Dueling Banjos - Sleepy Man Banjo Boys - Revenge of the Guitar

[@grahamedwards9920]

1000’s of miles away in England a 68yr old man shed a few tears watching that. What talent - what music and what a heritage. God Bless America.🇺🇸

[@Cheezy_Bunz]

Scottish Girl “Graham” Jesus thats British

[@AlanAttack]

I came here because I want to buy a Banjo and play this song... its my favourite....now I am nauseous...did that just happen?

[@brunopadovani7347]

Thanks, Graham.

[@monacam9341]

Greetings from Germany.Love it too.

[@oliviermonjauze1832]

Please excuse my english (i'm french) ... Oh God , when violin comes !!! Incredible !!! Amazing talents ! Thanks for this magical moment to these Great Musicians ! 👍💘

[@AFJ_]

Can’t decide what I’m more jealous of, their musical talent or the room they sleep in

[@timotheelfbv8350]

Musical talent

[@MrPowderblast]

Between the musical talent and the killer mellinium falcon replica on the nighstand....These kids are crushing it!!

[@erevansilverfrond4911]

Musical talent Though not because I don’t have any musical talent, it is just they are far better than me

[@johnsmith-ic3wv]

Both for me

[@wallflower15875]

I'd love to have a handmade wooden bed frame like that. Imagine sleeping in a bedroom like that on a humid southern night with the ac blowing strong on you

[@Blacklight8001]

2:15 **Fiddle Boy has entered the chat**

[@boxyatj4594]

Blacklight8001 Lollol

[@ACoustaDC]

Well he was on a stump fighting the devil before he came here.

[@tali_m8766]

LMAOOOO

[@XrpAndy]

😂😂

[@angrybird32495]

Blacklight8001 I roared with laughter when the camera panned over!

[@MooSaidChicken]

Is nobody gonna talk about how goddamn good that fiddlin' boy is?

[@simpslayer3856]

He was pretty damn good

[@organicdog5648]

they played us like a fiddle by trickin us into thinking they were beginners. then all three started jammin out

[@michaelmartin1278]

As previously mentioned, he was probably late joining the song because he was beating the Devil in a fiddle contest earlier.

[@rohunsaigal2576]

Absolutely shredded that thing

[@AlanAttack]

These kids are not Human...they come from the Planet "Awesome"

[@janmcbride5125]

They are great players no matter where they play. Love them and their music.

[@grampsnsouthrncomfort]

no matter what anybody tells y'all boys ...stay together and enjoy your time together, y'all are a true band in itself

[@BADplayerofuncharted]

So here is the thing, not only have they taken a old time classic moment from a movie. But they've played it flawlessy, added on to it, made it even more amazing than it already was and did it without so much as a smirk on their faces! These boys are legends in the making!

[@keithjones2340]

This was done in 2012. If they were that good then would love to hear what they sound like now.

[@michaelpugh2617]

Keith Jones they recent stuff on this channel

[@yosoydeyarumal]

the got caught and shot by Sheriff Rosco and the Dukes. R.I.P ....

[@alexjames9948]

There band is called the sleepy man banjo they appeared on letterman

[@JeremyPeters]

Check out their albums on iTunes.

[@AlanAttack]

They left the Planet on a beam of light...they transcended...their awesomeness collapsed the universe.

[@MischievousDragonfruit]

Say what you will, but bluegrass is one of the most difficult music styles to play. Edit : HOLY CRAP FIDDLE BOY CAME OUT OF NOWHERE

[@vadim4252]

That really depends on the instrument you're playing.

[@montseservin1306]

You live in a bubble

[@vadim4252]

@@montseservin1306 exactly that!

[@deletemii3312]

I read this right as fiddle boy appeared

[@rickandlouisebyler8814]

all the instruments are similar in difficulty but the banjo especially takes so much time and practice to train your fingers to move that fast without messing up

[@crlguitar1]

It makes me so happy when I see young kids carrying on the old traditions of great acoustic music.....ALL those kids were awesome!

[@adrianxmaturu]

I just love how nonplussed the 9-year old is while shredding his banjo. He almost looks bored while outperforming adults that have been playing longer than he's been alive

[@rchoquette2975]

I noticed that too, he was wondering what was for lunch...

