Mr. Koz, thank you for a comment with such great contextual perspective. No overnight successes in any musical endeavour. My hope for Billy is he doesn't go/stay the way of drugs, booze, and all the rest of the shit the music industry meat grinder will surely throw at him.
I am a bartender at an 800 seat venue in Knoxville, TN and my introduction to Billy was live. I was absolutely blown away. This guy is the real deal. Seldom have I seen talent like this. Marcus King came through the next month and I was blown away all over again. I don't know if I could handle seeing them together live. The RUclips videos of them are amazing.
Accidentally discovered just last week and now I'm binge watching videos.He is so talented and so far beyond simple talent....he has the spark of writing history.
Not my preferred genre, but Billy Strings is fantastic! Saw video of him sitting on the couch playing dust in a baggie & found myself searching for more And this from a Metal Head!
Billy Strings I'm just recently hearing you and I'm glad,so glad I clicked on to "Dust in a baggy". Hope I text the title correctly. You got every aspect of just not blue Grass down but of music eternal. You a fresh sound in my opinion but one that's fr way back. Sound that without anything but love of ypurusic I and I'm sure lodes of of others respect ,appreciate and dig all your efforts put forth in what is The Great Billy Strings. No ass kissing only a thankful now fan of your sounds. Thanks much.
There's no such thing as the best guitar player in the world, because there are many genres of music on guitar, but you could argue he's the best bluegrass guitarist.
I just watched his Turmoil and Tinfoil and I hear the same thing here instead of the regular Man of Constant Sorrow. He was formulating Turmoil even then.
@@ptolemny I laughed at this. Sorry for anyone who missed it. From henceforth, Carlos Guitarlos will be my stage name. Now I just have to learn how to play.
Thank God there are younger people out there who find this kind of music. I just found Billy two weeks ago and can't keep listening to him Go on and play Billy I am listening
Been bingeing on Billy and his band, shows they just blazed thru 5/12,13/2022, two sold-out nights headlining at Red Rocks! Yikes, Bravo! To see his humble beginnings, develop into such depth in songlists, sitting in with legends, the real-deal. Go Billy!
This guy was born to play. The touch and feel is right up there with the best of them. He's making the difficult look simple and the simple sound awesome. Great to watch, listen and learn. Thanks
The thing that amazes me about singers is that they can remember all the lyrics as their singing. I can remember as I'm singing along but to do a whole song to music with no help isn't as easy. Am I alone in that?
Repetition helps... also, there's no shame in having the lyrics printed out. It's like giving a speech that you've prepared - you check the page every now and then. It doesn't really detract from the performance. Whatever helps you is all good.
@@tonyafawnironstone7107 I used to think that way also. But as a practiced playing the song I would also sing the lyrics in my head as I’m watching for chord changes. For me it actually works better when I can see the chord changes and the lyrics. As I practice the song more the more I memorize the lyrics and the chord transitions. It takes practice. Also, for me, hearing the music helps me remember the lyrics. You just have to practice and find a systems that works for you. I use guitar tabs when I’m learning a new song and it’s very helpful.
Billy would be as great as the greatest at Carnegie Hall. What passion! He simply melds the feeling, instrument, and will to do his music. Bravo!!! Wow!!!
Yep. I just discovered him from this era. Then went down that rabbit hole to see what he has become. Man I wish I had been along for that Journey. And not sure Monster would even cover it. Clearly the best picker in the world right now and could someday be the GOAT. Gotta keep his head on a swivel, stay away from the baggies and foil, and stay off of small aircraft.
@@BradleysBluesBar it's his fun baggies maketh the man meth bowl chasing the man foil get that dragon needle pick of destiny draw that blood watch it xombine with your candy then slam in don't miss steady boys we have lift off
I was born in Kentucky. How proud am I to share this Particular Version of this song? The answer is: Extremely, overwhelmingly proud! Pure Passion is on display in this rendition. Thank you, Billy. Awesome stuff..
@@Mightiflier It's a quote from the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" A can is a microphone. It's good that you deleted your comment, because you look like a fool.
@@Mightiflier 🤣 lol whatever dude. I'm quoting a completely innocent line from a popular movie and YOUR depraved mind took it in a different direction. Then you got all pious in a now-deleted, self-righteous comment where you quoted Scripture, only to find out you're completely wrong. And like most proud, haughty people, you refuse to apologize for impugning wrong motives. Instead, you're doubling down. Pure ego.
