FIRST TIME HEARING Billy Strings - Turmoil and Tinfoil Reaction

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

That little guitar like instrument is called a mandolin.

[@pfpublius]

Indeed! In the non-drum band context, this wonderful instrument often plays the role of the snare drum.

[@mstewart109]

Welcome to Billy Strings!!! Truly gifted guy.can play banko well, also...check out the utube of he and his dad performing. He learned from his dad. So talent came down the family tree. Billy is his first name.strings is a nickname he was given ( you might understand why) and it stuck. He is one talented guy, I love bluegrass period, he is under 30. He can only improve. He writes his own songs too

[@hacksdp3]

Because it will slice your knuckles like a French chef.

[@flappycelery]

I've never met anyone who isn't aware of the Mandolin!

[@phantommaggotxxx]

and they're everywhere lol...

[@mulltothree4375]

Billy Strings is out of this world. React to Dust in a baggie by the same artist.

[@XxBloodDrunkxX666]

Yeah but do the version where he's on the couch

[@jonathanhughes8679]

Yep, that’s the best Version IMO.

[@mattcoulborn3122]

That version really shows who he is!

[@jsloan024]

Yes, and has been viewed over 17 million times!

[@thatbassist398]

Using again By Benjamin Todd

[@Mace91]

Everyone's calling for "Dust in a Baggie", gotta do it!!

[@craigmead3484]

The original Dust in a Baggie, the day he wrote it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHeoi4KgqdeqotU

[@jeremywade6986]

@@craigmead3484 No Green shirt, no dice.

[@rodgerfoughtsr3592]

Got get the one where he's setin on his couch at home. That's the best dust in a baggie he's done. In my opinion that is.

[@kyledurocher423]

Billy strings is a true talent. I would recommend listening to away from the mire. Or his new single wargasm. He is the only artist I ever fought to find all albums on vinyl. This whole band has changed my life. Coming from a true death core metal dude.

[@jimburns33]

Second for Away From the Mire!

[@eugenecaudill5361]

Didn’t Billy also play metal at one point?

[@kyledurocher423]

@@eugenecaudill5361 yes

[@eugenecaudill5361]

@@kyledurocher423 what group

[@kyledurocher423]

@@eugenecaudill5361 not sure I remember. He mentions playing metal on an interview or 2.

[@justinbaughn2490]

Away from the mire the live version from 2 months ago will melt your heart . Y’all please run this up so he will see it

[@jasonbroom7147]

What you just saw was virtuoso performances on the banjo and mandolin, and then a mind-melting solo that is a combination of blue-grass and heavy metal. This style that Billy Strings is introducing is as revolutionary as it gets, in the music world. Your reaction, as favorable as it was, should have been far more impressed. This isn't just "good"...this is truly phenomenal musicianship, at all levels.

[@markgrant654]

He's a cross of Doc Watson and Dimebag Darrell. He is Amazing. I love how you React to many different genres. Thanks!!!

[@child_of_gaia1836]

Billy Strings the hottest thing in blue grass he is insane at flat pickin.

[@stevilkenevil9960]

Hottest thing in music today I'm going to see his show this Saturday!

[@davesheppeck696]

Adopted his aunts nickname for him while in Michigan. Formed "the band" in Nashville. They won the best bluegrass album Grammy for home last year

[@gwilson420]

Thought it was his grandmother

[@jeremywade6986]

@@gwilson420 It was indeed his Aunt.

[@stacyvanvranken5934]

Just popping back in to say that Billy Strings will be playing the Grammy's this Saturday April 3rd and is also up for 2 Grammy's, Best album "Renewal" and Performance for "Love and Regret". Thought you might like to know.

[@joehynes5452]

Billy Strings is the future!! Very welcomed in the jam scene too with his love of The Grateful Dead and Phish. He collaborates with Everyone and is an absolute force and he's only 28!! He's a beast of a performer!! Check out Dust in a Baggie on his couch

[@F14Goose37]

That is a beautiful "F" bodied mandolin. Also, I laughed pretty good about his mom giving birth to him and the guitar.

[@josht2136]

Look forward with his project he's working on with Les Claypool of Primus!

[@securenc1]

I've been around this type music all my life - since childhood. Billy Strings is in my top 3 flat pickers of all time. Very few guitarists can pick this style at this high a level. Billy doesn't miss a note... simply pure talent this young man has. It's like he made a deal with the devil to be that good... 😎 Nothing else can explain it.

[@jtkappy7742]

L

[@caseynova755]

I envy those who hear Billy for the first time. What an experience

[@matthatfield8555]

"Away From The Mire" is my fav Billy Strings song. definitely a must listen!

[@CideFX]

Dude, Billy Strings is the man. Props to whoever suggested you do a reaction to him!

