Billy Strings - All Fall Down, Wharf Rat at The Capitol Theatre

[@billparrish4385]

Here is a young man who, by many accounts has survived some rough patches and choices, who has chosen to honor the music of his father, an old-fashioned and more-than-a-little-complex art form, paying homage to it with a studied excellence and deference to its historical roots and hallowed performers, while at the same time giving it some very sweet modern embellishments. And doing it all with wide-eyed wonder and a joyous smile. What's not to love?

[@jillphelps6454]

Well said!

[@KamikazeNews]

Him and his friends are redefining the standard.

[@underrated7163]

AMEN! AMEN! AMEN!!!!

[@janicejohnson6438]

Yes, Billy gives me hope that there are a few talented musicians from this generation. He would have stood out even in the 60s when we were bombarded with incredible new musicians. Another one to.keep an eye on is Mikaela Davis. Can't wait for when she and Billy play together. I'm sure they will. Or, I hope they will. 😍💜

[@freehahahafree]

Perfectly captured…well done.

[@goozma100]

I dont EVER comment,but.........this man is a national treasure he çan unite this world....period , may God watch over he and his

[@Pete-z6e]

Scott Cooley , Calm down Scott.

[@sarahhood4423]

Amen!!

[@dereksmallsuk]

God don't exist. These dude's do.

[@tiffanybrown9318]

Amen Brother!

[@focusbiz1]

I'm with you brother! I have NEVER seen a musician emerge with such sublime talent through and through. It's (hopefully) a stupid thought but I have found myself thinking "maybe this is the universe's final gift to us before mankind marches into the sunset".

[@jgarcia1ful]

Jerry is looking down with such a huge smile!!!! Billy, Not only are you a talented, hell of a Guitarist, vocalist, musician, but a really beautiful soul! Keep rocking Billy, you are such a refreshing act, musically and spiritually!!!!!!

[@PF-Fly]

100% agree!! Billy has made many of music’s greatest smile down from up above. Jerry, Doc, Bill.... Recently Tony Rice joined the jam session in the sky. When Billy covers a song he has a way of blending so many sounds from different genres, making the song his own, while at the same time respecting the original and maintaining it’s integrity. The man is a walking music encyclopedia and has studied the history his influences in depth. Love to Billy and the rest of the crew!🔥❤️

[@carolelean9704]

Well said! That’s exactly how I feel too! 😊

[@markcraven3842]

100% agree. Big smile.

[@briano.5746]

Agreed 100%

[@adkflan]

I seen him last night he did wharf rat trust me Jerry was watching amazing 12-11-21 Atlanta

[@katekaiser7039]

My husband, 2 year old son and I are huge fans. My little guy wakes up and the first thing he asks for is STRINGS!

[@travisthornton1792]

I love that the mandolin player is wearing a t-shirt with the bass player on it.

[@passengerbob2014]

Exactly 1 month short of the 49th anniversary of the very first time Jerry played Wharf Rat. AND in the very same space. CHILLS. I think we can safely say at this point Billy is going to be as influential as Jerry has been. His music crushes any blues or negativity you've been feeling. Thank you Lord for this incredible musician.

[@ontarget7582]

As a Deadhead I can say that's a great version of Wharf Rat

[@bobdylans3341]

That hardly makes you an official... But yeah it's a good version.

[@AAROTheRedeemed]

As expected. big props from GDF

[@420frannie]

Absolutely...

[@j.taylor-unterreiner1204]

No shit. This JAM is second to none.

[@strangher11]

makes you official in my book brother .... this is a awesome take by future greats, it not already greats atm.

[@novakaya]

The first proper cover of wharf rat I’ve heard done by anyone ever since Jerry passed. Billy’s vocals just shine. His voice has that porcelain delicate child like quality to it like Jerry had. Embellished with emotive inflection in all the right places to drive the lyrics home with soul and power. I am profoundly captivated and stand in humbled awe of you Billy. To think how high you will take us over the next 20, 30 years….fills me with a new spark of joy for life and the future Thank you brother

[@elmoblatch9787]

I hope he is taking the Wharf Rat lyrics to heart. Stay away from the hard drugs, Billy. Please.

