Billy Strings "Meet Me At The Creek"

Billy Strings performing "Meet Me At The Creek" at Music City Roots Live From The Factory on 5.04.2016

[@MamawT65]

Was introduced to Billy Strings today April 2024

[@dshaw1389]

Who's still here in 2023? Was introduced to Billy strings about a year and a half ago. His lyrics are true and really speak to me can't wait to see him in new Orleans for new years. I'm from Georgia. I hope everyone reading this has a good life and stays prayed up. You are loved!

[@davidheiman8581]

I’ve been here the whole time man

[@MSC-Songwriter]

I had to double check to see if this wasn't my comment from somewhere... I found billy about A year and a half ago and it's definitely changed my life... I would love to be in new orleans right now... He was on fire last night.. Hopefully I'll catch up to you all here in nashville❤❤❤

[@CelestialDad]

I just found him last month. Usually a metal/prog head, but Billy pulled me into a whole new scene lol

[@mezgibbons]

My son was born on this day #starwars bullshit. It’s now feb 2024. May 4th is soon to be on us and I thank my son being here but also billy strings for this. Mez @ Newcastle England

[@dshaw1389]

@@CelestialDad I listen to all genres of music but this is the epitomy of bluegrass.

[@thomaskaupish8841]

I really love how Billy steps back and gives each performer a chance to show off their skills, and never overpowers the stage. He's such a generous performer.

[@GuyFromTheSouth]

Dang youre right

[@RJ-wx3fh]

Adding that they can all step back/add in themselves at the right time- clearly a group with good chemistry. The sheer hard work and time it takes to get that good indicidually is impressive, seeing them all performing together is phenomenal.

[@erniejewells8167]

I would love to see them live this was incredible

[@johnballs0540]

Even if he did overpower the stage I could still watch it all day

[@FckoffMrLahey]

The fact that he is so humble when he can write music and lyrics like he does and then perform and sing the way he does, makes him truly a once in a generation talent. And yes one of his best attributes is how he doesn’t demand the spotlight. He lets his brothers get some too. Love Billy so much

[@AlRozon]

I'm gonna say this --- I have never been a true fan of country music .. I've been a hard rocker my whole life .. and avoided any kind of country music as it is like nails on a chalk-board for me... But this.... man oh man..... this transcend genres ... absolutely blew my 'effin' mind!! This guy made me a fan of bluegrass... PERIOD.

[@joeschmoe3202]

That's cute.

[@HAZEYEYED.]

This doesn't count as country. Lol. ✔

[@Luke-ih1oc]

That's because this is bluegrass, not country! The two are vastly different.

[@HAZEYEYED.]

Oh I agree

[@waynethera2712]

Yea to me most mainstream music is awful. Country, pop and rock. Get off the beaten track and you find the great musicians.

[@calypsxo]

My dad was named Billy, I lost him as a little girl. Grew up with his parents who always loved bluegrass, and still do. I am going through a painful breakup, so I came back home to my grandparents. My grandma said, you have to listen to Billy, listen to meet me at the creek. She loves you, she says she writes you on Facebook. I was laying here in bed and thought, ok, well I will try it. We live next to Lake Cumberland, and I’ve been going out to the lake everyday and floating in the water. It brings me peace and heals my pain. This song speaks volumes to me. Thank you for this.

[@johnfoster2073]

I've been playing a guitar for 45 years. Billy's arrangements honestly make me cry. I was the stage manager for one of his shows in the U.P. back in 2015. A loyal fans ever since.

[@briandavidson7024]

I got so completely lost in this song it surprised me when he started singing again. You know something is hot when you feel it like that

[@kellywhite1441]

Yes!!

[@stefanl6895]

Well said

[@chrispyle2942]

check out Grateful Dead brother

[@dontmakememad6759]

@@chrispyle2942 He’s definitely getting to Grateful Dead’s level which doesn’t surprise me him and his friends are talented

[@jacescum1]

Yep

[@RMGCBG]

Is it just me or is the future of jamming musicianship in the hands of these young men? This was brilliant!!!

