Billy Strings With Billy & The Kids - "Dear Mr. Fantasy" & More Live at Red Rocks | 07/12/21| Relix

[@dougalexander7204]

I’m a little old man and to hear you do a Traffic song takes me so far back, before arthritis and bills.

[@RiverRat1953]

Yes, Welcome To The Canteen by Traffic was a mood relaxer when I was in the army in 1972. Billy has brought back many old memories through his music. I wish him great health and many more years of his music!

[@dougdunbar4084]

Takes me so far

[@stevemiller5724]

Fuck yeah old man, play on brothers. Break out the jig...

[@johndeeble4095]

No doubt

[@cstroud]

Bro the Arthritis is crazy .. when you know you know ✊🏼

[@dancicleveland5600]

Tried for years to get my late friend, Brian, to really dig on and appreciate Billy Strings. This video did it only two days before he passed. The smile on his face will always be one of my most fond memories. RIP, Brian Laude. Brother, I know you're singing the blues in heaven.

[@CollectifyUSA]

Sorry for your loss

[@Jeffrey-817]

Sorry you lost your buddy. Nothing in life matches close friendship and brotherhood. I’m 66 and these are my values still.

[@josephgrumet]

Amen brother a beautiful eulogy from a true friend I have no doubt he’s in a better place grooving God Bless you Danci. Hardest thing in the world is to lose be separated from one you live but the heart lives forever and you shall remain friends for eternity….

[@mikeday2393]

rage in paradise, Brian Laude!!!

[@michaelkenna2024]

Your precious friend, Brian Laude, shine upon you. This sensational memory shared holds a heavenly heart space for each of you. By your actions of bringing joy to your dear friend, each of you remains connected through this as much as your life of cherished memories together. May Peace Be With You.

[@michaelmcdonald3057]

You can find all kinds of criticism out there why the same old stuff has to be hashed over and over year after year, but when you cut through the bull it must be fate and karma that there are great musicians from a new generation willing and more than able to keep the BEST MUSIC EVER alive in these messed up times!

[@TonyMacFarlane]

Look, when I'm in the mood for re-hearing a standard, I come here. When I want something new and original, I stick with Hip-Hop. There's room for both between my ears.

[@jamesbrumfield1594]

Personally, when I want to hear the Dead I listen to Grateful Dead. Most everything post Jerry is just nostalgia in my opinion, this inlcuded.

[@mr.bluesky3007]

@@jamesbrumfield1594 This is how it has always been done. For thousands of years musicians have sung the old songs, adapted them to the present circumstances, and introduced them to a new generation.

[@dandewar4874]

What a Way to say F Covid

[@bradparsons8970]

Yeah. It’s easy money

[@anthonypatrick383]

Do you think in 100 years people will stumble across this video on accident and go “Holy Shit did we just uncover the best thing ever on the internet?”

[@teamlotus13]

No they won’t!

[@tommytwotone81]

No in 100 years there won't be an us!..... Have you seen the generation who's taking over?...... Bro we are fucked as a species!

[@gr8tfulded]

No, but they'll dig it.

[@pharphromphinished]

REST IN PEACE, JAMES CASEY!! THANK YOU! 1983 - August 28, 2023....gone waaaaay too soon at age 40! LOVE TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY!!

[@justindutton8707]

I miss him so much already 💜💜💜💜.2

[@michaelmadl9723]

So smoove on the sax

[@davmets86]

Steve Win wood is one of all-time great singers, songwriters and multi instrumentalists and is yet, somehow, under appreciated.

[@Bobby007D]

He was overshadowed by Cream and Eric Clapton's success

[@musicplaylists64]

yes. 100% agree.

[@lingeringlead]

He’s a musical genius. However, he is in the HOF with Traffic and won two Grammys. Every band he played in was a critical success. Traffic albums went gold and platinum. He even had videos on MTV. And he was a guitar virtuoso as a child. Yes, Clapton was god and sold way more records. But I’d say Winwood is rated highly.

[@nicholasmistic5440]

Winwood is the shit.

