Whitewater by Sleepy Man Banjo Boys - Bellwether Sessions

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  • @ianwotherspoon4157
    @ianwotherspoon4157 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Everytime I watch a video of these guys it blows me away. Incredible picking by both Tommy & Jonny and then there's Robbie with his fast moving fingers on his left hand trying to keep up with the bow is his right hand moving at close to the speed of sound. As one person said before me - "That's crazy good."

  • @dfighternelams6387
    @dfighternelams6387 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    173 likes and ONE dislike???? Who the hell is the ONE person that didn't think these kids are awesome!

  • @lucaslottinger9235
    @lucaslottinger9235 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Man! I love how the adults in the back are struggling to keep up with the boys!

  • @brianpoteete2200
    @brianpoteete2200 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's the first time I've seen Johnny tip his hat or acknowledge the crowd after the song. Sounds great as always

  • @fordfairlane662dr
    @fordfairlane662dr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There's a little place in Polk County Pennsylvania called Main Street Market...and on Saturday nights they have live blue grass music...usually the house band goes first..then the guest band...then the house band to close out the show...seats about 100 people including standing room only crowd!!!

  • @Kevin041357
    @Kevin041357 8 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    3 absolutely talented and gifted young musicians. I see nothing but fame for you all. Make your mark, shine brightly and may you always be together as a band forever.

  • @saintevil6084
    @saintevil6084 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These three brothers should praise the lord with every opportunity he has bleesed them extremely im stunned they are are outstanding

  • @danielboudreau6001
    @danielboudreau6001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Woah. Sounds just like Bela and Tony. Like the same. Just as good...

  • @frankturoczi6777
    @frankturoczi6777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have loved you guys when you were just little grass hoppers. I love hearing your songs and love how you boys play. Im out country and its grand to always hear you play. You are like the band of brothers. Keep the vibe music going.

  • @Wetkeazle
    @Wetkeazle 8 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    I can't help but like every video of the sleepy men.

    • @Olivere118
      @Olivere118 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      i cant help but like you for liking the guy who likes every video of the sleepy men!!!!!!

    • @MrBloodyBat
      @MrBloodyBat 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Everything about them is awesome tbh, they're young, talented, have good taste in music, can play their instruments like bosses, heck... even their band's name is great! Haha!

  • @paulacohen7686
    @paulacohen7686 10 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    These guys are as good as any I've ever heard...if not better. Just unbelievably good!!

  • @DavidFraser007
    @DavidFraser007 8 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The guitar's got a really nice sound here.

  • @ebola571
    @ebola571 7 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, what a show, I hope these brothers grow and can continue to make more wonderful music. Please don't stop.

    • @DobbyPotter64
      @DobbyPotter64 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately they did. Jonny's in a new band with a friend. It's not bluegrass.

    • @twocanoetom
      @twocanoetom ปีที่แล้ว

      @@DobbyPotter64 You mean unfortunately they did not, their new music is pretty meh. Not the same, not bluegrass at all

  • @1962Anderson
    @1962Anderson 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    These guys just keep getting better, and better, and BETTER! Yeah!!

  • @24COI
    @24COI 8 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Heck Yea from Nashville passing the Mother Church every morning. I worked in a hotel where the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America held a convention for at least 15 years, and some of the young guys were jamming in wrong direction, these young men are in preservation mode and it's fantastic! I'm a fan!

  • @usmarine758
    @usmarine758 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Been watching them since Day one and there still amazing and Now as young men they are professional matured and Getting even Better. Stay who you are Boys. I am a Fan

  • @fernandopintopt
    @fernandopintopt 8 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Wow! What an involving performance!... So powerful! These brothers put rocks dancing around them! Congratulations! I wish you all the best!

  • @singpeace.pushkara
    @singpeace.pushkara 8 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Y'all reviving my interest and appreciation of bluegrass. A-one musicianship. I love your originals and singing, too. Encore!

  • @DodderingOldMan
    @DodderingOldMan 9 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Man, they were awesome before, but they're actually getting even better, especially (and I hope this doesn't sound patronising) the guitar player.

    • @Prophias
      @Prophias 9 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      I'm in no place to criticize either, but he had a hard time hitting the solos cleanly 2 years ago, but holy shit has he improved, and the fact is, it's a classical guitar, which only makes it harder.

    • @Scriptorsilentum
      @Scriptorsilentum 9 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      No kidding. Nonetheless they're changing bluegrass: Tommy's growing expertise with that guitar in this piece actually has a bit of ... "menace" to it. Robbie's fiddle throws in blues moves, too, and johnnie is always right-on with that banjo. They're a terrific band!

