When your on a stage playing guitar with Tommy Emmanuel you know you have arrived at your destination.

@1974spr

4 жыл бұрын

Or, at the very least you're on the platform that will take you many places.

@duilawyr

4 жыл бұрын

cliftonsuber you’re

@laurayoung4898

4 жыл бұрын

Yes Amen! I agree on stage jamming with Tommy Emmanuel Billy has definitely arrived! Awesome!

@garyventure8442

4 жыл бұрын

I'd never heard of either one of them... Till about 3 hours ago. I clicked on a pic with a short haired nerd sitting on a couch and a skater standing in the background. After I picked my jaw up off the floor, I been following Billy all over youtube, discovering more musicians I never heard of. Wishing once again that I would have spent every spare minute of my life with my grandma before she died, instead of hanging out getting wasted with other losers like myself. Grandma could play several instruments proficiently, and sing too. She could even yodel while playing an accordian. Sing Johnny cash songs while playing the guitar. Play piano while grandpa sang all them old songs. Hank Williams and the like. She was a genuine musician that loved performing with flair and style. She connected with it on a joy level. She would have *loved* watching this kid perform. I don't know what happens after we die. But I hope there's music there. And that she is fucking jamming it with grandpa and her parents. My great grands. Also multi talented musicians. I could play a pretty mean box of Kleenex right now.

@cliftonsuber

4 жыл бұрын

Gary Venture my dads side of the family we’re all southern gospel and bluegrass musicians. I know exactly what you mean about spending more time listening and learning. There actually is music in heaven. Just give you heart to Jesus and you will be listening to grandparents old music again one day.

While I was watching this my guitars called an Uber and quietly let themselves out.

@jasonmiller517

4 жыл бұрын

Hilarious.

@FinleyAtty

4 жыл бұрын

I laughed too hard at that. You win the net....

@nonnobissolum

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the laugh...sprayed water all over the screen!

@travisellis20

4 жыл бұрын

Dude, I laughed hard as hell at that.....I feel your pain. Billy Strings, my God.

@josephwaller834

4 жыл бұрын

I a Laughing my ass off! I just felt that exact sentiment! LOL!!!

I am an Aussie, 77 damn years and loved Tommy many years, and feel part American because of this rush of sublime playing, as though they are one.

I love how Tommy snuck Smoke On the Water in there

@robsteuteville2599

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed, and I thought I heard Billy Strings do a bit of Day Tripper.

@technicalparadise3542

3 жыл бұрын

@@robsteuteville2599 and black water

Tommy Emmanuell is one of the greatest pickers of ALL time and the fact that he invites Billy Strings to play the solos on this songs says VOLUMES about Billy Strings. He is fantastic.

@nothingsimpostleble1593

4 жыл бұрын

That was the most insane shredding I think I've ever watched...

@truckerkevthepaidtourist

4 жыл бұрын

yes indeed that kid from Michigan's going to go far..

@PFB1994

4 жыл бұрын

It also says a lot about Tommy Emmanuelle that his ego isn't too big to let someone else play some solos. They both look happy, because they are both having a genuine good time.

@Coreyr384

4 жыл бұрын

@@PFB1994 Real musicians feed off of other good musicians ... playing with someone that is great is more fun than playing alone for sure. For those that care about music and not attention anyways.

@vinm3630

4 жыл бұрын

You should stop by the Walnut Valley Festival. Tommy is practically a regular and it's filled with acoustic bad asses for days.... Literally

They got me making the FACIAL EXPRESSIONS with them. 😂😂😂

@jakemf1

4 жыл бұрын

DreamBeliever365 I do that all the time-lol

@funkster007

4 жыл бұрын

HAHA me too!

@mackyd955

4 жыл бұрын

it's like they don't know when the fart is gonna squeeze out

@dreambeliever3652

4 жыл бұрын

Macky D man dude, that is crazy. Thanks for the image. 😂

@gmc07joe

4 жыл бұрын

Yup me too, kinda like what you do when you feed a baby.......

Did anyone else never want this to end?

The generosity Tommy displays by allowing Billy to shine in the spotlight shows the warmth he has in his heart.

Damn, not gonna lie, that was some of the best flatpicking I’ve ever seen period

@ytgmbutler

4 жыл бұрын

james Doctor without a doubt ... incredible

@Blackdog4818

4 жыл бұрын

Better than average...lol. I'd love to hear that show some day.

@poppacapps5573

4 жыл бұрын

If Billy keeps his nose to the grindstone he will be a legend.

