Bro what the hell. THIS should teach everyone a huge lesson about life. There's billy, in this basement with a bunch of random local "no-names", and all of these cats are WORLD FUCKING CLASS musicians. Its literally insane. The banjo. The guy playing the slide on his lap, I have no idea how he was spitting such fast licks with a technique like that. The mandolin player. I mean, all of them. Just world class chops that take years and years, as well as a certain amount of innate ability, to cultivate. Impressed is an understatement. Such unassuming brilliance.
Tell me you’ve seen Billy Strings in concert? Greatest EVENT of my life. I’m 35 years old and listen to music all day / every day and Billy showed me the impossible. It was the greatest concert I’ve ever seen 3 songs in. By the time he got to set 2 me and my friends couldn’t stop saying “wtf is happening” “how is he doing this?? This isn’t possible…” GO SEE HIM IF YOU LOVE MUSIC HE WILL TRANSCEND THE HEAVENS UPON YOU 😅
My husband and I are more than 35 years old, we’ve seen lots of concerts. Went to see BMFS on a whim. 🤯 A few songs in we were just in awe, his performance and the crowd, it was such a vibe! It was my #1 live show, for my hubby it was #2 to Prince.
I'm 55 and no idea how concerts I've seen, an eff ton; Page and Plant at the Hollywood Bowl and the LA Forum, tons of Dead (and Garcia on Broadway), Blues Traveler in a small bar in Vermont before they broke, Loreena McKennitt, Joe Bonamassa, etc., etc., etc. But I've never seen Billy, and your write-up convinced me. Gotta make this happen.
@@michaelhtritter 55 here also. Seen a lifetime of shows, just like you. I'm going for my third Billy show on May 17. Yep, go see Billy. You will be hooked.
@@krs1811 That's what most people forget about. He wasn't born able to play guitar , he, like all of us aspiring musicians, had to go through hard times and many thousands of hours of practice.
Truly amazing glimpse in Billy's life before stardom. This had to be close to the time things started to really take off for him. Also, it's very surprising to see a group of such talented musicians at a basement jam.
I have a feeling this could happen anywhere anytime with Billy. I don’t think he cares that he’s well known or not. Just a great musician that’s down to earth.
I'm going this Saturday first show, Stage Front. I honestly can't wait. I'm 46yrs old been playing bluegrass since I was 9 and I feel excited like a kid to get to see Billy and his band play.
🤣😂🤣😂 You are funny. Been like that for at least 75 years. Bluegrass became a thing in the 1940s I am sure the music goes a lot farther back than that. Our Irish and Scottish brothers made this great sound. bluegrass was born in the Appalachian Mountains. Every instrument has its roll. This is what real music is. not today's digital stuff. I mean, it's okay if you're into that kind of thing. Hahaha
Everybody takes their turn being the showoff in the room. Being a good musician is often about showing restraint, and only playing what is needed to make the ensemble sound better. Do no harm.
There is so much to appreciate here. Obviously, the amazing musicality of all the instrumentalists and the amazing vocalist. But, for me, I can really appreciate the collaboration of the artists on this track and the support amongst the clearly multi-generational talents to move bluegrass forward.
i’m here before this blows up like the other video did. this man is an absolute LEGEND and will be remembered for a long time to come! thanks for the music boys!!
Tony Rice, Bill Monroe and so on are LEGENDS. This boy still has a long way to go to be considered a legend. He is good, hell, great even. but not quite yet a legend.
What a tight group of talented musicians. This was just so fantastic to watch and to listen to. It's a great song, and you gentlemen make it the best it can be. ✌️❤️🎶
Billy does with acoustic guitar sounds once thought only fabled. Billy is created out of the need for this calmer more loving tones on this planet we should all listen in.
Funny! I can tell the timeline by Billie's tattoos. Hahaha!!!! Well, back to tree cutting down here in Jackson from the ice storm killing our Box elder tree.
Damn that was a minute ago! Michigan pickin just keeps getting better and better ! Thank you for posting this gem of a memory ❤ 🪕 Those picking sessions were every weekend… now.. not so much but we cherish the time spent with friends.
I love seeing clips of him before he really gained national recognition for what he was up to. So much talent and swagger even back when this was filmed!
Billy strings I've said this in comments so keep in mind but don't let it go to your head. You are cut the the heavens high cloth , those who surround you in jams and those of us who just flat out dig your playing. Keep every thing in eye sight don't take the bumps to personal and above all keep your self as you were when GOD above set you loose on the world. This business is equal to a like in feuds and just like that , well it can spin you out. You won't let it get to you that way if your balance is equal to your effort playing. Itelling you my brother you've been blessed and shine unlike most every player . Keep in check so we all will be able to live your music free of bullshit.Thanks for the level of effort you have put forth but it's only getting started.
