Billy Strings sings Theo the ❄️ blues

[@baTonkaTruck]

Some of the cleanest pickin you'd ever hear on God's green earth.

[@BEEFBRSKT]

Bizarrely accurate with that right hand, the syncopation is also off the charts.

[@jonsponser]

@@BEEFBRSKTextremely accurate. Are you upset because you do nothing?

[@pipelayer92]

Tony Rice was the man too now

[@Doyouevenart69]

Apparently you’ve never met Curtis Lowe

[@johntroze11]

When you right, you so right

[@jordanstokes3392]

I haven’t heard flat top pickin that good in a long time. Guess that’s why he’s called Billy strings

[@dunebillyofswanbeach4294]

There’s any number of great flat pick guitarists besides Billy. All you have to do is seek them out.

[@clamlingine]

​@@dunebillyofswanbeach4294literally not even near the mid list of current players 😂

[@dunebillyofswanbeach4294]

@@clamlingine I believe you’re way off base with that statement. He is in the upper echelon by any measure.

[@anthonynichols3857]

Also, listen to Molly Tuttle and Molly’s brother Sully who is with AJ Lee and Blue Summit.

[@garybaxter7297]

Doc Watson could keep up.

[@AlBrownComedy]

Man, I’m glad his name isn’t Billy Hammers or Billy Nuclear Missiles.

[@xerxesman1]

Dude this is gold hahahah😂😂😂

[@davidpetersen1]

🤣🤣🤩

[@largemarge1603]

@AlBrown, Billy Compulsive Commenter approves!

[@wigzme2717]

hahahaha

[@DLY94]

Damn man😂

[@susanwall3363]

They don't call him "Billy Strings" for nothing!!! He's Fabulous....watched him string and play a SHOVEL!!!❤ him & Theo!!!

[@Andriig75]

Billy MF Strings

[@RJ-wx3fh]

I thank the lord hes not Billy war crimes

[@RichardLOVEDAY]

Hahahaha.... Great comment..... Gives me a Tom Petty young Cash vibe... I can't stop listening watching this dirty. Want as my ring tone....anyone know how to do that....please let me know... The finish. Classic Southern Fried Country!!!!

[@Zt3v3]

1st time I heard "dust in a baggie" I knew this fella would BLOW UP

[@javierrivera7876]

Same

[@zbg7819]

Wild bill jones is his best in my opinion

[@gagemungall685]

@@zbg7819”Away from the Mire” is incredible. Full evolution of Billy’s talent into a prog-bluegrass masterpiece.

[@zbg7819]

@@gagemungall685 I’ll check that one out. Cheers mate

[@TurnUpForTheLord]

Same

[@matthewb94]

Can we give a huge amount of credit to the producer for getting his mic perfect for picking up his vocals and guitar perfectly

[@threadtapwhisperer5136]

Preach on that my brother! Thats a badass sound out of a a-cue-stick guitar. 😂 Cleaner than that spring water.

[@outdoorloser4340]

Shout out premature Nick!

[@bryanhartline1696]

Riley Mao could never

[@DSPILLZ2010]

In deed

[@belchbat9955]

Fr the audio is so crisp

[@baldbearded9601]

In today's music, Billy Strings is a kind of gem we rarely see pass by

[@bill-or-somthingbill4390]

did the cover well

[@NoSleepIsland]

A lot of good art comes from pain. So sadly many artists with this much soul never make it this far. That's why the ones who do deserve all the praise they get.

[@jeffpalmer4104]

​@@NoSleepIsland Yeah, man. On the same track as Billy Strings (humble beginnings, growing up way too fast, substance use/abuse, etc) is another Americana artist named Sierra Ferrell. Genuine as anything, distinctive as anything. She's gonna go far, I know, but she's fighting the same against the stream fight as Strings, in that they are both non-conforming to the industry standard (new country) mold. But man, you can just hear the honesty in their music. Sorry for the rant.

[@sukaenacornelius9285]

I’m not from US but discovered him on bluegrass station from US. After making a Pandora account thats only available in US but I use vpn. I also really like Tyler Childers, Carol Underwood and Molly Tuttle. They are all on todays bluegrass station on Pandora. My new favorite music.

