Jackson Browne & Billy Strings, Running On Empty (live), San Francisco, Sept. 29, 2022

[@TimBracken]

Thanks for watching my video. I gathered all the songs I shot at this show in a KZbin playlist: kzbin.info/aero/PLwdc0qZNx0tbzrIzUAa23O_acPXB1ZmZS. The songs are In The Morning Light (Billy Strings), City Of Immigrants (Steve Earle & Emmylou Harris), My Name Is Emmett Till (Emmylou Harris), My Alice (Billy Strings), Goodbye (Steve Earle & Emmylou Harris), Raise The Dead (Emmylou Harris and Steve Earle), Running On Empty (Jackson Browne and Billy Strings), Love And Regret (Billy Strings), Jerusalem (Steve Earle and Jackson Browne), Indoor Fireworks (Elvis Costello), I Am A Patriot (Jackson Browne), While I'm Waiting Here (Billy Strings), and Pilgrim (All). Enjoy!

[@bobfreephotography]

Thanks so much Tim. I saw Billy the night before this at Sacramento Memorial with the full band. He did a much different version of Running on Empty that brought the roof down. He's simply amazing on so many levels.

[@Michael777Simmons]

Thank you for doing such an awesome job...!

[@achiappanza]

Thanks for taping! I should have gone to this.

[@donaldcable9784]

Thank You so much for playing with JB. You obviously recognize the beauty of his music and when complimenting it only add to it. I’m an old Guy but have loved JBs music since the early 70s…maybe 60s. Some of his songs like “Red Neck Friend” was an anthem for myself and Friends in our redneck hippy kind of era…. TY for helping to carry on the music.

[@rebeccavalles2274]

Play me Gangsta grass

[@douglove2412]

I’m an old guy overjoyed that the gifted young guy is bringing a huge wave of young people with him to see the good old music. Hallelujah!

[@NatureGirl62]

My husband and I saw him at Frost last night (the night following this show) and I was commenting on that very thing. It was wonderful to see so many young people enjoying his bluegrass and other material. He’s doing wonders keeping pure, authentic, acoustic guitar-based music alive! 👏🏻

[@janicejohnson6438]

Yes, thank God. The 60s and 70s are alive again thanks mainly to Billy Strings and a few others. Music is finally riding again!

[@edyoung6666]

ditto and amen to that!

[@briano.1503]

Right on!

[@kevinbishop6582]

Great to see these to getting together and playing music, for the sake of music.

[@keithlambert6217]

Was a sweet moment when Billy stepped in subtly to carry the line and never skipped a beat allowing Jackson to continue. Respect.

[@ytramzi]

and JB smiled...

[@jimpierce5938]

Such an iconic song and great to see Jackson Browne sharing it with someone as gifted yet humble like Billy

[@jysmtl]

100%.Jackson must feel happy to know a young musician like Billy is carrying on his great music. And Billy must’ve loved the chance to play it with Jackson. Awesome. That’s a performance for the ages,

[@cindyschneider4728]

That kid can sing! ( and play!)

[@davereichert]

@@cindyschneider4728 Billy's pretty good, too!

[@Epistemicwriter]

nice comment!

[@douglasscharnberg3883]

You call somebody so pretentious as to give himself a phony last name like "Strings" humble?? C, D, G... wow! What a player!

[@bethnelson7602]

There is nothing I love more than seeing Billy play with some old legends.

[@martinsparker9759]

You can say that again! They're legends that have taken music to a whole new level to the point that their songs make the mind travel in awe while being entertained. Have you been to Billy's concert before?

[@iwazzabadboy1982]

Surfing youtube and BOOM…Great duo…Jackson Browne is a legend and Billy Strings is on his way🎸🎸🎸🎸👍🏼👍🏼…Thanks for posting

[@robertvonbriesen908]

Jackson Browne was my musical hero since 1972 when I first saw him in concert. I have memorized the lyrics to several of his songs. Seeing Billy and Jackson together is a great moment in music as they both represent the height of popular music.

