Guitar Teacher REACTS: Sierra Ferrell "In Dreams" LIVE 4K

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  • @ziggylayneable
    @ziggylayneable 4 роки тому +137

    Lukewarm street beers rule. Sometimes I go hang out with the dude that stands in front of the liquor store. Can never understand the word he says and he's got scabs all over his nose. He's drunk from the time he wakes up from the time hepasses back out and wakes up and gets drunk again.

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  4 роки тому +26

      Yup. I had a friend like that when I lived in downtown Baltimore. You sir, get the pin.

    • @ziggylayneable
      @ziggylayneable 4 роки тому +3

      @@Guitargate thank you my friend I appreciate that very much. ✌️😀✌️

  • @AyalaMatherd
    @AyalaMatherd 2 місяці тому +8

    I love seeing people experience Sierra for the 1st time. I know this is 4 years old, but I’ve been watching her for a while and it never gets old seeing people experience her for the first time.

  • @shannonrenae1835
    @shannonrenae1835 3 роки тому +122

    Sierra is actually from W.V, believe it or not. Her brother was my 1st boyfriend lol & back then she was a little girl. She was in a band 600lbs of sin with a guy I also grew up with, Josh T. & they're both (individually & together) seriously undiscovered pure magic! She was living in New Orleans last I heard, not sure about now, I think shes touring & recording an album or 2 which is AWESOME bcuz man! Her voice is something we havent heard in decades!🙌❣🎶

    • @ronaldriis1023
      @ronaldriis1023 11 місяців тому +4

      600 lbs. of sin is a line from a Grateful Dead song called Dire Wolf. Love that you have a connection to this amazing young woman.

    • @joeydirty6112
      @joeydirty6112 3 місяці тому +1

      So glad she beat her heroin addiction! So many young people don’t. Love her!

    • @Duncan_Soldan
      @Duncan_Soldan Місяць тому

      Thank you for sharing that!

    • @ryanbyrd3022
      @ryanbyrd3022 Місяць тому +1

      I gave him a tattoo once. Sieriously, Her brother that is.

    • @shannonrenae1835
      @shannonrenae1835 28 днів тому

      @ryanbyrd3022 you gave me one too ryanbirdart on my back for my 21st birthday @bent Schrader too funny u of all ppl wld comment bcuz I have 2 tattoos and u did 1 of them 😆& ofcourse u cldnt possibly remember us all

  • @phillipcooley83
    @phillipcooley83 Рік тому +10

    Id like to acknowledge the guy playing with her. His guitar gives this song much more

    • @eltamarindo
      @eltamarindo 3 місяці тому

      The second guitar player is Joseph Faison. He's an incredible banjo player: ua-cam.com/video/A40M5_vM06c/v-deo.htmlsi=vXsXmrcQkb-vcOeF

  • @WhoDeyWorld
    @WhoDeyWorld Рік тому +14

    The jewel of WV! This woman dominated my music ingestion in 2022!

  • @xNYRmike
    @xNYRmike 4 роки тому +146

    Benjamin Tod - The Mountain
    It’s a cover but my god is it a masterpiece

    • @SgtStickyTits
      @SgtStickyTits 4 роки тому +8

      Everything Ben does is gold.

    • @JohnSmith-jb8rb
      @JohnSmith-jb8rb 4 роки тому +7

      is that the gentleman with a broken arrow on his neck?

    • @joecollier8924
      @joecollier8924 4 роки тому +1

      John Smith it is

    • @jshamis
      @jshamis 4 роки тому +1

      Love that tune, especially his version....But Tod plays banjo, right?
      Would love to see a guitar teacher try to explain that.
      Not being sarcastic....I'm a guitar player and the banjo is a mystery to me.

    • @LukeLittle-rt6sn
      @LukeLittle-rt6sn 4 роки тому +5

      Ben is one of the most talented and underrated musicians in country real country music

  • @gmwPaul
    @gmwPaul 2 роки тому +28

    Its time to re-visit Sierra and check out something from her recent liver performances. She's got herself a super tight, very solid band and you can see her genius coming through in being a band leader. It's a spectacular show. I credit this reaction video for introducing me to Sierra. Thank You Michael.

