It’s weird to be so proud of someone I’ve never met

@terryhampshire4378

2 жыл бұрын

its even more weird when you went to school with him. pretty amazing.

@mattcouch2965

2 жыл бұрын

Nahh. Im proud af too.

@travdasav8829

2 жыл бұрын

Watch more of his stuff. Incredible

@anthonyspencermusicofficial

2 жыл бұрын

I know what you mean man. I’m super proud of Billy and how far he’s come and watching his audience grow!

@scavengersgreen

2 жыл бұрын

he cranks! so there, how 'bout them apples?

Man Billy can pick. Im glad to see him getting his due attention

@ronjanssen98

2 жыл бұрын

I love Billy, the only downside of all the deserved attention is that his shows sell out instantly, too many aftermarket bots

@Telesgoooo

2 жыл бұрын

Same gladly watch and listen to him play to as much as can be recorded so plz give my man's all the attention. He's just got the vibe.

@jeremywade6986

2 жыл бұрын

He's not just a great picker. He's also one hell of a song writer and a pretty solid singer as well

@JGHMusic

Жыл бұрын

He’s a god amongst men

@thomasfoss9963

Жыл бұрын

Wow--- They've come a long way in such a short time!!!! I shuttled Billy around from the various stages with his instruments at a festival in 2015! Nobody had heard of him then!!!!

The musicians playing with Billy are PHENOMENAL!

@bryanrhodes369

2 жыл бұрын

You can find a video of him playing with Santana at some Bday party in Hawaii doing a Greatful Dead tune. Good stuff

@ziziroberts8041

2 жыл бұрын

Billy is, too.

@spacewolfRIFF

2 жыл бұрын

Indeed they are… Guitar • Billy MF’n Strings Banjo • Billy Failing Mando • Jarrod Walker Upright• Royal Masat ft. Fiddle • Alex Haregreaves

@bernarddrollette2755

2 жыл бұрын

@@spacewolfRIFF That’s actually Alex Haregreaves on the fiddle here.

@spacewolfRIFF

2 жыл бұрын

@@bernarddrollette2755 good looking out.🙏 (edited) To give Alex proper credit, and an extra shout out for how well he brought home that little pick roll they ran through starting at 2:17.

I met Billy a decade ago. We were both busking for rent money on the main drag in Traverse City. We ripped some fiddle tunes together, and I could see his extraordinary talent. It's absolutely amazing seeing him here now.

@Debunis

2 жыл бұрын

Oh man, this Is a beatiful Memory. Thank you for sharing with US. 🙌

@MisterSias

2 жыл бұрын

I met him at the Hayloft. He was bound for big things. Amazing person and musician.

@blakebarrilleaux8073

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterSias The Hayloft on 72?

@MisterSias

2 жыл бұрын

@@blakebarrilleaux8073 Yes, out on 72

@geoffery777

2 жыл бұрын

@@MisterSias Awesome!

It has been so much fun to follow his journey from a couch in a basement. Love this band and recommend them to everyone I talk to about music.

@Lindsey4939

2 жыл бұрын

seriously!!

@wolfflow8972

2 жыл бұрын

Amazing a song about meth got him where he is today.

@thomasholden500

2 жыл бұрын

The barefoot dude in that 'Dust in a Baggie" video is probably still selling weed.

@peterbrown2112

2 жыл бұрын

@@thomasholden500 his name is Ben. He look more like a Froto to me. And he still hasn't got a lighter for his cigarette either.

@austinharnish9159

2 жыл бұрын

@@peterbrown2112 Legend says mans is still walking around Ionia looking for a lighter to this day

DEATH. TAXES. BILLY STRINGS MELTING FACES. The greatest gift to music possibly ever

Part of Billy's brilliance is his genuine love of good playing so he surrounds himself with like minded folks. Damn tight group.

He is the next guitar hero. He’s so good. And he is bringing jam band style bluegrass into the public eye which is awesome.

Damn, it's so crazy to see Billy Strings on Stephen Colbert's show. I guess I always knew he would go far, but it's still good to see and well deserved.