[@jack_j.p_-a67.09_y3]

@@NoSleepIslandthat’s because most of those people don’t have good voices

[@jdoedoenet]

I was never much of a fan of country music, but I swear...this kid is showing me the light.

[@shonuff3933]

It’s bluegrass

[@r1s1nggodz1lla]

@@shonuff3933no need for pedantics

[@ruthanna4713]

It's Bluegrass that you like, not country ❤

[@BrendanMcMahon-gx4rd]

​@shonuff3933 thank you, you beat me to this clarification

[@jdoedoenet]

Phew! Thought I was starting to like country there for a second... 😉

[@JumpinJoe]

Now this is country. It's human, honest, and skillful

[@cosmikowl261]

It's bluegrass but yeah

[@zhillsdaniel]

Bluegrass. Sierra ferrel, nick shoulders to name a couple more.

[@TROBassGuitar]

It's actually an old tune tbf old crow medicine show has a version called "tell it to me" , which is my favorite take on cocaine blues

[@nucleak2884]

@@cosmikowl261we get it, you’re a Redditor

[@justincarpenter1197]

Folk isn’t it? No pedals/electricity means folk.

[@JMC8415]

Billy Strings is the modern day Bluegrass GOAT. PURE TALENT

[@grokuBudz]

Only.if you don't know anyone who plays bluegrass and that is your media exposure. He is talented tho

[@zo1379]

@@grokuBudzhe barley had any media exposure bruh maybe in the last year or two but I mean you can watch him grow up on KZbin from videos that are like 10+ years old

[@DH-xm3hc]

​@grokuBudz He plays a lot more than bluegrass. Look up Billy Strings War of Pigs in Asheville, NC a few years ago. The guy can actually play anything. Gives me hope for the future of music 👏👏🤟✌️❤️🌼

[@ShriekinWizard]

A huge portion of Theo's audience just added some good ol back woods tracks to their Spotify

[@GlindaSueParker]

Great advice Billy, very gifted and talented keep it up my man 😊

[@griffingooch1722]

Went to his concert over the summer. Best performance I've ever seen, picking that clean for 4 straight hours. Killer.

[@wanpa4953]

Ironic innit💀

[@griffingooch1722]

@@wanpa4953 what's ironic? Him being a phenomenal artist?

[@wanpa4953]

@@griffingooch1722 It's ironic when the precautionary coke song is followed by his crazy 4 straight hour precision guitar picking story

[@griffingooch1722]

@@wanpa4953 listen to Dust in a Baggie by him. If you find that ironic, it's a meth song

[@Ellipsis-101]

@@griffingooch1722 Irony is not knowing that everyone already knows…

[@GrantWeddle]

Billy is really one of the best and cleanest guitarists in the business right now. I was blown tf away the first time I watched him play Dust in a Baggie and that shit still melt my face anytime I hear it.

[@andreyzuza5521]

Considering that song, I would argue that he is NOT clean at all hahahahahhaha

[@tedlivermore6955]

​@@andreyzuza5521lol and the conversation him and theo had

[@sarcastaball]

This melody is pretty basic patterns. He’s a good guitarist, don’t get me wrong, but any person could achieve these skills within ten years or so. Given regular playing and a willingness to improve.

[@rgkg7567]

​​@@sarcastaballevery time I see videos like this I see salty comments like yours with no videos of yourself playing. You can't handle people getting compliments. You have to make sure everyone knows it's not that hard after all. There is a very large proportion of the world that could practice for 20 years and not be able to play like this guy. You should watch or listen to his other stuff. He was just having fun here.

[@PoeticInsanity]

Wargasm is my fav by him but the spotify version has a dog ass feature, but if you're listening to billy it should be a live version anyway

[@jimbobsluggins]

Man, the people just finding out about Billy. You’re in for it if ya ever catch him live. Dudes a psychedelic force in bluegrass

[@keithamerson2382]

I was at his Halloween ashville show in 2022 it was amazing.

[@jimbobsluggins]

@mikebastiat you deserve a proper face melting bubs. Sounds like ya need it most. Definitely helps with that stick that’s buried deep up yer ass.

