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You probably wont ever see this but my 2yr old daughter is obsessed with this video. She literally asks for Billy Strings with the "bodytaur" (guitar) to sit and watch you sing. And a 2yr old to sit still for a while is a miracle 😂 i think she may br your biggest fan! Keep it up, you are doing amazing!

This young man ought to be on the radio 24 hours a day

In india we have no clue about Blue grass - Man this is real music - Very humble musicians - no hype - no special sets or costumes

What a group /band of country/bluegrass musicians. WOW, could listen to them repeatedly.

Who else watches this all the time?

Our newest iconic true All-American musician. A beam of light in darkness. Thank- you for continuing where Doc Watson left off. He's looking down with a big proud smile. Thank you for sharing your gift and making the world a better place!

Billy and the band are something else . His understanding of the history of flat pickin guitar is impressive.Billys dad taught him well . Run with it son .

Shout out to the bass player learning songs on the fly❤

Young Billy is a walking encyclopedia of priceless Bluegrass songs. I'm beyond impressed. The young man is not only a seasoned musician but an excellent vocalist. He's a national treasure for sure. Great band all around.

I was born in Asheville North Carolina. Dad got us out of there , for a better life in the triangle.I have always loved bluegrass and Doc is a home boy who was humble and loving man . Im so proud of Billy for keeping his music 🎶 Alive for a whole new generation to appreciate and enjoy.Yes Billy is an old soul, me too. So much talent in one body. Keep educating the people what great music 🎵 is .

Doc Watson has been my favorite guitarist since I first heard of him. Glad to see Billy doing this. Pay close attention to Docs blues playing with his son and then his grandson, that's the best of Doc. I got to hand it to Billy Strings for telling us these stories and the history of Ole Doc and especially for playing his music, may Doc rest in peace. I don't know if these two ever got together, ever met, I'm sure Doc would've wanted to and would've toured with Billy. Imagine that?

The dear lord in heaven blessed us when this was all born by Billy and his associates. Ever entertaining ❤ !

Walk on boy. This take should be preserved for historical record. Tip of hat to that mando player too.

Billy makes Doc's songs sound even better. Billy is my favorite musician by a landslide. Real freakin music!!!! unbelievable talent. I have been trying to learn and i cant imagine getting to his level.

I love how educational he makes this whole experience. Billy’s got an old soul.

I saw Doc in Canada years ago. You could just feel the love he put into his music. He did Shady Grove by himself. I thought it was because it was too personal. As they were walking off stage, someone near me shoulted, "We Love you, Doc!" and he stopped for a second and seem to look right at the guy and smiled.

The guitar picking and the singing is intense. Clean, precise and energetic. This is the most exciting combo I have heard in a long time. Then the banjo player just kills! WOW. When the mandolin player started in, my brain about exploded. The future of bluegrass is bright.

Great tribute to Doc and Merle. My grandfather and Doc was first cousins! I remember hearing Doc play all these songs!

Got to give the bass man props. It looks like he’s learning some of these songs on the fly and doing a hell of a job.

I’m so glad that I found this young man and his band, absolutely the most talented group. Beautiful music!

I sat 10 feet from Doc Watson as he played at the Suwanee River Folk Festival in 1970. He was my hero. Tony Rice and Norman Blake kept the torch alive. But now we got Molly Tuttle and Billy Strings. We are so lucky. It's so wonderful to hear Billy pay tribute to Doc.

People mostly talk about Billy's guitar playing genius, but damn...he is a hell of a good singer too.

Doc was my # 1 when I first learned acoustic. Loved him. Saw him live twice. Second time he took a flat picking break and was so enthusiastic he fell over backwards in his chair. Never missed a beat. Finished the song laying back with his legs in the air . Stunning.

America.....you have something very special in this young man, who pays homage to a bluegrass legend in his heart, fingers, and words. Good to see some of the younger generation keeps the older generation living, along with a vital part of Americas history. God bless you all the way from Australia.

I grew up in North Carolina and Doc and later, Merle's music was almost always a part of the music playing in our house. Billy...Thank you for honoring his legacy. AMEN.

Doc would be proud !

Billy Strings is the only Blue grass singer who fills the stadiums

How can you not fall in Love with this wonderful Music?

I'm 75 years old, and when I was 16, my grandparents took me downtown Mpls. (on a bus no less) to the Guthrie Theater to see Doc Watson! He was so awesome, and I still have the program from that time. It is a precious memory. He'd be so proud of you Billy!! You're amazing!

If! If I could, I would keep pushing the thumbs up button for this whole performance.