    • @nashvillegardener5695
      @nashvillegardener5695 7 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Sorry but that is NOT a classical guitar (nylon string), but rather Tommy's 1939 D-28 Martin Guitar that he bought with his Savings...steel strings and all!

  • @buddybeetle
    @buddybeetle 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fantastic !

  • @xxxtexanpa
    @xxxtexanpa ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can't say who was the best instrumentalist on this one. The banjo seems to take the lead but then the guitar really took off on this one. Of couse the violin is always a natural and he steps it up on this song. Is this an original by the boys?

  • @saintevil6084
    @saintevil6084 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How does 3 brothers just choose an instrument to play and master it so well if my ears had a fuse attached my head would explode

  • @Vince-wq8xr
    @Vince-wq8xr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You Rock so much guys 😊😊😊
    Err... You bluegrass so much 😍😍😄

  • @michaelwascom62
    @michaelwascom62 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    This .... is as GOOD as it gets! I've followed these fellows for ten years (or more) and watched them grow up!

  • @JenF-dh3cx
    @JenF-dh3cx ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow, wow and wow!!!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @bryanstortenbecker2724
    @bryanstortenbecker2724 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    please, please,please, please, please, record this on your next album. this is awesome, as is.

  • @jkdelawrence
    @jkdelawrence 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When these kidsa re adults it is gonna be amazing. Proabbly going to be the best in the world.

  • @whiskeycowboy1335
    @whiskeycowboy1335 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    they remind me of new grass revival in a way on their harder driving songs. I love it!

  • @bb38313
    @bb38313 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is what high cost lessons and the best instruments gets you

    • @sarco64
      @sarco64 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Actually, it's what an incredible degree of innate talent and dedication get you.

  • @roydavidmerrell
    @roydavidmerrell 9 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    I wish Johnnie would fake it a little and act like its somewhat challenging for him to be so damn awesome. He could shred it in his sleep. Actually thats bascially where they go their name. Since he started at such a young age the banjo was heavy for him and he used to play it lying on his back with his eyes closed. lol Damn impressive stuff boys.

    • @Nannyboosan
      @Nannyboosan 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      +David Merrell You could have said all that without the cursing.....took away from the whole message.

    • @Nannyboosan
      @Nannyboosan 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Absurd or not, I am a born again Christian & those words are not in my vocabulary and shouldn't be in any Christians way of communication! I take it that you have never had a salvation experience David Merrell with Jesus Christ, I will pray for you....you don't know what you're missing.....this life as we know it is just about over.....I pray I will see you there in heaven! In Christ Name I Pray, Amen

    • @jeffreyharrison6896
      @jeffreyharrison6896 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      +SOUTHERN SANDRA Do you even know what cursing is? He was not cursing anyone.

    • @musicguy4fun
      @musicguy4fun 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +SOUTHERN SANDRA simmer down now.... Yeah, it is absurd. David Merrell came in here giving the boys the highest of praise, and you took that away from him, and tried to make him look bad with your holier than thou attitude. Let the first of us free of sin cast the first stone... in other words, you shouldn't be casting stones simply because you "say" you don't curse. But you are most definitely not free of sin... none of us are. So like I said, simmer down. It's hypocritical stone-casting "so-called" Christians like yourself who cast a shadow on what Jesus died for. It must be really tough being in your circle of friends or family; having to be 100% perfect, and without fault or a modicum of sin in order to not be frowned upon. Like Jack Nicholson said in the movie "As good as it gets"; Go sell crazy someplace else, we're all stocked up here.

    • @musicguy4fun
      @musicguy4fun 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      +David Merrell Ignore the witch-hunt... No good deed, or good comment goes unpunished. lol. Yeah, the boys are DAMN fine musicians. Damn fine I tell ya'! And I'll be damned if I'll let anyone tell me different, or engage me in an ad-hominem attack that has nothing to do with what I was trying to say!

  • @brianwheeler92
    @brianwheeler92 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony Rice influence is unmistakable throughout the guitar lead love it

  • @fireballplay2946
    @fireballplay2946 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So much talent in the same family! Wow....parents must be so proud !

  • @andreweaker5910
    @andreweaker5910 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I get chills every time i watch this.. Truly prodigal musicians. Incredible talent Keep it coming!

  • @donny9292
    @donny9292 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im a big fan , these boys are unbelievable!

  • @MrJbaker7
    @MrJbaker7 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm sitting in my home in Hampton NJ and you guys are unbelievable...Jack Baker NYC

  • @richardmao9638
    @richardmao9638 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow, the group and the SOUND have filled out a lot.... Fiddle playing needed a little more boost for balance. a wahoo performance.

