Sleepy Man: Roots Trio From New Jersey | Uncharted: The Power of Dreams

Sleepy Man are a roots band of brothers from New Jersey. The group, comprised of 18-year-old Tommy, 16-year-old Robbie, and 13-year-old Jonny Mizzone, first got into roots music thanks to KZbin.
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[@martincurtis2257]

"The great thing about bluegrass is that when the lights go out (power outage) you can keep playing"

[@cplxrh]

Lol

[@nunyabiznez6381]

When the lights go out is when the best music is played.

[@doughoward1204]

They’re so good it’s just awesome

[@doughoward1204]

I just love the music the sleepy man boys do love the Banjo and guitar and fiddle that they put into it They are so wonderful together

[@Heathharris508]

That’s why I play bluegrass

[@ginoasci2876]

three brothers that get along and supporting parents. that’s a gift. keep on !

[@skipperrussell2025]

Bluegrass is the best feel good foot stomping music, and it's organic.

[@landocalrissian1869]

I think you forgot about nightcore

[@pappyfiddle]

It's impossible to be depressed when someone's playing a banjo within earshot.

[@r.w.7232]

Ugh... that is if you don't find the banjo annoying.

[@niaspiva3406]

That's so true!! I can't not be happy when I'm playing my banjo lol

[@Praise___YaH]

Guys, HERE is The TRUE Savior YaH The Heavenly FATHER HIMSELF was Who they Crucified/Pierced for our sins and “HERE IS THE PROOF” From the Ancient Semitic: "Yad He Vav He" is what Moshe (Moses) wrote, when Moses asked YaH His Name (Exodus 3) Ancient Semitic Direct Translation Yad - "Behold The Hand" He - "Behold the Breath" Vav - "Behold The NAIL"

[@pappyfiddle]

@@Praise___YaH OK, so you injected a total non-sequitur comment about religion into a discussion about music, banjos, and happiness. It's great that you want us all to find Jesus, but a lot of us already have, and even Jesus didn't sit around saying praise Jesus all day. This discussion has been elevated by popular upvotes, so you are in the spotlight. I strongly request you to show how your comment relates to the discussion, or apologize; otherwise people will dismiss whatever brand of Jesus you are trying to promote on the basis that it tends to suck the brains out of the skull.

[@pappyfiddle]

@@r.w.7232 Good point. The strings are pretty light & flexy. So there's a definite twangy character to it. It's like the clowns in a circus if you came to see the perfection of acrobatics... Something like this goes for bagpipes. Some people (incl. Y.T.) like them, other's find them hideous. The Scots would bring them to battle, it riled up the Brits so they'd make bad decisions.

[@marthahill1377]

They're all excellent, but Johnny is a genuine prodigy.

[@rickdeckard1075]

yes, very mechanical like all prodigies

[@DieFlabbergast]

@@rickdeckard1075 Oh? So Mozart, Rossini, and Mendelssohn were "mechanical," were they?

[@jonnywatton1603]

This is music that feeds the soul. Give me this over any of the mass produced rubbish any day

[@lapdawg60]

Love these kids. They give this old musician's heart hope.

[@theondebray]

Gave me a bloody heart attack, they're so good!! (Smash my instruments to firewood in disgust - at me - take up that job at McDonalds...)

[@mito88]

kanekila jerry garcia is smiling.

[@sensiblesolution7100]

music is unity

[@mito88]

@@sensiblesolution7100 ... unity is music.

[@USNAVDC]

Not only great musicians, but these kids are so smart! All great speakers.... A+ to their Parents!

[@michaellaughlin8457]

the thing I love about these kids is the quality of dedication they’ve put in over the years 🤗👍

[@liberalslayer7445]

New Jersey ???? Seriously, damn o mighty. Well so much for these type musicians all being from the south and west. Absolutely beautiful, keep destroying stereotypes guys, you surprised me all to hell. Well done young men, well done.

[@cappystrano1]

Every generation brings their own sound, no rules. Bring it on! 👍

[@bigkuntry2153]

these kids know real music

[@uproxxlife]

Thanks for watching! We agree!

[@hunterholeman8950]

Kid rock

[@rogerbillings6151]

These guys have it right....skip the technical studio electronic gadgets and just play music. Fantastic stuff guys..I love it.

[@bustedup]

They say its far away from ”today’s” music, but the track sounds really polished and modernized with some kinda Ed Sheeran-chorus to it.

[@Tropicalpisces]

Bless musicians like you. Bluegrass and coffee get me up.

[@BethyKable]

Absolutely amazing musical talent......they are all incredible.....but especially the youngest one who is a virtual musical prodigy ! Wow!