[@nathanfoster9989]

have you red about his backstory? its insane id take a look if i were you!

[@an5925]

He doesn't drink or do hard drugs anymore. Just some weed, shrooms, doses...

[@rafaeldiaz2792]

Just organics

[@danieleriksson5728]

california sober

[@novakaya]

He’s already been down that road and back

[@SuperSweetpea8]

I can't listen to Billy without crying. His music touches the depths of my soul.

[@Phisherman86]

calm down

[@johnf6267]

Amen. He is that great.

[@tdodsonrogers-ub4mq]

…..it’s been a minute, but to those who try, without success, to explain this sound, in human words, do as you must….at least until you make this realization : Human words, so wrapped up in LABELS, fail us all….At least on this side of the Afterlife!

[@cashjoe8947]

I can relate....

[@Sparklemuffin33]

You GET IT!!!! 🥲💓

[@josephfazio7648]

Miss Jerry 😔🙏🏻 Love Billy 🎶💛

[@anthonytruman]

I CANT STOP LISTENING TO BILLY STRINGS

[@Bdavis1103]

Thank you for representing the people that actually can play their instruments.

[@ambassadorportal]

The best bluegrass has always been psychedelic anyway, so let's just go there with all eight feet. Jerry was a pretty good bluegrass and oldtime picker, so he'd have DUG this. Thanks again Billy and band. Good for my soul.

[@acres4282]

yeah I can see Jerry looking down and saying this guy is good. fuck mayer

[@bzfiddleness]

the psychedelic stuff is certainly good but there’s lots of great bluegrass completely outside that realm.

[@flyingfishsurf]

@@bzfiddleness If you calm your mind and carefully comb through the bluegrass in the morning light, after a rainy night, the fungi may reveal themselves and improve your sight.

[@ogBruce]

My favorite type of notification. Keep being a guiding light, Billy.

[@seandonnellan60647]

Absolutly!

[@sarahlynnbriley260]

Prophecy at its finest

[@aashaygandhi7213]

North star Billy 🤩

[@augustwest8851]

Hartford & Grateful Dead pure genius...

[@hypnocracy6102]

You know whom sent Vasser Clements to Jerry to play violin in Old an In The Way...John Hartford

[@stillbrave3604]

Billy Strings is the truth!

[@tonebonetones]

I simply cannot think of any superlative sufficient to describe this. It is not merely wonderful music, it is also an experience that is nudging divine.

[@paullacy159]

Beautifully said friend!

[@Eighttigjskxm]

R/imamverysmart

[@tiptopshark]

🔥 phenomenal

[@johnf6267]

No words...sitting here blown away.Again.

[@laurieashworth1305]

Can't stop listening to this. Addictive......

[@lisamargaret6751]

If these walls could talk. The Capital Theater is the Bomb! I think this place has had so much musical genius throughout the years there should be some kind of Documentary.

[@silvercoinsurfer3129]

Only a couple of bands / musicians have ever grabbed my nuts and twisted.... The Allman Brothers! Black Rebel Motorcycle Club! Marcus King! And "Billy Strings"... Holy Jesus... I keep forgetting to breathe.... Billy... You & your band are mind blowing... I will drive cross-country to watch you play... And I will! Bank on it.......... See you soon.........

[@chynnadawl9022]

Spot ON!

[@underrated7163]

Hi..will you pick me up in Tennessee?? Smiles

[@mightymicrofarm7004]

The Dead are dead. Behold what it sounds like to honor those who came before.

[@j.taylor-unterreiner1204]

But only after the dead came this homage. The Dead are still Alive...alive and well after a jam like this'n.

