That video is how I learned about Billy.

@user-bt5eb5pg9d

4 ай бұрын

me to

@ChopperGreg

4 ай бұрын

Same here.

@psychlyst

3 ай бұрын

as did most of us...

@chatdaddychasechatdaddycha2271

3 ай бұрын

As did i

@Rickkelley365

3 ай бұрын

same

He said don't play it & that's literally the best version of it! 😂🤘

@DeimosPC

4 ай бұрын

100% is. He doesn't need a band, I wish more musicians with his style would realize they sound better without a band lol.

@JWendel12

4 ай бұрын

@@DeimosPC The live performances wouldn't be nearly as great without a band. That single tune yeah okay I agree with but his shows are absolutely amazing.

@DeimosPC

4 ай бұрын

@@JWendel12 Not true. Some of John Mayer and Noel Gallaghers best live performances are their acoustic solo stuff

@JWendel12

3 ай бұрын

@@DeimosPC This isn't John Mayer or Noel Gallagher. Have you ever seen him live? It's a completely different experience. At times there is a lot of improvisation that borders on being a jamband. I agree that he can put on sets without a band just fine but I certainly don't think it's better as a whole show.

@DeimosPC

3 ай бұрын

@@JWendel12 You don’t think he can improvise solo?

Greatest comment about that dude was that he looks like he’s waiting to give you a quest

@jonstringer7136

4 ай бұрын

I came here to say this 😂

@analogemma

4 ай бұрын

its literally in the video

@dubber2001

4 ай бұрын

@@analogemmaI also saw that after I’d posted this. Thanks for coming in today

@ineedtostopwatchingyoutube5211

4 ай бұрын

Yep

@craigweaver5671

4 ай бұрын

What is a side quest?

I'm glad Billy Strings is getting more air time. Dude is an absolute genius on the guitar and his bluegrass music is phenomenal.

@joshuahymer15

4 ай бұрын

Is it ..

@iamPROTOTYPE

4 ай бұрын

@@joshuahymer15 hasnt been to a billy show before

@beenschmokin

4 ай бұрын

His guitar is legit but I can't even listen to that shit because his "singing" is absolutely atrocious. Van Halen knew Eddie was the draw but weren't stupid enough to let him sing.

@joshuahymer15

4 ай бұрын

@@iamPROTOTYPE dude I love Billy Strings. So who’s laughing now

@iamPROTOTYPE

4 ай бұрын

@@joshuahymer15 billy strings probably

Get Ben on the show!

@DustinHaggerty-lj1ix

4 ай бұрын

Yeah for real

@SnaketheJake87

4 ай бұрын

Absofuckinlutelllllllly

@jacksully5580

4 ай бұрын

Ben kenobi?

@rockharddock1711

4 ай бұрын

i thought they said he died

@Raellives

4 ай бұрын

@@rockharddock1711he did. He died.

"I wouldn't play it" Dude, that's all of our favorite version of it.

@mbsnyderc

3 ай бұрын

For him he's much better now and he want's the whole band sound it's like Artie Shaw said that thing you feel in love with was just something the artist was working through to get somewhere else.

The world isn't ready for a barefoot Ben interview! Lmao 😂 I know him personally and he is quite the character, an interview with him would probably be hilarious though! Billy strings, you the man brotha keep up the great work we love ya! Representing the mitten in the best way

@brandyharding7692

4 ай бұрын

Come on man... we gotta hear some of your stories with the ole barefoot boy

@yoeyyoey8937

4 ай бұрын

Story time jordafife

@keagan0000

4 ай бұрын

Has he since subscribed to shoe wearing?! Hope not😂

@TheLusaso

3 ай бұрын

How TF have I listened to him for about 4 or 5 years now and never knew he was from Michigan?! 🤦🏻‍♂️ More respect given

@cloudhigh6582

3 ай бұрын

What's he like?

I remember watching that video years back and laughing my ass off at the comments.

Straight up handing out answers to questions some of us have had for a long time - this whole interview is a ride for sure

That video was the first time I ever heard of Billy Strings and I've been hooked ever since.

@Jimmy_Watt

4 ай бұрын

Go to one of his shows. It's amazing. The music is incredible, the show is a hell of a thing, and the crowd is so unique. Hippies, metalheads, old rockers, grandmas, little kids, beers, tons of pot smoke, and no one causing any problems. A warm atmosphere. Wholesome as all fuck. A damn good time.

