Family Strings: Billy Strings and His Dad Terry Barber - 2/28/2020

[@TACMtv]

What are some of y'alls favorite songs from this performance? (check out the timestamps in the video description if you don't know the names)

[@cubuffdoc]

Long Journey Home and Miss The Mississippi- it is so touching how he sings it to Terry. I can't stop listening to this entire set.

[@unveiltruth]

Thanks so much (= Luv Billy's palyin' tunes and super to see this one with his dad

[@jacktravis2718]

Does anyone wanna be the guy to go through and timestamp all of the songs for the video? I'll do it if the task must be done, all I ask is it be added to the description of this video so i, and everyone else, can go use them to navigate to their favorites (though I do opt for a full-show re-listen regardless ;)

[@TACMtv]

@@jacktravis2718 Thank you for the kind offer, but the video has already been timestamped by the ever-so-gracious Chris Dawson. Just check out the video description.

[@jacktravis2718]

@@TACMtv thanks for taking the time to reply, but I definitely didn’t click on read more on my mobile 😂 I am but a simple man.

[@nathanyork59]

One day you're listening to Pantera and Slipknot. Then one day you finish a two hour bluegrass/folk show with "some guy" and his Dad and things change.

[@JamesPrestonThomas]

Oh! Hell yeah!!!

[@michaelhedgepeth5106]

It's trippin But, I know a dude that's tatted up both arms and LOOKS like he'd as soon cut ya up as speak to you.....Then, suddenly he walks up the isle to pulpit and starts preaching, singing, Jamming his nuts off on a 60's Less Paul❗ ...in a little Church tucked back in the woods with like 40 pep's that show on Sunday's IF,, all the shine's been distributed on time❗😝😝💯TRUE Story ! I seen him Powdered Up, an Thrashing some Metalica back in like 91,92 ID remember exactly the year Because, I was Amped Up as well, pretty much! and Thinking He's Good and We'll Probably Never see him in these parts Ever Again once he lucks into a College Town,Wrong ❗👌

[@winky_cat]

Then you migrate to some flamenco covers

[@Debunis]

From metal to bluegrass ✋

[@MzClementine]

I love all kinds of music. And I mean all kinds. Except for a certain select few death metals. If I can't understand what they're saying. I don't mess with it. Other than that. I love all forms of music. Even the hard stuff I just have to be able to understand what the frig they're saying

[@jeffwilliams8074]

This is officially, the coolest father son music video I have ever seen.

[@breandanoconaire7109]

Brilliant

[@williamwisham107]

Absolutely beautiful, down home Father, and Son picking, so rare, and just as pure as mountain stream water!!@

[@rickbray3508]

I love this one, but I also like the one with Luke McQuery and his dad, even if it's just one song.

[@frankcantu1509]

Exactly freckin badass.

[@downeybill]

@@rroman3891 thanks for the link, I checked it and it is indeed a fine little performance, not really a rival of this one here, but I'd love to see those two in front of a crowd!

[@downeybill]

can we appreciate how lucky anyone is who gets to share their passion with their dad (or mom)?

[@michaelpaul5040]

And, WOW!!

[@sunkanswer8221]

Luck and/or hard/difficult work indeed. This display is Godsent given the actual circumstances

[@jefflindeman]

I love how Billy still defers to his dad. And dad’s hell of a flat picker in his own right - the oak that produced the golden acorn!

[@Knight14649]

Well, there was Doc and Merle Watson..

[@jefflindeman]

@@Knight14649 ~So tragic that Merle died in a tractor accident at age 36! 😢

[@HughAllen-g6f]

My folks are from the hills of Kentucky and they would sit on the porch and play blue grass for hours. Those were the best memories of my childhood. Billy and the band please keep it goin. America needs you'll.

[@11thephoenixrises11]

We're finally taking that midnight train to Georgia to see y'all... me and my guitar...You're the best, Billy, you and your Dad...Simply the best...Thank you.

[@mrhood3977]

I wish you a safe but amazing adventure getting to witness a modern-day blue grass prodigy

[@11thephoenixrises11]

@@mrhood3977 Are you taking some folks to see Billy yourself?

[@mrhood3977]

@@11thephoenixrises11 I haven't gotten the pleasure of getting to see him live yet

[@11thephoenixrises11]

I've got a few things to finish up here first but I'd love to take a few fans to see him by late Spring. And I really want to experience a good train ride on the way there. How 'bout you?