[@ericlassen4433]

Love this song. Dust in a baggie for sure is a must listen. To have been able to see Roy Clark and Billy Strings play together would have been awesome!! RIP Roy Clark

[@vanessamcfadden8335]

Great guitarist

[@mattthomas214]

This is 100% not my type of music but the musicianship is off the charts here!!

[@waynestinson278]

Check out Away with the Mire, he runs a electric guitar setup with his acoustic.

[@joelwonder5362]

Billy Strings is the Beethoven of our century!

[@TommyGizzzy]

If you have a chance to see Billy Strings live, DO IT! The energy and dancing at the shows is second to none! Check out their new video for Thunder! Cheers DeadHeads n BillyGoats

[@holysouthpacific]

Billy Strings is the guy singing and the instrument you were wondering about is called a Mandolin!

[@davidchavez9212]

I've been a fan of this young man for a few years. Unmatched talent. His back story is truly amazing.

[@samlauderbaugh1380]

The breaks(solos) can be somewhat planned out from habit of playing the same songs over and over. However, he often likes to improv his breaks and extend them out for minutes at a time.

[@tony24061]

Please do dust in a baggie. But the old one with guy in the green shirt in the back. He could be the best flat picker ever i think his guitar skills are better represented in this version it's house party and it's just him playing

[@crtrufant83]

Tony Rice has entered the chat

[@Garyj1784]

Legend has it... Green shirt guy is still looking for a lighter

[@ryankeyte2684]

The green shirt guy is still in the basement. I delivered a pizza to him the other day! He’s doing well, still confused, but good🤷🏼‍♂️

[@parsnip2699]

Billy is Doc Reincarnate.

[@gregsvideos3411]

Can you imagine if Bill brought that guy on tour with him, just to stand to the side and groove? Even just for one show. The audience would would love it.

[@tyjomello]

I dont think you could go wrong with "summertime" and or "lonesome fugitive" Marcus King and Billy Strings

[@demon_3x]

Everyone saying dust in a baggie, so I’m gonna say do “Meet Me At the Creek”

[@deedreamccarthy6666]

He is the guy with the glasses his talent is a gift. He won his first Grammy Dust In A Baggy on the Grand Ol Opry last yr. Takes bluegrass to a new level. This is live and with all live shows they are well rehersed. This song is genius!!

[@parsnip2699]

I have been listening to bluegrass for 40 years. When I watch Billy I often have to pick my chin up off the table. Few compare to his level of talent. And as noted my MrL. his energy is thru the roof.

[@carljacobson7156]

These guys are like 'Heavy Metal Blue Grass' - they're doing new and creative things with the sounds

[@mumuspain2086]

Billy is like grunge meets bluegrass and it's freakin awesome

[@TomG626]

Got to check out Little Maggie - Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle at The Grey Fox.

[@kevinallman6700]

Every time he plays it's different, he is totally amazing. Billy Strings saved my life seriously, got into his music at a bad period in my life and getting on board with the Billy goat has put me on the right path. Watch as many as you can he will blow your mind

[@markskinner8491]

Billy is amazing, he is an old soul in a young man's body. He is probably the best acoustic guitar picker on the planet right now. The instrument you asked about is called a mandolin. It is an American instrument that has evolved through Scotch-Irish folk music and Appalachian mountain music. He is a great performer with a mesmerizing voice and a wealth of knowledge of old American folk and bluegrass music.

[@karenwalsh1143]

I totally agree!

[@Djrog00]

It's always entertaining seeing people try to figure out what the mandolin is, only because I grew up in central Pennsylvania and it's pretty common there. I think you have become my favorite reaction channel. A lot of variety, but you have an incredible ear for good music, regardless of genre. Which I love, bc I listen to so many different genres myself and wish more ppl I knew did.

[@stevendycus9559]

I grew up in the poorest region of America, still know what a mandolin is

[@donsteinberger1785]

Billy's the GOAT ! He'll be a household name soon. ✌♥️🐐

[@alkhaleel9239]

That smile he has while watching billy do his thing. Is what every one needs in their life today, we all need music that can get us smiling like this love you billy

[@JKevOJ]

Hey, buddy! Enjoyed your review! Billy strings is my favorite artist, and he’s coming to my town during Halloween weekend. The instrument your were inquiring about is a mandolin, it’s found in all of bluegrass. Have a good weekend.

[@mattcoulborn3122]

I really want to go to those Asheville shows, but tickets are impossible to find!

[@krogge10]

Billy Strings at Music City Roots. “Meet me at the Creek” is a jam and a half

[@QuervoJones]

Billy improvises a bunch. He’s masterful at it. I couldn’t recommend going to a show of his enough. He’s my favorite artist right now hands down

[@tyjomello]

Not only one of the best singer songwriters imo but probably the best picker. He is the improv king. He has so much fun with it. Brings alot fire to it and never misses a note

[@em-jay83]

Oh, and Billy just won a Grammy...