[@Anonymoose]

I've been watching these guys since Jonny was 8. Their talent is without limit!

[@alexzapf8212]

‘Real music’ has and always will be alive and well, just at times at different saturation levels. These kids aren’t reviving some forgotten arcane craft. Still though they are indeed awesome.

[@jasminedragon333]

What a crazy happening in life not 1 not 2 but all 3 brothers are musically inclined and all worked very hard to be so. Amazing to see these young men playing old time instruments and be DAMN GOOD at it.. These brothers have something special (as if their past lives was spent doing just this) Outstanding to listen to in my opinion and they're literally right up there with the great Earl Scruggs he would be amazed to hear these young men play. They can only get better with age, band or solo doesn't matter. Much love to these brothers.. Om Shanti

[@warriorcycles9517]

WHAT WONDERFUL FAMILY . DAD KNOWS WHAT HE'S DOING

[@gutbucket260]

I'm glad they started vocals. It really completes the package. You can be the greatest picker in the room but when you audition, the band leader's first question is , "Can You Sing?".

[@davescott8859]

If this type of music doesn't hit somewhere deep down in your heart, then you have no appreciation of music. Most of our youth has no idea what blues, jazz, or bluegrass does to your soul and how it shaped this country, but these young men give me hope this music will continue, thank you.

[@sherriejacobs3888]

Jonny is a natural banho-playin' machine.

[@janetseidlitz5976]

Boys, you are filling a void in the Country/Bluegrass world left by some great artists. I am thrilled to see and hear your beautiful music. You inspire others more than you realize. Just stay together and keep on going. I have no doubt you will be huge in the coming years.

[@eighties85baby]

I'm from NJ, not everyone from this state loves hip hop and club music. Good for these kids!

[@BackyardRambo]

"God is giving these kids a platform, what are they going to do with it? " best quote ever. outstanding music.

[@guitarreilly]

worst quote ever imo 'practise ' got them their platform not some made up bloke in the sky

[@BackyardRambo]

Yeah,I never said that either, what the fuck?

[@Justforfrolics]

Not best quote ever then...There's no god dude. omg

[@JW-ev3em]

🙄

[@pigbenis4399]

haha butthurt ass atheists 😂

[@lorenzcassidy3960]

How I'd love to see these guys playing together with Alison Kraus & Union Station!

[@richardcrossgrove9072]

Tommy has played along with the incomparable AJ Lee.

[@lwblack64]

Just a slight tip. The love you feel for your instrument, your tune, your music and each other will reflect upon everyone around that hears you play and it will be great. Rest assured. Simply let that love thru and you got it...

[@serbiesnow]

Most anyone can learn to play some kind of musical instrument.. with a lot o practice, time..etc,.. these kids were somehow "born" with a talent..look at the crowds of thousands upon thousands watching them.. all ages.. and yet few can achieve in a lifetime what they have already accomplished... gift from god? How else could you explain this?

[@lukenelson8157]

This is absolutely awesome, The skill on each instrument, their choice of music, respect to music history, hard to believe it is happening in todays multi-media world. Love it!

[@ramrodrymensnyder2648]

Awe inspiring. Great to see kids that age keeping Americana music alive.

[@banjoboyk]

Johnny is the reason I now play. He is so talented and the banjo is such a happy instrument!

[@ElleCarpenter]

These boys are awesome - I grew up singing with my sisters and now they're doing other things while I do music! KEEP PLAYING TOGETHER. Love your raw talent.

[@lindsaythomas2283]

I'm sure we will all be hearing more from these guys.

[@datsyhoehoe]

My people brought this music over the ocean with them from Ireland, Wales Scotland and England. This is all folks had for entertainment and the Gaelic soul still lives on in many of the old traditional bluegrass songs that evolved from our ancestor's...The beauty IS the strings and the wood. It's a purity that I feared might be lost eventually..but even a snobbish electronic musician cant keep his feet still when in the presence of good bluegrass band. It plucks an ancient chord in your soul because, chances are, your folks came from the same areas originally!

[@jordanelizabeth3255]

Glad to see kids doing something authentic with there time! Good Luck on your journey, Sleepy Man!

[@nichlovichteslava6734]

Just plain fantastic. I love that they are bringing back the banjo, guitar and violin/fiddle and moving them into the modern era. I think when young people actually hear what they play they will catch on.

[@bomberdog5543]

Dear Lord, thank you !! I was beginning to think that every kid over the age of 8 had a cell-phone permanently grafted onto their hand and only listened to gangsta rap with the bass turned all the way up! It's just nice to know that somewhere out there are young folks that actually enjoy playing this music without mom and dad threatening to take away their x-box if they don't practice. Thanks, guys for keeping this music and these instruments alive so that everyone can now get in on the secret us country folk and hillbillies have known all along, BLUEGRASS IS COOL !!!