[@slayinbass2396]

If not for Billy the world would have never discovered Terry Barber. Makes you wonder how many extremely talented musicians are out there that only play at home and never get discovered. There is probably thousands of people that can play and sing like the greats that work a day job and play in the evenings for fun.

[@ephemerics]

Lady Luck.

[@brianwiza6107]

The great benefit here is showing how music that is passed to the next generation is taken, sponged up with a craving for Life, Love and Family by the younger ones and the Blues, Bluegrass, Southern Blends and blooms beautifully. &##

[@benjaminhoessle3306]

If not for his dad, we never would have heard of Billy. So it goes both ways.

[@tonyralston3481]

Great point. I was thinking the same thing.

[@kws767]

There are many thousands of incredible musicians playing on porches every day in America. And yes, some are this good, if not better. I've seen it.

[@matthewstott3493]

Billy told the story about when times were tough his father sold his guitar and years later Billy found it online in the original case and convinced the seller to hold it and let him make payments as a teenager. He returned his fathers beloved guitar. The rest is history.

[@pickititllneverheal9016]

Yes, thats a great story. That video was my introduction to Billy.

[@terrygreenhagen8784]

Billy's got class

[@peterkinney3821]

Got me sold

[@downeybill]

help us out with a title or a link, I want to see it!

[@megansands-somers8129]

1:36 "Here comes the Sun"! I think it's safe to say, Billy's Dad, did an incredible job - raising his "Son". Billy, will always have "this" space in time to look back on- years from now. Kudos, Dad. Priceless.

[@AndrewGrosman]

Good God, Terry's laugh is infectious. The musicianship, the energy, the attitude - I can't stop grinning ear to ear watching this.

[@robertfrey5036]

Your assume I I wish l could play one song I have two types of cancer and can't use my arm would love to come as an watch if I had guitar I give it my best

[@tylermiller1408]

@@robertfrey5036 good luck ol pard well pray 4 you

[@JamesPrestonThomas]

@@robertfrey5036 Hang in there man, find your relief any way you can, literally! We're all on 'death row' but sure love living. Suicide ain't in my vocabulary... something's gotta kill me 'cause I'm sure not gonna die by choice!!! I love that you remind us, 'what if you have or had cancer, what would you do? That will get ya thinkin', hmmmm?

[@gunguy5409]

Always a metalhead but I've grown to love bluegrass. All I listen to anymore. I can thank my daughter for loving country music. Ever sense she passed I've dedicated myself to learning more bluegrass style music. And let me tell you it's a lot more satisfying than any other music in my life

[@alan4sure]

Clean and simple is fun....

[@ShockwaveZero]

Sorry for your loss.. no parent should have to bury their children

[@stevenbuchanan196]

Daddy ALWAYS said BLUEGRASS IS WHITE SOUL MUSIC

[@ninihelenebaastad285]

Sorry For Your Loss Of A Daughter.Bluegrass Is An StoryTelling Music With Mostly GOOD Tunes :-)

[@Dalberfox]

Somehow it has the same feel and depth as many metal.. i dont know how or why, but few years ago i thought i was the only lost metalhead, but i see more and more banjolovers who came from metal.. PS. Not that this has banjo, but you know what i mean

[@MoonStar-fq6oy]

Thank y'all for sharing Daddy Strings and Son Billy Strings It has been a Wonderful Journey 😊👍😊👍😊👍😊👍✌️❤️

[@quinnyellstrom719]

I doubt I can think of something more infectious than his dad's laugh.

[@BamBam-jb3ve]

It just so happened that me & my dad was blessed to play together. I feel truly blessed and i know billy feels the same way. God bless ya both my freind!!

[@alanmccoy9466]

Simply amazing! That right there is something very very special.

[@joshuariddle4420]

i wish my grandpa was still alive so I could show him this, he would have loved it. RIP grandpa, you got me into this music and now it just makes me cry tears of both sadness and joy at how fucking bad I miss you.

[@josephbrewer7026]

This show is just fantastic on several levels. Two extremely talented pickers and the fact that they are father and son is heartwarming to this old picker.

