They do the Grateful Dead thing... they actually encourage you to tape and pass around/ post recordings of there shows as long as your not profiting. Such a stark contrast from so many other acts today.
@@stevebrown4432 And who ever insinuated that Billy and his band don't work their asses off? All you have to do is realize all the new tunes they bring constantly to their fans. I'm talking about covers and traditional tunes. I am constantly amazed at the number of tunes they put out.
@@jcx5659 No one. It's a general belief amongst a lot of my non musical friends that most musicians ability comes from natural talent. They don't understand that while they were hanging out at the mall Duane Allman was holed up in his garage playing guitar.
When he started making money with his music, he tracked down his stepdad's Martin D-93 guitar that he had sold to feed the family. He bought it back and gave it to him.
I've lost many guitars to the pawn shop, I was happy he got it back. Never been able to afford anything nice anyway but love to play. Love to listen to Billy Strings. Would be cool to meet him, talk about a lot things. He is very interesting. Meet me at the river. Turmoil and tinfoil my favorites
Seems like with everything he hasn’t let all this get to his head. Seems like a genuine soul. Stay grounded and true to yourself. The gift you were given is great. Keep on inspiring others and laying it down. Congrats.
I love that, he remembers where he came from, the people who inspired him and treasures those memories. Billy Strings is a class act and always will be.
Too bad Grammys are no longer an indicator of anything. Billy is so talented and entertaining. He does so deserve all the awards and success. He soars above most entertainers of today. Hopefully he can continue to do so.
I worked with him and his brother Aaron at the Grand Traverse Resort and the job that he had was humbling to say the least. He did it with a smile and basically all the spirit you see in him on the stage. But at the same time he was doing that job he had a goal for himself. He would get out of work and just go downtown and sit on a bench and play. Eventually he started doing some gigs in the local bars, hooked up with Don julin and basically his career took off from there. I believe he will always be humble and that is also a testament to his parents.
Just saw him live again last night. He and the rest of the musicians give every ounce of their talent, skill, energy, & love to every moment of that incredible performance.
kudos to this amazing spirit and talent. SO GLAD he survived his childhood and that music was the thread to keep him afloat. He's a sweet soul. Thank you for helping so many!
Mrs.mercer was my favorite music teacher as well and he's not wrong shes always been so supportive to people who want to keep on going with there music career. Just so cool to see a muir resident win something amazing congrats Billy
Well deserved, well deserved, well deserved. And the icing on the cake was seeing JT Gray give out the award for best Country Album. Glad to see Bluegrass getting some good love.
I've never been a fan of bluegrass. However, over the past few years of all my friends listening to Billy, and me watching his interviews, I have seriously reconsidered my position. What a great guy, keep it up Billy
Again, congrats Billy and band! Well deserved. All your hard work and persistance payed off. Stay humble and stay clean please. Please go visit your music teacher and take the Grammy along with you along with your guitar. Love and blessings from Westland Mi.
He’s talking about being tired. Our band did two shows yesterday, one outdoors in the heat and noise. We were bushed! We are our own roadies too. We’re all over 60. We know what he’s talking about! We love Billy, he’s “real people”.
Home, is a great album.. it’s among the best. I look forward to the band’s next project... and by they way. Thanks fir all the fine live music during COVID... it was a ballsy move and much appreciated..
I really like you Billy, and watching the band work together really inspires this old dude! I like watching you shift gears and rock out on electric from time to time. I love it all.
Congratulations Billy! Your amazing skills have been pretty obvious for awhile. I am really not surprised you got this. Just keep on keeping on. That dead poster on the wall behind your is pretty cool. Avalon is where my grandparents met. Looking forward to seeing a lot more of you.
What a down to earth and honest musician. He loves his band and they seem to love him and world class musicians all across. The Grammy was well deserved.
My daddy LOVES Billy! I introducedhim to it. At first he was meh. Then the more I played for him, the more into he got. Now, there's no talk of nothing but Billy!
