Billy Strings with Post Malone “Cocaine Blues” 04/13/22 @ The Observatory Santa Ana

[@aquaagu2]

Post Malone did the opposite of selling out. He made mainstream music, got big, then went on to do whatever he wants musically. Much respect

[@GUEVAROGA]

Exactly right br !!

[@chriscurrie1234]

Perfectly summed up man

[@pwd1134]

That's the definition of selling out. Anytime you do something for the money, you sold out. Doesn't matter if you do it at the beginning, middle, or end of your career.

[@aquaagu2]

@@pwd1134 nah

[@Eat_My_Bum]

Yeah cause getting face tats and getting wasted isn't selling out lol

[@thumplife792]

Talk about a genuine dude. He asked Billy what to do with his cigarette. It was Billy's stage he was on at that moment, and he respected that. Small gestures like that show respect runs deep within him.

[@kimyungill2149]

100%

[@duuurs]

Little things like this are exactly what respect is about 🙏

[@mememe5081]

Truth

[@mtthffmn]

great observation and 100% true

[@hope_and_love]

100% agree that was super respectful, but as a player I cringed when he put his drink on the amp. Please don't do that - it's been the death of a lot of gear.

[@yoitsdan]

Guys like Post Malone are living proof that great music is not bounded by a genre.

[@termikes174]

Was thinks the same thing brother. Dude is awesome!

[@sacm.d.l8337]

No solo tho damn

[@yoitsdan]

@@sacm.d.l8337 He was definitely struggling to keep that tempo with Billy. He killed it though

[@charliechristian1097]

Post Malone used rapping as a foot in the door of country music.

[@Killenmachine05]

@@charliechristian1097 exactly, never mind that he never rapped, but he wasnt trying to get famous when he did, he committed to what got him to the top, now he gets to do whatever he wants, like this, gotta respect the guy, and hes only 26, hes got a long career road ahead of him.

[@mjt7231]

Billy Strings band is a full of masters. It’s really unbelievable. I’m sure Post was thrilled to get onstage with them.

[@beardown2489]

He was smiling from ear to ear the entire time. He was thrilled for sure

[@cleech74]

These are the best moments in life. Just being in the room with currently one of the best touring bands in the world, a sit in with Post, along with an audience that is just beaming with positive energy, and directing it right back at everyone on stage. Doesn’t get much better than that. I gotta catch these guys live, hopefully in the near future.

[@ryanpayling-countrysinger2301]

It's probably because he's drinking lean 😂

[@tkirk3660]

Post is definitely the most humble super star of this last decade or two

[@ny5654]

You'd have to be to keep up, glad he made it to the greats though!

[@eo3200]

Post is basically the only rapper I have mad respect for.just awesome

[@mikeconway5040]

Post Malone always seems so stoked on everything. I love his energy.

[@robertarnott3210]

Cocainedoes that for a person

[@djemcee]

Drugs will do that. And I’m not anti-drugs. I actually think drugs if taken properly can help you creativity and such. Most of the greatest music ever came from lips of high creatures

[@GrrillaFinger]

@@djemcee what kind of creatures? Like rhinos or some kind of bird of prey maybe?

[@christopherw2233]

Don't always agree but in post Malone situation yes they're right drugs do this to people and that is not a good thing nice people on drugs have the worst addiction.

[@davereeves1967]

Pretty sure he's mastered the art of staying happy-drunk 24/7.

[@ksleep5715]

Post is living his best life. The dude is crushing it in every corner of the internet. What a genuine and diverse soul that one is. wow.

[@route66kicks55]

and he's only 26. insane what that dude has accomplished in such a short span of his life.

[@alan4sure]

Never heard of him.

[@route66kicks55]

@@alan4sure ok alan

[@nickkemp1379]

Yea the internet isn’t real life it’s a realm created to farm people into spending money on frivolous activities this man has no talent he is only riding the coattails of every band of every performance he’s ever done and the only music that sounds good is so heavily modified sonically that you would not be able to know it was him playing and when he does play he sucks

[@derekirish5121]

@@nickkemp1379 Post Malone & Billy are both talented. Very few people can do what he does, as well as he does it. Your crazy fantasy theory about the Matrix is delusional.