I was hoping for a 20 minute Meet Me At The Creek. So happy for these guys. Keep on killing it, boys!

@pak7417

2 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you can find one on KZread; if not try Nugs or archive. Check out his setlists!!

@daltonleeh

2 жыл бұрын

Thunder>ride me high>thunder would have been a good one to break in some new folks 😅

@galaxyglizzy

2 жыл бұрын

@@daltonleeh 😂😂😂 them there squares would've been like what the f just happened 😂

@Garyj1784

2 жыл бұрын

@@daltonleeh its been 5 months since the Halloween shows and I'm still trying to wrap my mind around that thunder/ride me high sammie

@daltonleeh

2 жыл бұрын

@@galaxyglizzy right🤣

I'm not particularly into bluegrass but when its the best in the world, regardless of genre, its always great!

@19Ron66

Жыл бұрын

Having said that, I'm going to see BIlly in a couple of weeks in London!

I remember the first time I hear him playing dust in a baggie on that couch. Happy he is getting the recognition that's well deserved

@AndrewGrosman

2 жыл бұрын

But the question remains - what happened to "Sidequest Guy" ?? kzread.info/dash/bejne/iHp5vLGjpNXdnNY.html

I have to say the camera blocking in this shot was exceptional. Every solo picked up on time. Really well shot....and of course the picking was fabulous!!

@rickfoster8128

Жыл бұрын

You beat me to my comment! Everything about this piece is top notch. Obviously Strings and the fellas are just top notch: no slack, no slips, they are just THERE, fully present in the performance. And the camera work, blocking, etc. is superb. They obviously rehearsed together with the band, and everyone nailed it. Very cool set, too.

They’re more than a band, they’re a force of nature. So incredible and emotional I feel a tear come to my eye

When I was young local bluegrass players who come to my grandpa's porch on Saturday night in Clay, West Virginia just to jam with my Papaw, Loyd Butcher,Sr., when he played his mandolin. When I close my eyes and I heard the mandolin being played in Billy String's band, it took me back to the 1970s and my grandma's porch in West Virginia and all those old great players. That's the greatest compliment I can give these guys. You guys are awesome! ⛰️🏞️🌄🌳🏡💖🎵🎶🙏🇺🇸

Y'all don't get it. Billy Strings is the best in the world right now!!

@anthonytruman

2 жыл бұрын

I get it!!

@ZacTexC

2 жыл бұрын

We get it

@JustBurn25

2 жыл бұрын

He is the truth.

@345345345rtrt

2 жыл бұрын

But you cannot forget about his influences like Grateful Dead, For without the Dead there would be no Strings

@ZacTexC

2 жыл бұрын

@@345345345rtrt Billy was born at a bluegrass show. His mothers water broke at an event. Plus, his step dad was in a bluegrass band and taught Billy all about it. Grateful Dead came later.

Jerry is smiling down at you, Billy.

@pak7417

2 жыл бұрын

100% agree!

Really appreciate that they rehearsed with the camera crew. The solos were all visible with smooth transitions. So frustrating when someone is taking a break and the camera is lingering on the wrong musician.

@CorneiliusLibowitz

2 жыл бұрын

Amen.

@RickFaris

2 жыл бұрын

That was really great. I noticed the soundman couldn’t quite keep up with those quick solo transitions though. It was there but we almost missed the last fiddle solo. That’s a lot to remember and keep going though and a tall order for live television!! I would say Billy and the boys and the whole crew did a fantastic job!!!

@gustavofigueiredo1798

2 жыл бұрын

I was about to comment something similar. It's good to see when people care.

He can pick. He can sing. He can write. He can connect with fans and gain so many more!

My God! What a bluegrass musician! In spite of being a Brazilian, I always loved this type of music and have too many albums that l've been collection since I was a teenage. And God knows how it was hard to find them here in Brazil. And only now I'm discovering Billy!!!!!! Of course I'll try to find all his records to buy. I' try ebay. Congratulations, Billy! Luiz Oswaldo

@anthonytruman

2 жыл бұрын

That’s cool. I like bluegrass because all of the string instruments jamming together just sounds so amazing in a unique way. His albums are great and I recommend listening to his concerts, they are all recorded and you can find some online. The band will do 15 minute songs and then jam right into the next one, it’s great.

