Strings Comes Alive - Billy Strings!

Performing Train, Train in concert at the Muddy Creek Music Hall in Winston Salem, North Carolina on June 4, 2017.

[@MrPendell]

One of the things I like best about Billy Strings is his willingness and ability to surround himself with other great musicians and make space for everyone to not only show their own individual virtuosity, but to explore together new ideas about what’s possible for a bluegrass ensemble.

[@viracocha03]

Billy has to be the best KZbin recommendation i have ever been given... I found him about 8 weeks ago and have not stopped listening since, and im not even a huge fan of blugrass !!!!

[@HumblePie5221]

Thank you! His jams are addictive!

[@viracocha03]

@@HumblePie5221 Very !! Thanks for the upload and reply.

[@marvin5620]

Same here. Billy's going to be a huge star.

[@lindapoole6046]

Billy is very good!

[@lindapoole6046]

He reminds me with his looks of what a young George Thorogood (spelled wrong) looked like, probably.

[@oldfisherman5112]

I'm 65 been listening to bluegrass since i was knee high to a grasshopper and all i can say is .....AMAZING. I hope to make it to red rocks this year.

[@gintree347]

This is the dude that gives the lessons to folks who visit the crossroads.

[@randalldickson4603]

What a way to go.

[@dennisferrell3662]

Billy is fantastic, to be sure, but let’s give the band some credit! First of all for just keeping up with him, but also for their sheer talent. That banjo player is excellent, as are the mandolin player and bassist. Great listening, great energy.

[@tjinnes]

Totally agree. They are all amazing, and they play together so well.

[@freedapeeple4049]

Oh, hell ya. They can't be less than awesome. It just wouldn't work.

[@jamespass4337]

Dennis Ferrell Yup, the band is great.

[@nicholaskirchner3542]

The mando player has improved leaps and bounds over the last few years. This band will be tearing it up for quite some time! Super stoked

[@tedsykes8588]

@@freedapeeple4049 v

[@rylieriley]

The whole band is unbelievably talented. As for Billy Strings, there are no words to adequately describe that level of talent.

[@babswright2664]

Totally agree, he was born to this life.

[@timwhiting6721]

Please keep musical and art and free speech KZbin. I love watching as long as I can ! F censorship!!!!!

[@jamesh3837]

Billy needs to bring "Sidequest Satchel dude" from that one livingroom video to all his gigs and have him just stand behind the band grinning with a cigarette hanging from his mouth the whole show.

[@thomasholden500]

Only he has enough weed in that bag for everyone.

[@PaintballFreak6850]

Green shirt guy, the myth, the legend

[@sRockstuff]

Strangely I know exactly who you’re talking about.. I recon I’m a fan 🤣🤣🤣

[@HumblePie5221]

Amen to that!

[@richcline77]

you win the Internet today sir.

[@ryanroquemore]

Let's hear it for Terrance McKenna on Mandolin!

[@avimae4225]

McKenna is a legend!

[@torino429scj]

This was the first time I saw Terrance cut loose on the mandolin. I knew he was good, but I didn't know he was that good.

[@stringbean9521]

Like... The Terrance McKenna that does dmt research??

[@michaelbrunner8891]

A younger chubby version 😂

[@dickhedd8490]

@@stringbean9521 I suppose the one that Did. He's a past tense now.

[@GregoryWillTwitch]

I’ve been on the Billy strings bandwagon for about a year now.. and the ride just keeps getting better and better ✌️can’t seem to get enough of this dude.. I would love to see him live before I die 🙏❤️👍

[@apancher]

Doooo it!

[@MrSocko-bh1jb]

Ha, Hi there then, This is all so cool, I joined not quite a week ago. And this wonderful man has not only given me the motivation back to pick up my 6 String whenever I can, He also instantly changed my life around without even noticing it. I can`t remember ever being this happy through and through, then when Billie starts llicking! I could kiss the guy

[@samschoonovermusic]

same

[@davidbrinkerhoff1837]

Me too the closest he got to Phoenix is Vegas

[@thelakeman5207]

@Greg - Not sure if you've heard of Sierra Ferrell, but check her out. She's played with Billy Strings a few times. What a voice!

