SCI feat. Billy Strings - "Black Clouds" - DelFest 2019

[@billystrings]

Love you!!!

[@jam3407]

Chicago concord enroute

[@curlyjefferson2369]

Thanks for doing what you do, hoping I can get up to hoxeyville on sunday to catch your sets.

[@willierepairone5389]

We love you too brother ! 🤙👍😆😜🤠😇

[@jbones4729]

Looks like you finally got to see Cheese! And fucking shred with them

[@soundtribejunkie]

Billy MF'in Stringsss! woo!

[@rickyhadley5296]

I discovered Billy randomly on KZbin. Saw him sitting on a couch and some random skater guy in the background and now apparently I like bluegrass lol. I’ve been listening everyday for a month now. He’s amazing. I’m a hard rock, grunge kinda guy and somehow this is it. Amazing musicianship

[@curtissavoysr8524]

I’m 82 and can’t remember seeing such an accomplished guitarist as he an include Merle Chet and doc

[@dcblunt666]

Same story here. Grew up a metal head. Found a billy Strings video. Been obsessed with bluegrass since. I’m finding similar testimonials all over the place. Bill Strings is bringing so many people into bluegrass.

[@buda559TV]

Dust in a baggy is soooooo dope

[@jamesreagan1332]

He infamous green shirt guy 😂😂😂

[@mikeokhurtz2152]

He never did light that cig

[@davewylie654]

Bill Nershi is one hell of a guitar player and when he is impressed you know its something special. Billy Strings is from another planet and this performance could be one of the very best live pieces i have ever seen. Phenominal

[@andrewg012]

You got that right!

[@davewylie654]

@@andrewg012 Maybe "as good" could be achieved but damn does this thing smoke!!! I never tire of watching it

[@mnesmith1962]

To all you browsing around for that PERFECT JAM, stop right here, you found it.

[@briggsybabe]

Never a fan of country or bluegrass until I watched Billy strings....his playing is insane.!!!

[@mathewgladden8914]

Homogenized Humanity well you’ve missed a lot . Billy’s great but there’s a lot you need to look into. Start w doc Watson and then try tony rice and comment back in a couple years.

[@briggsybabe]

@@mathewgladden8914 I did as you said and checked them both out,i like it,particularly doc Watson. thanks for the recommends.

[@mathewgladden8914]

Homogenized Humanity cool man. Very cool 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼

[@briggsybabe]

@@mathewgladden8914 Here in my homeland of the UK bluegrass gets no airplay on commercial radio,this is probably the reason i have not heard of these amazing artists. The strange thing is that when i did some research on the origins of bluegrass,i was surprised to find that English and Scots immigrants settled in Appalachian regions bringing with them the musical traditions of their homelands,thus developing these new musical bluegrass sounds. It does also have a blues like quality,which is something that i have loved for many years.....Discovering a musical genre like this is like having the best christmas present ever. Thanks for the recommends bro,its been a real foot stomping revelation !!!

[@thenextgreat8652]

Homogenized Humanity Doesn’t get airplay on the radio in the US either. Radio here is commercialized pop music and most folks who are into bluegrass are live music lovers. I’m quite fortunate to live in CO as there’s a big following and SO many good shows and festivals to attend here. Glad you found it man :)

[@aaronladue]

masters of their instruments all of them bill and bill dueling is epic, in honor of my late friend introducing me to them, I'm glad you did. See you at sol shine and electric!

[@almostthere2024]

Found this on 15 Nov 2020. Daaay..um. this. is. the. bomb... how lucky are we folks? 🤙

[@chamicels]

November 18th, 2024 here. Very lucky!

[@grahamdavis8777]

You only get 1 or 2 of these guys in a generation.. Billy is the real deal. i hope everyone is paying attention.

[@KhalDrogo76]

This match just makes sense! More Billy and SCI!

[@codyparnell]

AGREED!! I was listening to Billy Strings and I thought to myself, "he would sound good with Bill Nershi." BOOM!! This song came on!! Get out of my head YT!!