[@superhotbread]

I love that Billy doesn't forget who came before him and pays homage all the time . He is showing respect and homage. The nod from Jackson says it all. Cheers to all who are also enjoying !

[@stargazer6753]

Yes indeed. You and I agree. I have made similar comments on other sites.

[@jhh2001]

Gives me chills

[@MrLaserdaze]

That was great to watch. Thanks for posting it. It put a smile on my face and warmed my heart. Both these guys are not only great musicians, but great human beings. Don't miss a chance to see Billy play live. You won't regret it. Jackson Brown played at a cancer benefit to help raise donations for the event which my schoolmate was putting on as a three time cancer survivor. That's the kind of giving soul he is. Giving of his time and talents to help others. I also had the pleasure of performing a private laser show for Jackson in a small studio. He is so aware and thoughtful. Very down to earth. It was a great experience getting to spend some time with him. As he was leaving the studio, he stopped turned around and thanked me again by name for the show. I'll never forget the positive energy of being around that man.

[@als4817]

Thank you for posting !!

[@hounddog4826]

Jackson's thinking, if only Billy was around 45 years ago he'd have had a spot on that album.

[@GaryReno1952]

Once in a lifetime opportunity to perform with Jackson Browne. Awesome.

[@wwjd6041]

Jackson Browne the legend playing with Billy Strings the future legend!

[@santacruzman]

Jackson Brown wrote "These Days" as a GD teenager. He is no stranger to young, musical genius. Kindred spirits for sure.

[@dusty7264]

Wow fantastic 👍 I saw Jackson and the Eagles on the same ticket in the seventies Feyline Fields outdoor concert. I always loved this song

[@erikhall7389]

Billy just played this cover in Winston-Salem and the place went wild, rightfully so, what an incredible song that will live forever. BMFS!!!!!!!!

[@baddriver3580]

Hadn’t seen a smile on Jackson Browne’s face since he played with Greg Allman, glad to see it!! Awesome

[@chucke756]

Glad that Jackson Brown is still running. Heard that song a million times and its still good - a classic!!

[@rickyvaughn2868]

Both of their vocals sound great. I cannot believe how good Jackson brown still sounds

[@direwolf8124]

Brings back so many memories, glad this music is still alive and well

[@elizabethdarrow-jones8537]

♥️Wow! Made made me cry ~ Billy played a great David Lindley acoustic solo ~ his voice was great too ! Love Jackson ! Nice video ♥️

[@lindaobrien9343]

In 69 I was 21 in Chowchilla Calif. Last concert I saw was Jackson Browne in Paso Robles Calif 2021

[@justinmaymusic]

That was beautiful. Thanks for sharing! I love hearing Billy and Jackson play this together.

[@captainkangaroo4301]

Man this young man plays with everyone.

[@rylieriley]

This is really something special. Wow!

[@JaRule6]

This is perfection! Two of the handsomest guitar players singer-songwriters that I've ever seen sitting together playing an awesome song

[@furncemanjim]

Wow, what an outstanding performance, thanks for posting…..

[@Bobby12many]

a torrent of human spirit, talent and passion on display here. Incredible performance.

[@CrystalTwinStar]

How cool is it they are playing together! Wow!

[@BytheWay333]

This was awesome! Thanks for bringing back those memories! God bless!

[@gphphoto]

Jackson Browne is one of my favorite Songwriters, these two together Fantastic. I have seen Jackson twice and Billy twice, I would love to see them together. Great Harmonies and Solo work by Billy, mmmmm Yeah!!!

[@als4817]

I remember well when Billy was a duo with Don, playing on the weekends around Michigan. Look at the man today, a bluegrass legend in the making. Playing at all the big name shows, making friends wherever he goes. You go Billy,, you go !! Wow.

[@MikeJones-rk1un]

My younger brother played this tape on our way to CA in 1978. He went to Beale, I went to Palo Alto for a new job. It was a great time.

