Tag: Billy Strings

  • Billy Strings, Me and Dad, 2022 on Rounder

    Billy Strings, Me and Dad, 2022 on Rounder

    Love this album which features Billy Strings and his dad, Terry Barber. It includes a print of artwork Billy did as a child “When I grow up, I want to be a bluegrass player.” Mission accomplished, I’d say. There’s also a great long concert on YouTube live from Traverse City Michigan: My copy, direct from…

  • Billy Strings, Renewal, 2021 on Rounder

    Billy Strings, Renewal, 2021 on Rounder

    I first heard of Billy Strings because he started showing up in YouTube recommended videos next to lots of other performers I follow – sometimes actually duetting with them, other times just at the same festivals or similar stages. Seems like the classic word-of-mouth artist, making it by spending his time on the festival circuit,…

  • Billy Strings, Home, 2019 on Rounder Records

    Billy Strings, Home, 2019 on Rounder Records

    This was the 4th LP from Billy Strings (the first two with Don Julin) and his first on Rounder – it won Best Bluegrass Album for 2021. I heard about Billy Strings through youtube videos suggested based on other Americana acts – some really strong word-of-mouth based on touring, though I haven’t had a chance…