Billy Strings Nutshell (Alice In Chains) 1st time played into Wargasm 3/18/23 Cincinnati

#billystrings #aliceinchains

[@chrisharris_arizona]

Almost 30 years since Nutshell came out and it still puts you into a certain mood today. Such a powerful song.

[@nickmenard6477]

fkin right man its stapled into our our soul never to be forgotten.....AIC forever!

[@ProdByZVY]

Seriously one of the greatest songs of all time ……

[@pdxhardys8868]

And BMFS does it some solid respect

[@ThePoisonMist]

somber, sad, isolated, lonely, doomed, helpless …. Hopeless …. After all these years …

[@edgibson357]

I have to remember to breathe sometimes when Billy plays.. man it's just that good

[@pwpsmeade]

Damn that fiddle is haunting on Nutshell.

[@matthewginn1739]

It sounds like a whole string section with his vocal, then the solo hits

[@Andrew-on5do]

You know the difference between a fiddle and a violin? You don’t spill beer on a violin

[@denisecantalupo8294]

Agreed ❤

[@denisecantalupo8294]

😂

[@christianv3570]

@@Andrew-on5do ones got strings and the others got strangs

[@mindofmatter071]

That added violin/fiddle is freaking amazing, with the folk sound. Brings a tear to my eyes. Beautiful!!! R.I.P. Layne

[@FunksIncKeys]

Turned what I would call a "chipper or happy" instrument into a dark mysterious dissonant one. Brilliant.

[@johnfischer8867]

yea this song translates well with the older instruments

[@paulkaiser9632]

Beautiful Layne. His last words to Mike Starr, "Not like this, don't leave me like this......" 😢

[@jameslyon351]

The kid on the guitar is fricking Amazing!

[@Scummy_shovel]

It’s rare anyone does AIC justice. They nailed it. Layne was one the best vocalist ever. 🙏

[@fd3144]

How many of us are fighting a battle alone.

[@repairwithrex]

You’re not alone. Open up to a person who will realize the situation. We are all in a hole. Just gotta find the ones who will help you out of it, while they get them selves out as well…

[@theseandonjuan]

Suffering is a building block through god. He is with you if you deal with the pain in your heart and you give your life to Christ. Open your mind. Don’t blow your candle out we have all been there. Today is a new day! God bless.

[@jaredgibson7462]

🙏

[@robertleslie2467]

@@jaredgibson7462 All of us suffer. But we still get up in the morning and go to work.

[@jaredgibson7462]

@@robertleslie2467 is there a reason that you replied to me?

[@bchops4537]

Just successfully pulled untold hundreds of thousands of sleeping grunge/hard rock fans into the fold !!! Well played sir ❤❤❤🔥🔥🔥

[@gui-texzan7477]

💯

[@misomaya]

We were already in the fold. Started seeing Billy at small clubs in 2014. He was our greatest hope for new music that also looks back. When he played this....pfffft. Love this guy.

[@yougonnaeatthat9889]

Been following him since dust in a baggie 👍

[@stevescuba1978]

​@@yougonnaeatthat9889 Same here. 90's kid myself, and a big fan of the new wave of young artists like Billy and Sierra Ferrell, who bring a sense of timelessness and a fresh look at music from all eras.

[@davidlineberry622]

He had me at war pigs

[@jeremycollins4683]

Man! I gotta be honest, I teared up a little when he broke into this. Couldn't f-ing believe it! My favorite Alice in Chains song by far.

[@lamb88ert]

dont be a sissy just listen to it

[@jaytiller1100]

I didn't just tear up a little I cried hard.

[@kellylovelace793]

Mine too and my fav grunge band ever. This is a special treat for sure.

[@natehawkins6069]

A song, that will always be the tear jerker for me. Thank you billy

[@larryhuff2811]

Gotta give credit whereit's due and that turn into Wargasm was EPIC!!!

[@kletomax]

The fiddle addition is absolutely majestic to this timeless masterpiece.

[@user-pm9kc3rk1v]

anybody know what the second song is ?