[@Franaflyby]

🚫 How lucky to have been in San Francisco to see Billy and Jackson all in the same day!! 💚 Whoop whoop 🙌

[@martinutt9092]

Artists like Billy Strings, Trampled by Turtles, and Greensky Bluegrass are bringing folk and bluegrass into the mainstream in a big way. I may get my old ass to a festival next summer.

[@larrypybus1648]

Thanks great music

[@JuliaMorris-qy8vs]

I am blown away! Love Jackson Browne and my Billy. Thank you so much. I’m now on a fixed income since COVID took me out. I’m unable to afford tickets anymore but thankfully I can see/listen to you guys on my phone. For that I’m blessed!

[@NamathCB]

Have LOVED this song since it was released and have since LIVED each verse that once seemed impossibly in the distance. LOVE JACKSON BROWNE

[@taoling173]

Billy is a genius, he will be one of the best guitarists in the future.

[@dupaularthur2447]

So happy to watch Billy beside an icon. You made it and you deserve it !

[@sylvaintrottier4691]

Sooooo warm!! Thank you so much !

[@toastoftowne1076]

That was great. !

[@curtisep5885]

AWESOME!

[@timothydaniels504]

Geez, I remember when Jackson Browne was young like that, younger actually.

[@SeeCSeesCC]

❤❤❤wonderful

[@naderhashemi555]

Wow! Just Wow...

[@ddellwo]

Loved this song when I was 17, tearing down the road with the windows rolled down in my Chevy Vega! Now that I’m pushing 60, the lyrics to this gem cut me in two…….😢

[@lynnovimeleh8325]

Thank you for this❤❤❤

[@phillockwood8414]

Wow, that was especially… beautiful.

[@terrymckenzie8786]

Billy is the most gifted guitar player the last while. Does it all, and plays with all the best musicians of the last few decades. I really want to see him come out with some, or more original songs of his own to ensure his place in history. Does he do originals?

[@dhansen888]

He does - IMHO he is a very talented songwriter. The songs range from straight bluegrass ("Red Daisy") to a kind of style that is based in bluegrass but has more an alt-rock feel - like "Hide and Seek" which has an extended guitar solo where billy uses his pedals a lot. It's not country--rock like we usually use the term. Some people call it psychedelic rock or jamgrass, but parts of it really do sound pretty metal, where he is shredding what is to all intents and purposes an electric guitar, like a Jimi Hendrix or a Jimmy Page style guitarist.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@dhansen888 Actually, Red Daisy was written by Jarrod Walker, the mando player... He's written a few of their epic songs.... But to answer the OP, almost all the songs on the 3 studio albums, plus the EP are originals, mostly written, or co-written by Billy Strings.... I like Turmoil and Tinfoil (the album) the best of the three LP's, tho all are great and i have all 4 disks.... I highly recommend getting at least a few of their albums... That all said, from what i've seen on YT (and live shows i attended), unless it's a special run like Halloween, or playing with Bob Weir or whatever, your average show will likely have at least 50% original material, whether written by Billy, or Billy or other members of the band....

[@edwardrichard2561]

Billy plays with some top musicians

[@willperryman4559]

Billy has performed with nearly all of the greatest songwriters,guitarists,from bluegrass to Tommy Emanuel,Sam Bush,Jackson Brown,and I don’t know of a musician who doesn’t wanna play with Billy Strings❤🎉❤🎶🕊️💜🕊️🎶

[@nee-na6874]

I'm smiling right now, and taken back to my younger years 🥰

[@moepassley6780]

Two great musicians

[@Offspeed2]

This is very cool...

[@dainhuston]

That was cool version

[@kipopp]

Wow!

[@tomwagner6334]

Pretty fucking epic. That’s all I have to say about that.

[@baddriver3580]

Billy could sing the yellow pages if he could get one and it’d be awesome!! 👍👍👍👍

[@rickjimerson1212]

Killed it 🏆🎩💜

[@nicholasjamesthomasma]

Holy shit! 😳🤩😍

[@randywl8925]

Much as I loved most of everything man I wish this would have been studio rather than live. It was noisy, like it was captured on a cell phone.

