Billy Strings on Austin CIty Limits "Away From the Mire"
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- Billy Strings performs "Away From the Mire" on Austin City Limits. Sarah Jarosz / Billy Strings premieres October 23, 2021 on PBS. Watch live on your local station or stream later at pbs.org/austincitylimits
About the Episode
Savor the boundary-pushing roots music of Grammy winners Sarah Jarosz and Billy Strings. Texas native Jarosz plays songs from her heralded LP World On the Ground. Midwesterner Strings performs tunes from his album Renewal.
About Austin City Limits
Austin City Limits (ACL) offers viewers unparalleled access to featured acts in an intimate setting that provides a platform for artists to deliver inspired, memorable, full-length performances. Now in its 47th Season, the program is taped live before a concert audience from The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. Austin City Limits is the longest-running music series in television history and remains the only TV series to ever be awarded the National Medal of Arts. Since its inception, the groundbreaking music series has become an institution that’s helped secure Austin’s reputation as the Live Music Capital of the World. The historic KLRU Studio 6A, home to 36 years of ACL concerts, has been designated an official Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Landmark. In 2011, ACL moved to the new venue ACL Live at The Moody Theater in downtown Austin. ACL received a rare institutional Peabody Award for excellence and outstanding achievement in 2012.
Austin City Limits is produced by Austin PBS, KLRU-TV and funding is provided in part by Dell Technologies, Workrise, the Austin Convention Center Department and Cirrus Logic. Additional funding is provided by the Friends of Austin City Limits. Learn more about Austin City Limits, programming and history at acltv.com. - เพลง
I went to a Billy Strings concert not knowing any of his music or even who he was. It was absolute magic. What an incredible talent
Ditto. Mind blown.
Just caught him both nights in Indy. Yep magic is the only word to describe this guy's energy and talent.
Yes, I knew it would be amazing, but I left there feeling like I was in another universe
Dude same for me, incredible performer
Same, I saw him at lollapalooza and had never heard of him, now he’s my favorite
Seriously, if you stick through the guitar solo in this live ACL performance, he opens a portal with his guitar and gestures and then he lets us see what’s inside. And it is Glory.
Beautifully said!!
Indeed, but I think/do know what he's saying in this song.. I brought me to tears when I first heard it last year .. I literally can't stand to face the spring AGAIN this year . Its lied the past two, it's been 2 Mays in a row I've heard it and know ⌛ is short..
🌪️🌪️🌪️👂😳🔥33
🔥🔥🔥Chaff 🔥🔥🔥33
If you “stick through the guitar solo” ? Brother, come on. He played all the notes in 11 mins. At one point I think he played the secret chord. The portal was open from the first word out of this Apostol’s mouth. 😉
So true, I was like, wait a minute, what happened?!
I need drugs to understand 🍄
This guy is amazing. I'm a 67 year old black female and I can't stop listening to him.
I just discovered him a month ago and feel like I've been missing out for far too long.
I'm a 32 year old bald Mexican and I can't stop listening to him
He comes from and carries forward a musical tradition that's very much of and for everyone. The guy is a treasure.
He's also been on a wild run of sit-ins the last few years. Anybody just getting into him should check out Meet Me at the Creek with Trey Anastasio Band (on the TAB YT channel). It's an absolute mammoth performance. But, also, search for Billy Strings featuring or whoever ft. Billy Strings, and you'll find a ton of live performances he's done with other musicians who are almost all legends. Besides his own stuff, those collaborations have cemented him as a legend in his own time, to me.
I am a blonde 38 year old women who is a metal head and this song caught me. I love it.
If you EVER get a chance to see him live, don't miss it. One of the greatest performers and songwriters of our generation 🙌
Fuckin' A
I missed him in September.
He was in L.A. on my birthday but I just couldn't make it.
It makes me sad that I couldn't see them
I've seen him twice, and can't wait till the next time...BMFS
Blessed to have seen him in Vegas. BMFS! I have no words to describe his talent
Got em for Halloween! Can't wait
The spirit of green shirt guy was smiling from above
We are all green shirt guy now lol
I inhale 2 packs of unlit cigarettes every day now.
