Béla Fleck - Strider (live from the Paramount Theatre in Denver)

Filmed live from the My Bluegrass Heart show with Sam Bush, Jerry Douglas, Stuart Duncan, Edgar Meyer and Bryan Sutton.
Video by: NoCoast.tv
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[@ronmiller171]

Edgar Meyer on the bass! master musician!

[@patrickhawkinson8399]

Bela is just not from this planet. And he makes everyone he surrounds himself with rise to another level.

[@shreddykrueger3776]

Sutton is 10x the musician Bella will ever be.

[@patrickhawkinson8399]

@@shreddykrueger3776 That's why Sutton has won 14 Grammy's and been nominated in more categories than anyone in history. Oh wait....that was Bela.

[@jammind9502]

@@patrickhawkinson8399 SPOT ON!

[@shreddykrueger3776]

@@patrickhawkinson8399Grammys don't mean anything in music

[@patrickhawkinson8399]

@@shreddykrueger3776 Neither does one guy's opinion.

[@bigpapi2658]

Wild Story I went to see Béla Fleck and the Flecktones on April 26, 1996 in Atlanta GA. They sold the last ticket to the guy in front of us. Disappointed, we went to a bar. I walked in and sat down in the seat of the woman that would have my son 9 months later. If I would have gotten in to see the show I may not be a dad today. He is now the age I was when I became a dad. He plays music all over Atlanta.

[@Yobanero]

Sam Bush will be 70 in April people! 70!! And he still plays like this?!? Unbelievable. I hope the younger fans are watching and listening, there’s a whole wide world of bluegrass out there beyond (and better than!) Billy Strings!

[@nathanlazickas1179]

If Billy is getting folks to listen then that's a win! they will start to find the other gems like Bela, Sam or Tony or even Scruggs, Flatt, Monroe or Stanley Brothers. I was into all them before Billy! How did I get there? Jerry Garcia and Old and in the Way. I'm glad a Jammy psychedelic goofball introduced me to this wonderful music

[@Yobanero]

@@nathanlazickas1179 Same here with Old & In the Way. My issue has nothing to with how someone is introduced to bluegrass. It’s the many many Billy Strings fans that I’ve heard say things like “he’s the best ever” and don’t have any clue who Bryan Sutton, David Grier, Cody Kilby, etc. are. And many have said that they don’t care. I’ve encountered disrespect for the genre of bluegrass from Billy fans and at Billy Shows. I even had to email a “journalist” once because he mis-credited literally every song that Billy played at that show except for his originals. To his credit, Billy really does his part to cover a wide variety of traditional bluegrass from years past and expose his audience to all that greatness. He absolutely has respect for bluegrass. I can’t say the same for all of his fans…

[@robertfox499]

Billy is actually part of the album and he does a kick-butt job as always. The whole album is awesome.

[@nathanlazickas1179]

@@Yobanero yeah unfortunately some folks don't know their history nor respect their elders. I'm glad Billy does. I wish more of his fans looked more deeply into the music

[@Yobanero]

@@nathanlazickas1179 Yeah, that’s all I am trying to encourage. I’m really not trying to be harsh. I mean, I used to be that newbie, hippie fan who whined that bluegrass shows weren’t louder 😆 None of us know until we know…

[@gregoryhulbert8076]

All y'all,. For sure no more Tony Rice on this planet hurts. Hope to hear his playing when my time is done on earth. As Bela has said interviews, Tony can't be replaced. Yet Bryan has licks that Tony did not. This group honors the past yet makes the music today. No better than this,

[@StrdFrgman]

The intricate rhythms ,and melodies are woven with silk fluidity. Is fluidity a word? Shud b. 🕊❤️🤘

[@JochenVogel]

This is such a treat! Of course there is the Bluegrass Heart, but I hear southern Indian phrasing in there and even some Rock. The best thing since "We Hide And Seek".

[@jonathanrussell38]

I was thinking exactly the same thing!

[@Gently469]

The cream of the crop and Stuart Duncan is phenomenal on the fiddle !

[@OfficialBluegrassMemed]

Yesssuh

[@JamesScottGuitar]

Strength in Numbers v2!!!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@davegermaine4313]

Our whole family of five travelled from Detroit to Grand Rapids in swirling snowstorm a couple of weeks ago. Bela and the fellas mesmerized us from the first note. I really think the whole band fed off each other with their skill and energy. Memorable night!

[@danielknapp3267]

Saw this group last night in Portland, OR, and so happy to find this video in my feed- takes me right back! Thanks for sharing

[@rubygallagher9289]

I was there as well. I was trying to describe this tune to someone and it is so great to have this video. What a stellar night of music.

[@kimmarcotte7559]

@@rubygallagher9289 I would love to see them and so would my husband, for without him I wouldn't have a clue who they were.LoL !

[@lukassimpson1]

Step aside y’all. Bluegrass has taken over

[@robertfox499]

This is the A+A+A+AAA Team! All thats missing is Michael, Justin, Sierra & Mr. Shatz. GOSH I could listen to these people and amazing compositions all day long! Bela: You've produced an AMAZING album. Jerry, Stuart, Brian... EVERYONE AFFILIATED with 'My Bluegrass Heart' - thank you from the bottom of MY heart!

