Billy Strings nods to Jerry Garcia, "Loser" 8/6/21, New Haven, CT

[@22hogfan94]

Jerry and The Dead will live forever thanks to guys like this.

[@unclepizza72]

YES!!!!❤

[@chuckscruffy]

Woo pig buddy

[@AmberT003]

I really hope the legacy of The Grateful Dead isn't left in the hands of John Mayer.

[@Stephwoegs81]

Biggest of facts

[@evoddubb]

Yes. Seen the Dead and JGB many times from 76-88. I have no doubt Jerry would be in awe of this dude. Billy takes everything up a notch,his band mates are masters of their instruments. He owns this song here. Jerry has been my main influence on guitar over 40 years. But this is the best I’ve seen this song done by anyone,even the dead.

[@drinajgb2437]

Such an extraordinary talent. As a teen in the 60’s this young man restores my faith in music. And love that mandolin player is wearing a Neil Young tee❤

[@joycejames8461]

The more I hear Billy covering these old Dead songs the more I like him. The mandolin really elevates the whole performance. Looking forward to hearing more.

[@stevelambert3585]

Cant wait to catch him live

[@brycecox658]

Jarod walker deserves a lot more recognition! But billy can play like no one I've heard before

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@brycecox658 Jarrod Walker when he was a youngin: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH6rkIl9qritl5o

[@rogertrozelle8159]

Ah . You like the Dawg too.

[@jamesdalton5067]

Yeah it’s really some great music that they are making crossing so many ages of jam based rock & roll

[@kevinmaddog3064]

Love to see these young guys keeping Garcia, Hunter songs alive.

[@stevelambert3585]

Bluegrass for the next generation

[@dennisbrooks8566]

And it touches another generation . Music never stops . ✌️🙏

[@briano.5746]

AMEN

[@haikat4]

These songs are new folk standards in my book.

[@johnorrock3241]

Amen to that !Jerry would of loved Billy Strings

[@tommcdonough9029]

Best thing to happen to music in a long-ass time

[@billydroll269]

Billy's on a whole different level then nearly all other artists today. Is there anything he can't do? He can continues to cover great dead tunes and yet makes them his own! Mad props to you Billy!

[@davidsnyder5417]

I think that Billy is on to something that we’ve never seen before. I don’t say that lightly or uninformed. I didn’t think anything would ever catch my attention and intrigue me like the Bands I grew up listening to and the bands I’ve seen over the past thirty years. This band is a real gift to the planet right now. I hope they play many years and continue to blow our minds. RIP Uncle Jerry…

[@kosser321]

you too Billy!

[@michaelgifford2420]

He is a well rounded guitar player, he's been in my daily mix for a minute. He's got some sweet talent. Been the hottest thing I've heard in a minute. #1 in my mind at the moment.

[@ensinitas]

he sure is....a genuine talent with taste like mine so even better

[@hippytrippyjonboy828]

Im a guitarist myself and have been since I was around 10ish. Always had extremely high aspiration and ambition regarding where my goal to end would be skill wise. And I find myself able to relate to him and his music so well as I lost a great many years to opioid/heroin/fentanyl addiction mainly but also along with many many other drugs as well. I'm only ok with responsible use of cannabis and psychedelics anymore. Exactly the same way he is now apparently I learned. I've picked the guitar back up and played ever since the very first second I was gifted a used Ibanez electric from a church friend, as I lost my 08 Gibson Les Paul studio all mahogany no finish and Taylor 314ce to my addiction. I'm 3 years sober this spring. Believe me, I'm DEFINITELY taking notes. I don't just listen to the music but I also have been watching him very intently, learning and absorbing it all as I watch. I loved the rig rundown video of him breaking his setup down and explaining it. He's also has very high attention to detail and consistent/picky with his playing guitar also exactly like myself. It's been very fun and interesting nonetheless.

[@jez443]

This dude has SOUL! Can’t be said of most new bands in “the scene.” You can’t fake that, you either got it or you don’t.

[@Zoetropeification]

Agreed!

[@daviddranginis5940]

Best I have heard in decades, if the "scene" or better yet the tradition is in his hands, we are blessed.

[@robertwhough]

Agreed! It's the reason I can't listen to the John Mayer iteration of the Dead ... I just don't think he got it

[@daveyboy8907]

Yeah to bad he sold out got the 33 tattoo and pyramid.. You normies are morons.. Totally in it for the cash and you should research 33 and the masons..