[@jimbobsluggins]

@@keithamerson2382 he’s the best. Highly recommend his renewal fest In Colorado. Immaculate vibes there

[@jimbobsluggins]

@mikebastiat aww man it’s so cringe enjoying the greatest performer of our generation!? Then let it be cringe, keeps you fuckers away from the party hehe.

[@jimbobsluggins]

@mikebastiathaha okay buddy. The party goes on regardless if you think it’s cringe or not. You’re just missing out on a legend my friend.

[@bebop4874]

Dudes voice is perfect

[@deadpepper36]

dude really has a EAR for music

[@andrewp1075]

😂😂yeah what the fucks up with them lobes? 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@ColbyHall248]

Bro 😂😂

[@josephsego1095]

*an ear

[@cloudshaffer2801]

Was looking for the comment I found it 😅

[@jasonmcmaster4968]

Theeeere it is. This is what I was looking for 😂

[@ericlorance2089]

I remember the first time I watched “Dust in a baggie” by Billy Strings & I’ve been a fan ever since

[@CarlosPEnis]

It really was a life changing moment. I still remember that one stoned dude in the background hitting the weed pen while Billy jams lol

[@TheJamesDyl]

@@CarlosPEnisbackground stoner dude is as big a legend as Billy lol

[@CarlosPEnis]

@@TheJamesDyl really? What is he known for?

[@joeypilotte5864]

Standing there in his fuckin cargo shorts lol! ​@@TheJamesDyl

[@kennyshewbridge8526]

Whooo helllll yeahhhh. That’s what he’s known for

[@MikeS-sc1yj]

As a native resident of Michigan, I got to watch Billy grow up and play in music festivals with his step-father Terry Barber. What a talent and what a success story. Do yourself a favor and explore his early stuff. Love his duets with Molly Tuttle. Welcome to the Billy Strings fan Club.

[@mizjprice]

Of course he’s from Michigan! All of the best are! (Yes we are 🥁💅🏼)!

[@scorpioeyes333]

I’ll have to check it out! Thanks!

[@starblazer5178]

Are you the green shirt guy?

[@BonsaiBuckeye]

Poor kids looking pretty rough nowadays I wonder what he's into?? 😢

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

​@@BonsaiBuckeyedealing with record companies will do that to you

[@Scottuz]

the song Billy wrote as a teenager is amazing it's called "Dust in a Baggie" and is still one of his best written songs

[@googleboy7530]

Theo Von was just like Barefoot Ben when Billy pulled out the guitar

[@robertnewman2141]

If you know you know

[@capealio]

Wait that's the same dude?

[@anthonybright8373]

​@@robertnewman2141that guitar pickin has a way of doing that. That's some mighty fine pickin and grinning

[@thopkins2271]

@@capealioYeah. He got wildly famous pretty shortly after that was first filmed. I mean, by the standards of bluegrass/folk/hippie kind of musician standards.

[@VonCreeps]

Best comment 🤣

[@mycrazyme8289]

WOW!!!! That is some of the fastest smoothest playing I’ve heard probably EVER!!

[@ryanbeans172]

its the cocaine

[@jimmywinn6457]

Justin Johnson Is A BMFer Also

[@kylealan18]

This man live is absolutely INSANE

[@gcw2007]

That is already magnitudes better than most pop music.

[@SilviaGarrett-c6w]

☠️

[@gyromurphy]

Holy moly that dude is an absolute unit!

[@juice6199]

I'm pretty sure he is like average height and weight, what do you mean?..

[@stevelubs]

@@juice6199lmao. Unit as in he’s a stud with that guitar and picking

[@fuckwithsouthy]

@@stevelubsunit has never in the history of “absolute unit” meant that

[@wyldeyouth]

Yeah nah, unit is used to describe a physically big guy and well units lol

[@BuddyNaysh847]

He’s wearing a Tony Rice Unit Maznanita album t shirt in the pod, I’m sure this is what prompted the comment..

[@zybenson3367]

Very clean and pure! So was his guitar picking. 😂

[@richprick189]

😂

[@gdubya12699]

I don't see how people can hear this and not appreciate country/western/bluegrass for what it is. Forget whether you like it or not, you gotta appreciate the skill and storytelling

[@Isaidwhatisaiddear]

That was amazing. I’m just a chick from inner city London and I’ve never done drugs in my life but I felt that in my soul. 👏🏾

[@chrismclag2258]

Thanks theo for introducing me to an absolute musical genius again. I'm 33 from Scotland and live this style of music 🎶

[@FUBARguy107]

Glad you saw this and like it! I found Billy Strings on KZbin because of Dust in the Baggy. Just him and his friends messing around. Who would have guessed he'd be a Grammy winner just 10 years later!