[@sambeirne4538]

@@user-pm9kc3rk1vWargasm

[@wheels188]

@@user-pm9kc3rk1v wargasm is the title to it

[@kylerhammond2022]

@@user-pm9kc3rk1vWargasm

[@dougbrady5955]

Wish this had a studio recording. This is an incredible rendition.

[@daxlyonwalker]

Live is better, studio more polished...

[@bettycocker2226]

@@daxlyonwalker an official live recording would be best.

[@jameslyon351]

I’m I mean this rendition is almost perfect. I don’t think a studio version would improve this.. That’s just my opinion. I respect your opinion as well.

[@zachwillet4089]

They could charge $100 for a studio version of this on iTunes and id buy it 10 times out of 10

[@chrisbauman2562]

Now THIS,THIS is a artist worth mentioning in today's world

[@HyGuy-pi8qq]

Wow!!! I think grunge era was the best era of music ever. It describe all of us lost souls and gave me meaning to myself. Billy Strings you just showed the world just how special and how music needed Layne Staley but most importantly how Layne Staley touched all music lovers. I was and always will be in love with Nirvanas music and Nirvana, peral jam, temple of the dog and Chris Cornell saved me in high school and college. But 17 years later following my divorce, it was Mad Season and Alice n Chains that saved me. So Mr Billy Strings I wish u would cover all the bands because you sing their songs with the same passion. You killed it brother and I have never heard a cover that had any passion, so thank you

[@jonteemer6972]

Go to one of his concerts. It’s indescribable. You won’t be disappointed

[@drumcorps0junkie]

100th comment bro, 🕯.

[@joshbelcher2755]

Ya need to see him live. Watching a video just doesn't compare.

[@user-kh2yl6nn3l]

Billy and his band are too great to describe . Watch a good couple hours of their music and you'll think this was a warm up . These guys and when they have Molly Tuttle will have you babbling in tongues . lol

[@Kyliebby]

This was absolutely phenomenal. He did AIC justice. RIP Layne ♥️

[@kevinkeels6845]

And RIP Mike Starr

[@trentjacobs3957]

Jerry was and is the heart of Alice in Chains but, Layne was the soul. Layne brought what no one else can. And their unplugged performance was just unbelievably beautiful. I've wore out three copies of that album and own all their other albums. Layne just had that intangible talent about him along with a unique voice that cannot be duplicated. Although Alice in Chains is my favorite band of any genre of any time ever, I've been hooked on Chris Cornell for awhile now. He's got a similar quality about him like Layne Staley had.

[@deadbeats4894]

And happy birthday Jerrry Cantrell.

[@tattooed1979]

Lane would be proud!

[@mcallenbell2279]

It's annoyingly devastating lol

[@lisaclayton5824]

NEVER listened to AIC until I heard this. Thank you Billy for leading me to different genres of music from bluegrass, folk, old mountain gospel❤

[@jtkane317]

The violin adds a layer to a song that i honestly thought had been perfected on the Unplugged album. Very well done.

[@jarrodgrenier7600]

Imagine if they had that fiddle part on the AIC unplugged version?

[@bidensniffedmetoo1005]

@@jarrodgrenier7600it would’ve been as epic as nirvanas. But this guy made it happen. Better late than never 🤘

[@dilstep2010]

would never change that version. it is perfect. the violin is here, this is perfect aswell. all is as should be

[@jtkane317]

@@dilstep2010 I agree. Both perfect in a different way. I guess I was trying to say I did not expect to hear any changes that altered my perception of this song. This did. Took something nostalgic and made it new and poignant all over again. Jerry Cantrell is one of my favorite musicians ever. I really hope he has heard this rendition.

[@JohnnyDollar720]

For real, wasn't expecting a fiddle player to be a welcomed addition to this song, and I love country music. Just unexpected here. But dope AF

[@bigcasino98]

Jar of flies is one of the best albums ever made! I love Billy, The Dead, WSP, etc, but I'm a 90's kid. Gotta love the AIC tribute.

[@ChopAndBrew]

Amazing album, front to back, over and over.

[@kesotone]

Legendary Album

[@FreeMarketSwine]

Listen buddy, you have amazing taste.

[@Grateful420phish..]

Yes it is but a big f off to all the panic , phish and deadhead that laughed at me for saying its a great album.