  • @BigDijon
    @BigDijon 4 роки тому +89

    Sierra Ferrell - Rosemary
    completely different vibe than this one but her voice just fits into so many different feeling songs.
    absolute must watch

    • @cogadhturtar8408
      @cogadhturtar8408 4 роки тому +2

      one of my favorites hope he checks this one out

    • @toxxicrose
      @toxxicrose 2 роки тому +1

      I especially love her performance of it at the Gladden House session here on UA-cam (timestamp @14:15)

    • @scootercaster576
      @scootercaster576 2 роки тому

      Yup that's a dang good song

  • @tylerrichman9
    @tylerrichman9 4 роки тому +54

    Sierra is from my home state of WV. She is amazing!

    • @johnyoung468
      @johnyoung468 4 роки тому

      Yep, from Kanawaha County. WV. That is my home state too.

    • @jeremysalmons6424
      @jeremysalmons6424 3 роки тому

      Huntington here !!!! Proud

    • @shianneferrell8268
      @shianneferrell8268 2 роки тому

      I’m from Tyler County, that is so awesome she’s from WV. It’s even crazier that I share the same last name. I’m honored haha.

    • @jwanda10
      @jwanda10 2 роки тому

      I love when we have good ambassadors of our state (i’m from martinsburg)

  • @marcusperry9481
    @marcusperry9481 2 роки тому +5

    I heard her at a live venue once from another room in the establishment and her voice drew my ear like a magnet.

  • @adamrichards3174
    @adamrichards3174 2 роки тому +4

    Sierra's from West Virginia. Raw and real. Love her stuff.

  • @pluckypurcells
    @pluckypurcells 4 роки тому +64

    I have been trying unsuccessfully to turn my friends on to her. It's good to see I'm not the only one who digs her tunes.

    • @jamesreese3209
      @jamesreese3209 3 роки тому +9

      Sounds like you need some new friends 😂

    • @williameason1194
      @williameason1194 3 роки тому +4

      I'm 74 and she swept over me like a tidal wave. I'll learn as many of her songs as I can.

    • @petermcculloch4933
      @petermcculloch4933 3 роки тому +2

      @@williameason1194 I am 65, live in Australia and I am a big fan to.

    • @Fnberg744
      @Fnberg744 2 роки тому +2

      My buddy turned me on to her yesterday.... AFTER he just saw her last week in Memphis. My Bad Sierra. Never again. I'll be there next time:)

  • @ST-wn7ml
    @ST-wn7ml 11 місяців тому +6

    honorable mention to light foot tapping, mic'd just right.

  • @franciswashack89
    @franciswashack89 4 роки тому +7

    I love the look of Appreciatetion you show as you listen the this marvellous talent. Shows a true love of good music.

  • @Spetsnazty
    @Spetsnazty 8 місяців тому +2

    She is unreal. I’m so glad I got to hang out with her in the beer line after she opened for a shakey graves show.

  • @daphnekhan1122
    @daphnekhan1122 6 місяців тому

    She's amazing God bless her 👏👏👏

  • @lukefish9443
    @lukefish9443 4 роки тому +12

    She is amazing. Set on the front row last year in Asheville mesmerized the whole time.

  • @dg1019
    @dg1019 2 роки тому +2

    I found her surfing youtube about 2 months ago.... just totally taken it and hooked.

  • @rabokarabekian409
    @rabokarabekian409 2 роки тому +2

    The sounds they get from them funky old Kays!!!

  • @buffmclargehuge4849
    @buffmclargehuge4849 4 роки тому +118

    Literally any of the gems on vhs artists will be good. That site is a gold mine. Check out Benjamin Todd or lost dog street band

    • @masonsydow9546
      @masonsydow9546 4 роки тому +3

      MrRoboto I’d pay to upvote this 100 time. Lost Dog hits DEEP. Excellent song writer and even better story between Ben and Ashley.

    • @adambuss1244
      @adambuss1244 4 роки тому +1

      Yes please!

    • @vandyman9957
      @vandyman9957 4 роки тому +1

      Leave link to something!

    • @buffmclargehuge4849
      @buffmclargehuge4849 4 роки тому +2

      ua-cam.com/video/FI214Jezxxw/v-deo.html this one isnt Benjamin todd but goddamn is it good. I would love to see a vid on this

    • @daytonprice2141
      @daytonprice2141 3 роки тому

      He has covered Benjamin Tod before, I'm not 100% sure about The Lost Dog Street Band, but yeah

  • @jefftinney3131
    @jefftinney3131 3 роки тому +1

    Love it. They come out of everywhere, except LA.