[@equinsuocha2628]

I am fortunate enough to have come across this today...brilliant is the best way to put it sir...this is possibly some of the best bluegrass jamming I’ve ever heard

[@RMGCBG]

Equinsu Ocha thank you, I just saw him and thought “oh yeah we have a once in a generation virtuous! These young cats have turned Bluegrass to Hendrix at Woodstock

[@dadams9158]

It's not just you. Merging the past with the future. Right here , right now, sir.

[@lawrenceklein4918]

@@equinsuocha2628 I just now discovered this myself! How fortuitous!

[@rebeccaherron3789]

You are prolly right. Picking and grinning!

[@jameswhiteman1595]

Respect to the bassist for holding all that down!

[@ch4dz0r]

Damn, dude, the goosebumps when Billy brings the vocals back after that jam session are real as fuuuuuuck

[@gasolinedreams2691]

They weren’t ready for Billy. They absolutely killed it.

[@hummerklein2567]

Bam

[@juliajensen7973]

This has to be one of the greatest musical performances of all time....they gave everything...& the audience felt it...xo

[@davidsnyder5417]

I’ve seen close to a 1000 shows in this lifetime and Billy’s show in Oklahoma on 9/29 may be the best one yet. If you haven’t seen him play, do so as soon as you possibly can.

[@ugarcks]

@@davidsnyder5417 Seeing him in December. Absolutely pumped is an understatement

[@DP-sh3nk]

@@ugarcks Saw him last week, true gift!!!

[@DingDongDaddyFromDumas933]

It's the blend of young and old in this video I really enjoy it's beautiful.... What music is meant to be about community and love all under the banner of music.

[@orangechicken5479]

Ha, this is just the beginning. You should see him live now. Beyond elevated from this.

[@oldjoeclarke.]

Mountain music is safe for many years to come, a true great that can only get better.

[@francispoivre8903]

you cannot get better than great

[@dhelmassociates]

Thank God!

[@bebopalloobop]

Round and around she goes Old Joe

[@bambi4410]

👍👍😁😁😁EXACTLY RIGHT !!!! These guys are freakin AWESOME !!!!

[@ronaldholman6335]

(Iipp

[@miacrow9480]

The crowd just tapping their foot and smiling, meanwhile I'm throwing dishes and swinging my kids by their arms. The jammiest jam of all jams!!!

[@jmcd1974able]

Me too!! Lol

[@daisywares1]

This comment. :)

[@twistedthrifterb6220]

At this stage in my life the only one I love more than Billy Strings is Jesus and my dogs.I couldn't be happier finding this young man.Thank you Billy for your talent.

[@twistedthrifterb6220]

@grodhagen my dogs

[@twistedthrifterb6220]

@grodhagen Dogs and hope Jesus understands .He seems cool about stuff I chose alot worse things over Jesus thars for sure.

[@XrpAndy]

Bunch of young studs jamming out with people twice there age and everyone is vibing. Now THATS music baby

[@wallgod663]

DAMN RIIIIIGGGGHHHHTTT

[@blakemanwhitcomb2951]

Bro your username is the bomb

[@mikemota2002]

@@wallgod663 lmfaooo bro it’s me from a different account . It’s literally me an you this is a KZbin moment for the gods. Like literally it’s you but it’s me wtf

[@freddurbin9106]

Great Band like their style of music.

[@mindisbuddha]

So I watched "The Trial of the Chiccago 7" last night. And so of course today I was googling "Julius Hoffman", which led me to John Prine's song "Illegal Smile" - and then I found "Dust in a Baggie". Now for the last 3 hours I've been watching Billy Strings videos. True story.

[@johnlehman4614]

My lord wow....watched it a hundred times and still blows me away. Even made the old folks rise from the seats!

[@MatthewMoore1]

“... and since I was a go-zillionaire, and I liked it so much, I slapped that bass fo’ free”.

[@LS67NOVA]

Friggin awesome comment

[@tokziikk5610]

😂😂😂

[@flip2trip]

Underrated comment.

