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  • Featuring Billy Strings and his band.
    When was the last time you heard someone referred to as a "Whiz Kid"? Well, if you've ever seen Billy Strings play guitar you know the term fits him perfectly. Billy, raised in Michigan and now residing in Nashville, is a twenty four year-old phoneme who is one of the most blistering flatpickers in all the land. Join Billy and his crackerjack band as they celebrate the legend of Arthel "Doc" Watson, the man who arguably has had the most profound influence on the way the acoustic guitar is played as a lead instrument in folk, old-time, and bluegrass music today!

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  • @rajkschwartz
    @rajkschwartz Před 2 lety +647

    In india we have no clue about Blue grass - Man this is real music - Very humble musicians - no hype - no special sets or costumes

    • @danmason8427
      @danmason8427 Před rokem +31

      Yep! Bluegrass is awesome! The stories these songs tell. A lot if notal of them are based on true stories....they are life lessons for everyone to learn from.

    • @paulreints2279
      @paulreints2279 Před rokem +28

      Welcome to the coolest music in the world!

    • @susiefairfield7218
      @susiefairfield7218 Před rokem +16

      Bluegrass music is a tradition-based modern style of string band music. Typically a bluegrass band consists of four to seven performers who sing while accompanying themselves on acoustic string instruments such as the guitar, double bass, fiddle, five-string banjo, mandolin, steel guitar, and Dobro

    • @terrygarvin1392
      @terrygarvin1392 Před rokem +17

      Blue Grass is True Grass.

    • @WeldonLooney
      @WeldonLooney Před rokem +11

      I love you, And you’re appreciation for the amount of soul that goes into this kind of style. I’m inspired to just belt out my lyrics now, all the while moving to the sounds of my strum and truly making music.
      Check out Billy Strings and Marcus King dust in a baggie It’s an old lullaby. And they made it their own

  • @BillSnocker
    @BillSnocker Před 10 dny +6

    Im 73 and been playing Bluegrass for 45 years, but Billy Strings only the last 10 years! Aint that crazy? God bless Billy and them boys!

    • @holdenwhite3719
      @holdenwhite3719 Před 3 dny

      Billy has been picking since he was 3 years old. I believe he is 30 now but younger in this video. That kinda talent doesn’t happen in 10 years but he is still a freak of nature

  • @KaitlinWilliams-rp9le
    @KaitlinWilliams-rp9le Před 3 měsíci +59

    You probably wont ever see this but my 2yr old daughter is obsessed with this video. She literally asks for Billy Strings with the "bodytaur" (guitar) to sit and watch you sing. And a 2yr old to sit still for a while is a miracle 😂 i think she may br your biggest fan! Keep it up, you are doing amazing!

  • @Duane-dz9xg
    @Duane-dz9xg Před 2 měsíci +41

    This young man ought to be on the radio 24 hours a day

    • @dankoner420
      @dankoner420 Před měsícem

      He has been, at my house anyway...

  • @ryanroberson4304
    @ryanroberson4304 Před 3 lety +683

    0:59 "Train that carried my girl from town"
    3:57 into "Black Mountain Rag"
    7:48 "Southbound"
    12:12 "Walk on boy"
    16:40 "John Henry"
    20:12 "Little Saddie"
    24:40 "Tom Dooley"
    31:00 "The Coocoo"
    35:20 "The Wagoner's Lad"
    41:20 "Beaumont rag"
    45:11 "Down In The Valley To Pray"
    48:15 "Cocaine blues"
    52:25 "Way Downtown"
    56:50 "Gonna lay down my old guitar"
    Got tired of scrolling through the comments to find this.

  • @TheShortBuss06
    @TheShortBuss06 Před 3 lety +765

    Who else watches this all the time?

    • @moritzengel2735
      @moritzengel2735 Před 3 lety +21

      Me. Almost every day! You're not alone.

    • @arghapirate2427
      @arghapirate2427 Před 3 lety +21

      @@moritzengel2735 Hey plays like Doc and sings like Hank!

    • @ryanpackard598
      @ryanpackard598 Před 3 lety +14

      I listen on repeat everyday, so grateful I found this... before this it was Bluegrass Sessions Strawberry Music Fest 1999, it's been that long since I've found something to compete let alone (dare I say) top it.

    • @arschfriedrich2253
      @arschfriedrich2253 Před 3 lety +6

      Me too

    • @elliehjemmet
      @elliehjemmet Před 3 lety +7

      Oh yes!

  • @nanaobx
    @nanaobx Před 2 lety +133

    Young Billy is a walking encyclopedia of priceless Bluegrass songs. I'm beyond impressed. The young man is not only a seasoned musician but an excellent vocalist. He's a national treasure for sure. Great band all around.

    • @user-yu7hv4cd3w
      @user-yu7hv4cd3w Před 3 měsíci +1

      He's really something. National treasure The Naytee award goes to you kid

    • @Tbowie13
      @Tbowie13 Před 3 měsíci +2

      This is awesome, it's the music I grew up with. Mountain View Arkansas Town Square on the weekends, this what was being played. Billy is awesome. What's impressive is his bassist who doesn't know the songs yet rips em anyhow.
      He reminds me of this little girl (well was back in the day, she's got a family and kids now) Lanna Fae Turner out of Mountain View, she could play anything you put in her hands, or Leonard Jones out of Charlotte NC (can play 30+ instruments, sitar, bagpipes, and such, along with normal guitar and banjo etc.) People like that are crazy impressive.

