Billy Strings - Me and My Uncle - Live from YarmonyGrass

[@scottdunlap8668]

Just stoopid how good this guy is. The more I hear from Billy, the more he becomes my favorite guitarist. His choices are just so tasty ever lick. Love him.

[@stargazer6753]

Love his choices , with you on this.

[@hanniballslecter9019]

Older people say that they don't make music or musicians like they used to. That's bullshit lol. Billy is one of, if not THE greatest to ever pick up an acoustic guitar. In turmoil and tinfoil, both versions I can't decide which is my favourite tbh, but the black and white one where Billy and the mandolin player start doing some deliverance style dueling of the banjos shit, then proceeds to absolutely shred/rock like he's playing an electric guitar lol never seen ANYONE else play an acoustic in that way

[@gregepperson1793]

I FRIGGIN LOVE THIS GUY, HE IS THE FUTURE OF AMERICANA FOLK MUSIC....give us more Dead covers Billy please....love ya man! I could listen to you all day long......

[@RJ-bn5uw]

Just heard China doll on one of his live shows , soo cool .

[@Tummysticks315]

@@RJ-bn5uw saw a clip of them covering deal wasnt the best vid but jam was good

[@maybeioverreacted4504]

I've heard these boys play an amazing wagon wheel

[@jasonolszanicky4035]

Technically John Phillips... The dude from The Mamas and papas. Who the dead then covered...

[@dougvanderberg471]

Saw him a few nights ago -- Totally delivered -- No Dead tunes -- Bluegrass++, but he can rock too.

[@dvddoomful]

I lost my uncle about a month to covid. He’s was like a father to me. My dad was in prison growing up and my uncle took his place. My uncle was a huge deadhead and we used to stay up late and listen to them all night. This was my favorite song by them. I’m glad billy did this song

[@fretfix1]

Billy knows the roots. He and the boys are growing new branches all the time. Jerry is smilin' like the Cheshire Cat right about now...

[@NoodleSoupBass]

Not to mention John Phillips from The Mommas and the Poppas who wrote this song.

[@goozma100]

Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr rrrrrrrr

[@mattcouch2965]

The music never stops

[@cjgodwin687]

Let's leave Jerry out of it, shall we?

[@hippiehillape]

@@NoodleSoupBass the story goes he doesn't remember writing it

[@georgewashington3393]

Billy is the definition of the heart of America, we love you come back to northern NY. We need you. 🍻🇺🇸🦅

[@gradybrowning3976]

He is the real deal, no one out there can touch his playing!

[@stargazer6753]

Agreed.

[@rhondalawsonrescuekendinlawson]

LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS MAN AND BAND !!!!!!!! Xoxo From Morristown Tennessee

[@MrBeepbeep11]

the best rendition I've ever heard by any other band besides the dead.

[@aaronapostol7465]

I'm a big fan of the Dino Valente version myself.

[@NoodleSoupBass]

Look up Joni Mitchell covering it.

[@mattcouch2965]

I perfer Billy's singing waaay more the bobby shouting into the mic. Don't get me wrong. I love the dead. Threw and threw. But this gives any dead version a run for its money.

[@jord008]

Goose Morris, CT 9/16/20 opening song. Best Me and my Uncle I've heard.

[@cjgodwin687]

@@mattcouch2965 Really? The words are all fucked.

[@homegrownmusicnj2089]

Definitely forgot that verse and just played straight into that massive solo

[@georgestevens1502]

Ya, he jumped the verse about my uncle starts winnin'. But the solo is epic to cover it.

[@stonahmusiclover]

for some reason this is the verse I always forget when I'm playing it as well. Usually I just stumble back into it about halfway through, never thought to just solo it out before.

[@drkmriggs]

@@stonahmusiclover me 2…maybe cause it’s about cold blooded murder? Bobby always nailed the verse!

[@rustyjeep9783]

Im so happy I went down the billy dead covers today . BIG GRIN JUST SITTING BACK

[@relars52]

It's actually a song by John Phillips (Mamas & Papas) which became a standard for GD

[@quartzimaging]

Generally the Dead would never include a jam break in this tune. Bravo to Billy and his boys for giving themselves permission to take a little journey here.

[@amychester8735]

Sad I broke the 13 here. Went to 3Gs..ate some hats. People in next camp were playing this song. I jumped out of tent..shadowed the west Texas cowboys..fingers in air for guns..I couldn't ever replay what Billy n Company play..damn..I wouldve seen more sober there with THEM. WOW

[@chinarider2778]

The jam stems from Billy forgetting the lyrics I think. Saw quite a few Dead shows and nothing new there!

[@drewharrison1840]

I think your right! Honestly might be the first time I’ve seen him noticeabley drop some words. He knows about a million songs it seems so I get it.

[@jasond3998]

Billy strings or John mayer? Lol

[@mattkovary8956]

On the live dead album where they play the song, Garcia breaks away with a fine lead. Just not as extensive as here. Personally I'd like it on lead guitar. John Phillips from The Mamas and Papas wrote the song.