@dancolley4208

4 жыл бұрын

I still think Doc Watson is up there with the best flat pickers ever. Give Doc's rendition of "Deep River Blues" a listen.

@Elle_I_B

4 жыл бұрын

@@dancolley4208 amen!!

The interaction between these two amazing musicians is just phenomenal. It's unreal.

@jblah1

4 жыл бұрын

their communication was beyond language

@winderzhao3544

3 жыл бұрын

3:25 Guitars making love.

Billy Strings is the most interesting guitarist to emerge in quite a while. He has a way of surprising you with timing changes and unorthodox progressions that are as good as his speed technique. Whereas most speedy players become boring quickly, Billy keeps changing it up, surprise is good. What a career he has ahead of him!

@robsteuteville2599

4 жыл бұрын

While most young guitarists come out of music studios and conservatories, Billy Strings came out of a trailer near a small town in the middle of nowhere. There is something authentic about him that sets him apart.

@nameleven

4 жыл бұрын

He has a fondness for metal as well and it often comes through in his solos, what ever it is it’s absolutely amazing, that couch version of dust in a baggie was what set me off.. and this is just off the scale

@scavengersgreen

3 жыл бұрын

surprising is good

@endocry

3 жыл бұрын

Well put.

@PreservationEnthusiast

3 жыл бұрын

@@nameleven I saw Tommy play with Molly Tuttle and he destroyed her, whereas on this vid with Billy they seemed more on a level.

Wow, my head exploded when Billy took the early solo and went out of time. Was waiting, waiting, ...waiting ....and he dropped it right back in for the next verse. Dancing on the edge....at 100mph. Love it.

Throwing those rhythm's at each other while the other steps out is something else! That was some grade 'A' playing right thur Y'all!

@mathewhale3581

4 жыл бұрын

Spot on

@akilla4reala669

4 жыл бұрын

...and that “A” stands for AMAZING! 😳

@andrewmair7371

4 жыл бұрын

U bet…👏 🙌 🤙

How many times do you find yourself actually smiling to yourself throughout this video

@peha524

4 жыл бұрын

One and only one.........but it lasted for more than 6 minutes.................

@SuperZooon

4 жыл бұрын

at least 50 times

@Fnberg744

4 жыл бұрын

I almost cried tears of joy

@d.f.219

4 жыл бұрын

i did not count it boy^^

@elliotgaldy9948

4 жыл бұрын

Once. From beginning to end!

Two great musicians having the most fun you can have with your clothes on!

If you dont have a Big Smile on your face watching this. Then I guess your jaw dropped LOL

I love how it's two of the best acoustic guitarists, and they threw Smoke on the Water in there. :D

@nonh8nsk8r

4 жыл бұрын

I caught that, too. How many phenomenal guitarists have heard, "oh, yeah, but can you play smoke on the water?" Now we know the two can. Haha

@nickmaille5951

4 жыл бұрын

Dont forget we need to add jscho stephan to this duo and make a super trio

@andrewmair7371

4 жыл бұрын

Very cool ☝️& humourous…😆🤣

@someoneelse293

4 жыл бұрын

Yeah... i thought i heard Billy reference 'day tripper' too (?)

@DavieJones_Lockr

4 жыл бұрын

he threw "Daytripper" in there as well

as tommy says, " ive played in front of the prince of whales, the duke of york, and many other pubs" yes he is a class act

I started to laugh , but with no disrespect. I was just overcome by their immense talent. Good gosh !!!

@dustinmcfarland2441

4 жыл бұрын

I do the same thing. I play guitar and anytime i see immense talent like that I laugh cause I know how difficult that is and it's super impressive.

@TheZacdes

4 жыл бұрын

I was laughing too, they were having so much fun:) I do love my guitar:)

@HelgaJK

4 жыл бұрын

Me too. :) First smile from ear to ear, than laugh.

@soundthinking1534

3 жыл бұрын

Same... I often do when watching Billy...it's like watching someone levitate. I wouldn't believe it if I didn't see it.

Spontaneous combustion. Looks like Tommy let the kid shine. So positive for both artists. The speed isn’t even secondary. The mental capacity to hit different phrasings so dead center shows how each feed off the other. Often it seems people want a flash show, fair enough. But if you want nothing but icing, why order a cake? Love the choice of tunes (thank you again Merle) and the give and take. These guys get into heaven. In fact they are already there.

@Voirreydirector

4 жыл бұрын

You said it, son!