[@brentgavin1045]

Wow ! Now I'm even more bummed I missed these guys in Minneapolis a couple weeks back. They are GIANTS ! Just some serious heavy hitters. Also: dang I miss Tony Rice.

[@JEANSDEMARCO]

Me too!! 😢

[@isorokudono]

THIS!

[@moecoolmag]

any relations back east? I got a chance to see this show in Ithaca ,ny a few weeks back...hard to describe how good it was...

[@moecoolmag]

my last name is gavin

[@rockymountaindt8410]

I first saw Bela at Colorado College in 1990 and was privileged to see him and this amazing ensemble at the Paramount 31 years later. Thank you for all the brilliant music and memories!

[@renewalofmind2266]

Sam Bush is my favorite Mandolin player.

[@reidmorsi6080]

Mine too! Though I like Sierra’s playing on the album better on this track

[@TJR-CO]

I was there, simply an astounding level of musicianship, these guys are just phenomenal !!!

[@markwilliams8532]

Counting the days to see them at the Ace Theater in Los Angeles. Yes this is a Allstars line up.Some of the top musician in their field. This will be a Historic moment in my life.

[@johnsward66]

My all time favorite collection of bluegrass phenoms !! 💛💛

[@frankmurphyburr3598]

This is like a reincarnation of Strength in Numbers

[@regpharvey]

Those are some mighty fine banjo touchin's.

[@daf827]

Wow. Bluegrass royalty.

[@1953mel]

going to see these guys tonight in Seattle.......YAHOO !!!!!!!!

[@donakin8562]

you are?

[@jeremyrhoads6899]

Dayum!!!!

[@faulkvincentphotography6839]

Brilliant! The album is amazing but seeing it played live is incredible.

[@theoracle5265]

👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏 Bravo! Ehay!

[@paulniemiec3165]

Doesn’t get any better ❤️

[@robertfox499]

No it doesn't. Certainly not in this world it does not. Music! Angels gift to human kind.

[@hailahafley-kluver2052]

I just saw them at the Arlington in Santa Barbara, CA. What a power group. So good to see them all together again.

[@jmills60]

Damn. I can’t add anymore than what’s been said. Amazing.

[@ronmiller171]

The latest Telluride house band

[@GlenKellawayfromthebasement]

Jaw dropping awesome❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jimmymack4079]

Out of this world! And of the next

[@jameslee5405]

Bela fleck is definitely...definitely..definitely..one million percent...... what Muhammad Ali was to the boxing world...... Bela is the greatest!!!!! Banjo player in the whole wide world....wow what a tune!!! Fantastic!!!!!!!!.....

[@Passion4Pitchforks]

What a bunch of slackers! INCREDIBLE!

[@bro7269]

I just saw them in Milwaukee. Great, great show! Would recommend 1000x!

[@AKorAUSTIN]

I was there! It was Amazing!!

[@jerrywilliams5808]

All the masters on one stage.

[@jamesbockenstette4332]

Some of the masters. Indeed.

[@anava7030]

This song makes me cry (if anyone cares)

[@patienceleedy9107]

❤☺

[@WmRob]

Edgar Meyer…brilliant

[@Roses_R_redeR]

🥀🥀🥀🥀

[@josesousa272]

This is so, so, soooo good! Outstanding

[@mikesmathers5752]

I cannot wait to see this show live! Looking forward to seeing everyone in Ithaca, NY in 2022!!!!!!!

[@charlesberger6618]

I sure hope you made it to the concert last night. What can I say? A+++

[@lauramartha3]

Wow!

[@davycrokett3862]

Hey thats why thay r the masters the zillion dollar band amen

[@davidlowney634]

WOW...just wow!

[@adirondacktrekking1972]

WOW 🤩

[@robertnewman4072]

Great w mushrooms,thanks!

[@patrickfort4467]

Is this the second coming of Strength in Numbers?

[@beachdog67]

Holy shite!

[@timothylawrence707]

With all due respect to Bryan Sutton, it would have been so nice to see Tony Rice up on the stage with these former bandmates of his. How I miss him so.

[@jackminor2320]

God Bless Tony Rice. I miss him too.

[@trueherbsman]

ummagawd! we are blessed :)

[@jacicrimmccrary]

I love all these guys and their expert musicianship!

[@davidwhanley]

Great performance

[@tonysluder8236]

Pure Awesomeness!!

[@ungnome1]

Seeing them tomorrow night!!! I’m so stoked!!

[@Docsjeff]

I have to say they are Way Beyond Tight!!!Awesome work guys!

[@dpav8r]

I had the easy part, clapped when they ended. Wow!

[@zibabird]

Wow wow wow! Shared.

[@bendummitt888]

Reminding everyone who's who...

[@leftypick4854]

Great stuff. A mean, pure quality.

[@robwarren4425]

Lovely uplifting piece.

[@MasonCroneMusic]

Awesome! I would love to go to one of these shows sometime.

[@adirondacktrekking1972]

✨🙏✨

[@quarantina3999]

Amazing.