I wish my father could listen to Billy's band. He died about 12 years ago at the age of 87. He got into The Chambers Brothers and The Texas Tornadoes so I reckon he was game for Mr. Strings & Co.
I first saw Billy probably 4-5 years ago in my home state ,home of bluegrass Kentucky at romp. It was a late night set, intimate to say the least. This kid blew my mind! I knew he was 100% real deal! Congrats Billy! U deserve it!!! Hope to see u live soon!
Billy is 20yrs younger that me but he IS me! Grew up in the same type of town and same socioeconomic background, I also had addiction issues and his whole demeanor is go close to who I am. I'm guessing I'm not the only one who could say this. Here's to realizing that we all have so much more in common than differences.
my family is really close to billy! they play bluegrass together and he's a cool dude :) my sister and i saw him a lot at bluegrass festivals our parents brought us to
Billy is such a polar opposite of the turds getting mass produced and pushed on the radio. He's humble and laid back which is refreshing to see. Thanks for the interview
My mom grew up in Belding, and I spent a lot of time in Ionia as a kid. Really awesome to find out that someone from that town probably went to the same galaxy bowl that I did
This Guy (and his band) have worked hard, from long weekends at festivals as a pick-up player(s) to the top headliner. Its dedication to something you love, and lets not forget the fans and contemporaries. The respect Billy gets from everyone is well earned. Whats more is his business model. Hours and hours of free youtube vids had built a loyal following that is willing to pay for live concerts and recording and keeps growing by leaps and bounds...and he hasn't even hit the European scene yet.
I discovered and followed Billy for a couple years on YT and then last year I found out I knew his folks back inna day when we were all young. I was stunned!
Thanks Billy, been listening to your shows for awhile online of course. Just love what you said at the end for the young kids to keep trying and be what you want and "to keep both hands of the wheel". best wishes
Billy Strings you are the GREATEST. KEEP ON PICKING GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BANDPPRAYERS FROM A FRUSTRATED GUITAR PKAYER 82 Years old yoo late for me Love all the music you and your Father play together dint stop.
Congratulations Billy! Your music, your playing, your band is most inspiring. I really appreciated “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” as your opener in Schaumburg, IL July 2021! Great show! Looking forward to many more in the future! ✌🏼
Congrats, so grateful your getting the recognition ya'll deserve! You guys work your butts off and the quality of your music shows how much you care about tradition and values. Can't imagine life without this band, you bring a smile to my face everyday when I play whatever song pops into my head and I can't help but listen again and again sometimes. Love ya'll so much! Thank you for being you
The thing about Billy is, that he's still Billy. He's kept his head.
Really is genuinely there for the music
Such big respect to you for that, Billy. Paw. Absolute legend.
You know him personally?
@@c.c.schaeffer8678 WTH?
Thoughts are like fireworks, it takes just a spark for a beautifully creative thought.
Thanks for thanking a teacher.
Some teachers are thank worthy.
Well deserved Grammy. Billy's talent is remarkable. And the fact they put so many of their full concerts on YT is fantastic.
They do the Grateful Dead thing... they actually encourage you to tape and pass around/ post recordings of there shows as long as your not profiting. Such a stark contrast from so many other acts today.
Good wins!
Talent is insufficient without tons of hard work.
@@stevebrown4432 And who ever insinuated that Billy and his band don't work their asses off? All you have to do is realize all the new tunes they bring constantly to their fans. I'm talking about covers and traditional tunes. I am constantly amazed at the number of tunes they put out.
@@jcx5659 No one. It's a general belief amongst a lot of my non musical friends that most musicians ability comes from natural talent. They don't understand that while they were hanging out at the mall Duane Allman was holed up in his garage playing guitar.
He came to our school and played for us. Mrs. Mercer was also my favorite teacher!
He knows what it feels like to have to sell his guitar or to have to pawn it. Now his time has come. Goodness wins !!!!!