@benparks4804

4 жыл бұрын

I may have to steal that cake saying! Fantastic!

@patrickmccutcheon8860

3 жыл бұрын

"If you want nothing but icing, why did you order the cake?" That's it.

Holy magic mushroom Billy!!! South Carolina picking shooomz as we speak. Thxu Bro

My guitar took its own life after watching this

How can I give this more likes? It deserves millions!!! OMG... I used to think I was kinda OK with the guitar. Then I watched this and thought... well, at least I still have a day job ;) LOVE IT!!!

Billy String's facial expressions and body language is awesome. It adds to the awesome stuff he is playing. Applause !! Applause !!

Old school meets New school. LOVE IT. Two professionals that put 1000% into it.

My guitar just tied a g string around it's neck and threw itself out the window.

@TheZacdes

4 жыл бұрын

Good one,lol

@teej783

4 жыл бұрын

Was it an Epstein guitar?

@MrIvisaurus

4 жыл бұрын

@@teej783 this responce deserves a medal

@guitarz99

4 жыл бұрын

Kim Dossett 😂😂😂

@7884golfguru

4 жыл бұрын

👏👏👏

...how seamless and awesome this cat is with almost everybody he sits in with...Mr. Strings is the shit...

Jeez. My eyes can't even move half as fast as this kid's fingers.

Those dudes are just on another plane of existence. Pure bliss listening to them.

I love how you can see all over his face how much he loves the music, and his enjoyment watching others play. He gets all intense and with the goofy facial expressions,, and you can tell it is pure genius flowing through his fingers in the moment

Tommy is a force of nature. The good energy he brings into this world is truly special.

@HabuBeemer

4 жыл бұрын

Amen!

This is exactly how to show the Utmost Respect for both guitarists I’ve ever seen... Fantastic....

OMG Billy.....Your name is STRINGS for a reason...God Had A Plan...Amazing!

@soundthinking1534

3 жыл бұрын

It's his stage name...but he is the new king for sure!!

Another video where where 100% of comments are positive and loving the music. And here's another.

I AM BLOWN THE HELL AWAY! why haven't I ever heard of strings before?? Everything else sounds like child's play compared to this. Omfg thank the Lord for these two!! 🙏🙏🙏

Billy Strings is the new whole package of Blue grass and country to come. A new definition of our roots fellow babies. Country comes back to the country.

As a 56 year old man who just bought my first guitar two week ago, this makes me appreciate the genius of guys like this all the more. I can't even master an E major chord and here these dudes are doing this??? Ugh! LOL!!! ;-)

@blazemordly9746

4 жыл бұрын

Hang in there, you'll pick it up & it'll get easier every week. Edit*: its when it seems too easy there might be a problem.

If you watch this completely still and emotionless then music isn't really your thing ✌️❤️

I just sold all my guitars after watching this. Man that is some playing!

This pairing is bloody BRILLIANT! I just ate dinner and listened to this for dessert! Was so sweet that my teeth hurt!

"Drink my 🍺🍺🍺 at the Tavern"..... "Never been on Welfare".... and I sure can play the GUITAR!!! THIS IS THE BEST 🎵🎶🎵🎶🎵

Way back in 1979 I was playing my Neil Young/ Dylan covers in a bar in Sydney and the band ' Goldrush' were playing upstairs. They were the cream of Australian Bluegrass musicians including Tommy & Phil Emmanuel, Tommy was playing Bass. They came down stairs during their break while I was playing and Tommy said to me, 'wow you've got a bigger audience than us'! I immediately stuffed up the chord and hoped the ground would open up and swallow me. Can relate to all the people who want to burn their guitar after seeing Tommy play, check out his brother Phil who he called 'the Wizz' . Phil sadly passed away a little while ago. I ran in to Tommy a few times in the eighties and he was always friendly, happy and non judgemental. Love the new kids, too, Billy Strings, Marcus King etc, Thanks for the music !

When Tommy did a fast run early in the song I thought Billy won't get anywhere near that fast because he flat picks. Then it got to the 4 minute mark and Billy gave me goosebumps, he is incredible. Tommy's guitar sound really nice though and his rhythm playing is fantastic.

@jasonwilliamshuck

2 жыл бұрын

he just never runs out of interesting and fresh sounding lines and licks and runs. both are just so incredible.

Heard dust in a bag last night for the first time so I went looking for more of his tunes ... damn now he's playing with Tommy . You know a dude has made it when Tommy jams with him . Proud Aussie moment .