[@ChrisLollich]

LP mi mi

[@ChrisLollich]

😊

[@tonysmith1247]

I say to myself o k I'll listen to one song and a hour later still here. Every time

[@BadBirdTattoo]

Exactly

[@rhlkiller420]

Back for the 5th time in two days. This is not music, this is something otherworldly.

[@allanbroad3381]

Everytime 😂

[@abcd12348766]

Same here lost a lot of sleep listening to one song which turns into an hour or more

[@Thomas-hj6pn]

Father Strings and Billy Strings are all i need when im sick of.....living i guess. They play and sing beautifully and it just inspires me to go on another day and try harder. So thanks guys :-)

[@tabathaelliott5590]

It makes me feel so connected to the now, the past, and whats to come. Stories from generations played by two people who bring them to life. I'm having a rough time lately and this just brings me peace in this moment. I'm glad you're hanging on too❤

[@tabathastaples7884]

Shepherd's Chapel Network !!!!!!! Chapter by Chapter / Verse by Verse !!!!!!!

[@muffin_gamers]

@@tabathaelliott5590how you doing friend?

[@rijden-nu]

@Thomas You still okay? Things have gotten very different over the past year.

[@privacyviolated583]

lol he needs to start going by Pops Strings. Definitely feels like a Pops

[@pokymoonshine]

Wonderful to view this. Father and son. Every kid should have the chance to do something like this with a parent. Very special relationship. A shared gift!

[@linkedup7346]

Very Nice to see a pop and his son play so beautifully together... They must have been doing this for decades...And Man can Pop Sing!!!

[@Kenttx100]

Thank you Billy for giving your Daddy this credit my sons never gave me mine for their successes

[@scottliegel855]

Little bitter, Move on. It's nice to be recognized but if you expect it that's just not how life works.

[@markayw]

Absolutely some of the best picking I have ever had the pleasure to listen to. Billy I'm sure you already know this, but you and your dad are awesome together and one day you are going to be so happy and thankful that you got all of these great songs down on a video of you and your dad sharing this special time together and also as you age, you think you won't forget the songs," and I pray you don't"but for some just like a beautiful rose their beauty & their memory seem to fade. My mother use to be able to hear a song 1 time sometimes 2 and she knew it word for word, and she even wrote a few songs, she always dream of being a singer and she had a beautiful voice she still has a pretty voice not like it was but still pretty, but she is now 80 and while she is still a beautiful lady she has been dealing with Alzheimer's for the past 5 years, and now is starting to forget her own children, It is a terrible disease, and that is why I was so happy to see you enjoying this special time with your dad. God bless you both.

[@veriteri32]

I'm so sorry about your Mother. That is SO hard to watch. But these two are very special!

[@randypressley4145]

Billy and Dad are amazing together. We all know how talented they are individually, but I didn't realize how much of a grinder Dad is! Wow! What a player, teacher, singer, and inspiration to us senior strummers and singers! And Billy's pretty good too!

[@ralphmyers5572]

I gave away my three martin guitars I had to my two year old grandson after hearing. Billy and his dad .,wish I could teach him like his dad did

[@claytonmatthew6073]

Out of all the live sets on KZbin, I think this is my favorite. There's no telling how many times I've listened to it. Really appreciate y'all putting it up.

[@breandanoconaire7109]

What a Great Father and Son example of gorgeous music and their mutual love of their excellent songs presented together, and warmly recieved by an enthusiastic and joyful audience

[@anneeq50]

I just discovered this pair of legends 3 days ago. This is the 3rd time I listened to this video.

[@christopherpier3116]

@@anneeq50 I just discovered billy about 6 months ago, and I am still blown away on an almost daily basis. Is this &!*# not freaking amazing, or is it not freaking amazing??

[@marepat19]

I've listened to this 3 times, and know this time won't be my last....

[@danielibnz]

Impecable performance with a gorgeous tone and sound...

[@grimgrimace]

The live music community owes this man (his dad) a debt of gratitude. Billy rips and has a diverse taste in good music. The type of stuff you here in your old mans car….

[@Bad_With_Money]

Let me be serious here....this duet is more than special. In my humble opinion, it will remain as a humble reminder to Billy Strings career as his penultimate work. Having him here, play so seamlessly and jollily with his father is simply so profound to watch, To see the the man who taught Billy Strings what he knows play alongside him, in an eternal paternal bond, is more than beautiful. I am moved to tears multiple times, watching the love these two share emulate itself in the musical performance that is this video. I love you Billy Strings, and moreso Congratulations Papa Strings!!! You earned every moment!!!