    • @billysnyder3498
      @billysnyder3498 Před 9 dny

      OBX man myself. He is awesome.

  • @musicman9969
    @musicman9969 Před 2 lety +201

    People mostly talk about Billy's guitar playing genius, but damn...he is a hell of a good singer too.

    • @camilleeonich
      @camilleeonich Před rokem +11

      Yes! He's got the high lonesome sound down!

    • @MsLucyJayne
      @MsLucyJayne Před rokem +10

      And he’s no slouch on the banjo, too!

    • @nikisawyers7559
      @nikisawyers7559 Před rokem +6

      Amen

    • @wheninroamful
      @wheninroamful Před rokem +6

      @@MsLucyJayne one of the highlights of the show for me, his banjo playing;

    • @wheninroamful
      @wheninroamful Před rokem +2

      I think he's an incredible musician ALL around, but his singing never really vibed with me, and tonight realized that it's the 'nasally" way he sings im not much into; BUT i think his voice will just keep getting better and better, will probably be the best when he's in his 60's if he's blessed with so many days.

  • @MikeCapeMusic
    @MikeCapeMusic Před rokem +113

    Got to give the bass man props. It looks like he’s learning some of these songs on the fly and doing a hell of a job.

  • @jeffreyblairsr6941
    @jeffreyblairsr6941 Před 3 lety +537

    The future of bluegrass is in good hands with players like this young man!

  • @deedeeannash
    @deedeeannash Před 3 lety +158

    The guitar picking and the singing is intense. Clean, precise and energetic. This is the most exciting combo I have heard in a long time.
    Then the banjo player just kills! WOW.
    When the mandolin player started in, my brain about exploded.
    The future of bluegrass is bright.

    • @jakeavonas
      @jakeavonas Před rokem +10

      The banjo player is awesome, does not get enough credit.

    • @MrJeanBombers
      @MrJeanBombers Před rokem +11

      The poor guy playing the mandolin is 99% off-screen. 😂

    • @nikisawyers7559
      @nikisawyers7559 Před rokem +5

      The banjo is fire

    • @catherinecarter8987
      @catherinecarter8987 Před rokem +3

      ​@@jakeavonas he will most certainly get credit as these talented guys move forward.
      Great trio 👏👏👏

    • @trentsmith4884
      @trentsmith4884 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Awesome 😊thank you Jesus for giving us these Great awesome talented people.They are Wonderful.Young men with Great old souls.thanks for your great God giving talent.Awesome keep them coming please.

  • @barry1705
    @barry1705 Před rokem +66

    I was born in Asheville North Carolina. Dad got us out of there , for a better life in the triangle.I have always loved bluegrass and Doc is a home boy who was humble and loving man . Im so proud of Billy for keeping his music 🎶 Alive for a whole new generation to appreciate and enjoy.Yes Billy is an old soul, me too. So much talent in one body. Keep educating the people what great music 🎵 is .

    • @daveg4963
      @daveg4963 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Have you heard the song "Fire in the Sky" by Iron Horse? Super cool jam.

    • @billysnyder3498
      @billysnyder3498 Před 9 dny

      My family came down from Roan Mt. Tenn. Billy has shown us so many guitar licks that my flat picking has skyrocketted at 66. Never too ripe to learn.

    • @billysnyder3498
      @billysnyder3498 Před 9 dny

      He has helped to bring the greats back to the forefront. Stanley, Monroe, Martin, and Earl and Lester. And many more.

  • @TylerLukey
    @TylerLukey Před 3 lety +429

    Not sure what is more impressive, Billy knowing these songs or the bassist learning them in 10 seconds.

    • @jcg2114
      @jcg2114 Před 3 lety +28

      Well, as someone that could learn the bass for these songs in 10 seconds, I'll tell you that learning all those tunes and remembering the words is many times as impressive...

    • @chalmersfamilyband
      @chalmersfamilyband Před 3 lety +7

      Yes, Bassist is also great👍👌

    • @shawni321
      @shawni321 Před 3 lety +9

      I was trying to figure out just how to say that
      The bass player is a- mazing to say the least, taking direction on the fly.

    • @ryanpackard598
      @ryanpackard598 Před 3 lety +20

      It's just jazz /s

    • @brittashercurry5158
      @brittashercurry5158 Před 3 lety +10

      Just jazz lol

  • @texmom4697
    @texmom4697 Před rokem +88

    I love how educational he makes this whole experience. Billy’s got an old soul.

  • @sandylmastin5268
    @sandylmastin5268 Před 2 lety +93

    Great tribute to Doc and Merle. My grandfather and Doc was first cousins! I remember hearing Doc play all these songs!

  • @tomwise1us
    @tomwise1us Před měsícem +7

    I saw Doc in Canada years ago. You could just feel the love he put into his music. He did Shady Grove by himself. I thought it was because it was too personal. As they were walking off stage, someone near me shoulted, "We Love you, Doc!" and he stopped for a second and seem to look right at the guy and smiled.

  • @roberttietjen5012
    @roberttietjen5012 Před 7 měsíci +25

    Shout out to the bass player learning songs on the fly❤

  • @johntaylor7688
    @johntaylor7688 Před 3 lety +480

    This is the first time I heard Billy Strings, what an accomplished musician this guy is. I could listen to this band all night long and not get bored. You sure are blessed Billy Strings.

    • @flappycelery
      @flappycelery Před 3 lety +15

      Welcome to the club!

    • @leonedimare2341
      @leonedimare2341 Před 3 lety +18

      Something tells me that not only is he blessed but he's spent what we call around here as a "butt-load" of time practicing.

