Billy Strings - “Ramble On” Asheville, NC. Oct. 31, 2022

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[@maryhassler8611]

I am so amazed by the wide range of music that Billy Strings does so well. I am 71 years old and know a lot of the older songs he plays and I am speechless. He must be a perfectionist. I could listen all night. So young to be so good.

[@donaldsicurella9311]

i just now seen some of he covers he does he dam good or a bad ass i should say

[@jeffwilliams8074]

At the risk of redundancy, I will repeat over and over, that Billy Strings is the baddest guitar player around today. He absolutely embodies the spirit of bluegrass, blues, country and rock n roll, all in one good young human being.

[@adamhamilton3187]

He is the anointed one. He will keep the music going for decades hopefully. The best there is, and when it’s all done, maybe the best ever.

[@kathybehlen7088]

yes!

[@scottsmith8718]

Really good human.

[@justincantlin2795]

Agreed my friend!! The music will never stop with billy!!

[@ACMxxxx2]

The only issue I see is the lack of original content. Great musician, and love him

[@amidd_outdoors]

Casually dropping Allman Brothers licks in a Zeppelin cover….A+

[@morpher44]

yeah. well spotted. A hybrid of Zep and Allman Bros. I was trying to figure that out.

[@KC426859]

i was thinking this haha. he’s a huge ABB fan, played with derek trucks and jack pearson which is a badge of honor

[@scottmurphy1946]

Glad I wasn't the only who thought they suddenly were playing "Blue Sky."

[@mikeweir3680]

Blue Sky Baby!!! Inside a Ramble On structure...WoW!!! And the very pretty fiddle player, and not to mention the beautiful Flautist(the flute player)...WOWOWOWOW!

[@robertwood4681]

@@KC426859 And he's got Duane Trucks behind him on drums.

[@umbuweichambers2588]

Billy is Lord of the strings!

[@markhill9275]

But Jimmy is God!

[@AlaskaB83]

@@markhill9275 dont you mean Iluvatar?

[@billackerman5465]

Bmfs,,mmffkr!!!!!!

[@billackerman5465]

Don't mind me😂

[@tedlivermore6955]

Ok i like that 👍

[@SkeletorJenkins]

I'm not into wizards or bass players but a wizard bass player is a cool thing to see.

[@Gardner0871public]

Man cranking out Zepplin’s Ramble On in LOTR cosplay is so awesome 🤩

[@martyconroy3786]

It's a Halloween show

[@jessicastoke777]

This kid came into this life to melt faces 💥🔥

[@bentoncushing8693]

Amazing

[@joshuadowling8778]

Amen. The kid smokes everyone. I just sold my guitar.

[@jeffmyers7002]

And Billy nailed the vocals too......what a man!

[@justinarnett9873]

Most surprising part. I mean he's a good singer, just didn't know he could pull off that vocal style so well.

[@anthonybright8373]

Just when I thought all was lost in today's music, along comes this dude. Billy Strings fkn rocks

[@lancegrey1225]

Listen to LED LEPLEN FIRST! Then listen to this guy TRYING TO COPY IT!

[@finnmacdiarmid3250]

⁠@@lancegrey1225man not at all, homage among his other original styles more so. If anyone needs the boot for being a ripoff it’s Greta can Fleet 😂

[@lancegrey1225]

@@finnmacdiarmid3250 lol 🤣,,, yeah

[@joshuashackelford1580]

There's just nothing that billy isn't amazing at. How lucky are we. Holy shit.

[@tylerclinebell8926]

BILLY STRINGS PLAYING LED ZEPPELIN??? I must be dreaming, This kid is too good and amazing and just what we need. wow.

[@markhill9275]

Everyone plays Zeppelin.

[@philjoy6635]

And pink Floyd

[@joshuadowling8778]

Why do you think that is? Zeppelin is fucking tits!

[@thinkaboutit..ministries]

Man he slayed those vocals...totally unexpected 😲

[@maryhassler8611]

i am 71 years young. Grew up with some of the songs ,like this one, and he can play and sing and sound the s ame as the original. AMAZING musician !