I have been listening to Billy and the boys since the middle of the pandemic when I tripped over billy, dust in a baggie, on RU-vid. Hook on him worse than I ever was on meth. I would play these longer concerts and be there stuck to the TV. Watching the videos. Couldn't just listen. Had to watch. I went on the Billy quest.. I think the first one I heard was in the tacky house with the gut in the t-shirt and flip flops.. wow what a baby he was. I proceeded to listen to all of it. Lost a man that didn't get it. Course he didn't get much. Good riddance. Thanks Billy. I had a daughter that would be your age, y'all were two weeks and a million years apart. She passed away at the very beginning of the pandemic... Dec.8th 2019. At twenty seven, I was devastated to say the least. I am still. Will always be pissed that my kid had the ADUCITY TO BEAT me the heaven. I always will be.

I love watching how he just falls into the role, and he does it so flawless.. He was clearly born to lead this kind of amazing sound into the future. Classic, and ever evolving to a more beautiful and modern form. I simply love listening to people with true passion, playing and singing what they love, as much as I love enjoying listening to it. This is the definition of passion, and commitment

This is the first time I heard Billy Strings, what an accomplished musician this guy is. I could listen to this band all night long and not get bored. You sure are blessed Billy Strings.

66 year old retired rocker here... would occasionally listen and marvel at bluegrass... but THIS my friend commands respect for well rounded talent! WOW... I can listen to this for HOURS ON END!

Half of my family is from the Appalachian Mountain of Mitchell County, NC. This music just fills my soul, plum full! You fellas are so talented and I Love Every Note! Stunning, Amazing flat picking! Thank You, Billy, Billy, Drew and Royal! You're all, Masters of your instruments! This is the best Bluegrass, since Doc, Lester and Earl. Let us not forget Dear Ole, Wayne Henderson too. ))) THANK YOU ALL,, for this Precious TREASURE and for keeping it Alive ! This brings big tears to my eyes, when I think of our Beloved Doc and Merle.

God has truly blessed this young man. I can see Doc smiling down upon him from his heavenly porch.

Not sure what is more impressive, Billy knowing these songs or the bassist learning them in 10 seconds.

The future of bluegrass is in good hands with players like this young man!

So young ans so ... amazing ...

Best music siens i left alabama.god bless.

It's great to hear youngsters like Billy Strings carry the torch of this priceless AMERICAN music that should never be forgotten!

Its good to see youth in Blue Grass.

He's like Doc but with a wider repertoire of styles. His old- time stuff with his dad is actually my favorite, but this young man is a fucking genius regardless. Thank you, Billy, you're the most inspiring young musician I've found in a decade ❤

I’m amazed that there are steadfast bluegrass fans that don’t actually like Billy Strings.

GOOD GOD ALMIGHTY THIS BOY CAN PICK!!!!! DOC WOULD BE PROUD!!

He's also just a great story teller. He honors the past and puts his modern spin in. Amazing performer!

0:59 "Train that carried my girl from town" 3:57 into "Black Mountain Rag" 7:48 "Southbound" 12:12 "Walk on boy" 16:40 "John Henry" 20:12 "Little Saddie" 24:40 "Tom Dooley" 31:00 "The Coocoo" 35:20 "The Wagoner's Lad" 41:20 "Beaumont rag" 45:11 "Down In The Valley To Pray" 48:15 "Cocaine blues" 52:25 "Way Downtown" 56:50 "Gonna lay down my old guitar" Got tired of scrolling through the comments to find this.

This version of “Southbound” is incredible!

This is like gold flowing through my ears unto my soul! My cup filleth up 👊🫀🍻

Crazy where he's been in 5 years!❤

That transition into black mountain rag!! 🔥 🔥

The banter! Best day of my life

I don't think I have ever smiled for an hour and 5 minutes straight before I clicked on this video.

Goddamn.. Billy is awesome, but his boy playing banjo is amazing. And the dude playing the mandolin is equally amazing. This is a pleasure to listen to. The talent here is beyond belief.

A whole set of Doc songs? Goodness, gracious!

He is seriously one of my favorite musicans of all time, I always wonder is he as awesome in person as his presence on stage. He seems so genuine!

I hadn't realized before what a historian Billy is, and what a natural story teller.

If Doc Watson heard this... his chest would swell with pride and he would have that great smile that went from ear to ear.....

I am not usually the fangirl type but Billy has changed that, I am so in love with his talent,his voice, his passion! I don't care what anyone says 🤷 he is truly the greatest guitarist of all time! 🐐 bmfs 💘 baby! 💘

I got my first guitar at 15, and I taught myself how to play. I thought I was good, sometimes real good. I hear Billy play 1 song and I'm like---50 years and I'm ready to put down this guitar and just go back to pickin' my nose. Go get 'em Billy!