[@georhayy]

I just subscribed to your channel

[@timothymartinez5418]

Classic slapped that base for free 😆

[@PabloEsquandolas]

at 0:16 seconds in, Billy shoots the crowd a look like, "I'm not sure ya'll are ready for this, but ya'll gonna get it anyway".

[@anwairbbriawna8061]

At :31 he's like dude theyre so not ready and Billy's like nah bud.... They'll never be ready..

[@northrnpike]

kicking the crap out of every music artist out there, this is unreal.

[@Lolastan1013]

Right before he blew up!!!....look at all those traditional bluegrass listeners getting their minds blown as he goes off the jam deep end in this "Meet Me At the Creek" stellar take. Billy and the Violin were killing it. He will take bluegrass wherever he wants

[@jb193hr1]

If you can't get past your on interest in music to see the great talent here you are truly missing out. These guys are great.

[@thomasholden500]

The joy on that kid's face at 3:26 says it all.

[@jimmyreed5786]

❤ I am going in September to see Billy Strings in Nampa Idaho I cannot wait

[@xy-st9dz]

Someone fetch a priest, the boy is possessed. Seriously, headbanging bluegrass. My flabber is gasted.

[@Godflesh88v2]

LOL

[@markupton1417]

I will now say, "My flabber is gasted" for the rest of my life.

[@royh2618]

@@markupton1417 same here and I will give x to the y full credit when I do.

[@cranetecce6770]

Got lucky enough to see them live in March. Your flabber is rightfully gasted.

[@biscuiteater2696]

@@markupton1417 l

[@kaarellehtsalu]

This is blowing every music out of the water no matter what genre.

[@rustymansuetti2234]

Yep! What you said!

[@supertravdoggy]

I've been listening to this band for quite a while now and it never gets old. I'm thinking what we have here is a new classic. I like some new bands but they grow old and I move on. A few have made the cut and never get old like Allman Brothers, Grateful Dead, Del McCoury, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, and now Billy Strings gets added to the list. I thought that the days of good music had left us for good I have never been so happy to be proven wrong.

[@ericbedenbaugh7085]

Add Bela Fleck and the Flecktones to your list.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

ZEPPELINNNNN While I was watching this, I was thinking, "This is almost like if acoustic Zeppelin had two or three Jimmy Pages and two John Paul Joneses in it"

[@redduketeleman]

Oi....Stills and Young....and Joni

[@TheRealLarryFisherman]

These guys sound like they have been playing together for 100 years without ever taking a break

[@ShaneHerrick]

As I sit on the porch in my 1889 mind... this song is metal... heavy-ass metal.

[@Johneriffic]

New fav acoustic player. This guy rocks out. I literally have only listened to him all day since his one song popped up on my feed.

[@herbaldragonfly]

Me too!!! Dust in a baggy!

[@mrmorrison8712]

Same. KZbin did something right for once

[@joshualeclair8601]

Same. Dust in a baggy came out of nowhere. Been mesmerized for hours watching this talent

[@100bankerrob]

Basement party with green shirt guy?

[@marketingdone4you]

I am doing the same. I never heard of him until today. Fantastic music and I am not a big bluegrass fan.

[@jimbernard8964]

That is the greatest musician walking around on this wet rock.

[@Jason32081]

Best 9+ minutes of music ever made

[@douglasbailly8519]

I love to watch the crowd's reaction to his energy and enthusiasm. On top of being an incredible guitarist, he is a very charismatic showman.

[@jackieringersma7003]

I love the joy in that little girl's face.

[@thomasblock1164]

Jackie Ringersma, She has so much, she has to share it with the world. She sets a good example.

[@andrewpaffen8560]

Fav part of the vid

[@hummerklein2567]

WORD

[@walkerhawes2200]

What an immense amount of talent and genius there is on that stage. I am really surprised that my computer didn’t just blow up when Billy brought the vocals back in! Whether or not you like this style of music you have to admit that there are some great musicians on the stage and they definitely have a talent.

[@MartinAguirreGomez]

The bass player goofy smile at the end cracks me up every time

[@troutstew7346]

Forest Gump 3 months into his run on the big bass fiddle...

[@ghettogepetto2389]

I just shot beer out my nose. Thanks dude...