    • @joshuas.934
      @joshuas.934 Před 3 lety +21

      @@leonedimare2341 , his dad is just as good as he is. He said that his dad taught him how to play the old school Bluegrass and then he makes his own music as well. Father taught him well. He is a genius.

    • @dennisderby8705
      @dennisderby8705 Před 3 lety +5

      It's awesome

    • @troybarnard4730
      @troybarnard4730 Před 3 lety +1

      @@leonedimare234100

  • @leattaleake8756
    @leattaleake8756 Před 9 měsíci +39

    I’m so glad that I found this young man and his band, absolutely the most talented group. Beautiful music!

  • @johnburgess951
    @johnburgess951 Před měsícem +5

    What a group /band of country/bluegrass musicians. WOW, could listen to them repeatedly.

  • @cindymillergirl3537
    @cindymillergirl3537 Před rokem +45

    Our newest iconic true All-American musician. A beam of light in darkness. Thank- you for continuing where Doc Watson left off. He's looking down with a big proud smile. Thank you for sharing your gift and making the world a better place!

  • @tapertom1351
    @tapertom1351 Před 3 lety +172

    GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY THIS BOY CAN PICK!!!!! DOC WOULD BE PROUD!!

  • @HAL9007
    @HAL9007 Před 3 lety +26

    I sat 10 feet from Doc Watson as he played at the Suwanee River Folk Festival in 1970. He was my hero.
    Tony Rice and Norman Blake kept the torch alive.
    But now we got Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings.
    We are so lucky.
    It's so wonderful to hear Billy pay tribute to Doc.

    • @sg66676
      @sg66676 Před rokem

      What was the set like? Was it anything like this set Billy played here?

    • @HAL9007
      @HAL9007 Před rokem +1

      @@sg66676 Doc's set was with his son, Merle, who passed in 1985 (age 36). Only two guitars. Doc made "back porch/shank of the evening/mellow" music. Billy is "high-energy/showoff music. I like em both. Doc played Tennessee Stud, Little Sadie, Black Mtn Rag, and his classics -- Deep River Blues, Shady Grove, Freight Train Boogie, Sittin' on Top of the World. Honestly -- to me -- Doc's voice was as good as his pickin'. God Bless Billy and Molly for paying tribute to Classic Bluegrass and stretching the boundaries into jam grass, acid grass, you name it.
      Here's another picker I forgot to mention -- Leo Kottke. Who will ever surpass his first album?

  • @AileenTimmers-kz8rb
    @AileenTimmers-kz8rb Před rokem +27

    Doc was my # 1 when I first learned acoustic. Loved him. Saw him live twice. Second time he took a flat picking break and was so enthusiastic he fell over backwards in his chair. Never missed a beat. Finished the song laying back with his legs in the air . Stunning.

  • @matthillyard374
    @matthillyard374 Před 2 lety +8

    Walk on boy. This take should be preserved for historical record. Tip of hat to that mando player too.

  • @newriverratsam
    @newriverratsam Před 4 lety +555

    We've lost Doc, but gained Billy. Amazing musicians.

    • @janbenschop7597
      @janbenschop7597 Před 3 lety +5

      Right on, bro. Very good point.

    • @janbenschop7597
      @janbenschop7597 Před 3 lety +3

      I met Doc through a mutual friend in 1972.

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      @murraygardner665 Před 3 lety

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      @jimmorgan917 Před 3 lety

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    • @ClintonCaraway
      @ClintonCaraway Před 3 lety +6

      I grow up seeing The Tony Rice Unit several times a year and he was why I feel in love with this type music. Doc Watson lived locally and I met him numerous times. It is so awesome Billy will give the love of this music to the next generation!! He is the next Clarence White in my opinion!!

  • @issacnewton8961
    @issacnewton8961 Před rokem +35

    He's also just a great story teller. He honors the past and puts his modern spin in. Amazing performer!

  • @jeannealdridge5002
    @jeannealdridge5002 Před 11 měsíci +17

    I'm 75 years old, and when I was 16, my grandparents took me downtown Mpls. (on a bus no less) to the Guthrie Theater to see Doc Watson! He was so awesome, and I still have the program from that time. It is a precious memory. He'd be so proud of you Billy!! You're amazing!

    • @jaredgibson7462
      @jaredgibson7462 Před 2 měsíci

      Im mid 30's and i enjoyed reading your comment and imagining myself back in that time. It's very cool that you still have the program! Thank you for sharing 🙏

    • @iSharpen
      @iSharpen Před 2 měsíci

      I'm imagining the cars in traffic during that bus ride. Was it a hot day? In my mind it was.

  • @dbishop4542
    @dbishop4542 Před 3 lety +161

    0:59 "Train that carried my girl from town"
    3:57 into "Black Mountain Rag"
    7:48 "Southbound"
    12:12 "Walk on boy"
    16:40 "John Henry"
    20:12 "Little Saddie"
    24:40 "Tom Dooley"
    31:00 "The Coocoo"
    35:20 "The Wagoner's Lad"
    41:20 "Beaumont rag"
    48:15 "Cocaine blues"
    52:25 "Way Downtown"
    56:50 "Gonna lay down my old guitar"

  • @BH-kl2rn
    @BH-kl2rn Před 3 lety +98

    America.....you have something very special in this young man, who pays homage to a bluegrass legend in his heart, fingers, and words. Good to see some of the younger generation keeps the older generation living, along with a vital part of Americas history. God bless you all the way from Australia.