[@trevorkendrick7028]

Post Malone seems like such a genuine dude. Two of the best people on stage together. This is awesome

[@michaelrowave]

Yeah anyone who does Cash right is OK by me.

[@robdog0606]

Great rendition! 💖😎✌️🎶🎸🪕

[@luciustitius]

Yeah, he‘s a kite.

[@Leperxxx]

@@joeschmoe8320 the mix is super low, theres a plethora of videos of him playing guitar and hes super good

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Pastor Murray is an Anointed Servant of GOD who teaches the Word of GOD with Authority!!!!!!!

[@ryanglenn4357]

If only Johnny could see how far his music has made it... He'd be so proud of these guys. Keeping him alive 🙏

[@MrJbraun25]

Cocaine blues was written by woody Guthrie

[@williamkennard4663]

That mandolin player definitely was impressive! Love the fact none of them are trying to out shine each other, one of the best covers of this song!

[@thomasratigan]

I love me some Jarrod Walker!

[@marcob6880]

Check out Billy at the Grand Old Opry. Great performances by the whole band.

[@TheAaron3dg]

1:24 one of the biggest stars in music just ASKED for permission to drop his cigarette on someone else's stage. Post Malone is all class, people

[@terrinpeterson9899]

I also love the nod Billy gave him, it was one of those "of course my brother" kind of nods. 😁🤘

[@justinvess9667]

I’m glad I’m not the only one that noticed that. He has respect for people

[@johnschool]

hes a good ol boy

[@christophersleight19]

Do you have any idea how stupid your comment is?

[@TNTOutdoors4U]

I noticed that too, thought the same thing. Such an impromptu instinctual sign of respect, it’s obvious he has good character. Everybody has there demons, and I really hope he can get some of his under control because I think it would be an extreme tragedy to loose such an obviously genuine, talented, good-hearted, amazing talent too soon (which unfortunately has already happened all-too often). Every clip I’m seeing of him, wether it’s something like this, or a very gracious and humble fan interaction, is giving me such a profound respect and admiration of the man himself. 🙏👍😁

[@scottsoward]

Billy is a guitar savant, and Post has a smile that’s infectious

[@flyingtoaster1427]

dude please

[@ericsullivan7190]

Posty needs to drop a country album ASAP. Him covering Sturgill is one of the greatest things to have happened to music this decade

[@jeffwilliams8074]

I agree. That is what I wanted the first time I heard him sing country. That boy has country in his blood.

[@hunterwest54]

No not country. Just a good solid rock album an maybe some folk songs or something stripped down on it.. but yea I agree I dig this more than that poppy shit

[@ericsullivan7190]

@@hunterwest54 I don’t know man. A nice outlaw country album would be amazing, as would a rock album, of course

[@oddfreaks6452]

He needs a country album and a rock album. Hell I’d love albums for different genres from him.

[@Cadom42]

Facts! 100%

[@brianmiller9413]

The day I actually learned about Posty was the day I found this. Billy is a beast

[@biblicalitypsn9414]

Post always seems like he’s having the time of his life no matter what he’s doing. Always puts a smile on my face.

[@Smelly_D]

I’ll admit I was quick to judge Malone when I was introduced to his stuff. Mad respect now and I hope he inspires the next generation to learn instruments.

[@danpedersen55]

Me too, but I was so wrong, pure talent and a joy to watch/listen to. I love his country stuff 🤘🤠👍

[@jonbarron8049]

@@danpedersen55billy himself just said in a podcast today that post knows more about classic country than he does!

[@jeremybrown7075]

I am the same way I don't like his mainstream music but he seems like such a a genuine person and loves music he is a beautiful soul indeed

[@butlerdawgs78]

I love how Post Malone can't stop smiling because it's so much fun, but the song is so serious

[@jeffalbillar7625]

He's Stoned, that why he's smiling.

[@michaelivens9978]

A star as huge a post with Billy. It's just crazy. I don't tend to listen to the type of music that post produces by the way, but I saw him cover nirvana and then I listened to his music. I'm happy to say that I'm a huge post fan now. As far as Billy, well he is just a amazing talent.