[@TimBracken]

Yep, my camera has high-fidelity audio. That means it's capturing all the little noises you would have heard if you had been sitting in my seat: coughing, sniffling, talking, a seat being adjusted, someone crinkling a water bottle. Just like in person, at a louder performance, the music will drown out these noises, but this was a quiet acoustic show. What you want is a professional live recording from the soundboard--everything directly from the performers' microphones--which gets rid of 99% of these audience noises even at a quiet show like this. But for most concerts, you're stuck with these audience recordings. Warts and all.

[@chunichid1]

You can FEEL the joy emanating from Billy as he makes music- one look at Jackson Browne and you know he’s loving it too! 💛

[@jasonstuken9330]

That sht was dope

[@petertownshed884]

WOW

[@perniciousprogressive8333]

Wait, that's not Jackson Browne! I was just listening to him with my girl friend the other night and he couldn't have been more than 20. Who's that old man? Oh shit, it's me. Where the hell did all of that time go? Enjoy it kids, 'cuz it's over and gone in an instant. Music, the tonic that makes me feel young again. At least til I pass a mirror. 😊

[@jeffleffingwell8583]

great K 9 Approved

[@elrafaga]

great show!!! lousy sound but nice vibes

[@Twilightzoneisreal]

Never know. JB might have some more unfinished hits, like "Take It Easy" for Mr. Strings to finish and make his own. Cool video!

[@peternicholson233]

Doesn't matter. Any artist that has an album that must carry them is compromised. Someone will come along better than you. But you're the reason for their belief. I carry a copy of Running on Empty everywhere I go.

[@babaluto]

That's them thar a couple of goats!

[@thenaturalmidsouth9536]

Of course Billy is a phenomenal instrumentalist but damn, that boy has a beautiful voice too.

[@cathyleatherman3097]

Wow !

[@fuzzybutkus8970]

A lot of people miss that,Good call was getting ready to comment the same thing.A lot see him as just a flat picking Bluegrass player. He is that but has become so much more.

[@godfreymccammon4531]

I first saw Billy Strings on Austin City Limits on PBS about a year and a half ago. I grew up on British Prog Rock, Mountain,James Gang and Grand Funk Railroad. In my 67 years of living I have never heard and liked a Bluegrass voice like ol' Billy...I'm a convert for sure.

[@lars-erikullsgard3320]

I Agree and his voice seems to just Get better.

[@BethEmily763]

If I wasn’t watching, it was hard to tell who was singing❤

[@jordanauleb122]

Hey Tim! I’m one of the two producers of this event and I want to thank you so much for capturing this special moment, and especially for sharing our donate link in your video description! Cannot begin to tell you how grateful I am that this beautiful, magical moment is resonating with so many people. Huge thanks to Jackson and Billy for supporting Camp Winnarainbow and to you for spreading the word! ❤️🙏🏻

[@patrickcrabtree3162]

Thank you. From a fan

[@TimBracken]

Hi Jordan, my pleasure! I really admire and appreciate the work you guys do at Camp Winnarainbow. And kudos to you and your co-producer for putting together such a magical evening. 🌈

[@dennisddd8243]

I don't know rather to thank you or hate you with Envy. I bet money when this idea came about it took you about a second to decide hell yeah and before the one second it took saying yes, you were was already 3 seconds behind. Thank you thank you thank you. I got lucky and found it you was blessed and was apart of it. Keep it up

[@jonathanertman9509]

Thank you

[@noeyes6151]

Thats a nice thing to say man👍

[@MoamedKamar-vr7xy]

I loved this song from my youth . Iam 65 years and I dont understand all the words. I am moroccan . Everytime I listen to it with a big pleasure . The melody is very nice.

[@kimspittal3490]

Feel the music

[@HungryH1951]

You say Morocco, and that makes me smile. I haven't seen Morocco in a long, long while.