[@blaircromer404]

Some were always here because he loves to cover Pearl Jam in concert.

[@dianeupshaw5337]

The one thing I hold dear about Billy's covers is the integrity. He does it with such respect and somehow takes it to another level. Well done Billy!

[@DanC-go9lc]

YES he really does.

[@Jeff-nw8lt]

I concure!

[@Jeff-nw8lt]

Concur (spelling)

[@christinekechter5624]

He's truly on the level ❤

[@klaytonvonkluge4905]

Somehow, I knew when I first heard Billy play "Dust in a Baggie" , and heard some of his first bluegrass gigs, that there was a lot more going on, musically and spiritually, than first met the eye .... what a class act. Get you some, Billy Strings !

[@jaimejobe874]

To the girl singing in the back ground......thank you. Your voice really added to this performance and me and my wife just listened to performance last night in St Aug and we both agree that we like this one better because of the emotion in your voice. I love Billy and the emotions that his music brings.

[@SkeletonManlover125]

looked for this comment and found it

[@HunterForPrez]

The fiddle fits perfect, really dìg this cover. If you're reading this I hope you had a good day today. Rest easy Layne.

[@davidrichey4054]

In another 5 days will be 30 years since Jar of Flies was released and it still inspires so many people to this day, including musicians. Rest in peace Layne. You are still loved.

[@rktyler3470]

Jar of Flies is fucking magnificent

[@PiStOlNomics]

Use to listen to this sleeping in a bench torn from 13 years addiction with no one and nothing left .. I'm crying now waiting to go to work,2 years sober and a bed to sleep in. Im so fucking grateful to be alive. So many friends weren't so lucky to make it out alive.. i miss you all every fucking day ! #Love ✌️

[@joewerner6939]

I hold this song very close, I’m very protective of it and you Billy sir, you and your band absolutely killed it. Thank You

[@Unclesmokey314]

Better words could not have been chosen. Ty... I feel the same way. 🤟🏽

[@southboundguitar]

Nah....I thought I was feeling the same way, but then I realized they're just doing this to garner more fans for their shitty music group. No one should touch this song, ever. If you want to hear it, go watch AIC play it. Not a so-so cover. Sorry....I am VERY protective of this song. This is mine and my buddy's song. He has passed. I was actually enjoying it, until they ruined the ending.

[@richardratliff9436]

@@southboundguitaryour a very closed minded kermudgon I suggest you do a lil bit of listening to billy strings maybe learn a lil about the man before shitting all over his projects. He’s one of the most talented younger musicians around obviously more talented than you at music and being a decent person. Be better music is one of the last vestiges of human creativity that can connect every species that can hear it

[@ZChoate]

​@@southboundguitar Sorry, but it's not your song.

[@Travis-pv8vj]

​@@southboundguitar😂🤡

[@jkramer54]

My first billy show. And this was pretty damn magical

[@UnveiledMoonlight]

Welcome to the goat crew! All it takes is one show and your scraping funds to see the next show ! ❤

[@jkramer54]

@@UnveiledMoonlight yeah I'll be seeing him again. A lot

[@growmiezhomiez8760]

lucky you got to see this! i never thot is see him do aiC.. me and dad saw him this year at Santa Barbara Bowl!

[@mikehartford2604]

@@jkramer54 Welcome! ✌️

[@LongueDuree]

I couldn't even imagine.

[@DarrelWilley-eo9py]

Billy may be one of the greatest guitarists we’ve ever heard.

[@dyelbodybuild5601]

Must’ve not heard many guitarist then 😂

[@mikeyazman6711]

I was looking for Nutshell covers and stumbled onto Billy and I was blown away. He does the song justice ❤

[@annmichaelis9984]

This song saved my life. “If I can’t be my own I’d feel better dead” took me 58 years to Learn this!!! Well played good sir, well played

[@lauramitchemkennedy4705]

Oh you speak to me. Also 58, it also took me til this past year. Wasted much time but damn I feel so freakin good now 💛

[@tonygiorno689]

Hahahahah

[@taylormcpherson8985]

​@tonygiorno689 lol i think he got it backwards

[@Fibreandfeathers]