[@ashdcurry]

I TOTALLY AGREE!!! That was awesome!!

[@davewylie654]

ALOT MORE PLEASE

[@franklee6301]

He's too good for them, his own band and song writing are far far better.

[@gr8.sk836]

@@franklee6301 When you compare songwriting and producing records sure... When it comes to the live performances and production Mr. Strings could learn a few things. No one is too good for cheese, they will take whatever you're doing, add to it, make it better and make you better for listening to it.

[@sleuth2077]

Nobody is talking about how good those damn drums sound! The drum tech and sound engineer needs some props for how crisp and clear they sound, without overpowering the rest of the mix. Maybe I'm biased bc I'm a drummer.........but damn it's nice to hear attention to detail. Lol

[@Thegoodkingnado]

Everything about this is insanely amazing! But when Bill and Billy get down to it towards the end is just wow!

[@Thegoodkingnado]

And ya, the sound quality makes it truly enjoyable 👌🏼

[@widdershins1796]

Only Us Drummers notice the Epicness of a crisp Drum sound and proper Drum tech

[@jackstraw8145]

Jason Hann. The happiest percussionist I have ever seen!

[@bullitt7588]

the snare sounds insane! 🤩

[@dougalexander7204]

Billy Strings is a prodigy and guitar maestro. I dig his sound and ever since I saw he bought back his fathers Martin when he had to sell it to pay bills, Billy is a hero. Every one involved, stay healthy and stay awesome.

[@Whipple1]

Doug Alexander That’s one hell of a story. To hear him tell it, you realize what kind of son he is and that he is a genuinely good man. Cheers! Whipple

[@joemoffitt7340]

@Da Squirrel That's true. The young man is incredibly talented. But an innate talent for something doesn't mean you can do that thing, it just means you have the ability to learn to do that thing. Every musician on that stage has spent thousands, and maybe tens of thousands of hours in practice, perfecting their skills. No matter what the field is, you have to put in the time and the sweat to get good.

[@Jay-lr3me]

@Da Squirrel very true. thousands and thousands of hours of practice!!

[@coryCuc]

@Da Squirrel It's not a sum zero. He can be a prodigy as well as practice his ass off. No one is saying that just because you are a prodigy or a savant or a virtuoso at something that that means you are shortchanging the person.

[@ssy12335]

@@joemoffitt7340 his dad is a musician, ever think he liked hanging out with his dad and wanted to be like him?

[@cosmiccarl]

So grateful to have been up front to witness the 1st ever Billy String Cheese Incident. EPIC!

[@ogs1mpson609]

Billy String Cheese Incident needs to do a tour together, that was 🔥

[@stefanschleps8758]

Like up front at your first Dead show. Epic. NFA.

[@elizabethhollin9900]

Strings cheese

[@janicemiddleton4491]

I never heard of Billy Strings, until I started watching You Tube , I am so glad I did. I believe he is one of the best.

[@akaherm666]

That middle section might be one of the best things I’ve ever listened to in my life.

[@mhbullard]

I just realized that it is the Mind Left Body Jam

[@VillageStreetDogs]

Agreed

[@rickbel645]

I've watched it countless times and still get goosebumps.

[@highrailforlife9574]

Billy Strings is beyond amazing!!!! The legendary players that he’s played with at such a young age is unheard of in any generation. Would have given my eye teeth to hear Billy and Roy Clark go at it!!!!

[@ssy12335]

High rail...I think he IS the new Roy Clark. His breadth and talent and tone and feel and VOICE...he has it all.

[@edk.9939]

He's like Garcia, Chet Atkins, Roy Clark and Tommy Emmanuel rolled into one. I've just started getting into him, he is amazing. Missed the show in Asheville, if he ever makes it to Ga., I'm all in.