[@leehjones]

Billy will be telling the story about playing with Jackson for the rest of his life. Jackson will be glowing with the knowledge that the kids are learning his tunes. Makes me so damn happy.

[@laurieschneider5278]

Exactly

[@dennismoroney]

Totally agree…

[@juniorjohnson5961]

I'm not even familiar with Billy Strings but I'll check him out been listening to Jackson since Doctor My Eyes .

[@doublet630]

@junior Johnson, serious rabbit hole. He’s for real

[@RobGale]

@@juniorjohnson5961 You are in for a treat

[@anthonyb764]

I keep telling people Billy is one of the most talented musicians we’ve seen in years

[@billthiemann7327]

I had the privilege of seeing Billy Stings live for the first time on Sept 30 , 2022 at Frost Amphitheater at Stanford. I was amazed. In addition to the stunningly clean and hot bluegrass playing there were times when I could close my eyes and swear that I was listening to Pink Floyd. That guy is immensely talented and whoever produces his touring show is world class. The sound and the special effects sounds were amazing, as well as the light show. I went to the show expecting to be impressed, but I was absolutely blown away and amazed by what I saw and heard.

[@samgibson684]

He really is the new messiah for multiple genres and at such a young age... Anyone who talks him down doesn't realize he was better at age 16 than they are giving him credit for now....

[@chrisdee7511]

I've never been into bluegrass but he sucked me in because of the obviously large catalog of music he references and pays tribute to.

[@htown1475]

@@billthiemann7327that’s how I try to explain a Billy Strings concert….bluegrass to Pink Floyd!

[@RandalC-hy5ke]

Gayyy

[@rogjackson]

Wow. Gives you the chills... Billy Strings is the real deal.

[@stevevice9863]

Jackson is such a generous soul. You can tell that they are both having a great time. Billy getting to play with a legend, and Jackson seeing his music being carried on by the new generation. I love it! I saw Jackson live a few years ago and he came out and sang a couple songs with Sarah and Sean Watkins, who were opening for him. They both came out during Jackon's set and played and sang with him. It was clear that they were all just enjoying themselves and taking pleasure in performing together.

[@johnbagewll2321]

Last time I saw Jackson was at merry weather post with Willie Nelson. I was there to see Jackson but no dis to Willie. Jackson hit home with me many years ago. Such a real minded person.

[@cguitarallday]

I haven’t seen too many people put a smile on Jackson’s face like that. When it comes to acoustic guitar it’s hard to beat Billy

[@misomaya]

I've actually never seen it.

[@billmcmahon5454]

@@misomaya Hahaha.. I know right.

[@samgibson684]

He was thinking about all the hot chicks along the way and laughing at how good Billy is doing 🤣

[@francoisbouvier7861]

Call me selfish. I want to hear BS and JB do "Doctor My Eyes." Jesse Ed Davis smiling from heaven. Moments to behold.

[@jimblevins1927]

A 17 year old Billy Strings would never believed he'd be playing alongside Jackson Brown one day!

[@BryonMondok]

Great job capturing this! I loved it at the end when Billy Strings is intently watching the chords Jackson Browne is playing and then complements him so well with improvising with some extra picking. Thanks for keeping that in such a tight shot.

[@earthychef]

Jackson looks like he's really enjoying Billy playing his song

[@joesongs]

Jackson Brown is such a great songwriter! Fab collaboration here with Billy Strings, love how they both are just loving it, and how Billy steps in on those high notes adding his vibe but not taking away from the songs original take. Thanks for sharing!

[@Philc231]

Billy is a local guy around here . He’s played in Northern Michigan since he was a teenager . We’re very proud of him in Traverse City ,Mi .

[@als4817]

yes indeed, thank you for posting !!

[@simplyDiann]

And also further south. He is an incredible talent.

[@terryroseberry9034]

William Apostol is his real name.

[@wesweldon8350]

He’s extremely humble and absolutely amazing as a person.