[@ifnotforgrace5345]

Look at our little Bluegrass Elf ROCK; Well done Billy

[@benbarclay5546]

I was once walking down Bloor street in Toronto on a busy summer Saturday night and a guy came sailing down the middle of the street on a skateboard, weaving through the gridlocked cars, playing Ramble On on an acoustic guitar. Life doesn't get much better than little moments like that.

[@BillyBobChuckNorris]

I'm completely convinced there's nothing that this dude cannot do!!!🤘🤘🤘

[@barneyronnie]

Allman brother's style jamming ... fascinating!

[@TheDeecue]

My favorite LZ song by far. When I first heard it I was 16 and it gave me chills. I'm 63 now and it still delivers those chills! And Billy puts just the right touch of "Southern Charm" on it...nice!

[@FlatEarthFighter]

I'm 62 and I felt the same way

[@kurtmadison9517]

That’s called Ionia charm.

[@robbie5984]

@@FlatEarthFighter I think a big factor is how timeless real country music and bluegrass is. Not to mention how talented of a musician he is. People like him last longer than any of these fads fading in and out.

[@cousinadam5157]

I grew up with lukewarm feelings about Plant’s vocals and LZ in general until I heard a good tribute band (Physical Graffiti out of CT) perform Kashmir through a full tilt arena PA - Moog synths and everything- and in the face of that glorious onslaught I “got it”. And how! Billy sure knows how to work a Les Paul - one can imagine the sh*t eating grins at the end of that performance! I sure can 🤪

[@charliedillon1400]

His solos here sound more Allman Bros than Jimmy Page.

[@mopopskull9259]

I wasn't wrong about this young man. Talent flows through his veins...the fiber of his DNA.

[@mopopskull9259]

Guard yourself my friend. Always remember your roots. You've become a large target. The bigger you become, the more attacked you'll be. Trust the Creator and give it all to Him. Love and blessings on you and your family.

[@mopopskull9259]

Thank you. Were you talking to me or Billy? I think you meant to reply to Billy. Blessings to you and your family as well. May the Creator of all watch over and provide for you.

[@roberttarrh3969]

@@mopopskull9259 Good ol' Michigan boy.

[@ReidMcClure-pv9yb]

A blazing “blow your socks off” rendition. Whew!!!

[@byronfortier6555]

He's a great singer. Nails this vocal.

[@RoninRadu]

Holy shit. Unbelievable rendition of my favorite song ever. Keep on rambling. 😍

[@Boethius411]

Billy strings holding a LP burst is a thing of beauty.

[@scottolson7450]

Billy's the Best thing that's come to music in a very very long time, love this guy man and he's humble as well!! Keep rocking man!!

[@jimrebr]

This is an excellent video, that Halloween concert is still so great to see, I love Billy Strings and his awesome bands, and Zepplin’s Ramble On, his hobbit ears are fantastic, love me some Tolkien costumes and this fantastic song. Takes me back to the 1960’s-70’s & seeing Led Zeppelin, thank you 😊 ❤🎸✨👏🥰⭐️👏

[@ManCrew]

Billy Strings on an electric guitar is like Mike Tyson taking a baseball bat to a fist fight. Nobody attacks an acoustic guitar like he does. He forces it to sound like an electric against its will at times. Seeing him unchained on an elctric is incredible. What a great performance. Amazing artist! I love the bluegrass stuff he does but it's cool to see him blast off on some Zeppelin.

[@marshallc6501]

I’ve been playing for 50 years. This man is my god.

[@FlatEarthFighter]

Holy crap Billy playing Zeppelin..amazing

[@frankierodriguez8661]

Wonderful. I can feel Dickey at some point for sure but Billie has his fabulous style and phenomenal voice always.

[@EDLaw-wo5it]

Jeez what an entertainer. The best of the best.

[@kurtweiand7086]

This was done real well. First time l heard Billy on a Paul, wasn't disappointed.

[@UtahWaterLog]

HO LEE FU KING SHIT, MAN! I didn't want this to stop. Billy's voice is great and his playing goes beyond adjectives. Ramble On is near and dear to my heart and justice was done here. Bravo, over and over.

[@TGun7]

Standing ovation! BRAVO! BRAVO!