[@strangher11]

@@j.taylor-unterreiner1204 Jerry an Co will live on forever ....

[@georgemcelroy3058]

The Grateful Dead are eternal.

[@mattmagill3399]

The best jam session EVER!!!!!

[@brianshaheen1138]

Thank god for Billy Strings. Maybe there is a future for real music that doesn't come out of a computer after all.

[@TheLeisamarie]

I saved watching until sunrise this morning, I was dancing in the garden as I tended plants and turned soil! Truly loved every note!

[@vincentt.5040]

It appears everything this kid touches turns to gold.

[@ellynorth7466]

Billy is a very special music character. Special and rare

[@37HD]

Blown away! Wow

[@tomwright4984]

Billy Strings is the best in the business now, hands down. No competition at all. Keep doing it Billy!!

[@paiiwaii9658]

Watched him play this at the most recent renewal fest… absolutely life changing. Will never forget it!!!

[@southpaw1959channel]

18 minute 46 second jams like this are good for the soul. Closing my eyes, pretending I'm at Blue Ox...

[@sunicamerer247]

Listening for 3 yrs. Yep. He's à legend. He's disciplined. What a heart what a soul. I love him cuz he brings all the music that ive missed: harmony, talent, and rawness. Go billy.😊

[@mohippa7478]

Billy covering John Hartford 💜

[@tedijune6759]

I was blessed and got to meet @JohnHartford backstage at a show years ago. He played my fiddle and emoted about several questions I had to ask him. He was kind, gifted, and beautiful to me.

[@cherylwilliams904]

@@tedijune6759 🕊️🙏🕊️

[@bonitamoffitt8405]

You had me at dust in a baggie Keep rocking

[@davejoe2592]

Here's what you need to do people. Hit the like button immediately before watching so you don't forget. You know Billy isn't going to provide you with anything less than awesome so you already know you will like it before you watch it.

[@traviskeeton712]

I love how Billy fuses all these different styles with bluegrass. It's truly inspiring for all us regular guitar players out here

[@lewiswithrow1936]

Amazing musicality, soaring virtuosity. Genres folded like taffy. Engaging and uplifting.

[@oldandintheway1162]

I haven't been as excited about hearing new stuff from a band for as long as I can remember, and that's long. Everything is a surprise and a wonder. Praying I get the chance to see them live.

[@jenrohde-budz3852]

Same!

[@focusbiz1]

Here too! Bless the universe for blessing us with this amazing musician. . I'm 55...even with the GD, I have never been so blown away with EVERY FUCKING THING I'VE HEARD! He is scary good!!

[@dspangler777]

This is the venue that the first ever Wharf Rat was played at on 2/18/71 if I’m not correct. Excellent song choice if intentional, and if not it speaks to the magic of the music. Beautiful rendition!

[@bridge12582]

Wow thanks for that bit of info! Fascinating

[@rnoone23]

You are correct!!

[@jimrebr]

I’m really loving Mr. Billy Strings, he’s incredible, like a blast from the past. I love Bluegrass, grew up going to rock concerts, coffee house with live acoustic music, lots and lots of bluegrass & of course the Grateful Dead 💀🎸✨❤️⚡️🥰 Thank you Billy, and all the young musicians keeping music alive and kicking!!!

[@chrisanderson8579]

pretty incredible this Billy Strings !😊

[@PF-Fly]

Burn it down, Billy!!🔥🔥🔥

[@slowsteve3497]

Best sound of any band I’ve heard!

[@jayshowalter]

Stringheads unite!

[@MGDeadSpin]

One of the greatest 1-2 punches I've ever experienced....likely that not many in attendance would disagree with that statement.

[@Jichael.mackson]

I could only imagine being there for this

[@travisthornton1792]

I keep returning to this.