    • @patrickfoster4586
      @patrickfoster4586 Před 3 lety +4

      Thanks from Louisiana! Billy is leading a Bluegrass revival. Cheers P[>

    • @theflyingcrud
      @theflyingcrud Před 3 lety +3

      Nice to see the appreciation for this music! Grew up in the backwoods of the blue ridge so this music is deeply important to me. Cheers to both of y'all!

    • @randalbladel2817
      @randalbladel2817 Před 3 lety

      You can find a set he did with the incredible Aussie Tommy Emmanuel.

    • @GaZonk100
      @GaZonk100 Před 2 lety

      St Kilda, me...yes!

    • @smurfo2431
      @smurfo2431 Před 2 lety +1

      B H,
      I’m also from the land of oz,
      As of 18 months ago never new much about bluegrass or had ever heard of billy Strings, absolutely amazing musician and my favourite style of music now,
      He was a big influence on getting me through the agony of those last 18 months living in communist Victoria Australia.
      I even emailed Thompson Guitars to buy the Billy Strings limited guitar , but due to $ exchange rate, way out of my price range.
      But he has opened my eyes to all the fantastic Musicians in this genre,
      Molly Tuttle also spring to mind.
      One day soon I’d love to travel to the states and go to a bluegrass festival featuring all these wonderful muso’s.
      Once our f#*ked up NWO government let’s me travel.
      God bless to all in the states

  • @BlessedMe11
    @BlessedMe11 Před 3 lety +48

    Half of my family is from the Appalachian Mountain of Mitchell County, NC. This music just fills my soul, plum full! You fellas are so talented and I Love Every Note! Stunning, Amazing flat picking! Thank You, Billy, Billy, Drew and Royal! You're all, Masters of your instruments! This is the best Bluegrass, since Doc, Lester and Earl. Let us not forget Dear Ole, Wayne Henderson too. ))) THANK YOU ALL,, for this Precious TREASURE and for keeping it Alive ! This brings big tears to my eyes, when I think of our Beloved Doc and Merle.

  • @healthcarethoughtleadership

    I grew up in North Carolina and Doc and later, Merle's music was almost always a part of the music playing in our house. Billy...Thank you for honoring his legacy. AMEN.

  • @bradyross2379
    @bradyross2379 Před 3 lety +33

    Billy is such a "Doc head" lol. He is so wholesome and really just so glad he has introduced me to his legendary inspirations!

  • @milesrupert4815
    @milesrupert4815 Před 3 lety +43

    This is like gold flowing through my ears unto my soul! My cup filleth up 👊🫀🍻

  • @poughkeepsieblue
    @poughkeepsieblue Před 2 lety +41

    I love watching how he just falls into the role, and he does it so flawless..
    He was clearly born to lead this kind of amazing sound into the future.
    Classic, and ever evolving to a more beautiful and modern form.
    I simply love listening to people with true passion, playing and singing what they love, as much as I love enjoying listening to it.
    This is the definition of passion, and commitment

  • @rogerhartje5964
    @rogerhartje5964 Před 9 měsíci +9

    If!
    If I could, I would keep pushing the thumbs up button for this whole performance.

    • @kwslack8513
      @kwslack8513 Před 2 měsíci +1

      1 to 5 stars for like, agreed a 5

  • @dnbtexas
    @dnbtexas Před 3 lety +228

    Unbelievable. These days, music companies are clamoring over the Morgan Wallen’s of the world, but this guy goes unnoticed. This is three years old as I’m watching it. I hope success comes to this man in whatever way he wants it.

    • @allinwitad5557
      @allinwitad5557 Před 3 lety +17

      who is Morgan Wallens? Ive seen Billy Strings live, worth it and can't wait to see him again. Check out him and Marcus King

    • @norarebolledo2630
      @norarebolledo2630 Před 3 lety +3

      Muy hermosa su musica vaqera relinda

    • @Mackathne
      @Mackathne Před 3 lety +23

      He won the grammy for best bluegrass album just recently

    • @JacoSeth
      @JacoSeth Před 3 lety +11

      He won a grammy recently! So he's getting his

    • @7frodo7
      @7frodo7 Před 3 lety +5

      Everybody has a start and so did billy......it’s what you learn from it that shapes you

  • @spacelemur7955
    @spacelemur7955 Před 3 lety +52

    I hadn't realized before what a historian Billy is, and what a natural story teller.

  • @rockers2rockers616
    @rockers2rockers616 Před 2 lety +17

    How can you not fall in Love with this wonderful Music?

  • @daveylee4677
    @daveylee4677 Před 3 lety +25

    I got my first guitar at 15, and I taught myself how to play. I thought I was good, sometimes real good. I hear Billy play 1 song and I'm like---50 years and I'm ready to put down this guitar and just go back to pickin' my nose. Go get 'em Billy!

    • @kathleensorce8468
      @kathleensorce8468 Před rokem +2

      Think positive. Don't quit.
      I played piano for years, then stopped. Can't even read music anymore. I'm 66 now & gonna try the harmonica. What the heck🙏🏼😊

    • @mikeholland8416
      @mikeholland8416 Před rokem

      That's funny man. Seen Doc and Billy

  • @nortonnewmann3711
    @nortonnewmann3711 Před 3 lety +22

    66 year old retired rocker here... would occasionally listen and marvel at bluegrass... but THIS my friend commands respect for well rounded talent! WOW... I can listen to this for HOURS ON END!

  • @Harpplayer504
    @Harpplayer504 Před 3 lety +30

    Billy said"I've never really played that song in front of people before " well Billy, you nailed it!