[@greghaggard8891]

I love to listen to these boys play!

[@alive.off-grid]

You've taken your talent to a higher. With the gift of God you have shown everyone that you will succeed in all you do. Keep playing gentleman, it is so beautiful. God bless you all

[@Merkinmacher]

So great to see the next gen Blue Grass keeping the torch lit. God Bless You All!

[@MrChrissy1r]

A genuine inborn talent in a child is very special,, but for there to be THREE brothers like this , is truly amazing! I love all kinds of music,singing and dance, but mother nature left me out in the cold there,,, I can't play , can't sing, and can't dance,,, but I sure do know GOOD genuine talent when I witness it!!

[@VIsTheMusic]

This is music that is relevant. So regardless if it becomes big or not, it's needed and it will always have its place in the music world. Coming from tradition and making it's own history. Right on !

[@iggyfam]

Just got my first banjo and I've watched a few of the sleepy man videos and these guys have truly inspired me. Especially inspired me to get my two young sons playing an instrument. You apparently never know what gifts God has for you until you go for it. These kids are going for it and its very moving. Reach for the stars guys and stay close as a family, listen to your parents and keep it up!!!

[@create4joyejoye885]

This truly is PRODIGY of RAW TALENT.....I will expect these talented musicians to become the next Dave Matthew's level of Exposure. Let's spread the word for these amazing guys & their Journey to come!!

[@lindamarsh6711]

I’ll Take you guys over any of todays music. Your awesome! It is a God given talent the guys have! 😊🇨🇦👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@charliebrown5755]

These are the coolest young guys I've seen in a while

[@consueloperez7578]

the boys are growing up!!!!...talented....very talented

[@timothygann7792]

Let's all remember, talent doesn't come naturally like people think... it takes hours of dedication and practice.

[@Whitguy86]

Talent doesn't exist,it's just practice and hard work. Some people pick up on it faster than others

[@Whitguy86]

It's not talent, or a gift, it's hard work and practice.

[@SuperSafetychick]

My dad 2as a bluegrass musician all his life. He could play any stringed instrument well. As he aged his favorite became the fiddle because it never ceased to challenge him.

[@dustinreid597]

I had a tear. Congratulations boys. The sky is the limit for you. You will never know what's up there if you don't fly. So fly boys. Fly. Amazing

[@losv4530]

Guys are the best! I saw the other performance and it gave me chills! Guys never stop because I Will always look yo up! Love bluegrass thanks to yo!👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@miguelsaucedo3297]

Glad to see young youth still in to old playing instruments!!!

[@John62573]

These guys are as real as real is!!! Loved their stuff since their inception and they have only gotten better!!! Music is love and love are these guys!!

[@MikeInPlano]

God's given these kids a platform, and what are they going to do with it?"RIght on!

[@hanshartung1916]

Keep up playing. This world need music to get along. Don't worry about your style. Keep people's toes tapping.

[@fredrickmayo6271]

a FACILITATING insight to your beginnings.

[@bobbond6365]

Keep it up guys, you have amazing talent. Bring back the soul of music .

[@Kuriooouuus]

Just beautifully inspirational, not just for kids butfor anyone having dreams like that. I keep a watchful eye out for the sleepy man and hope you visit switzerland someday to play your hearts out

[@Nobody-NoOne]

I am so glad to see these young talented people playing real music on real instruments, love it, never gets old. It is real music. You guys are incredible. Rap, R & B, crap to take your money away. This music will take your sadness away :) Tell me who out there can listen and not smile and tap your feet ?

[@waltmarcy9474]

Blue Grass is an acquired taste that I greatly appreciate. You young men have more than a taste - you have a given talent that most only dream of.

[@jamisonseales5817]

Wow Robbie can sing man that was so good I can't wait to see there future

[@sarahmorris389]

To those that lost track of these boys… I’ve been freinds with them since 2015. Tommy and Jonny are now married, the new-ish member *josh* is now married. And Robbie is traveling the world!

[@patrickwilson7250]

kids have it, us grown ups want it but we have to work much harder.......... i remember playing classical violin at 4 yrs old and i can confirm it needs to start in the first 5 years or the interest doesn't carry over. 2 of my 4 kids play more than one instrument and they're under 14yrs old now!

[@stephenwoodward9610]

You guys are so real and you touch the heart deeply. Keep it up always!

[@HeloiseAlhaits]

These guys are so right not to play those too popular songs that everyone knows.. they're courageous *-*

[@tedrusted]

Wow! These kids are awesome. Like young little Avett Brothers.