[@babswright2664]

Beautifully said.

[@stonerosestudio]

not any wonder where he got it from ..gratitude post ..z;0 fuck i wish he was my father

[@babswright2664]

@@stonerosestudio I wonder if he realised he was setting him up for his career because he did a great job of it.

[@stonerosestudio]

@@babswright2664 bet they just loved hanging out ...lol

[@marshaul]

Woah, you should probably grab a dictionary before you use big words you just learned.

[@tomhoefling]

Terry Barber is a national treasure in his own right. It's amazing that such a treasure was hidden until his step-son's genius brought him to the world's attention. "A man's gifts make room for him" eventually. It's poetically right.

[@johnd5542]

Agreed. And I bet Terry had a lot to do with creating that genius.

[@wendysgarden4283]

it's an interesting entry in the "nature vs. nurture" debate. They are not related, so this is ALL nurture. What a great step-dad!

[@donmckinney5814]

Tom, how interesting, I just dicovered Billy last week and the same scripture verse keeps coming to mind. Its so true.

[@gerradkelley]

There is a story that at one time Terry was forced to sell his guitar to feed his family. Years later Billy found it and bought it back for him. I'd say Terry raised him right all around.

[@MegaOnion1]

@gerrad kelley my daddy taught Terry how to play. Ron Barker was the beginning, rest his soul

[@lewisfrazier3506]

Billy is so good for the music. His playing is so great, he is able to take the music places that wouldn't accept it 20 years ago. God bless him

[@lewisfrazier3506]

Also a hell of a jam session

[@MichaelLannery]

Us guitar players can see exactly how Billy's dad influenced him and most of us wish we'd had a dad that cool and positive.❤

[@ROCKNROLLMODS]

Kinda exactly!

[@themillers2990]

I actually have a very cool dad....but so does Billy

[@jeanricketts6880]

They are the best team!!

[@stevetrivago]

Yup

[@alan4sure]

My dad was great too😊

[@tmkreh8635]

This is my favorite Billy video by far. This jam session with his dad is something I myself never got around to doing w/ my dad, who was a well-known local bluegrass musician. It's beyond awesome to see Billy do a show with his pops. His dad reminds me a LOT of my own dad. I'll regret not doing this for the rest of my life, but someday, when I'm in the land of no rank strangers, my dad and I will sit together and play this song.

[@Gmoney375ps3]

Bless you man. We weren’t this good but we did this every night. That’s how I learned!!! One day I realized I was better than him and honestly it was sad

[@Kenttx100]

I hope so

[@BeelzeBob420]

Heck yeah! Papa Strings FTW! 🕊

[@maddieb.4282]

@@Gmoney375ps3that’s not sad. That’s what every good parent wants most for their children- that they live a more successful and comfortable life than they did and that they exhibit great talent and hard work

[@geraldkotyk9792]

You will

[@frankbrown8939]

16 minutes into this video for the first time and I suddenly am aware that I have never heard anything as beautiful and joyous to my soul.

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Amen brother this is phenomenal this show is just amazing, the talent headed down from generation to generation is just phenomenal

[@davidgouin8420]

I miss my dad! 2005, the pain seems like yesterday, the day we said goodbye to my father. I've needed him so many times since he has passed, though I've carried on all these years it never gets easier!

[@sergiolalaian1558]

Simply Amazing father and son a fading image in our society. Long Live Both

[@jeremyvantrease8689]

This is the best video I’ve seen on KZbin in a while. It’s awesome seeing Billy let his dad take the stage with him and them showcase what Billy was raised on. This is a video,any picker who has kids, is envious of. You don’t see this often. Great stuff!

[@markminton8974]

WOW, him and his DAD,, so good..

[@scottmartin6857]

First time hearing this two picking !!! Just amazed they have to have a fire extinguisher somewhere close those guitars or smoken!!!

[@martinaller-stead3898]

Nothing beats family music like this. Terry has raised one hell of a talent ... and Billy just is in delight of his Dad.

[@freedapeeple4049]

The entire audience: Dang! Poppa Strings has really got some chops! Poppa Strings: Ain't my boy awesome?