[@steveross4971]

Not by those of us who KNOW!

[@mcashnv]

Old hated Boomer here...I'm so glad I lived long enough to see this great talent emerge. Never thought it would happen again. Billy is unbelievable. And I'm not even a bluegrass fan.

[@ImTreyhan]

I may hate you, but I respect your music taste.

[@mcashnv]

@@ImTreyhan why would you hate me? you don't even know me.

[@kippywylie]

​@@mcashnvI'm almost 74, lived through many festivals and drop-ins but I never heard your term "hated boomer" til just now? Where'd that come from? Maybe you're from Texas?

[@mcashnv]

@@kippywylie It comes from the fact that Millennials have been brainwashed to blame all their problems on Boomers (who had nothing to do with their student loans, etc). It's a serious issue in our society. And Zoomers are being brainwashed to hate Millennials. You should get out of the house more often. Not sure what your Texas analogy is supposed to mean.

[@herbiecactus6687]

One of only 3 people alive who've been to every Grateful Dead show. And looking good.

[@nattyj37774life]

Cool fact!

[@drmlabs]

75 years old, looking good Billy K

[@jda1627]

u forget mickey?

[@mpd4474]

@@jda1627 Mickey missed a couple of years...

[@nicholasmistic5440]

Who is the the third ? Billy, Bobby, and who?

[@justindutton8707]

Some advice for anybody just finding this masterpiece…Billy Strings is one of the best living singers/songwriters/players/performers. He plays 100+ shows a year with a band that sounds nothing like this, but respects the traditions of the British Invasion and Americana music. I highly recommend 😁

[@brownlauren15]

William Apostol aka Billy Strings is the brightest star in the music world today

[@justindutton8707]

@@brownlauren15 you’re not wrong 😁💜

[@alanbrown1043]

never heard of Billy Strings until tonight brilliant love it . bye the way are you any relation of Terry Dutton from Liverpool an old buddy of mine who used to live in JERSEY in the CHANNEL ISLANDS Regards Alan Brown.

[@justindutton8707]

I'm an American Dutton. We got to America in the 1850s and settled in Michigan

[@jackdavis4206]

Rest In Peace to the brilliant James Casey. He makes this my favorite version of my favorite song.

[@justindutton8707]

Same! One of the true greats at any instrument

[@markkindermannart4028]

I think what sets Billy S apart from the other Jerry players is that he really did come from Bluegrass, Jerry's original passion. That lineage matters.

[@jamespreece8049]

Excellent point, i see the connection🤩

[@gr8ful4dead]

Right on!

[@kyzor-sosay6087]

Well said,excellent observation.

[@mattreynolds612]

Meh!

[@angelaiubatti7398]

Hell yea

[@Mrhootie333]

6:30 Man do I ever more LOVE a Hammond B3 playing thru a Leslie cabinet

[@aprilriddle4740]

Every single musician here pulled together & blessed everyone's ears

[@rangzenlhamo]

Billy K setting these guys up with the musical recipe to carry on the legacy for decades to come. Absolutely magical, boys!!!!!! Forever Family, Forever Grateful.

[@leoscar5]

They're my favorite of the post-Jerry era!

[@amyanderson6904]

Soooooooooo excited! #NFA

[@elsemain.1448]

Great to see a bunch of old Stoners and the young enjoying great music a fabulous day. Takes me back x Billy Strings 4 Eva!!

[@hossrocker]

@@SenorSpaghetti Terrapin Family Band also makes truth.

[@401Blues]

Not mention the solid pocket he is laying down to perform over

[@shaunrice1992]

This was one of my dads favorite jams. I can't tell you how many times I've heard him listen to it. He's been gone for 3 years now and now everytime I see it pop up on my feed I always listen to it. This one by far is the best version I've ever listened to and give me goose bumps like the original. Thank you guys This was awesome!!