  • @marielg9143
    @marielg9143 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I comes so natural to them Just astounding.

  • @wolfpacva
    @wolfpacva 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    You are the best

  • @pablolopez-monis.antequera4632
    @pablolopez-monis.antequera4632 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    magnificos. espero que triunfeis plenamente en NY !!
    Animo....no dejeis de creer!!!

  • @Debjohnny
    @Debjohnny 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I'm an instant fan!!!!

  • @leestevens4250
    @leestevens4250 24 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Wow the guy on Banjo sure has growed up a lot1! :D

  • @RenoLaringo
    @RenoLaringo 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys are true masters! You got the MOJO! You are SHINING !

  • @saintevil6084
    @saintevil6084 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thats real music talent im stunned theyre all extremely amazingly good

  • @gottalikeit2010
    @gottalikeit2010 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    that's crazy good!

  • @meeranm7422
    @meeranm7422 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just briliant. Wow ! The music is brilliant but seriously at such a young age? u guys are going places !!

  • @rosaliejeangardiner456
    @rosaliejeangardiner456 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome. very good. enjoy it. keep with it. love the country music best in the world.

  • @TheFloridaPappy
    @TheFloridaPappy 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! As good as has ever been played.

  • @darrylsayas2152
    @darrylsayas2152 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    No words here just FANTASTIC!

  • @dutchyridingcolombia4990
    @dutchyridingcolombia4990 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love it!

  • @fabianovpaixao
    @fabianovpaixao 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Uaaauuuu they are awesome !!!! Very talented musicians....hope to see them playing someday.

  • @dewainewakeman9506
    @dewainewakeman9506 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Drive-wise this version is better than Bela Fleck's, in all good humor though I think Bela would know this. :) I mean nothing personal. Just giving credit where credit is due here. These boys have the timing strategy and drive delivery most adults have not YET mastered for themselves. Most players only "drive the banjo", these kids "PLOW IT!". This is the evolution of banjo pickin' in Jonny, and there is a strategy here. :)

  • @hippyboy56
    @hippyboy56 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW. Come to Minnesota.

  • @Yanagi88
    @Yanagi88 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    God I love this tune! Amazing work guys

  • @fixitjamie
    @fixitjamie 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a crush on Robbie.

  • @AngryHatter
    @AngryHatter 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NJs best

  • @henriettajones726
    @henriettajones726 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love these guys!!!

  • @dennisedwardwillisiii8938
    @dennisedwardwillisiii8938 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    YOU ALL NEED TO LOOK UP MERLE FEST IN WILKESBORO NC. ALL TIME MUSIC FESTIVAL I AM SURE YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS. BEEN GOING THERE FOR YEARS YOU NEED TO COME THERE AND PLAY ON THE WATSON STAGE!!!

  • @thinker7480
    @thinker7480 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    WOW!

  • @terrid.clevengerchavez9930
    @terrid.clevengerchavez9930 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    these kids are Great..the new upcoming Brooks & Dunn

  • @williamlawrence1945
    @williamlawrence1945 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That was absolutely amazing

  • @aisling9126
    @aisling9126 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great song and performance! I just posted a note for note transcription video of Tony Rice's original break on this song on my channel. His guitar solo is killer!

  • @froggiechar
    @froggiechar 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    AMAZING! They're all AMAZING! God bless, Bro. Charlie

  • @jodylinscott7707
    @jodylinscott7707 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love these guys and think it would make a change if they did something with a SLOWER groove

  • @MrPicklepick
    @MrPicklepick 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    LOVE IT !

  • @jayhelton1098
    @jayhelton1098 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    there better then I will ever be

  • @promptaet
    @promptaet 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    yes

  • @MrPicklepick
    @MrPicklepick 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always Great !

  • @topojian
    @topojian 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    El cajón PERUANO presente

  • @buzzedwoody6143
    @buzzedwoody6143 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is real talent. he should hook up with steve martin and the steep canyon rangers.

    • @ProFriend
      @ProFriend 8 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Johnny played with Steve and some others on a show honoring banjo greats a few years back.

  • @edilbertovillatoro5389
    @edilbertovillatoro5389 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    me encanta ese tipo de musica

  • @jbbasralian
    @jbbasralian 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Shredding it

  • @kennethwalker1909
    @kennethwalker1909 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    they are good

  • @jandonath9617
    @jandonath9617 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing!!!!!wow!!!!!!