[@johnmelton9036]

Fuck yea

[@banjohero8352]

Spot on dude!

[@05EMoney]

I just felt like piCKinGG!

[@jeffwilliams8074]

That's funny right there. I don't care who you are.

[@rickw7397]

As of today 5/27/20 there are 313 people who are obviously very sad and unhappy and gave this a thumbs down! If you listen to Billy play and you're not smiling, tapping your toes or dancing you have a very sad life and I feel sorry for you.

[@MattG-wp8ub]

Agreed

[@stomper2582]

Get therapy if you don’t like Billy Strings music. 😮

[@adamlthompson4966]

I can't get enough of Billy strings. Like a addiction.

[@sherryngaryfranklin8915]

The way he turned that crowd around and had them on their feet is what I love most about this band. 😍

[@chrisdevinscreative4646]

These guys are the real deal, not that fake shit most "musicians" pretend to be doing.

[@therealbettyjane]

WAHOOO!!!! I just got introduced to Billy Strings music by watching Fil.... I'm a major new fan. My mom played fiddle, violin, & danced a jig. Dad played banjo, harmonica & sang. They played bluegrass & old style country music in the 50's. I wound up singing & playing for a living out on the road because of my folks. I've always loved bluegrass, but this music is something else! I haven't seen such joy in playing since I was a little girl watching mom & dad perform. Thank you Billy Strings for unleashing your joy on the world. It's a wonder to hear....

[@DanielTaylorOCMD]

I'm in the same boat, I want to thank Fil personally for this.....(except mom and dad were not bluegrass musicians, dad dabbled on the banjo)

[@brookefelger3843]

I used to see Billy Strings out and about back in 2013-ish when I lived in Traverse City and as a grown ass woman used to seriously fan out every. single. time.

[@papawoffour2562]

That voice is enchanting reminds us of the bluegrass singers of the early 50's, those fingers are a gift from on high

[@sisco_rl7160]

If you ain't tappin' your foot listenin' to this, you need to turn your speakers on.

[@Jeroenindebocht]

I caught myself doing it!

[@frankbennett6012]

I clapped at the end as if I were in the audience. I forgot where I was.

[@hummerklein2567]

Who needs speakers jut look at them their FINGERS OH MY OH MY MY HONEYS PLAYING LIKE THIS IN HEAVEN FOR OUR GREAT , GREAT GOD

[@Firstinversion899]

Damn! That's John Mailander on fiddle--fantastic as always.

[@markupton1417]

Thank you! I've been trying to figure out who he is.... He KILLED it on this song.

[@stephaniegriggs7246]

Ok the fiddle player tho! 🔥

[@darrenmcdonald5373]

Haha

[@LS-ti1rz]

Holy Shit!!! This is ridiculously amazing this what it must sound like if God played blue Grass, seriously outrageous talent!!!!

[@hugocunha7542]

Jesus is already part of the band on the banjo 😉

[@markupton1417]

This fiddler KILLED it! Billy should get him in the band full time.

[@curtreams5517]

Damn this guy is good! I discovered him by accident the summer of 2018 when I went to the Hoxeyville music festival. I'm like, damn this guy is pretty good, I haven't heard this level of energy in a new bluegrass band ever. Now over a year later I am just beginning to realize the depth of this guy. He's just fucking amazing.

[@ronaldbertin9455]

BEST FLATPICKER EVER , THIS GUY IS AMAZING, HOPE HE STAYS TRUE TO THE MUSIC

[@user-mj8he6mb1g]

За лёгкостью исполнения и полётом импровизации всегда лежит тяжелейший труд. Чуваки супер-крутые!

[@davidtipton3453]

Young folks taking bluegrass to new frontiers yet respecting tradition. Love it!

[@tarazatina6477]

This is one of my favorite performances of all times. Thank-you Billy Strings!♡

[@lisaremland8970]

Never heard of you until 2022 Grammys last night, you are now one of my favorite artists! Awesome!

[@geos0711]

This performance absolutely takes my breath away every time I hear it. Just amazing!