[@beatriceperrier8699]

So do I I’m just facinated even il sounds weird to my bluegrass ears

[@dansemacabre8692]

I will recommend you to every single person I know and meet. Love the music!!!!❤❤❤

[@frequencyfluxfandango8504]

I don't know much about the technical side of music..I just know what sounds really GOOD to Me. Thoughtfully played, soulful and very interesting to watch all the staggering musicianship. If anyone else out there knows how to make music sound this good, then please Go 4 it. Why not make the world a better place ? ~Love to you all.

[@CrystalTwinStar]

Billy Strings You guys have outdone yourselves!

[@D45VR]

This young man truly has an old soul.

[@imawallass]

This is just badass... Been loving my Billy Strings plunge these past few weeks.

[@biblicalitypsn9414]

Dude I’m sooo glad you posted this All Fall Down. Truly epic.

[@cainlewis9210]

Billy strings changed my whole taste on music I’m in love with the bluegrass love that he shares ... and showing me why my dad loved the dead so much

[@cainlewis9210]

@billystrings you are amazing billy thank you for the fun you give us and amazing tunes that legit touch my heart and soul and make me feel like a kid

[@averagewhiteman5939]

Good stuff, love how borderless you guys seem to approach your music. Guess that’s why an old deadhead like me enjoys your performances.

[@EverythingBluegrass]

HANDS DOWN THE BEST PICKER/GUITARIST OF ALL TIME, and he’s just gotten better over the year, it’s insane. Can’t wait to see him at the closing of the winter tour in cinci

[@portraitofjazz6239]

Thank you Billy and crew

[@sunshineharris1142]

Old soul that is so pleasurable he has it an knows it** an for us an the World to enjoy**

[@jamesgibbons7424]

This music is all over the place and it's fantastic. Thanks gentlemen

[@ДмитрийНиколаевич-ь6з]

Billy, you're the best! 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏😉 Greetings from Russia! We are waiting for you in Moscow...

[@joshuasecrest8111]

Yeah let me know how that works out. Hahaha

[@KimiWallrus]

Strong Bass and Banjo! MORE!

[@janicemiddleton4491]

Billy, is a great young man. He has a lot of talent. He serves as an example for the younger generation.

[@kennethholliday6806]

Heart of the blindman....... So happy to hear it again. Thanks Billy.

[@drunkenviking]

Rock is not dead! Hallelujah! :)

[@cashjoe8947]

Keep finding new ones on you tube and keep loving them. Would never have heard of them if it wasn't for you tube.

[@drewnovak566]

Maaan, you gotta come to Canada when all this corona virus stuff is done! I drive truck and I discovered you just scrolling through random music...let’s just say I stopped there! You’ve been the anthem to my many miles buddy! \m/

[@katekaiser7039]

I hope one day he and his band will be able to tour here in Canada. If he ever comes to any place in the Atlantic region my family will be going. He'd be a huge hit at any of the Exhibitons. Although he deserves a huge venue.

[@drtadish7492]

Have you heard his willin cover? That’s song is for truckers everywhere;)

[@merlepatterson]

If Billy comes out with a Tool cover...that's it, I'm done convinced!!

[@johneavers5876]

John Hartford ! Good going Billy.

[@eileencregg6754]

👁️👀am mesmerized everytime I listen and live shows are kick ass... Wish was RR... That's all good... I'll just keep trying for tickets to Dublin Ireland, for now totally lovin'... Grovin.... To Billy Strings and the best Strings in my ear🎤🎻🪕🕺🎵💚🎸👁️🎶🍀🙃✴️

[@treebatiki]

Thanks Billy!

[@paulst.stephen2626]

Hear is A Divine Being as You are My Love!❤️! Spreading the Light from The Inside Out!! Welcome to the Eternal Now! My Love's!! :)

[@chop6604]

Thank you for you Billy it’s an absolute pleasure to hear you play !

[@elburns64]

Super fun version of a lesser known John Hartford tune.... Thanks for bringing these great songs out of the closet Billy and making them your own! Into Wharf Rat, even better. Woo-hoo! Peace!

