Billy Strings (William Apostol) - Guitar Drew Matulich - Mandolin Billy Failing - Banjo Royal Masat - Bass
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@bobsmith-ji2uh4 жыл бұрын
I can't imagine a more terror inducing scenario than being on stage with these guys and they turn to you for a solo.
@anthonyrussell11294 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@christianjames43724 жыл бұрын
I take classes with Bryan, and I feel the exact same way. Ive had nightmares about it
@joshuatate56714 жыл бұрын
Yes! Lol
@ludicroussp33d454 жыл бұрын
👍
@bellesmom2384 жыл бұрын
I WOULD PASS OUT , NO WAY
@aaronjs002 жыл бұрын
608K views... I'm pretty sure at least 250K of those are from me watching this video over and over and over. Billy has to be one of the most captivating performers of his generation among any genre and this video shows why. So great, so much fun, so much enthusiasm and respect among the musicians. Mighty fine, indeed.
@chanceburger3169 Жыл бұрын
He's going to get better every day an this young man can play every type of music.
@musiclover9361 Жыл бұрын
Almost all of the other views are mine! I had the immense pleasure of seeing him play live in Manchester, England at the end of last year. It was an absolutely spectacular gig!
@dougsomers30653 жыл бұрын
I love how billy always turns to whoever is soloing and really takes in their performance. True master of his craft
@babswright26643 жыл бұрын
Shows great respect for his band.
@heathkish69013 жыл бұрын
@@babswright2664 Agreed. Billy is a class act. The most ridiculous thing in the world is how some of these "Bluegrass purists" talk shit about him for being a showboat. It has to be jealousy, that's the only explanation I can think of. I for one am thankful we have Billy to carry the torch for the future generation of flatpickers, we're truly lucky.
@babswright26643 жыл бұрын
@@heathkish6901 he is a performer with confidence and I wish him all the success he deserves. I agree jealousy brings out the worst in people. If you watch his interviews you will understand how humble Billy is. I can’t get enough of him I wish I still lived in the States so I could see him live.
@heathkish69013 жыл бұрын
@@babswright2664 I couldn't have said it better myself. My father-in-law is in a bluegrass band, and Billy got on stage with them at this festival they played. They all said he was just the nicest guy. I'll post the link if I can find the video! Also, don't feel bad. I live in America and I still haven't seen him live.
@heathkish69013 жыл бұрын
@@babswright2664 kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5TXd5usbtSDftk My father-in-law is the one singing.
@an5925 Жыл бұрын
First time I played this for my then 12 y/o he said 'Sounds like they're having a conversation.' I was 'THEY ARE' Proud momma moment..raising 'em right!
@mandohat6 жыл бұрын
Bryan Sutton plays that like he's walking down the street. So perfectly effortless!
@coryCuc3 жыл бұрын
He's got that Tony Rice swagger about him. Effortless is an understatement.
@bobsmith-ji2uh Жыл бұрын
Seriously the guys amazing. I used to think I was a guitar player until I started listening to guys like Bryan Sutton. Now I just consider myself a guitar owner.
@musiclover9361 Жыл бұрын
Bryan Sutton: 10 times IBMA World Champion Bluegrass Guitar Player. A stunningly talented multi-instrumentalist!
@garywood56044 жыл бұрын
No matter what video I watch with billy I’m smiling ear to ear within minutes if not seconds.
@1001nancymcmillan3 жыл бұрын
I'll even let out the occasional hoot sometimes my face just can't contain the smile
@guitarsword15 жыл бұрын
Ladies and gents, It doesn’t get any better than this.
@kirksand4 жыл бұрын
Indeed
@booradley96404 жыл бұрын
thats what it says on every billy strings video
@borobluegrass24824 жыл бұрын
Check out Tony Rice's version
@damianwalck9068 Жыл бұрын
The key to being this caliber, is absolutely being the music. These guys are their own frequency. They have fun with it every single note, measure and riff they play. I haven't heard one song from Billy that hasn't blown me away in some form or another.