[@mcd5478]

Comment brought tears to my eyes

[@gregorytaylor1954]

hendrix adored steve windwood/traffic he has a live version on youtube sorry for your lost but bless your memories

[@richardcranium5048]

My condolences for your loss, friend... Truly your Dad was a man of good taste, who raised a fine Son

[@Jonalisa754]

🦋

[@RollTideRoll_GSP]

This is my favorite lineup of musicians around right now, praying they can put together a tour. So much potential amongst this group of musicians. I know they all have excellent bands but when will they get this opportunity again? Never! Bill may not be around the next time they wanna get together 10-20 yrs down the road, or perhaps someone else is gone. Take this show on the road!!!

[@gr1887]

Billy is the best. Coming from a 70 year old dude here. Love he is breaking barriers. Will be there when he is in LA!

[@ODUBlue]

I'm so, so pleased to welcome Billy to the jam family. Seeing his meteoric rise has been a joy, because it means the well ain't dry. Stay as long as you'd like, man. You've earned a seat at the table and then some.

[@tomhoyer2313]

Billy soars on this song. Not many people know he is around picking some of the best guitar I have heard in a long time. He brings great joy.

[@roberttoms5204]

Look at all the children of the Rock... and some Rock it is! Could there be a better place to rock? I think not!

[@TheHarleyrulz]

I completely agree. He’s a phenomenal guitarist.

[@stevemiller5724]

Lucky he sticks to pick. Cuz he would take over rock and electric guitar 🎸

[@johnramsey8712]

damm what a fine tribute to one of my all time favourite songs.....never thought anyone could cover steve winwood and jim capaldi and turn into something so timeless. absolutely brilliant and i am so jealuos of those in the crowd who witnessed this first hand.

[@johnburns5652]

My oldest son was there. Introduced me to Billy Strings. I'm 53 and this young man is incredible! Love it!!

[@codywatts9134]

Rest In Peace James! You played that Sax like no one else.

[@justindutton8707]

One of the best to ever do it (RIP 💜)

[@Doesitmatter113]

I spent almost my entire high school years at Red Rocks. My HS was the closest to the park. This was way before they put up the gates restricting night time access. We would party on that stage with our acoustic guitars till late at night getting stoned. Even explored the orchestra pit and the underground rooms under the stage.

[@dstarport]

Much love to you James, I'd bet you can literally make that sax echo in eternity now! Peace and love brother. RIP>

[@gregwindju8672]

To be honest I never knew that Billy could sing like that. That goes with no words his capability of playing the guitar that's for sure but tack on top of that you would bility to sing really is a is a nice thing to see and listen to. ❤😊❤😊

[@grubb910]

It's been said that Billy plays guitar like he can't sing, and sings like he can't play guitar.

[@clydew.phillipsjr.]

The freshest winds blow thru red Rocks~!

[@thepuppetshow4556]

Why in the name of all that is holy does this not have at least 140 million views?!!!

[@crazyotto1338]

Billy Strings is so good. He can play the guitar just like a-ringing a bell

[@cosmicslopass]

Jerry and Billy are both empaths imo . Both have an uncanny ability to make you feel loved and understood and we're all here to have a good time while we can. It's all about what feels right , this music just feels right as rain to me

[@carlapauley9441]

Mr Fantasy just brought tears to my eyes. WOW!

[@robind7311]

I held my breath until his first phrase. Billy S has so much range vocally, and his incredible breadth musically!! too! Wow, he brings it all. I am SO glad I can age (I'm way ahead tho) with him doing my favorite all time GOAT band!

[@mikeyj.3605]

Nice job Billy Strings and band! Kreutzmann is a living legend.

[@carrytheflag3498]

Pay attention kids... You won't see many real ones. You're watching one now. Cheers all!

[@keithfarrington8179]

the spirit of "hippy" is alive and well in the hearts and minds of the current generation

[@thomashouser1708]

The music never stops whether or not you like who’s fronting the band. Be quiet, take the ticket to ride, and enjoy. It’s what Jerry would want.

[@mikemalone4266]

Jerry is smiling.