I just threw my guitar in the trash! Thanks guys!

WTF?!?! Whoever introduced these two did the world a favour, fucking awesome.

I love the little "Smoke on the Water" quote Tommy throws in right near the end. The chemistry in this performance is just amazing.

Man, my head just exploded in the last 2 minutes of that jam session. Holy shizz!

My fingers hurt just watching this.

Wow. Two guys with two acoustic guitars delivered all of that!? They are artists in the truest sense.

I mean the playing is out of this world great, but Billy’s guitar face...if I could only pull that off!!

The living legend and the future legend...can't get better than this.

Two great artist honoring the late great Merle Haggard !!!!!

I was at this festival and im convinced their playing was the catalyst for the massive thunderstorm that rolled in halfway through Tommy's set.

You can tell by the smile on the older fella’s face he was impressed

Tommy paying it forward. Loved those tempo changes. One half glance and Billy just shifts perfectly into something else totally mind blowing.

these guys are doing this on ACOUSTIC GUITARS! the finger strength alone is crazy! my fingers would be freaking bleeding

@rabokarabekian409

4 жыл бұрын

Try ANYTHING by Django Reinhardt.

Have loved tommy for years. Can't even process what I just saw. Oh My. God.

who the F gives a thumbs down this. Big heart coming thru this jamo.

I feel that the best part is dude is having fun lots of fun doing it and that is what truly makes it great.

Well Hoss... there is a new guitar slinger in town and his name is.... Billy strings..... two amazing guitar players .. wonderful.. I haven't wanted to go to a live show in a long time.. and of course... Billy Strings is SOLD OUT everyplace he plays..

NOBODY can play that lead like ROY NICHOLS! He owns it!

4:06 Sweet.....Merciful....Lord! Take it for a walk, Billy Strings...take it for a walk.

So glad I found Billy Strings. This is amazing.

Chet Atkins once called Tommy Emmanuel a Certified Guitar Player, or “CGP.” Tommy went by this monicker the rest of his career and with great pride. I think he would call Billy a CGP after this. Look at how much fun they are having! It is beautiful.

No studio. Not autotune. No fanfare. No cursing and no dope. No bad messages. No fine and crazy jewelry. No stage arrangements. No bragging. No egos. Just two amazing and incredibly talented guys with two acoustic guitars playing music most every so called "artist" today couldn't touch. Funny though, Tommy Emmanuel has been said by almost all guitarists to be the best guitar player of today and I would bet most people haven't heard of him. This is what we are losing on the airwaves as those in charge pick what we listen to.

Yeah yeah yeah, this is what you call a real jam explosion!

I’d never seen billy before, he could be the coolest human being that ever lived.

@heatherbradford5687

4 жыл бұрын

you should watch him play with his daddy. *family strings *

@johnmurray3346

4 жыл бұрын

I did Heather, so good

FANTASTIC! Young and “older” (cause Tommy has a long, long way to go to old) and just into the tune together. Awesome!!

I wonder how many strings Billy has turned to dust in his life! Hot damn that boy is sick!

how can anyone really give this sort of stuff a thumbs down????

So glad this came up on my feed, I've just discovered Billy strings recently and have been in awe of him, not surprised Tommy collaborated with him, they just gelled together so well, literality having conversations with each other on guitar and having the craic doing it. fantastic 😎😎👍

Pure fire in this boys fingers. Never mind, he isn’t picking with his fingers- music on this caliber comes from the soul!

@locarnese5598

4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic players, fantastic technique and lightning-quick thinking--and yet. Neither of them (in this song, at least) even come close to the sexiness of James Burton's original solo. This is a little bit the downside of these endless torrents of 8th notes.

@TheZacdes

4 жыл бұрын

@@locarnese5598 You dont "think" when jamming, in fact when you can play well you dont really think at all, after decades of playing it just flows naturally, theres no time for thought:) If you have to think, you arent there yet:)

@locarnese5598

4 жыл бұрын

@@TheZacdes I do think when I improvise. If you just let muscle memory take over you get technique, which may impress some, but musically it's either repetitive or forgettable.

