"Help on The Way" and more | Grateful Mahalo: Billy Kreutzmann’s 75th Birthday Pa’ina | 05/07/21

Grateful Mahalo: Billy Kreutzmann’s 75th Birthday Pa’ina ft. Billy & the Kids w/ Billy Strings and special guests. Get tickets to continue watching: fans.live/mahalo

[@joshrepp5876]

Who else has been listening to this all week. So sick

[@evanoffm]

Right on

[@whatrtheysayininyem]

Switching between tracks every time

[@vicki5811]

Ever since mothers day bit this is just a teeze of what they played for three nights!

[@kevinsullivan4867]

all month! and counting....

[@wespollock3477]

I can't get enough of it man. It's so cool and I'd rather see them over dead&co.

[@swosene]

Who ever mixed this did an excellent job. Everyone kills it.

[@SuperMakoto13]

I keep coming back to listen to this. It’s sooo sick! 🤣

[@chrisrobbins2632]

You'd think these guys had been playing together for 25 years.

[@Alexlamecore]

THIS IS SICK! You hear a little bit of every band in this, what an incredible mash up of styles.

[@solopatanegra]

Haha, this was all done 3 houses away from my house here on Anini Beach.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Didja hear it?

[@Hawaiiphotoman]

Hope you went

[@gowdog71]

18:50 is literally the nastiest Les Paul tone I’ve ever heard. Billy Strings is a killer guitar player.

[@Jfladager]

gaddam yer right..

[@zirconarmadillo]

That solo is sick.

[@gowdog71]

Revisiting it a year later it is still the nastiest lick and tone since I’ve heard it.

[@jacobcarr8715]

Geez... I know Billy Strings is amazing but everytime I hear him I'm shocked and ecstatic at just how fucking amazing he is... And, who is the tenor? He takes the bull by the horn.. he aint scared... fuckin love these gifts they still give...

[@haroldonaga1981]

I live here on Oahu. Saw a bunch of your performances on KZbin and they’re all so excellent. It would be such a great thing if you guys did an inter-island tour. Show some love to us locals and we’ll give right back to you! I saw you Billy K here in Honolulu with The Grateful Dead back in the day and I’ll never forget it! Please come to Honolulu. Make it happen brah.

[@Garyj1784]

Somebody please tell me... How are they playing the Grateful Dead better than the Grateful Dead?

[@nsalata1]

Billy’s 75th is the greatest thing on the internet. Captain K runs a tight ship. Legendary.

[@budgibson185]

Happy bday BK! Glad you finally brought young Billy into the mix! He is the next big thing. Well already has been

[@DublinSeafoodInc]

Billy Strings is so good on electric!

[@tflyer70]

Billy is a master of all things stringed and I'm sure others we have yet to hear....

[@ElroyMunson]

Playing to an Island... Can't imagine the energy in a stadium if these cats toured ... I prefer Strings over Maher ... IMHO

[@yvonnelaurenty6427]

Roy Munson: you said it. Will you or someone here please gill me in on the other personnel besides the two Billys. Lovely.

[@gorillaspawn6071]

Top 5 on my all-time favorite Dead shows. Holy Thunder, Billy - a whole new Dead jam!

[@danstephens1260]

Before this my favorite line up had been Phil in 2008 with Jackie Green and Larry Campbell. This is absolutely smoking.

[@ogs1mpson609]

The contrasting styles and voices of the two guitar players is just great. Sax cherry on top. And to be honest i love Bills drumming solo without Mickey, double drummers to me can get a little convoluted. Drums and percussion yes, double drums unnecessary. I almost want to see Joe Russo and Marco play with these guys. Lots of fun years ahead!!

[@ogs1mpson609]

Let’s give the island of Kauai credit for providing an inspiring setting, although this collective group of musicians would sound great playing on top of a landfill in Staten Island as well 😂

[@dennisbrower5406]

@@danstephens1260 check out Phil and Friends from April 99 on KZbin with Trey, Page, Kimock, and Molo. Those shows were smokin!

[@gordoksel]

First time I seen Billy on electric. ⚡🌹⚡

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Look around....there are many YT vid's out there with him on electric.

[@jerrythomas1161]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz any good covers worth checkin out?

