Billy Strings

Billy Strings stops by the Winston-Salem Journal to play a few songs.

[@retiredyeti5555]

I've been listening to bluegrass for over 70 years, and it sure is good to see and hear the new generation such as Billy Strings and others, keeping bluegrass alive.

[@ambassadorportal]

I heard it on the radio growing up in the 60's. I got into rock and roll, but Nitty Gritty Dirt band and others kept the love of string music alive. This is a 'new birth of bluegrass' -- performers like Traveling McCourys, Molly Tuttle, I'm With Her, Chris Thile and the bluegrass jam bands are bringing it into a new day. And no more wierd-looking suits on stage, lol.

[@cavecookie1]

@@ambassadorportal I miss the weird suits, they were cool!

[@WhismanDustin]

New gen here, we're gonna keep this shit show going strong. Thank you for paving the way. Bluegrass is healing, it's love and passion. It's beautiful. Take care of yourself man.

[@retiredyeti5555]

@@cavecookie1 You must be talking about Nudie Suits! Glitz and glitter, bedazzling to the eyes!

[@retiredyeti5555]

@@WhismanDustin - Amen, brother! Billy Strings talent is amazing, not only on the guitar, but also singing. Makes this old codger glad he is alive to see the new generation carrying on the traditions.

[@Vampirebear13]

Bill Monroe and Ralph Stanley must be smiling in heaven knowing this kid is keeping the bluegrass spirit alive and well :-)

[@pirahc]

Just can't get enough of Billy Strings

[@njgl2010]

Some ppl are just born to be GREAT musicians. These are 4 of those ppl. I'm fascinated w this band. Never heard 4 instruments so crisp in 40 yrs of being around music! Then the vocals are perfect to accommodate it. Go on wit yo bad azz Billy Strings!

[@adamnewman8556]

The two Billy's Still at it🙌

[@jerrycoleman498]

Great sound with the single mike and no amps. Love it!

[@rossmcclure8578]

I think that bass player has a solo hiding deep within.

[@Rafterrevivers]

Ha! Sure do bud! 🤘🤘

[@olofcarlsson3731]

Thank you so much for sharing such marvelous music. This clip deserves far more than just 1791 likes. Greetings from Sweden!

[@DougandCletus]

The banjo player in this band is epic!

[@dlagrua]

The banjo player is Billy Failing, a very skilled Berklee schooled musician

[@LukeDayInTheUK]

dlagrua, wow interesting. I'm self taught. So that explains a lot haha

[@BillyRillkratz]

His faces are epic

[@freedapeeple4049]

@@charlesthompsonmayerjr.3649 I hope you realize that posts with that many caps are usually ignored.

[@borgasmeantime3166]

Nice logo guys!!! Chook'n picking on the banjo🍺

[@seanmartinman7946]

Wow man! Its makes makes you wonder how anyone can top ever this guy and his picking is so clean. Next generation of bluegrass greats for sure.

[@LukeDayInTheUK]

Sean Martinman, current generation mate. He's like 25.

[@JamesShelton59]

This band, so tight, so saucy! 😮

[@ms-zc5pg]

2nd song is just like Jefferson Airplane playing bluegrass ! Great.

[@nickfoster9407]

God damn this makes me feel good

[@nickfoster9407]

Of all the Billy Strings videos, this is my favorite.

[@cliffhorton1198]

Nick Foster mine too. They’re in a DEEP groove here.

[@TS-so2xi]

Same here

[@patrickfoster4586]

I like them all my cousin. Cheers from Louisiana P[>

[@bobrickert4333]

I love him doin "the soul of a man never dies" with his dad check it out.

[@scavengersgreen]

Thank you for smoking tunes

[@TheBigRig]

Amazing!! dude shreds that guitar. Most disappointing thing is that this video has less than 50K views while there are so many non-talent videos with 1M +.....sad.

[@nanaobx]

Keep hitting the replay button as I just can't get enough!

[@AlexRuark]

The modal feel on tinfoil and turmoil.... I love it.