This is better than the rendition done at the grand ole opry, that wasgreat too, but this is even better. Goes to show there are young people from my generation staying true to the musicianship and the roots of bluegrass and by extension country music, mainstream appeal be damned, even in 2023. Brings a smile to my face to see!
OH. MY. GOD. What a treat to see so much talent in one place. Billy is obviously the fkn GOAT, but this is an incredible collection of talent. Can't WAIT to see you live brother, keep up the good work!
The unfinished midwestern basement just gives off all the vibes. What a moment.
😢I had same unfinished basement, now it's occupied and a finished in law apartment, with yes my in law 😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢
If you finish them you usually get water problems anyway
Best Wishes@@jamie.777
The Sublime poster, Star Wars dvd display and unfinished basement really gives it that authentic Billy Strings feel
Not to mention that he’s not wearing shoes 😂
The day that I die will be the day that I shut my mouth and put down my guitar. ~Brad
@@compscilaw RIP to the GOAT
It’s a set. Recreation.
And the beds😂🤷
The level of talent in this room is insane. What a special moment in time.
That’s what I was thinking that mandolin player sounded real good
Go to your local bluegrass festival…
Yes Yes, that bunch there have talent to spare.
The craziest thing, they all look like theyre just chillin. No effort, and incredible results. These boys are home grown.
I like how everyone looks completely different from one another, like music is what brought them together
Everybody looks different than everyone else unless twins or triplets, Einstein.😅
@@alan4sureare you restarted?
@@theundertoker35 .exe has crashed
@@alan4sure are you regarded?
@@RP-dy5mu can you spell?
Every one of those guys is a player. Awesome.
WORLD CLASS!!!!
Bluegrass guys are simply built different.
@@bradyconnor648 Absolutely. I feel sorry for people who haven't attended a bluegrass jam/festival.
@@EricUpchurchPhoto-kt3esor that never played anything
Bro what the hell. THIS should teach everyone a huge lesson about life. There's billy, in this basement with a bunch of random local "no-names", and all of these cats are WORLD FUCKING CLASS musicians. Its literally insane. The banjo. The guy playing the slide on his lap, I have no idea how he was spitting such fast licks with a technique like that. The mandolin player. I mean, all of them. Just world class chops that take years and years, as well as a certain amount of innate ability, to cultivate. Impressed is an understatement. Such unassuming brilliance.
BAD ASS!
as art should be - not some overly marketed money driven bullshit - but LIFE
dude i know like 30 people just as good as this it aint that crazy
Well metal bands have produced incredible demos recordings done in basements with Panasonic boom box recordings. This is NOTHING new
I follow him and his friends closely all the way from Europe. This is true American grit
Tell me you’ve seen Billy Strings in concert? Greatest EVENT of my life. I’m 35 years old and listen to music all day / every day and Billy showed me the impossible. It was the greatest concert I’ve ever seen 3 songs in. By the time he got to set 2 me and my friends couldn’t stop saying “wtf is happening” “how is he doing this?? This isn’t possible…” GO SEE HIM IF YOU LOVE MUSIC HE WILL TRANSCEND THE HEAVENS UPON YOU 😅
My husband and I are more than 35 years old, we’ve seen lots of concerts. Went to see BMFS on a whim. 🤯 A few songs in we were just in awe, his performance and the crowd, it was such a vibe! It was my #1 live show, for my hubby it was #2 to Prince.
I'm 55 and no idea how concerts I've seen, an eff ton; Page and Plant at the Hollywood Bowl and the LA Forum, tons of Dead (and Garcia on Broadway), Blues Traveler in a small bar in Vermont before they broke, Loreena McKennitt, Joe Bonamassa, etc., etc., etc. But I've never seen Billy, and your write-up convinced me. Gotta make this happen.
Five times since Asheville 2021, and I'm going again for my birthday in Atlantic City next week!
Seeing him in Nashville on Feb 25!!!!!
@@michaelhtritter 55 here also. Seen a lifetime of shows, just like you. I'm going for my third Billy show on May 17. Yep, go see Billy. You will be hooked.
Such a great example of someone being both born with exceptional talent AND growing up in the right circumstances that said talent can be brought out.
And then a TON of practice!
yap. all those three things, thats the exact recipe@@krs1811
@@krs1811 That's what most people forget about. He wasn't born able to play guitar , he, like all of us aspiring musicians, had to go through hard times and many thousands of hours of practice.
Yep everything is from a chain of events,some good some bad.
Love me a good old Midwest unfinished basement bedroom jam session. Feels like home. BMFS.
That's how we do in Michigan 😉🎸😎
But where’s green shirt guy?
@@stephens9462 Probably doing 20 years thinking about what he's done.
@@EzyPete9593 underrated reply!
Man you’re not kidding at all!!!
Where is bare foot Ben?
I hope he's doing well wherever he is.