[@whitekidslikeweed]

He's toured Europe a couple times now, be on the lookout this year!

[@jugginator2.068]

If you like this listen the Old Crow Medicine Show's first 3 or 4 albums

[@JeagerTv]

His shows are really something special

[@noahlavignemusic]

He plays in eu pretty often

[@SpiderPigRex]

Billy strings is a true musician he can play guitar and sing without any effects to make him sound better

[@trappedintimesurroundedbye5477]

thank god you pointed that out for everyone. just amazing how observant you are. Just think we all would have missed it.

[@ksarecords8099]

Ironically Billy actually does use effects. He can make his acoustic guitar sound electric with distortion he does it at his love shows

[@ilyasanzo]

I can't believe my ears that sound came from him 😮

[@Brody1007]

Him either. He ripped one and blew a hole in the other first time he heard himself

[@taurus4205]

Proud to say I was able to see Billy play around Michigan the last 15 years and watch him blow up. Our bands played many a festival around Michigan together. My favorite show of his was just him and his father, just the 2 of them picking and grinning…true magic. Proud of you Bill!!! Dirty Mitten love!!

[@tonyralston3481]

Billy Strings is a national treasure. And he just gets better and better and better.

[@Charlie-yx5gq]

Seen his tats .. boy sold his soul to the devil. Ain’t no treasure in that.

[@DocHudson420]

@@Charlie-yx5gqnot sure a couple tattoos mean that…

[@Septicshites]

@@DocHudson420 pickin a guitar better than dimebag darrell he sold his soul

[@adamplentl5588]

There is no devil. Grow up. ​@@Charlie-yx5gq

[@adamplentl5588]

​@@Septicshitesthis is the kind of shit people who aren't good at anything say.

[@IVANBRASIL77]

God bless him because he is clean today

[@user-zt1ym7zc7p]

Why is nobody talking about how relevant this song is Theo?

[@lastlogicallib]

That guitar is unbelievable.

[@jonydiaz3856]

I believe he uses Doc Watson‘s old guitar

[@aliveinupstate]

Theo got a personal show from the greatest musician of this generation. Lucky man

[@Standonfacts]

This is just Incredible! Billy Strings, Wow!!!!

[@roba9650]

Billy strings is litterally fucking amazing. I now really like bluegrass because of this guy

[@danlc45]

God I love listening to that guy play.

[@saturnsabyss]

Such a mature voice. Perfect for country blues. Very clean guitar work too with some humor. Great artist.

[@tombatteiger3149]

Clean af!!! I'm not even a country dude, but I love and respect this hard. 🎉🎉🎉

[@mcstench8913]

this guy is so insanely talented

[@kgrant3422]

Thanks Theo for giving us another great Artist.

[@cindybombarger9224]

I love Billy Strings. He's the only artist other than SRV and Jimi that fascinates me to no end just watching him play. ❤

[@MariijxanaTV]

Billy strings should be way more famous than he is.. I’m glad he’s on theos podcast.. him playing the guitar has you thinking it’s gonna burst into flames from speed and passion

[@scummydagem2113]

Holy fucccc i wasn't expecting him to sound like that! Absolutely amazing 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@PaisleyShepherd-z8i]

Can’t wait to see him in feb. This kid has totally revitalized bluegrass, especially for the younger generation. One of, if not the most talented pickers of our generation.

[@theresabarreras4775]

Amazing talent! A young man with an old soul.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@WAVE_ZERO]

It’s so cool that Billy strings is getting big and bringing more people into the genre. My elderly parents were listening to him years and years ago saying look at this young man.😂

[@Keebrev]

@mikebastiatplease. This is the attitude that keeps you in a box. Music only improves when it has richer influences.

[@smokedoutpositivesquad1738]

@mikebastiathow is he a hipster exactly?