Glad you’re all here. 28 and wouldn’t be here without this song either. When he broke into this I was absolutely stunned in the best way possible

[@WhiteNucklin]

I keep having to learn it over and over again…. I guess I’m just kinda stupid. Right now I’m trying desperately to kick the same habit Layne had. Sometimes I feel like I’m on top of it, that I’m finally free and I can walk away a free man into the sunset, other days I’m consumed by regret and shame, sorrow and self hate. Other days I feel nothing at all. I don’t want to live this way anymore. I just want to live easy, without the heroin in my life, with a couple of friends, a couple of loved ones nearby to be good to. I can’t do this anymore

[@lionrawr92]

Listening to this at midnight now, brings me back to some lonely dark times in college when I'd wander the streets at night listening to Alice in chains, I felt so invisible but the music helped me make it through those years

[@stevebroad8804]

Haha, I'm posting this at 11:45 and you nailed it, AIC always brings me back to college and when I was trying to find myself and figure out what to do with myself. Dirt and this album soecii are the memories of a lifetime!!

[@lionrawr92]

@@stevebroad8804 glad you related man

[@Trailzy]

Same. Dirt, Jar of Flies, and the Mad Season album were all very influential on my transition into an individual. Billy Strings performance of these songs as well as their own is becoming quite the influence and inspiration as well.

[@cef3567]

Well said. Alone, yet you have company. I was there too.

[@rob9200]

Currently listen to this song as i deal with shit in college. Billy nailed it.

[@CatelinBrianna]

Wow. I hope Jerry Cantrell has heard this. I just know he would love to hear that country spin on such an emotional song. That violin was tear inducing. Absolutely beautiful.

[@toddmurphy7038]

Me too...3/18 is Jerry's Birthday!

[@nickkolesnik5054]

You're a real aic die hard to say that. He will

[@nickkolesnik5054]

Notice date played...

[@toddmurphy7038]

Exactly my point, Nick... That's how cool Billy is giving respect to the OG!

[@nickkolesnik5054]

@@toddmurphy7038 one of the ONLY times.

[@amidd_outdoors]

Depression, addiction, loneliness…90’s grunge and sad country songs have some emotion and theme in common when you think about it. Cool cover, Nutshell is timeless.

[@rktyler3470]

Almost like all us humans are fighting the same devil with 7 billion different faces ❤

[@khriswilley3857]

The Stevie Ray Vaughn of acoustic guitar.😎

[@superkool7]

When he started to sing this song I got chills over my entire body. Damn.

[@tylerbeckett7149]

I’ll never forget this moment for the rest of my life. I cried tears I couldn’t hold back and it was much needed

[@demon_3x]

Billy strings never EVER disappoints with what he chooses to cover. Magnificent musician and human being.

[@stant.m4233]

Did you hear that beautiful womans voice at 1:27 wow, she can sing too. not sure if she is in the audience or on stage as backing singer!

[@annspets4]

Audience. Agree. Need some women!!

[@Rossdink]

@@annspets4 I heard her too

[@renoryan100]

i heard her. She was definitely attending the concert but she could sing.

[@leannasabin]

I noticed her right away!

[@jackstraw262]

I’m gonna marry her if I ever find her 💍

[@davidhuffman4036]

Alice in Chains music fits every generation and every year. Thier music sounds modern regardless of the year and they are my most favorite group, and one of the reasons i play guitar and drums. Im 45 years young and their music definitely takes me back to the late 80s and early 90s. Billy Strings is definitely one of the greatest musicians of all times

[@ShockBot127]

And every genre evidently. Sorry. I just thought your comment missed that fact.

[@jonsquier8268]

Folks he just successfully covered Layne Staley vocals & Jerry Cantrell’s guitar. I also saw him cover Warpigs by Black Sabbath and honored both Ozzie with his vocals and Tony lommi on the guitar. Are you kidding me right now?!!!! Billy Strings is the best I’ve seen in a couple generations! Damn!!!

[@CharlieChinchillaTV]

that was definitely not an accurate vocal cover. It was great amazing even but not Layne at all. The southern Draw in his voice is so obvious.