My man 🙏🏼
The WWE GUY?
Green shirt man is everybody.
Can we all acknowledge how good they passed that riff off to each other at 10:40 FLAWLESS
Great catch. That was fantastic.
Agreed; I almost missed it because it was so smooth. Guitar, Banjo, Mando rapid fire.
Though the same thing every time I heard this song live, so fluid.
That was awesome. Billy came back to the mic with a smile on his face.
Yessir every single one of them guys are monster musicians
greatest all time acoustic guitar performance of all time in my opinion, and I've listened to a lot of them in my 73 years and still kickin' lifetime. The precision and delicacy is sublime, unparalleled. Truly a gift from beyond.
I don’t disagree.
It doesn't even come close to touching Paul Brady doing Arthur McBride, but it is absolutely a great performance
Agree 100 pct
@@TheMfmccarthyI have to argue Billy’s performance of away from the mire is so much more intricate and technical with his playing style. Paul Brady’s performance was good but just much more subtle to me than this performance.
Glad you’re still here with us enjoying the music
A once in a generation talent. I don’t think I’ve ever seen someone that has the ability to play guitar like this, sing as well as he does and write such great songs. Truly a unicorn.
I don't think I have either. He is on another level. Beyond anything I have ever heard coming from an acoustic guitar. Then throw in his singing WOW.
Give Molly Tuttle a listen.
@@CorneiliusLibowitz I have. I have seen them perform together before. While Molly is a great guitarist she don't really compare to Billy in my opinion.
Carl Miner is in my opinion beyond Billy as far as guitar goes. Haven't heard much of his singing though.
Definitely talented musician but there are way better singers out there. Beautiful and reflective song tho!
This man and band is saving my life.. and they dont even know it...
There are very few artists that, when I listen - and I mean ... listen.. not hear ... their work - it brings a single tear to my eye. Then there are the ones that make me want to stop whatever I'm doing and just take a long breath and listen even harder. Here's to Billy and that amazing band, they're all good. Cheers.
Well said, sir.🍄
Absolutely
They do bring a tear…
Yes...
Yes
I agree, absolutely amazing guitar player. One in a million there
It's so difficult to be original with a million guitar players out there, but he does it with skill and heart.....just beautiful.
Ive never heard anyone play an acoustic like him, while i can name 25 plus really good electric guitar players currently active.
his band, too. so glad I found them. overjoyed. ✌️
well this is needed in the world right now
Would love to see you react to some Billy strings! Maybe some of the stuff off their newest album? Also more Pantera please 😁
The video doesn't show it, but in the livestream they got an extended ovation from the crowd after this song. Saw em two nights in a row the other day and the same thing happened in the crowd each night. A moment after a song where the band was forced to just pause and acknowledge the crowd's overwhelming appreciation of what they had just witnessed.
Love Billy Strings! His music helped get me through cancer treatment during the early days of covid.
Hope you are doing ok now
Love and respect
@@bobthabuilda1525 I'm doing great now, thank you very much!
@@meleecritical Thank you, and likewise, love and respect.
Hope your feeling better, music is chicken soup that helps heal, especially when it comes at you like this!
maybe the best song of the 21st century
That guitar solo literally brought me to tears. He felt every single note - Billy’s got such incredible talent!
same. wiping tears out of my fucking eyes as i type this, my god
Been to 4 shows, Cried every single one
Just did the same to me
One hell of a guitarist and one hell of a vocalist, and one hell of a songwriter. A lot of talent, wonder what he'll sound like when he's thirty-five.
srsly, there were points during that solo where I wanted to cry uncle
I've known this dude for a long time and so much is said about his pickin', but let's face it, this dude has vocal chops, too. Dang.
His voice is AMAZING! You know how people are drawn to different parts of band naturally? I always here voice and lyrics first ...this dudes voice transcends!
Yes
Billy with only a microphone in Madison on Thursday was really special. Elephant Balls.
He is such a great guitar player ....you forget how well he can sing.