[@reecealeck8314]

@@jeffalbillar7625 he rarely smokes actually . Only sometimes to go to bed he says. He quit a long time ago after he got laced stuff.

[@jakespencer431]

@@michaelivens9978 exactly the same with me dude was it when he did all apologies then that nirvana concert online? Got me hooked right away when I found out he was a cobain fan and could play guitar! Love post now probably my favourite artist of these days but I’m still stuck in the 90s always will be

[@michaelivens9978]

@@jakespencer431 totally bro. I'm a little stuck in the 90's myself

[@gdurling1]

Not a Post Malone fan then watched an interview on The Late show. Wow extremely articulate and charming. Truely talented!

[@jaysleezy5464]

I dont like his music at all, but I respect the hell out of him. Great guy, great guitarist, great personality. Class act.

[@jamesjanota4676]

He has a way of winning you over because he is himself… kind, sincere, funny, and just a solid human being. Out there spreading good vibes and making others happy by leading by example.

[@rmaxtpmx]

Yeah, I don't like his music at all, but he seems like such a good guy, and he is actually a great musician.. just makes his money playing garbage. That's life asa musician though, isn't it? The best local musicians play the worst covers in bars, cause we all gotta eat. Haha

[@Brandon-tk2rw]

check out his 3 hour jre podcast

[@sam8404]

@The Fires of Mount Doom he did a stream where he covered Nirvana that was pretty good too.

[@justprentice]

This is why Billy Strings deserves all he’s getting. Reaching across the genre aisles and bringing us together.

[@ottopartz1]

I always enjoy watching Billy Strings play live, he's a phenomenal player but he's often sitting back and letting the other great players he's on stage with have room to shine. Very generous.

[@chynnadawl9022]

At the beginning of the video, it looks like Billy was going to start the song off but he gracefully waited and let Malone take it. That's what I LOVE about Billy. He can be the "star" or not. He doesn't care as long as the music good!

[@michaelivens9978]

Exactly

[@stevelaskey6895]

Nothing better than true musician's appreciating each other - it's ALL about the music. So different from being an "artist" with multiple costume changes and way too much glitz..

[@pyrospecXpsX]

Billy actually didn't know the song. Right before Post Malone comes out a stage hand had to tape down the chords on the stage for Billy. Notice how Billy keeps looking down at his feet

[@justins4814]

Oh don't worry, Billy becomes the star the moment he starts to flatpick.

[@jeffwilliams8074]

Billy is one of the greatest Blue Grass pickers of all time. If I could pick two young artists to see together in a club show (and party with), I would take Billy and Post. Genuine, talented and respectful young men.

[@xedstatemanx]

Would love to see a Post Malone country/folk album with colabs from Billy Strings, Tyler Childers, Sierra Ferrell, Colter Wall, Charley Crockett, and Willie Watson. Some of the best "Indie" country/folk these days.

[@3422dave]

And Cody jinks and Ward Davis

[@davidnettleton3375]

Agreed, but is Post with a major label? If so then it probably won't happen. Just about all the best country music today is being made by the independents. I doubt that a major label would give them the recognition.

[@kindkidbk]

Hey brother, you named some kickass artists so I wanted to throw in a few you might not have heard… Zephaniah O’Hora, Nathan Xander, Vincent Neil Emerson!!! Nathan just released a great new album too.

[@new2you847]

Don't forget Wheeler Walker!

[@flamcheeseful]

That's a good dream

[@nunuduta9419]

Post Malone seems to really like country/western and bluegrass which is really cool because he’s super talented with it. Such a great genuine guy and I hope to see him play more of this kind of music!

[@blogz]

It looks like Post just enjoys playing music with other active and drilled musicians. No preassure to go viral, no preassure to provoke or plow new ground musically. Just playing music and having some good old fun. Billy and the band seems to be in a heavy groove of poking their head up whereever they can by sheer skill. Who else thinks Post looks like Colter Wall if he didnt go cowboying, but some how ended up being a giant hiphop hit, making stoopid amounts of money.....