When he started making money with his music, he tracked down his stepdad's Martin D-93 guitar that he had sold to feed the family. He bought it back and gave it to him.
Done it
I've lost many guitars to the pawn shop, I was happy he got it back.
Never been able to afford anything nice anyway but love to play. Love to listen to Billy Strings.
Would be cool to meet him, talk about a lot things. He is very interesting. Meet me at the river. Turmoil and tinfoil my favorites
Edward Knoch
I’ve heard that story. One of his old videos I think. The guy selling it finally agreed to take payments over time so he could buy it.
I already had a ton of respect as billy as a musician, now I respect him as a human being. Such a humble soul. Please retain that asset buddy ❤️💙
I agree 100 % ✌
Indeed. His humanity is every bit as important as his musical skills.
I love the relationship between Billy and his dad!🤗
I hope he makes a album billy and papa strings that would be awesome
Seems like with everything he hasn’t let all this get to his head. Seems like a genuine soul. Stay grounded and true to yourself. The gift you were given is great. Keep on inspiring others and laying it down. Congrats.
I love that, he remembers where he came from, the people who inspired him and treasures those memories. Billy Strings is a class act and always will be.
Every time I hear this young man talking, the first words to come out of his mouth are “My dad……” He is very sweet and appreciative.
Too bad Grammys are no longer an indicator of anything. Billy is so talented and entertaining. He does so deserve all the awards and success. He soars above most entertainers of today. Hopefully he can continue to do so.
FYI - thank you miss Mersey . And all the Music teachers who fight to get into the schools to help us. RIP Mr Ames thank you.
Love too see the local kid hitting it big time. Yet still being bill
I worked with him and his brother Aaron at the Grand Traverse Resort and the job that he had was humbling to say the least. He did it with a smile and basically all the spirit you see in him on the stage. But at the same time he was doing that job he had a goal for himself. He would get out of work and just go downtown and sit on a bench and play. Eventually he started doing some gigs in the local bars, hooked up with Don julin and basically his career took off from there. I believe he will always be humble and that is also a testament to his parents.
Huge fan! I listen to Billy Strings every day! He earned every ounce of that award!!! Big Congratulations Billy!!!
Isn’t he amazing?
Just saw him live again last night. He and the rest of the musicians give every ounce of their talent, skill, energy, & love to every moment of that incredible performance.
Good job, Billy! The world loves you and needs talented people like you. Stay healthy and humble. Peace!
I love this guy! What an incredible musician and human being.
kudos to this amazing spirit and talent. SO GLAD he survived his childhood and that music was the thread to keep him afloat. He's a sweet soul. Thank you for helping so many!
His music teacher ❤️
What a nice young man thoughtful encouraging considerate. And an amazingly gifted musician.❤
Grammy overdue and greatly deserved.
It takes decades to have talent like this show up.
i hope he saves the genre.
This award for you Mr Billy makes me so happy.
Mrs.mercer was my favorite music teacher as well and he's not wrong shes always been so supportive to people who want to keep on going with there music career. Just so cool to see a muir resident win something amazing congrats Billy
Billy deserves all the acolytes in the world . He’s a world class player and also seems like a down to earth very nice young man .
Kid I am a 60 year and I am here to let you know you will go as far as you want! Don't stop! Keep going.
Billy Strings shows other people that play to love what you do and be you. Do it your way. Billy Strings is all joy! Bravo Billy Strings... 💕👍
thanks for writing the songs you sing . good music never dies
A truly genuine hard working young man.His band puts on a show that entertains from start to finish. Hope to see them live someday.
Been following him for a while. So happy to see him get some recognition.
Well deserved, well deserved, well deserved. And the icing on the cake was seeing JT Gray give out the award for best Country Album. Glad to see Bluegrass getting some good love.
I just love Billy Strings.
I love that he's a michigander, humble, phenomenal and I really felt that when he was talking about Mrs. Mercer! Awww!!