[@tommahan7355]

Billy is a once in a lifetime type Talent. He's as good a guitar player as Elvis was a singer performer. Outstanding!

[@scoopy203]

Billy just won a Grammy for Home. Crazy to see a legend in their prime

[@tterryshenanigans1820]

Dude is out of his gourd.

[@babswright2664]

He will be around for a long time I recon. Brilliant at what he does as is his band. Couldn’t have selected a better group to back him.

[@luckylouie7359]

He hasn’t even found himself yet when he does he is going to be a bombshell on the music industry

[@EarlLedden]

Taken us where we've never been...

[@brentanllewellyn3898]

Been so long that I have shed tears of joy to music I have never heard before. I can't even remember. Thank you.

[@shelleymartin1451]

This is new, a new genre.

[@James-hw2zg]

There is nobody, living or dead that has ever drawn breath on this planet, that can play guitar better than Billy Strings. That is all.

[@jameshoward7210]

How about Roy Clark Chet Adkins I can go on

[@robertchappell3327]

Truth my brother!!!

[@burnerandy2211]

Wrong. Jeff Healey

[@MrLaxbro89]

@@jameshoward7210 nope

[@saltydalty8200]

Maybe not the greatest guitarist of all time but you can't deny his talent and potential.

[@SteveWaltersY]

Billy *ALMOST* made the banjo player smile...

[@dlm9293]

Never thought bluegrass could get so damn funky! Whole band is insanely talented, and Billy himself is on another level!

[@paultennis9569]

It's almost like he goes into a trance and nothing else matters and becomes one with the guitar

[@themysticfedora]

I mean if he didn't have a guitar he really would only be a fraction of himself

[@michaelmansouri6705]

It’s like he’s amazed at what his fingers can play

[@tamaramurphy5386]

I always love bluegrass, my daddy played it, his little bro played that with a r&r twist. This guy took all my favorites about music and made me cry. At 65, still Love music, but honestly didn't think I'd hear anyone blow me away again. Leo Kottke, Beck, Hendrix, SRV, Molly--darn. sitting here with my kleenex after finally doing the aerobics my doc's been trying to get me to do for a year! Love this kid.

[@jeffscott8323]

Honestly ive never heard anything like this. This is the best.

[@gibbyrock6648]

This guy is an amazing guitar player so glad I came across his videos and his story he tells of his dad having to sell his Martin guitar and how Billy got it back for him 7 yrs later was just a heartfelt story I'm now a Fan 🎸🎸🎶🎵

[@TheThirstycoyote]

Great story ❤❤❤

[@jayburrough4308]

You only see these kinds of people once in a lifetime.. he's like Michael Jordan but With a 🎸

[@jimclarke8260]

I have watched this performance a half a dozen times in the last month. sitting alone in front of my computer with the sound turned up loud. Each time, when they finish playing, I start applauding. I can't help it!

[@wirefreez]

Funny - the first time I saw him on my computer I applauded too. And the name Billy Strings just gels perfectly with what he does.

[@raramcgee4982]

Grammy winner let's goooo!!!

[@HumblePie5221]

Yesssss!!

[@bubbyclark3941]

BMFS 🐐🐐

[@vgamedude12]

I like how they don't have to have gimmicky getups or look and act a certain way, they just play the genre they like

[@jeffscott8323]

Thats bluegrass. No gimmicks. Just good old entertainment. All. Natural. No frills.

[@clutch1141]

When I first discovered Billy, I felt happy thinking that bluegrass has some new blood. Since learning more of what he's doing I think it's more like a new Beethoven

[@jarredharvey1]

This is OUT OF THIS WORLD... Eternally Grateful to bare witness to Billy's Journey

[@carldoane6531]

I keep coming back to this video. The musicianship is stunning! Also, the sound quality and mix is perfect! Love it. Billy Strings and band are going to go far.