Patrick B well sir, it seems that in this here par I say par-ticulah situation, that what you was was indeed an ill informed individual on this here guitar. How I say howevah, boy, your final sentence contained your retribution.
Chris Cooper never seen anyone pick it like this. He play lead in a metal band and you can sorta see it come out at times. Other times I here doc and tony in his fills. A blessing to have him on the scene for sure
I'm listenin' to Billy's unique, talent... in what, a bookstore? This guy deserves a venue to match his passion and musicianship... like Carnegie Hall.
Billy is carrying the steps of Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others. Let him set us free and carry the talent of history.
This is a Dapper Dan man, for sure.
Darn tootin'
I don't want FOP gawd damnit!
I want my Dapper Dan goddamnit!!
Well ain’t this place a geographical oddity, two weeks from everywhere!
A decent hair jelly for sure.
He's definitely Bonafide
Definitely
Definitely. Certified BAMF!!!
Yes he is Bonafide.!
He didn't get hit by no train!
he kin get the girls lessons on the corinet!
Boy, that was some mighty fine a pickin and a singin!
Ahhhh... You beat me to it. Hahahaaa
Come on in an' I'll pay ye 10 dollah!
Got that right!
Sing into this can
Cross out singin and replace with grinnin
This amazing shit doesn't happen overnight. Cheers to the folks who fostered the musical development of this young man. Wow. What a pleasure.
Taught skill too since his stepdad was the flatpicker. Shows inherent talent is bullshit. It's the work.
Mr. Koz, thank you for a comment with such great contextual perspective. No overnight successes in any musical endeavour. My hope for Billy is he doesn't go/stay the way of drugs, booze, and all the rest of the shit the music industry meat grinder will surely throw at him.
@@GregsTake He already smokes like a chimney and is on some good nose candy in most of his bus lives.
@@GregsTake Tell that to his girlfriend, Tina.
That's what I am saying too op
When he plays that guitar he just goes to another world. Here's to Billy.
Cheers
Thats a banjo
He totally does!!
Bottoms up
I am a bartender at an 800 seat venue in Knoxville, TN and my introduction to Billy was live. I was absolutely blown away. This guy is the real deal. Seldom have I seen talent like this. Marcus King came through the next month and I was blown away all over again. I don't know if I could handle seeing them together live. The RUclips videos of them are amazing.
Yeah music is in a better state then ever. People just say music isn’t like it used to be... it is if not better, just not played on the radio anymore
@@drewharrison1840 music is entering another golden age. The revolution will not be televised.
He’s amazing
Yes he is the real deal 👏🏼💪🏼
Hello fellow Knoxville person!
My brother is a picker, he bowed down when he heard Billy. Young man is amazing, love the early stuff!
I've seen him perform live twice now, absoluite prodigy !!! Much in part to his Father Terry Barber, unbeliveable musician and talent....
He deserves all the success he has created for himself.
Dust in a baggie of Constant Sorrow
Baggie Bottom Boys
😂😂😂😂
You mean baggie of dust and sorrow
Baggie of constant sorrows
No dust in a baggie = a man of constant sorrow
I’ve seen him five times…from a club where he was the unknown opening act to Bonnaroo and Red Rocks. He is the real deal.
11 years and this is still the best version on RUclips
Accidentally discovered just last week and now I'm binge watching videos.He is so talented and so far beyond simple talent....he has the spark of writing history.
I’m not sure I’ve ever heard a man make one guitar sound so big
He's one of the few guitarists on earth who can blend easily with Joscho Stephan or Tommy Emmanuel.
Check out Leo Kottke, especially on 12 string. But Billy Strings is definitely the real deal.
I could listen to Billy play all day long. Incredible
He's bonified!!!
I'll try not to slaughter it, he said.
Oh Billy Boy, You in fact kilt the hell outta that! In the best way possible, of course. 🔥🔥🔥
You gotta love a guy who knew he was going to nail it, but is too humble to say it. Pure class.
Everyone says he sold his soul but I think devil heard him play and told him to keep it, so much soul in his play to not have one.