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@jerrythomas1161 Assuming you're asking about electric, here goes: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGaWYmBvirqLbbc kzbin.info/www/bejne/oYLPg4OVnqmGaMk kzbin.info/www/bejne/bH_acqqDhaiVrbc&start_radio=1 As for Dead covers, this pretty much sez it all...... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGmnd2yua9Z6fJo and this one for good measure..... kzbin.info/www/bejne/gmfXiJJumZ2DobM

[@hippiejohn7100]

Happy Birthday Billy !!! Thank you for making me the person i am !!!! I wouldn't be Me without you n the rest of the Boyz!!! N Thank you for a Lifetime of Wonderful Music !!! 🌹 PEACE LOVE N HEALTH TO YOU n ALL that you hold DEAR🌹 ✨✌️💖🎶🍀🌹✨

[@scottbegonias313]

I agree with you Hippie John all the way! Happy birthday Billy ,what a way to spend your 75th with your friends on the island ⚡

[@hippiejohn7100]

@@scottbegonias313 right though..... they helped shape our Very being !!! Nothing else in My 55 trips around the Sun has come Even close !!! To what these Gentleman have done for SOO many !!! Funny part is I didn't even realize at the time !!! 😋 When I turn youngsters on to our music I warn them !!! It's addictive , n it will change the very fiber of who they are !!! They always Laugh ...I tell them before you know it you will be helping others for no other reason then to help them ...That usually gets a.. Yeah Right n a Bigger Laugh 😂 ... I usually leave the rest to explain to them in a month or two ...a couple weeks maybe a month, I point out that they put the Dead or Jerry on.. NOT Me .. I Smile n say I warned you n you laughed in my face 😂 I say MY turn to laugh 😂 .... Couple months go by n The Music has had time to touch them because they are really LISTENING TO THE MAGIC OF IT ALL !!! I AM FOREVER HELPING PEOPLE IN NEED OF SOMETHING ,older people's lawns , feeding n clothing the needy ... they see me helping others all the time by now ... so I ask a favor of them hey can you mow Fred's lawn I have to help someone else , so they do me the favor and next week same thing , week after etc I wait a month or so before I point out that they are helping someone for no other reason then that they need the help !!! They usually jokingly call me an Asshole as I say I warned you !!! 😇😇😇 N once they see how people appreciate it , they get high off their Smiles n Thanks like I do !! ✨✌️💖🎶🍀🌹✨

[@hippiejohn7100]

@@scottbegonias313 happens every time I switch jobs n by the time I leave they are passing the Spirit n Music to their friends !!!!

[@scottgregory7579]

Billy got some major Stevie Ray energy when he picks up that electric! So good all around

[@siscoismyhomey]

Holy hell what a dope band, some of my favorite cats.

[@matthewkann465]

Would totally go to see Billy and The Kids on tour. Love the energy!

[@roberthunter2569]

Fuck yeah fuck yeah REVOLUTIONARY 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️ 🏴‍☠️

[@alicelovell3905]

Agreed 👍

[@scottbegonias313]

Fire 🔥

[@hughsnyder891]

I’m hoping the same thing . This is an awesome lineup.

[@Parabuilding2]

🥈👍👍🏅 Boulder Calling

[@ajdsp]

Wow, the audio is stellar, and that spread on the beach is to die for !!! Happy birthday Billy !!!

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Audio is great, but the video is meh.

[@yammmit]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz I mean it is just from a livestream

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@yammmit Yeah, but the cameraman(men) did a lousy job, especially for the players on the right side....

[@stevewells4405]

How many more ways can it be made obvious that billy strings is 100000000x better than John Mayer for the spirit of these songs

[@gratefulkm]

If only Owsley was still here : )

[@Inertia888]

God Bless those who aren't, but a little of them all are still in the groove

[@RETSELEkim07834]

He isn't???

[@billyskinner9382]

Pretty sure he was my friend😇

[@michaelblanks3409]

He is

[@alexjensen3950]

Why can't Dead and Co play anything at even these tempos, obviously BK can do it.

[@alexjensen3950]

Also, is Hamilton a WWF villian now? This band is vastly superior to D$C

[@stephenmathes1]

I NEED TO HEAR THAT WHARF RAT!!!!

[@jasonjarvis73]

Happy 75th Billy ! Thanks for the music old friend (not THAT old... you're only halfway there!).

[@markcraven3842]

This is awesome....Happy birthday and thanks for posting.....

[@bpbatlaw]

Stellar recording and performance! What am I doing tomorrow? Hm....!!

[@blindbetty6034]

I think I've listened to each show about 54 times by now, pure love 💘

[@OsborneMcclintic]

thank you billy kreutzmann!!!!! love ya bubba!!

[@craiger991gm]

Thanks for the kind B-Day Bill, I have been a fan since my parents took me to my first Dead show in 69.

[@knewocean7368]

First time seeing electric Billy Strings for us too. Such a wonderful thing this event. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BILLY KREUTZMANN!!!!

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Look around....there are many YT vid's out there with him on electric.

[@VibrationsfromMirror]

Fabulous Birthday! We had a blast!! ) Billy and the rowdy kids ) Awesome!!!

[@TIMSTRUMENT]

Feels like a wave that finally came in 🎶🎶🎶

[@00ChinMusic]

thank you for posting this and happy birthday!

[@bluenote335]

Strings has a lot of Skydog in his electric playing which is 100% badass.