[@rhondarosebudbarcia6508]

vocals are on point

[@jackmiller4946]

Headbanging Bluegrass, does an old Tennessee hillbilly proud!

[@denniswells1160]

I FUCKIN' LOVE this!!!!??

[@joehacker425]

Kentucky dudes abide!

[@jackmiller4946]

SHEEEUT FAR! You know what I’m saying

[@bobbyjohnson9814]

Same here in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains bill strings is true talent been fallowing him and his band since the beginning thay all pick so well together grew up on it going to festivals with family thanks for keeping old timey tradition alive with a new little bit of modern day hippie you school love to but you still show that that don't forget the roots

[@NoHobbes]

Yesirree! This old hillbilly chick is happy as can be.

[@getyourz7070]

Hold up Did he just become a Dj and scratch on the guitar! UNFUCKINBELEIVEABLE! HE touched every genre of music!

[@emberz4573]

2021 Grammy WINNER for BEST BLUEGRASS ALBUM for "HOME"!!!! Congratulations Billy Strings!! ❤

[@robertday2043]

If God had anything better than Billy, he kept it to his self!!!!

[@donnastoner7010]

The longest guitar solo you wish would never end. So many different textures and ideas. Brilliant!!!

[@anoicinfo4414]

Wished it ended before it started

[@jorgesaojorge3841]

É!! Tantas ideias geniais ,anbientes musicais!!

[@trevorscott1775]

Facts

[@Douglas-vf5fm]

I think the genuine audience reaction at the end is great and it solidifies this performance. His early days are great.

[@wirefreez]

I only discovered this kid a couple of months ago when I saw him do a duet with Tommy Emmanuel. As soon as I saw him I knew he was a rare talent and now I'm a huge fan. What he does with that guitar is truly original.

[@babswright2664]

That’s the same one that got me in. So happy it came up for me.

[@noodlehead69]

Love the little psychedlic trips in there.

[@MrDrpepper44]

Every member of this band is absolutely killing it!!!!

[@HumblePie5221]

Yep!

[@anoicinfo4414]

Killing it, but not in a good way

[@MrDrpepper44]

@@anoicinfo4414 yeah they suck

[@anoicinfo4414]

Finally, someone agrees with me

[@jeffscott8323]

Destended for fame.

[@chronicdeist]

I think those people realize they’re witnessing a genius! Incredible!

[@tammybrummel8407]

Billy strings is awesome 👍👍👍

[@daleleavitt]

I played professionally with a great blues singer for a short while. We strived to maintain a musical "groove" which sounds silly but it exists. For any musician to maintain a groove thru so many changes is amazing. Billy is a groove machine.

[@MrAussum]

Legend has it, that guitar got pregnant at this show.

[@HumblePie5221]

Hahaha!

[@greggjohnson4536]

Twins!

[@racinrus2]

The best comment!

[@noelleeveland3291]

Lmao

[@JDWrong]

I just wanna let you know Im stealing this and saying it forever like I came up with it. 😆 Best comment ever!

[@blair8225]

I think it’s safe to say he blew the doors off of the Muddy Creek Music Hall that night

[@AustinMize]

Billy just takes everything that a good ole boy would hear growing up and literally puts it all into one he's simply genius

[@lulabell79_31]

I have seen so many musicians perform but hands down, none of them EVER performed at the level or with even close to the passion and heart and soul and SKILL and TALENT that Billy Strings does!! He is the greatest. A true legend.

[@2ManyNamesTaken]

I keep coming back and watching this over and over again. One of the most SMOKIN' performances I've ever seen.

[@HumblePie5221]

Thank you! I agree and listen frequently myself.

[@retiredyeti5555]

Same here.