[@marthahill1377]

He's a natural born prodigy.God gave him this wonderful gift.

[@TheMan-ud2wq]

Yeah he's ok he'll keep getting better.

[@tommystake8444]

I play guitar and when you are really into it you stare of into nowhere and think

[@goodvibebeats4168]

Patrick Reineck It’s called not having soul in your music

[@jeffreysmith9340]

I'll be 60 in Dec. This year, and I've not seen such a great talent such as this , at this age I've piddled around with guitar, and harmonica, mainly blues, but I've grown to love apalachicola music, since half my fam. Is from central Kentucky, and southeast Indiana, and they all had after supper jams , either on the porch, or chairs by the pond. Life lasting memories, and you boys brought it back, thank you Jeff Smith, Cincy , Ohio

[@jonahfinley]

Not gonna lie they had us in the first half

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

Jonah Finley. lol! Exactly!

[@lazysheep3673]

Damn right

[@thehollandcowboy]

that’s how the actual songs starts, real slow and simple

[@World_Culture_Co]

Jonah Finley It’s based on the movie Deliverance in which a guitar player and a banjo player try to play some music with each other without speaking.

[@derekpratt4055]

@@thehollandcowboy they were wrong on some notes though

[@alistird.5338]

The Millennium Falcon and banjo playing. My life is complete.

[@JV-df9em]

A family that shreds together, stays together 👏🏻

[@wvob6752]

The guitar player is going to be a major, fantastic musician as he gets older. His movements are awesome. He could play any type of music. Banjo and Fiddle players are adorable and very talented.

[@braidenlocklear957]

They are a professional music group now..they’re all brothers

[@bellefish20]

They are great young men! Their parents did such a great Job to raise them right.

[@reubensammich7827]

That violin guy came out of nowhere lol

[@williamdusty6595]

they're all brothers so they play together

[@nickmcaleer9554]

yeah.

[@michaelcdillon]

He was there long before you saw him. 1:25 or so till the end.

[@nickmcaleer9554]

I did notice I was being polite

[@sluggunner3275]

Nick Mcaleer

[@flyinsossers]

These young men are off the chain talented. If there is ever an Intergalactic Bluegrass Contest we should send them to represent Earth and dominate the Galaxy.

[@lhtyeehaw1319]

Whats to say that our neighbors in space consider our pop music their type of bluegrass? Or something else along those lines

[@samueltaylor6861]

flyinsossers it’s not talent it’s practice,I hate when people say “ohh your so talented” please shut up I worked my ass off for 5 hours a day in practice rooms. It’s some talent and mostly practicing.

[@meatloafer2762]

@@samueltaylor6861 lmao you're REALLY showing your saltiness about not getting as much praise as these boys. Maybe instead of shitting on others and complaining how much you practice, try getting better and then showing it off to the world. It may help you.

[@isaaclefevre7226]

Wow. I remember watching this when I was 13 years old. I remember listening to this song in particular when I realized I wanted to learn the Banjo. These guys (along with legends like Earl Scruggs and Roy Clark) were my inspiration for years. I'm 18 now and although I still have much to learn, I can now have the joy of playing songs like these. There'd be moments when I would want to give up and just quit playing, but then I would remind myself that these kids could do it when they were 9 or 10. And I would keep going. If you think you can never learn an instrument at this level, don't give up. Just you consistently practice and don't quit l, and you'll look back on the days when you first got inspired and be proud of yourself for learning such an amazing art form.

[@brenddevries7792]

Imagine throwing a party and having these gentlemen as your band!!! Flawless

[@nikitakade5242]

You know someone is great when they take a classic and add their own spin to it, while being utterly true to the spirit of the music. If these guys are this good now, I want to marry one of them while there's still time before they're world-famous...

[@msw9671]

Excuse me while I pick my jaw up off the floor

[@patriciajrs46]

I love it. These kids are great. Our next gen of musicians. Love that fiddle. That was a surprise.

[@slimjim8736]

yo check out the 1st orginal UCS LEGO millennium falcon in the background!!

[@Danager_III]

Yeah, they're living the good life

[@Red80008]

Yeah and the cash lying around! I wish I would have had 20 Dollar bills when I was their age...