[@daveyboy8907]

Ya he "" made it"" sold thevsoul

[@billysapp5582]

Has THE perfect voice for that particular song, the way its being played! SUPERB!!

[@severalseasons]

One of the most exciting players, not only these days. Has got everything down from bluegrass to Hendrix, Garcia, Allman and back to Dylan or Jackson Browne. Blessed with tremendous gift.

[@Buck82Fla]

I cant believe what I just heard.

[@jasonbeebe5952]

The name "Billy Strings" is the perfect fit! He can play anything, with anyone while respecting the original artist, but also transforming these iconic songs into a whole new version of his own! There are not many musicians alive or dead that have been able to do this! 🔥💯❤️☮️

[@DailyPragmatism]

Robert Hunter’s lyric writing genius on full display here.

[@fredlandes2279]

I love this song, for me it's a top ten GD song (I know, minority opinion...)

[@stephencucinotta2387]

He’s the prince of another generation He can do anything if he wants I’m impressed that he covers bands with such respect

[@stargazer6753]

You are so right about the covers and everything else.

[@jamesdalton5067]

Billy playin with billy and the kidz is some of the best I’ve heard since jerry passed

[@mapiasal]

100% agreed. one of the best musicians I have ever heard

[@briano.5746]

Yep

[@georgestevens1502]

The Red Rocks concert nights are the best band and concerts ever.

[@keithremedy]

Dead & Co has had some good shows recently

[@robdunn1200]

Just saw him first time ever last night in Vegas. Blown away. What else would you consider best you've heard since Jerry passed?

[@Steve-si8hx]

The best mandolin player Billy plays with right here

[@katbow5922]

"BRILLIANT".from this 72 year young lady.......just simply brilliant🎶💙

[@Grandpa_Moses]

right on Kat

[@hippiejoe969]

Thank you for such a wonderful rendition of one of my favorite tunes,✌ Jerry is smiling down on you my friend

[@KyleShubat]

If you only new

[@jeffgaumond4250]

Billy and his bandmates seem to be turning into the "Grateful Dead" of the Bluegrass world, that's a good thing. Billy and his posse are good representatives of the current crop of young acoustic musicians whom we are blessed to have on the music scene these days. They are carrying on an American music tradition that goes back many generations. Beautiful mando solo.

[@billysapp5582]

I've said it before and again, the absolute perfect voice for the particular song. I d heard Jerry sing it while playing but don't remember. Only sudio but it was all that was needed. Love the song so much, I get teary eyed listening to it, also, Billy hitting every single note, cant get enough of that. Puts me in mind of Keller Williams sometimes.

[@calebhart8011]

Man he is young too .he will be killing it for awhile thank God!! 🙏

[@billysapp5582]

Yeah, man, keep your fingers dry, you seem to hit every note. Ive always dug this song and Yall perform it beautifully. Im always think about Jerry during the Summer months.

[@chimp2023]

Great artistic Perfmance awesome please keep him and music going😊

[@dabrooms1455]

50 Years to the day of my all time favorite Loser performed by the Dead at the Hollywood Palladium. August 6th, 1971! Check it out. Billy Strings is just as incredible. Keep on rocking Billy!!

[@limask2815]

That’s insane

[@the_g9456]

I have literally just discovered billy strings yesterday. I have to say this young man is ultra talented. Just loving everything I hear. his voice is one of those very unique and beautiful voices.

[@theepiguy9430]

Keep digging kzbin.info/www/bejne/m3jRpqmFZ7drn9E

[@cumeater87]

Go see him live. One of the best live sets I’ve seen in my life. I get to see him in Atlanta in December again and I’m pumped!

[@alanderson8933]

Billy Strings won the country music awards best guitarists twice in the last five years. You should check out Molly Tuttle ahe`s a lightning fast picker too and like Billy has won the country music awards best guitarists twice in the last five years

[@the_g9456]

@@alanderson8933 Yes, I know who Molly Tuttle is, she is awesome.

[@craigjohnston2479]

Billy Strings is the truest musical heir to Jerry I have ever seen. It's a combination of both the playing and, especially, the singing. I enjoy Kadlecik, Mayer, Haynes, and Herring. I think they all are talented and "get it" to a significant extent. But this guy has the "it" factor.

[@friendofbeaver6636]

Billy's vocals, guitar, band, and arrangements are all bona fide "Bluegrass." The "it" factor is that he is so talented and expressive in the same way Jerry was. His top-notch bandmates improvise creatively and comp so tightly! I've seen him bring it on electric with Billy and the Kids! I'm so glad Billy is getting this exposure and fame!