  • @scotttaylor9875
    @scotttaylor9875 4 роки тому +1

    i love sierra

  • @thespiritof76..
    @thespiritof76.. 2 роки тому

    Absolutely enchanting..... A Fine specimen..

  • @princesssorin
    @princesssorin 8 місяців тому +1

    I love sierra sm. I’m also from wv and her music takes me back from when I was a kiddo.

  • @pickinanddiggin9128
    @pickinanddiggin9128 3 роки тому +3

    She's amazing. So talented and authentic.

  •  3 роки тому +2

    I'm from Sweden and love Sierra Ferrell and her music, saw her on a Swedish program from Nashvill, "Jills Veranda"

  • @coltonyancey7412
    @coltonyancey7412 4 роки тому +2

    My favorite female country singer.. so raw and soulful

  • @sorenjones2596
    @sorenjones2596 4 роки тому +5

    Just saw her plaay in Galax, Virgina and she has one of the best voices in all of country music imo. So thoroughly appalachian.

    • @chipsterb4946
      @chipsterb4946 2 роки тому

      Talk about off the beaten path. I traveled all over Virginia for business over 28 years and visited Galax exactly once. Grayson County was still dry then (don’t know about now). Went to a bar/restaurant in Galax called the Broken Wagon Wheel or something like that. Seemed pretty rough - I don’t stay long.

  • @Gratefulman1965
    @Gratefulman1965 3 роки тому +2

    Glad you found and like Sierra Ferrell, you will be hearing a lot more of her in the near future. She is incredible. My personal favorites are “Made like that and “The sea”

  • @davidmyers1142
    @davidmyers1142 4 роки тому +11

    Hahaha so cool to literally watch you fall in love with that woman by the end of that first verse the same way I did when I first found her 😂😂😂
    Cool shit man, glad you chose to check her out 👍🏼

  • @ripeen8496
    @ripeen8496 4 роки тому +21

    I want to see the reaction of Billy Stings cover of “Don’t Think Twice, It’s Alright”

  • @edringo9442
    @edringo9442 3 роки тому

    She has the most spectacular voice. I can listen to it all day. But also. incredible musicianship. This lady and her band should be stars.

  • @yesmamnosir7997
    @yesmamnosir7997 3 роки тому

    The dude playing with her met her playing at a Legion either in W.V. or Tennessee and has been with her ever since.

  • @Boonie22
    @Boonie22 4 роки тому +2

    she is so dope glad u found her

  • @ericcarpenter3263
    @ericcarpenter3263 4 роки тому +1

    That was jaw dropping good. Your enthusiasm for it is so fresh. Most people would pass this by and not wait enough time to show how cool this is. I love these videos you’ve been doing and it is quickly becoming my favorite thing on the internet in general. Thanks brother, keep them coming.

  • @NickP333
    @NickP333 4 роки тому +2

    This is awesome and so pure. Love the layering of the guits n’ vox. Another great artist I’d never heard of until your channel. I’m surely gonna check out her other music.
    Thanks, Michael.

  • @jfoss1974
    @jfoss1974 2 роки тому +2

    If there are angels…. This is what I imagine they sound like.

  • @lelandbobpalmer
    @lelandbobpalmer 2 роки тому

    I got goosebumps when I first saw that video and she looked into the camera ... I KNEW it was for me that look ;) hahaha...

  • @tjw3999
    @tjw3999 3 роки тому +2

    i love her voice

  • @kobaape8222
    @kobaape8222 4 роки тому +1

    No wayyyy i love this girl

  • @zpjd5732
    @zpjd5732 4 роки тому +31

    check out Benjamin Tod. there's so much emotion in his voice

    • @Guitargate
      @Guitargate  4 роки тому +3

      Booom: ua-cam.com/video/2AiyDYV_P3Y/v-deo.html

  • @dragon291000
    @dragon291000 4 роки тому +1

    the smile on your face tells it all . just love her ✌

  • @sennewam
    @sennewam 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much. This is helping me develop my own taste, and theory. God Bless.