@chrisrosettidoubledown

3 ай бұрын

Same here now I make a living playing bluegrass and just started flat picking competitions saved my life from drug abuse

the quest givers name is "Bare Foot Ben", this brings me great peace and happiness

@kari2030

Ай бұрын

Me too!😂😂😂😂

Dust in a baggie is what got me started on Billy Strings.

@Wayzor_

4 ай бұрын

See ya in the war. oaf

When he said "I wouldn't play it" in my mind i said "NOOOO, PLAY IT!" And immediately tried to calculate how many times I've seen that video. It's definitely in the hundreds, that video is pure gold.

This video is awesome. Always amazing how self critical musicians are

@WalterPidgeonsForge

4 ай бұрын

Yeah, seems weird.. it is probably my favorite version.. so simple, clean and tight.. just a man and a guitar.

@xijinpingsfavoritehemorrho1328

3 ай бұрын

Ego ruins musicians, look how bad jimmy page got by the late 70s

Bro we used to listen to that song over and over when we were younger. Drunk times in outback Queensland. Excellent song. Hope y'all are doing well. Gang gang.

I remember that side quest comment. One of the funniest comments I’ve ever seen

Barefoot Ben next episode!

@rheyza4475

4 ай бұрын

100% lmao!!! This neeeds to happen!!

I love how he’s humble and shouted out one of his friends that was there at the start

I literally just went down the Billy Strings rabbit hole a week ago, and have been obsessed with the Dust In A Baggie video.. then he shows up on Theo's podcast... Ok world, you win

@jonnya3425

4 ай бұрын

Billy is undeniable. Once in a generation talent IMO. As you probably know, you've hit the jackpot.

@thegreatpotenza3034

4 ай бұрын

I love that Dust In a Baggie video. Straight jammin

@iamPROTOTYPE

4 ай бұрын

he has so many other amazing originals, and does crazy covers at his live shows. check it out if he plays near you

This is exactly how I imagined the story would go after watching that video 100 times 😂

Theo has been getting some amazing people on this channel, love it

Seeing my boy Billy next week in Atlanta. This just made me more excited than I already was.

The dude finally has a lore-accurate name! Hail, the best known NPC on Earth, Barefoot Ben!

Wow he was always just npc green shirt guy to me. So awesome to hear his name and the back story

That video was my introduction to Billy Strings. I fell in love with his music then

We needed that explanation, thanks

That’s the song that made me love his music

Thank you, I have watched that video a few times, and now this puts context to Ben 👏🏻👏🏻

What a likable guy and a great story teller.

Hell yes. Huge Billy fan.

So cool to hear the backstory on that video. I like that raw version of Dust in a Baggie.

I’ve lived long enough to discover Billy on KZread when he was just a kid before he was famous, be in awe of this outrageous unknown talent, know all about barefoot Ben, watch him blow up and play Dust in a Baggie at the Grand ol Opry, become a household name, grow up, and eventually perform at the Grammy’s… and now, explaining who Barefoot Ben is to Theo Von. What a wild ride it’s been 😂

@tedlivermore6955

4 ай бұрын

Yeah kinda cool how Billy gave a shout out to him eh

The best comment is the one that's like "looks like that guy finally went to take that smoke"

I hope wherever he is hes doing well👍🏼

Billy Strings is the Hendrix of our generation. I saw him live, he's on another level.

@theres1dent

4 ай бұрын

Hendrix.. cmon man

@mikestaub

4 ай бұрын

@@theres1dent I'm serious. He's a rare talent.

@aaronhumphreys842

4 ай бұрын

He is thee Yo Yo Ma

@BarrackObamna

4 ай бұрын

@@mikestaubnot Hendrix dude. Not even comparable, this man isn’t inventing a new sound. He’s refining his skills on an old genre. Jimi literally made every guitarist in the world at once change the way they play. Not even hating it’s just their influence is in two different universes. There’s a reason you chose to compare him to Jimi. The same reason why he’s not even close to him.

@mikestaub

4 ай бұрын

@@BarrackObamna have you seen him live? He is definitely inventing a new sound.

Every towns got one

I grew up right around here. Hell yeah 😎🎸

Not only do guys like Barefoot Ben always know where the parties are at, they know what area of the house to hang out in for the best time lol.

What a legend!

It's in my work Playlist atm. Dude can jam

Lol him pointing out the comments 🤣fkn love Billy

That’s an awesome video. Now I have to go watch it again for the 1000th time

I think you’re freaking awesome dude, very first time I heard he was dust in a baggie with your friend barefoot ben, Oh and I fell in love with your music. You are the real deal and can play that shit out of that guitar. Keep knocking it out of the park Billy thanks for sharing your gift with us

I love what Billy Strings has done for bluegrass!