[@victoriahatch371]

He's a southern boy, it's not shocking

[@michaelmunson6809]

he grew up on it, learned to appreciate

[@christopherrobertson8085]

He started out country from outside ft worth tx

[@badm.d]

Literally the worst vocal performance of this song ive ever heard... but okay....

[@dustindearing1722]

This is what makes me think music still has a fighting chance we need more like Billy and posty

[@techgurund]

Post Malone's passion for music is what we all needed.

[@ehdit]

This whole Billy thing is unreal!

[@jeffalbillar7625]

I was outside that day, (couldn't get tickets) there's a group of people who follow him around the country just like people did with the Grateful Dead.

[@ehdit]

@@jeffalbillar7625 It's an interesting phenomenon as I am a deadhead. He's great and does a powerful show (a la Tedeschi Trucks). He has a lot of influences, like the Dead, but I'm not sure how much of this crowd really knows where his music is from. He does a number of covers that some people seem to be surprised aren't his originals. I understand a number of people went to England to follow also.

[@jeffalbillar7625]

@@ehdit wish I had that kind of money and no responsibility to speak of to follow someone to England. I believe that most of the stuff that he did with Don Julin was older songs. When I watch his live videos, he seems to do a ton of cover's. I really like this guy's music. I wish I could have seen him that night, but I couldn't justify spending $282 on two tickets. Not with the way things are right now as far as inflation. Have o great day, my friend. I shall smoke a fat joint in your honor today.

[@slayinbass2396]

@@ehdit Tedeschi Trucks band and Billy Strings really are two of the best bands around today. Derek trucks and Billy Strings are two of my favorite guitar players. They have very different styles but they are both the best at what they do. They are both better than their heros that they looked up to growing up.

[@mizzury54]

I like Post . He's a real musician with a good singing voice and nice personality.

[@mrmeseeks5731]

Took you 7 years to come to this conclusion eh. You’re life is sad

[@andrestorres5833]

“he’s a real musician”🤓🤓🤓🤓

[@mizzury54]

@@andrestorres5833 I say that because many of these rappers don't play an instrument and can't actually sing either.

[@bonjovisleftnut8954]

@@andrestorres5833 quit trying to gatekeep good music douche

[@b4nd]

He's a great and real musician, ya!!

[@SheLovedMeOnPayDay]

Posty is the only musician that can play every genre of music and sound amazing.

[@damonhicks8643]

Yup can tell Billy hears every cord coming out of each instrument...he is on a different level.

[@donnaelliott4443]

Johnny cash i thinknwould be proud post nailed johnnys version

[@tomatenherbert5874]

Moments like those are the ones that force everyone to accept that Austin is just the coolest guy in the music branch we have.

[@joemanco1075]

I like how Post briefly zoned out during the banjo solo and laughed when he realized what was actually happening in his life

[@Evensteven45]

These kids make me proud. Thank y’all for keeping that folking country alive and well!

[@mBirdeye]

Man, what I wouldn't give for a Billy-Malone Post-Strings album

[@valentinaplasaj8587]

I pray he creates a country album. HES AN AMAZING SOUL. PURE. KIND. COMPASSIONATE. TALENTSD AND DIVERSE. THESE TWO TALENTS ARE BEAUTIFUL.

[@OneGeekStudios]

Posty and Billy together playing Johnny Cash. My worlds are colliding and I love it!

[@arbiehill68]

Now that's a collab! Posty can do anything. Billy and band are amazing. Spontaneous is better!

[@ZackSkates757]

Their energy is contagious. Got me smiling like an idiot over here ahahaha.

[@ianstringer1356]

You could see the pure joy in his face playing with these dudes ! In the solo's! And post smashed the vocals pire quality ! Take a bow gentlemen 🙌🙌🙌🙌

[@carissahoadley2129]

Post's face is full of joy the whole time. He seems happiest when he gets to play with other musicians and just have fun. It's awesome to see.

[@slayinbass2396]

Post is right, Billy is the best to ever do it. Post is no slouch either, he can do pretty much any genre and make it sound damn good.

[@CommonCentrist82]

I'm a 40 year old man that can honestly say, I really like Post. He transcends music genres, and he's talented.

[@osamabinbootyhole3526]

Do you listen to him a lot at the gay bar?