[@buckshooter4328]

Sameeee here, kids got me hooked !!

[@caseybhargraves6208]

I do believe this boy has been to “The Crossroads” if you know what I mean. That was phenomenal!!!

[@HumblePie5221]

Yes, yes, yes!!!

[@nick12586]

Yup

[@fezchavez]

I don't know what you mean. What does that mean

[@thellama3239]

Fez C He’s got through some shit. And hit a point where he could either go down a dark path. Or manifest those emotions into music. Or something like that, idk I’m high

[@annemaassen5576]

Some of it reminds me of Quicksilver Messenger Service. Of course the Dead. They are a shredding bluegrass jam band.

[@brianadams623]

Billie Strings is obviously the best acoustic guitar player on Earth!

[@ToolforOffice]

Felt like I couldn't catch my breath while watching that. Incredible

[@SunsetGraffiti]

I can't even process this. Holy milkmuffins.

[@HumblePie5221]

Holy milkmuffins.....I'm gonna use that. Ha!

[@apancher]

I saw these guys live a couple weeks ago, and cannot recommend it enough. The band is simply perfect on stage, like they are 4 musicians controlled by the same brain. The guy doing sound was spot on, and the crowd friendly and energetic. I can't wait to catch another show.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

Seeing them in November...can't wait!!!

[@apancher]

@@CorneiliusLibowitz be prepared for greatness.

[@CorneiliusLibowitz]

@@apancher I already know. Saw them in June, 2018 and have been chomping on the bit to see them since then. I was blown away at that show and have been hooked ever since!!!

[@7frodo7]

Discovered 1 year ago and now a Grammy.....real music people....real fuckin music

[@shearuyle9434]

I don't know how ANYONE could give this a thumbs down.....

[@p3entertainmentllc]

Like everyone with the ability to hear music, I am B L O W N away by this talented BAND.... but holy guacamole, what Billy does from 4:53 on is pure GENIUS! And my god, how those folks are still sitting down is beyond me... I'm standing up and dancing... while driving at the same time!! :)

[@jodymiller9751]

Saw Tom Morello doing this back in 92, but yeah Billy rocks!

[@shawni321]

He's scratchin', minus the turntable!!! LOL Talent

[@sheckyfeinstein]

Assisted living memory unit.

[@justinkeck1132]

There's only a handful of people in the world truly this passionate about playing music.

[@meeryoo]

There are some things you can learn... but there are some things you are born for... no way you can learn this, you can practice for 1000 years you wont reach this level... big respect to all of them

[@ThePunkmar77]

Life long punk rocker, this kid is just something else.. been listening to him for a year and a half thanks to PBS and Bluegrass Underground, it reminds me of the discovery of Stevie Ray Vaughn pre-fame, just something really special.. I really hope he has a long and blessed life and career and avoids all the pitfalls of skyrocketing fortune 'cause his composing, picking, and his vocals are all really exceptional.

[@chuckeelhart1746]

58 billion notes played in 13 minutes! Goddamn this man can play!

[@HumblePie5221]

Ha! Who's counting?? Yep....damn good!

[@torquewrenchdaddy8032]

HOLY SHIT !!!!!! Those strings are on fire 🔥

[@susanhawkins5019]

When Billy gets into that part, where He's playing way low down on the guitar strings, ,making those magical sounds, like I have never heard. When He sings his voice is beyond amazing, also! He is outstanding and One of a kind real guitar playing young Man. mad props and respect for the rest of this unbelievably talented band. Together They mesh like CRAZY! TY.

[@Carol-pf9fw]

Those gentlemen make me feel soooooo ALIVE 💙💙💙💙💙

[@chrisdosch1211]

That boy touches my soul

[@SP-mf9sh]

This dude is bringing back rock and roll

[@HumblePie5221]

His own brand of Rock N Roll!

[@montesagold]

Sarah Owens check out Turmoil and Tinfoil... old fashioned rockandroll for sure in that one

[@herbythechef7624]

Rock n roll?? Lol do you even know what you are hearing?