[@ACBD90]

Led is one of my favorite bands...this blew me away!! BRAVO BILLY AND BAND!!! 👏 👏

[@bobralph5072]

So dam cool to see a young dude taking one of the greatest lz tunes and making it his, without losing it's power.

[@juniorwhitefish]

Has anyone before been able to channel both Doc Watson and Jimmy Page? Impressive. Most impressive. The kid’s got it all.

[@angelaiubatti7398]

He sure does , don't he though

[@angelaiubatti7398]

You gotta ❤️' em

[@jaredwblack]

Yea, and while dressed like Bilbo Baggins

[@aarinteich3585]

Yes! And the chops to sing RPlant and Ozzy - the man is a proper talent!

[@morpher44]

yeah, and Jimmy Page didn't need to sing.

[@ahsuser]

Holy Christ. This whole series is amazing. Pulling this stuff off live takes talent and practice most mortals can't contemplate. Sitting here beside myself,

[@RossIsWatching]

yeah hes doing shit through different bands like its just how it goes, you cant just do that

[@carlosmontana8840]

All this was GREAT but that flute was badass

[@williamleather500]

Very Good . . . . . Rock On . . .

[@freeman5252]

This was my first Billy Strings concert but it won't be my last. Superb musicianship from all

[@stevebarci179]

When he has a guitar in his hands he certainly has his shit together. How can you not love that???

[@randycrager4074]

That was awesome.! Probably the only time anyone has ever tried to play that song and done so well, AWESOME!

[@amjrpain919]

Seeing young people play the music I grew-up on warms my old soul... 💯💓 Thank you Billy! 👋😎👍

[@kellyball2665]

One of the best nights and shows of my life! I was a very stoked Galadriel in the stands that night as The magic filled the air. EPIC as all get out!🎉 🪄

[@laurinoblebriner682]

Led Zeppelin Rocks and Rolls ! You rock Billey !!

[@stevenhanson6057]

This guys gonna play twenty things, “He’s Billy Strings!” Thank you Billy and band.

[@wendylucka2397]

I am speechless! Not really....that was very unexpectedly awesome!! He's the real deal, wow!

[@SLAMBANGO]

I'm a lifelong Hendrix, Schenker, Van Halen, Satriani, Vaughn fan -- and Billy Strings was already in that list of names 3 years ago. He is - in my opinion - the best guitarist alive , and one of the best who ever lived. Just my humble opinion.

[@tommartin7833]

Best? Emotionally? Technically? Musically( I.e. theory) Feel?Knowledge of the instrument? Speed? So many levels…just enjoy the music don’t try to rate the player.😊

[@SLAMBANGO]

@@tommartin7833 How about you appreciate music in your way - and don't tell others how to listen or evaluate music. We all have our preference and style. So, yeah... best.

[@davidpetersen8909]

@@tommartin7833 Best in every aspect you mentioned and a lot more you did'nt. Billy is my generations Wonder, like the Hendrix of my generation

[@Marshall_Stacks]

@@davidpetersen8909 Yes. Gen X music freak here. Mr. Strings really is one of a kind. Super kickass just like all the greatest players.

[@davidpetersen8909]

@@Marshall_Stacks i play myself,flatpicking like billy,and I mustang say,the way he spins enchanting lead lines,and Are incoporating crosspicking and chords,so that he is basicslly a one Man band, is not easy. It Takes many a years to master, im about a year into learning bluegrass, been playing blues,rock, and pop for almost 20 years,and i am nowhere near Billys level when it Comes to bluegrass 🙏🏾

[@jman4951]

This is just killer!! LOVE IT!

[@forthedoggiesguitars2277]

Billy not only thinks outside the box when it comes to raising the bar as a musician, he creates another box. Love to see him put out an album of killer covers.

[@gsmarin1]

God Bless Billy for taking on any genre of music and Crushing!

[@grumpbutton]

Incredible. So casually ripping this tune. Love you Billy ❤

[@andrewboore3899]

Ive seen it in a few other comments but I can definitely hear some southern rock style sounds weaved into Billys playing during this song. Very cool

[@marktrue9142]

Best cover ever! The costumes take it to the next level!

