Béla Fleck - Wheels Up (Live) 

As a musician myself I can't even comprehend the complexity of this set. Long live bluegrass

Michael Cleveland steals the show even in a room full of show-stealers.

'Bout close enough to perfect for me! ❤❤

A room full of geniuses.

Michael Cleveland always makes folks smile. He brings a different draw to every song he plays. To say stacked lineup. Possibly a understatement. Lol

I was lucky enough to be at Lyons Co this same day, while they were practicing this song. Believe it or not, this version was a practice run before they played it later that night, on the Rockygrass stage. Stellar!!! Bela and this band debuted My Bluegrass Heart that evening, and we were totally in awe of all the musicians. They killed it! So glad this version got filmed and recorded. Bluegrass perfection!!

Phenom - all of 'em. Nothing but cascades of notes, and not one of them off. wow!

Wow, talk about an all-star team, this is just about as good as it gets.

This is like country, fusion jazz, and classical musical all meshed into a giant beautiful ball of fire!!! ❤❤❤

Sierra’s intro to her second pass is insane, and her first one she just bounces right off of Brian Sutton’s motif! She’s amazing But then again, everyone in this band is ripping it!

They're all great. Sierra Hull's mandolin playing is off the charts.

That violenolist is immensively talented. Probably up with the top best bluegrass players in the world. Keeping good feeling at that tempo is really hard to do and he pulls it off perfecto.

"I got blisters on my fingers".....just from listening!!

I just now learned of Bela Fleck, as it is his 65th birthday today, July 10, 2023, and it's in Bing News Birthdays. Blown away. Simply amazing. New favorite. Haven't seen talent like this in many years.

Rick Beato brought me here, love it !!

Bryan Sutton is one of the most satisfying-to-listen-to flat pickers of all time.

I've been studying Spanish - working long hours and trying to soak it up. End of day, I watch this video - sometimes twice - and I leave the room in a state of joy. That smile at 2:43 is like the sun breaking through. Thank you every one.

That is one incredible group of performers. Wow!

fantastic live performers

Sierra's playing is so clean and sharp, it boggles the mind

Holy guacamole, that's some damn fine music! I loves me some jamgrass and these fine folks look like they've been woodshedding for the entire pandemic! Throw in some saucy jazz licks and this sextet could be the next Strength in Numbers. Bravo, lady and gents. 💖 👏

Bela Fleck and his brother Bena Fleck have made their parents proud with all theyve accomplished.

If you're feeling low , as a music lover this music will definitively cheer you up ! Terrific good stuff from these GIANTS.

Like a breath of fresh air in a smoky forest fire. This is a real band; they listen and look at each other while playing so clean and beautifully. The Grateful Dead used to do this.

banjo touchin's by bela fleck

First few seconds i fell in love ❤❤❤

They played almost 4 hours at our local theater. Nice to see Bela actually doing some creative melodic work and not just standard riffs with his improv.

This is one of the best bluegrass units I've ever seen....I love love love Michael Cleveland but I love every one of them...

Left of Cool Album started the whole ❤ affair for me😊

It wasn't really until the fifth or sixth time watching this that I took full notice of all of the smiles around the circle. These folks are having BIG FUN playing this and it shines through in the music!

Grammy winner definitely! Tracks with Sierra and Molly are my favourites. Strider is the best instrumental of the year...it takes my troubles away..Thanks Molly!..

Shredders, one and all!

When you put together an A Team of musicians like that, you know it will shine. Best of the Best

Now that's what I call joy Ride.

Holy sheeet!

This is a fantastic band. Michael Cleveland reminds me of Scotty Stoneman. Bryan is an animal. Bela and Sierra on top of their game. Bravo you all...

An absolute treat to the soul. ❤

Shoes just don't get a whole lot shiney-er than this!!! I'm so glad there is these guy's music to love. Superb.

oh yes oh yes. One of my favorites. with some of my favorite people. Thank You

Sierra ❤

This is virtuosity with an added bonus, it blows me away And puts a smile on my face. Thank you very much.

This lady is on a whole different dimension

Uplifting would be an understatement!

Béla! this SMOKES. Hot damn!!!

the guitar was feelin the fiddle playin

The amount of talent in that one place is staggering.

Fire. Love the quick tempo...these people are ridiculously talented.

Oh wow, these guys are sizzling! One instrument is missing....fire extinguisher :D

Oh man saw em last night....jaw dropping!!!!!Fifth row center Keswick Theater

The whole album is insanely good. 'My Bluegrass Heart' is up there now with my entire Alison Krauss collection and a few other things that are prized musical recordings. I love Michael Clevelands grin when he's playing something amazing. They are all amazing.