[@SP-mf9sh]

@@herbythechef7624 yeah...it's rock. Do you even know where rock comes from? Blues and Bluegrass

[@herbythechef7624]

@@SP-mf9sh oh please dont school me on music.

[@World-as-i-c-it]

I think Billy surprises himself sometimes! Such good stuff! And the voice to go with the awesome mastery of the guitar!

[@MrHowlandOwl]

Yah, we were lucky enough to be there. It went on and on! Billy's girlfriend called as the evening got late. He answered on stage, chatted, then went back to playing. It was awesome! A night to remember for sure.

[@charlie3624]

I have no words to express...I'm completely floored by this bands talent

[@christiancordell9842]

God damn it I wouldn’t be able to sit down or stop yelling if I was in that crowd.

[@flouisbailey]

I watch Billy when my fingers hurt from guitar practicing.....Motivation and recharge NO DUST IN THE BAGGY or TURMOIL IN TEN FOIL.

[@matthewflores6286]

Had no idea his voice was that good.... and he continues to explore new universes with the guitar :0

[@MrGtheGiant]

A virtuoso performance that's both stupendously entertaining and a workshop on the mastery of your instrument. Full of surprises from start to finish.

[@xiNsAnExBe4sTx]

Omfg what did I just hear this man just made the acoustic guitar do things I didn't even know it could do ❤

[@LB-er1gf]

I’m pretty sure that guitar had an orgasm🤷🏻‍♂️

[@xiNsAnExBe4sTx]

@@LB-er1gf I know I did 😅

[@fionabennett7814]

He’s genius on the guitar and the boy can sing I ain’t anything comparable since Hendrix

[@herbythechef7624]

Because he is using effects. Acoustic guitar alone does not sound like that

[@TelcomSupplier]

This guy ....the billy strings guy....how the ...i dont even know what to say.....Play it again!!!! Amazing...

[@jeremyaddy610]

Thousands of souls unused he may have used them all with this

[@chicoshovelhead]

Fascinating. Innovative. Traditional. All around badass.

[@HumblePie5221]

Agree. A little bit of everything for everybody!

[@M8Lfan]

If this is bluegrass’s torch bearer, I’m in.

[@j.taylor-unterreiner1204]

Billy Strings, Sir, if you ever read this just know I have been following since I've known of you... I am so GRATEFUL to have found and know of your talent..... You are just what some of us, or myself, at least need in music..... Thee eclectic nature and skill of your music is heaven sent.

[@betaomega8724]

I think one of the best contributions to life Billy makes is uniting us all here in the comments. So much love and positivity is a tremendous influence upon us all. Oh yeah, go on ahead then and bedazzle us with a stage full of blistering talent. Still gonna love the whole living room venue though. Play on, my friends. You make the world a warmer, brighter place. Love to all.

[@davidbergin6184]

He’s only 25-years-old. Hope I’m around long enough to hear him when he’s 45, he’s just gonna keep getting better.

[@drewdunbar719]

David Bergin May be never take a helicopter ride!

[@wirefreez]

Around the same age as my kids but unlike them he has a daddy who can also play a smoking guitar.

[@kaisersozay8978]

None of the people who have hit, "dislike" have have ever picked up an instrument!!

[@alan4sure]

It's bots.

[@zbigniewchrysler3019]

That ain't no shit.

[@sevbailey5654]

The most true statement I've ever heard. @Kaiser Sozay

[@sevbailey5654]

The most true statement I've ever heard.

[@CRechner1]

If you never learned to play a Guitar you really can't get a real appreciation for what this guy can doing. It ain't easy. He's amazing. Practice practice practice. And hole handful God gifted. Ability.