@KrasMazovHatesYourGuts

2 жыл бұрын

Hey now, you guys got Chico Buarque. Your country definitely isn't lacking in musical genius.

@luizoswaldoabreu2752

2 жыл бұрын

You're right, Angelfox. Chico Buarque is outstanding. I really love the poetry of his lyrics. But this is a completely different field of art, isn't it?

Started listening to this guy about 2 years ago, hands down the best singer/songwriter in the business right now.

Oh my Billy boy. 😊

To be nominated for best Bluegrass Album Grammy and not win, but still be a big part of the album that did! What a feat!

My dude Billy. Proud of this guy here. Going to see his 3 shows in London in a few weeks and I so cannot wait. The UK is ready for you Billy boy!!!

@waberryfarmer

2 жыл бұрын

See ya there bud!

@ryang9973

2 жыл бұрын

You're so lucky I wish I had tickets

@waberryfarmer

2 жыл бұрын

@@ryang9973 check cash or trade, there's tickets out there

@ryang9973

2 жыл бұрын

@@waberryfarmer was at country to country to see Luke combs hopefully they have Billy on

@Jay-lr3me

2 жыл бұрын

I'm going too!! Saturday and Sunday!! This is his first European date and it's in London I can't wait!

Man can he rip!!!! I discovered in at the Raleigh, NC blue grass festival years ago when he was pretty small back in the days when he liveed in Michigan. Saw him two years in a row and was blown away the first time I saw him. At that time he was yet to be really discovered and his show was free. People packed it in to watch him and he did not disappoint. What an entertainer, and even back then he shared the stage with some incredible talent which made for an amazing small show. If only I could go back in time to see those shows again.

Love me some Billy Strings and this is coming from a metal/hard rock guy. True crossover.

@drewharrison1840

2 жыл бұрын

If you can find it, check out his rendition of his song “heartbeat of America” that he did in Cincinnati this past weekend. Incredibly heavy. Thought I was at a metal show for a second

@drewharrison1840

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t even know how you make bluegrass “heavy” but by god he does it

@yarleynystrom

2 жыл бұрын

Well he used to be (maybe still is) a metal head.

@MikeyReaper864

2 жыл бұрын

Turmoil and Tinfoil is the most Metal, Bluegrass song I've ever heard.

Awesome...finally getting the recognition they deserve!

Billy Strings is awesome

That was my brother Royal playing bass. Wonder if Bass Pro Shops sponsored him wearing that hat LOL.

Way to go! Thanks Stephen for having Billy on the show!

Used to jam with him at a place called the Hayloft in N. Michigan years ago. Nice to see him get his due. Keep on rockin’ in the free world Willy. 🤙🏻

@radvideos1903

2 жыл бұрын

Where was it in Michigan?

@cynthiam3319

2 жыл бұрын

@@radvideos1903 the Hayloft is just outside Traverse City. ☮

Best live show you can possibly attend in 2022!!! Just saw him live in Cincinnati and there isn’t anything close!! 🔥

@anthonytruman

2 жыл бұрын

I was there too and you're right!

I’ve never been more stoked for someone else’s success than I am for billy and the band. These dudes absolutely shred. I was too young to ever see a dead show but man this music will live on forever. Fuck yeah boys

@wilmcleful

Жыл бұрын

Fuckin right man! 🤘🏼

Never really liked country/bluegrass styles of music until I saw Billy. He is an amazing performer and incredible talent at his shows.

@danstrayer111

2 жыл бұрын

not just country. It's bluegrass.

@Mar218100

2 жыл бұрын

you need to explore the bluegrass limb of the tree. ;-)

@SantamanitaClauscaria

2 жыл бұрын

Billy's bluegrass all the way. If you want some good country, check out Sturgill Simpson.