[@liviomiraglia602]

Holy shit man. THERE IS A CRACK IN THE UNIVERSE! BMFS!!!!

[@BillytheKid-33]

lol, yes there is!!!

[@larrrywells7932]

So good. So much soul it'll bring a tear to your eye. I don't care how old you are or where you're from. When it's the real deal you can feel it.

[@tomwagner6334]

🎯

[@McAssBlast]

Very fitting tune for their costumes! Billy strings is tuff

[@stevesenko9455]

This guy is awesome

[@user-gm7ft2nq7c]

Come across this by accident. FFS fantastic.

[@donfauth364]

Amazing! He can play any guitar or stringed instrument in any genre. Bluegrass, rock, old style fingerpicking, blues up the wazoo!

[@bobbynewell2736]

Seeing this live was an amazing experience

[@phoch72]

Best concert I have ever seen

[@emilythomas2577]

Same

[@newbutt]

OUTSTANDING!

[@cK-2794]

What a display of talent!❤

[@maryheim-hancock8625]

Dont take that wrong. Billy hell of a talent and one of my favs at moment. Band is fabulous. But covering a classic like this with your own twist by a group this good not shocking it's so good. Billy seems born for this. Sure raised for it. The show with his dad top of my list curently!

[@dannyphillips7196]

Most Definitely the best guitar player around

[@beboppinblue]

I think I'd give this two or 3 thumbs up if I could

[@marthaboonedalrymple9523]

This band and Billy Strings are the best EVER! I love it!!!

[@stomper2582]

That’s what I was going to say. Maybe the best in the last 2 generations. I’m 74.

[@PrettyCoolFriend]

He’s good on guitar but that guy is a real wizard on bass!

[@jordantbaker]

underrated comment

[@MitchellThornton-zs5es]

No hes great

[@7322mark]

"He's good on guitar"?? and you are talking about the bass? You obviously don't know much! but yes - the bass player is fine. But - Billy is a phenomenon. Pull your foot out of your mouth now. The boots don't fit -

[@davidbeckerman4431]

@@7322mark it was a joke lol, play on words

[@rdgSWwot]

You need to look up "billy strings whiskey river" on acoustic guitar. Then get back with us.

[@jessicastoke777]

Ridiculous how on point music can be sometimes 🌠

[@imdabeast100]

Agreed. Not one extra note, not one note deficient.

[@econhelp583]

This is so very very good! Love this! I’ve been listening to rock since the 60s and this performance lives up to the greatness of rock and roll from that era! Awesome!!!!

[@spazzticzeal6238]

I didn’t realize a hobbit and wizard could play this good!

[@davidhaynes3126]

Massive tune. All time favourites Great job.

[@reveland82]

WOW this kid has it ! I love it , keep it coming brother .

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Never thought I’d hear Led Zepplin with no John Bonham. Can’t say I didn’t miss him.

[@plainwhiterapper1]

Love Billy, I’m a newbie fan, saw him first time Dec. 2023 in Baltimore, went to Nashville in Feb. 2024 to see him, and now I’m going to Lexington Ky for two nights April 2024. I think I’m in the cult. Love how him and his band play so well together. Billy seems to be a down to earth humble person, as far as I can tell.

[@benbarclay5546]

Gandalf not too shabby on the bass either. He catches the vibe. Loving Billy on a Les Paul.

[@1coopjsn]

I was my thinking the exact same thing. Really laid it down.

[@charlesflannery3351]

I was lucky enough to see Billy and his band in a small venue called The Burley Oak in Berlin Maryland on a Friday, then at Peach on Saturday. He played electric with Pigeons, amazing. As a guitarist that I know said the first time he ever saw Billy, He shouldn’t be able to do that. We’ve seen him quite a few times, and every single time, he just drops jaws.

[@Muhlenburger]

Yeah, they rocked this!

[@massenafc]

playing a song that ends with a verse about Mordor and Gollum. doesn't get any better than that!

[@Blaps16]

That’s Mr. Royal Massat. Legend amongst men.