[@odin4234]

BRO! Ive been waiting for some of this guy on your channel! hell yeah!

[@stevebuckskinner5482]

Please react to Billy Strings (Dust in The Baggy)

[@collin_builds]

Preferably the basement version!

[@drpoolshooter]

Yo! Props to whomever recommended this. Never thought you'd have him on your channel. Props.

[@justinarnold7840]

Oh good, you’re doing Billy Strings, yes, Dust in a Baggie is awesome, from the grand ol opry. But since you’re on this I’d recommend Marcus King, Wild Flowers and Wine. Amazing singer and amazing guitar player

[@justinarnold7840]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJyUdqeajah3pLs

[@coreymartin7315]

Meet Me At The Creek next bro!

[@chilidog3518]

everyone calls for dust in a baggie but the real song is meet me at the creek real billy fans would know this

[@henrythebasset8749]

You are correct, sir!

[@listenwithlaurie]

This was my gateway video to my Billy addiction, you're watching once in a generation musical master....🎶💕

[@jeffnpatricia]

Billy has carved an amazing path between old and new quality bluegrass. He’s an anomaly and an American treasure.

[@caseynova755]

I have goosebumps just watching your reaction . Love this video

[@rhondareed6244]

Welcome to Billy's world. Meet me at the creek is an absolute must,!!

[@coryCuc]

It's so difficult playing this tight all together in a bluegrass band like this. They are all absolutely perfect. Crazy how good he/they are.

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

Amazing player. Love that he brings his rock and metal influences into another genre. Check out dust in a baggie by billy.

[@rafatopolski7628]

You should watch his cover of Dylans song Don't think twice. Most people who play guitar are ready to throw it out once they watch it. This guy is a complete master at what he does.

[@herbhungry7565]

Oddly on that video there is an 8 month old comment with the same joke about feeling bad for his mother in there.

[@rafatopolski7628]

@@herbhungry7565 that joke is everywhere and maybe it was funny for the first time it was used.

[@herbhungry7565]

@@rafatopolski7628 I just thought it was funny, I saw your comment looked it up, and saw the same joke. i have heard it before as well, Just an interesting coincidence.

[@flappycelery]

That's Billy Strings for ya! Plays like a house on fire!

[@Sivadtu]

He is Billy Strings. he is the face of what New Grass will be for the foreseen future. And yes he improvises his solos. And he didn't "end" the song, he broke up the measures to create the tension.

[@ryanrivers1259]

Theyre so good its unreal. These guys are masters at their craft

[@InsurgentX]

Dust in a Baggie (the one live in someone's basement) should be the prerequisite for Billy Strings listening! Congrats on >150k subs! Well deserved, sir!

[@kimberlyrasor4813]

He is so talented it is a god given gift and he is the best of the best

[@b1slyfox]

Dust in a Baggie is my favorite Billy Strings song, a reaction on that would be pretty good.

[@karlrademacher6276]

Love your reaction. Billy is the real deal. But Most of all I loved your honest reaction to his music. Cheers sir! Welcome!

[@M.B90]

Check out Michael Palmisano's reaction to this, you'll learn a lot about what's happening in a technical sense. Glad to see you dipping into this. Pretty sure Billy cut his teeth on Pantera, and it shines here.

[@codybeck7024]

Billy actually used to play super hardcore metal stuff. Look it up! Pretty crazy

[@howlinhog]

Wow, good catch M B! Billy started playing with the assistance of his stepdad (great singer and player in his own right) playing the likes of Doc Watson. He did play in a metal band for a while although I don't know him from that era. I discovered him at the Bluegrass festivals here in Michigan playing with his stepdad. Then he joined up with Don Julin a world-class mandolin player and man did they tear up the festival scene. I had the great privilege of seeing him play live many times. I knew he was destined for great things. From a selfish point of view I'm really bummed that I don't have the opportunities to see him like I used to, but really glad he's doing so well on the world stage.

[@em-jay83]

I've been following you for a few months, and you just happened to cover one of my favorite songs right now. Billy is awesomely talented, and you would be doing yourself a favor by reading more. Keep up the interesting content.

[@hannahcallais2983]

Same ...honestly I got sucked in watching Tom Macdonald reactions and have been waiting for some of my new favorite reaction channels to check out Billy Strings

[@Mxer724]

Just found your channel a few days ago! Really enjoying the reactions!

[@masonmaloney1972]

Love billystring's, I saw him back in 2019 and have tickets to see him again this year!¡! Super stoked, and yes that's his name

[@gripeotheday]

“Solid” performance????? “SOLID”??!? Bro he’s like a Mozart of our time that musicianship was absurd!