  • @cymoncyrado2879
    @cymoncyrado2879 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    this is some hot stuff but I'm happy to see them contemporarily grouped with their own peer group, the more recent bassist and drummer. I found this combo in this vid to seem disturbingly missmatched.....not that it didn't sound awesome but it was like "banjo boys meet Clem Kadittlhopper band" rather than the "Sleepy Man Banjo *Boys* " .

  • @netoxxo
    @netoxxo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    robbieeee ♥

  • @1dasam
    @1dasam 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Čím ďalej tým lepší.

  • @almarussmusic
    @almarussmusic 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very talented!

  • @fredrickmayo6271
    @fredrickmayo6271 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    AWWESSSSSOME

  • @corkeyguitarplayer1
    @corkeyguitarplayer1 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow

  • @dickyfisher9249
    @dickyfisher9249 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    You guys have ben always un beleaveable. Fuck yea love every note.

  • @stefhaniebernardino5875
    @stefhaniebernardino5875 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Uauuu ;o!!!you're the best!!!are good,very good!!!

  • @shadeon3100
    @shadeon3100 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Asik
    Sungguh mantap

  • @slater1ist
    @slater1ist 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    they are from NJ play better than the Bluegrass KY circuit. lol

  • @kaylaadrian1072
    @kaylaadrian1072 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    damn the violinist and guitarist has got some arm muscles

  • @cropie7794
    @cropie7794 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @Boomer-cf2br
    @Boomer-cf2br 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great Stuff!

  • @RobertAllen-cr2zf
    @RobertAllen-cr2zf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These guys play whitewater better than Bela Fleck

  • @user-yj5ob6pr3v
    @user-yj5ob6pr3v 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Superrr!!!

  • @Samhain1
    @Samhain1 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    absolutely brilliant! :)

  • @charlenetyger9473
    @charlenetyger9473 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeeeeeeeeah ha!

  • @paulothink
    @paulothink 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Gosh I have followed your songs and progression since 4 years ago on youtube, you guys are the best! Congratulations!
    (any plans to come to Ireland? =D)

  • @sparksfly002
    @sparksfly002 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    WISH I COULD PLAY LIKE THAT

  • @slater1ist
    @slater1ist 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    OooOoweee time for some Maryland Bluecrab legs to go with that bluegrasss.

  • @stepheneicher6158
    @stepheneicher6158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What happened to 2019? No videos? You guys need to keep it bluegrass seems like your drifting from it. Love the bluegrass keep it up

    • @middler2624
      @middler2624 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't want to be rude, just although you and I both love the music they've made and performed, they are individual people with a life to live. If they decide to stop doing bluegrass or any music at all, that's their choice. But you're right: they are fantastic!

    • @stepheneicher6158
      @stepheneicher6158 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      It probably doesn't sound like how I meant it. But you're right. Was just wondering if they had videos from 2019.

    • @middler2624
      @middler2624 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stepheneicher6158 sorry! I probably misunderstood the comment

  • @reaking7131
    @reaking7131 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome I subscribed you Bellwether Sessions I loved the video n I liked it. :)

  • @docalexander2853
    @docalexander2853 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder why they never went on America Got Talent or some other talent show? I guess because they didn't know about them?

  • @pfrizzle1019
    @pfrizzle1019 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ok so 3 brothers can play at the level of professionals that have practiced and learned these instruments their entire life... Holy god... Are they genetically modified humans?!?! (Jk btw)

    • @mauricesmith6935
      @mauricesmith6935 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Paul Andrews what a DIPSTICK

    • @andrewm8063
      @andrewm8063 9 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      +Maurice Smith He's saying they're really good moron.

    • @jamesguffey8158
      @jamesguffey8158 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Blessed from birth

    • @lokruth9769
      @lokruth9769 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are some kind of new dumb arent ya?
      HAHAHA

    • @jamesguffey8158
      @jamesguffey8158 6 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lo Kruth some talent is natural

  • @lukej.hughes7761
    @lukej.hughes7761 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    I really enjoyed these guys and was a fan early on but they have strayed from what they used to be and seem to be getting caught up in the fame and glory of it all. their playing is improving but they will end up like all the other stars that were polluted by the glory of the stage life. I hope and pray that they will perform for the glory of God (their original intent) and not just for themselves.

  • @MTkkeem
    @MTkkeem 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    nice

  • @tallboots1
    @tallboots1 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Awwwwesome! Does someone know the relationship, if any, the boys have with the mandolin player? He looks kinda like them. . .

    • @sadams12345678
      @sadams12345678 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tall boots He's their uncle.

    • @85fisher
      @85fisher 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Tall boots the guitar,fiddle and banjo player are three brothers from new jersey.they've been playing for about four years .