[@richardnotestine7333]

I never appreciated bluegrass in my younger days until now and it makes me feel young again..Thanks Billy Strings...

[@Blazestop]

Thanks Terry, Billy is great.

[@cmk4633]

My dad taught me guitar basics. I was playing metal/rock most of the time. He wanted me to learn some bluegrass but I didnt think I would be into it. He passed away is 2018. After his passing I discovered billy and now I have a big catalogue of bluegrass songs I can play on guitar. I just wish he was still here to see me play them and even play together. This video makes me so happy and sad at the same time aswell. Beutiful video ❤

[@ralphmyers5572]

Got tears in my eyes

[@jameslminix6428]

Yes, the feeling is bittersweet 😢

[@totokrug5467]

Billy. Do recordings with your Dad . It is really something special you guys are doing

[@CuriousDiscourse]

I second this, they need to make an album.

[@brucepoe3701]

I agree, this is a wonderful presentation of what this country's really all about. Thank you Billy and Terry. And traverse city music community for supporting the arts.

[@bellesmom238]

The chemistry you two have is remarkable , To watch you play off each other is one of the greatest picking events iv ever seen

[@peggynoble80]

Loved Mothers not dead!

[@malcolmbrewer]

Gotta agree, with one exception, as I saw brothers Phil and Tommy Emmanuel doing a show together in a dinky little bar close to Ipswich outside of Brisbane in their early days. There were tittie girls, meat raffles and the brothers were glugging Jim Beam. Both very talented young men then. But for musicianship, Billy and Terry are outstanding.

[@davidbrinkerhoff1837]

Its very satifying knowing what the other half is going to do ...it comes from hours of playing togather

[@joelridenhour9718]

Yes the speed and accuracy of you both is astonishing.yall give me chill bumps its so cool how you 2 play.thank you both for making my day.

[@tabathaelliott5590]

Their love for one another and the talent is just the most beautiful thing. It makes my heart smile.

[@t_smittty]

We had Doc and Merle. Now we have Terry and Billy. How blessed we are all to alive with these beautiful souls. Just like Doc and Merle. How I miss them both. But so blessed with our friend William and his daddy 💚

[@henriclaire]

Stunning duo they’ve surely got chemistry 😂❤❤❤

[@rogerjokela6383]

This is such a heartwarming video - I am getting ready to make another record and I am going to force my dad to play accordion on it...everything about this is cool - great sound - great stage -great lighting - thanks

[@curtispartain7352]

My Dad taught me how to play guitar and to this day, his 87th, year we still play bluegrass together....such awesome sight and sound to seeing this in todays world!

[@megansands-somers8129]

Isn't it? So cool, you, also can enjoy that, still ! Sweet, that you appreciate it!

[@janetalfieri5826]

It's like an intimate conversation with each other . . . only everybody gets to feel it.

[@tehapu7358]

I hope you are taping some of it. I put all my dad's stuff up on you tube.

[@kws767]

I got to play with my Dad too. I miss it. My band still plays several songs that he wrote. Keeping his music alive. RIP Big Dad..

[@stephaniezeigler8600]

I believe I know Terry Barber!! I never met his son because my son's father and I separated about 1984. Terry Barber, his mother Doreen would all come from Michigan, to visit Doreen's brother John Ebright, which was my son's grandfather!! They would bring a friend Bubby and Bubby, Terry and my son's father would break out the guitars and play all night! Terry's mother Doreen and her brother John would sing! She did always sing The Little White Church, but she would also sing My Little Green Valley. It was an honor to sit there and listen and tap along. They are all so talented in that family!! I almost had a heart attack when I ran across this video and I recognized Terry.

[@silviafrei2580]

Gratuliere & danke für die grössten Bluegrass- Künstler auf der Welt. Silvie Frei

[@kaleidoscopejewel]

How lucky you were to hear this. I remember listening to some. Mostly Gospel because my dad sang and played guitar.

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

I got to hear a lot of bluegrass and Irish folk tunes growing up but my Uncle Bobby passed when I was just like 5:00 so it's memories and old tapes and eight tracks but yeah it's phenomenal having this in your life nothing can replace it I'm just remembering that at 51 years old❤ turn my life around

[@lufcbrice]

liar

[@primesspct2]

That is amazing! how cool! God surely did bless the family with talent. Many families are gifted this way, Few do anything with it

[@liquidwhat]

Billy Just love your vibe. Your Dads got a great voice too.