@@swalton98 same here @ swally
@@swalton98Tom Bombadil is always fine, doing better than all of us!
The Geico caveman
Finally went out for that smoke from the first video 😮
Rock On from Western Kentucky 🇺🇲
Love the sublime poster in the background. Billy is truly phenomenal as are the musicians he surrounds himself with.
Also there’s a Star Wars dvd display 😂
YEP!!! That’s bitchin!
I think Billy should get Brad's elbow fish tattoo but with a crawfish instead haha
I love that it's the only one on a huge wall haha
ONLY sublime, no one else
I can’t wait to watch this over and over again, anytime I want. This is one of those…
Back in the day in NH myself and all our friends had unfinished basements we would hangout in. This is awesome
Truly amazing glimpse in Billy's life before stardom. This had to be close to the time things started to really take off for him. Also, it's very surprising to see a group of such talented musicians at a basement jam.
Seems like this is after the other video hit big and he became known...
I have a feeling this could happen anywhere anytime with Billy. I don’t think he cares that he’s well known or not. Just a great musician that’s down to earth.
This is how the real bluegrass grows. The genre is one that is full of basement geniuses.
Videos like this are just mind blowing
I'm going this Saturday first show, Stage Front. I honestly can't wait. I'm 46yrs old been playing bluegrass since I was 9 and I feel excited like a kid to get to see Billy and his band play.
How can this many instruments play together and still sound so clear it’s amazing
its fake
🤣😂🤣😂 You are funny. Been like that for at least 75 years. Bluegrass became a thing in the 1940s I am sure the music goes a lot farther back than that. Our Irish and Scottish brothers made this great sound. bluegrass was born in the Appalachian Mountains. Every instrument has its roll. This is what real music is. not today's digital stuff. I mean, it's okay if you're into that kind of thing. Hahaha
all instruments are designed to play at different frequencies
@@larvalamp no they are not.
Everybody takes their turn being the showoff in the room. Being a good musician is often about showing restraint, and only playing what is needed to make the ensemble sound better. Do no harm.
That's a kickass nice tune
Shoutout to all the midwestern basements out there developing undiscovered, world class talent!
There is so much to appreciate here. Obviously, the amazing musicality of all the instrumentalists and the amazing vocalist. But, for me, I can really appreciate the collaboration of the artists on this track and the support amongst the clearly multi-generational talents to move bluegrass forward.
Nothing beats the classic
YES. The internet delivered today. Thank you you Billy and friends. This is almost as good as the video that got me hooked on dust in a baggy.
Bro this is insane billy strings and the boys all have incredible talent yall are exceptional and I love the age difference between yall
so sick
Glad he made it out of the basement and is sharing his amazing talent with the world!! 😁💙
Just such a solid piece of music by every measure. We will look back on this song and it will stand the test of absolute time.
This will never get old
I never get tired of hearing this ♥️❤️♥️
You're a gift to human kind Billy Strings
Thanks for this upload. This is what music is all about
this is so good i really don't even know what to say, but had to shitpost anyway
God bless America
The amount of talent in that room is insane
Agreed brother
Lower Standards does it again. That was great! Thanks for including everyone's names.
i’m here before this blows up like the other video did. this man is an absolute LEGEND and will be remembered for a long time to come! thanks for the music boys!!
Nerd.
People love to be the gate keeper for things they have no right to gate keep
Tony Rice, Bill Monroe and so on are LEGENDS. This boy still has a long way to go to be considered a legend. He is good, hell, great even. but not quite yet a legend.
This blew up 3 years ago when he was playing solo to his buddys. Your a little late. but that cool.
Good comment but you’re late bud.
What a tight group of talented musicians. This was just so fantastic to watch and to listen to. It's a great song, and you gentlemen make it the best it can be. ✌️❤️🎶
Having a Dobro player in the basement is next level
Mark Lavengood. Josh Rilko on mando. Banjo Paul was absolutely correct, “Nice tune Bill”. ❤
And there you go!
Not to mention a stand up bass
Yup, tucked away safe in the basement.
Just bring him out on special occasions!
@@marcdunn7716 🤣
Just a bunch of dudes having the greatest jam session in the history of music - no big
billys solo is hilarious and amazing
You know when you hear a band playing out of their basement. It's gonna be good.
love your down to earth videos! also love to see a sublime poster in the backround! love and peace!
This is so awesome! I see Billy Strings on Theo’s podcast, now this! It’s like Christmas!! 🎉
Amazing! This music touches the soul and makes yah, just, wanna dance! Lordy!
Fantastic!!!!!
Chillbumps. History in the making.
Billy does with acoustic guitar sounds once thought only fabled. Billy is created out of the need for this calmer more loving tones on this planet we should all listen in.