[@samgibson684]

"Many are called, few are chosen.." Bob Marley

[@rosscampbell1173]

Billy’s birthday was yesterday (10/3). Only 30 years old, but an old soul.

[@Baci302]

Man, Billy got Jackson rocking and rolling. They sounded great together. I'd love to see them do a full show. Wow.

[@little8940]

Every famous musician that I see playing with Billy, they always smile when he plays, especially when he plays a solo.

[@johnn7776]

So gracious of Jackson Browne to sign backing vocals and play rhythm for someone else on this song.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Not sure if you're familiar with that "someone else" but..................................

[@stargazer6753]

That is Jackson’s way .

[@awetzel]

Jackson Browne’s amazing song lyrics and Billy String’s amazing 6-string picking. What’s not to love?

[@HawaiiJetboat]

Gave me chills to watch Billy pull this off with JB and do it with his style. He's hitched himself to pull the next generations of young musicians and fans forward in music performed by musicians, not machines. Remember it was Billy "off the cuff" sitting in that living room a few years ago with just his guitar and of course Mr Green Shirt that brought a lot of us to find out about him.

[@als4817]

We all remember well ! Thanks for posting !!

[@rotorhead58d]

Why can't an artist like Billy Strings be selected for Artist of the Year? Because he doesn't sell albums to make the record companies rich? Because he's not handsome enough or a fashion icon? God forbid that award goes to a talented musician/singer.

[@rogjackson]

He did win a grammy for best bluegrass album a couple years ago. But I hear you.

[@Lea99Jones]

Whose rating scale are you referring to? The Grammys? Maybe because, stylistically, Billy is all over the map... He wins the bluegrass awards, but he's not "country" or "rock," right?

[@misomaya]

Also, he's totally handsome.

[@JohnvanGurp]

The way Billy picks up a couple of high notes there when Jackson can’t quite hit them… There’s a lot of love between those two.

[@aaronjs00]

This is what I needed in my life right now. Thank you.

[@AlmegaMedia]

I'm 71 years old, and still perform out often. This song was such a powerful inspiration for me, and the lady who became my wife, and the mother of my family so many years ago. Having been a performer and writer (150 songs copyrighted) for my whole life, I have always noticed 'up and comings'. Billy Strings, being a major talent, I noticed him immediately, but just assumed he would be like so many others, relating only to the music of his peers, which I have to say are not that outstanding on average. But now, to my very pleasant surprise, he seems to be a spirit, like many of us, who know nothing of styles, eras, or trends, but has that amazing ability to tune in to soul, and what it is that has attracted us all to manifest here in this reality in the first place.. and that is to experience and love this world in its myriad of exciting adventures. God bless you all.

[@noeyes6151]

Cool😃 like, im a noone, nothing to my name at all, well, im married but took my wifes name, she wasn't backing down and id rather have her than a name, but seeing peoples stories of what they do and have done, i wonder if i know any of those 150 songs, even if they are way out of my radar id like to think i might😃👍

[@dougyoung221]

That last part...nice ✌️

[@rh-bd6wv]

Can't say anything equal to the beauty of this performance, so I'll just say thanks.

[@adrianlindsay3194]

Can't imagine the feeling of playing one of Jackson Browne's songs with him, looking over and seeing him smiling.

[@woodwindrain5020]

Jackson Browne, what a writer, ! Lo've all his songs especially "these days". Just discovered Billy strings last year and what a guitarist!

[@scottlandyard4264]

Hey Tim! There is no other way to message you so here I am thanking you, saluting you for your Love and absolute passion for the MUSIC! You are appreciated and AMAZING! I don't know you, but we share the same blood and music is what runs through our veins. Love and Respect🤘💃🎼🗝️

[@lmpoirier1]

Biggest smile on my face......keep Jackson's songs and spirit alive Billy Strings!

[@douglasalan5783]

I had a lump in my throat throughout the entire song. It was beautiful to see Billy share the stage with a legend, the great Jackson Browne. Billy is truly a musician’s musician, and he clearly reveres his elders. Excellent vocal by Billy.