[@andrewwpreluskyjr6819]

Branford Marsalis has "Jazz at Lincoln Center". After you watch this, I think it's time for Bela's "Bluegrass at Lincoln Center". Some kind of Blue Grass, Classical, Jazz?

[@mbsnyderc]

Now that's art right there.

[@Spookytooth92]

Sick track great band, the D tuners really allow for a crying out sound that normally only bowed instruments could get really made incredible use of that

[@oldcremona]

Not only the Keith tuners but also modern-style Scruggs tuners. The combinations are mind-boggling and to keep it all in tune is miraculous.

[@robertnewman4072]

Aint it just grand!

[@nancychace8619]

Thanks so much for sharing. Superb picking! Nice ti see you guys stepping out. Happy for you. Please stay safe ~ Happy Holidays. 🎼💐🗽🙂🕊🌠🎄🪕🎻🕯☕🍀🌎

[@OneMoreGrave]

Hope you make it to the PNW some day. This is the best instrumental bluegrass album in a long time. Thanks Bela.

[@sambsialia]

Omg that is Meyer too.

[@BanjoCaptain]

Damn, that's brilliant! Can't wait to see the show at Carnegie!!!

[@markstanford8916]

Looking for 2 tickets for tonight in Tempe Saturday the 18th.

[@nateldredge9538]

Great musicianship lovers band. Technically brilliant.

[@cliffsandifer3877]

these lads ALL have great taste in what and how to play

[@tomaskolman7570]

There's also a little hint of music from China like the bridge and it's a whole different take on this music dude.

[@barrettsuniverse]

Wizards among men

[@beng6319]

Saw you guys in Des Moines last week, you guys rocked!!! Super cool venue too!

[@rogerd9150]

Saw Bela Fleck and the Flecktones perform at the Bass Performance Hall in Ft. Worth in October 2004. I had never seen banjo played like that before. It was really amazing. If you like Bela then you should also check out Jens Kruger with the Kruger Brothers. He is also a virtuoso banjo player and even writes symphony music that they play with world renowned orchestras.

[@mikemeyer7892]

Eugene tonight!

[@f5mando]

Bostin!

[@davycrokett3862]

Don't stop now

[@joelhenderson1252]

Goin to the Shed in Eug tonight

[@joelhenderson1252]

Down tune song White house blues Slow hunter song Swing funk tune w Bela slide Cumberland reel Boulder dash Slow tune Us chickens 🐔 Up on da hill Charm school Baptist pumpkin center double fiddle 🎻 Revenge of the tenticle 🐉 Salty 🐕

[@UnkaDon]

I want to know what brand of strings he uses. With my luck, mine would snap after two measures.

[@Celticman197]

Uses a peghead weight clamp along with 4 Scruggs tuners. Plus he has a wide and thick neck.

[@jackwilloughby239]

I wondered what that was. I'm glad to see Bela going back to a more Scruggs Style of playing.

[@Celticman197]

@@jackwilloughby239 Yeah, I could'nt take the Flecktones.

[@timothyburke3857]

Holy Shit!

[@FSUMETNWS]

Sure was nice of those guys to play, while Bela tuned his banjo!

[@kyleschoonover8013]

Am I the only one who hears whispers of Strength in Numbers?

[@gogopie64]

Pretty sure this was the Paramount theater in Seattle not Denver 😜. Unless there are two Paramount theaters. Great show!

[@makisupa]

Paramount in Denver too

[@mad80205]

Uh nope, this is in Denver lol.

[@adumbberg]

There’s a couple dozen Paramount theaters around the country. Most built late 20’s-early 30’s by Paramount, when Hollywood was huge (bigger than today in many ways). They built them to show their own movies. Lots of Fox theaters too, Paramount’s competition.

[@ericsnyder5499]

This was definitely at Paramount in Denver. I was there last Saturday night.

[@sbc_4738]

Béla, please gift 2 tix to the upcoming Ryman show? It's the only way I can afford to take my wife! 😂

[@dmcrisp]

Bryan makes the ensemble so much better than with billy strings. Béla should have used bryan and Colby and molly more than billy on the record

[@tomaskolman7570]

It sounds good that Béla Fleck is playing some piece Earl Scruggs style, because this style is already somewhere any, but It´s still a bluegrass!

[@davycrokett3862]

Thats a new Japanese song called tuneng 😆 🤣 😂

[@davycrokett3862]

No all jokes aside best in business wish I could play like that thanks

[@brunokrisgeorgeton4482]

African tuning…..

[@Diggyace14]

Bela has a thing for little girls.

[@Spookytooth92]

No

[@davemiles94]

Why would anyone post that. These guys are all legends

[@Spookytooth92]

@@davemiles94 because looking at profile pic I would say this is a generation zoomer. Too much time on 4 chan. Memes about fappings and Trump. In actuality. Someone who has become and considered the number 1 person at some skill in the world barely has time for his wife and kids so there's not much time for any other debauchery unlike this original commenter. It's called jealousy.

[@jackwilloughby239]

They probably have more of a Thing for Him! It's a terrible thing to say anyway.

[@flora1495]

Not really my Jam 😕