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re: Billy MF Strings
Posted on 4/25/24 at 4:17 pm to cgrand
Posted on 4/25/24 at 4:17 pm to cgrand
quote:I'm not a jam band guy, but his shows do look fun. Glad he's having success!
if you are not predisposed/hardwired to the jamband scene, billy strings isnt going to move the needle for you, probably. if you are though...its the best thing going and maybe ever.
go to a show and see what you think. theres no way you wont have a good time, regardless. its happy music
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Posted on 4/25/24 at 5:42 pm to Big Scrub TX
I looked at his YouTube account and he only has 300 thousand subscribers.
I was a little surprised it was that low but I guess it shows just how hard it is trying to find a large amount of success in BG music.
I was a little surprised it was that low but I guess it shows just how hard it is trying to find a large amount of success in BG music.
Posted on 4/25/24 at 7:15 pm to Big Scrub TX
quote:go to nugs.net or Relisten and listen to a full show. You’ll know after that whether it’s your thing
Big Scrub TX
to answer some of your questions he is one of the most talented guitar players I’ve ever seen, no joke. The dude is one of the greats. He’s got a band of nearly equally talented players. His originals are well written and frequently unique, he’s got a hundred years of covers well selected to choose from, and he’s the humblest and nicest dude around. Like I said, happy music
Try this out
LINK
Posted on 4/26/24 at 6:56 am to cgrand
quote:
check out the cover of “reverend” by greensky bluegrass on Friday
He played it at the second UNO show. I’m a huge Greensky fan so I was floored.
Posted on 4/26/24 at 7:02 am to cgrand
quote:
if you are not predisposed/hardwired to the jamband scene, billy strings isnt going to move the needle for you
Ive been hardwired to the jamband scene for 30 plus years and I just cant get into bluegrass. I think Billy Strings is incredibly talented and seems like an amazing dude as well, but bluegrass just doesnt do it for me.
I do need to check out a show though, hopefully I’ll make one this new years run.
Posted on 4/26/24 at 7:22 am to rutiger
I can’t do traditional bluegrass but I dig greensky, leftover salmon, yonder mountain, kitchen dwellers, etc
I guess it’s “jamgrass”
I guess it’s “jamgrass”
Posted on 4/26/24 at 7:33 am to cgrand
quote:He's got a sweet voice too and yea I think we are listening to a GOAT in his prime.
to answer some of your questions he is one of the most talented guitar players I’ve ever seen, no joke. The dude is one of the greats. He’s got a band of nearly equally talented players. His originals are well written and frequently unique, he’s got a hundred years of covers well selected to choose from, and he’s the humblest and nicest dude around. Like I said, happy music
Even before I "got it" and saw him live* I just was amazed that the sound they put out with no drummer. Amazing that they can stay perfectly in sync with no back beat for the bass to follow.
*cannot overstate the sense of happiness at live "jamgrass" show!
Posted on 4/26/24 at 8:25 am to Crow Pie
That bassist holds it the frick down
Posted on 4/26/24 at 8:33 am to rutiger
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bluegrass just doesnt do it for me...I do need to check out a show though
Do it. Their jams can transcend bluegrass. It breaks wide open when Billy turns on the distortion.
I think Billy and Daniel Donato are two of the best things going in the jam scene right now. I just wish Donato had a voice as good as Billy's.
Posted on 4/26/24 at 9:49 am to rutiger
I've never been a bluegrass or jamband fan, but I've been obsessed with Billy Strings for 3 years now.
Posted on 4/26/24 at 2:43 pm to BottomlandBrew
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I think Billy and Daniel Donato are two of the best things going in the jam scene right now. I just wish Donato had a voice as good as Billy's.
I love DD, catching 2 shows this week.
Posted on 4/26/24 at 8:32 pm to rutiger
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I love DD, catching 2 shows this week.
Hell yeah. You catching him at Chelsea's or down in New Orleans? Chelseas would be fun with him that small of a venue.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 8:26 am to BottomlandBrew
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Do it. Their jams can transcend bluegrass. It breaks wide open when Billy turns on the distortion. I think Billy and Daniel Donato are two of the best things going in the jam scene right now. I just wish Donato had a voice as good as Billy's.
Agreed on Billy having a lot of crossover appeal. I have no desire to go to other jamgrass shows, his musicianship is so elite that I enjoy seeing Billy live. I’ll never be a die-hard, but want him to keep coming to Nola for NY so I can catch a show once a year.
I’ll be catching my first Daniel Donato show at Chelsea’s on Sunday. I know what you mean about his nasally Arlo Guthrie-like vocals. I don’t hate them, but they wear on me a little when I am listening to his stuff.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 2:13 pm to urinetrouble
Alright guys - I’m signing up for Nugs and watching the Rupp show tonight.
I saw Billy open for Greensky in 2018, but have only fringe listened to him since. I was blown away that night, but never thought he’d get this big.
Excited to jump back in and see what I’ve been missing.
I saw Billy open for Greensky in 2018, but have only fringe listened to him since. I was blown away that night, but never thought he’d get this big.
Excited to jump back in and see what I’ve been missing.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 3:50 pm to BottomlandBrew
quote:
Hell yeah. You catching him at Chelsea's or down in New Orleans? Chelseas would be fun with him that small of a venue.
Hitting both Chelsea’s shows. Last nights setlist from the Republic looked fun though.
Posted on 4/27/24 at 4:38 pm to rutiger
In the merch line now at Rupp.
Can't wait
Can't wait
Posted on 4/27/24 at 10:18 pm to Tvilletiger
I am bumping thread in honor of whatever the hell just happened in Lexington tonight.
Holy crap. This is the best thing out there period. Wow.
Billy MF Strings
Holy crap. This is the best thing out there period. Wow.
Billy MF Strings
Posted on 4/27/24 at 10:20 pm to cgrand
Where you from cgrand I am Florida
Posted on 4/27/24 at 10:22 pm to dchog
We are all on nugs of not at the shows bro. This to me is as good as prime widespread in my musical journey.
But it seems like it maybe even better and the words and talent is just not touched currently.
Maybe Derek trucks can play like that.
Beginning to get the DD vibe happening.
But it seems like it maybe even better and the words and talent is just not touched currently.
Maybe Derek trucks can play like that.
Beginning to get the DD vibe happening.
This post was edited on 4/27/24 at 10:34 pm
Posted on 4/27/24 at 11:05 pm to Tvilletiger
FYI - BS will be on Austin City Limits tonight at 11:00 pm on your local PBS. Station. His segment will air around 11:30
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