[@CommonCentrist82]

@@osamabinbootyhole3526 no, I first heard him at your mom's house (bedroom to be specific).

[@treebeard8475]

God damn. He even did the Johnny cash guitar gun! Two of the most likable people on one stage cheers boys!

[@bakedinspiration]

I’d love to see these two collaborate more

[@rogerrendzak8055]

Johnny, would be proud, of both of you. Very proud…………

[@vectar]

Hard to not like Post Malone. He's all over the place musically and it's all great! 🔥

[@allisonmartin6765]

Would you look at that.....just look at it!!!! Yes!!!

[@walterlippmann6292]

post is the man. I've never heard his music

[@Peterson_23]

I couldn't believe seeing 'em two on a stage together covering Johnny Cash 🖤

[@curtispartain7352]

Seriously...last 2 I would have ever suspected!

[@wickedlee664]

Not a Jonny Cash tune. He just played it. It’s pretty much a traditional standard. I’m to lazy to Google the writer of the codified version but I’ve heard at least 10 classic versions of the tune and many were recorded before Cash’s version.

[@cour1988]

@@wickedlee664 TJ Arnall. It's a reworked version of Little Sadie

[@alan4sure]

@@wickedlee664 Cash made it a hit and probably sold more copies.

[@sparkyonroxy77]

I've been watching Billy strings for years, and the fact Post Malone would jam with him on stage makes me so happy for him. What a cool mixture!!!

[@Sean-uy3cu]

Mate Post Malone came up covering Bob Dylan songs playing Acoustic Guitar that's exactly who he is 😊

[@roxtar10870]

Can tell post is just up there having the time of his life... This is beyond awesome.

[@JV-df9em]

Post is such a good steward to music across the board

[@ConnorMurphy-ku8hb]

Post Malone got his bag and then spread it out to all the shit he loved. Bluegrass, MTG, etc. Fuckin love him for it.

[@Bookreviewflashmob]

I have never been so jealous ever. Wish I had been at this show. My dream is to see them together some day. Nothing beats their live shows 😍

[@jeffalbillar7625]

I work right down the street from the observatory. I couldn't get tickets. It is very hard for me to watch this, because I wanted to go so badly. I truly am a bit jealous and it bothers me to feel that emotion.

[@RumoursOfFamine]

You dreamt this up before it ever ?

[@BennLuvsYou24]

Can’t believe I’m seeing and hearing these two on one stage! LEGENDS!

[@busterbrown6992]

Post just LOVES MUSIC ALL KINDS...his heart is PURE it so refreshing

[@makeitcount179]

Mandolin man...tearing it up. Billy's musicians just flat out get it. Billy blows me away. Plays so clean and so tight. I have to practice more.

[@artisticbloodflow]

They did such a brilliant job with this cover

[@KaninTuzi]

0:41 at first I thought that lady screaming was a harmonica starting off the song, lmao

[@JessicaRedburn-ux9hv]

😂😂😂😂

[@Dr.Rosenbaum]

I discovered post malones guitar ability on KZbin a while back. Have had much respect for him since.

[@Abel-wb4xk]

This was epic. I can only imagine how awesome it was for the people at that concert.

[@argirisaimar]

Seen Post Malone on the Joe Rogan Podcast, started to like this guy. Now I see him play with Billy.. I love him

[@GlendaGriffin-do1du]

I loved this!!! Ya'll are just having a great time!!! Makes me pat my feet and shake my hiney

[@Th3StevenRoberts]

When I saw this combination I had no choice but to drop in and listen. Ironically a lot of people who like Billy Strings might not like an artist as mainstream as Post Malone but the man is too talented to deny.

[@ChrisJamesProject]

Post Malone is the happiest soul around! Just watching that dude smile makes people smile! Infectious to the max!

[@gazicj]

one of my favorite things about bluegrass and jazz is the ethos of inclusivity/playing w/ others, inviting others onto your stage, and stuff like that. props to billy and post et al

[@user-bv7jc]

you are the first person I have ever unironically seen use et al in real life. nice.

[@sam8404]

@@user-bv7jc this is the internet though.