    • @bryanharrell4059
      @bryanharrell4059 2 роки тому +1

      Great comment here. I've been playing for years and can honestly say she's done the same for me.

  • @epicmage82
    @epicmage82 4 роки тому

    Another new one for me. I love this channel.

  • @DennisK55
    @DennisK55 2 роки тому +1

    This is good stuff you do. It reminds me of when I was first learning guitar, and we would pick apart songs, bands, and albums for hours. Great stuff

  • @giguere21
    @giguere21 4 роки тому +202

    You're going through bascially my ten most watched artists over the last year. Quite a few great artists on the GemsonVHS channel.

    • @seanensign7535
      @seanensign7535 4 роки тому +4

      Definitely a solid group of artists on the Gems channel

    • @nathanr3432
      @nathanr3432 4 роки тому +11

      Love some Matt Heckler and Benjamin Todd

    • @technoboarder27
      @technoboarder27 4 роки тому +9

      @@nathanr3432 That version of "Blue Eyes Dancing" is one of my favorites. And Lost Dog Street Band is a hell of a group too.

    • @amraceway
      @amraceway 4 роки тому

      Bopflix is good too. That's where I first saw Sierra do a solo version of In Dreams.

    • @PoisonAngelGirl
      @PoisonAngelGirl 3 роки тому +1

      @@technoboarder27 I love Matt heckler so much 🥺

  • @craigsmith6472
    @craigsmith6472 4 роки тому +8

    You have got to listen to rosemary by her that I feel in my opinion is a great display of her talents and the story told is something else

  • @mitchellkissick6285
    @mitchellkissick6285 4 роки тому +3

    This video may not be getting much love but I’m glad people recommended her to you!

  • @h20kie
    @h20kie 3 роки тому +1

    I usually shy away from reaction videos, but you did a good job on this one. I liked the theory breakdown on the chords and what was happening throughout. I need to watch again a few times for sure, but this was great. thanks.

  • @222SickBoy
    @222SickBoy 4 роки тому +2

    I'm glad someone is finally doing instructionals on artist that matter 😉

  • @johnnysalter7072
    @johnnysalter7072 3 роки тому +3

    She is the real deal.

  • @nzajflynn
    @nzajflynn 2 роки тому

    This song kills me. I tear up sometimes it's so damned beautiful. Love this girl.

  • @johnfisher7757
    @johnfisher7757 3 роки тому

    Sierra has the best voice - gives me goosebumps! Such a storyteller :)

  • @digler23
    @digler23 4 роки тому

    I'm absolutely blown away by your skill; it's incredible how quickly and easily you're able to translate what you hear to the fret board. I'm definitely checking out your lessons. Also, spectacular run of artists you're reacting to of late.

  • @trevor2z0
    @trevor2z0 4 роки тому +6

    Jeremiah is such a great song by Sierra Ferrell as well

    • @trevor2z0
      @trevor2z0 4 роки тому +1

      ua-cam.com/video/YEYSUpPirJM/v-deo.html

  • @brent1229a
    @brent1229a 4 роки тому

    Love the energy and genuine reaction! First time catching this channel but been digging Sierra Ferrel for a bit. Great energy and watch!

  • @vincecaporale3544
    @vincecaporale3544 2 роки тому +2

    That look on your face is the same reaction most of us have had as we listen to SF

  • @jacobstrohm6323
    @jacobstrohm6323 3 роки тому

    Sierra lives in Nashville. I love the positive genuine stoke you get from these. Makes my soul smile. You should do the song rosemary by her.

  • @SSRT_JubyDuby8742
    @SSRT_JubyDuby8742 4 роки тому +2

    Another blinder, what a great duo.
    It made me think of 'Striking Matches' - ' trouble is as trouble does, 1mic, 1 take. Not that it's the same genre, just bloody good like this one.

  • @terrysspeedshop
    @terrysspeedshop 3 роки тому

    She's awesome

  • @garywhitt98
    @garywhitt98 2 роки тому +1

    Of COURSE you covered her. I really love that you allow such a wide scope. Broad palette. As long as we can agree that Dr. Ralph Stanley rules…amen

  • @sgbsammy
    @sgbsammy 2 роки тому

    Wow i love her..