[@jackwalker1822]

Personally I would rather hear Billy do Garcia than any of the others named. And I know Jerry would love this. One of the many classic Hunter/Garcia tunes. Keep them coming Billy!

[@nickfalk2081]

Had the pleasure of finally catching him live last Fall at their first Philly night. He is the most brilliant entertainer I have ever witnessed. His playing and singing are utterly outstanding, as are his all-around presence, humor, and charisma. I left that show knowing I will be seeing Billy Strings live every chance that I get to for the rest of my days.

[@SanFranciscoFatboy]

a mayers / strings band would be heavenly......... have they ever jammed together? any one know ? john mayer's lead electric guitar is certainly on par w/ strings work..... for pure power n tone... i vote john mayers

[@billshepherd5090]

Damn that’s good music. Love how the song just rolls along.

[@garyhighley9022]

This one just kills me....I love Dead Grass.

[@sarahhhh775]

Gratefulgrass!

[@garyhighley9022]

@@sarahhhh775 that works I guess lol

[@andrewdougherty7655]

Soulfull touches. I’ve learned of him only recently and am quite impressed.

[@DrMitchMedina]

Jerry would have approved!

[@acres4282]

most definitely.

[@fennarios]

lol only thing jerry didnt aprove as music was rap!

[@FolkSongsEtAl]

Really enjoy Billy Strings' and Molly Tuttle's covers of dead songs. A lot of their songs deserve great covers like this.

[@billysapp5582]

Billy's got me shedding a tear, they're definitely tears of hearing the perfect song done really really well!!

[@dianeupshaw5337]

One of the things I love about his Dead covers is the honesty and integrity of the cover. As close to the original renditions as we could hope for.

[@UndersackitchFungalbollock]

He does a really good wharf rat too

[@stevenroberts3530]

Wow!!! This is really, really good. Used to see Garcia at the Keystone 1974-1976 and this reminds me of that magic. Hope to catch this genius sometime soon!!

[@splinterpickerwon]

5 seconds in and I am tearing up. Very good job. You made it your own and kept the feeling of the song as we all remember it.

[@patrickdoyle5829]

Thank you Billy for carrying Jerry's torch you do such an excellent job Jerry the be so proud of you

[@billysapp5582]

His vocals are fantastic and crisp with country twang, diggin it!! That mandolin is straight up beautiful. Billy did this classic justice.

[@stephenhenion8304]

If y'all go to Any Bluegrass Festivals you will see how this develops! It takes time, dedication and a Quest for PERFECTION!! He hasn't stopped playing for 10 solid years!!

[@joevannucci1392]

Fantastic! Love the tasteful, restrained banjo, and the mandolin - WOW. And Billy... he sings, he plays, his guitar sounds like a cannon. Thanks guys!

[@davidbrinkerhoff1837]

No doubt the Thomson is like a 5th person

[@jimmetz9312]

He's a wonderful team player, but when his time comes up, he blows everyone else off the stage. They all start smiling. Good times.

[@Acolis]

billys phrasing on the songs melody during his solo is simply phenomenal. billy is a confident player and that makes him an exceptionally great player imo. i have always felt in the short time i have been checking out billy that i constantly finding myself praising billys guitar phrasing. he is great, and wow im not sure who that is on the mandolin but he is pretty awesome and the tight clean tone is good too

[@georgestevens1502]

They feed off of each other. The magic of master musicians listening to each other.

[@seaglin]

Jarrod Walker on mandolin.

[@davidbrinkerhoff1837]

Pretty sure he elavates the people that play with him the other three are all bad ass

[@georgestevens1502]

@@davidbrinkerhoff1837 Mutual elevation I think.

[@garyhighley9022]

As a lifelong musician , I gotta say, without a doubt....confidence in everything! And Billy and co have plenty.

[@jonathanlipschutz3163]

Billy Strings is a force o nature.Saw him recently and he blew me away

[@brianvoith4235]

Wow... some of the tastiest mandolin!

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Yep, he's pretty great..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/mH6rkIl9qritl5o

[@commontater8630]

That mandolin solo is dead on, no pun intended.

[@garyquade1975]

Love to see Billy doing GD songs. 2 of my favorites at once!

[@robpoles2]

My favorite Dead tune performed masterfully by one of my favorite contemporary artists. Billy gives me peace. Cheers!

[@michaelsheehan5559]

Man, this is giving me the serious goosebumps; wave after wave.

[@michaelsheehan5559]

And that lick leading into the chorus around 7:00? Damn.