@anndeefam4 жыл бұрын
I've always said "bluegrass is to country what metal is to rock and roll", to me Billy Strings solidifies my definition. I'm lucky that I love both metal and bluegrass, no damned lucky to be alive at the right time to hear Billy Strings perform. Could one imagine how sorrowful life would be if had never experienced Bill Strings?
@canezcrazy964 жыл бұрын
This comment deserves thousands of likes. It helps me describe my true love of bluegrass.
@mf52023 жыл бұрын
Good ole Tony Rice approves from heaven. RIP to the REAL Freeborn Man. :(
@griffinmoore68192 жыл бұрын
All five are fantastic musicians. Billy will be referred to as legend long after we're gone.
@tsnody20014 жыл бұрын
Wow. Not just Billy Strings, but EVERYBODY playing here. Just wow!
@NKBobcat4 жыл бұрын
I've heard of Billy Strings and knew he was good but yesterday and today I have been watching many of his videos and have to say he is extremely good. One of the best of all time, even at his young age.
@fredwood4205 жыл бұрын
I was hypnotized. You can see that he loves what he does. I'm a fan.
@TShawsProgressiveBluegrass7 жыл бұрын
For a free hand shoot single camera this is very well done.
@TheJrddxw6 жыл бұрын
T Shaw's Progressive Bluegrass Everything gets done very well @ Delfest
@richardcarew47083 жыл бұрын
a friend says... the best camera is the one in your hand ✋...I am a lifelong photographer who uses his phone for all of it now... it's like having a really really good camera... for a few... comfortable monthly payments... no worries
@higheststandards33442 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen you channel before, they need to put a check mark by you so people know your a channel
@donaldjohnson2572 жыл бұрын
@@higheststandards3344 .....Why? just wondering!
@jakkstra6 жыл бұрын
Amazing seeing all the love for this... got lucky and caught a pretty magical moment here. I still get the chills every time I watch this!
@mikevoss37324 жыл бұрын
Simply amazing! And I’m a die hard death metal musician. Stage presence, undeniable talent, and passion. Flawless performance every time I watch these guys. And Billy in my opinion is the Stevie Ray Vaughn, Darrell Abbot, Chuck Berry....of bluegrass! I’m sure it’s an October 3rd thing. Favorite song by Billy is Taking Water. Stay humble turbo flat picker!
@terrymiller68404 жыл бұрын
said his metal band taught him how to perform
@stevecollins52902 жыл бұрын
I would agree
@shibaku737 жыл бұрын
Killer playing and singing there. I love where he quotes Big Sandy at 5:51 and then Sutton kicks the same quote back to him, only with harmony. Those guys both know how to listen.
@pageluvva6 жыл бұрын
Well said. You know how to listen too my friend.
@LGadeikis5 жыл бұрын
Exactly, that harmonic answer sent shivers down my spine.
@adolosguitarstudio3 жыл бұрын
Always appreciate it when I can feel past artists through present ones in live performance, and we're all acknowledging the nod!
@TaycroTC3 жыл бұрын
Magical.
@ramrodrymensnyder26485 жыл бұрын
Man, I havent kept up with the bluegrass scene real closely for a couple years. I start digging around looking for something new to listen to and find this kid. I dont give a damn if hes cocky. That boy is the total package. And playing classics without some " new " BS twist. Not that I dont like the new stuff ...I do. But a kid who actually knows and plays the classics and loves doing it???!! Good stuff.