[@jarrodgrenier7600]

I'm glad I read the comments and I'm not the only one getting emotional over this. I can't help it. That fiddle is at once beautiful and tragic and just adds so much emotion to an already emotional song. What a great cover that he made his own. Haters gon hate but this kid is straight up legit. I've seen him 4 times, including Red Rocks last May, and he is by far the best I've seen and I've seen the Dead, Allman Bros, Skynard, and a whole lot of other great bands live

[@TheThreeSeashells]

Man last nights show was such an emotional rollercoaster… lost my mind when I heard this. Gonna be chasing this one

[@jasondement3802]

The best musician in music today and maybe ever! We’re just getting the first taste of Billy. He’s got it all.

[@brentbowie6067]

Whoaahh! Calm down there , Sport.

[@tannersitar3220]

He's great, but geez is that an overstatement. lol

[@brianbarnett1004]

Billy Strings is amazing no doubt, but he can't sing like Layne Staley. (And Layne can't play guitar like Billy) No use ranking artists. Enjoy all the greats for what they bless us with.

[@tonygiorno689]

You clearly know nothing about music

[@gregmckenzie4809]

What a gift Billy is! So glad he’s California sober so we get to have him around for the next 40 years.

[@phegan4034]

I am 61 years old, and I am CRAZY about a new favorite band...BMFS!!! Have not felt like this since REM in the fricking 90s!! Guys I adore you, please keep going! Billy, dear God son....you're a special one

[@southboundguitar]

Special, lol? He's just covering someone else's music.....poorly might I add. It's for attention. It's for money. Did you not hear the dogshit that came next, lol?

[@Ewangskis]

What a perfect cover. Billy puts his soul into everything. Hard to not just sing Layne when you sing aic. And Alex with Jerry’s part on the fiddle!

[@matthewginn1739]

Alex's parts are sublime🔥

[@J_Beazy223]

This is so awesome to see billy strings cover a song outside of his wheelhouse but it was the perfect song so well done. By far one of my favorite songs to cover and listen to. Nutshell is a timeless classic already.

[@justinrayedwards2971]

I knew Billy would make it. I was the one that filmed him in his overalls. dust in a baggie . I told him then he was going to make it to the big times.

[@benjaminhoessle3306]

I just became a Billy Strings fanatic! I may have heard of him before, but I know I'll never forget! Just incredible..

[@peterfinlan8159]

How good is music. two of my favourite songs in one. 30 years apart in time. This clip takes me on a journey like nothing else, man. Mad respect for Billy Strings, people don't give his musical talent the recognition it deserves. Love from AUS!

[@JakeSmart-xs8wv]

Idk if anyone else commented this but the girl singing at 1:30 needs to go on stage to harmonies with him those couple of seconds sounded awesome

[@jameslodwick3261]

That's what I thought Id almost rather listen to her sing it lol

[@shanemiller6982]

I heard it as well , It caught me off guard. Kinda like that moment in the movie "Rockstar".

[@TraciSoloGrayWitch]

I'm able to sing this song and they say I can sound about as close to Layne Stanely as possible. I would love that chance.

[@timp8843]

Trash

[@akeenan3291]

I love everything about this. Thank GOD for Billy Strings!!! 🙏 🇺🇸

[@SirMo]

This is such a special song. It has a great personal meaning to many of us who struggle with depression. You did it justice. Well done!

[@nicholaigardner8150]

God damn man. This is special. RIP Layne. I am writing this about 30 minutes north of Seattle on a rainy evening. It did in fact rain when Layne died. About to grab tickets for the Seattle show this is insane man. Keep shreddin Billy

[@acekingce]

What a masterpiece I’ve always loved Alice In Chains Layne (RIP)was a fantastic songwriter

[@hammbass6879]

Except Cantrell wrote all the songs.

[@cosmic_JAV]

​@@hammbass6879 he wrote the music, but Layne wrote just as many of the lyrics.

[@samdorsey2112]

It was AIC and that was Sean, Mike, Jerry and Layne in the early days. They each played their part in making AIC what they were and are. Mike I. and William are now fulfilling their part in AIC. Layne and Mike made'Their Decision' as tragic as it was. In hindsight what I'm saying is that they were all important. It's AIC at the end of the day - forever!