@TheZacdes

4 жыл бұрын

@@locarnese5598 You cant think fast enough to jam like that:/ Its not "muscle memory", The mind has to be involved, muscles cant play by themselves,lol. Its decades of practice so you know the fretboard so well that you dont have to think consciously to know exactly the many different options you have to get what you want. That jam is not that complicated anyway. A simple blues riff, and blues rundowns and their many variations are some of the first you learn. Granted they do it well, but for Tommy at least thats very simple stuff. I dont know how long you have been playing, but if you still have to think before hitting the strings, you have a long way to go mate:)

@josephtriplett7788

4 жыл бұрын

True i took acid once and was jimmy hendrix for an evening dont know how i did it but everyone said thell never forget the night i was like billy strings!😂💗

I can finally sleep in peace. Now that I know that these two people have met. The universe makes such beautiful moments.

Merle's eyes opened in amazement when this happened.

Wish Tommy's brother Phil was still around he would have made that jam go to another level of amazing. RIP Phil

@docthecrippler

4 жыл бұрын

66tas95 I miss Phil RIP

I love their individual body languages that burst through their playing... enthusiasm is so infectious when authentic. Can't help but think they would have gotten together and done this, even with no audience

Two guitar master trade licks like they been playing together for years! Man

Hater's will be hating ~Just cause ya ain't got the Ball's boy! Go Billy!!!!

Billy Strings. Somebody that clearly has as much fun as Tommy !!

Wow, how is that even humanly possible, those two had to be at the crossroads at some time in their lives.

Amazing how Strings can just "catch up" to the speed and the play a great solo at the end. And smile while doing it!!

You’re watching two of the best acoustic guitarists in the world right there. Aussie n American mix will do it for ya

Damn that boy can play. Every time i hear or see him play, i get goose bumbs.

"Why yes sir! I heartily agree!" Is what Billy Strings' jam face is saying

it's funny this Billy strings kid has been on my radar for a little while now and I just came across this video with Tommy Emmanuel which is one of my dad's favorites can't wait to share this with him..lol

My face hurts from smiling so hard! 2 fine guitarists having fun!

I love the way Tommy taught Billy the big ending. U can see Billy’s eyes light up with the time changes. Just awesome , the master meets his protege.

@alansouthall8221

4 жыл бұрын

Yes that smile after the rhythm change and nod off Tommy was wonderful. Just fire from that point on

Instant Classic. One for the History Books. Incredible performance!!!

I think Billy Strings is the future star!

That...........was freakin' incredible. Two masters; the old, the young.....who played together respectfully and beautifully. Doesn't get much better than that, folks.

They were picking and I was grinning ,that's all I have to say to that.

FANTASTIC DUET! I feel Les Paul and Chet Atkins are pounding on their coffins lids to get out and join this jam session.:)

@TheHabigs

3 жыл бұрын

These comments are frankly, the funniest thing I've read in a long time. Laughing for 20 minutes. We should all form a band, by now we may have a full 7 chords.

I swear they forgot the audience and just fell into what genius squared emanates. A 5 minute smile

I pray billy stays away from drugs, so he can bring us a lifetime of guitar excellence. Wow. I’m speechless.

That Billy strings pulls one hell of a yehaw geetar face👀

The best two guitarists on the earth. Billy picks incredibly clean Tommy plays to make him stand him out.

This is greatness that will stand the test of time......

Vom zusehen und zuhören bekomme ich Knoten in die Finger

Tommy, I believe is the most skilled guitarist to ever live. People like Chet Atkins, Les Paul and others thought so to. He's also a great ambassador for music. He tours the world doing his one man band show. The day before each show he does a workshop for kids and shares the craft. Most times he picks one of the kids to come up on stage and perform with him at his concert. He likes to pick out the most excited person in the crowd to give a CD to. He's a class act.

@joshuatate5671

4 жыл бұрын

I believe he is right up there. I honestly think he would have a hard time picking cleaner or faster than Jake workman though.

@joshuatate5671

4 жыл бұрын

I love listening to both of them. Look at 81 Crowe yt channel for Tommy and Jake playing together.

@scottwaszak698

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on the genre. Don't think he's fair so well against Steve Vai or Guthrie Govan in an electric guitar/fusion-type setting. Acoustic, though, yes.

@gynack

4 жыл бұрын

It's good to hear things like that about such great musicians like Tommy so you know they're not up their own fundaments. I think it was Emmylou Harris in an interview said that being ill and having to rest for a good while was the best thing that ever happened to her because she had time for reflection and realised that she was becoming arrogant, thinking she was someone special who deserved special treatment. She didna like what she saw in herself, and hopes she's changed. Tommy doesna seem to have that problem.

@wheremylifego3790

4 жыл бұрын

niceeeeeee 👌🏻❤