@Pinrod935 жыл бұрын
Ramrod Rymensnyder Billy is not cocky at all, he comes off that way on stage. If you ever meet him like I did in Birmingham you will know what I mean. He is a jolly, humble, good fellow!😋 David Barr
@ramrodrymensnyder26485 жыл бұрын
Pinrod93 - Yeah, I certainly dont have any reason to think hes cocky, other than the negative comments below. Its definitely nice to see a youngster playing classic bluegrass and doing it like a boss. That boy can damn sure burn the strings up
you might enjoy this guitar teacher reaction and teach of Billy Strings. Great enthusiasm and helped me to understand just how complex and layered and how it all comes together
@shreddykrueger37762 жыл бұрын
Billy just likes to smell some fun powder before a big performance. It's called entertainment
@GregAlanEdwardsEmmanuelRidge4 жыл бұрын
That may be the greatest live performance I've ever seen. In ANY genre!
@ParadigmStudios4 жыл бұрын
Man, I was there for this and it was incredible. I think what makes it so special is that Billy is just throwing out everything he has got and completely trusts that Bryan Sutton is going to toss it right back to him. It elevates them both.
@doyleable914 жыл бұрын
I have a memory of this being on the Patomac stage...
@ParadigmStudios4 жыл бұрын
@@doyleable91 The Potomac Stage set was incredible that year too.
@shreddykrueger37762 жыл бұрын
Sutton rarely makes a mistake. He's like a machine.
@CamsCampbell5 жыл бұрын
Oh. My. Gosh. So good. That conversation with the two guitars at the 5 minute mark is outstanding.
@bobrossi36325 жыл бұрын
Cams Campbell crazy echoing 👍
@2ndjoshua2683 жыл бұрын
That's the kind of energy I'm looking for in a live performance. Congratulations on the recognition Billy Strings.
@sandyamos26313 жыл бұрын
That kind of talent isn't born everyday! I am so glad that I found your music. You bring me joy. Thanks for sharing your talent. I love your dad!
@shreddykrueger37762 жыл бұрын
His real dad or stepfather? I thought his real father wasn't a musician but his stepfather is a well known flatpicker
@sandyamos26312 жыл бұрын
@@shreddykrueger3776 His step dad but, he calls him dad.
@shreddykrueger37762 жыл бұрын
@@sandyamos2631 which makes it even more amazing he wasn't born with inherit talent. He developed it. To me that is far more impressive. Look at Wolf Van Halen. Born with it all can't play worth a dime. Needs the name to get anywhere. Billy is raw.
@calebvinson87034 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how many times I’ve watched this. Around 30 probably.
@joshuatate56714 жыл бұрын
Those are rookie numbers
@calebvinson87033 жыл бұрын
@@joshuatate5671 I’m back.
@andr00NZ4 жыл бұрын
This is the ideal picker combination. Brian Sutton and Billy Strings. Two players of enormous talent playing side by side. I have been waiting to see this pairing!
@TheGrasspond7 жыл бұрын
This kid is crazy good! What a gift.
@buddythatcher54214 жыл бұрын
I get what you are saying but that kind of talent is earned through many hours of practice. It is not given.
@Swags4564 жыл бұрын
@@buddythatcher5421 what he has some many people wouldn't achieve even if they play guitar everyday. Takes soul and hardwork. Break down some of his concerts how he progresses the songs uniquely throughout as you go on the journey. Not everyone can feel that. Even if you play forever. He has it. Many don't.
@1dissan4 жыл бұрын
Holy smokes! Best pickin I’ve ever seen. Singing is damn good too! Billy playing the classics and doing them more than justice!
@Mandolin19445 жыл бұрын
It is so lucky that someone captured this amazing number on video. As of 10/28/2018 there were 32 losers who gave a thumbs down to this video -- versus 893 who were intelligent enough to give thumbs up! Great video.
@paulburke39175 жыл бұрын
First heard the Outlaws do this number on one of their righteous southern rock albums - then Tony Rice did a version and now this wow ...... love these two cats playing together - sweet! That break around the 7 minute mark is just ridiculous!