[@ronnierest]

This gets me so lit up. Got me cryin in my truck after work. I got lawn seats opening night in Raleigh. Cant wait. Hope to see everyone there.

[@doa42375]

3 nights of BMFS in Cary soon!

[@treebeard8475]

Billy is the man for sure but it was the saxophone that brought me to tears. What an amazing talent who is that man!

[@aprilriddle4740]

Whooooo was that magnificent sax player?????!!!!

[@treebeard8475]

@@aprilriddle4740 his name is james Casey. Every show I’ve seen of his has been transcendent

[@HammockQueen]

Rest in Peace Mr. James Casey. 1983-2023 from colorectal cancer.

[@michaelmadl9723]

​@@HammockQueen my cousin Sarah Madl passed away in Kansas from colorectal cancer as well about 19 years ago at the ripe age of 23 years, forever young ❤ You dont get checked until we're 50 for that cancer, unfortunately. They didn't catch it until she was a few months from the end, her immediate family was by her side until the last breath.

[@dackmont]

Aron's keys ca. 3:27, before vocals kick in, remind me of JPJ's intro to "In The Light". Goosebumps. Love, love this lineup!

[@benjamindewberry8227]

Thank you, Big Bill , little Bill. A wonderful treat to the ears, friends.

[@gradybrowning3976]

Thank God Rock and Roll is still alive!!!!

[@firstboyonthemoon8876]

Kreutzmann looks excited and alive here, even more so than in the last decades with the Dead.

[@herbiecactus6687]

His 2015 book "Deal" ends with a note that good things are yet to come.

[@dansweeney9377]

I don't know, Kreuetzman generally has a shit eating grin when he's playing with The Company too. It's all beautiful music,and he gets to lay down the beat. Bill is truly living that best life.

[@Knight14649]

I think that’s because playing with Mickey is a drag. Mickey has lost the energy and seems asleep while playing…

[@robertwood4681]

@@Knight14649 Got to agree with you and I love Mickey, some drummers age better than others.

[@mcmc2634]

I'll just look at John Mayer he's a total drag

[@adrianmcleod9402]

Was also there. Best concert I've ever been to.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

You should go to an actual Billy Strings show..... I was blown away when i first saw them...

[@adrianmcleod9402]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz that's the plan, hopefully sometime in October.

[@tobysshades]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz I got tix for Dallas!!!!

[@BamaPhish]

Wow. Billy K looking so happy, healthy, and young. Truly rejuvenated. These shows sound fantastic. Take this band on tour! Magner sounds so good with them, too. Really channeling some Brent vibes

[@IzzyDaKid]

i knew billy string when he was just a youtube videos, still no shows, just thaose viral videos . feel so proud of him coming back years later

[@sadboi7537]

Take this on the road. Would much rather see this than Dead & Co. anymore.

[@drmlabs]

I hear ya man

[@michaelgrossman7573]

Amen!

[@tricias6621]

Dead & Co. who?

[@riverspringfield4451]

Yesir!!!

[@mattrice3382]

Chill

[@sharonbarratt5553]

Fantabulous!!! Billy and the kids nailed it! What a great performance in the perfect location! I was just amazed at his vocals on Mr. Fantasy, his father must be proud. He’s certainly a blessing to all of us! Thanks so much to all of you for an awesome show!!!

[@Mark-8587]

Is there anything Billy can't play, amazing talent in this young man!

[@DavidThrift]

Billy Strings does a killer job wherever he Jams.

[@dottiemcclung1714]

Amen Michael !! Billy strings is one of the most talented young men I’ve heard in along time !! He’s got it goin on, especially when he does bluegrass!!! Wow, amazing

[@bryanverrengia9598]

The vibe these guys give off! It is something else. When I watched the Grateful Ma’halo (spelling?) it was just fire. Billy looks like he is 20 years younger playing here.