[@d33riTz]

That is my favorite thing too! Love it so much, I love jamming some jazz with my buddies

[@bluecollar825]

Great observation friend. 👌

[@gazicj]

@@bluecollar825 thank u taxi driver:)

[@paydn202]

when a true musician hits star status and goes back to bring the less known artists with him,. hes a legend.

[@patrickt3569]

lmao I can't explain how big my smile was watching this - full on happy. Y'all be doin it. Go Post, and Go Billy

[@joshbachelder1343]

The fact that even after all the fame posty still asked Billy where he should throw the cigarette butt is amazing to me! Respect! Was so happy to see these two on a video together

[@M4VRIK24]

I love how post Malone has literally captured the audience of everyone between 1950-2023 🖤🖤🖤

[@ladyofthewoods2448]

And beyond

[@KAcattle]

I love that Posty loves our kinda tunes man

[@RegularJeff]

Stand up bass .. star of the show 😊

[@rebeccalyle8443]

I love POST MALONE AND OF COURSE, BILLY!

[@kcameron819]

You can tell these guys love being up their just vibing. Just totally genuine joy right there. Nice to see.

[@jawless7616]

I love it. He leaned his cheek into him for that hug. Such a great guy

[@lyndabergstrom4491]

Just discovered Post Malone and omg. !!! He has to do a country album. Hurry up and make one. So talented

[@Michael_Braddy]

Tell me that wouldn't have been fun as fuck. That was amazing, look how much fun they were having.

[@Bret-it7bc]

Awesome playing man what did I miss.

[@JamesFromTexas]

Looks like everyone on stage and in the crowd was having the time of their lives. I love to see musicians just having fun and putting out that energy.

[@tyslink]

Post Malone is having more fun than all of us....dude is cool AF

[@andrewhill7131]

Absolutely love this song and both of these artists

[@toxic2355]

Post Malone has completely won me over man. Say what you will but the guy is incredible. Billy on the other hand has been incredible since day one. Very cool to see this.

[@lancefarmer6143]

Awesome! Post Malone is DA CHIT!!!!

[@leonnaveaux9414]

Thank God for music. This is top notch, love the gal hollerin' in the background!

[@roccorenbarger8130]

I moved to Kalamazoo about 8 years ago. I met Billy at Bells and he interduced himself like anyone else. He's exactly the same dude. Genuine. So cool to watch him grow!

[@thomasfoss9963]

Yep-- I met Billy volunteering at the Frankfort, illinois bluegrass fest a few years back, hauled him and his gear from different stages, seemed real down to earth, and a great picker!!!!!!!!

[@johngiles8320]

Mad respect for Post Malone after watching this...mad respect

[@mikecrocker6842]

When I first seen Post I thought who is this new joke. After seeing how good he is to his friends and how much he genuinely cares for people with less made me see that he is as good and humble as they come. Post Malone is a damn good man!!!! Much respect for the Postman!!

[@heather2069]

Post Malone 🔥🔥🔥

[@hunterrunion2867]

What a combo! Billy Is one of my favorite artists, this is awesome seeing him and Post together on stage. 👏

[@DavidMartinez-to8yq]

Post seems to be one of the coolest dudes ever. Always enjoy watching him.

[@collier6794]

That's it We need a post Malone country album

[@bperf322]

we need a Post Malone album very every genre, shit I bet he could even do opera

[@michaelivens9978]

Post is amazing.....um so is Billy

[@masynvalentine29]

Waiting patiently for posts country album.

[@dorothygale-er3zf]

This barely made news & needs to more mainstream ❤

[@melloncolliemelon7948]

Lol can’t stop smiling, this is fkn rad. Postie, ugh.. he is fkn sensational

[@DragonTVSJC]

so great! I want to see these two do more together!

[@isaacstocks8207]

Musical legend his greatness really can’t be questioned

[@keithclark130]

That made me happy!

[@bparker86]

Post malone and Billy strings together is the best thing I've seen all year. Yes!!!

[@tomf.6823]

This makes me smile

[@redbullbundy]

Post Malone deserves every bit of success he has. He seems like the nicest dude. He just does what he loves and the success is a added bonus.