[@drh488]

You can tell Terry has been picking for many years and is passionate about it! Seems like he is a real pro and should have been noticed long ago...but is so happy to just play with his son..he can't stop smiling and laughing and it touches my heart! So so so happy for the both of them getting there dues.

[@jasonlucas8740]

I love this. You can tell they spent a lifetime playing together. The way they play off of each other is unreal.

[@JamesPrestonThomas]

Many of us never got that quality time with our father and/or mother, but I'm not bitter, I still love them both and always will, even though they've returned to 'dust'. Hell, there are some 'blues' lyrics out there yet to be written and played. Be happy you are alive to laugh or cry!!! Life ain't for 'sissies', now is it?

[@emmawats5467]

May this lift the hearts of this country during this Covid crisis! America's music and it's people shall march ON!!!

[@grorob52]

what an amazing time this must have been!! definitely a concert that would be burned in your memory. Billy had a big big smile when he said That's my DAD right after a Beatles song here come the sun amazing Thank you very much for posting

[@peglegjim57]

As an Olde Trademan, nothing made me more proud than working with my son (I was on my way out, and he was on his way in), and being the Perfect Machine while it lasted. I learned that from my Olde Man.

[@spencerstream2544]

love this brother

[@burpinbubs2112]

Hope you are still kicking... this makes me want to change my life and spend more time with my Dad and Brother... God bless you all

[@peglegjim57]

@@burpinbubs2112 Retired now, and my only responsibility is to my motorcycle & dogs. 😎

[@spacelemur7955]

Terry Barber is authentic. There is no polish, slickness or airs, just homemade music from his heart. It's no wonder Billy got off to an early, great start.

[@klemklimek9]

What's wrong with being Polish?

[@spacelemur7955]

@@klemklimek9 🤣 Well played.🍻

[@daveblevins3322]

Bringing tears. I really miss my Dad 😭 He totally supported me learning to pick my guitar on all those nights when chores were finished. I was pretty bad for a while, but he kept encouraging me. I love you so much Dad ❤️ RIP 💖 🙏🙏

[@KStewart-th4sk]

A big Thank You to the volunteers that took the time to record this; great shots of Billy and Dad's finger picking. It's the best 1:59:17 i have spent on the computer in a long time. Jealous of every last audience member that got to see this live. Just an incredible performance from Father and Son. It is so obvious how much they admire one another!

[@MrSimhacker]

You guys have a great thing going and it's an honor and pleasure to see such a fine family picking together and enjoying life when you can and sharing your talents with others..

[@MrSimhacker]

Also I heard that Werner Von Braun had said one of the last deceptions that the science community will perpetrate on the word has to do with UFOs, said it to a lady and I forget her name right now, but it is written about in a book somewhere.lol

[@Telesgoooo]

Just watching Billy watch his dad play is quite possibly the most wholesome thing I have seen on a long time even tho my days rough it put a belter of a smile up on my face. I can't thank you enough Billy and Billy's old man, genuinely thank you for just being yourself. I can ask for nothing more.

[@JohnStephens-d3c]

Sitting here watching and listening with my father who is dealing with dementia. Time goes by to fast. Thanks and god bless

[@juzagirlntheroom2692]

36secs into my 2nd listen, and I know what I’ll be cleaning house today. I figure, if it’s good enough to make dusting fun, it could gets an A+ on my musical litmus test. For me the show sprouted wings, and wafts straight into the ether. One minute I was stuck on humdrum. Next I heard this delightful surprise coming from my speakers. Seemed random for all of about 15 seconds. But I was quick to realize I’d just been blessed by some universal source of divinity. Now I’m excited go digging for more, and pony up for a lil tunes and merch. I love to support and this just gave me a great idea. You can bet there’s gonna be more than a few ole Deadheads loving their Christmas gifts this year from me. My neighbors have already been enjoying for over two hours now, along with me and my cat-son. I know my granddad who shared his love of bluegrass with me, and let me dance atop his feet so I’d quit stomping on them, is right here with us.

[@yourtubisfilled7164]

Watching this in 2023 from the Netherlands. Thanks so much for the quality recording this great performance and sharing it with the world. Wonderful gig!