Great song 🔥

Let’s get that Barefoot Ben interview!

Fantastic player.

Dust in a baggie is a absolute tune 🫡

Billy is very talented

He'll yeah!!!

The one at red rocks is awesome too!

Billy is a guitar god!

Amazing! ✌🏽❤️

You are literally one of the best interviewers currently in the entire media space. No joke.

@GKA11111

4 ай бұрын

You don’t say? 🤣🤣 what a cold talk lol. Let me guess, you think Joe Rogan is one of the best podcasters?

@user-iu9jk1ku6h

4 ай бұрын

ohmy god are you serious? this beavis/butthead clone is the SINGLE most clueless person ever to conduct an interview unreal how many people follow this complete doofus

@ALLforROME

4 ай бұрын

😂 😂 gobble 🍆 gobble 😂 😂

@davedarling6512

4 ай бұрын

@@sids61 can we say yet that a majority of people live their lives through a screen 12" away from their face?

@beenschmokin

4 ай бұрын

Modern Wisdom has entered the chat...

Gang 🤟🏼 Gang 🤟🏼 Baby

Lol, thats the video that got me on to Billy. Good shit.

Is that Ionia, Michigan? Barefoot Ben in the winter must've been a different sight. 🥶

I never knew you were from michigan until now. shoutout from b.c.

Your welcome billy 😊 right around Tyler Childers too .

That's the video that introduced me to ya!

Finally the story behind the video. Billy is a virtuoso.

That video is a killer performance of the song. Ben is hilarious in the background. It's even more impressive now that I realize Billy is tripping, and even more fun knowing the lore behind green shirt guy. I was a long haired hippy, too. But he seems like some kind of magical forest creature that would appear if you started strumming a guitar out in nature.

Long live Ole Bearfoot Ben

The comments on that video are some of the best ever

I love that video

As a Ben and a Hippy myself, i can tell that dude is great :D

Theo von doing the journalism I always wanted 😂 I always wondered if baggy shorts guy was the pot dealer!

that vid was my into to billy strings

LEGENDARY!!! I hope he got to smoke his cigarette, I've been wondering for like 5 yrs now

Dust in the baggie slaps WAY harder than it should😅🤣🔥🔥🔥

That entire video Ben's feet never leave the carpet its the best part.

You know when you're that fucking good while tripping balls, you got something special.

Billy spoiled it all ! He took the mystery out of the guy in the green shirt

I always wanted to know who that dude is in the background holding the cigarette. So glad to finally hear the story !!!

I've had the thought before that Barefoot Ben gives me Theo Von vibes lol

The man the legend. Bare foot Ben.

Barefoot Ben and the guy that filmed it helped elevate Billys career.

Just seen bare foot ben in west virginia he's still looking for a lighter.. great guy!

That Tony Rice shirt goes hard af

love being from Ionia hearing him talk about this shitty little town..

Now he plays with TOOL 🔥

Most of my old friends live in the Ionia area.😎

also barefoot ben is good! i see him most days buying prerolls at my Dispo hahaha

Man that’s the fucking VIDEO DUDE ITS BEEN YEARS

Finally there's the story I've been waiting years for lol . the comments are epic!!!!😂✌😃

That video made me find Billy

I still go back that video to read the comments!

Ben’s feet never move lol

This video is a classic. When I was in college 30 years ago, there was a Barefoot Ben at every party I went to. When I saw this video I was like, "Hey, I know that guy!" lmao

Don’t worry Billy. He is working at Ventra, getting by.

😂 watch that video! Carpet on the walls!! 😂

shout out to ole barefoot ben!

Calvin Grindz needs to come on the show!😊

Apparently barefoot Ben quested me to watch this video.🤣🤣🤣👍🥃🎸

Knew those guys, I lived up there on hayes north of amaco i member the first time he was allowed to come play at my buddys spot, his dad would be partying where all the fiddlers hung out always saying you gotta hear my son and big bros would say IDK about bringing kids here 🤣 shure enough when he finally came thru he jumped right in there was a lot of good players parties from those parts, good times.

I knew it😂 I do the same thing with a cig after a few caps.

Billy could market a Barefoot Ben t shirt

Here to see if the green shirt guy gets mentioned.

Where is barefoot Ben now?? Your biggest supporter bro

We need a documentary on Barefoor Ben