I've never been a fan of bluegrass. However, over the past few years of all my friends listening to Billy, and me watching his interviews, I have seriously reconsidered my position. What a great guy, keep it up Billy
Huge talent. Showed tremendous determination to fight through all the obstacles. Seems like a heck of a nice person too.
His honesty is above reproach.
Frikken love Billy strings
Me too! He's so versatile
I’m glad you won a Grammy, well deserved. I also know you are a student of the art.
Picking ,grinning, singing,and winning.well deserved.
Again, congrats Billy and band! Well deserved. All your hard work and persistance payed off. Stay humble and stay clean please. Please go visit your music teacher and take the Grammy along with you along with your guitar. Love and blessings from Westland Mi.
love this guy, greetings from Ireland Billy.
I knew you were gonna get accolades .Love you it's just beginning. You are changing the world .
JUST HEARD ABOUT HIM LAST WEEK FIRST TIME .....GOOD ON HIM
Welcome on your adventure lol. The rabbit hole is deep with Billy Strings.
Billy we love you and are thrilled to see you get this nod! You deserve it! Cheers to all the boys in the band! We are stoked!
He’s talking about being tired. Our band did two shows yesterday, one outdoors in the heat and noise. We were bushed! We are our own roadies too. We’re all over 60. We know what he’s talking about!
We love Billy, he’s “real people”.
Home, is a great album.. it’s among the best. I look forward to the band’s next project... and by they way. Thanks fir all the fine live music during COVID... it was a ballsy move and much appreciated..
He stays true to the old school music and still can take it past where he found it. Great music.
Wow, love the sound! Listening to the band every day. DGL
I really like you Billy, and watching the band work together really inspires this old dude! I like watching you shift gears and rock out on electric from time to time. I love it all.
I'm so proud of this guy man. All inspiring.
I can't wait to see Billy and the band live. I guess the days of small venues might be over.
Incredible musician and lovely soul.
Big time congrats to all in band, really dig the tunes over here !
"Feel the glory of playing for people..." All too few will ever know that feeling. I am grateful to have experienced it myself a few times.
Great person, outstanding musician! Billy, wishing you the Greatest Inspiration & Good Fortune. Vince James (Ajello)
So happy for you Billy!!!! You and your amazing band absolutely deserve the Grammy.
After this interview, (I've seen em all), you are Officially The Interim Goat! Congratulations!!!🏆
Congratulations Billy! Your amazing skills have been pretty obvious for awhile. I am really not surprised you got this. Just keep on keeping on. That dead poster on the wall behind your is pretty cool. Avalon is where my grandparents met. Looking forward to seeing a lot more of you.
What a down to earth and honest musician. He loves his band and they seem to love him and world class musicians all across. The Grammy was well deserved.
My daddy LOVES Billy! I introducedhim to it. At first he was meh. Then the more I played for him, the more into he got. Now, there's no talk of nothing but Billy!
I wish my father could listen to Billy's band. He died about 12 years ago at the age of 87. He got into The Chambers Brothers and The Texas Tornadoes so I reckon he was game for Mr. Strings & Co.
I first saw Billy probably 4-5 years ago in my home state ,home of bluegrass Kentucky at romp. It was a late night set, intimate to say the least. This kid blew my mind! I knew he was 100% real deal! Congrats Billy! U deserve it!!! Hope to see u live soon!
Billy is 20yrs younger that me but he IS me! Grew up in the same type of town and same socioeconomic background, I also had addiction issues and his whole demeanor is go close to who I am. I'm guessing I'm not the only one who could say this. Here's to realizing that we all have so much more in common than differences.
@billystrings your amazing and your band is the Bomb! Love you & your soul dude! Keep on keepin it on! 😘👏❤️🤗🎶🎵🎶🎵💯🎶🎵🎶🎵
Great interview, Billy will have to make room for more Grammy awards methinks.
my family is really close to billy! they play bluegrass together and he's a cool dude :) my sister and i saw him a lot at bluegrass festivals our parents brought us to
Billy is such a great inspiration just a outstanding inspiration of a human being
Congratulations from Portland, Michigan!