[@user-es6pm6ts2m]

I have to say, I've adored Billy since dust in a baggie and tinfoil and turmoil... He reminds me of my kids raised by addicts who did the best we knew how at the time.. my point being he took the good stuff and remains true. Makes me smile that this song obviously means something to him. So much talent! He never disappoints..

[@user-rf5tn3jx7c]

It does ❤🤟🤗😜🤭🤭☺️☺️😘😘

[@j.d.shikles7220]

I don't know how or why. Whether it was the universe, or ghost from my past, or God whispering in my ear, or just blind luck. But it worked out for me that I wrestled all of my demons..... Alcohol by the gallons, drugs by the truckload, anxiety, depression. Along with huge anger issues. Even bigger issues with self destruction.... Before my daughter was born. I believe that when you're high and/or drunk. Every. Single. Day. You have no control of the events in your life.. this is where the blind luck came in ... I'm 61years old now. My daughter is 20.... We're in a good place now. She saved my life.... Anyway my biggest regret?? Is all the time.... YEARS.. that I wasted and can't ever get back. That part crushes my soul a little more every day the older I get...

[@mydistrust]

The music industry needed someone like Billy! I love his appreciation for all sorts of music. Rock on Billy!!

[@dew12u]

I love reading all the comments on here and seeing the emotion this band brings to more people than just me. BMFS!

[@joelines8037]

One of the best songs ever written. Great cover, a good blend of styles. It's Alice in Chains, but it's Billy Strings...

[@EveryLastdrop-tw6rg]

some girl has a beautiful voice nailing this in the crowd that was awesome too amazing performance thank you for posting

[@johnbrooksharris1023]

I can’t even get over how good Billy is!!! He pulls out these covers and makes them his own!!!!!!! I grew up on them and it’s just amazing how he keeps surprising me with his covers. This , Fearless, Shady Grove and so many more!!!!!!!! We needed someone to stand out and here he is. Watching him sit in with TOOL is even crazier. He owns the stage when gets up there. This version with the violin???? Layne & Jerry would both be proud.

[@stevenharrison6296]

This is why I love this band and Billy drops all the feelings deep into the music . Loving you guys

[@kane6529]

Yes 🙌 I fucking love this tune and hearing Billy cover it was a treat! That was a great arrangement! Even the lady in the crowd singing harmony was good 😂

[@stevescuba1978]

I heard that...she was excellent!

[@kurtmackenzie7349]

I like that this kids a blue grass player and he can go into Chains or Black Sabbath , the lack of boundaries is great!

[@lmAIone]

That violin was perfect.

[@hvillehughes08]

This got me all in my feelings!!!. I'm so glad I made the drive!!! Nutshell from the rail!! Never forget this moment!! Much love to Billy and the boys and everyone that made this Winter tour so amazing!!! And thanks for the super quality videos!!!!! This tops them all!!

[@gregz3775]

This dude is my hope for the kids that come behind me forreal!!!! I am a gen x'er born in 72. I grew up on the greatest classic rock, went to grunge and Chili Peppers in the early 90s when I started college, and then had the Panic and Phish as my hippie jam bands. This guy leads the next cool generation of young people as far as music goes. I love it !!!

[@clearlycaribbeanreb2895]

Same here cuz 😂

[@kevinmaddog3064]

Yep same I was born in 71 and I feel the same about him.

[@MotherViksChaat]

I was raised on AIC, Audioslave, Rage, Pearl Jam, Temple of the dog and mad season. All types of dope ass 90’s Shit like Infectious Grooves, Porno for Pyros, Soul Coughing, butthole surfers, etc.

[@gcp5898]

I just hope the drugs don't get him early. He has everything to be an all time great, just needs the longevity.

[@kevinmaddog3064]

@@gcp5898 I don’t think so. He lived with junkies and never did it and saw all the damage it does. not sure why he would start now but i guess you never know.

[@ZChoate]

1:26 The chick that unintentionally or intentionally harmonizes from somewhere in the audience: You owned this moment.

[@BlackbirdJ22]

Just saw Billy Strings on Theo Von This Past Weekend and LOVED HIM! Came across this video this morning and wanted to cry. RIP Layne! Violin started and gave me CHILLS.... Nice to meet that Billy Strings!!

