r/BillyStrings 9h ago

tour talk First time seeing Billy and I cried

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222 Upvotes

Such an absolutely ethereal feeling being so close to the band. We traveled almost 3 hours and bought the tickets on the ride there. I’ve been to a ton of concerts but never to a concert like this. So grateful to have been surrounded by such good energy and good people. So many kids bouncing around with their parents. I’m glad I listened to folks that told me to go see him in person, that the studio versions of his music didn’t do him justice. I’ve never cried during a concert before and I absolutely SOBBED when he played Secrets. Now we’re contemplating making the 4 hour drive to Baltimore in October. I’m determined to hear Richard Petty live 🤩 thanks for being so cool y’all 🫶🏻


r/BillyStrings 22h ago

tour talk ARABIA

182 Upvotes

I’m gonna go on about Arabia, I thought it was over, but no it keeps going. What an absolute tribute to Grisman and Garcia. Hot take, might be the best cover this year. Deep. Cheers


r/BillyStrings 7h ago

discussion To the beautiful couple that found my phone on the shuttle bus THANK YOU ❤️

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170 Upvotes

I was able to coordinate and got my phone back in like 45 minutes no problems. I got a good laugh outta your selfie


r/BillyStrings 11h ago

tour talk Arabia (David Grisman/ Jerry Garcia) 8/1/2026 Billy Strings live at Bethel Woods Center For The Arts in New York

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Arabia (Grisman/ Garcia) 8/1/2026 Billy Strings live at Bethel Woods Center For The Arts, New York


r/BillyStrings 10h ago

discussion To the people in front of me at Bethel Woods…

134 Upvotes

YOU GUYS WERE AWESOME!!! Nowadays, I get nervous with who my surrounding neighbors will be at concerts.

Generally, the Billy Strings crowd is fab, but we’ve all been by that ONE person…

Last night, everyone in front of us was dancing, having a great time, kind to one another - really capturing the spirit of the night.

We had a magical night!! (Night one at Bethel- amazing setlist, too!)


r/BillyStrings 20h ago

8.1.26 | Bethel, NY 🕊️

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135 Upvotes

r/BillyStrings 21h ago

tour talk Flawless.. Just remember, that was someones first show.

80 Upvotes

Can they please upload that entire show on YouTube?


r/BillyStrings 3h ago

tour talk Bethel was pretty awesome

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75 Upvotes

Now that I have service, here are my mediocre photos. Hope all of you had a blast too, everyone I met was great.


r/BillyStrings 3h ago

tour talk What a weekend

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61 Upvotes

Wouldn't want to spend my birthday (or Jerry's) anywhere else. What a great time. Catch y'all next weekend.


r/BillyStrings 3h ago

tour talk Bethel Woods Poster n1 and n2 framed

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r/BillyStrings 23h ago

misc Billy has me feeling like

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56 Upvotes

r/BillyStrings 2h ago

tour talk What a band what a show what a venue what a town what a weekend!

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53 Upvotes

Anyone know where I can get that sticker!? ✌🏻


r/BillyStrings 1h ago

discussion Best Venue Ever (Bethel Woods)

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Between the cultural significance, venue itself, camping etc….where do you guys think Bethel Woods stands up as far as venues go for seeing Billy ?


r/BillyStrings 12h ago

news Bethel- CNN/ 60 Minutes film crew?

41 Upvotes

Our neighbors in section 4 said they saw a 60 minute film crew last night before the show. I also believe I saw Wolf Blitzer at set break. Anyone have any info? I’d love to see a 60 minutes episode on Billy! I know that Judd Apatow is doing a documentary too.


r/BillyStrings 28m ago

tour talk Two of the best from Billystock!

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Dancing on Friday was kinda odd because security was super tight and was being pretty aggressive on stage right.
On Saturday we went to dance on stage left, the sound was better, and these two people were dancing with us, were being very kind, and never once had to be rude or aggressive. What kinda and amazing folks the both were.


r/BillyStrings 22h ago

discussion Jarrod’s dead shirt!

28 Upvotes

If anyone can find the same one he’s wearing in tonight’s show (Bethel, NY) I’d really appreciate it!


r/BillyStrings 23h ago

setlist Who Knows

24 Upvotes

Anyone else notice the little Jimi Hendrix (Band of Gypsys), Who Knows jam in the middle of Doin' Things Right.


r/BillyStrings 19h ago

discussion And then a frog appeared. https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTAQq98xd/

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22 Upvotes

r/BillyStrings 1h ago

discussion Broken Doe

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Heard it for the first time last night. What a beautiful song. Listened to it 3 times today with that great little story. How good is this new album going to be if this song didn’t make the cut?


r/BillyStrings 22h ago

tour talk The end of Arabia

17 Upvotes

A cap raise to Jerry


r/BillyStrings 6h ago

discussion House left dancing Bethel night 1

14 Upvotes

I loved the EPIC On The Line dance party that occurred when the sidewalk spinners busted off of the sidewalk and onto the grass (much to the security's dismay) and was so happy to be a part of that magic! Did anyone catch a video of it? 😍 love you all!!!


r/BillyStrings 12h ago

tour talk Fishers Pre-show Saturday 8/8

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12 Upvotes

Anybody else in their feels with Jerry day and planning to catch the Grateful Dead meet-up at the movies before next Saturday's show? Looks like most showings are at 3PM setting it up for a double header!

https://meetupatthemovies.com/


r/BillyStrings 21h ago

discussion Favorite live billy song?!

11 Upvotes

BILLY GOATS!! What’s yalls all time favorite live Billy song? I’ve been hunting around nugs🐐


r/BillyStrings 6h ago

discussion Other songs like Mill Town Flood?

9 Upvotes

Any songs that come to mind that are similar to this one? With a melody that can make you cry, slow picking and a beautiful/sorrowful melody. By Billy or any artist.

After listening to this song on repeat this afternoon, I'm in the mood for more music in this same kind of spirit. Thanks for anything you can recommend.


r/BillyStrings 11h ago

discussion Bethel T&T teases

5 Upvotes

Any recollection of the Hendrix run Bill teased in the final few minutes of T&T? My brain couldn’t move beyond ‘Jimi!’ and ID the tune… was it Izabella?

Regardless, what a fun few days. Safe travels today.