The Austin City Limits stage has not seen talent this good since Stevie Ray Vaughan! Incredible talent this young man is. He really seems to have his priorities straight. He adores his fans as much as they do him. I can't wait for the opportunity to see him and the boys live!
Yup. Doing it with an acoustic guitar at that. Crazy talent.
Agreed!
I call Billy the Stevie Ray of Bluegrass.
Eric Johnson, as well.
Glad I'm not the only one that recognized Billy Strings compared to the great Stevie Ray Vaughan.
Billy plays as the world burns around him. He is an amazing man and story.
Gotta be one most incredible acoustic Solos in modern History.
If not the best ever? In general. So god damn good, can't believe it
And his sense of melody along with his talent is elite. Someone like Jerry Garcia is the only comparison I can think of. It’s the talent with the ability to create music that is unique and memorable.
@@lonestarstatechris anastasio
I agree. It’s hypnotizing
@@lonestarstatechris Doesn't compare to Garcia's phrasing
This is one of the most incredible things I have ever heard
Too young for the 60s, I pressume.🍻😉
very few songs can actually make cry. this is one
Me too
Was at home having drinks with my dog and came across this on pbs. My jaw hit the floor over this Talent. My god ty for opening my eyes to some blue grass music. Just amazing
Lol Portable Banger System certified!
what was the dog drinking
Aint drinking alone if the dogs are there...
In the 10:40 area, billy makes a little run, looks right at the end as Jarrod continues the run, then Failing finishes it!
Billy Cant help but smile. So fucking cool. This is a masterpiece!
that's in the recording too, my favorite little moment of the song
its such a part of their magic and appeal - so Tight
Nothing short off
It has not even been 24 hours since I first heard this song & I can't stop crying & I don't even pay attention to what he's saying. I am a complete mess when the part about laughing, that chord progression is the most moving piece of music i have ever heard! Thank you so much for this song I can't believe how moved I am right now.
Can’t recommend a live show enough for you. Cuz you get it. I can tell 😉
Billy Strings is a Shaman and exactly what the world needs.
Omg! Yes!
Seriously, if you stick through the guitar solo in this live ACL performance, he opens a portal with his guitar and gestures and then he lets us see what’s inside. And it is Glory.
First time I saw him was at a small club, he was digging deep into a solo with his eyes closed and as he reached the release he opened up his eyes like he just emerged from water and sent this wave outward into the crowd, everyone let out an audible "WOAH" it was amazing. He was about 4 feet infront of me.
Good stuff. Jake Workman is a magnificent guitar player and mandolin picker. Shoulders above Strings but not quite as trendy
@@Bluelightcheaphotel there are many guitarists that are better, but most don't have that mojo. And most will tell you that there's no way to make money playing music. Many are so good that they're boring.
Billy is the Jerry Garcia of our generation. Prodigal musician and prolific lyricist. Meshing the boundaries of bluegrass/folk and psychedelic.
thats john mayer brother, john mayer is better than gary garcia and billy string combined
@@zz-ps5vw isn't Gary Garcia the guy that did that sublime cover "Scarlet Begonias"
@@zz-ps5vw lmao ok kid whatever u say
I mean credit due to Robert Hunter, who wrote most of Jerry and the Dead's lyrics. But yeah, Billy is absolutely on that same level, he even had the honor of putting Hunter's lyrics to song with "Thunder". Billy, and the band as a whole, are 100% a gem in this generations musical landscape.
@@dlm9293 yeah that's like a grateful dead song
Am I the only one who is a sucker for the sad songs ?
Who were the 40 deaf people that gave this a thumbs down? 🤯
I think they were run of the mill players that are jealous as hell.
Wow, amazing performance! I'm not normally the biggest bluegrass fan, but when this came on PBS the other night I was utterly transfixed for the entire 11 minutes. I think the best metric for a song's quality is how easily it can transport you to another place. This tune certainly does that for me.
This is true, but it's only one of their songs that do this.... I strongly suggest you delve more into their music.....many songs take you far away, then bring you back...and then some.