[@docsopwith2536]

You better add Doc Watson at the head of the list

[@jayree379]

Couple a bumps of some of that tootin blow for ole roy and billy would still make him look like he's getting passed up on blocks

[@laurayoung4898]

HighRail ForLife exactly! He has surprised them for sure! When he moved to Nashville and started playing they were like WOW ! I love the looks that Tommy Emmanuel was giving @billystrings when they were playing on th #ryman. He was digging billy !

[@reedmckinney8212]

I must have watched this a dozen times at this point!! The pure joy that is exhibited throughout this performance is absolutely amazing!!! It actually makes me emotional!! Unbelievable showing! And the two billy's are just on fire!!!

[@staggerproof5589]

Billy Strings and Marcus King are taking over the guitar world. Glad to know the future is in good (great?) hands.

[@jackstraw5602]

Check out Taz and the Billy Boys doing Panic, All time low! Strings and Marcus are amazing! Check out Taz!

[@davewylie654]

Billy Strings, Marcus King and Derrick Trucks formed a band and.......................................

[@staggerproof5589]

@@davewylie654 Derrek Trucks is an old timer to those guys lol!

[@davewylie654]

@@staggerproof5589 bro thats funny as hell because right after i typed it i thought damn Derrick could be their Dad. 🤣🤣 makes me feel ancient because i watched Derrick rip with the Allman Bros when he was 14

[@SyrusTheCreation]

Discovered Billy randomly at a music festival. glad i did

[@joeysonner2158]

That was seriously one of if not the most incredible jams that ive ever seen or heard. This billy strings is 27 years young and you could right now consider him as a bluegrass phenom. That was truly inspiring. Wow

[@mikespry318]

Billy jams with everyone so well. Most talented and soulful player I've ever heard. Sends chills down your spine and angels in your head.

[@robinkidd9919]

One of SCI and Billy Strings video I can watch over and over ❤️❤️

[@angelawilson6512]

This is what I call feeling the music down in your soul and letting escape through his very talented hands. I'm not sure, but I wouldn't think Billy would be able to tell you much about music theory or note progressions, it's a talent from God, that seems to overwhelm his mind and just pours itself out on the strings of his guitar...major major talent here, you don't come by this kind of talent very often. He's blended somewhat of every genre of music there is, into one throw down of musical talent and pleasure to listen to. I'm just in awe of his music in every possible way.

[@johnmaxwell4131]

Love to see how Billy is developing his sound. He has such amazing tone. The soul that comes through on this one is awesome!!

[@kfitterly]

So so so so good

[@aparkieslife5097]

If you don't get the greatness of this ..... I don't know what to say.

[@pauseandlisten]

Rather than war, how about every country just put forward their best guitarists to battle it out?

[@mayiplantthishere2676]

Game of strings.

[@butterbean4195]

got that right.

[@pauseandlisten]

@reality check Says the guy who we'll never see if he can even play. BTW reality check, did you not pick up on the reality of that statement? That it was made jokingly? Great guitarists are a dime a dozen huh? Bet you're pro Bernie aren't ya?

[@pauseandlisten]

@reality check No shit Sherlock, I "haven't a clue" because you're just another invisible troll looking for a fight. With all the effort you put forth to appear scholarly yet still unable to comprehend my original comment as tongue & cheek, it's apparent you're one of those guys who just enjoys being a critic & a contrarian. I know Bluegrass & I know you don't know shit besides you're "so much cooler online" 'but you're 5'2", overweight, a sci-fi fanatic, a mild asthmatic & probably an okay at air-guitarist. Upload your skills or STFU

[@peachfuds]

Because Lockheed-Martin makes way too much money building shit to kill people.

[@lindaclark5911]

Somebody pinch me? Did i just die& go straight to heaven? This is bliss fellas pure& simple golden roads!

[@sonnygirl8823]

I miss live music!!!!!!!!!!!

[@tasha1354]

SO GOUDA! I wish I could climb into my screen right now and relive this moment!