This will be a treasure in time, a jewel for the ages! RESECT Billy for actually caring to learn what mountain music is about. Most people don't understand us folks of East Tennessee. Mountain music is real life about real people.

These guys amaze me . True musicians. Thank you lord

Something tells me I saw Doc Watson .. in Portland it would could might'a been .. it's good stuff, a musical hearty meal .. hey Billy .. you there carryin' it forward ..

Drew is such an astonishing player too on the mandolin I love the stunt he pulled on his ride on the Beaumont rag

Unbelievable. These days, music companies are clamoring over the Morgan Wallen’s of the world, but this guy goes unnoticed. This is three years old as I’m watching it. I hope success comes to this man in whatever way he wants it.

Billy is such a "Doc head" lol. He is so wholesome and really just so glad he has introduced me to his legendary inspirations!

The cords will touch millions of hearts

Sweet Jesus! The gifts God gave to these Hallelujah!!! and Amen!

I pity anyone who could thumbs down this set, the future of bluegrass and roots music is in fine hands. Considering Billy's tenuous beginnings, his professional career is a testament to focus, hard work and determination. I know his father imbued the respect and love of the music through his childhood,,, what kind of pride his family must have !! So glad the RU-vid engine brought this up, I've watched many dozens of Billy videos, this is certainly a top contender, thank you to the group that filmed and produced this.

0:59 "Train that carried my girl from town" 3:57 into "Black Mountain Rag" 7:48 "Southbound" 12:12 "Walk on boy" 16:40 "John Henry" 20:12 "Little Saddie" 24:40 "Tom Dooley" 31:00 "The Coocoo" 35:20 "The Wagoner's Lad" 41:20 "Beaumont rag" 48:15 "Cocaine blues" 52:25 "Way Downtown" 56:50 "Gonna lay down my old guitar"

Billy Strings My granddaughter got me to listen to you and she was right. Keep on playing Docs music. Hope to see you at Rocky Grass soon.

Wow I grew up off bluegrass outlaw country just finding him I been living under rock or something.

Finding shows like this makes not being be to sleep no so bad

We've lost Doc, but gained Billy. Amazing musicians.

Amazing how much he sounds like Doc

I was raised on blue grass music. I feel like I'm back home county is great but blue grass Rock's!

I'm Addicted to this Video....... I can't STOP watching it.

Doc’s smiling! I know I am; Billy covers Doc’s songs with heart and soul.

I have watched this entire thing 70 times

Holy smokes! That is some virtuosic playin right there!

Brings up memories of when I was a child in the sixties while a new music was being born in rock there was an older family music that continued on to this day through young men like these. I'm reunited with my familys past thank you Billy

One of the best sets I've ever listened to... so enjoyable to hear Billy's energy and passion for Doc's style of playing.

🎼🔥❣️🔥🎼 ; Good ole Doc!!! An Gentleman!!!

Thanks Billy my family roots ran around Applalachia .

You guys make an awesome band , thanks for the wonderful performances

Listened as a kid, loved the blues & country then. 50+ years later love it still esp. with a "kid" (to me) playing & singing the way he does. No walking around like a chicken...picken, grinnin & great renditions. Great band members too...finest caliber! Hopefully he'll be doing it 50 years from now.

Always love this, everytime I watch it.

God has got a history of taking the great ones early please god let us keep billy as long as we can

Kudos to the bass player getting up on stage without knowing these tunes.

First of all, I never knew I liked music like this until recently. Second of all, HUGE props to the bass player.

😊good to hear this for the first time🎶 I'm English and Love the Bluegrass Country now through Kempters, Clifton Hicks & Aaron Stevens 😊❤🎉

Doc was huge, period. I'm sure he is up there.

I LOVE this music. was raised in Michigan too . Listened and danced to this kind of music a lot. Billy you are so talented and even better with your fantastic band.

Can't stop listenin' to this video... most excellent flattop pickin' by "Billy Smokin' Supersonic Strings".

Hopefully the day I go, I'll be listening to some of this. THANKYOU Doc& Billy.

Words cannot do these guy justice!!!! WOW!!!!! Just WOW.. Never thought I'd get my head blown again like this!!! Can't wait for festival season!!!!

Not only great raw music, but a history lesson as well.

You are a treasure to this old man

Billy Failing, Banjo is bad ass, what a perfect band here, everything in sync! Love you boy's music 🎶 Thank You 💘😘💚💨

If Billy recorded an album dedicated to Doc I would buy it