@normamartin87552 жыл бұрын
After listening to this song for years, the meaning of the line, " I always loved the girl next door, but any place is home" hit me. LOL. This is my absolute most favorite performance by him!!! HOT!!!!😍😍😍😍
@mitchellreynolds32645 жыл бұрын
Billy was artist at large at Grey Fox 2019. I was a volunteer with backstage pass. I got to see UP CLOSE that Billy is a music geek, totally tripping on Del McCoury and the Earls of Leicester, just like everybody else. He played with dang near every act on the bill, not showing off, but adding to each group. Props. I hope he I'm listening 20 years from now.
@randyscott90345 жыл бұрын
Awesome a young guy carrying on the tradition and what a amazing picker
@daveevans14106 жыл бұрын
Best acoustic jam i ever seen .
@terrybeaud93484 жыл бұрын
I just started hearing this Billy Strings fella just recently ... Where did this guy come out from !! Incredible talent. Like Earl Scruggs, Flats and Chet Atkins all rolled into one !! Love this guy !!! Real genuine talent !!
@davec77594 жыл бұрын
Imagine how good Billy's going to be when he grows up!!
@Clemmy542 жыл бұрын
Billy puts the FUN back into music - this kind of music!
@roygarrett16635 жыл бұрын
To me, he is the guitar version of Chris Thile with his on stage persona. I love it.
@coryCuc5 жыл бұрын
Ha, I never thought of that. But you're absolutely right! lol
@kevc-69- Жыл бұрын
That is the jam i want on my scones forever.
@wishbone20t4 жыл бұрын
Freaking Incredible! Never heard bluegrass? Now you're an instant fan!
@retiredyeti55554 жыл бұрын
Barring a side trip down into alcoholism or drug addiction, Billy has nowhere to go but up!
@babswright26643 жыл бұрын
I hope he avoids that side road. He seems like an amazing and well brought up lad.
@shreddykrueger37762 жыл бұрын
He sure loves his weed. Has a new pipe almost every week on IG
@MrMusicguyma5 жыл бұрын
Billy is very talented, singing and picking and having fun. More notes from Bryan and Billy than any guitar duet I have ever heard :)
@als10236 жыл бұрын
I have deep sympathy for those guitar strings, while tending to great joy in my heart !! Thanks for posting, unbelievable.
@barrycohen3115 жыл бұрын
Ernie lost his Balls.
@sharonbarratt87435 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorite performances! Billy kills it and those vocals are just as strong as his fascinating pickin!!!
@brothershortband28787 жыл бұрын
Great version! Super talent right there. Tony Rice signed my workhorse 12 string. I think I'm after a new signature seeing this... What a future!
@boochi19944 жыл бұрын
Having a fire extinguisher is a mandatory safety precaution when Bryan Sutton has a guitar in his hands.
@chrisstierli68892 жыл бұрын
Well put Bob..... absolutely one of the best live performance's I've ever seen. These guys are at the top of their game. Some of the the cleanest guitar playing well beyond the speed limit.....
@drothberg37 жыл бұрын
I think this is the first time I've ever seen a guitarist play with Bryan Sutton and not look shabby in comparison.
@KennethWilliamElkington7 жыл бұрын
:Not look shabby"? How 'bout more than hold his own? Billy is a monster picker... period.
@margish485 жыл бұрын
Sutton doesn't look too shabby playing alongside Billy Strings. Speaking as a 70 year-old, we may as well face it, Strings is in the process of carving out a universe of his own.
@Mooseman3274 жыл бұрын
I do believe that that vintage 1948 Martin D-28 that Sutton is playing there is now being played by Billy Strings. That's the level of respect between a former Bluegrass Guitar Player of the Year and a future one. In fact, Billy is nominated for that award this year and may win it.
@MSNYdude4 жыл бұрын
Dudes had a full blown conversation with their guitars
@MrBeepbeep11 Жыл бұрын
Brilliance at its best.
@eazyridin72834 жыл бұрын
Damn he’s amazing!!!
@calebcar5 жыл бұрын
I grew up on pop music on Long Island in the 60's. A wasted life. I'll try catching up a little in my remaining years.