[@sandraanderson3337]

The incredible talent that you both have is mind blowing!!! And the happiness that this music brings to our hearts is absolutely beautiful! I will never ever forget this night watching and listening to this concert. February 15, 2024 changed my life, thank you Billie and your dad too. Bless you!

[@rollmeonekenobie]

I'll be 60 this May.. and been playing guitar since I was 9 years old... This concert brought tears to my eyes wishing me and my Dad could have played guitar and bonded like you and your dad did Billy., My dad's past now, and I would have loved if we could have ever played the way you and your dad did.. Bless you both

[@paulahalfacre4783]

How fun to be able to play with your dad! I never knew mine but the music in me comes from him! Very Cool Billy Strings!!!

[@meryldykstra2538]

This is perfect in every possible way

[@sheiladecker9802]

My GOD y'all...This healed my soul. Thank you for sharing the gifts God gave you. This is music!!! WOW!! I'd do near anything to sit in a jam with you.

[@jeffreymechler2424]

Happy Father's Day Terry! World class dad who taught his son to be a world class musician and win a Grammy!

[@Jamesjoiner1919]

Beats 'ell out of slaving your life away for meager wages

[@matthebert007]

Terry has a complete flatpicking songbook in his head. How he remembers all those lyrics is beyond me.

[@HondoSauce]

And doesn’t tune mid performance like all of us do. Terry is an inspiration.

[@randalltufts3321]

It's called a lifetime! He's lived it

[@olemissboy30]

That’s how you know he loves music

[@joyisted8236]

@@randalltufts3321 *

[@samcorltube]

Last day of February 2020? This must have been one of the last shows before the lockdowns. So glad this happened - what a show!

[@rudycarrizales885]

I love good old fashioned guitar playing had me grinning just gotta start pickin! Love ya ll from bakersfield ca.

[@HereToday-d6h]

I have listened to this more than anything Billy has put out with his band. This is just the best.

[@ispaul69]

What a Father And Son love. Appreciate you guys, God bless your home

[@charlesl.rodgers9311]

@FalconerPhoto Is too his father; the man who raised him. That trumps biology.

[@derkhawkins2575]

This kid has a kind of class that I rarely see these days. May God bless and keep you both. Oh, forgot to say, real good work as a Dad. The world needs more dads like you.

[@brucepoe3701]

The fruit doesn't fall far from the tree.

[@alecverkuilen3920]

❤️

[@Scatmando2]

Amen, I am proudly one of those dads, mine are all grown and I couldn't be prouder 🙌

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

AMEN

[@pamkeener8248]

You nailed it! We need a whole USA full of dad and son relationships... clearly where Billy got his talent... I am so glad I found Billy on KZbin, 'Dust in a baggie'.. been hooked. I say only for a few songs ad a pick me up, ..yeah now it is almost 3 am. We live you Billy and Dad, in Berry, Alabama

[@Kenttx100]

Thank you for being real

[@gaborkiss1485]

My dream, me and my son, and my daughter playin, and singin, together, anywhere and anytime! Its beautiful!

[@caminosb.1283]

what a gem!!!!! Like some people commenting I'm moved to tears watching and thinking of their lives, their challenges and struggles, and their ability to go through stuff and at the same time play such great music. Thanks for making this available to people like me, an elderly soul stuck in a remote part of the world without chances of listening live music. This is a treasure to feed my soul.

[@deannaalves3538]

Thank you for this ❤️🥰🙏🙏😍🌞🦅🎶

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Well said❤

[@jamestownvirginia8463]

Some men do music, I do fishing with my son. Others do whatever, but when it's family.... It's special! God bless us all. Thank you 😊

[@speaklifegardenhomesteadpe8783]

🙏❣️🌻Respect for the honorable fathers out there! Please pray for those without. Including my boys, that God fills every void. 🙏❣️🌻He's their FATHER in Jesus name Amen

[@pamkeener8248]

I learned how to drive race cars from my dad. And I learned inherited his constant sense of humor. He was Ed in a freak accident, he was building engine in a truck and jack fell on him. I inherited his favorite truck, his work truck. It is a '93 with Corvette engine. I dare to go as fast as he did. But it impress es the guys.. wanna race? Bless you Billy and your dad.

[@bones3988]

My son and I play guitar together and go bass fishing so I'm twice lucky

[@liamsutherland1156]

This is what happens when the student exceeds. I really miss playing with my father, nice job fellas.