[@jharsch3453]

Alex Ruark I love it, not really something you see in bluegrass. Trey Hensley does some pretty cool stuff in his songs too, using diminished type stuff every once in a while

[@BwHippie84]

Billy also has a death metal background. Didn't own a acoustic guitar for a while. I think you can hear some of the influences in turmoil and tinfoil

[@natec913]

I'm never disappointed when I click on a Billy Strings video. So much talent with him and the band. Well done!!

[@GGg-ug3jr]

I love all their stuff but turmoil and tinfoil is just one of my favorite songs of all time now

[@cavecookie1]

So, do you feel inconsequential in the current state you're in? LOL! Love that line.

[@dougpotosky4102]

Could Billy be William Wallace! Wallace saved Scotland. Billy is saving music! He has that spirit! Play on Billy!

[@ladyofthewoods2448]

Turmoil tinfoil is really different I thought I didn’t care for it at first but the more I listened the most I appreciated all the different genres they have incorporated... sounds like Egyptian bluegrass kinda ...then the tease that it’s done just to armp it up ... great 👍 these boys are incredible

[@dalefischer8673]

Ive been playing most of my life and in some good bands. I go to winfield kansas every year that i can to the blue grass festavl and these guys are just straight up awesome

[@thealeons3179]

I love music that makes you go what the f*** is this. Then it grabs you by the cojones and you're hooked. This is one of those songs. Billy was born in my hometown Lansing Michigan. Just like he used to do, I still go to Elderly Instruments once a week and drool over the Martins.

[@SSSSoulSkater]

He’s a genuine American treasure.... Deal with it !

[@summerlakephotog8239]

I right away noticed the similarity of this to the recording scene in Oh Brother Where Art Thou (I guess it was the lone mic). Of course, with some fantastic picking.

[@danielwhittington4559]

I e been around a while and seen and heard many guitarist and thought Tony Rice was the best, but I don't think anyone has anything on Billy Strings! Awesome

[@pauleasterjr7239]

That's the truth Daniel... I've seen Tony about 50 times and I never thought I would hear anyone else to him but HELLO MR. STRINGS!!!! Phenomenal flat-top picker

[@coryCuc]

Tony Rice was on a whole other level! But what I loved about him was how effortless his playing was. Not to mention his absolute badassery on stage. His stage presence was just badass...no other way to say it lol. Something about a guy coming out in a suit and tie and just shredding bluegrass tunes. Billy has his own style for sure which makes him equally great and brings so much energy to the stage. So basically what I'm saying is they're both badass lol.

[@tkreitler]

I watched this right after it was posted and I've come back again 6 years later to watch it again. I think this young man is close to making it as a professional musician 🤪

[@jessechristian8665]

I wish I could give this more than one thumbs up.

[@MrRogsmart]

The banjo player is more than first rate... and he needs to be to keep up with Billy.

[@dancindan4846]

he studied banjo at the Berkley school of music. Billy Failing is his name. hes a gem

[@nattydisaster1122]

Dancin Dan Yea, he has a underrated youtube channel with some originals. With strings playing backup

[@benstokes7964]

He is a really fine singer in his own right too!

[@kpasa111]

I totally agree. Those two need to stay in the same band no matter what. I know the guy's name is Billy Failing but I continue to call him Banjo Jesus, because of his looks. Think about it. He looks like every painting I have ever seen of Jesus.

[@babswright2664]

@@kpasa111 that’s what my girlfriend calls him

[@dnfree]

Gentlemen, you got my EAR !!!

[@kimcurry3650]

Tony Rice was it for me, til now!! If you haven't heard of it seen video of Tommy Emmanel, please do! Check his version of the "Beatlrs Medley". Now it's all Billy Strings!!

[@marchfucker1]

Man, those people working have no idea how lucky they are. Some of the arrangments this band plays are just phenomenal and the fact that this is all happening in an office building is just crazy lol

[@tonepoet]

Killin', Billy (and band). Met you at Appaloosa last year just after your last set on the big stage. Mind blown. Keep on keepin' on, man.

[@bpar73]

Billy and his band have since moved on from playing venues such as the Winston-Salem Journal newsroom.

[@madhatter42o]

Awesome!

[@Ordinaryiguana]

From stills to labs it's good that bluegrass keeps up with the times... Beautiful songs... Dude makes feelings...