[@steinbauge4591]

Fabulous but kinda mellow compared to Jerry García on a good night

[@alexeylinz7090]

Was there man… chilling

[@michaelsheehan5559]

@@alexeylinz7090 Wish I had been. This looked to have been a fantastic show.

[@JPV-j8m]

MASTERFUL 🇺🇸😊

[@lisawestbrook2219]

Amazing talent with width, breadth, and depth. Billy Strings and his band are stellar. I am so happy and thankful they are on earth.

[@lloydbergli6639]

Da mandolin is boss here!

[@heathernichols2731]

I can't wait until November 11tg, here in NY! I got my ticket earlier. Great seats, also!! 🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎸🎶🎶🎶🎶🎶🎸🎸🎶🎶☮️☮️☮️🙏

[@Dankness9]

That banjo sound is great and Billy is a master on the acoustic.

[@tobypuente8841]

Would love to hear a show of his playing just doc Watson and Dead tunes

[@jdcole333]

Wish Billy would go back to doing Dead covers again.

[@drinajgb2437]

My all time favorite GD song. Beautifully done tribute.

[@willymontes6692]

He has always been the Knight of the Rose's to me. Thought so 40 yrs ago and to this day.

[@ulfcallander720]

Best artist i ever listned to!!!

[@bjornbanjo]

when american musicians can play almost everything great respect from Björn in Sweden Europe

[@ensinitas]

rock solid billy strings! you too, billy strings' band, y'all are a fine inspiration to a guy learning his stringed instruments. it's hard to please the old deadheads that have their preferences set for decades now...well played sirs. just the right amount of homage and originality

[@hashburystumble8808]

Yer havering. Loads of old Deadheads dig Billy.

[@hammertime714]

@@hashburystumble8808 dam right bro

[@hammertime714]

You might want to replay dead on the rocks from July 13 this year, or maybe Grateful Mahalo if you think us old deadheads are set in our ways. This old deadhead will be at Billy's album release in Buena Vista Colorado in September for 2 nights of Strings and camping. You youngsters better stay home and let us veterans do this right .

[@acres4282]

@@hammertime714 now if we can replace Mayer with Billy Strings.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@acres4282 Disagree. He's doing fine with the band he's with.... If it ain't broke, don't fix it.........

[@QBRX]

Never heard him before. This guy's good!

[@christianalden5639]

Time to do a deep dive

[@danieladaniela8799]

You’re in for a treat! One of the best of the new for sure

[@chrisryan8810]

You need to check out his newest album "Home". It won him a Grammy.

[@billysapp5582]

Billy, You would make Jerry so proud, Im sure of it. You're making me cry, sounds so good man!!

[@sarahhhh775]

This performance is close to perfection. It is beautiful if a sad topic.

[@classiccountryrevival8563]

His picking always speaks for itself but damn is his voice maturing nicely

[@treypalmer5105]

Sure doesn't sound like he's from Michigan, does he? (BTW nice name, check out my band's channel, Sweet Young Twang).

[@julieschloss7185]

Same thought... I never thought of him as a vocalist, but this is changing my perception. Jackie Greene had the same kind of development as an artist. Absolutely loving this kids work.

[@jengarcia6957]

Right? Omgoodness I always tell my husband look at him how does that voice come out of such a young man. Such beauty such soul. Wow.

[@brandonsanders9674]

Yea, that’s some beautiful picking! A music man is all I ever claimed to be…..

[@kathyhollenbach7413]

Billy Strings and his band are all remarkable musicians. May even make a Dead fan out of me.

[@danlongva8488]

Man, Billys solos are freaking awesome but that mandolin solo was spiritual. He transcended in that moment. It made me feel all fuzzy and warm.

[@sarahhhh775]

Wonderful mandolin solo!

[@stevelafler]

Nice work. One of the best Jerry/Bob Hunter compositions -- a beautiful scary western epic, rivals Johnny Cash in the writing dept.

[@chrisstackpole8389]

Seen Jerry do it. He'd love it. Sorry I missed this show right down the road. U guys rock.

[@davidl2822]

In simplest terms Billy is the man these days. Phenomenal player

[@DanPark68]

Best version of this song period

[@Trifelivin]

I was at Dead and Co finally show in SF .... Jerry paved the way ...