[@kiwirooks7299]

​@@KeebrevThere's a limit. Getting too many in your box makes it a commercial product that gets mindlessly manufactured; like what happened to vaporwave and Lofi hip-hop.

[@vjensen56]

So glad Billy was on the podcast!

[@TommyKing-m3f]

That’s straight talent

[@jasonflores5423]

Glad they showed his strumming hand and fret hand! Good recording lol

[@laneh5422]

I absolutely love how he added some Olde Crow Medicine Show lyrics in there! That’s awesome

[@haulperrel2547]

OCMS still did it better but this was alright too

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

It's traditional. He probably learned the lyrics from Doc Watson.

[@bridgerparker4275]

Billy's a master

[@JimboHotWings]

Hard pickin' meth master

[@acidscars6363]

@@JimboHotWingsu upset u cant get off the perkies budddy?? Get some help

[@JimboHotWings]

@@acidscars6363 it's a joke. Haha. Smoke a joint. Seek help

[@SenoraMae]

I haven't heard this in years😂😂😂

[@maryefromky]

i'm from KY and this dude is legendary

[@scottiegrav]

I freaking love billy strings

[@paplinkster1081]

Glad to see Billy Stings get the recognition he deserves, been a long time coming

[@adamleblanc5294]

I'm not even into Bluegrass, but I could listen to Billy's music all day. So talented. He transcends genres.

[@FreeHugsMcGee]

Billy is who got me into bluegrass music. Fantastic playing, good voice tone. He just checks all the boxes for me to like his style.

[@cloviswater4870]

Look up Roscoe Holcomb. True bluegrass and the man that got me into it. He’s long been dead but his music still blesses my ears.

[@FreeHugsMcGee]

@@cloviswater4870 will do. Thanks for the recommendation

[@clevelandtyler2]

Check out Jerry Douglas and Union Station brother

[@chris101ward]

By far the greatest most humble modern bluegrass picker, in my opinion.

[@harleymcelwain7636]

Just saw billy in nashville best show I've ever seen truly a once in a lifetime show

[@RonaldMunoz-w9g]

I fucking love Billy strings, he opened an entire world of music for me. Amazing musician great storyteller. 👍

[@imoldgregg8]

Can't believe he had Billy that's cool

[@GodEmporerTrump]

No autotune, no band, no audio mixing afterwards, not even in an ideal sound room for a ringing acoustic guitar (you can see him mute it sometimes with his hand) just pure talent

[@colebradshaw6303]

Legit was looking for someone saying the muting he’s pure alien talent

[@dannywhite4866]

sounds better than his usual plugged in tone dunno why he does that

[@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer]

​@@dannywhite4866that's what I'm saying dude. He's such a great picker, but that fuckin horrible fishman or whatever he has on his Thompson dread might be the worst pickup I've ever heard

[@dannywhite4866]

@@oldtimetinfoilhatwearer I don't know much about acoustic pick ups but I know they should be illegal. Just play into a mic

[@luish777]

This dude going places fast!

[@plumbthumbs9584]

**Lead Foot has entered the chat**

[@knownothingnobody9126]

Fabulous!❤❤❤

[@JosephLeake-u7h]

Words of wisdom with a kick azz tune. Keep it up, they are listening.

[@lance1455]

Bro killed it!

[@officialJOY1229]

Gifted 🎁 What a blessing 🙏😇 🎸

[@MeTube550]

Not only is Billy great,but his Father is great too.Also, when they play together its a sight to see!!

[@Sigmund_Fraud]

why isn't this on every goddamn news channel in the world? that's the best thing these country blue ears has ever heard y'all.

[@JeffMathews1713]

Speaking of ears. What’s going on with his?

[@Sigmund_Fraud]

@JeffMathews1713 his boyfriend got too "excited" during their cocaine fuelled sexy time and ripped out them piercings just prior to orgasming - freaks yo

[@matthughes1332]

@@JeffMathews1713his gauge got caught at a metal concert

[@garrettmb181]

​@@JeffMathews1713 He got caught up young with drugs and trends like many young people those were gauged earrings I don't hold it against him but go ahead he doesn't give a shit

[@masterroasti5588]

Billy Strings. Solely responsible for the mainstream revival of bluegrass.