@randyscott90345 жыл бұрын
Allan Levy that’s what you get for growing up in the city lol but I myself did the same thing I didn’t start investigating other music genres until I heard Gerry Garcia’s album Old and In the way after that I figured if the Grateful Dead dig bluegrass it might be worth taking a look at
@nabhnabhmonarch68055 жыл бұрын
@@randyscott9034 lol Long island is not the City, I grew up on Long Island too. Its a suburb of the city. It's 20-80 miles from the city depending on where you live.
@codybaker1544 жыл бұрын
That flat picking at the beginning is way too damn good. Billy is the man!
@ajdneuro6 жыл бұрын
This video never gets old
@larryrhindress29724 жыл бұрын
How could music get any better?? My frigging heart is pounding!
@Keep-on-picking4 жыл бұрын
Billy plays free progressive. I like it.
@jerrystrother60377 жыл бұрын
I was along the fence near the vip side. Sweet footage brother. Thank you!
@leattaleake875610 ай бұрын
Man, love those long held notes that Billie does. You can tell he just loves what he does. He is the music!
@Pinhead1014 жыл бұрын
WOW Amazing. Thank you so much for filming this.
@bradh.6895 жыл бұрын
Well, my day is immediately better after watching that!! Two phenomenal flat-pickers in action!!
@joakimandersson49852 жыл бұрын
true artistry right there! so much passion & soul!
@markmcmullan33515 жыл бұрын
I don't dig country much but I dig this . This guy is a guitar playin he'd cuttin machine the likes I have only seen since the Dark lord Steve vai or EVH . I hope this Kidd gets all he deserves .
@babswright26643 жыл бұрын
This is so awesome I wish I could like it a hundred times.
@psychicgregorytheloveguru71234 жыл бұрын
Billy is the best guitarist on the planet. How he got that good at his age really makes you wonder.
@mjq21xb4 жыл бұрын
this thing called practice...
@pv3Hpv3p4 жыл бұрын
@@mjq21xb we could all practice all day long for years... some people are just made for certain things, this kid's a perfect example.
@Jay-lr3me4 жыл бұрын
His dad was a musician and got him playing from age 3. But he must of played for hours and hours every single day, to get this good. Impressive
@michaelnorkus66543 жыл бұрын
@@pv3Hpv3p laws of brainjo
@roygarrett16634 жыл бұрын
Billy has the stage presence of Thile. He's breaking ground much like NGR did back in the early 70's. Love his traditional and new styles. He has a future for sure.
@c.s.mcleod73833 жыл бұрын
R.I.P. Tony Rice. Billy will carry on your legacy.
@econtrolable4 жыл бұрын
I would love to meet his mother and father. Just want to see what produced such a talented soul. My hats off to his parents.
@redddbaron4 жыл бұрын
his dad is a great picker too and you can find them jamming on a youtube vid
@genuineimpulse91343 жыл бұрын
That's the great thing about KZbin. You can find this or another Billy Strings song and then go back and see him as a kid with his dad on the couch. Lots of interviews and Billy is always well spoken and nice, there's videos of him breaking down his rig and telling stories of playing at age six. And I enjoyed this kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJezn2SrbaaqgJI Baltimore Guitar teacher react and teach Billy Strings. It helped me to truly appreciate the technique and layers to his magic.
@illuminachristos Жыл бұрын
you may be shocked... it was a far, far cry from a field of flowers. If you go to his channel you may read some background story. It began in a trailer park of darkness, mischief and mayhem his entire childhood, except his step dad taught him bluegrass and that was his saving grace. But all the hardship shaped him and gave him a lot of unique insights to create songs with and clearly, he has a powerful Will (which is his name ~ WillIAm)🙏
@child_of_gaia59382 жыл бұрын
The 2 masters on one stage what a show.