[@drewpilz4403]

The Billy Strings Cheese Incident

[@adamyoung7999]

Give the sound engineer a raise.

[@PanhandlePrepping]

Dude nailed the mix!!! 🎸🔥

[@Thegoodkingnado]

Yep, thank god he did, fucking AMAZING PERFORMANCE!

[@Thegoodkingnado]

Or she 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@blair8225]

Seems like there was some magic in the air that night, unreal!

[@nateglass]

I was front row for this.... unbelievable!!!

[@bobscomix]

God so jealous

[@thorzzz1z]

DAMNNN, Give me some more of that all day everyday!!!

[@eagle49]

I said it before, Bluegrass Layla with a shot of Jessica thrown in. Been playing 50 yrs and never seen something like that. Wow. I do not know SCI but the guy exchanging licks with Billy is something else too. I'll start listening to SCI more often now! My finger callus got sore watching! :)

[@buckshooter4328]

Same here, I've been playing 50 years as well and I'm completely smoked.... this is a legion on the making man !!!

[@andrewconley4201]

I'm on my lunch break dealing with a bunch of negative thriving ninnys at work today....thank you cheese and billy for bringing it all home for me. This song slaps.

[@gwag8410]

Andrew Conley don’t let em get you down bro...

[@jessicaterrystykes6874]

So badass beautiful!

[@LS-ti1rz]

That was so damn enjoyable, holy crap!!! That Billy Strings is not human, lol... It's great to see when you have a talent like this it brings everyone else's game up! Not to take away anything from anyone on that stage they are all pros, it's just Billy Strings seems to have turned the bluegrass world up on it's head and it's bringing all these great musicians out of the woods and into the light sorta speak. Anyway I'm sure most get what I'm getting at. This is just so so good, I'm not a huge fan of this kind of music but when it's done like this it's delicious for the ears!!! Wow just freaking Wow!!!!

[@Riken]

String cheese is so much fun so glad to see this Collab in my lil patch of home too.

[@calusacalusa7936]

just love how he is bringing people home......

[@twhite100]

Absolutely spectacular

[@typicallyodd2237]

Omg. Amazing

[@eileencregg6754]

Absolutely lovely such an awesome collaborative group of great music... Thank thank you.. It's Mother's Day enjoying this sooo much💚👀🍀✴️🎤🎶🎸🎵🎻🪕🕺🍀👀💚

[@jord008]

Wow. What an absolute masterpiece.

[@dianebranning3438]

6-6-2020 coronavirus pandemic lockdown playlist THANK YOU BILLY STRINGS! Such an awesome force to hear- You are a positive personality always a pleasure- Much much appreciated right now! THANK YOU!!

[@gerardhaubert8210]

Incrediblely tight band,, reminds me of some old Greatful Dead sets

[@jackstraw5602]

And the Cheese family reminds my of the Jerry Dead days! See them anytime you can, if and when things get going again! Hopefully Billy Strings will show up at the Hog Farm Hang!... whenever that may be.2021!

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

I just said to my wife that this video is the first time I've had a musician do that Jerry thing to me.(since Jerry lol) Couldn't in a million words SAY what that thing is.....other than " that Jerry thing"....but Billy just did that thing....and that is freaking awesome.

[@OMGWTFLOLSMH]

SCI always seemed like a GD style band to me. No doubt they were heavily influenced.

[@davidresch7830]

I too found Billy on youtube pure artistic genius God thank you for pure music purity

[@markgrant1508]

Many dream of being a good guitarist. Few become Awesom. One in several thousand become a Legend. Mr. Billy Strings you are well on your way to being a true Legend.

[@UltimateHYDRO]

highest energy cheese song ive heard in over a decade. favorite moment is when the drummer takes out his phone to take a picture of the future of bluegrass colliding with his band.