  • @be-bop4043
    @be-bop4043 Před 3 lety +34

    I am not usually the fangirl type but Billy has changed that, I am so in love with his talent,his voice, his passion! I don't care what anyone says 🤷 he is truly the greatest guitarist of all time! 🐐 bmfs 💘 baby! 💘

    • @larryellis5675
      @larryellis5675 Před 2 lety +4

      You could make a lot of really bad choices among the popular performers of today’s world.
      It says something about your character in your choice.
      I hope Billy has a long brilliant career so when your my age (70’s) you can look back and proudly say “l liked him back in the 20’s”.

    • @charlesclemons4166
      @charlesclemons4166 Před rokem +3

      He is certainly among the best ever.

  • @shaggyroggers1084
    @shaggyroggers1084 Před 2 lety +18

    He is seriously one of my favorite musicans of all time, I always wonder is he as awesome in person as his presence on stage. He seems so genuine!

    • @mikeholland8416
      @mikeholland8416 Před rokem +1

      Yes I'm sure

    • @djmtndew
      @djmtndew Před rokem +2

      What you get is what you see with Billy.

    • @billorphus
      @billorphus Před rokem +2

      His live show is the best thing I've ever seen!

  • @securenc1
    @securenc1 Před 4 lety +202

    One of the best sets I've ever listened to... so enjoyable to hear Billy's energy and passion for Doc's style of playing.

    • @chalmersfamilyband
      @chalmersfamilyband Před 3 lety +1

      Timeless!!!

    • @emiller9426
      @emiller9426 Před 3 lety +4

      You bet! Nice to here that Doc isn't forgotten and has young talent respecting his greatness.

    • @ianpaul7895
      @ianpaul7895 Před 3 lety +2

      I think I saw Doc Watson, once, some 40 years ago. Alas, I was quite enamored, at the time, with the much more popular Bakersfield, Texas, and Outlaw sounds; so, my memory of it is hazy. But, I gotta say, I really enjoy hearing this kid and his band mates play.

    • @joshuas.934
      @joshuas.934 Před 3 lety +1

      @@emiller9426, Billy will be known as the next Doc Watson in his time. He is just starting out, such a young talent.

    • @johnlinhardt2211
      @johnlinhardt2211 Před 2 lety +1

      Good god it’s fricking the best I’ve heard in 65 frickin years!

  • @scray00
    @scray00 Před 3 lety +173

    I noticed throughout this that there seems to be no ones ego interfering. Everyone appears to be an equal participant in every way. Of course this will happen for the bassist later I’m sure Christ he’s learning on the fly here which is amazing. But this seems to be a quality I noticed with doc too. He was always telling this one to pick or that one to go. He never had to be the center of attention 24/7. He recognized that everyone had talent. Some may have been starting their journey but they all had worth to him. This isn’t something you see in rock bands. The lead singer is the prima Donna always. It’s a gracious welcoming that you feel during these collaborations that happen with bluegrass and folk music that just make you feel like your little space in the world is better for having listened to it. I don’t know if I’m making sense 😂

    • @henrytupper6959
      @henrytupper6959 Před 3 lety +17

      That’s what I like about Bluegrass. There is no spotlight..

    • @glennblevins
      @glennblevins Před 3 lety +1

      Then you didn't notice the two times the mandolin player messed up

    • @brucepoe3701
      @brucepoe3701 Před 3 lety +3

      It's very special with Mosat (sp) learning on the fly. I'm fortunate that I have been onto these guys for several years and have traveled the country to be there. Much love.

    • @wreed3621
      @wreed3621 Před 3 lety +4

      @@glennblevins damn you're such a pro brah

    • @emiller9426
      @emiller9426 Před 3 lety +4

      Doc was all about the music! Humble man! He did wind up standing out but not because he tried......it just came natural.

  • @user-sc5hh4cc2b
    @user-sc5hh4cc2b Před 26 dny +2

    Billy and the band are something else . His understanding of the history of flat pickin guitar is impressive.Billys dad taught him well . Run with it son .

    • @bobbywilliams9006
      @bobbywilliams9006 Před 21 dnem

      I think that he actually knew Doc Watson. He sounds just like him in every way.

  • @natedog1619
    @natedog1619 Před rokem +10

    This version of “Southbound” is incredible!

  • @stephensmusicroom
    @stephensmusicroom Před 4 lety +62

    If Doc Watson heard this... his chest would swell with pride and he would have that great smile that went from ear to ear.....

    • @danieferreira9094
      @danieferreira9094 Před 3 lety +2

      Wood_Strings_Voice_Music Doc would grab a guitar and join in!

    • @Fnberg744
      @Fnberg744 Před 3 lety +2

      He's conducting from just beyond the veil. That's why Billy has his eyes closed.

    • @lisbethbird8268
      @lisbethbird8268 Před 3 lety +1

      Doc already knew. Like, he didn't know the future...But he knew that the songs were going to live on. And he is delighted to see and hear this particular performance.

  • @stephenblyskal5666
    @stephenblyskal5666 Před 3 lety +68

    This young man is great! Doc would be proud to know he influenced him. Great picking by all the members of the band.

  • @wendytyner6494
    @wendytyner6494 Před 2 lety +15

    Billy was such a hit at Wintergrass. It's been a delight watching him grow from being masterful to becoming a master at such a young age.