Whoa, my first introduction to Michael Cleveland! What a talented group!

Wonderful! Reminds of the feeling I had when I heard "Drive" the first time.

Wonderful music, thank you ❤

Michael Cleveland is an Amazing Dude

The difference between Bluegrass Musicians and some "other" music styles is that a genuine Bluegrass Musician really has to know their stuff. They don't fake anything or just "fluff" along with the band. Each individual is a stand alone brilliant player, together they are like a finely oiled and tuned engine. Precise and exacting in their performance. No one individual overplays or underplays. They do not make bones by walking on each other, but rather each one makes all about them sound better! THIS is why I hold Bluegrass music in the highest regard! Bravo!!! Brilliant!

How freaking great is this. Loved every bit of each instrument. Just well done!!!

Insanely beautiful

Man, what's not to love?!! 🎵

Wow that's some HOT pickin'.. Sounds super. And they're all the right musicians for this mix. Couldn't have found anyone any better.

This is gonna be the most STACKED album ever!

From Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 this is fire

I misread the title and thought I had clicked on Bela’s warm up. Found a hoot of a jam instead. Have a good day!

Man, talk about a super group! Bela, thanks for your "bluegrass heart" What a wonderful treat!

Ahhh I'm commenting again on this video and song only because it literally makes me emotional to see such beautiful music.❤❤❤

Bela's DRIVE is my all time Fav album, and I have listened to it well over 300 times end to end. This upcoming album sounds like it might be just as good.

I'm Portuguese (the tiny country Americans think to be a province of Spain, but came to divide the world discovering with the Spanish, and has a large community in the US) and I do love traditional American music. This is balm for the soul, not to mention the insane skill level.

Wow!

All of them are ridiculous! And Sierra Hull 😍

I love the end where Serra can't contain herself from jumping and spinning in joy.

Sounds so good

WOW!

LOVE! LOVE!! LOVE!!! I have not heard them play for decades! OMG, am I that auld? LOL

The talent here is amazing. Some of the finest acoustic musicians around. I'm glad they are all sharing their talents with us.

It has to be said, NOCOAST did an absolutely FABULOUS job on the filming and bloody Perfect audio for this! I am listening to this song daily and NOCOAST's stellar job never leaves me wanting anything else. Bela, DRIVE is my all time fav album, and I have listened to it end to end over 200 times. And now, Wheels Up is in my top 5 all-time greatest Bluegrass flavoured songs now. Thanks so much for all the music.

So good.

Marvellous

I've been waiting 2 years to see you live in West Virginia. I swear if Covid delays this concert any longer I'm going to lose my mind. Here's to hoping for a healthy 2022 and an amazing show!

1/24/22........car stuck upside down with WHEELS UP in Niagara Falls!!!!!!!!! This piece TOTALLY WORKS!!!!!!

Wow. Just wow. I don’t think anyone truly understands Bela’s level of virtuosity. He’s like a Chopin multiplied by Mozart, to the Nth power of Michael Jordan. Touched by the gods!

So much fun 😀!

All hot players but the dude on the fiddle whoah he bringing the vibe!!! That guy is killing it. rythm, timing, all going on a nother level !!!!!

Awe Man! I was just about to go to bed, tired as heck and ran across this! I'ts gonna be a long night.

Why doesn’t this channel have more subscribers

My favorite so far!!

What an all-star band! Michael looks great! And Sierra is just phenomenal. Love the tune :)

Holy cow!!

That was the Boston Symphony of the banjo world…. Mastertones, Martins, and F-4 mandolins……. wow

Now that was 100% amazing!

Burnin!

And that's a practice run. Just stunning musicianship everywhere, and great to hear a dobro with Bela that isn't Jerry! :) The album looks to be so good it needs two bands to tour it, and then some. I just love this music. It just lifts the soul.

Brillant bluegrass! Wow,going at lightning speed......so so good!

Amazing feelings... Thsnk you...fr India

So many greats playing great music so little time.

Awesome playing 👍

unreal!

The Dukes of Hazzard Love it !!! Awesome Musicians **** Also wathcing with Victor Wooten how funky he can be ***💥wowww the fingerpicking

Wow, some awe-mazing picking & strumming here!!!

I've watched this video every week since it was posted, and if there is a better bluegrass instrumental number out there I am not aware of it! This lifts my spirits every time I watch it, and I'm so glad I saw them live in April. Thanks!

The apex of newgrass. They done did it!

Fan de bluegrass!! Extrardinaire! quel plaisir!