[@Hawkinszm1]

I love when Billy gets all excited and gets in the face of the band mates urging them to bang away!!!

[@lroper7793]

I bet I've watched this video 40 times now. This guy is just incredible. Love the whole band you guys keep rocking it out.

[@sharondumars9956]

I've been enjoying his music scene he was a youngest. Enjoying every year .his Dad is also a amazing musician .

[@Worldablaze420]

I got goosebumps harder than I ever have... not at the MANDO solo, but at the young girl's reaction to it! Dude is inspiring an entire generation to great music/talent! Name ONE artist that can transcend genres like this. Is there a human on earth (with deep musical appreciation) that cannot enjoy this performance?

[@nance8654]

This young gentleman is filled with talent. This is only one of his original songs.....Thanks Billy and keep on writing and playing your heart out. Much love

[@erickwright1148]

Love the crowd in these vids, Bunch of oldies Rocking Out! I'm sure they had no idea what was about to hit them in the face!

[@razaalak]

Absolutely! The reaction of the crowd is pure gold.

[@rudewayz1413]

🌼 SO GLAD I FOUND THIS 🌼 TOTALLY AWESOME GUITAR SOLO

[@timjones1217]

If you are not tapping your foot with this song someone needs to check your pulse SHAZAM!!! this is the best I've ever heard I'm 65 play bass in a classic rock band these guys are top notch what that guy is doing on that upright bass is very hard to do TOTALLY AWESOME MUSICIANS this is the best I've ever heard 😊

[@spaceman6215]

What the hell was that solo? It was something I never thought I needed, but I do!

[@lindapobuda4849]

Wow. Just wow. I think I would call the genre Headbanger Bluegrass. Definitely the best performance of any group I've seen on Music City Roots. They were awesome. And Billy Strings has a new fan.

[@answerguru]

And this genre has tons of members already...just not all of them on MCR. Infamous Stringdusters, Greensky Bluegrass, Railroad Earth

[@MrBensonsBadDay]

Sam Bush called it New Grass...I've also heard the term 'jam grass' being thrown around

[@lindapobuda4849]

MrBensonsBadDay Yes recently I've heard New Grass. I just saw Billy Strings live at Bluegrass Underground on Saturday! Fun times. Cool venue.

[@AmeagleWard]

Trampled by Turtles has that genre on lock...look up wait so long.

[@fuckgoogle6966]

i think you mean thrashgrass kzbin.info/www/bejne/mn69enWPbchsr8U

[@curbfeld9558]

I discovered this guy because I saw him wearing a BTBAM shirt. I'm a fan of anybody that supports my favourite band.

[@rzrbladekiss999]

I listen to mostly metal... I LOVE THIS. Billy is the man!

[@kodymayhew3104]

Bluegrass is just mountain metal

[@skeeterkringleson4506]

[Verse 1] Well I'm standin' all alone By the river of my home Thinkin' 'bout the days I've left behind All the years I rode Not a nickel can I show And the river helps to ease my worried mind [Verse 2] Well the river run all night Lord, the river runs all day I can't run no more 'cause I'm here to stay I had an eye for trouble And I've lived a life of pain I sit back and let that water heal my brain [Chorus] I'm letting go of all my trouble I think I'll be right here to stay Well the water keeps a-churnin' while my poor heart is burnin' Muddy water, take my pain away [Verse 3] Well one thing I want to know Lord, is where we people go When everything comes crashin' to the ground Meet me at the creek Grab a beer and tap your feet See that muddy water flowin' down Chorus] I'm letting go of all my trouble I think I'll be right here to stay Well the water keeps a-churnin' while my poor heart is burnin' Muddy water, take my pain away [Instrumental] [Verse 1] Well I'm standin' all alone By the river of my home Thinkin' 'bout the days I've left behind All the years I rode Not a nickel can I show And the river helps to ease my worried mind [Chorus] I'm letting go of all my trouble I think I'll be right here to stay Well the water keeps a-churnin' while my poor heart is burnin' Muddy water, take my pain away Muddy water, take my pain away

[@asloperal]

That boys good, that boys damn good

[@Richard_Lush]

I totally agree. They’ll keep it alive.