@Mar218100

2 жыл бұрын

@@SantamanitaClauscaria Billy is not traditional bluegrass down the line, a lot of jam elements and nods to bands like the dead or Pearl jam and classic rock etc.

@SantamanitaClauscaria

2 жыл бұрын

Of course, he wouldn't have nearly as big a following if he hadn't brought in all the deadheads. I love the different styles. What I should have said is Billy isn't country, and bluegrass and country aren't interchangeable. Which he isn't, and they aren't.

I grew up not far from where he did in Michigan. We all love him here.

Man that fiddle adds a ton to this song... great performance by all!

Billy Strings and the BAND!

Billy is the REAL DEAL!

Billy is a musician’s musician with mass appeal. I’m excited to watch his career progress.

Remember first time I saw him at Delfest (Maryland's amazing annual festival, courtesy of Del McCoury) like 7 years ago, and it was "who the HELL is this kid???" The next year it was "hey, that great kid is back!" Next year it was "Here to see Billy!". Glad he's getting recognition like this. And his band is just so good.

@Zenbuck2

2 жыл бұрын

Same here. About 7 years ago, at Delfest. I think the Potomac Stage? They had a trio then, him and a bassist and mandolin player. My friend didn't dig him that much. I was like, this kid is going places. So great that this music is getting out there!

the fist bump at the end says it all :) such an incredibly talented group of musicians!!!! BMFS!!!!!

I have the fever for Billy BAD!!!!! ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

🎼💪🏿BILLYSTRINGS💪🏼🎼

He's a fan's musician. We are lucky to have him. So talented, yet humble, gracious and genuinely thankful for his fans.

So good to see this level of musicianship and songwriting featured on Colbert! More of this!

DAYUM THANKS STEPHEN. Billy Strings is a Good Ol Michigan boy and boy can he and his bluegrass homies do it up right.

It was no coincidence Billy chose this song for this show. If there's still any hope for unity, this man will be one of its pillars.

That shit was tight!!!

Billy Strings is the only show I heard a solo that literally made me dip behind a burrito stand and throw up ... the whole band is just mesmerizing in their accuracy .. billy rips

@sleepyheadbeats4352

2 жыл бұрын

Haha had to Ralph it was so good

They are soooooooooooo Good!

Congrats Billy your home state of Michigan is so proud of you!! Like Jeff Austin says best keep on going! Much love from the mitten!

@skiphennessy

2 жыл бұрын

Man, I miss Jeff

Billy its so cool to see someone represent some real working class people. I have been through a lot like you man and my guitar has been there every step of the way too. Super awesome to watch you do this who knows maybe we will jam one day.

This was amazing. The solo runs with the camera panning, the tightness, the joyfulness and epicness of bluegrass shown in the classiest of ways. There is hope. Everyone needs more of this

@TN-D18

2 жыл бұрын

The camera work was stellar! So nice when great camera work matches great sound.

@Ralonmithos

2 жыл бұрын

@@TN-D18 True dat!

That the band and the song are great goes without saying, but goddam.. kudos to whoever was tracking the cameras, actually hitting who was playing the solos!!!

Billy and Band are Lightin' It Up! Props to Stephen Colbert - he's a shrewd judge of talent. Biily for the WIN at the Grammys, bluegrass is back!

Love when bluegrass artist go on the late night shows!!

WoW. That was *not* the voice I expected to hear coming from that face! 😆 All the volume, control, and grizzled nuance of a Chris Stapleton with the face a Hanson! FanTASTIC. I'm in.👊

@NorseForse

2 жыл бұрын

And yesss... the whole band is also crazy talented!

One of the best things about Billy is that he is humble.

Billy strings is awesome

The man is a genius

@CorneiliusLibowitz

2 жыл бұрын

Hey, give the rest of the band some love.

Just works up, now I’m awake and wanting to dance. 😊

Reactions from people attending their shows are incredible. They sound better live than on recordings and the music is so much FUN. Search the faces of the crowd and all you see are smiles. I was not a huge bluegrass fan until I discovered these guys, but I'm hooked now. BTW, Billy has composed most of the songs on their albums.