I was floored by this performance....never heard anything like it before, which days a lot for him. What a talent!!!!
Same.
said he wrote it to his brother, but can be interpreted several ways...
Couldn't say it any better
This is the best guitar solo I've heard in my life.
Go see him live and i guarantee that this will be the second best you’ve ever heard.
I can't believe 50 people disliked this... they obviously have no idea what real talent is all about!
Maybe cause is
a sad song 😢
The reason is simple. They are stupid.
How could you possibly concern yourself with something as meaningless as the number of dislikes in the presence of this musical genius? Ignore that crap and focus on what matters, and be thankful that you got to exist at the same time that Billy Strings is making music.
Good lord, he’s getting BETTER! I never thought that was possible! I love this band!
I can't get enough of this!!!
What top?
Let it be said he has a great supporting cast. They meld together and lift eachother up.
Wow. For about ten years I did nothing but listen to Bill Monroe, Stanley Brothers, Doc Watson etc. I went deep, too deep probably, but it gave me the ear to know the difference between someone living inside the wonderful land of bluegrass and someone just visiting. Billy not only lives there but has built himself a mansion. Just stunning. Can't wait to see him live.
430am driving to work with this absolutely cranked and life is good. If Billy's spaceship gets close enough for you to jump on....I strongly suggest taking that ride. It improves your life
Billy keeps stretching the limits of an acoustic flat top guitar. Combining folk/Bluegrass tossing in a bit of Latin jazz mystic in vein of Gabor Szabo’ a touch of the Grisman’ Dog and just about any thing He can conjure up.
Billy never made me think of Gabor, but now that you mention it, I can see it. They both played dreadnoughts with magnetic pickups too. Gabor was the first person I saw playing a Gibson J-160E, though by the early sixties he'd switched to a Martin with a DeArmond sound hole pickup. That's what he was playing when I saw him in Toronto with Chico Hamilton.
I'm curious about Billy's guitar in this video.
Billy Strings breathes an exciting new life into the current music scene.
The fantastic Billy Strings. Gifted singer/songwriter/guitarist/bandleader/performer. Billy and his bandmates are riding a high wave of sonic creativity for all of us. Reaching far back and looking way forward together is Billy's expansive view of our world and life. Dylan, Prine and now Billy Strings weave songs that carry us to a place we sorely miss and long to go. This is beautiful and rare. Breath it in deep. We are very lucky that Billy Strings showed up now. A time to think deeply, remember the past, face the future and gut check your feelings when you feel out of synch. Thanks so much Billy. May your vision and your band long live and roar in this free country. I know I am down with all of it.
Your comment would make good liner notes for a Billy Strings album.
Well said Kurt!
👍👏🙌🙏💘
Billy was the main artist that lifted me out of the death this time around.
Ping me, please, so I know you are still OK. I had a very bad period a few decades ago, worked through it, and life has been real good the last decade or so. Don't take a permanent "solution" to a temporary problem. Try. I did. Damned, if it didn't work beyond what I ever expected possible.🍻👍
I know another commenter said it too,but if you need a chat,reach out! I know it’s hard,I’ve been there,but there people out there
I'm almost about to cry seeing this and reading all the amazing comments. Billy and his band deserve it all
Amazing to see Billy become one with the music. He is truly in his own zone.
Love watching him get lost in the jam. Fantastic BlueJam! Love Billy Strings!
Makes me proud to be from the mitten
Me too
Billy Strings still entering a new spirit when he goes Super Saiyan 😈😈😈
Nothing makes your favorite song better like a beautiful breakdown.
Can’t believe I had the opportunity to see/listen and even converse with Billy while he was growing up in Traverse City area 👏🏽. I could see he was a fantastic musician back then but he is now at the pinnacle. All the comments about him are truly accurate and deserving. I’m thinking his parents are mighty proud…his father is an excellent blue grass musician himself 👍🤜🏼
I’m not crying. You’re crying. That damn solo didn’t even look real. Fuck yea Billy!
Billy is definitely from another planet. He's so freakin good.