  • @roofermarc1
    @roofermarc1 Před 29 dny +1

    Doc Watson has been my favorite guitarist since I first heard of him. Glad to see Billy doing this. Pay close attention to Docs blues playing with his son and then his grandson, that's the best of Doc.
    I got to hand it to Billy Strings for telling us these stories and the history of Ole Doc and especially for playing his music, may Doc rest in peace. I don't know if these two ever got together, ever met, I'm sure Doc would've wanted to and would've toured with Billy. Imagine that?

  • @artmartronix5184
    @artmartronix5184 Před 3 lety +77

    It's great to hear youngsters like Billy Strings carry the torch of this priceless AMERICAN music that should never be forgotten!

    • @frankatchison2519
      @frankatchison2519 Před 3 lety +7

      This music should "NEVER" be forgotten. Hillbilly music kinda grew on me' When I heard it on the movie Bonnie - n - Clyde, when I was a little punk kid. (Foggy Mountain Breakdown) is probably my favorite.

    • @chris8878
      @chris8878 Před 3 lety +9

      Bluegrass is amazing cultural music, it’s a shame Hollywood movies have portrayed this music in such a negative way. I’m 32 and I’ve cut Hollywood from my American life for good for many reasons.

    • @frankatchison2519
      @frankatchison2519 Před 3 lety

      @@chris8878 It sounded good in the Origional Bonnie and Clyde!

    • @pablpfanque
      @pablpfanque Před 3 lety +1

      @@chris8878 You're wise beyond your years. From a 61yr old.

    • @chalmersfamilyband
      @chalmersfamilyband Před 3 lety

      @@chris8878 me too!!

  • @jeffdoxey
    @jeffdoxey Před 4 lety +46

    Doc’s smiling! I know I am; Billy covers Doc’s songs with heart and soul.

  • @georgiabluesman
    @georgiabluesman Před 2 lety +33

    God has truly blessed this young man. I can see Doc smiling down upon him from his heavenly porch.

    • @babswright2664
      @babswright2664 Před 2 lety +2

      We are blessed that he is in our lifetime

    • @TheBamaKid1962
      @TheBamaKid1962 Před 2 lety

      And God has blessed us with ears to hear these young men play, I was fortunate enough to see them play at Mars Hall in Huntsville AL right before the covid "pandemic" closed everything down, January 23rd 2020, a night I will remember and tell my grandson stories about!

  • @dorismathes4029
    @dorismathes4029 Před 2 lety +9

    I LOVE this music. was raised in Michigan too . Listened and danced to this kind of music a lot. Billy you are so talented and even better with your fantastic band.

  • @tapertom1351
    @tapertom1351 Před 3 lety +36

    Words cannot do these guy justice!!!! WOW!!!!! Just WOW.. Never thought I'd get my head blown again like this!!! Can't wait for festival season!!!!

  • @clydekennard9911
    @clydekennard9911 Před 3 lety +79

    Billy has a tremendous voice and "stage presence" and he can find notes I didn't even know existed!

    • @joshuas.934
      @joshuas.934 Před 3 lety +6

      He gets on stage and does what he loves. It will bring tears to my eyes.

  • @gtamir613
    @gtamir613 Před 3 lety +67

    That was absolutely, positively, one of the best performances I have ever witnessed! Just wow. Fuckin' WOW!

    • @pietop55
      @pietop55 Před 2 lety +2

      Agreed!!!

    • @billstetler6769
      @billstetler6769 Před 2 lety +2

      Just wow will do

    • @dwerk3
      @dwerk3 Před 2 lety +2

      Exactly how I feel 🤣 no words can explain it. U can just feel that energy and history!!

    • @rosscampbell1173
      @rosscampbell1173 Před rokem +1

      Agreed. However check out Billy and Bryan Sutton at The Station House. It’s amazing.

  • @JoshJorg44
    @JoshJorg44 Před měsícem +1

    Billy makes Doc's songs sound even better. Billy is my favorite musician by a landslide. Real freakin music!!!! unbelievable talent. I have been trying to learn and i cant imagine getting to his level.

  • @DG-wu7ke
    @DG-wu7ke Před 3 lety +27

    This will be a treasure in time, a jewel for the ages! RESECT Billy for actually caring to learn what mountain music is about. Most people don't understand us folks of East Tennessee. Mountain music is real life about real people.

  • @davec7759
    @davec7759 Před 4 lety +34

    Billy's intro to Beaumont rag brought tears to my eyes.
    What a cool dude!

  • @sangfarmert3598
    @sangfarmert3598 Před 2 lety +2

    My first experience with Doc and Merle was in 1970 at a Holiday Inn in Boone, NC. My last was at MerleFest the year before Doc passed. His legacy is secure with folks like these. Strum on!

  • @brentonsorrell8732
    @brentonsorrell8732 Před měsícem +2

    The dear lord in heaven blessed us when this was all born by Billy and his associates. Ever entertaining ❤ !

  • @LUckybones25
    @LUckybones25 Před 3 lety +104

    The whole band is amazing! Billy is phenomenally talented.

    • @joshuas.934
      @joshuas.934 Před 3 lety +1

      Yes, Billy Strings is amazing and he will get more talented as he keeps playing.

  • @jimmyruger7529
    @jimmyruger7529 Před 3 lety +19

    Oh My, I almost didnt listen to this, to go back n hear some older Billy Strings. Glad I used Patience, and listened to this 105 mins , of Billy

  • @pietop55
    @pietop55 Před 2 lety +20

    Damn! All you boys have such exceptional talent!!! It was a pleasure to listen to you:) Thanx!