[@highjenks3d]

He is what he is and that is good and enjoyable and aesthetically pleasing to the ear and when he turns 27 some needs to kidnap him a hid him away until he passes that year and we know that it's safe for him to come out, this one is special wouldn't mind if this one hangs around for a little while because they come around so rarely anymore, what once every 20 years or so, please let's watch out for him, because blackfoot won't ever do this song as well as he just did! Bravo young man you keep it up, and the world will know of that picker Billy strings

[@randalldickson4603]

The pure joy they play with is incredible!

[@aceofspadeslandscapelesson8219]

New Level Achieved: Eternal God Prestige Gold 50. We're not worthy!

[@603alf67]

Billy is ridiculous in all the best ways possible. Great job capturing this performance.

[@HumblePie5221]

Great comment! Love it..."ridiculous in all the best ways..."

[@AlIegory]

Holy shit I had no Idea he won a Grammy! Love to see talent make it.

[@johnmitchelljr]

Jump for joy music. I'm 74 and brand new to Mr. Strings, but anybody who closes his eyes and smiles during a guitar solo reminds me of the great Jerry Garcia, John Cipollina. I hope he joins the most inspiring guitar players club soon. Thank you for sharing. You have made my day.

[@8GTO3]

Who headbangs next to a banjo? Billy does. Hell ya!

[@beasthunt]

These guys are giving the audience pure gold and those corpses can barely move their feet.

[@eileenkite6725]

Holy shit ! That's exactly what I think .. those OLD -FUCKIN -SHITS in the front row ... NEED to be replaced by the LOVELY-ROWDY-BUNCH in the back ROW !!! FRONT ROW ... OLD BICHES DON'T even know what they are looking at.... Billy's talent doesn't come from here... It comes from a different place

[@themysticfedora]

@@eileenkite6725 you'll be them one day you'll just be shitting on younger people then

[@jonnydiaz3379]

I keep coming back to this over and over. Its pure gold, the man is a genius...wow

[@jameswhite2632]

ditto

[@njgl2010]

For me personally, this was a Spiritual Experience

[@ladyofthewoods2448]

Billy’s passion is emotionally moving They are all very good yes

[@danielperryman2128]

This is why he is Billy strings

[@HumblePie5221]

The one and only...

[@RandyR]

Ran across this by accident. So glad I did. They are fantastic! 👍

[@langwaters9653]

Holy. Sh*t. It's an understatement to say that Billy does things on a guitar I've never seen or heard before. I don't know if that's bluegrass...I don't know what it is....but it kicks a whole lot of ass.

[@HumblePie5221]

No kidding!

[@JRFew]

The young Mr. Strings is some kind of damn savant. Cheers!

[@larrylafleur9367]

I was lucky enough to see him live at Larry Fest. I was stunned by his stage presence. Truly the best I have ever seen live.

[@zebulon8819]

Have mercy them boys can play

[@musiclover9361]

It's just astonishing. It's like virtuosity on steroids! I can't quite process what I just heard. I was simply mesmerised. I have to watch it again. I'm going to send it to my brother-in-law. He plays Rock and Blues guitar, both electric and acoustic and the Mandolin for playing Bluegrass. He'll be thrilled with this. Stunning! Jaw-dropping brilliance!

[@HumblePie5221]

Awesome! Glad you enjoyed!

[@WriterMikeMonson]

I keep watching this. I think what he is doing with that guitar is incredible and somehow new too and he has emerged as an amazing musician. It's great to see.

[@texasdeeslinglead2401]

I think we've found a new jimmi, my word

[@FarmersAreCool]

Nothing new unda da Sun, awesome player still though.

[@williamm4442]

His fingers are from outer space.

[@davec7759]

@@texasdeeslinglead2401 Maybe not a new Jimi, But j-Jimi would love this playing.

[@jamespass4337]

first thought in my head was Hendrix

[@smcic]

I’ve never seen the guitar played like this. It’s awesome!!!

[@jymestevey1473]

This is all I'll ever need to know. 🤯🤯🤯

[@bmfsnc8466]

Anything billy does is gold.