[@thecreatonaut6165]

So many awesome grunge era singers gone. Kurt, Layne, Weiland, Cornell ...Chris Cornell's death is the only time I've genuinely grieved over an artists death. Such a great era of music. The good ole 90's.

[@spaceghost8995]

Fools who decided they could handle heroin. Bad idea.

[@el34glo59]

How do you just leave out Kurt? And yes Cornells hit me extremely hard. It's because of the age. Thinking he beat it. It hit home. Kurts and Chris' death both effected me extremely deeply and screwed me up. Just in different ways

[@thecreatonaut6165]

@@el34glo59 I sure did didn't I. I'll fix that.

[@AndyGrazianoNYC]

never heard of billy strings. now I want to know more.

[@MrSoccerTanner]

I wish I could listen to him again for the first time. Have fun

[@WILDBILLSOUTDOORS]

Look up his cover of "Train, Train" he does a 9:13 intro if I remember right, and does things on a guitar in the intro that are just unreal.

[@wolfman5147]

It’s an amazing live experience

[@_beeftaco]

I think no matter when you discovered this song, it takes you to the place you were when you first heard it, mentally, emotionally.. and we were all "there" at some point, when this song became special to us. Such a lonely feeling.. it's almost like you revisit yourself. I always want to comfort her when I hear this song. Just hold myself and cry. Thank you, Billy for doing this incredible song justice.

[@wheelmeouttahereincarnations]

Just introduced to Billy's music a month ago. Can't get enough of it. Just seen him in concert less than a week ago and can't wait to the next show. At 40 you don't become obsessed with artists .. however I think I might not be able to not listen to him daily lol. Incredible rare and raw talent... something I haven't seen in years. His concert was around my 70th concert I've attended ( seen everyone from STP weiland era, to Metallica to Highly Suspect to Wu-tang to Coldplay to Tool )and not one compares to his.

[@Questthecat]

I am deeply, and profoundly moved. + Goosebumps. Thank you lane for your masterpiece, and billy for keeping the old stuff neo.

[@VitaKet]

I'm happy Billy has gotten such well deserved recognition... but damn do I miss seeing him play small little bars with only 10-20 people there.

[@AyayronBalakay]

Billy got me reliving my 90's living in Seattle going to AIC shows and following the Dead in the summer lol good times

[@stcroixatlast]

Billy Strings, one of the last bastions of real music left ❤

[@Headies4life]

Man this may be his best cover. Shit brought tears to my eyes having family deal with heroin like Layne Staley. Luckily haven’t lost one.

[@jeffhorwath3025]

Ur blessed to be able to say that , mine lost 4 in a 2 year span. My only sibling , my bro, 2 cuz , and uncle . But for the grace of god there goes me. Good luck to u and urs

[@CRClouse513]

I am a picky person when it comes to who can and can't cover this song well...but i gotta give him respect, he started the first lyric and the chill's hit me.....just like the very first time I heard this song in high school, and over 2 years later, it still gives me chills. When a song touches your soul....your soul plays this song for the rest of your life....if that makes sense....God I miss Layne and AIC together...

[@MrWonka5MEO]

Plays over and over in our subconscious.. awesome

[@teamparkeral]

I could not have said that any better!

[@redweathers793]

I knew he was a prodigy when I first heard Dust in a baggie.Thank you Billy.❤️🤟

[@RxNmySx]

100% Agree!!!! I wish it was greater appreciated!

[@southboundguitar]

A prodigy, lol? This is someone else's song.....smh

[@mrsimlit]

amazing cover and the fiddle and guitar makes you feel like a teenager again. In 53 and first saw AIC live in 1991, this is class

[@holliee1973]

You can see so much emotion in his face when he sings this song too, the song already always makes me emotional but even more so seeing the emotion in his face while singing RIP Layne

[@matthewlilley2193]

Really goes to show how diverse his influences are, compared to what he’s known most for.

[@wesweldon8350]

He’s been covering Pearl Jam and mother love bone

[@thecannaviking]

Try listen to Mad Season live at The Moore. Laynes side project w/ screaming trees vokalist,Mike Ccreedy from Pearl jam and John Baker Saunders on bass. That's the best show he's done.