[@danielfortune5733]

I somehow missed this episode of The Office. It’s fantastic!

[@donnastoner7010]

Wow!!! That banjo!!!!

[@ThaGlittersAintGold]

Man, what a great Turmoil.

[@rhs102857]

Outstanding .

[@kennewton5877]

That’s what ya call clean

[@jaburchfield7194]

Just HELL YES!!!

[@paulhunt4690]

Can’t wait to see them perform 12/22. Sold out show, go figure!

[@lennartsjostrom3167]

Four great musicians. Keep playing.

[@jimmystallcup4931]

Ok. Still have not heard anything from Billy that wasn't 🔥 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘

[@jipes]

Those guys just makes you feel so good !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@alphacentauri8083]

These guys are really good!!! ..crazy good!

[@scotthares]

Wow! So much fun! I heard of you on XM Jam first. The way you go from sweet bluegrass to some sweet electric jam! The Rock-Snob is a total fan!

[@tuib]

Monsters. Giants. Legends oh my

[@denniskopp3281]

great tune and energy !

[@KalobGriffin]

wow...love the songwriting !

[@rachelnardone347]

He is awesome!!!

[@andreasonarheim]

Thank you for this! Superb group and lovely one-mic use. That Ear Trumpet Lab Louise sound really warm and nice. :)

[@flamencoprof]

They are a pleasure to hear.

[@claymore7773]

underated artists...

[@normpaddle]

first time i've ever had to throw a bucket of ice on my monitor! That was smoking hot!

[@vypersoft1]

The first performance reminds me of a young Matthew Broderick.

[@paullarnce2167]

Excellent performance.

[@yaichanne]

wow !!!!

[@u.hinson6300]

Fantastic

[@surfing619]

i had to take a hit,,,,epick man we love you here on the mexican border

[@xuxubeleza2334]

Congratulations Brasil !!!

[@moustachemike7128]

good song ...keep it rolling billy

[@mikespry318]

These guys should be on Mt. Rushmore! Tired of politicians

[@njgl2010]

YASSSSSS

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

Progressive Bluegrass. Fucking phenomenal.

[@faronpeacock]

Goin to the Grand Ole Opry baby!!!!

[@mrzatec]

already happened: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2emqoScqc6Xhdk

[@PickPlay720]

WOW ! The next superstars of Bluegrass.

[@austinsumner3768]

They really capitalize here.

[@KennethWilliamElkington]

BLUEgrass... NEWgrass or even SPACEgrass: don't care what ya call it, this American music is in great hands with Billy and The Boys. Top shelf all-round; KEEP IT GOIN"!

[@andreamiller7873]

Good sound,

[@byronropp7297]

Where is the green shirt guy

[@richardcarew4708]

He's one of the hottest players I have ever seen... Doc Watson would be proud... his message is also important ==>> TAKING MEDICINE IS NOT A CRIME....==>>... prohibition is

[@davidcantwell2489]

Would love to hear their version of Cuckoo's Nest.

[@leonardpthornton3998]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqK8ZmCrgLB0Z5o

[@joeblow9931]

"SALUUTE"!!!

[@trezmo]

This guy is the real McCoy!

[@MrMacfaith]

trezmo my daddy was the real McCoy. 😄Billy Strings is a legend in the making!

[@ladyofthewoods2448]

Sometime I’d like to know the band members names I can google I’m sure 😉. Billy is awesome I get this song in my head all day. Dust in a baggie definitely current lyrics with bluegrass spin ... genius

[@Rafterrevivers]

Mandolin- Drew Mautlich Banjo- Billy Failing Bass-Brad Tucker (me😁)

[@johnswanson2133]

I wonder where he got his early inspiration to write songs from? Lol I had to laugh at how he introduced turmoil. The sky is the limit for Billy.

[@kellym.puckett6209]

I’ve loved Billy for 3 years now. I know I’m late to this video but I can’t get over how amazing he is. It’s hilarious for him to be playing songs about drugs and psychological bending songs in a local work space 😂😂😂. I love this guy.