[@johndeem5554]

Rock on Billy!!! You boys are right in the Pocket! Keep it there and thanks for keepin' the Dead Alive!!! 👍🏻✌🏻

[@NoodleSoupBass]

I was at this show on Hot Buttered Rum's guestlist. Got to pick with Billy a little in the campground.

[@bumblebootwiddletoes5185]

Would love to do that.. Lucky you! He's very outgoing and loves jamming with any musician. Love it

[@mikesmusic228]

I hear lots of 'Away From The Mire' in this jam ❤

[@martinwall7297]

jerry grooven from above.

[@ralphherman2122]

Bobby Weir... Billy Strings.... my o my..

[@farmalltractor]

My favorite uncle and I had more than a few wild rides together and this song is so special...RIP Uncle Buddy

[@MyklEnigma]

Yes...I agree 👍 with others....Jerry is smillin....content in knowing this kid will carry on his music & legacy....He is the headlight ....on that northbound train...🙏 👏

[@AlwaysBeHappyandKind]

Old Deadhead here. Bob Weir is not the best singer. This kid, however, absolutely nails this. Now please cover "Deal" by the JGB.

[@TheDeerhunter007]

Peace Love Billy Strings!

[@twistedthrifterb6220]

Why am I always shook when Billy does his thing .I just can't believe how fucking talented this kid is .Cooler than Elvis better than cocaine . Magic .Montana hugs from the super fanatic. Goddamnit. Billy you are.a star.

[@brentwendling5461]

Garcia himself has to be impressed This fucking rocks

[@ZacTexC]

Lucky Ass Audience🤘🏻

[@jasonolszanicky4035]

😊 Billy strings is strangely growing on me

[@Dveno7231]

I love the part when billy forgot that they were going to go into outer space

[@ianmurawski8165]

Tour begins in 14 days so be prepared people

[@gregepperson1793]

IN THE FRIGGIN ZONE, HE IS

[@craigherbig5961]

They sold out in NKY in November closest to me looks like im hittin the road for a min gotta get some of these boys live

[@stargazer6753]

Fantastic! And some Wow! Thank you Billy Strings Channel.

[@gratefulkm]

Yes i would throw my arms in the air and twirl like a whirling dervish , i look forward to being able to see this live

[@buckshooter4328]

Damn Billy String you just never stop amazing me !! Brilliant

[@juliekerr6690]

The boy is so pretty….just clouds all your judgment…

[@TammyTilley-m5x]

Thinking about Shane ❤

[@grwood15]

You guys are so tight and great pickers! I hope the two Billy’s stay together. They are on it. Great music. Hope To see you guys again in Michigan soon!!

[@SmokeBurp]

I saw the dead 3 times this is so awesome bro

[@cmcahill1]

Goodness this fella is good

[@Mulligan1927]

Fantastic song and accompaniment!!

[@stevemiller9837]

Well done 👏 4 winds blowin

[@kathrynsoutee1078]

Billy Strings i love your style. Seems you can sing anything

[@chriswhitt6685]

I'm beyond happy to have discovered this artist and soul rebel. Absolutely stunning music and beautiful vibes all round. Much love to you and all the sail with you. Are you coming to the zUK any time please ?

[@rockers2rockers616]

Billy Strings is the best male performer since the Lizard King aka Jim Morrison of The Doors! Thats right! And y'all can see why...right? This man is an absolute powerhouse of Inspirarion to this insane World. I would love to play bass in this band! Make him jump n groove I would! So Lord continue to guide your Son Billy Strings. Cover him with your good Grace and grant him the Protection Needed. Amen!

[@christopherbishop4927]

AMEN BROTHER

[@davidholiday4494]

wonderful

[@MikeCindyWhite]

Awesome.

[@va.syndicate2ndam862]

Just the song name remind me of my great uncle Joe , the only person she didn't say anything to about me smoking weed with .. lol

[@shiftd_1114]

Jesus on banjo ...nice

[@dannyrabin]

That is such a great tune to chose. It sounds pretty good with a Nashville tuned guitar with a walk down to the that em minor from the g. It's hard to pick a key or register to play it in. I guess they is a testament to the strength of the song. Nice version. I love. I like everything I've heard you do.

[@TallDiana]

I wish the audio was a little louder on this video. It is much quieter than the rest of his videos I’ve been watching. I want to hear it much better- it’s so good! 😎

[@maggiesipple7293]

Yessss! ❤️❤️❤️

[@X1j5]

Hell Yea!

[@jasongordon9811]

You are the best

[@petecheneler8267]

That came together perfect brothers bout the only people close enough to play together the way u all do!

[@Moodymongul]

Cool to hear this version. The only other i'd heard was Joni Mitchell's :)

[@nick19823]

Beautiful!