I have watched this several times and thought the same exact thing tonight. He’s downloading from somewhere else you can see it
This Band is the Best band in a long time woke up last night in nyc and discover Billy strings
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I come from a family of musicians I can hardly wait to share this he is ripping on my Bose speaker
Now !!! Unbelievable!!!!
A new Fan!!!!!!
Thank you thank you
GOD
For waking
Me
Up!!!!!!!!
Where the heck were you all this time?!?!?!?!?
Billy just gave us a glimpse of his soul. Glorious.
Oh man, I swear a couple of times during that solo that he was channeling SRV. I can hardly stop listening to this band - these boys can play!
There are SO MANY similarities between the two! Different genres but equally talented. I never thought anyone could compare to Stevie, but Billy is close! Love this guy.
Can we talk about the upright bassist's mustache game?
Damn the way that he plays that guitar is totally insane... I wonder who here likes rumpke as well
Rumpke Mountain boys all the way. Terrapin family loves some RMB and Billy Strings!! Much love!
Just when I was about to give up hope that new music would never surpass the great music of past and it's great musicians, billy comes along and saves us old guys and restores our faith and hope.
Billy Strings: the gift to take you into the darkness and bring you back out into the light...
What an amazing musician. Truly a performer that can help pull many new people into bluegrass and its related genres. I can't imagine how Billy will be performing ten years from now. It's a true treat to see young folks get the recognition they deserve without having to jump through all the hoops of the music industry that usually are required to get visibility.
I've been saying forever that good songwriters is all bluegrass was missing. So glad Billy Strings is around now.
Crushed it. Fucking crushed it! Everyone on that stage...Billy, Royal, Billy and Jarrod.
I've listened to this maybe 50 times in the last couple days .Phenomenal ❤
Same here!! GOD DAMN!! What rock have I been under???
Don’t ever stop being you Billy, Tennessee love
Might be the greatest guitar player this world has ever seen...simply incredible.
This song is really a great song,Billy! I hope you are appreciated!
ACL is a rite of passage and a venue that has collected so many historic performances.
What an amazing performance. I'm here listening because I was supposed to be seeing him LIVE tonight but he had to cancel due to illnesses in the band. :(
Perfection. Divine Perfection.
I have watched probably hundreds of live versions of this song, and every time he takes off in this solo, I have to drop everything I'm doing and just watch. It's unbelievable.
The energy he puts off is something out of this world!
This is so beautiful it hurts
Saw billy last summer at an outdoor venue in Indianapolis. My wife wanted to go, i didnt know much about billy strings. I came away from that concert mezmorized by how good it was.
I'm an ole UK rock hick aged 57 and this fella Billy Strings has got my Ole feet tapping. Genius finger pickin licking performer.
He's better live than recorded, I've got him down as genius 😀🙃😄😁💙 Good on yer Billy !
Best band in the biz!
He just gave the children of his home town school in Muir Michigan 200 guitars pretty awesome guy all around
Burn it down BILLY!!! 🔥☄️
That's just insane.! He knows where every note on that guitar is with his eyes closed.!
I am 69 years old. Long time fan of great players like Doc Watson, Duane Allman, Leo Kottke and any others. Young Billy has a gift no doubt . What I really like is that rather than imitate he has chosen to create. This is some beautiful stuff....
Lol I kept trying to turn my phone up over and over because Ive been drinking and this absolutely kicks ASS!!!
LOL Justin, I totally understand sir!!!
I can’t fathom how good this guy is at guitar 😍 what a beautiful song
He really is a one of a kind artist wow
Just saw him 4/23/22 in Irving, Tx...can only saw "WOW". I'm not totally familiar with his catalog, but loved every second of the show. precision, wild jamming, all of the band is amazing. will catch him again. you should, too.
Phenomenal performance 👏
Be sure to see the interview recorded just minutes after this performance. He explains how an adopted Aunt gave him his nickname at 6. I'm still trying to find out how this amazing group of flatpickers got together. But Billy does explain how they are beginning to write together. Should make a strong future for this group
Didn’t expect the lyrics from the first notes but man this is a great one! New fan of billy!!