[@doubledayband1208]

He sounds like it too

[@yammmit]

Yeah it was amazing! This is such an awesome pairing of talent

[@janicejohnson6438]

He does look good. Better than when he was young in my opinion. And he never misses a beat. Literally, haha

[@cozmoruckaz]

Billy can sure play guitar. This is my first listen to him playing electric guitar, i had only been exposed to his acoustic playing. He seems to have the real talent and good vibe, the real chance to create some novel music for us, Nobody ever complained about a good set that contained well done covers that I ever come upon. Rad.

[@ericmatteson8888]

he used to play metal!

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Plenty of YT vids of him playin' electric....

[@stevecole2616]

It's always the dream that the message and music flows into our Souls and beyond..Jerry lives on With his smile.

[@gangoffour6690]

Billy Strings, yeah I'll watch 👁 👁 🎸. All bands want Billy Strings to sit in.

[@tovebeatty2204]

Dude is killing me. How did I miss this? DAMN!

[@remyremy6808]

Damn! I had NO idea this was the level. I will recalibrate my expectations accordingly.

[@darrindegraaf]

😂same

[@lovetofishneosheo1829]

All very talented musicians but the keyboardist nailed it. I've seen a few bands in boulder and I can tell you that tone would fill the rocky mountains.

[@mikewhitfield2994]

Billy Kreutzmann is a living legend (as is Steve Winwood for that matter) who has assembled an amazing group of talented musicians, and Billy Strings is a legend in the making. So nice to see a mix of the sixties/seventies greats with the best of the last couple decades and the best of this decade. Like Jerry, Billy Strings has an incredible love for music in all forms. Only sad that Santana isn't in this concert, he adds something that no other guitarist can bring.

[@mountainsparky6031]

Was there, Billy brings it! Thanks for posting.

[@Hayden-sp1ol]

STOKED! Bring on the TOUR!!

[@RollTideRoll_GSP]

That’s what I’m saying, 2022 let’s take this on the road.

[@Trapper50cal]

Red Rocks is such a great venue, nice to live in Colorado.

[@RebekahCurielAlessi]

It looks beautiful.

[@openstrings1077]

Billy Strings playing electric guitar? I have died and gone to heaven 🥲

[@jeffleffingwell8583]

the different types of tunes he plays is something its great blue grass to rock

[@illiadmcswain3956]

Every musician in this band is outstanding, rhythm section, sax and organ, and of course, Billy and his awesome rhythm/lead guitar bandmate...just awesome!👊

[@korbit360]

The give and take between the keyboards and the sax on Dear Mr Fantasy was beautiful. One of this ol' timer's favorite Traffic songs.

[@Terrapindreamr]

this was by far the best show i've been to in a decade! And im an old OLD school deadhead. Everything was perfect, THANK YOU!

[@bobboucher3942]

I only love covers when they're done with reverence and creativity, and you nailed these!!!

[@superdriver777]

21:11 loving the "Black Magic Woman" lick thrown in there! You might say, in Gregg Rolie's voice, that "I [we] got a black magic womannnn" reference in there! I'll see myself out....

[@justindutton8707]

Billy teases shit all the time, with his band. And it’s so smooth you usually don’t get it until a few seconds too late

[@scottbee501]

I remember seeing Traffic live in St.Louis around 1972. Very good band, very different.

[@P4NxC4K3]

Rest in peace Brent, they did you right with this one.

[@longcastle4863]

Brilliant!

[@Aseinou]

2 of my all time favs and this bad has definetely done them both justice , just outstanding

[@stacydolci3621]

He brought back the classic. I used to love when the dead did this

[@ValentinaRodriguez-fz5eu]

Woww I was blown away .. just beautiful listening to instruments played so inspired and professional Amazing ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@childofthe60s100]

Listen to the original, by the master himself: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ7SfWCnjaala9E&ab_channel=johno1427

[@claystone420]

The music never stopped!

[@Evan-yw2qj]

Was there last night, FUCKING AWESOME

[@ellenfalls1330]

Gotta leave it at 33 likes. 😉

[@Jeffrey-817]

Thanks ! Old fan who purchased Traffics album when first released. I was 20 I think. Still Rock’en

[@andyelliott22]

billy kills it every time, no matter what he's doin

[@Nomadahtous]

Look at the damn turn out for these guys! Wow! Love it

[@nickpierce3864]

I’ve watched the solo at 8:30 no less than 10 times a day for the past three weeks. Goosebumps every single time.