  • @miket7966
    @miket7966 2 роки тому +1

    Love it

  • @brettb9194
    @brettb9194 3 роки тому +2

    she's a fine guitarist but it's the voice that gets me, just the right mix of fire and honey
    I only came across her thanks to UA-cam a couple weeks ago but have been caught humming the lines as I work :-)

  • @itchytomato
    @itchytomato 4 роки тому

    she's been one of y favorites for awhile now, so unique.

  • @bl00df4rt
    @bl00df4rt 3 роки тому

    Love that you watched this. Simple music, beautiful music. I love guitar, but not everything needs to be guitar-nerd-good to be good.

  • @davids1320
    @davids1320 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve come to say how I love the emphasis on the L and T of “Busch Light” at the beginning. That’s all.

  • @skyfaneco5837
    @skyfaneco5837 4 роки тому +1

    i love this channel man

  • @Roylaffman
    @Roylaffman Рік тому

    shes the best, big vibes

  • @Boihkp12
    @Boihkp12 4 роки тому +2

    GemsONVHS and WesternAF are the two islands were all the good things are in store.

  • @juhbellz
    @juhbellz 4 роки тому +2

    She's amazing. Doc & Merle Watson - Summertime. Merle goes off. Shout out Appalachia

  • @radamrussell
    @radamrussell 4 роки тому +1

    It is a great recording of the song.

  • @CowpokeCannoneer
    @CowpokeCannoneer 4 роки тому +3

    Sierra is incredible. Definitely checkout Lost Dog Street Band. September doves, terrible as true, to heaven from here, being back someday. They have so many good ones.

  • @bazilwreckerloughead
    @bazilwreckerloughead 4 роки тому +1

    I'm glad you said it was 2020, otherwise I'd wonder how Sierra Ferrell made this in the thirties, it's got that GREAT old sound to it.

  • @paulgrimm6850
    @paulgrimm6850 3 роки тому

    I just discovered her for I’m digging old style music .I’m digging Pokey Lafarge too

  • @ericaaustin4332
    @ericaaustin4332 4 роки тому

    everyone else has pointed out Lost Dog Street band, and I know you are a guitar guy, but one of the most transfixing songs by Ben Tod is his banjo cover of The Mountain by Steve Earle. Gems on VHS is a gold mind of artists and songs, that project is well worth supporting

    • @dragon291000
      @dragon291000 4 роки тому

      sorry to say i think Sierra Ferrell does it better she makes it her own ✌

  • @dianebays5484
    @dianebays5484 4 роки тому +1

    She used to live in my town, and play in a band called " 600 lbs of sin". She hung out with my son's friends. She definitely talented!
    Rumor has it that a certain Tyler Childers song was written about her, too.

  • @wesleybohannon1
    @wesleybohannon1 4 роки тому

    Bro you are all in my kind of music now your getting into my stuff no one knows about! I fucking love it man. She is absoutley amazing!

  • @albineriksson1641
    @albineriksson1641 4 роки тому +12

    You should really listen to "The tallest man on earth" he is a great picker, would recommend
    The tallest man on earth "Revelation Blues" - City of Music
    The Tallest Man On Earth - "What I've Been Kicking Around" (Live at WFUV)

    • @Wademorgan1024
      @Wademorgan1024 4 роки тому

      That’s what I’m talking about

    • @jrtully
      @jrtully 4 роки тому

      And his cover of "Both Sides Now"

  • @jonporter1233
    @jonporter1233 3 роки тому +1

    "I hope you're in my dreams, the way you are... in and out of mine."

  • @hollycrowe6826
    @hollycrowe6826 4 роки тому

    I love that you react to all my favs.

  • @World-as-i-c-it
    @World-as-i-c-it 3 роки тому

    Amazes me how quickly you pick these songs up. She’s unusual for sure, but she grows on ya!

  • @jonrichter7453
    @jonrichter7453 2 роки тому

    Just wanted to say thank you for introducing me to so many “new to me” artists.

  • @bruceriddell1677
    @bruceriddell1677 4 роки тому +112

    Lost dog street band. Either September doves or terrible and true.

    • @keeganembr1744
      @keeganembr1744 4 роки тому +3

      Or When I Went Down To Georgia! My personal favorite by them.