@pak7417

2 жыл бұрын

@Jon Thor stop pimping your stupid video

@josephmaguire1225

2 жыл бұрын

haha for real. the whole time everyone around is just like what the fuck how is this happening. always in shock

Best, Musician. Ever. Love that young man :-)

Pure Class! See Billy give the banjo player a nice fist full of good vibes. Right at the end. This is why this band. Are loved, respected, and so popular right now. Yes! And also incredible musicians!

@CorneiliusLibowitz

2 жыл бұрын

Billy fist bumps Billy!

@mbsnyderc

2 жыл бұрын

He was the first guy he got for this band and he's still there he's taken the hole ride to this point with him.

Wonderful band, love this dude. Had a fantastic song on Kimmel as well, Red Daisy. Pure joy.

@beastl8rsk8r02

2 жыл бұрын

He’s got some nuts to pull out some good ol’ bluegrass on the Late Show when he has many other options.

@TN-D18

2 жыл бұрын

Ralph Stanley would have been proud of ‘Red Daisy’…..the tune already sounded 60 years old. Nevermind the fact they absolutely killed it on national TV. 👍🎶

Tightest band in the world , amazing talent all around!

@CorneiliusLibowitz

2 жыл бұрын

Yup.

You guys. I just saw him live. He’s a must see

@lesclaypoolonbass9431

2 жыл бұрын

Ya he's amazing live

YES YES YES! Great to see Billy on Late Night playing the hell out of that guitar. Let's get a performance from Tyler Childers, Watchhouse (Mandolin Orange), or Greensky Bluegrass next!! Thank you Late Show and Billy Strings.

MR. Colbert, I'm surprised you didn't interview Billy our National Treasure!

So Awesome!

Best thing I've seen on Colbert in years. Gave the show some class!!

Bass player makes this song. He's unreal. Keep thumping brother!!

My favorite hippie bluegrass metal jam band!

I love this guy. Incredible picker. Voice keeps improving too.

so amazing

Wow nice to see Billy strings here

Heritage and Legacy beyond compare. ALWAYS ENTERTAINING!

The look on Billy's face, when it happens just right, the pure joy in that half-crooked grin, when the camera's on the other guy and he's just enjoying the moment.

LFG!!! BILLY AND THE BOYS ARE BACK!🤑🤑🙏🙏🙏 Beautiful work gentlemen, see you in Santa Barbara😎

❤ Billy !

Someone real about comedy recognizing someone real about music. Ty Stephen!

billy is my new favorite and thank you for giving me everything and billy he has keptme hanging on

Damn! Go get it Billy!

My Dad loves this kid! He thought he was 45 though cause he only heard him on the radio 😄💕👍

Lots of talent in that group..👊😎

I am glad he is getting the recognition he deserves but I hope people will recognize the musicians playing with him - they are each stars in their own right!

This band rocks. And, they turning rock guys like me onto bluegrass

@lesclaypoolonbass9431

2 жыл бұрын

Bluegrass is basically acoustic metal

He's the one !!!

Wow Billy, great as usual! ✌👊💪

The absolute BEST!

This young man is very impressive.. ❤

Great band.True musicians.Each player strong.

Awesome!!

Anyone who likes bluegrass, jam bands, classic rock, psychedelic needs to check Billy Strings out. Plenty of amazing live stuff on KZread. He's a huge Grateful Dead fan among others! Billy and the band (Jarrod Walker, Royal Masat and Billy Failings) are the real deal!

After just watching their performance on Seth Myers from last night, I would like to commend Colbert's sound man for knowing how to mix acoustic instruments.

Killed it. BMFS y’all⚡️

Saw him a few nights ago for the first time, it was amazing. Wild fun time. BMFS

Just watched this 8 times........ in a row

Hot damn that was a good performance!

Well done boys! See ya tonight in Boston!

@JohnSmith-fk7cq

2 жыл бұрын

See you there!!! So amped!!!!