[@gustavvader2207]

Billy Strings and his band are pure wickedness!

[@holdfast6942]

This rabbit hole is deep with the current level of talent out there, try Marcus King wild flowers and wine or Billy strings Marcus King summertime.

[@dudeotis]

when Billy Strings comes to your town ... GO SEE HIM !!!

[@Sweep_The_Leg_Johnny]

his song Watch It Fall will bring you to tears! EDIT: im sure someone else has already answered this, but that instrument you're pondering is the Mandolin, the successor to the olde english instrument, the Lute. A staple in Bluegrass (my dad played banjo in his bluegrass band).

[@zacharyford9182]

Love to see you branching out into bluegrass! Billy Strings is incredible and one of the most popular in the genre at the moment

[@ShadyOne9]

God given talent stomping the shit out of music genre’s.

[@blu5.0gt44]

I love seeing people getting introduced to different music.... Awesome 👍

[@cavemandancer]

Thanks for bringing light to talented artist in all genres

[@One29Homestead]

It's good. They've done the shed work and are reaping the rewards. Love it.

[@ryankeyte2684]

Billy Strings is the most refreshing thing to hit blue-grass in some time! I like the comment about the “little guitar” 😂

[@carlos_herrera]

I like Billy Strings but I also like that the road from Mr Strings to Jerry Garcia is short and comfortable

[@jadonharrison8491]

Oh every time you hear Billy Strings play a song it's got a different solo. Dude is literally a master of all things Bluegrass.

[@jessicaholly1692]

Dust in a baggie next! Love billy strings, such talent. You'll love dust in a baggie

[@harleymcelwain7636]

Saw him live best show I've ever seen in 44 years of life

[@robertclymer6948]

Absolutely love your commentary and great "radio speaking voice"! Thank you for sharing and cheers from Motown.

[@mariosola1]

He is most likely the most talented musician our generation will have access to- imo, he is an actual virtuoso for this style of flat pick guitar playing, which in terms of guitar styles is up there in technical difficulty, if not the hardest. Glad you enjoyed!!!

[@jarred-hosch7347]

I live in the North Georgia Mountains 2 miles from Tennessee and blue grass will get any of us doing an old fashioned jig that has Scottish and Irish roots. They settled this area. Love this stuff cant get enough of it! This kinda music is the representation of this mountain region. We have festivals celebrating it where u see old timers traditionally jigging on 4 x4 pieces of hardwood floor on the sidewalk. Love this stuff!

[@ryurc3033]

I can tell you genuinely enjoyed this. Billys early stuff, he was just a kid. Anything with billy strings I'm sure you will enjoy

[@SuperHicks27]

Go to a Billy strings concert and you will definitely see them jam out to all their songs and you will have a psychedelic experience like you've never had before

[@mtnmoody1]

Mandolin is the instrument and this is improv music, Billy rocks!

[@jarred-hosch7347]

Love your reactions. U are my favorite out of my 75+ subscriptions on yt

[@abpob6052]

Billy is a gift. Just sit back and soak it in. BTW a mandolin can be one of the loneliest, most soulful and sorrowful instruments you can ever hear. When you hear it, you will know it.

[@WillBlindYouWithLight]

He uses the stage name of Billy strings. He used to be a solo act. He got a band, recorded the album this song is on with this band. So yes, it's only his name but also the bands now.

[@MS_River_Ducks]

The way Billy goes into a journey solo is like a trip experience

[@hannahcallais2983]

I’m so excited to see someone finally checking out Billy strings

[@hannahcallais2983]

Like you just made my day

[@kylebradley2988]

Billy Strings is a phenomenon.

[@KScottPiel]

"Giving birth to him and this guitar at the same time" LMAO You, Sir, win the Internet with that comment. Brilliant!

[@markfox13]

if you're one of the guys jamming with this guy you gotta be ready to rock out damn.

[@camden1209]

Billy strings and Marcus king. 2 amazing guitarists.

[@stringtheorymedia]

This is super fun to see. We produce Music City Roots and I'll not forget that set in 2017. Billy Strings (born William Apostol but using the nickname given to him by his aunt when he was a guitar obsessed 8 year old) was growing fast then, but not even close to where he his now, headlining major venues. Yes, the solos are improvised. Yes, it's bluegrass, of the progressive variety.

[@steverobinson8214]

This kid is truly gifted!!

[@jamesoconnor9027]

Best thing about bluegrass based music is that, while most songs follow a basic ( 1-4-5 ) formula the breaks / or solos are for the most part improvised and each musician gets a chance to shine.

[@richardmann4006]

Billy has a metal background, thus the meta influences in his bluegrass pickin.