    • @ADHD_collector_in_the_YYJ
      @ADHD_collector_in_the_YYJ 4 роки тому +14

      I will endorse any Lost Dog Street band here

    • @lew-e
      @lew-e 4 роки тому +5

      September Doves is a favorite. Any song of theirs. Literally any. And the live versions

    • @josephfriend7442
      @josephfriend7442 4 роки тому +1

      To heaven from here. Any LDSB!

    • @timmarsalis1190
      @timmarsalis1190 4 роки тому +2

      Using again a good one. Helps if you’ve been where bens at with The nature of this song

  • @oliviatallchief9779
    @oliviatallchief9779 Рік тому

    I love this

  • @The_staz
    @The_staz 4 роки тому +2

    Hittin all my favourite artists. I imagine you’ll be doing a Ben Todd song soon. Lovin your channel. I seen Sierra Ferrell last year in Sydney touring with Pokey LaFarge. She IS as dialled in live as this, nothing short of a wonder. Pitch perfect.

    • @dragon291000
      @dragon291000 4 роки тому

      "Shit" i'am late have only just found her. so obviously she toured OZ hope she comes back. I be ready if the world get back to some sort of normality . would love if she teamed up with Paul Kelly ✌

  • @Roadblock7611
    @Roadblock7611 3 роки тому +1

    FYI Tyler Childers song "Charleston Girl" is about Sierra. Give it a Listen. I remember when Sierra couldnt even play guitar. She is so talented and has come a long way over the past ten years.

  • @TysonWilley
    @TysonWilley 4 роки тому

    Man, this channel is my favorite rabbit-hole I fell into recently.

  • @snjthompson1
    @snjthompson1 4 роки тому

    Really love your channel. So glad you did a vid on Sierra. Found her a few years ago on Gems on VHS channel on youtube. She's from WVA. Keep going man! I like your passion teaching us the theory behind the sounds we love.

  • @rhythmrivertrio
    @rhythmrivertrio Рік тому

    Thank you for this, I was just barring the D and doing the intro on that which sounds good with some picking. Also then Barring the G And A down the bottom of the neck.

  • @redneckmetalhead1931
    @redneckmetalhead1931 Рік тому

    If you dig this, Gems on VHS also has a session with Benjamin Todd, where he plays his song Using Again. He's also in the folk band Lost Dog Street Band, and they're very very good as well

  • @donevalittlefield7386
    @donevalittlefield7386 3 роки тому

    I think she's from Carolina but I don't know for sure. she is touching, hunting,classic,with an old eery sound from a1920s album, one of a kind, mixing string band,bluegrass, and gossip keeping it old,with sound and tech quality modern.

  • @BCEpedals
    @BCEpedals 4 роки тому +8

    Dude you are so on the right track of new artists! I want to add the most recent one I’ve come along, Nick Shoulders! He is some what of the same feather as Ferrell, you MUST check him out! I’ll put a link below

    • @BCEpedals
      @BCEpedals 4 роки тому

      ua-cam.com/video/FmAwFPqHTe0/v-deo.html

    • @BCEpedals
      @BCEpedals 4 роки тому

      Everyone like this comment so he notices!!

  • @jamesb3199
    @jamesb3199 4 роки тому

    Need to check out that channel in general. Matt heckler, Benjamin Todd (they do some stuff together as well), lost dog, Willie Watson is on there as well as others it’s all raw real music. Great stuff.

  • @phillipg1331
    @phillipg1331 4 роки тому

    Pure Americana!

  • @SkunkdMonk
    @SkunkdMonk 4 роки тому +1

    I push Sierra hard on family and friends, and the faces you made when hearing her the first time, are the same they make.

  • @calekarr10
    @calekarr10 4 роки тому +2

    Willie Watson's cover of Gallows Pole is outstanding. Definitely something to check out. I KNOW you know Gallows Pole, but its totally different vibe from the original.

  • @allansrensen1480
    @allansrensen1480 3 роки тому

    One cant help to fall in love with her in this

  • @MrBoomie00
    @MrBoomie00 4 роки тому +12

    Just watch anyone from Gems on VHS.

  • @someguy4505
    @someguy4505 Рік тому +1

    She knows well how to play to an audience, even if its a camera and she's giving little looks. Years of practice, experience, and amazing natural talent on display.