Well you know he doesnt collect until they die so technically he has his soul it's just not his own...
Mormon haircut. Probably did 😂😂😂
Valid point!
I think the Devil is more careful taking souls after he gave Chuck Norris the perfect roundhouse kick which was used against him to get it back.
"Oooh son, you sold your soul? "Well wasn't like I was using it"
Man this kid has talent best picker I have seen in years!!
This kid is one of the greats!
Billy is the future of good music. He will carry the torch for the grateful dead and all good jam band music.
He has a much wider appeal than any of the jam acts before him though. Even the dead. We’re lucky to have him
Even the jam band haters get sucked into the improvisation when they go to see billy. No complaints of meandering and noodling
@@drewharrison1840 he is truly a strong force in music. I just wish my great uncle in Kentucky was alive to hear him.
This man is got to be one of the top 3 pickers in the world
Sir, Billy Strings been steeped in ol'-timey material
Heck, He's SILLY WITH IT! Ain't that right, boys?
@@euchrewacko lol!
Unbelievable guitar skills. His voice is also amazing.
Billy Strings...nothing is left to the imagination. He is the Real Deal.
I'd for sure bought every damn book in that store, just to see this guy live.
Hes so damn good that him just playing this in a house is literally the best version on youtube.
11 years later .... still fookin great.
He rocked the crap out of that bookstore. I love Billy.
I heard now it’s a music store! Lol! And yeah he’s awesome! (Only two years late but yeah keep having the best day!
10 years from now when Billy is selling out 3 night runs at MSG, it’ll be pretty cool to say you saw him in a tiny little bookstore, lucky folks
He's doing it now in 2021.
God willing that becomes true.
He sold out red rocks two nights this year. Haha
Just saw him (Dec’21) at the Eastern in Atlanta 4 nights in a row, - ALL SOLD OUT and ALL INCREDIBLE!!
@@jakemauer4713 made it to night 1 of red rocks and he blew me away like nothing I’ve ever felt in my life
Thats called the "lost in the moment" wobbley head.
Smh...he's eons above what is called the best 👌
Tones of travis Tritt in his voice and traces of Ricky skaggs in his hands this is tight . Very well done . 👍
It's good when I've let my toast go cold to watch it 🤣 as a huge skaggs fan this impresses me very much . He is shit hot .
Not my preferred genre, but Billy Strings is fantastic! Saw video of him sitting on the couch playing dust in a baggie & found myself searching for more And this from a Metal Head!
Welcome to the good side of music!
Good music is good music no matter the genre. I listen to most everything.
Metal head as well. It's all about the music. There could be no singing and that would be just fine with me.
chk out freeborn man if you haven’t already. he’s as technical as the best shredders and I’ve heard most of them:)
He proves good clean fast acoustic pickin beats distortion.
I'd pay him to sing into a can, he's a keeper. He's bonafide.
You betcha bona fide
He went and R U N N O F T, to the grand ol opry
Good lord I’d like to see Billy playing in a bookstore somewhere.
Billy Strings I'm just recently hearing you and I'm glad,so glad I clicked on to "Dust in a baggy". Hope I text the title correctly. You got every aspect of just not blue Grass down but of music eternal. You a fresh sound in my opinion but one that's fr way back. Sound that without anything but love of ypurusic I and I'm sure lodes of of others respect ,appreciate and dig all your efforts put forth in what is The Great Billy Strings. No ass kissing only a thankful now fan of your sounds. Thanks much.
The most amazing guitar player of all time! He blows everyone away! The world must realise this!!!!!
There's no such thing as the best guitar player in the world, because there are many genres of music on guitar, but you could argue he's the best bluegrass guitarist.
Damn! This guy can pick. Amazing talent.
I don’t even fuck with this type of music but man is this man an absolute legend
Yes he is. You recognized it. He's the Real Deal.
What I hear and see is that this kid was born for this. This is not about desire... he was born with a gift and this is it.
I just watched his Turmoil and Tinfoil and I hear the same thing here instead of the regular Man of Constant Sorrow. He was formulating Turmoil even then.
With a name like Billy Strings, you better be.......oh, that's why he's called Billy Strings.
B G only if that was his real name
Pretty amazing coincidence. The guy was born Billy Strings and then he turned out to be a damn good player. Same thing happened to Carlos Guitarlos.