@12345AgainstOne2 жыл бұрын
I have replayed this intro like 30 times in a row--i love how brian and billy are feeling each other out in the beginning, they start the song and they are clearly having fun. billy hits that bend at 31 seconds and brian fuckin SWOONS look at him lol. probly both at the stage presense and musicianship. Billy is hamming it up playing a fill ends it on some random harmonic 7th note or chord---Brian laughs because it doesnt seem like he was expecting it and he was having a blast up there. hearing brian laugh makes billy laugh too--brian laughs more, billy failing laughs, the crowd laughs, i laugh, you guys laugh, and the magic is carried throughout the entire song. THAT is chemistry on stage.
@Profitocracy- Жыл бұрын
Insane level ! Thanks 🙏
@wb8065 Жыл бұрын
My mind is absolutely blown. That banjoist looked scared. This guy is a monster.
@an5925 Жыл бұрын
He's got a degree from Berklee College of Music in Boston so he ain't skeered!
@sickb22007 жыл бұрын
I see the Government Mule flight cases on stage. Warren Haynes is like, "Dammit! Where do they find these guys?"
@froter15 жыл бұрын
sickb2200 exactly
@melissalake10625 жыл бұрын
My new FAVORITE.... #billystrings
@joehernandez56004 жыл бұрын
Dang! These guys can play.
@otisspunkinmyer37964 жыл бұрын
That’s a mighty fine pickin and a singin ’ !!
@Jkaterchannel5 жыл бұрын
This guy is hillarious and hugely talented. A joy to watch.
@afrisby52972 жыл бұрын
You all make instruments sing with such beauty. Fine job fellas.
@DZKMN743 жыл бұрын
So incredible.. some of the best live guitar playing you’ll ever see.. wow. 👏👏👏
@cdub97352 ай бұрын
Back then billy..now billy..always be ur frd billy
@patriciajrs463 жыл бұрын
This grass is definitely blue. Nicely done Billy.
@pluggerdavidson64184 жыл бұрын
All I can say is Wow!
@brianvoith42352 жыл бұрын
That is just sick!!
@willclark69073 жыл бұрын
Bryan is just incredible.
@sunshineharris2623 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful
@nick198235 жыл бұрын
I love this kid. Seeing him on the 29th in Portland, ME. I can’t wait.
@jipes6 жыл бұрын
What a fabulous performance and great guitar battle Talents !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@Lubo0606627 жыл бұрын
Bravo for the marvellous freeborn-man show!
@sabeesunwar75583 жыл бұрын
Superb performance.... You got the energy...... That's crazy.... Incredible
@peachbottom20102 жыл бұрын
I could practice for a billion zillion quadrillion years and not be able to do that. God-given talent.
@gsmeeuwsen2 жыл бұрын
Wow, Billy's solo is BLAZING......
@thomasstevens9551 Жыл бұрын
Blow my mind!
@t-bone_b7 жыл бұрын
Alright... totally gave me chills !
@MrZiggy-pm9rz5 жыл бұрын
Doc is gone but now we have Billy! He and Bryan Sutton are the cleanest, most efficient flatpickers since Doc. Maybe even add Josh Thompson to that list. Fantastic.
@jysmtl5 жыл бұрын
Well, add Tony Rice, but Billy is the future, indeed.
@joebartletti90127 жыл бұрын
Hotter than a Midwest Prairie Fire!
@cicibradley28096 жыл бұрын
"Hotter than socks on a Jersey Giant." Wait...Tyler Childers has that one wrapped up with a purdy bow on it. So photo finish!
@mikevoss37324 жыл бұрын
Hotter than a pawn shop DVD player! Smoking
@garroshhellscream27704 жыл бұрын
billy strings is gonna be world class famous.
@Flatpicknation7 жыл бұрын
The best in this clip is when Billy laugh's cuz he got Bryan on stage,and Bryan smiles back at him. Pure music joy ♩
@agalligani6 жыл бұрын
and then Bryan hardly gets to play..lol
@kentuckywoodstovesessions51455 жыл бұрын
Of the 1.2K plays...I think 1k of them are from me!