[@claudiabean2295]

Oh man, I'm knocked out. Amazing. My favorite Led Zep song, also...fabulous wow thanks all

[@wesweldon8350]

I was about four rows back , incredible weekend. People should hear this entire run

[@pdrhound]

Bravo Billy

[@christopherhanna5754]

Asheville won Halloween this year hands down ... people will rave about about and listen view and listen this concert for a long long time..... Billy is the epitome young exxeptionally skilled musician artist just arriving at his peak power. Also someone send a link to Robert Plant Jimmy Page and John Paul J. How could they not love this... Respectfully

[@alang17]

I went to their 10/31/2021 Halloween night show in Asheville. It was INCREDIBLE!!

[@kurtweiand7086]

You can bet they have heard at least about it by now!

[@johnsmith-be8of]

wow, this kid can jam, first time Ive seen him, Ive listened to about a dozen songs, country, rock, he sings them all,

[@andreamanley3411]

I come from a very musical family Billy Rocks your socks off !!! Congratulations Dude !!!!! Keep it coming!!!!!!

[@bptraveler6608]

"We may be old but our music will never be matched again." Jimmy Page. Dig it man, really heavy and cool.

[@robman243]

Such a very very accurate statement! How very fortunate our generation was to experience so many gifted artist.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

He's right, you know.

[@slowsteve3497]

Actually. I feel pretty lucky to be alive as Billy is killing it. He's once in generation gift.

[@davidpetersen8909]

Billy carrying the torch tho. He inspires everyday

[@robertwoodward9231]

@@marymargaretmoore9034 Imo Derek Trucks is the finest guitarist on the planet. Billy is good but if they were to cut heads, Billy's would drop pretty quickly. He is the one carrying the torch of all the greats that came before. To many to list.

[@richardthomas9198]

Billy strings is one of the best up and coming guitarists out there and he's got a great band. Nowhere to go but to the moon for these guys and gals

[@SLAMBANGO]

one of? I'm a lifelong Hendrix, Schenker, Van Halen, Satriani, Vaughn fan -- and Billy Strings was already in that list of names 3 years ago. He is - in my opinion - the best guitarist alive , and one of the best who ever lived. Just my humble opinion.

[@franklee6301]

He's not up and coming, he's arrived and everyone from Wier to Claypool to most of the Bluegrass world have passed him the torch this past year. Just check out his Ryman run and it's clear, he carries the energy now.

[@erichfetterolf3720]

He’s not up and coming anymore, that was 10 years ago when we were all hanging in Traverse City Michigan!🎸❤️

[@erichfetterolf3720]

My bad Frank didn’t see that bro✌️

[@ianross1641]

There is nobody on the same level as Billy, there’s nobody in the same building as this guy.

[@ThinWhiteAxe]

HELL YEAH! I LOVE THIS SONG. And Billy & friends do it justice! Right down to the scatting at the end, you can tell he's a fan and has listened to it many times. 😆

[@davemay1628]

Phenomenal crowd!!!! Amazing jam. Rock the f*ck on indeed!!!

[@johnlockie]

One of the most under rated baselines of all time.

[@michaellauletti6552]

Refreshing sound.good old hard rock.excellent guitarist.

[@austinglazer]

Billy freakin’ Strings!!

[@robbie5984]

Billy is the man. Best music (that is not hip hop…) to come out of Michigan since Seger.

[@DKsamps]

Dont forget the Stooges too!

[@robbie5984]

@@DKsamps truth! Iggy is the man.

[@rustyramsey7845]

Uncle Ted and Kid Rock!

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Fffffloored! Fuaaahhhh keeeyyyeahh! Best cover ever!

[@newfreenayshaun6651]

Smells like Allmans.....😅

[@wesweldon8350]

Absolutely killed it

[@taimeuppe6174]

Excellent rendition... I just wish some original stuff this good would pop up sometime

[@lizzy620]

This show was magical. New Orleans was fantastic. See you soon in Nashville!

[@reginabreton9671]

Awesome cover tune from an amazing group of musicians! Billy strings blows my mind!

[@Hill177]

Just feeling a mood and listening to Billy for the night; find this recording and so jealous that I went on Saturday. Oh what I would've done to see Billy play my favorite Zep song live.

[@andrewhelfand2534]

Great version