[@kennethbishop123]

Future of jam music and bluegrass

[@ogs1mpson609]

Billy elevates every band he shares the stage with. It’s that youth, that energy, and that 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jackstraw5602]

Cheese elevates everyone! The music, the people, the art, the love! Thank you guys! See you at the Mission Ballroom! The end of an amazing fall run! On a Billy Strings jag, believe, running down a dream, and of course, dust....

[@VillageStreetDogs]

I’ve watched this so many times and haven’t seen it haha. Will have to look closer.

[@laurayoung4898]

Billy you brought this performance to a higher level! Your ability to play by ear adding flavor to the song and great style with your runs. I really enjoy listening to you shred ! My husband and I have been following you since we stumbled upon a recorded Interview of you and Don Julin when you were in traverse city playing in different spots. One interview with the radio station WNMC 97 traverse city playing wild bill jones. Then you came to our home town Charlotte MI you and Don played at the Blue Grass festival at the Eaton CO fairgrounds, we have been following you ever since then ! Watching you explode in the Nashville scene and all over the United States! We have met your parents as well down at the windwalker, they are such sweet people, your dad Terry was doing some picking down there along with Dale Dixon. Then you had blown into town one night and played down there at the windwalker and of course I was working and missed you! My hubby and I have played down there a couple times, it’s a great place. Hopefully if you do come and play again I’ll be able to see you. A few years ago my husband and I stopped into the music store I think it was Main Street music in Ionia we both play guitar as well, so we like to browse the local music stores, the owner had said that he knew you too! I grew up just south of Lyons MI. Keep up the awesome playing ! We will continue to follow your exploding career! God bless you !

[@laurayoung4898]

#billystrings

[@bigt6889]

That gave me goosebumps and chills..... how gawdam good is that... music from the soul

[@arronb1579]

My two favorite People named Billy in the world. On one stage

[@gnarlyyy1521]

This put the biggest smile on my face! Both Billy's killlllling it!!

[@DarbyF]

If I could only listen to one song the rest of my life this would be it

[@jacquiorhea59]

It was an amazing String-Strings incident to behold, that's for sure! I've got a cheesy grin seeing this again!

[@jonathanudell9371]

This is it. The video that got me to my first show in 2019, even though I couldn’t appreciate bluegrass.

[@derekwaterfield3163]

Oh man you can just tell bill is having a blast here and that energy is radiating. Killer song/set

[@stoobs67]

I stumbled across him in November and bought tickets right away. Saw him at the Capitol the Saturday before last and let me tell you he was amazing, better then I ever expected. Best show I have ever seen. Already bought tickets for 2 shows in April.

[@jimmijames6294]

I am hooting and hollaring right now!

[@dcblunt666]

This video has the greatest thumbnail of all time.

[@chrisschneider4811]

Two masters at the top of their game, and they make it look so damn effortless.

[@jaystills4054]

Hot damn- that’s some energy!!!

[@matthewdanahey]

Just goosebumps 😊

[@tammiebaldwin2214]

I really love me some good ole bluegrass playing picking and grinnin'! Thank you for your talent!❤️

[@johneverett5788]

i've only listened to this fifty thousand times

[@brentonbyers7242]

This is so awesome! Billy kills it everytime everywhere! ❤

[@devintruax6129]

Everything about this makes me smile 🤙

[@silverzales1980]

Best part was watching your interview, you mention you never saw SCI, and have been an inspiration to you, then to see you on stage with them!!! I can only imagine how amazed you must have felt.. next up Eddie And Pearl Jam.. I’ll be seeing you in Asbury Park NJ at the Stone Pony summer stage.... can’t frigging wait brother!,,

[@forty-eightphotons2360]

I love this festival curveball. A true gem and looked like the boys had fun too!

[@johninch9080]

I absolutely love string cheese but there's only one"The boys". And what's left of them has John Mayer out front.

[@benharris8790]

I think it's still too soon to talk about Curveball....

[@davewylie654]

Yeah man this is total fire and you can tell everyone on stage knew they were having a special night. So epic

[@drasticbread249]

9:32 for one of the best guitar duals you will ever hear.