[@ruffdraught]

I hear more Dickey but yeah, 100% badass.

[@ogs1mpson609]

You can tell Billy comes from a flat picking background, he’s real focused on picking around the melody, not so much incessant noodling. And I love how his guitar playing and voice contrasts with the other guitar player. You guys know his name, I’ve been out of the loop lately

[@symphonyfarm2009]

@@ogs1mpson609 - Pretty interesting to hear Billy not firing 8th and 16th notes at us!!

[@ogs1mpson609]

@@symphonyfarm2009 lol you’re talking to the most rhythmically challenged guitar player in the world. I understand the concept but anything beyond say.. the opening melody of Ripple, I’m Fckd. 😂 1/4 notes 😀 8th notes 😬 16th 💀

[@ogs1mpson609]

@@symphonyfarm2009 and yes, I practice with a metronome. It’s my right hand technique, I played the wrong way for too long before I started getting serious

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Thanks for sharing! Stellar jams ✌️

[@swakawakaflame]

A bit cruel to cut that last jam short...

[@brianb8985]

Yup. I’d rather see this lineup than dead and co any day

[@chrisrobbins2632]

They're similar to the Dead if the Dead could sing on key. And had a virtuoso lead guitarist.

[@fcbaysball]

I just got tix to see them at Red Rocks!!!

[@tr6888]

Billy Strings is awesome on the electric guitar he can truly play anything with strings!

[@ogs1mpson609]

I want to see him shred some heavy metal, I heard he’s a big fan of the music

[@timlazar9030]

that's where he got his name, he's good at the mandolin and all sorts of stringed instruments

[@charlesohmstead4084]

Wow! Happy belated birthday Bill! I wish I was on the beach there! This is truly Gratelful Dead! Can you all, Please come to Chicago or Alpine valley. You all ROCK!!!! Happy New Year!!!!

[@sid2263]

Mahalo Billy still in the drivers seat Brah!

[@neilkorsgaard]

And he's the engine too! LOL

[@Inertia888]

they pulled my spirit out of my body during that space jam...

[@joesneon]

Happy birthday buddy!!! We LOVE you Billy!!!

[@jeffw2354]

Wow ....this is the fire. hey, yall should play backyards all across America. my deck is great.get with me

[@Knight14649]

If dead and company could be this good, ….well they’re not! I wish this was a full-time touring Band.

[@GP-ff8en]

Tour! I have yet to see JRAD but I gotta see a Billy Strings induced flavor to a Dead lineup! This shit knocked my socks off and blew my hat off. Can't wait to see D&C West Palm but I need this lineup on tour for fall/winter. Amazing and congrats to the players!

[@michaelhoffman5486]

got to admit really like him so much more as a bluegrass guy as this is just rehash whereas his bluegrass is just so amazing ps seen hundreds of dead shows yall stay safe now you youngins, ya hear??

[@ericmartin1136]

Man, I never noticed this but does Reed play everything above the 12th fret pitched an octave down?

[@tyhunt1904]

Man this is mind blowing great! Billy strings is absolutely rippin, well both guitarists really! Happy belated bill!

[@leonard_maz]

1. Help On The Way 2. Slipknot! 3. Deep Elem Blues 4. Slipknot!

[@uncletoogie]

That's how you Deep Elem

[@thefumexxl]

Thhat dark star tease was nuts

[@Alexlamecore]

*Nods in agreement*

[@kellylovelace793]

Shout out to that beautiful sunset!!! Ahhhh.

[@stevecole2616]

I almost forgot how lucky I am to be A deadhead!

[@RainNSnow]

billy strings and deadco soon.

[@ukeboxjerry]

Who's the drummer? 😊

[@steveokula5762]

Some old fart.

[@legobucky1691]

Bahaha

[@theblueberries381]

Happy Birthday! Keep on! Peace to you and your family! Best Wishes!

[@ElroyMunson]

How Well Does Bill Look? He looks great ...

[@jamminjohnyevo]

“When you’re too old to work, too old work, too old to work and too young to diiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie. Who will take care of you? How’ll you get by, when you’re too old to work and too young to die”- Joe Glazer

[@RJ-cr9qh]

I can’t get enough of either Billy 😉

[@rangzenlhamo]

CHILLS!!!!!! Sounds amazing, guys!!!

[@michaelmills9084]

Wow!! Supper great - I wish Billy S. could join Dead and Company, look how the band took John to a level I do not think he could reach on his own.

[@sneakonproductionz]

Eleven teases during help

[@snowboardu1994]

Billy K crushing!! He's still got it!

[@8EDG]

At around 15:30 billy has a look on his face like "I wish I could play sax like that." 🤣❤💛💚

[@STSGuitar16]

More of B. Strings on electric please!!!!!!!

[@anikarain8364]

So proud of Magner and Tham

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

I just love the crap out of this!