  • @MarisaDwyer
    @MarisaDwyer Před 2 měsíci +2

    He's like Doc but with a wider repertoire of styles. His old- time stuff with his dad is actually my favorite, but this young man is a fucking genius regardless.
    Thank you, Billy, you're the most inspiring young musician I've found in a decade ❤

  • @CanadaBlue85
    @CanadaBlue85 Před 3 lety +15

    I don't think I have ever smiled for an hour and 5 minutes straight before I clicked on this video.

    • @michaelbscales2595
      @michaelbscales2595 Před 3 lety

      Me too. My cheeks hurt . Billy is totally Amazing. I never listened to this type of music until I was turned on to it by my neighbor out of the blue. Wow

    • @IsaiahKeiser
      @IsaiahKeiser Před 3 lety

      What did you do for the other 9 seconds? ;)

  • @Harpplayer504
    @Harpplayer504 Před 4 lety +970

    Anybody that clicked this and couldn't stop listening is not alone!

    • @brownlauren15
      @brownlauren15 Před 4 lety +34

      Billy Strings is addicting...

    • @pattyminot-scheuermann6944
      @pattyminot-scheuermann6944 Před 4 lety +18

      @@brownlauren15 you're right!

    • @thefattony2011
      @thefattony2011 Před 4 lety +10

      @@pattyminot-scheuermann6944 You Are Right, That ​ Lgb Is Right!!!

    • @sundayze
      @sundayze Před 4 lety +21

      Nolan Pierce I’ve got stuff to do and I’m sitting here instead, just captivated, and yes! Can’t stop listening and watching!

    • @timfubar5439
      @timfubar5439 Před 4 lety +22

      Man, I got work early tomorrow, need to sleep, but... daaammmnnn...

  • @robbiemorris1495
    @robbiemorris1495 Před 3 lety +18

    Billy’s father raised him with a guitar since a toddler. Other videos are great. A show with him and his dad playing is so good. His father is so proud. He’s wearing a Billy Strings hat. Also played with Tommy Emanuel. Tommy wouldn’t play with just anyone. He’s a living legend!

  • @lisbethbird8268
    @lisbethbird8268 Před 2 lety +6

    I've listened to this 6 times, and just realized that Bill Failings' facial expressions are funny as hell...which says nothing whatsoever about his Gorgeous Banjo Playing. I💙 U Guys. Pick it up Billy, that bow be calling your name. Royal stuck it out to this day thank heaven.Drew doin his thing like it's nothing. Don't quit you guys. You're dearly loved and respected. 💚💚🐢🐢🐘🦩⛈️🌌🌈

  • @rodrickadams5639
    @rodrickadams5639 Před 3 lety +40

    Brings up memories of when I was a child in the sixties while a new music was being born in rock there was an older family music that continued on to this day through young men like these. I'm reunited with my familys past thank you Billy

    • @joshuas.934
      @joshuas.934 Před 3 lety

      Billy can bring you back to the beginnings of Bluegrass and he also has his own music that he wrote himself. He is probably the best artist in the musical world.

    • @lisbethbird8268
      @lisbethbird8268 Před 3 lety

  • @kurtcole9574
    @kurtcole9574 Před 3 lety +31

    WOW, how many changes in one song can you get, this guy can pick a guitar.

  • @jakekot1351
    @jakekot1351 Před rokem +4

    Listened as a kid, loved the blues & country then. 50+ years later love it still esp. with a "kid" (to me) playing & singing the way he does. No walking around like a chicken...picken, grinnin & great renditions. Great band members too...finest caliber! Hopefully he'll be doing it 50 years from now.

  • @Anticulation
    @Anticulation Před 3 lety +8

    Billy Strings is without doubt the greatest hero i've come across in the last 10 years.

  • @tonysummit3456
    @tonysummit3456 Před 3 lety +25

    Doc Watson would be so proud of these guys. As I am. Love it.

  • @dondondoodle
    @dondondoodle Před 3 lety +27

    Mind blowing! Billy sounds and picks like a young Doc. We are blessed to have him.

  • @wood2hoz4
    @wood2hoz4 Před 3 lety +21

    This young guy, has more raw talent his finger than most musicians ...Would’ve accumulated in Lifetime !!

  • @angelsflight1837
    @angelsflight1837 Před rokem +1

    I have been listening to Billy and the boys since the middle of the pandemic when I tripped over billy, dust in a baggie, on CZcams. Hook on him worse than I ever was on meth. I would play these longer concerts and be there stuck to the TV. Watching the videos. Couldn't just listen. Had to watch. I went on the Billy quest.. I think the first one I heard was in the tacky house with the gut in the t-shirt and flip flops.. wow what a baby he was. I proceeded to listen to all of it. Lost a man that didn't get it. Course he didn't get much. Good riddance. Thanks Billy. I had a daughter that would be your age, y'all were two weeks and a million years apart. She passed away at the very beginning of the pandemic... Dec.8th 2019. At twenty seven, I was devastated to say the least. I am still. Will always be pissed that my kid had the ADUCITY TO BEAT me the heaven. I always will be.

  • @ibbylancaster8981
    @ibbylancaster8981 Před 4 lety +35

    And just like Doc you have an amazing talent for the story like he did. You are carrying the torch man!!!

  • @douglasjohnson1199
    @douglasjohnson1199 Před 4 lety +57

    Zen guitar. Completely unconscious when he gets going. What a way to make a living for sure.

    • @thereverendsam413
      @thereverendsam413 Před 4 lety +13

      You cannot play this fast if you have to think consciously about it. He put in a lot of hours in the woodshed to get there.