[@andreab6141]

Yes

[@glockboxer]

Saw him a few weeks ago in Marshfield ma... I could see him a thousand times and still miss something AMAZING like this. Life is short but his music makes it sweet. He even has me picking now 🎸👆

[@emilywhidden3584]

Brilliant! Channel Jerry young man. I'm sitting watching in awe. He had such a beautiful soul and you do his timeless music such justice. Thank you

[@Hampw]

Excellent

[@lqforce009]

Man, I got to see Billy in little old Geneva a couple years back. And I knew then, someday soon, he'd be jamming with Bobby Weir.🤙

[@Rhythmrancher]

Deep and mystic quality here :o)) Bravo Billy!

[@jimrebr]

From a huge Garcia fan, this is fantastic as Billy and the band pay homage to the great Jerry Garcia and the Dead, thank you Billy!!❤❤❤I love this music, KZbin kept recommending you, last fall(2023) and when I saw Wharf Rat of course I had to click. I’m so glad I did, now I get to see you at the Gorge in Washington.

[@johnnysize1554]

Listened to this a lot, this guy gets it. It's as close as it gets.

[@sk8tr4lf]

His voice and the bands voices behind it is absolutely perfect harmonics lol they are meant to play together I’m absolutely blown away at how well they compliment each other when playing

[@stargazer6753]

I have to say , I didn’t know anything about The Grateful Dead , but a little about The DeadHeads (probably spelled wrong , not being in the in crowd ). What brought me here is this bright young star , Billy Strings , who frequently sings many songs by The Grateful Dead. It seems that like so many songs of the writer , it takes the interpretor and others to make it plain to others. I like the way Billy does it .

[@augustwest4233]

Been waiting for this one. 🔥

[@Masoninblue]

Warf Rat

[@augustwest4233]

Warf is a character from star trek.

[@liasfiligoj3906]

So glad I found this video. Can’t wait for live albums from Billy

[@jerrygarcia633]

Tapes,give us tapes

[@jerrygarcia633]

And a cup of cold coffee

[@Dogsrule777]

I wasn’t expecting chills but shit… I got em- That was awesome man. ✊🏽☮️

[@GiantSFaithfuL]

My favorite Dead/Jerry tune. You straight CRUSHED it. Thanks for doing it!

[@geraldjones8925]

Thank You so much Billy. I see a small glimpse of just the physical muscle pain as you drop your neck arm as to sling the sting away, just to go straight back on the neck. Thanks for everything you put yourself through to please us.

[@bumsharvest5493]

This kid is the real deal, I hope he finds big success .

[@drewwisse5323]

Jerry came up with those bluegrass roots and when I hear Billy doing that picking style ripping guitar work I sure can hear their styles mesh!!!! I love his music!!!REFRESHING

[@treebeard8475]

Keeping the music alive ✌️✌️🤙 thanks to all the talented young musicians who appreciate the timelessness of the Grateful Dead.

[@thelatenightbar]

Yeah, that was pretty good. Love hearing these old Grateful Dead tunes.. covered, by some very talented bands, bringing their own flavors to the music. It's a real treat. Thanks for sharing.

[@Senerian]

A most beautiful version of this song.

[@chrisgleason1344]

Another great share- thank you.

[@chrishunsinger1004]

One of my fav Dead songs - love how Billy Strings plays it!

[@chrisdeffx6548]

Excellent bass mix and playing..and all around excellence

[@pavelkratochvila6157]

Just enchanting cover, cool rock stuff

[@carolyngarman1422]

Such a versatile and gifted group. I love both the bluegrass and the Garcia and Robert Hunter songs. Absolutely fabulous.

[@marycanfield8654]

Excellent! Wonderful! Love the sound/ sounds! First time seeing this band, Was skeptical, Gave em a listen or two And highly recommend them to you!

[@DaveFrank]

Ok this is a generational talent. MORE DEAD songs PLEASE. His guitar playing is epic and perfect, he's nailing the 1/16 lines right on the nose. epic voice. This kid is MAJOR! God bless him)

[@tonyindiana]

Thanks always been my favorite Jerry tune. Never give up and hold your hand to your heart

[@babyblue61549]

Love the PK Thompson guitar! We took one of Preston’s guitars on the road. Best guitar!!! Ever! And u r amazing.

[@Stephwoegs81]

I can’t wait for St Augustrings 22!!!

[@johnmitchelljr]

Love those new magic fingers. Thank you.

[@jasonjacoby3150]

I love Billy Strings and his band. I’ve been telling everyone about him!

[@brawndo_the_thirst_mutilator]

Love me some BMFS can't wait for his new album

[@iratepenguin]

This is absolute perfection.

[@BaktaBak3]

Love Billy's hair like that. CUTE ! ! !