[@thomaswinters5605]

I never thought it would happen. Billy you changed my whole music Outlook I couldn't stand Blue grass, couldn't stand country music couldn't stand hick-hop but you my friend have turned my ears. I am a musician and a very particular one thank you Billy strings

[@thomasweldon8935]

Is there anything this guy can't do ? Amazing.

[@mattdenehy9501]

“I’ll get back on my feet again, lord willing if he says I may. cause he knows the life I’m livins no good” ole 4 digits

[@TheKillermanilla]

Love this guy and his sidekicks they all be folkn it out!!!! Keep killing it billy!!

[@williamkitchin9946]

Grrreeeeaaat pickin Billy! Keep on truckin!!!

[@charlesbarber6137]

Great how Billy can throw out the Dead covers like this -- showing respect for the original, but owning it in his own way, and not making a big deal out of it. Just, "this is a great song, here's my take, hope it works for you!" As an old Deadhead, I love that. I love the old songs but I love to hear new takes by the generation that will take the music into the future. And Billy is one of the best (along with JRAD, Molly Tuttle, and many others.)

[@erichnussbaum]

When the grass shines in all colors of the rainbow! Beautiful!

[@pettyeddie2000]

LOVED IT from beginning to end !!!!!!!

[@burlapX]

Sooo...... funky. i love it . don’t know if you call it a “set” or a “combo” but i listen to this song everyday

[@Esah23]

Billy deserves every bit of sunshine and greatness that comes his way! ❤❤ All them boys do

[@RUuser]

Yes, I remember live music performances.... with the audience in the same room. And I remember Morning Bugle & the Dead's 2 record live Skull & Crossbones LP. Humanity first!!!

[@daisywares1]

A heavenly masterpiece.

[@bob_._.]

dude, I am so glad I'm trippin' balls right now

[@allancooley9510]

bobobobinalong hope you have a freakin blast bro. Shit is ill!

[@ThatADHDKid]

Right here with ya again cuz the ride never ended 😂

[@andrewpeer7362]

1-2 hits you’re stuck in the vortex. 10 or so you become the River

[@kingtucky4300]

Love Hartford, n you killed it.

[@broliclobster5045]

Bight it!!!! ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥

[@BuzzPark1]

All I can say to this incredible performance is 😮

[@janegarcia4600]

Best Billy performance ever.

[@cashjoe8947]

I probably would have never found this amazing band if it wasn't for the COVID. So on the bright side.....

[@SouthMeckStunna]

17:20 Never heard anyone make an acoustic sound like a cranked Gibson electric. Incredible performance

[@dsvet]

Its been done by metal guitarists for years. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pKbUq2WsnLp5b7s

[@markyturner]

That was just great - what a sound. Can't wait to hear more from this guy.

[@geofreak75]

Guitar peace is pretty good

[@timpowell3255]

That base riff in the first song was killer ! And the rest of that song was way over the top ! Nicely Done Gentleman. Now that second song had such a lazy groovy kinda flow to it that even though it was a powerful song it was deeply driven music that reached out an touched the soul. Many many thanks Gentleman for sharing your wonderful talents and love of pure music with everyone !

[@nodaklojack]

Goose bumps and my jaws agape.

[@johnrunningbear4152]

no one spits it like Billy MF Strings! This version of both songs just kills! If you get a chance, get out and see this band!

[@CrystalTwinStar]

That little warble in your voice indicates a true anointing. Chris Rice has it too

[@sallyforth1232]

I loved it, Billy. Thank you. Hugz.

[@doncraig6058]

Music to get me up and dancing, Thanks Billy

[@sallyforth1232]

No ♥ for me, tho.

[@toml7945]

This is the most insane jam ever! Love it!

[@vwald]

Thank you Billy, Billy, Royal and Jarrod!.. :)