[@Sammo212]

You sure about that? lol…

[@MichaelHortman]

Definitely was Tyler Childers but I get what you’re saying

[@lesterbronson2385]

Maybe to somebody super young haha

[@TheAnonymous30]

He’s an unbelievably talented dude. And the fact that that mic was set up so perfectly to mix his vocals with the guitar is fucking awesome

[@johntroup8453]

Dude is incredible!!!...1st time I saw him play...dust in a baggie..in some basement...I was FLOORED!!!..

[@MrLaurak12]

Wow

[@oldmoby489]

MOST TALENTED GUITARIST OF THE LAST 40 YEARS

[@cmoore185]

I can't go that far but he is definitely in the conversation. Have you listened to Justin Johnson?

[@kevinogara2138]

This guy blows me away. GET IT....😂

[@jamestessem7983]

one of the craziest people to see live, the dude is a natural

[@Solon-Plato]

My new favorite song.

It's a really old tune that has lots of cool versions over the years

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

Best photography of him playing I’ve seen. Got right in on his hands not what some interviewer is telling you what he’s doing with his hands

[@muscleman125]

Billy Strings melted my mind the first time i saw him and his boys live. Havent missed a show near me since. You HAVE to see this guy live if youre a concert lover like me.

[@shcxatter2]

What the hell, do people even realize how insanely skilled this guy is, freaking amazing!

[@RD-jr8nv]

He is a monster of a player, great stuff

[@BulletToothTony79]

How have I not heard of this guy b4?! Thanks theo.... checking his music out now 👍🏻👍🏻

[@83VIP83]

I'm from Portugal and love this music. Country is precious.

[@colorblindfred]

Billy Strings is special. Check out all his versions of “Dust in a Baggy.” A cautionary tale he wrote at too young of an age.

[@heidilanew]

Theo just bobbin along is me fr 😂

[@GOOSEYBRUCEY]

Protect Billy at all costs

[@357.maggNUM]

Cool cliche comment, what does that mean?

[@tigersharkdiver]

Why do Internet Robots keep saying "Protect __ at all costs?"

[@GOOSEYBRUCEY]

Read it again.. hell even screenshot it.

[@FormulaMonte]

@@357.maggNUMMeans he’s a good person and that and hopefully he doesn’t come across misfortune. Pretty simple figure of speech bud

[@tigersharkdiver]

kinda gay, bud@@FormulaMonte

[@brandygriffiss]

That is not exactly the lyrics I was expecting 😂😂😂😂loved it!

[@CJ-uu3lk]

The 🐐Billy strings is the best acoustic/ banjo player u will ever see live.

[@octoberdawn1087]

Wow! Sharp skills there... he could thread a sewing machine while it's running, I tell ya what. 😳

[@Justboatfishing]

“Cautionary tale “ 😂

[@ToddsDiscGolf]

Theo: did….did you write that for me?

[@abigailboyd2534]

My goodness that was absolutely fabulous. Wow. Guitar playing. Voice. Lyrics.

[@misterincognitosmith]

I wish there was a button that was more than just a “like”

[@gabinohidalgo885]

Man i remember listening to Billy when i was methed out 5 years ago...❤❤❤

[@NittyGritty420]

Isn’t this just an old crow medicine show song with slightly different lyrics?

[@jeanmember]

Blues is always going to be derivative. Consider the likenesses tributary to his influences

[@uncleanriches]

@@jeanmember Great comment

[@andishawjfac]

No, it's a bluegrass standard called Cocaine Blues that has been around for years. Many artists have done a version, old crow one is pretty good but it's not their song. Some parts of the song were taken and different backing music added to create the Johnny Cash Cocaine Blues, there's a little reference in the Cash lyrics at the end "Come on, you gotta listen unto me Lay off that whiskey and let that cocaine be"

[@NittyGritty420]

@@andishawjfac ahh thank you. I’m not really that big into bluegrass. I thought it was an old crow original but that makes a lot of sense. I’ve heard that Johnny Cash song a million times but still failed to connect the dots.

[@joshcampbell9725]

No, listen to "Heartbeat of America" Billy is a true original. But also yea this is an old timey song and OCMS is neat.

[@Lachlans-i2s]

Theo just vibin❤

[@undertheglassmoon2239]

I swear country guitar is harder to play then any genre.. lol