[@chapmanmartin4341]

I would love to hear this full set again. One of my favorites!

[@rjbeals]

Um, that was badass!

[@charlesbarber6137]

Well that sure is great - great old song, but just an excuse here for a really good compact jam breakdown. Billy and company are great at taking the old tunes -- be they The Dead or trad bluegrass -- and giving them a new slant and a new shine. Not that their originals are shabby either, eh? Long may they run.

[@djangobevis914]

You’re goddam right

[@21stcenturymuse27]

Do TVZ Billy, please.

[@edthe1owapyr020]

He looks a lot better now

[@IsaiahKeiser]

Jerry is proud.

[@drew369]

Thank you guys for all that you do, it's huge! See you tomorrow night in Manitou Springs!

[@gentileproductions8465]

Looking for a ticket to the December show in Baltimore

[@williamcarson1669]

Good idea to break this one down Don't know why dead never did that maybe their was truth to the rumour Jerry was tired of the cowboy songs Anyway glad it got done.further!!

[@tybo9894]

Or Tyler Childers or Koe Wetzel y’all would make music of the decades!!

[@williamcrawford1085]

He and tyler played together

[@tybo9894]

Try to play with read southall please billy!!

[@ekiker73]

Poppa John Phillips would approve.

[@teddyshomie]

BMFS!

[@RamenNoodlez258]

Billy and Bobby should get together and do a session...does weir still do the tri broadcasts anymore?

[@curtbayer8144]

bobby might fall asleep while Billy plays.

[@stevedowney4056]

Unfortunately Bobby’s probably out there pushing some lefty bullshit

[@RamenNoodlez258]

@@stevedowney4056 yeah...unfortunately I am too so there's that.

[@stevedowney4056]

Ramen Noodles Just to let you know because the media will never tell us twice as many White people get killed by cops every year than black people

[@RamenNoodlez258]

@@stevedowney4056 let's just not do this right now buddy

[@brettchandler9724]

Such clean covers. I'm actually beginning the respect the pissed off Banjo player also..

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Not pissed off at all...actually, he's a pretty righteous kozmic dude, albeit not too well spoken........ kzbin.info/www/bejne/habSZHauprtkkK8

[@innerhebridean]

Bob's your uncle

[@Sunshine-uj6zp]

Sure know what you are doing My sweetness for ever in life I really enjoy you all of you an I will never get enough love always your Sunshine 🔥🔆

[@proberaum7015]

When wiil be your Germany tour?

[@dylanskillin2039]

More dead covers. You are more than you know. See you soon William and the gang

[@jimgreene3914]

Is that a dead cover 🤔

[@LesHaskell]

I love it, but it looks like I'm the only one to notice they missed the verse: My uncle starts winning, the cowboys got sore, One of them called him, and then two more, Accused him of cheatin', oh no it couldn't be, I know my uncle he's as honest as me, And I'm as honest as a Denver man can be.

[@romeo17043]

I think he sort of starts that verse but trails off in the first line into a jam.

[@jackstraw5602]

So did Bobby... teehee

[@cjgodwin687]

@@jackstraw5602 Link, please.

[@ralphherman2122]

..... not OLD not in the WAY....

[@theboxcar24]

He doesn’t need permission to play anyway he wants to play.

[@stevenmcdevitt6510]

When Bob Weir and Bill Kreutzman retire, Billy Strings John Mayer and Joe Russo should keep touring as Dead and Co.

[@cjgodwin687]

Careful. You might be dead long before Bob Weir "retires."

[@ZacTexC]

John Mayer…ehhh

[@ralphherman2122]

Jerry reincarnation.... Billy born10/3/92 Jerry died8/9/95

[@fmorgan351]

new bobby?

[@cjgodwin687]

Absolutely not. Was he taught to drive by Neal Cassady? Is he imbued with the essence of Jerry Garcia? Has he seen where the wolf has slept by the silver stream? I think not.

[@tntkop]

What’s it take to get you to cone to OKLAHOMA? Been asking you to come here forever. It’s like you have something against us Okies. If we want to see you, we actually have to drive forever or get on a plane. Hell, Europeans have seen you before us. Starting to think you don’t like the state that produced Carrie Underwood, Garth Brooks, Reba, Vince Gill, Toby Keith, Blake Shelton, Ty England, Steve and Cassie Gaines, Joe Diffie, Bob Wills, Katrina Elam, Roy Clark, Merl Kilgore, Woody Guthrie, Gene Autry, Roger Miller, BJ Thomas. So, Billy, I gotta change tactics to get you out here. You don’t think you can hang with our talent level, or what? There! I’ve thrown down the gauntlet. Ball is in your court bro!

[@alexterrel9594]

Sorry your mix was off. Banjo was a little overpowering and vox were a little quiet

[@sunicamerer247]

He's just a guy. He's ok.

[@tacey505]

no bad but he would be world class if he had a big lunged female singer

[@oh_look_bananas]

No.