Oh man! Just wait til you hear some more my friend. You've stumbled upon something amazing I promise you!
I agree with Dan. Welcome to the baptized! Lol! Make sure you check out some of the stuff he does with his dad, Terry Barber. If you think Billy is talented...well, just watch him play with his dad and you'll see where he got it from!
A billy show has the potential to change your life.
What did I just watch, that solo was something else
You watch it a thousand times and get the same chills every single time. He looks deep inside to bring out so much emotion and then has the talent to lay it out at our feet and share his raptures and pain with us. When you listen, you fall into this song and it feels like it's coming from everywhere all at once. Incredible. Thank you young man.
So AWESOME! He was looking for that whammy!!! But played right out of it…..what a tight group!
There are great musicians, then there is Billy.... Outstanding performance by the entire band.
Hey wait a minute...
BIlly is God's gift to Mother Earth.....genius
Watching the meteoric rise of Billy Strings makes one wonder if a deal was struck at a remote crossroads. Seemingly from nowhere, his vocals seem to be a reincarnation of the best bluegrass singers of generations gone by, and his flat-top talent is second to none. How fortunate we are to enjoy Billy and his excellent band.
ha i just made the same observation. i sure hope he didnt.
If you look into his backstory, he already went through a type of hell growing up, and I'd like ot believe some type of goodness and mercy and heart and soul and guts pulled him through to let his light shine for all of us to witness and be grateful for
Just look at the tats, the images and his unquenchable addiction to narcotics. I'd say you're dead on. The works of demons channeling into HUMANS is often 'fascinating' and music, due to it's ability to invoke emotional reactions is one of satan's favorite tools, going all the way back to the temptation of the Hebrews in the dessert. Most of the music artists are serving the darkness and they don't even try to HIDE it and still people doubt.
I couldn't have said it better.
What a tune. I've listened to it many o' times since the album came out, possibly before. Forever a fan. They deserve everything good that comes out of their music career. Now they just need to get into Canada and tour. Thank you Billy Strings & Co. The music means a lot to me, especially this tune.
Billy plays a Thompson Brazilian Rosewood guitar he can't take that particularly loves into Canada.
I read he opted to not be a part of the experimental vaccine trials. So likely won’t be getting into Canada for a while
@@ACMxxxx2 I read he had a DUI which would also keep him out of Canada.
What do tge lyrics mean? Help😮
As a stagehand, I get to hear every kind of music that's out....and Billy is phenomenal!!!!!
Saw Billy at Moody Center Friday June 2; blown away when he did this favorite and 3-1/2 hours of totally enjoyable Billy.
stunning
The simple complexity is life in each moment throughout this passionate appreciation of each moment. But if you're a musician, or perhaps love one ... watch at 10:44 again and again the passing of the craft back and forth.
Thank You.
Huh. Thanks for pointing that out. I'm a huge fan and had heard/seen this plenty before, just never near enough or payed enough attention at that very moment to notice that. I am not much of a bluegrass fan, but I am also ignorant of much of it. However, I love Billy Strings and one of the things I do like about the bluegrass format that he more or less adheres to in the service of many/most of his songs is that exact thing: the sharing of solos and the handoff of them, however, each usually uses a couple more bars than that. Lol.
I realize how many thousands of hours have gone into these songs but he started with complete genius.
This generation’s Stevie Ray V. Niche fan who comes for the other worldly guitar play. I so wish he’d do ONE SRV tribute in his style. It would get millions of views and make me super happy 😊
Billy and the boys doing their thing. ✌
Billy thanks to your song. Im kicking through life as best I can. The universe only gives you what you
Can handle...
Truly blessed I'm on this planet at the same time as Billy Strings !!!✌️
Can it get any better? Probably not. The entire band is so damn good. The Billy Strings band should be in the books as one of the all time greats. Thanks ACL!
Yep.....too bad we'll likely never hear either of them (Billy and Sarah) on the [mainstream] radio.... What a shame.
The fiddle player has made them better!!!