[@BP89989]

Love how he walks over to everyone and just nods his head

[@k00patr00pa1]

As a Deadhead and Phan theses Jams are mind blowing!

[@1BSteady]

Greensky Bluegrass and these guys are the bluegrass I need...Billy shreds that guitar

[@georgewashington6225]

Well Jerry and phish covered a lot of old bluegrass songs...so....not really "mind blowing"

[@nestorjlimph]

They are all fine musicians, they compliment each other and without overlapping. Cheers to this group by Billy Strings

[@django1]

A world-class flat picker with a pedal board. How can you not dig that?

[@Cyrilmc222004]

Billy Strings you are phenomenal and your band there too. You young man are absolutely incredible and amazingly talented and so very very clever too. Please stay safe and well too xxxx Mags ❤❤❤❤

[@tobiasoellers146]

Long Live Bluegrass. I love this music and the skills of these guys. Brillant

[@Ozzierob]

That's it. I'm moving to a mountain and living off bluegrass

[@shawn9501]

Not a bad life

[@EndingTimes0]

That's essentially what I'm doing this very moment lol. Driving from mn to az to live next to a small mountain in the desert and play my guitar and listen to music, and shoot a shitload of guns.

[@wallgod663]

Living better by chemistry ,

[@alro11]

This is AWESOME❤

[@foreversunrise8749]

Bravo lads. When the kids are grinning and jumping up and down for joy. When the Elders give you a standing ovation. You put together one heck of a performance ;-)

[@professorl.hilton.]

There are masters of the guitar and then there is Billy strings God bless him he’s a prodigy

[@ruthgraham6131]

BE CLEAN BILLY/TRUST YR TALENT/YR GREAT/REST OF BAND V.GOOD ALSO

[@Kenttx100]

Plays their asses off loving every bit of it

[@user-vx5tq2ec5g]

I’ve always found my peace and focus near the refreshing water of a river or falls. Or the crashing if ocean beach waves and how I feel when I dive into a cold lake naked…..cleansing my soul….this music reminds me of that….

[@thebackyardbear]

Every person that walks thru the Pearly Gates should personally thank God for sending us Billy Strings.

[@anthonykusiak7961]

A breath of fresh air from these world class musicians, they do American music justice like no one I’ve seen since the Dead in their prime . Beautiful is all I can say!!!!

[@Behindblueeyesinca]

There is hope for the future of music! Hell Yes!!!

[@Sancho_n_Banjo]

This is INCREDIBLE

[@ARolls-dd2zd]

The whole thing is transcendental!

[@PickPlay720]

The FUTURE of Bluegrass SO GOOD!

[@roseblake5803]

These guys are making Bluegrass funky and I am loving it !!!!! Please keep rocking !!!!!

[@andrebucks2606]

That fiddle solo had me feeling types of ways I’ve never felt in my entire life

[@trevnico]

the whole crowd went nuts on that one

[@justinhacker4893]

This dude is unreal...simply awesome!

[@darylvale17]

I saw him at winfield ks and manitou springs he had guest mandolin player for this song 20 minutes long incredible!

[@jord008]

Hey theres more than one guy up there tearing it up

[@markedwards1557]

I love this guy, and all the different people he plays with... It's like an acoustic "Mahavishna orchestra" back in the days of cid.

[@dharpbend2801]

How could one not appreciate this presentation ?

[@emerc5210]

Billy is obviously next level but to be fair everyone of the other guys are amazing as well. They are pushing each other to be even better.

[@ewaldsteven]

Holy cow that was lit. This guy is the truth!!!

[@MrBenmiester]

when my bones and joints hurt I put on these guys and it just makes me want to get up and move, Thanks Guys

[@jeffwilliams8074]

Just burned one at 2:30 AM during the first full day of virus lock down in Orlando. Listened to this song for the first time and I am blown away. I have heard a little of Billy's music. But that is one of the greatest renditions of any blue grass song ever played. Them boys can pick!

[@wallsmile6184]

Very beautiful. Super. Healthy and very happy Billy Strings.