[@OldNavajoTricks]

@@Red80008 Hey, you don't play that fast and clean without a little (Sniff sniff...' help...

[@darleoziwi]

Totally dwarfs the Star Destroyer on the lower shelf

[@baptistejordan7862]

@@darleoziwi thats what Lego called a midi scale star destroyer

[@matthewmartin7639]

Just imagine all the people who clicked off this video in the beginning thinking it was gonna be too cringey to watch lol

[@7UDRO]

No

[@boltust]

Almost did that

[@AegisNova]

Cringey? Never occurred to me.

[@hopefilledsinner3911]

That's only possible for those whom never saw the movie. And perhaps that's best. That is, that youngsters haven't seen that movie. Although the music precedes the movie.

[@helari4070]

@@hopefilledsinner3911 i seen the movie when i was 5 or something and i don't remember anything from it but the banjo dueling was the clip that i never forget

[@Marva2552]

This three kids are jewels of the human race.

[@whippermctingle]

Holy crap......I feel literally stunned. I was mesmerized by this and then the violin takes it to a whole new level of awesome. Just wow guys. Not many videos blow you away like this one.

[@Antonpreis]

Very impressive, three extremely talented boys having fun, and playing like pros. Great to watch and hear.

[@castinwithcarter8922]

Would’ve been even better if they played it on the back porch

[@vladimirharkonnen458]

But the we wouldn't have seen the Millenium Falcon.

[@danielsmith225]

Bruh, the bed is made out of lumber

[@imdbist]

Or at my house

[@treloarw]

Ok fine. But don’t forget to bring the millennium falcon!

[@matthewharvey8755]

Acoustic/ wind issues possibly

[@Theroha]

I love the look on the kid playing the guitar when they start. Every older sibling has given that same look of patience when trying to teach their younger sibling something.

[@danielrobledo1793]

Incredibly big talent of both the guitar player and the banjo player. The violin is wonderful!

[@MidWesti]

When it was over i actually wanted to clap REALLY loud! hahahaha At first i didnt think the banjo kid was gonna pull it off... then he completely SHREDS it!

[@The_Real_Indiana_Joe]

Love the rustic table with the star wars ship on it :D!

[@petr9764]

+Indiana Joe We call that the Millenium Falcon ;)

[@vinayakkadam6105]

+Jake Snake xxxcpm

[@corkeyguitarplayer1]

Great Job

[@WildPhotoShooter]

Country music has a future , this is fabulous !!!!!! I know I know its Bluegrass but you know what I mean.

[@marybaylor795]

WildPhotoShooter j

[@inspectorgadget9314]

That little lad on banjo is awesome! He blows the guitar away! Nearly the best iv ever heard. Love the way he starts bitty then bamm.

[@jmichelzzzboy]

The guitar player is actually smoking as well...the volume is just real low.....i watch this every couple of months just to get happy. 😁

[@AlanAttack]

Nearly?

[@luke3275]

I love how the banjo kid makes it seem like he's struggling at the beginning then proceeds to shred Edit: holy cow 2.3k likes?!? Thank y’all!! Thanks also for helping me understand why he’s doing that!!

[@johnbattista9519]

Luke W , the pausing like that is intentional... it’s supposed to represent two people who never played together creating a song together, feeling each one out. Watch the scene from the movie Deliverance.

[@gabe554]

John Battista that’s what he said

[@Martin.Wilson]

Luke: It was the same in the movie....the kid appeared to struggle at first and then blew the doors off.

[@boostedgameplay3008]

Not shred Pick that's how we say in the south

[@oldenweery7510]

@@Martin.Wilson Perfect description!

[@prey4Sinner]

Warms my heart seeing kids actually playing music.

[@chickenflaver6191]

Ok boomer do, you really think all kids are braindead lol

[@tuguspuspayoga7900]

relax dudes. he's just expressing his own opinion. cheers

[@hafizhardhani5614]

@@chickenflaver6191 Yeah, since you can't even write a proper sentence.

[@yaskko5555]

Big boomer moment here

[@hafizhardhani5614]

@@yaskko5555 dead meme

[@robertquinn8210]

Most amazing thing: they have no idea how good they're playing. ROCK ON!