[@digidanshow]

Bluegrass meets Mr. Natural

[@brandonknickerbocker2257]

The guy on mandolin looks like Rainn Wilson!

[@bohdantereshenko454]

thank u !-1awol! sorry 4 my english,couse im from Ukraine &my teacher of English was from Moscow///// So////Were Yor Band From??? I like Your style!)))) p.s. Respect from Ukraine!)))

[@kevinmadigan4053]

Banjo reminds me of Bela Fleck.

[@wrubhunts]

Where are they? Scranton Dunder Mifflin Headquarters?

[@arcturus9994]

Hello, do you kjnow what's the logo with the open beak crow on the Billy Failing T-shirt ?

[@rubbersole79]

Devastating talent.

[@TheBasenjiman]

Is that Brian Vincent on mandolin?

[@lksa983a]

I was going to say he must be Chris Thile in disguise and if not then at least he is Chris' older brother

[@zirconarmadillo]

Drew Matulich, extraordinary musician. I hardly recognized him with his ball cap on forwards.

[@MinniSota4]

dayum

[@elijahtumbleson4159]

ya he's only like 22

[@TheeApple]

Why the bass never have solo???

[@drunkrob3514]

Between the mandolin player and the cello player I can't tell who is who haha

[@SKarlaArt]

You can't the the difference between a cello and a upright Bass either....

[@davidhamman7346]

Billy strings

[@jamieyeomans3803]

Really like your earlier performances with the band. Please don't go be a rock star , you have something very unique.

[@msilvaoregon]

Hey I need your tshirt :)

[@jerrycoleman498]

Go to Billy's web site. Lots of cool stuff.

[@dagwood1327]

It is hilarious to see all the office help photo bombing this video. They don’t even know who Billy Strings and band are or they be up front and center. Keeping it real doing corporate gigs.

[@robertflagg2461]

Now this is how true bluegrass should be played acoustic instruments actually being played without pickups sounds better this way then being electric trying to sound acoustic again just my opinion if you can't take out your instruments and play on the side of the road somewhere it's not true bluegrass but there really isn't a lot of true bluegrass out there these days as long as they keep the feeling of grass in there all this electric bluegrass is good but it becomes something different with electric almost country and yes country rocks but Bluegrass Rules thank you Ricky Skaggs

[@bluesvillestation]

Is it just me or does that mandolin player look like Jerry Reed. Maybe it’s Jerry’s son or grandson maybe, maybe just looks like him.

[@richardcarew4708]

750,000 men and women loose their possessions and property, and are completely disenfranchised... for dust in a baggy or for a little bit of cannabis... taking medicine is not a crime!... prohibition is!!!

[@richardcarew4708]

750,000 a year

[@kelvingurr9477]

[Verse 1] I ain't slept in seven days, haven't ate in three Methamphetamine has got a damn good hold of me My tweaker friends have got me to the point of no return I just took the lighter to the bulb and watched it burn [Chorus] This life of sin has got me in Well it's got me back in prison once again I used my only phone call to contact my daddy I got twenty long years for some dust in a baggie [Verse 2] Well if I would have listened to what Mom and Papa said I wouldn't be locked up in prison, troubled in the head I took that little pop and sucked until my mind was spun I got twenty years to sit and think of what I've done [Chorus] This life of sin has got me in Well it's got me back in prison once again I used my only phone call to contact my daddy I got twenty long years for some dust in a baggie [Verse 3] Sometimes I sit and wonder where my little life went wrong These old jailhouse blues have got me singing this old song My life is a disaster, Lord and I feel so ashamed In here where they call by a number, not a name [Chorus] This life of sin has got me in Well it's got me back in prison once again I used my only phone call to contact my daddy I got twenty long years for some dust in a baggie I used my only phone call to contact my daddy I got twenty long years for some dust in a baggie

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

Wtf Winston... didn't know who he was back then. Maybe you guess shoulda told pilot and mount airy news i would have by now.

[@danielwood5510]

Thats not his bass player... love from right up the road in wilkesboro

[@tylerj19797]

All the uninterested people in the background. Howww

[@shanemiller2046]

I can't hear any bass at all. I guess he knows what inconsequential really means.