Big fan, great music. hi five from Colombia.
i can see a future star respect from scotland brother love the vibes god bless from the clan macleod from dunvagen
Sublime poster on the back wall 😎
Time too Roll 2 Joints
Listen to Billy strings flat pick🇺🇲
Funny! I can tell the timeline by Billie's tattoos. Hahaha!!!! Well, back to tree cutting down here in Jackson from the ice storm killing our Box elder tree.
I'm 58 and still like to ROLL ..I LOVE BILLY STRINGS 4 YRS AGO I WAS SHAREING HERE IN EAST TENNESSEE. FROM YOUR FIRST SONG AND SO ON...
REAL music - so bloody refreshing! Keep it up, boys. Genius.
sublime sun in the backround
Dude! trading chops with Billy... hats off to you. Love how he (billy) shares the breaks.
*Wow* Yes I will never get enough thanks for sharing love always your Sunshine 🔆🔥✨
Most talented guitarist for at least the next 50 years.
SUBLIME sun quietly chillin in the background. Cool man. Very cool 😎 .
Mighty fine , a picking and a singing
Whole states gone Apey
Just seen Billy for the first time in Atlanta last one of the best concerts I have ever seen and man how he plays
Fantastic
That basement is cold, like every basement, the shiver adds a certain vibrato.. this is awesome
Damn that was a minute ago! Michigan pickin just keeps getting better and better ! Thank you for posting this gem of a memory ❤ 🪕
Those picking sessions were every weekend… now.. not so much but we cherish the time spent with friends.
Man what a privilege to play with so many great musicians. Sounds great!
I love seeing clips of him before he really gained national recognition for what he was up to. So much talent and swagger even back when this was filmed!
It’s amazing how many Great pickers are out there in the world like these with Billy
Saw him last night for the first time at Bridgestone in Nashville. Next time I will be more prepared to take it all in.
Incredible
God this kicks ass, billy has been killing it for years! Love this early stuff and thank you for sharing it with us all! Truly a gem man.
The Sublime poster on the wall is the perfect touch.
They got tighter as the tune progressed 👍. Some of em were just learning it on the fly I bet. Sounds amazing
Billy strings I've said this in comments so keep in mind but don't let it go to your head. You are cut the the heavens high cloth , those who surround you in jams and those of us who just flat out dig your playing. Keep every thing in eye sight don't take the bumps to personal and above all keep your self as you were when GOD above set you loose on the world. This business is equal to a like in feuds and just like that , well it can spin you out. You won't let it get to you that way if your balance is equal to your effort playing. Itelling you my brother you've been blessed and shine unlike most every player . Keep in check so we all will be able to live your music free of bullshit.Thanks for the level of effort you have put forth but it's only getting started.
I'm not into this kind of music unless it's live but I'll listen to Billy in any format, he's got the magic.
Outstanding! W.A. doing some heavy carrying and then doing some ‘splaining of lyrics. Rilko’s 💥. 💜this.
This is better than the rendition done at the grand ole opry, that wasgreat too, but this is even better. Goes to show there are young people from my generation staying true to the musicianship and the roots of bluegrass and by extension country music, mainstream appeal be damned, even in 2023. Brings a smile to my face to see!
Thanks so much , just a great video 👍👍👍
U just fn rock billy.wow!!!!!!
This might be the best version out there. Hard to beat that first one. And that dude said it,this is kick ass 👍👍
What a gift he is….
Can't get enough of this!
Love the name RandalPinkFloyd!!! Have you signed your paper yet son???
@@danielwhite4825 nope. On my way to get Aerosmith tickets... top priority of the summer!
@@RandalPinkFloyd75 ALL.RIGHT ALLRIGHT ALLRIGHT! that's what I love bout them freshman girls .....I keep gettin older....they all.stay the same age
Fry like bacon freshman piggies! Fry! Fry!
Are you cool man??? OKay man
❤I love you!!omg ur amazing guitar player and singer,love it
Mighty Fine Pickin ! 💙
Woot, Woot ! 🐐✨
That was cool thanks Billy.
That looks like so much fun!
These guys are awesome
Goooooodamn I didn't know Billy was tatted up like that proud you boy!
Nice traditional tattoos, love that Guitar 🎸 😊
just wanna be sitting in the sun drinking beer to this
I’ve always wanted to be in a hootenanny! Looks like so much fun ❤I’m in west Mi, invite me to the next one! Lol
effortless natural talent right there.
Such a fun song!!!! Straight kill by one of the best!!!
That Sublime poster!!!!! I like him even more now.
Classic American artist. We're lucky to be here with him and the Bois !
That's some pretty high quality players for a local pick
Holy shit......that was incredible!
So good thank you
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OH. MY. GOD. What a treat to see so much talent in one place. Billy is obviously the fkn GOAT, but this is an incredible collection of talent. Can't WAIT to see you live brother, keep up the good work!
Love it Billy strings and co on 🔥🔥🔥
i’d love to drink with these boys! lol looks so fun