Billy & the Kids ft. Billy Strings -"China Cat Sunflower" Live | 7/12/21| Relix 

you mean strings and not kreutsman?

He is the one.

BS does GD music the way GD wish they could.. I like to thank the dead for writing some wonderful songs for Billy.. timing is a little backwards but they're all space cadets anyway..

I read in an interview that he got turned on to Garcia's bluegrass work first, which then led to the Dead, which is the opposite case for 99.999% of other guitarists out there.

here's hoping he stays healthy and sober

We stated hes got some magic

0oh yes.. it's gonna be glorious ❤💙❤ know that

I wasn’t sure if that was him or not? Is he part of their band?

@@Mark-kq6ch , dude , that is billy. Of billy and the kids. Lol. Featuring billy strings.

Totally agree. Better than Dead and Co, although I like them too, but this band is just incredible in every way. Takes the Dead vibe to another level. Always loved Billy K. He's the human locomotive. Never gotten the acclaim he deserves.

@@Mark-kq6ch there in his band

@@jimmydean6467 ,dude , what? I'm talking about Bill Kreutzman, the person referenced in the original comment. Lol.

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I'm a 62 year old Deadhead and I'm a huge fan of all the players that you just mentioned. Add Gary Clark Jr to that list and I'd say the future is in very inspired and capable hands. ⚡❤️

Don't forget the amazing Holly Bowling! 😀

@@mrjonthehat I was focusing on guitar players under age 30, but I'll add Sierra Hull on mandolin and Nora Brown on banjo

ive seen them all live, and they are all fucking righteous in their own right. BS def has that Jerry vibe, Marcus has the ABB vibe, and Kingfish has that Buddy Guy vibe. Rock and Blues isnt dead is being born again!

Don't know how anyone can be enthusiastic trying to play at the tempo Bob wants to play. And he still plays half the show looking confused and lost.

Kreutzman has always been a criminally under-appreciated drummer outside Dead cognoscenti. My opinion: the Dead were never better than when BK was holding it down by himself back there.

Love Billy K since 1977 but dig that Billy Strings with those Jerry riffs and licks! Close your eyes, Billy’s going to take you home! Thank you Billy K and young loving Billy Strings. My heart ♥️ swells.

@@adammuzzy2578 the only one confused here is you!

At least as good as Art Blakey…Bill is one of the all time greats for sure.

Have you heard Matteo Mancuso?

you misspelled Jack Pearson

Jay Mascis

Wrong!!! This is an excellent imitation of the Dead. Only thing new is they transition into something other than I Know You Rider. This is fantastic!!! Jerry is smiling for sure!

@@davidcunningham2984 >> I agree 👍 >> not The actual dead band, nothing will ever replace Jerry and the original members. I just like this band better than Dead & Co. Imo Dead and co. Has that sleepy vibe to it with mainly old geezers in the audience (like myself lol) . The Billy & the Kids version of playing Dead tunes has a lot more energy and creativity imo which I personally would prefer seeing live. To each his own. I like how Billy charged $25 a ticket a red rocks. How much would Dead & Co. Cost there? $50, $75, $100?? I'm not sure, but with John Mayer in the Band it's more about the money than the music imo. John is a sellout. The Dead never sold out with commercials in 60 years, but didn't take John long to capitalize off his Dead connection.

I like to survey the employees at RR. This was hands down voted favorite show of 2021.

Me too....tickets sold out in minutes. 😭

How did I not know about this?

me too, both "smiling" and "zoned " peace :-)

That’s no sax player. That’s James Casey. The most talented musician on stage.

He just passed away this week :( RIP James Casey

​@@ReadIcculus93where did you hear that?

@hughmichaels3238 James Casey is in a band called Trey Anastasio Band, with the front man from Phish. Trey and the other band mates put out a heartfelt message about the loss of James Casey. He passed from complications due to cancer :(

I’m with ya. I knew this guy was the right fit when I stumbled upon him two or three years ago. Watching him play acoustic was so reminiscent of Jerry. I’m hoping he likes it so much he stays with it. This is the real deal.

tough shoes to fill. he does that!

Yes! Having fun. That is the key after you learn how to play music.

Just got in. Hey, is that Kreutzman on drums? And who's the bald guy? Isn't BS palying lead with the tatted arms? A little help goes a long Way fom Home. Peace sister. **Ä** Not Fade Away.

@@stefanschleps8758 and also hats off to baldo Tommy! dude can shred AND sing.

You don't cover Dead songs, you let them cover you.

First time hearing "Thunder" and I gotta say it works really well with China Cat

dude yes! this is sooooo tight. tight is THE word to use for these guys

Fun fact, they opened the two day stint with China Cat and closed the second show with Rider. Mind blown

Billy Strings is touring. That's what matters 👍

Nah man, they rythm devils. Think it sounds good now? Invite his twin...

Always enjoyed 72-74 the most for that reason. More freewheeling.

@@robcedar960 YES!

Just had this pop up in my feed last night and I too have been watching it at an unhealthy number of times. Good stuff.

Agreed! So good. Dave Mason plays a stellar version at his shows too, better than the original IMHO.

It was incredible being there man, both night .. insain to say the least! Absolutely the best thing I have ever seen, and I have seen a ton of red rocks shows. As well as incarnations of dead music and this was absolutely special.

Check out the one with Clapton win wood and trucks

Good eye brother

I thought the same thing after those first shows in Hawaii. I still like D&C but this lineup jams much harder imo.

I’m pretty sure it’s Bobby who prefers to play them that way. Apparently according to Trey, during rehearsal for the Fare The Well shows Phil kept encouraging Trey to play faster and Bobby kept telling him to slow down.

Bk is a perfectly timed machine... he's always there, right on time

You can listen through hundreds of old Dead shows and Bill's always there keeping things in line wherever the music goes. He's still got it.

@@maxw.midgett4975 not a popukar opinion in Deadheadland but Weir is the weakest link.

Lsd has that effect with age

Definitely Billy the Kid...

No, he does look happy and relaxed. It's his band and they are superb.

I think hes just been rocking the clean shaven look, not that deep.

The level of jam takes him back to 1969! THUNDER⛈

Other than the difference in genres, there many similarities between Billy and Stevie. Billy is the best I've heard since SRV!

Womp womp womp

Awesome! I Never saw him yet I was hoping to soon in Pgh Aug 11th but not sure I'm going to make it? I broke my collarbone last weekend at my friends mountain camp in WV a plastic chair broke on me by the fire pit used my shoulder to hit the ground of rocks Lol So I'm not to mobile and in pain Ughhh

Yes. Apple Country in Lafayette. Great show. Doc Watson and Garcia, joined and reincarnated

He has one in the regular spot, but also has the one to the right of the snare that just stays in the closed position. Cool idea though.

As a fellow bassist, I agree. Turn up the bass. Always

Reed Mathis is a bass beast!

actually now that I see the rest of the crowd, count the entire audience!