[@simongallaway5503]

1000’s of miles away in England another slightly younger 58yr old man also shed a few tears watching that, and split his sides laughing uncontrollably, scarcely able to believe his eyes at the wizardry capable by three such young musicians. Puts my pathetic pedestrianesque efforts to shame and blows them out of the water and I am equally mightily impressed but also makes me feel mortally inadequate. I wish you all the best, Sleepy Man Banjo Boys!!!

[@Dubbag]

so im watching this video, and im already amazed when the first two kids are playing, then the fiddle kicks in and it's like holy shit this is incredible lol

[@otisschmakel4516]

+firemaiden34 yes Yes YES ! ! !

[@ericpeterson1330]

+firemaiden34 unbelievable!

[@holdover8199]

+firemaiden34 Exactly my thoughts as well.

[@benray2345]

+firemaiden34 Same here Holy F#@k these kids are good I give them that!

[@SardaukarNo1]

they are brothers. the banjo player was eight in their performance.

[@DownundaThunda]

Holy crap these kids are talented! I wish I could play like that... I can barely do a couple chords on the guitar... Let alone play like that!

[@stingerbee8346]

Talented, absolutely. Practiced, absolutely x 1000. Good job.

[@rchoquette2975]

Been playing for 37 years and these Kids embarrass My picking Qualities...LOL

[@ratchapel8974]

It’s just how much time you put into it I’m sure these kids do nothing but this

[@sirrys]

More than talent, this is hundreds upon hundreds upon hundreds of practice. Almost feel bad for them for what their parents have (clearly) forced them to go through.

[@nlb329]

Dude that kid with the violin came outta nowhere

[@SewerRatID]

nlb329 You didn't hear him doing rhythm in the background early on?

[@PeterJKnight]

I never noticed that before!

[@ShagWagon]

thats a fiddle not a violin

[@williamyork5677]

That kid is awesome

[@ethanlephew4136]

It's a fiddle

[@loubock3238]

BRAVO! what talented young men! Remember them on the David letterman show, they were so young and so ahead of their years. Wishing them so much success!

[@nanciehelenwillis6433]

They need to get out there more !!! Fantastic!!!

[@joshortiz3362]

When the kid on the fiddle joined in, all hell broke loose. Fantastic cover

[@sixstringsamic.3717]

daaaaaaaimn.....they've worked hard in their talents..... these kids are blessed!

[@EvelynH-tj1qt]

This is why it's important to start learning instruments early in life, you learn them much faster when young.

[@erikdejong2995]

Give ‘m a couple of bucks

[@tuguspuspayoga7900]

what is the reference? is this from some kind of movie?

[@basketvector7311]

great comment

[@trentwilson7507]

@@tuguspuspayoga7900 Deliverance. Don't fret; it's a southern thang.

[@tuguspuspayoga7900]

@@trentwilson7507 ohh, lol. i'm sure i don't understand that. i'm too young to understand some adult jokes. no kidding, i'm 16

[@trentwilson7507]

@@tuguspuspayoga7900 Good movie. I'd recommend watching it. [WARNING] It might get a little ... uncomfortable.

[@schmittenhammer]

Holy cow, you guys are, I am speechless. As a friend of mine used to say, "That is enough to make a tadpole spit in a wellspace." I asked him what that meant, he said he didn't really know!

[@mygrandmaisgeronimo]

DAT MILLENNIUM FALCON.

[@somedeadmeme2441]

Did u see the $20 under it?

[@mikedownend6861]

The little one's smile at the end was so endearing. He's thinking......yep nailed it.

[@kenford8191]

For as young as the three of them are, that is absolutely amazing.

[@jamesallen2083]

That little,un owns that banjo good stuff made me smile thanks

[@elli003]

There is some dexterity in those segmented appendages. Great Job !

[@mc12358]

I'm not a huge fan of bluegrass or country music, but I was born in and spent the first decade of my life living in upper east Tennessee. And this video is one of the most satisfying things my ears have encountered lately. Wow these kids have definitely put in lots of practice, and the hours/days/months/years of building up their skills have payed off in a big way! God has blessed you three with a tremendous gift. Also, #UnexpectedMillenniumFalcon

[@DarkNightDreamer]

East TN represent! Gooood ole rockytop!