Wish I could pick like he does wow! Congrats !🎉🍾🎊
Praying he comes to the uk need to hear him and the band
I never liked bluegrass, until Billy Strings came along.
@ChalkedUpHonkers me too.
Billy is such a polar opposite of the turds getting mass produced and pushed on the radio. He's humble and laid back which is refreshing to see. Thanks for the interview
I really like Billy. He's got a lot going on for him, and good on him for taking the wheel.
God bless Billy.
i like to watch billy playing with daddy strings. happy music makes you smile
I had no idea this dude was from my neck of the woods. When I first saw his videos, I figured he was from the south. Judgin books, man.
Thank You Billy! You are as real and honest as music should be.
I'm happy for the fab 4 and Billy in particular. it's awesome!
Love your handle of fab 4 Hal! Awesome sir.
My mom grew up in Belding, and I spent a lot of time in Ionia as a kid. Really awesome to find out that someone from that town probably went to the same galaxy bowl that I did
Sounds like he's Doin' what he Loves and Loves what he's doin".
Great to appreciate artists like Billy strings thanks Wood TV8
This Guy (and his band) have worked hard, from long weekends at festivals as a pick-up player(s) to the top headliner. Its dedication to something you love, and lets not forget the fans and contemporaries. The respect Billy gets from everyone is well earned. Whats more is his business model. Hours and hours of free youtube vids had built a loyal following that is willing to pay for live concerts and recording and keeps growing by leaps and bounds...and he hasn't even hit the European scene yet.
Bless this new wave of youngsters still doing it right.....strings is a fitting name....
Above all that talent.... he is just a good human being
More wisdom and humility in that young man than most people twice his age.
Gotta love billy man
Billy come back to Ionia and play a show at the Steele Street Brewery! We love you brother!
And play the Ionia free fair as it was called back in the day when my band played there with the New colony Six.
I discovered and followed Billy for a couple years on YT and then last year I found out I knew his folks back inna day when we were all young. I was stunned!
Really impressed with Mr. Strings, and hope I can see him live some day. Live your life Billy you’re doing great. Thank you for the music.
Proper star and a top bloke. Nice to see him get recognition so young.
Congrats, what an honor!
His music is truly a gift and I am greatful for it
I have so much love for him and his music. I discovered him around 6 months ago and have not stopped listening
Well deserved award and so humble about it .. amazing musician genius in the making
Thanks Billy, been listening to your shows for awhile online of course. Just love what you said at the end for the young kids to keep trying and be what you want and "to keep both hands of the wheel". best wishes
Billy Strings you are the GREATEST. KEEP ON PICKING GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR BANDPPRAYERS FROM A FRUSTRATED GUITAR PKAYER 82
Years old yoo late for me
Love all the music you and your Father play together dint stop.
An incredibly gifted guitarist. Would love to see a live show but don’t know if he will ever come to Australia.
You still locked inside your homes held hostage over there by psychotic Stasi style police unless you take Big Pharma's poison shot?
That last question was weird but billy handled it like a boss
Great artist, and so is his dad, love watching videos of them playing together. Congratulations
Congrats to you! I miss live music/concerts! Hopefully you'll play at the Wheatland Festival in Remus if we EVER get over Covid19❣💃
Congratulations Billy! Your music, your playing, your band is most inspiring. I really appreciated “Take Me Out To The Ballgame” as your opener in Schaumburg, IL July 2021! Great show! Looking forward to many more in the future! ✌🏼
So humble. Love this guy
Atta Boi Billy.... your an amazing Artist and performer!!!
Congrats, so grateful your getting the recognition ya'll deserve! You guys work your butts off and the quality of your music shows how much you care about tradition and values. Can't imagine life without this band, you bring a smile to my face everyday when I play whatever song pops into my head and I can't help but listen again and again sometimes. Love ya'll so much! Thank you for being you