[@mikehetherington7306]

Its a 5/10 for me if im honest. Basic pentatonic blues scale over and over. I was expecting more based on the hype Ive heard about this kid. He is still young. Cheers.

[@lukevreeman1697]

@@mikehetherington7306 epic music theory guy knows epic music theory

[@nickpierce3864]

@@mikehetherington7306 well I think it’s neat!

[@stefany826]

This Sh.t never gets old .. what a brilliant interpretation of this classic Traffic song❤

[@aseeker6507]

This band seems to take an equal enjoyment and appreciation playing for us as we enjoy and appreciate them..

[@fuzzybutkus3951]

Red Rocks Has to be the best venue. Would love to see it. Gods gift Billy Strings and Red rocks.

[@daledenton7296]

I grew up in Colorado. I've been to many concerts at red rocks. Awesome venue

[@Grandpa_Moses]

The more I see and hear Billy Apostol the more I know he was put on earth for a reason. Bless you young man and thank you for bringing so much joy, especially when we all need it the most

[@strangeride3502]

This man and the band go from mr. Fantasy to hey Jude I love it

[@BadBoysBailBondIndiana]

That “Cassidy” was a great surprise since it wasn’t listed in the title. You guys sound great! Love the line up. It really feels like everyone is on the bus. ❤️⚡️💙

[@josephgrumet]

Super talented young man

[@MorningDew85]

Billy strings is awesome, met him at a greensky show and he was super cool, Tom and him definitely have chemistry !!!

[@adamhaggitt9001]

this is so epic

[@ericbalthazor4044]

I wish I could give this way more than just 1 thumb up this was a ripper!

[@papadrew7198]

Why is this the best thing I’ve seen in a while 😎

[@TonyMacFarlane]

That child is incredible! What a talent! Whew!

[@brendamilloy2557]

Billy doing Winwood! Fantastic! Love how the band had fun with it, added their own stamp on it, experimenting, reaching, testing. Just like Traffic did when they were creating their glorious music. Just noticed that it sounds like the keyboardist snuck in a riff from " Empty Pages" at 6:35 into the video. Too cool! 😎

[@incidentalist]

One of my favorite venues ever! So beautiful!!

[@shellyjackson9227]

Thank you this is exactly what I needed to hear today. I’m dancing in my sunshine garden

[@justindutton8707]

“Hey guys we’re an already great band. Playing Red Rocks this weekend…any ideas on how to take it further?” “I guess we could ask, maybe, Billy (Motherfucking) Strings to join our band” “You son of a bitch, I’m in!”

[@patrickhawkinson8399]

Billy actually has a very Steve Winwoody tone of voice.

[@vladberez]

100%

[@dmcrisp]

Yeah in a not as good kind of way

[@Surfzap63]

@@dmcrisp Looking forward to hearing yours…

[@mma1st105]

@@Surfzap63 hehe

[@zac3392]

@@dmcrisp Yes, thanks for pointing out that music is not about subjective appreciation of art or beauty, it’s all about COMPETITION!

[@barbarawilliams57]

amazing and I was an old Traffic fan.

[@gonzo19667]

This is so fantastic. This music is going to keep being enjoyed by every new generation as long as great musicians like these keep playing it so well. My dad loved these songs and so do I. One day my kids and grandkids will be smiling and singing along just like we did. Love it.

[@sonyaweinreis3658]

Ah red rocks, the best place to see a concert 😍

[@brandondavis5404]

Love watching Billy Strings shred the Les Paul!

[@lappleman]

I was admiring it!

[@danhedonia]

Christ, this is righteous.

[@melissan.246]

Great horn-playin’! Thx for the upload! Thx to the band!!

[@jeffwallace6491]

Without a doubt our best player on the guitar... He can Playa anything your heart desires