[@4ever918]

Did you sell your soul boys?

[@jamesfarmer3759]

What a stupid thing to say. How about great job great upbringing and God

[@wormy2002]

nah they went to the crossroads fr

[@user-rr2tg9wq5m]

One kid had a fiddle, he lost against the devil trying to win a gold fiddle in Georgia

[@Sukunmadik]

@@user-rr2tg9wq5m primus is proud of ya

[@ImAlpine]

@@jamesfarmer3759 You know it's a joke right?

[@riverguy17]

I like The Millenium Falcon in the Background the best. These kids are great and yes, they still have time for a little Star Wars.

[@arunasdimitrovas7967]

We need more of this youth these days...

[@pc4mlc451]

Well played, guys! There's something really special about the banjo. Truly a masterpiece of Americana.

[@boredweegie553]

That is true talent.You are all gifted..terrific.

[@1phatmaximus]

Absolutely brill gents well done love it ,,,wishing u all the best take care Mac

[@atsstockburn]

Just when I was losing faith in man, I watch this video, and faith in humans is restored. Oh man, well done boys.

[@beeman2075]

There are a lot of good things, even amazing things, in the world, and I'm so glad for videos like this as evidence of that.

[@lynnchase5125]

Bravo! I enjoyed it very much. The three of you are very talented young men.

[@billandhelenpowell6816]

Great little banjo player, talented family! Good stuff!

[@salaciouscandy4006]

I'm jealous of all the musical talent here, but judging by the room I'm jealous of these boys whole lives...

[@adkgirlsince01]

me too tbh. i love the country/backwoods life style

[@greenidguy9292]

Huh, the room? It’s a normal boys room.

[@sarco64]

It's just a typical country/backwoods New Jersey bedroom.

[@chaplainmattsanders4884]

The emotionless faces kill me! GREAT JOB little dudes! Already playing like pros with the big dawgs.

[@AlanAttack]

I honestly cannot believe this....hey you boys don't mind if I watch this 700 times in a row do you?...I cannot get over it...I came here because I want to buy a Banjo and start this tune, its my favourite.....wow!... do I have homework?...I'm a 41 year old Guitarist and I'm real good....but not this good...NO ONE IS THIS GOOD!!!

[@whitebluesky6932]

These kids are great. Very talented!!

[@RedcoatsReturn]

Holy God on Earth! These boys are gifted like angels!

[@twray1835]

These guys are wonderful. God bless them!

[@mackdickerson2047]

Nothing as sweet to the ears as the sound from a banjo!

[@thisisme5580]

You boys are FREAKING AMAZING,!!! I'm a diehard heavy metal, rock&roll type guy and I have to say I'm so very happy that I clicked on this thumbnail,!!! I'm totally amazed by the talent you all have at such a young age,!!! I mean that in the best way possible guys, I'm just amazed and kind of lost for words is all, lol. Anyway, I wish you ALL the very best that life has to offer for you and thank you for sharing your talent with the rest of us,!!!

[@keithpurduecroft]

This is a group of young geniuses. And they can also play.

[@TheJuan_N_0nly]

awesome... as soon as the fiddle kicked in i got the goose bumps and hit the like button.. Just Awesome, "Blessings"...

[@lennybogart]

Bless up J

[@richardspaur9707]

What amazing talent! God Bless these youngsters.

[@devilishpixy]

Flew next to them on a flight and why were so sweet! Good guys and a supportive father.

[@IanSelvaraj]

ohhh you guys are the kind of sneaky i hate soooo much! :P that start was so misleading, but SOOO worth waiting through. absolutely awesome performance !

[@zezimaownz432]

I believe the original is from the movie, "Deliverance". I've seen it on a different video, and it's pretty entertaining.

[@jdart4826]

Yes, the song was in the movie Deliverance (1972). However, it was written and recorded by a man named Arthur "Guitar Boogie" Smith in 1955, almost 20 years before the movie was made.

[@gottalikeit2010]

That is correct. And you have purdy lips too.

[@sassylilminx1]

gottalikeit2010 Yeehawww lol

[@jdart4826]

gottalikeit2010 LOL - ineed :) Thanks for the morning laugh goattalikeit2010.