@@ptolemny Billy Strings is his "stage name". His real name is 'William Apostol'.
@@ptolemny I laughed at this. Sorry for anyone who missed it. From henceforth, Carlos Guitarlos will be my stage name. Now I just have to learn how to play.
I have to steal that
Dude....goosebumps from head to toe. Now that's talent.
Off the charts guitar skills!
Check out Guthrie govan
Thank God there are younger people out there who find this kind of music. I just found Billy two weeks ago and can't keep listening to him Go on and play Billy I am listening
First time I ever heard of this guy awesome will be tuning in for more of him
I Love everything he does 💕 he's earned his name forsure
Been bingeing on Billy and his band, shows they just blazed thru 5/12,13/2022, two sold-out nights headlining at Red Rocks! Yikes, Bravo!
To see his humble beginnings, develop into such depth in songlists, sitting in with legends, the real-deal. Go Billy!
He's a dapper Dan man
Yup u could see he was going to be kick ass even at this age , i like the bending an improv on this . Rip those Strings Billly !
It ebbs and flows from this guy...Cheers, Billy Strings.
Thanks for this Billy from all of us ..........you really are the deal !
can't get enough of this young man.
I never have heard country before and this guy make me cry . Netflix should do a western with this young man.
You need to watch the movie "oh brother where art thou" it's hilarious and plenty of good music like this !
O brother where art thou is quite literally my favorite movie of all time. I’d highly recommend it!
I never knew it was loosely based on the odyssey until recently kinda blew my mind
@@tgipson20 the more times you watch it you’ll find something new you didn’t notice with the movie!
Always enjoy watching Billy Strings play. Amazing musician
Billy Strings - you are an amazing talent.
O Billy Strings wherefore Art thou ?
Asheville North Carolina February 14th.
Billy Strings is killin' it! You go young man cause you're destined for greatness with that there talent!!!
This guy was born to play. The touch and feel is right up there with the best of them. He's making the difficult look simple and the simple sound awesome. Great to watch, listen and learn.
Thanks
Iconic. Love his style!
Right on Billy! Lots of soul for sure!!
Listen to Billy every night. Incredible pickin’
You have so much talent truly an inspiration love your music. Not many people in the industry like you.
He has a God given talent. Just amazing!. ❤️
The thing that amazes me about singers is that they can remember all the lyrics as their singing. I can remember as I'm singing along but to do a whole song to music with no help isn't as easy. Am I alone in that?
Repetition helps... also, there's no shame in having the lyrics printed out. It's like giving a speech that you've prepared - you check the page every now and then. It doesn't really detract from the performance. Whatever helps you is all good.
Yes and especially when playing an instrument trying to keep it on track I don’t have the right skills for both !
@@tonyafawnironstone7107 lol yeah my coordination doesn't allow me to do both
@@tonyafawnironstone7107 I used to think that way also. But as a practiced playing the song I would also sing the lyrics in my head as I’m watching for chord changes. For me it actually works better when I can see the chord changes and the lyrics. As I practice the song more the more I memorize the lyrics and the chord transitions. It takes practice. Also, for me, hearing the music helps me remember the lyrics. You just have to practice and find a systems that works for you. I use guitar tabs when I’m learning a new song and it’s very helpful.
It's all practice it seems outta this world for us but they put in hard work and this is the result
Billy would be as great as the greatest at Carnegie Hall. What passion! He simply melds the feeling, instrument, and will to do his music. Bravo!!! Wow!!!
It's obvious you feel everything you strum...you are amazing and your talent is rare...
5 years from here he becomes a monster.
Yep. I just discovered him from this era. Then went down that rabbit hole to see what he has become. Man I wish I had been along for that Journey. And not sure Monster would even cover it. Clearly the best picker in the world right now and could someday be the GOAT. Gotta keep his head on a swivel, stay away from the baggies and foil, and stay off of small aircraft.
he is already a legend
@@BradleysBluesBar Tommy Emanuel is the best acoustic player pal, billy is great but Tommy is certified
2 years after your comment (today) he won a Grammy for best bluegrass album 🤘🏼
@@BradleysBluesBar it's his fun baggies maketh the man meth bowl chasing the man foil get that dragon needle pick of destiny draw that blood watch it xombine with your candy then slam in don't miss steady boys we have lift off
Just simply unbelievable! Amazingly good!