[@JamesPrestonThomas]

Thanks for expressing your love for your Dad!

[@thefreese1]

I sire wished my dad played when i was growing up... I played bit never got any good until i moved to Missouri at the age of 23.. Had I had someone to learn by no telling how advanced I'd be today.

[@barbarabryan2500]

I love it!!!!!

[@dgfowler1960]

This is definitely a highlight for Billy. You can see the respect he has for his dad Terry. Awesome job to the both of you for keeping blue grass alive and kickin'

[@hotbrasst2451]

I listen to this entire set everyday, multiple times a day, being in construction. I can’t get enough of this. Do more with your pa Billy!

[@matthewroden1996]

Billy Strings you are the best young picker ive heard . im blown away

[@BillyReed68]

Those two are havin' more fun than two men should together. God Bless Ya'll.

[@workdays8280]

Fantastic.billy so lucky to have such a talented father. And a great attitude for both. Thumb's up

[@edwardfuchs4616]

If you want to smile for 2 hours - watch this!

[@johnmaskell2510]

Just came across this father and son team, it brought joy to my heart God bless them. John from England.

[@poolieDW]

Couldn't agree more John, with all of the shit in the World we need more of this, love Billy Strings, his dad is cool as well.

[@peterfrost6507]

OK, I just stumbled on this performance. Outstanding traditional flat picking by Billy and his dad. I really enjoyed it. I knew Billy's talent, but let's hear it for hid dad!

[@oitsbarb55]

this is amazing!!!! I Love BlueGrass! 🥰😉😀

[@MaxMayfield74]

I love the most that Billys dad is so happy and thankful for this. I wish my dad could see this and we could just jam like this again… ❤

[@behanseck]

When does Terry get a record deal?

[@JRPchef]

what a proud dad moment, holy hell is there some talent in these two.

[@ulalaFrugilega]

I just read that Terry is "just" his step-Dad and I think, that's even more amazing.

[@chadtolley5884]

There is no step in that relationship.

[@ulalaFrugilega]

@@chadtolley5884 unless it's all the twelve steps to freedom!

[@phlubblebubble]

yeah they're not biologically related but Terry's been there since he was a toddler and Billy calls him dad so step-dad/dad, what's the difference in this case?

[@Chain7ink]

Your interaction with your dad and the amazing music you two make brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for that. I'm grateful.

[@michellewelch4255]

If this doesn't get your feet TAPPING.... HELL.... YOU MUST ... B... DEAD...

[@josephdixon1354]

I agree I wish I could have sat with my father and done the same as he was a musician like myself so nice to watch this

[@jamesjones6004]

Dude! ♥️ These two

[@mauricerogerson5825]

Affected me the same way.

[@guranboroda]

"Твое общение с отцом и потрясающая музыка, которую вы оба исполняете, вызвали у меня слезы на глазах. Спасибо тебе за это. Я вам очень благодарен." Спасибо за музыку!

[@davist-mq5db]

Don’t know how many times I have watched this thank you for posting this 💎 jewel ✌️❤️

[@gregorypidich8439]

Billy you and your dad are unique keep up your love for playing that guitar when I first watched you strum I was impressed thanks for being you

[@ccrider853]

This belongs in my all-time Hall Of Fame.

[@GlendaGriffin-do1du]

I was raised in a musical family and the very best memories ever is singing and listening to my brothers play guitar!! Best times ever! Can't wait to sing with them again in Heaven!!!

[@SeanEnginetechnology]

Amen I can't wait

[@burpinbubs2112]

God bless you and your Brothers... while I'm sorry,... your memories make and show me to spend more time with mine. Praying you are well, my dear!

[@matmclelland4701]

I was not, and my best memories are watching my parents dance in the kitchen to the songs they loved.

[@elliotthoback5977]

I just love how they compliment each others talent. Even Terry just getting nervous and playing with his boy Lord knowing he adores the beautiful privilege that's been passed to him like that old or new 6 string. He's proud in the humblest of ways playing music with his talented young boy who he respects and genuinely loves... Thanks to you both...so so much.

[@rebeccalyle8443]

Billy’s dad is si very sweet, when he said to a girl in the audience,” Ilove you too, Honey.” I nearly cried😊