[@patrickrooney5130]

these guys are just brilliant.

[@92548dannyt]

I liked their stuff when they were kids, and I like their stuff now. In all cases, these kids are truly unbelievably gifted with talent.

[@exheads]

Good lord that kid has some fingers. Very nice work.

[@backcountrybluegrass4770]

i really was inspired to get better at my banjo when i herd these guys... freakin awsome..

[@theunseen8054]

It's always GREAT to see that Americana and real TALENT haven't gone extinct.

[@hangassan]

Damn that kid is fast on banjo...his speed and accuracy is phenomenal...just WOW...

[@thestud8483]

teddy 2.0 might catch a case for that...

[@californiahunterjess]

Wow! These boys know what’s up!

[@tomparker8932]

Roots. This music is TOTAL Americana......

[@diannameade495]

Pure raw talent. Keep it up guys.!!!!

[@necroitistherisen2557]

Wow.. impressed!! As long as they keep having fun then they will last forever.

[@craigwilkinson9590]

i took 8 years of guitar lessons with Tom at Strand in Hackettstown NJ before i joined the Army still looks the same!

[@bonniecorley1768]

Sleepy man deserves to be at Grand Ole Opry...these kids are feee nominal! Love kids love old time country music.. and sleepy man from New Jersey, it's wild to me, so loving, these boys are SO talented and SO f-ing precious! YOU GO SLEEPY MAN! This old lady loves and respects you SO MUCH! :D grandam smilin

[@welks821]

Unreal talent. America lives.

[@gaelankindall7653]

yaall are like shatered fragments o life ans energy, totally have you in my prayers LIVE

[@rynemurray1091]

Y'all are absolutely great

[@nathaliefournier4385]

You go boys! Amazing! I’ve just started playing the banjo at 51 and absolutely love it! I’m from Quebec,Canada and love bluegrass! Keep it up!

[@Kevin041357]

Amazingly talented young men! Looking forward to their second EP!!

[@dreambeliever3652]

I think TALENT is merely.... a PASSION for the music and willingness to practice. YOU MUST PUT IN THE MILES....PERIOD!

[@brunotripodi6587]

Great musicians, getting higher and higher !! Greetings from Italy!

[@nonhominid]

Asked if it was a gift.....Of course it is. It is a God given gift.

[@dickyfisher9249]

Acoustic to the End hell yeah! It has a living Soul!..

[@rloliver-jj3oj]

Yall are wonderful,keep playing but get your education, remember a great group like the beegees started small and it was hard,but look at their music today,still strong,god bless yall

[@patticollins482]

Keep on playing!!!!!! WOW👍🏻🙏🏻

[@KatsHouse]

It's Amazing what happens when a young mind is challenged to create! Awesome! Awesome!!

[@bobb7993]

They are certainly in a position to recreate Bluegrass in the way Flatt and Scruggs did. They are the new generation of Bluegrass. Their vocal pieces shine above the pale. In the same way early Bluegrass told the stories of the Appalachian people, the young men are writing contemporary lyrics, combined with a modern rendition of Bluegrass instrumentals. I've been listening to Bluegrass for 50 years and these musicians are renaissance Bluegrass of the first sort. They give me hope that the sound is evolving. Yes, there will be purists but Sleepy Man is introducing Bluegrass to a whole new generation in the same way Flatt and Scruggs did in the 1950-60s. Good luck guys! I have two CDs and look forward to purchasing more.

[@EliullGameplays]

Bob Bard Kinda like how Stevie ray vaughan brought people back into Blues?

[@xxxfresh6971]

Bob Bard It's not bluegrass it's a new genre called "Blueass" , bluegrass was played by people that worked and weren't given everything they wanted. They play really good but stop the singing. The singing and drums make it sound like shit. And on top of it all they've grown into fuckboys. The world today smh. They need to come down South and live they'd be a big hit

[@sarimiranda8617]

These guys are awesome!!!!!!!! I'm in love with their talents😍

[@IndCentrist]

Outstanding work guys. Blue grass is still alive. Thank you.

[@zacharytrudell2411]

Omg my chest hurts they are adorable 😍

[@adilsonmorais7932]

New Jersey, always showing it's COLORS. Don't tread on me.

[@chriswhitten7986]

Wow, came here from your debut on letterman, yall are crazy talented,and im from the south,and so jealous of your talent!

[@Scriptorsilentum]

i have a couple of their pieces stashed in my youtube paylists. absolutely wonderful musicians and robbie has come a long way with vocals. wonderful band!

[@clifflong1203]

This is EPIC!!! God is saving the children through song!!❤️💪🙏👌

[@wellisayhellogoddbye]

My love for this music has been sparked!