[@Fatbikersrides]

He has got to be the most talented musician of our time and the most humble.

[@gui-texzan7477]

Generational talent

[@jayjohnson5016]

most talented musician of our time? is this a joke?

[@Fatbikersrides]

@@jayjohnson5016 hey my friend I do think he is that talented but that's my opinion you may think of someone else.

[@danielprune7921]

@@jayjohnson5016 you must be

[@jayjohnson5016]

@@danielprune7921 no...just have enough brain cells to not think fucking billy strings is the most talented musician of our time...whos next? billie eilish?

[@SparkyAndrews2020]

That man feels it in the soul of his being. That violin cry’s the sadness some of us feel. And for the solo, bravo. Wel done billy, well done.

[@Alienxmilk]

I just learned about Billy Strings... SO MUCH TALENT! Plus paying homage to the great Layne Staley!!! CHILLS... Full body CHILLS!

[@chrisbailey9377]

I love this kid. I can relate to what he grew up around. It's a ruff go.

[@granayo420]

This song just did it man. You know that song you've been needing to hear all night, all week, or for months? Love it Billy ❤, and rip Layne 😓

[@Awoodward7899]

I can't imagine the appreciation Jerry has for this...someone to do his masterpiece justice....timeless

[@xdeejayjones]

Rip Staley thank you Billy. Thanks for the upload as well. 🙏🏻

[@susiefairfield7218]

Love you Billy! This hit so HARD 😭 🤘🏽🫶🏽❤️‍🔥

[@triadlivemusicscene]

Fuck, doesn't it though?

[@Skywinterfree]

Nutshell, the snow flying on top of white top mt, VA. Billy you rock😎🇱🇷✌️

[@raygross1931]

Thank you! I grew up as a roady during the 90s and this song, in fact the whole album is the true feeling of the era. Love to hear it !! Can you play Mad Season River of deceit?

[@cindylou9433]

Strange to think that Billy was only 9 when Layne died, and the fact his biological dad also died from overdose when he was only 2. But what a great job he did covering this one! Thanks for posting it.

[@Capt_Duzer]

Also, thank you so much for the upload and standing still for the entire 15 minutes to capture this moment! ❤

[@musiclove627]

Yes, thank you!!Standing still for the entire song is definitely not an easy task..

[@KrisSol-de6yu]

This is still my favorite video of him doing this song. Thank you so much. The feelings delivered in this performance are indescribable.

[@Jezabel7818]

Omg what CANT he do with his guitar ... This guy is amazing ❤️‍🔥

[@SoNewEnglandsux]

It's really not

[@jessicajobe5040]

The raw emotion coming from the lady singing in the background in the video perfectly captures all the feelings Billy gives at his shows.

[@ZackHamlin1]

Raw emotions brought out by nutshell as well

[@cpgilliam7]

Wow!! Such a EXCELLENT MUSICIAN ❤❤❤❤❤

[@crosstimber]

RIP Layne. Stay gold, Billy boy.

[@oliviajones571]

Wow ❤❤❤ you are finally an artist that did the song the justice and soul it deserves ..excellent job ❤

[@GuitarsandTrails]

My all time favorite AIC song. Prob my favorite song in general. If you are a friend of sorrow, this will always touch you.

[@antmilan7301]

Billy is just flowing with talent. The whole band is legendary. I saw them live and they blew me away.

[@user-ir6vq8gs8n]

Oh wow you saw him live ….. 😁🫶 now that is what I hope to say one day …….😊I was bored just scrolling along an noticed him an I couldn’t believe in my group of people no one had mentioned him wow the talent an his expressions are so enjoyable … now I don’t just scroll bored lol so excited when he plays with his dad check it out if you haven’t …..👍take care Go Billy Go

[@nja1758]

One of the most beautiful songs ever created.

[@jameshamel7898]

I don't even need to comment on what a great job Billy and the band did, phenomenal cover! I'm more impressed with the aspect that the audience knew the words, and sang along. The huge crossover affect of AIC/Jerry. I doubt many in attendance thought they'd be singing nutshell!

[@jaharris3rd]

That violin lead at 3:33 is fantastic!