Andrew Marlin & Friends "Billy Gray" Green Mountain Bluegrass Fest 2022

Andrew Marlin (Watchhouse), Jordan Tice, Christian Sedelmyer, and Paul Kowert perform Norman Blake's "Billy Gray" at the Lamplighter Stage at Green Mountain Bluegrass and Roots Festival 2022 in Manchester, VT. Brought to you by Less Than Face Productions. Audio by Bill K.

[@mynamismudd4883]

I was at this festival in the 80's and watching the Tony Rice Unit. He played this song, which I didn't know was Norman Blake at the time. Here I was in this big crowd crying because the song was so sad and beautiful. Had remained a favorite over the years.

[@WildwoodSon]

Lovely, and beautifully recorded and mixed.

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@thaddeusk4230]

this was such a night. Magic still happens

[@TigerKing77]

Such a wonderful song I can't get it out of my head I keep coming back and listening again and again..🤘 music you can appreciate.

[@jacquesblaque7728]

Magic is highly probable when you assemble four such magicians. The best, beautifully recorded.

[@robertolson1515]

Andrew Marlin is a treasure. Truly. Love him with all of my being. Peace and love all.

[@superjay42]

Totally agree. The world is sleeping on Andrew Marlin. Hell, everyone on that stage - Christian, Jordan, and Paul for sure. Generational talents all.

[@briancook4248]

Norman Blake tunes are perfect for andrew

[@TigerKing77]

Beautiful ...BLUEGRASS 🎵 🇺🇸. Nothing better than real traditional American music.

[@tjinnes]

Fantastic. Thank you.

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

You are more than welcome t! What a scene.

[@Kan-o-tex]

I am a licensed Blakeologist and can certify that I prefer this 78% over the original recording. No disrespect to Norman Blake intended ever.

[@JeffinBville]

That was wonderful.

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Emotional I will say Jeff.

[@fluxahelmi]

magic..... thanks for video!

[@justinlapoint]

Thank you for posting this! I've been waiting for this set to be online since GMBR!

[@LessThanFaceProductions1]

Our pleasure!

[@superjay42]

Billy Gray rode into Gantry way back in '83, There he did meet young Sarah McRae And the wild rose of morning, that pale flower dawning, a herald of springtime in Billy's life that day Well Sarah, she could not see the daylight of reality; In her young eyes Billy bore not a flaw Not knowing that her chosen one, he was a hired gun Wanted in Kansas City by the law Well then one day a tall man came riding 'cross the Badlands Lie to the north of old New Mexico He was overheard to say he was looking for a Bill Gray, Ruthless man and a dangerous outlaw Well the deadly news came creeping to Billy Gray fast sleeping, There in the Clarendon Bar and Hotel So he fled towards the old church laid by on the outskirts Thinking he'd climb the old steeple bell But a rifle ball came flying, face down he lay dying There in the dust of the road where he fell And Sarah she ran to him, just cursing the lawman Accepting no reason, just knowing he'd been killed Now Sarah lives in that same old white frame house Where she first met Billy some forty years ago And the wild rose of morning has faded with the dawning Of each day of sorrow the long years have sown But written on a stone where the dusty winds have long blown Eighteen words to this passing world say: "True love knows no season, no rhyme, no reason. Justice is cold as the Granger County clay." True love knows no season, no rhyme, no reason Justice is cold as the Granger County clay.

[@frejwestberg]

So good! 💪

[@jhnyrok]

Wonderful! Thank you

[@kibo8064]

Now that was SWEET!

[@johnmeriwether9161]

Well done fellers

[@nbenefiel]

I love the old Planxty version. It’s hard to beat Christy Moore.