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

9:52... "honey.... check this shit out! I'm never coming home!!!"

[@vincentustach]

I love that "Mind Left Body Jam" in the middle!!!

[@jrc7660]

Such great energy about the stage for those minutes. If I could feel the bliss I do now listening through my 🎧 24/7….

[@jm12green31]

Such clean and clear sounding instruments

[@peachy3143]

This and Billy strings have change my life... Thank you

[@alfredodelafuente3132]

What a great hands there!!! GORGEOUS all of them!!!

[@kellyhoward965]

Love that smile....

[@charlesortiz5388]

I wish I could see every single show every single year !!!! This is a wish I could have been a witness!!😍🔥😍😍🔥🎶🎵 !!!! Billygoat bandwagon for life 🕺🏃‍♂️🕺🏃‍♂️🕺

[@jaysoneubanks579]

Jerry would love this!

[@kareabear16]

Nersh daddy!! Dang you superstar. So great. Thank you!

[@billywebb9464]

Oh my, the string cheese incident, probably the greatest jam band of all time going to bring out Billy Strings... Not even 10 seconds into this and I know I will watch it 1000 times!

[@franklee6301]

SCI the best jam band ever? I've never heard anyone try to make that argument.

[@slave2thetrafficlitefornow76]

the entire song is fantastic but, wow....the conversation being held from 8:40 to 11:30 is just amazing between these two. This makes my soul smile. thanks for sharing this

[@jackstraw5602]

Billys! Love em!

[@jimkaletaBuffalo]

Great jam

[@NRG2]

I am crying right now 😂

[@mountainbound1315]

I just Never grow tired of this toe tapping goodness. SCI with Billy.....sigh

[@vicki5811]

So great!!! Not sure how many times of listened and watched..true talented magic..looking forward to seeing these folks in person in the future!

[@tr6888]

Billy Strings is so good he brings tears to my eyes!!

[@sixfootben4892]

How amazing 👏 this kid gave me faith in music again. He's got all the soul.

[@user-gs9wp9jz8q]

If Nershi hadn’t introduced him, you wouldn’t know he was a guest performer. Seamless. Billy, great job and all the best to you!

[@BobRobie1]

my god that was euphoric

[@magnoliamomh8953]

Hot licks in a great jam!

[@rico700hd]

Almost 3am and get stop watching Billy! Not complaining just hooked.....

[@rico700hd]

Can’t stop!!!

[@danhamilton1147]

Same

[@roneeforrest6754]

Sounded fantastic guys! 👍💗

[@choke07100]

Holly crap !!!! Billy strings is already a legend !!! 👍

[@24-Com]

Love you Bill-Billys so much! I hope the Nershi-Strings Band comes to Seattle someday!

[@Greb0516]

The torch has been pasted.

[@briankoshefsky5916]

Pasted to what lol? Passed

[@getitup100]

A little Grateful Dead thrown in for for the fun of it.

[@markmetzger2503]

That was my first though when they started jamming lol

[@powerage7352]

Yeahhh ;)

[@joshharmon8636]

Wow insane Billy strings you are ate up with it man it definitely in your DNA thanks for sharing your gift,talent with the world hope to see a lot more the whole band is great.

[@angelonoal9022]

I don't even like this type of music... and I love this.

[@krusher181]

I know right, this is purely amazing

[@incidentalist]

Brilliant work lads!! NERSHI!!!! And Billy!! That pickin at the 6:25 ish mark is similar how Nersh used to get in the early 00's Black Clouds!! EPIC!! Might have to go see the Cheese once more!! It's been WAY TOO LONG!! And STRINGS is quite the picker!! 6:15 ish, Billy reminds me of Nersh when he was younger! FK YEA!

[@jackstraw5602]

They are playing better then ever! Will miss the Bay Area fall run, 2019 and the mission send off!☮️

[@joditraub6827]

Amazing. Just found out about Billy Strings! Love it!