[@jboutdoors708]

SQUEAL LIKE A PIG!!!!

[@julzmax956]

Well that escalated quickly... Dang.

[@dgoddard]

Goosebumps... every time I watch it. 3 very talented boys.

[@HeetXS]

My kid just plays minecraft and sleeps.

[@jonnyjones7689]

@@juanmendoza2993 naa he's gonna b good with that...

[@kennroja]

Then respect it dont take the advice of @juan mendoza

[@maleaha2555]

Haha!!

[@williamwilson6499]

Gary Smith So does my kid and she’s 38.

[@_MaestroAlbanil_]

If he said that his kid play fortnite this comment would be a warzone

[@sirquifilous6276]

I had the speed set to 1.5, at the start it was alright. then 1:35 happened. ALL HELL BROKE LOOSE!!!

[@johncuervo3019]

Lol I had to try it

[@shlimeoh3280]

Sir Quifilous lol same

[@misterfister5810]

Girls: ohh so this is what a boys sleepover looks like..

[@danielgoodman3578]

Lol!

[@countryboy4638]

I wish

[@MrCrowebobby]

Not if you join them.

[@Rick_Cleland]

@@MrCrowebobby 🤪🤪🤪

[@NoelMcGinnis]

I think I watched this for the first time about 8 years ago, and I still come back to it now and then and become amazed all over again. 🔥

[@alexmorris452]

The three amigos ,,,,,,utterly brilliant

[@paolofranzoni440]

0:12 that laugh from the boy with guitar for his brother's face killed me hahahahaha

[@epicbottleflips5032]

If you're dead how did write that comment

[@micknelson8991]

Who cares who was first to play it or where it came from! Don't detract from these awesome kids with talent!

[@PIRATESOFTHEC3]

It's always interesting to learn the origins of an instrument. And really without it originating from somewhere, we wouldn't have it and you wouldn't be able to listen to these awesome kids with talent.

[@Cyborg-1975]

Fantastic

[@francis318VH]

At 1:00 i was like... ok, the poor boy cant reach that speed... 1:35 ... wow, that kid is fastest than i though 2:55 that scalated quickly O.o 3:15 ... i should swallow my words right now and press the like button -.-"

[@dickyfisher9249]

It takes alot to do that. Tlll ya ya fingers hurt and bleed. I know i play a 12 string. Godamn its hard.

[@L3TH4L1TY]

1:27 banjo kid goes from "meh I can kinda play banjo" to super-saiyan

[@EgbertWilliams]

Yep. From "Eh, he's okay" to "Holy shit!"

[@thrux900ful]

Yeah I thought good on him for having a go, then he just belts out a rip snorter like that!

[@paulnewman4624]

I thought that. He started a little yeh ok to wtf. Amazing . That's how Glen Cambell started

[@corycomelio3356]

Can't. Get. Song. Out. Of. My. Head. That was awesome.

[@Rando_Shyte]

I actually love that they started it slow. Like those lads in delieverence were just kinda getting used to the groove then suddenly BLAM! Great playing lads! Love from Ireland.

[@canopeaz]

You Soggy Bottom Boys are pretty good.

[@dennis8309]

The decor is all hillbilly plus the Falcon....nice.

[@Rivrrat77]

Ha ha... when it cut to the fiddler, I instantly noticed the Falcon in the background. Man, as if these kids needed any more proof that they're awesome.

[@iammumawaldi]

I'd love to watch this with someone who doesn't know them. They'd think at first....."oh how sweet...they're doing so well...HOLY CRAP!!!!"

[@nextlifeonearth]

It's also from the film "Deliverance", so if you know the scene, you'd guess what's coming. Except for the violin.. that one's new.

[@daleksec01]

iammumawaldi that would be me lmai

[@paul-yn5ir]

I’ve been watching this for years now and I have to say that I’m still smiling thanks guys

[@yeti_369]

Well played, but that Millennium Falcon is for the win.

[@Kennyforever100]

Amazing work Guys, nothing more to be said.

[@Nick1-22]

As someone who plays guitar banjo and violin a lot this is pretty good

[@andrewcarpenter811]

Absolute joy to watch these young men , so talented