When was the last time you heard someone referred to as a "Whiz Kid"? Well, if you've ever seen Billy Strings play guitar you know the term fits him perfectly. Billy, raised in Michigan and now residing in Nashville, is a twenty four year-old phenomenon who is one of the most blistering flatpickers in all the land. Join Billy and his crackerjack band as they celebrate the legend of Arthel "Doc" Watson, the man who arguably has had the most profound influence on the way the acoustic guitar is played as a lead instrument in folk, old-time, and bluegrass music today!
VIDEO HERE (1 hour, 5 minutes)
hell yes!
ReplyDeletedude just rips
WOW HFS !
ReplyDeleteWow....now he's a picker....I'll bet his nose gets a real workout....if you can sit still without tapping your foot you are dead....
ReplyDeleteAnd a nice guy.
ReplyDeleteBill Strings can really play... not just anyone can cover Doc Watson tunes and do them justice. He's got a very bright future ahead of him. But there will never be another Doc Watson. I saw him live twice and count myself lucky enough to see/hear the man in person. The word "genius" gets tossed around too much in music, but Doc earned the title and more.
ReplyDeleteI'll have to check this one out as I am a huge Doc Watson fan.
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