[@JayChevako]

The Deep Elem inflation index is back down to $15. Jay

[@andrewblack7852]

Best post Jerry band! Phil n friends rock too… hmm who am I leaving out of this list??

[@jefferywelsh3860]

amazing on so many levels. nice jams

[@m6a6t6t2]

tom looks so different with the beard

[@legobucky1691]

Nice Bread: )

[@liviomiraglia602]

To the one guy who put thumbs down.. you probably have brain damage..get that checked out

[@thorstenmunder930]

The Drummer is Good !

[@lionrawr92]

the bald guy gon have some nasty sunburn on his dome

[@alicelovell3905]

Jerry Good Feeling

[@DingleBerry88]

So when we putting Mayer out to pasture and having Tommy or Billy step in?

[@scottbegonias313]

They'd have to play better Dead solos than that to put JM to rest ⚡

[@DingleBerry88]

@@scottbegonias313 I’m not one of these hardcore Mayer haters, I just wanna see Hamilton in particular on stage with them before the whole thing is a wrap.

[@scottbegonias313]

@@DingleBerry88 That would be cool. For me Hamilton shreds too fast a bit too frequently for my taste for a d.n.co set anyway. It's like okay we get it..you know every note on the fretboard and you're extremely fast, but so does every other great guitar player. The greats just know when and when not to pull it out. He's perfect a fit for j rad. I love the jazz sensibilities and space in most dead songs. These cats have a ways to go to figure out the dexterity, spacing,tone, effects and timing of great dead solos. I would actually pick John K or Zack Nugent over both of these cats for DnC. I hope they keep JM.. he's a master at the fretboard and his ear for the dead is impeccable. The only downfall is I miss Jerry's voice so much.. I'm not crazy about JM or Hamilton vocals.

[@yvonnelaurenty6427]

Scott Begonias: I actually prefer Billy Strings' singing to Mayer. Such a lovely mature baritone. Catch his Summertime where he teamed with Marcus King. And those who know classic bluegrass singers say he's perfect. Young man so all around talented.

[@DingleBerry88]

@@scottbegonias313 I hear everything you said. Hamilton is a shredder, I don’t think he’s a one trick pony though. I fall further out of love with Mayer’s voice more and more as time goes on. I didn’t mind it so much at first. Tommy isn’t exactly angelic in the vocal department either, but I like it. My main thing is I don’t want to hear anyone playing Jerry to sound a lot like Jerry. I wanna hear them do their own thing with the music. That’s why I love JRAD. It’s the music I’ve loved my whole life beginning all over again. It’s young and fast and off the cuff. Anyway, it’s 2 am and I’m rambling cause I don’t have any friends near by to have these conversations with anymore.

[@PattiCornell]

Happy birthday Billy crot) man from Patti Cornell

[@j5.pho20]

I have a feelin billy the kid could’ve sang help on the way w/out reading the lyrics 🤷🏼‍♂️ just sayin

[@anikarain8364]

reppin del tha funkee homosapien

[@jzebra7]

Please bring this band to Colorado🙏

[@midnightsun24c7]

That was amazing

[@litedawg]

AWESOME !

[@alexcorll90]

21:21 Does anyone know any more about Billy's Les Paul? It looks like it has a cocobolo freboard, which I don't think I've seen before on a Les Paul. Though I've heard some of the 50s guitars had cocobolo.

[@marcelopenailillo9209]

que ganas de poder escuchar esto en vivo !

[@willalalalala]

🌹Happy Birthday! 🌹This is amazing!!! 🌹

[@liasfiligoj3906]

One of my favs, this is awesome

[@AaronDavison]

If you like The Dead, you'll love this song: kzbin.info/www/bejne/ppPZgXZ6rbFjjbs

[@dirkevans3443]

Thing I love about BS is that he makes it all (no matter what he’s playing) look so easy Talented as Hell!!!!

[@RATMsk8er]

Bassist with the hieroglyphics hat

[@michaelhoffman5486]

and the deads help from boise mid 80's if fuckin mind blowing opens the freakin show with it after phil says citizens of boise, are you ready? the franklins pales a bit but the help is as good as it got think i'll listen to it right now

[@Dogsrule777]

Happy Birthday Bill K! 🤘🏽💙💀

[@jimoneal7499]

Can you imagine just hanging out on the beach and enjoying your day, then this starts?? It gets no better!

[@garyhenderson1717]

This like jazz so good duke Coltrane you guy took it out there think you I really needed this Billy looks good for 75 and jamming still

[@KaluparambilVasudevan]

Deadly

[@malcolmbruce9753]

Wow, sounding mighty mighty fine

[@vicki5811]

Love billy singing this!

[@crosmo1]

Jerry was there

[@PattiCornell]

Happy birthday illy crotzmin