    • @MikeyPaxton
      @MikeyPaxton Před 3 lety +3

      Channeling his thoughts to his fingers, like few before him.

    • @cosmyccowboy
      @cosmyccowboy Před 3 lety +3

      Reminds me of BB King in that after his concert was over you were convinced that no one in the whole place had a better time than he did!

    • @MikeyPaxton
      @MikeyPaxton Před 3 lety +2

      I was thinking of BB when I made that comment, Jeff. 🍻

    • @cosmyccowboy
      @cosmyccowboy Před 3 lety +2

      TheOGMikeyP he was not 20 feet from me when I heard him say that he would play music for free if he had to and he would be doing it until the day he died!

  • @jefffitz-gerald646
    @jefffitz-gerald646 Před rokem +7

    These guys amaze me . True musicians. Thank you lord

  • @dope_19x18
    @dope_19x18 Před 7 měsíci +7

    Crazy where he's been in 5 years!❤

  • @russellharvey6652
    @russellharvey6652 Před 4 lety +77

    DAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAM ! ! If you remember the old Maxell ad with the guy in the armchair being blown back from the speakers, well, now we know what he was listening to.

  • @garysparks2681
    @garysparks2681 Před 3 lety +21

    Amazing - Royal Massat auditioning right there.

  • @annewonders9865
    @annewonders9865 Před 2 lety +5

    I am so grateful for the music these 4 play - I need it - thank-you, thank-you, thank-you, thank-you!

  • @jimelliott7611
    @jimelliott7611 Před 3 lety +13

    Had the pleasure of doing sound for Doc and Merle at local college gigs around his home in NC. He was a true gentleman full of surprises. I once flew to a last minute gig with him in his 4 seat plane. Once airborne he took the controls. He was also known to play Frisbee from time to time; that's how tuned to the elements he was. A true gentleman who never cared for the spotlight just the music and support for anyone who wanted to join in. Billy does him proud he would say.

  • @jmb3450
    @jmb3450 Před 3 lety +34

    Yes! You can tell Billy loves and lives the music. Doc left such a legacy of music and these guys do it justice!

    • @johnwalter564
      @johnwalter564 Před 2 lety

      Did you know Billy used to play guitar in death metal bands? It’s one of the reasons he can play so well. Death metal is extremely technical and hard to play.

    • @quickdeuce
      @quickdeuce Před 2 lety

      @@johnwalter564 I did not know that AND it might explain all the tatoos and pierced ear lobes. Kids don't realize, when they do those things to their bodys they're stuck with decisions they live with the remainder of their days on Mother Earth. Ohh well, we old hard nosed men will have to admit, the tats and piercings haven't interfered with his absolutely stellar guitar playing and singing skills.

  • @KenyaCoffee1
    @KenyaCoffee1 Před 2 dny

    You know what makes Billy so GREAT! He plays with a little attitude and a lot of ❤ - -

  • @poughkeepsieblue
    @poughkeepsieblue Před 2 lety +6

    Goddamn..
    Billy is awesome, but his boy playing banjo is amazing.
    And the dude playing the mandolin is equally amazing.
    This is a pleasure to listen to.
    The talent here is beyond belief.

    • @poughkeepsieblue
      @poughkeepsieblue Před 2 lety

      Damn, even the bass is amazing.
      This is truly a pleasure to behold.

  • @baronvonlookatchaboobs
    @baronvonlookatchaboobs Před 3 lety +15

    Finding shows like this makes not being be to sleep no so bad

  • @zachhannah8927
    @zachhannah8927 Před 4 lety +110

    My favorite set of Billy's I've seen yet. Doc and Billy are my bluegrass heroes.

    • @andrewbeattieRAB
      @andrewbeattieRAB Před 3 lety +4

      Zach Hannah AND Molly Tuttle

    • @shawni321
      @shawni321 Před 3 lety +3

      Billy has that same vocal quality, I am not a vocal coach but that is a throaty vocal, it's crazy good

  • @denniswyse3590
    @denniswyse3590 Před 7 měsíci +4

    You guys make an awesome band , thanks for the wonderful performances

  • @colingartland6227
    @colingartland6227 Před 2 lety +12

    OMG. Why haven’t we heard more of this guy I came across him by accident. And I think it was the best accident I ever had lol. Iv watched every gig that’s on utube man this guy can flat pick I had goose bumps on the back of my neck listening to him play. We got to hear more from this guy your an inspiration man.keep it going. And the banjo player is shit hot as well. Love the music can’t get enough. Cheers. Colin. London.

  • @rachelmitchell8717
    @rachelmitchell8717 Před 3 lety +51

    That bass player knows what's up

  • @jackvalparaisoin8969
    @jackvalparaisoin8969 Před 3 lety +27

    Such relaxed energy and precision. You will see these guys around long after I am gone. Appreciate it. It is the real deal.

    • @jennyward6448
      @jennyward6448 Před 3 lety

      Loved every minute of this music. The ability of each member of this band was amazing.

  • @charliemoss6379
    @charliemoss6379 Před rokem +6

    You can tell if Billy is having a really good time! God bless him! The way he plays you know he is intelligent and he's not going to waste his future

  • @charliemoss6379
    @charliemoss6379 Před rokem +4

    The talent on that stage is absolutely phenomenal! Everybody is on point! Wish I could have been there.

  • @scray00
    @scray00 Před 3 lety +25

    You have all found yourselves surrounded by equally talented people in your band. Absolutely terrific!! Doc and Merle are smiling I’m sure 💕