"Woooh! Hot damn son I believe you did sell your soul to the devil!"
He definitely has the skills you would make that bargain for.
I believe he beat the devil in a hoedown! ✌️
man I love your youtube display name! ;)
The devil couldn't afford his soul it been anoited by Christ i do believe wow !!!!
Fuk Lucifer haha
In a time we need unity you string us together hats off
Well done mate,you are bloody brilliant,Dave, Cardiff, South Wales,UK
This guy is a serious beast of a guitarist ...whatta treat
Love me some Billy Strings ! Blue Grass is back !
It's incredible how good he is!
I was born in Kentucky. How proud am I to share this Particular Version of this song? The answer is: Extremely, overwhelmingly proud! Pure Passion is on display in this rendition. Thank you, Billy. Awesome stuff..
Heard there's a man will pay him to sing this into his can.
Shut up junior!
Quit telling tales outta school.
So damn funny.
@@Mightiflier It's a quote from the movie "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" A can is a microphone. It's good that you deleted your comment, because you look like a fool.
@@Mightiflier 🤣 lol whatever dude. I'm quoting a completely innocent line from a popular movie and YOUR depraved mind took it in a different direction. Then you got all pious in a now-deleted, self-righteous comment where you quoted Scripture, only to find out you're completely wrong. And like most proud, haughty people, you refuse to apologize for impugning wrong motives. Instead, you're doubling down. Pure ego.
A favorite tune done so well by a kid!!! So much soul!
That was awesome you got some mad skills for sure
That kid is one hell of a guitar player.
Suffer from modesty much. I’ve just discovered this young man and I’m no ill informed individual on guitar. My God this is greatness.
Patrick B well sir, it seems that in this here par I say par-ticulah situation, that what you was was indeed an ill informed individual on this here guitar. How I say howevah, boy, your final sentence contained your retribution.
@@tonym2513 I say I say it seems we've got-we've got a foghorn leghorn impersonator in these here parts!
Unreal God Given Talent! Billy, please stay with us a long long time and live to a ripe old age.
Hot damn boy that's a mighty fine talent you got there..... may god bless you along your journey...
Wow, what a right hand attack! The energy blasting out of his body is palpable!
Wow, that’s amazing talent.
Billy: " I'll try not to slaughter it"
Me: "ok"
Billy: absolutely killing it.
RUclips: "I told ya..."
Lol
"I'll try not to slaughter it." Billy, you make any song better.
I’d kill for the tabs to his version of this song. Absolutely incredible.
Man his pickin is just beyond words...... shit there ain't a not one good word to describe how immensely talented he really is!!!! #speechless
Chris Cooper never seen anyone pick it like this. He play lead in a metal band and you can sorta see it come out at times. Other times I here doc and tony in his fills. A blessing to have him on the scene for sure
My goodness, this guy is a beast!!
GOT DAMN that boy can throw down!!
Most Amazing Talent. This Cat Is The Real Deal And Just So Expressive AND HIS BAND Well They Are EXCEPTIONAL As Well ...
Guitariste virtuose, excellent chanteur, Billy un grand de la nouvelle génération ! From France.
The tone of that Martin is to die for 😍
Much respect for Mr. Strings...
I'm listenin' to Billy's unique, talent... in what, a bookstore? This guy deserves a venue to match his passion and musicianship... like Carnegie Hall.
A
Flipping
Men
He played the grand ol oprey kind of recently :D
I seen him at the oprey
Oh he has arrived. Headlining major festivals
Ya know how ya get to Carnegie hall don’t ya?... practice
Cool! Love this guy a whole lot. Seeing him compared to now is a huge step up bust still good!
Boy, that was some mighty fine a pickin and a singin! Tell'ya gonnn pay ya 10 dollar a piece!!!!!
🤣
Jus to sang in the yonder can.
Jen Horne Don’t forget Aloysius
But Lucius can't write his name lol
Merit, Aloicuius and I'll have to sign Xs on account uh we can't write
Billy is carrying the steps of Leadbelly, Robert Johnson, Jimi Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan and many others. Let him set us free and carry the talent of history.
Amazing!Next level, another universe.