Finally!!! Some Marcus King. With guys like Marcus and Billy there is a hope for youth and the world yet.

These two will write the next chapter in guitar history.

Both of these two cats are world class..

Billy’s singing sounded so much like Doc Watson that if you closed your eyes and just listened you could almost swear old Doc was still alive. And Marcus’ playing was spot on, great job by both young men. ❤️🤘✌️😎

“A town of blues with a jazz river running through it” - Fil 4/1/19 That’s poetry man. 😉 What a beautiful thing to say. I hope they hear it.

You're the best at this stuff Professer.! It's mesmerizing to listen to you explain everything.

"A town of Blues with a Jazz river running through it" That's perfect. I would have never expected to see these two guys together , from different worlds (or so I thought)

That Vintage session is amazing

Together they are a powerhouse of talent.

Just so know, these videos you’re doing are having an effect.. Spent the last hour listening to Marcus King, the gift of a newer artist that almost feels like I dipped into a jar of some memory filled honey, he’s on my playlist now❣️ Thank you🇨🇦

Superb analysis, Fil. I just wish i could add another thumbs up each time i watch this video.

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Fil, you've nailed it again. I've left the world of image-based, highly produced modern music behind for the most part. Artists who have mastered their craft to the point where they can perform anywhere live with such skill that people lean in and listen intently are where it's at. Both of these artists are just oozing with talent that just flows out of them.

Timeless. Pure musicians . Thanks British guitar man musician and lover of music

Maybe close to a couple of hundred thousand dollars in the two guitars. But the ability to play them like that is priceless.

The fellas look like they're having fun on a lazy Sunday afternoon.

U hit it on the head Fil. Guys my age understand this, and we love these young pickers , Billy and Marcus. Great young talent , old school style.

They compliment each other tastefully, fantastic synergy. I always love the clean tone of a Tele🤘🏻

I'm a fan of both of them and it was wonderful to see them play together, I just hope that each of them gets that big break that can propel them to the top! I was laughing as you were describing Marcus's Style as a town of Blues with a river of jazz running through it😃👍

"A town of blues with a river of jazz running through it" THAT'S FANTASTIC! Fil, I completely enjoy your analysis. Your joy shines through.

Marcus showed up at a gig my trio was playing near his gig... next day in Northampton,MA. Cool dude. He liked the sounds we made.

Keep digging up the cool video''s Fil ! Great breakdown,you don't miss a trick... well done ! 😎🎸

The lines Marcus is playing are crazy but, the vocals on Billy are so great and you're right the vocals are what you wouldn't expect to come from Billy .👍love the vintage mics.

This is like making a random stop at a Guitar Center store in Los Angeles and finding your musical hero trying out some vintage instruments, and witnessing a magical moment! I had no interest in the description of this video, but it was Fil analyzing someone I may have heard of, but, really... I clicked on it anyway, because it's Fil and OMG! These guys are truly great! The song, Summertime is a classic, Done by nearly everyone, mostly mediocrely. I've heard performed personally, live, by Janis Joplin so I know what great is, and I think these guys were also GREAT! Thanks, Fil, for bringing this to us.

Extraordinary rendition of a great classic by these two young guys.

I've never seen these two play together, thank you for sharing this incredible gem!!

I just discovered Billy Strings recently. He is an incredible player. I love your analysis. Keep introducing such a wide variety of musicians. It's great to discover and rediscover different musicians. Thanks

Billy thumping those base notes into place really accentuates Marcus' runs. Thanks Fil.

The two who are saving Country Music! Or maybe the two who are saving music!

Relaxing, and quiet, playing an old genre of music, in which i have heard in a movie, and by other early blues artists, it never gets old.... It's so nice Filip when you switch it up, makes your channel so interesting, you reallyyyyyy know how to break down an artist, to make all of your viewers wanting to come back for more! 47, 0090, and counting, yeah! As always, fabulous analysis!

Inspirational especially for someone just beginning to play guitar. No fancy pedals. No big rigs. Just quality. And the respect each gave the other is impressive. Each amazing on their own but letting the other to shine is showing how to jam with others. Lots to learn from them.

I could listen to this all night❣️Love Billy. Need to check out more of Marcus. Thanks for the intro and analysis, Fil!

I see Billy String's and I can't hit like fast enough. I had never heard of Marcus. I will have to check out some of his stuff because this was fantastic!

I have learned a lot from you about music, it’s much appreciated. 💚

I love watching you get excited about what you’re watching. You clearly love the music and playing you see as do I but it’s always fun to see someone excited. Marcus king and guy king are 2 singer/guitar players I’m most exited about for the future of southern music and blues/rock guitar playing. Like I’ve said in the past regarding vibrato and articulation is “if we can’t feel it we don’t care” Rock/blues playing is really telling a musical story and it needs to be interesting. This song puts me in a Chicago jazz club in 1949 with a Cuban cigar in hand and a bourbon on the rocks sweating on the table. This is just classic American smoky jazz/blues. This is advanced playing so if my students don’t find this video for learning then this is advanced stuff I don’t show for a year or so. I love Marcus kings voice and the first time I watched this I kept expecting him to sing at any moment and he never does but after you listen to the style of the song it’s not really meant for a singer like him but Marcus is such a great guitar player he doesn’t miss a beat in his playing at all. His tele tone here is my favorite tele sound where it’s almost like popping glass and not the usual “honk” or “tele twang” this song just oozes atmosphere and I love a song that can put me in a special time or place when I hear it. This version is truly special and that “other guy” ain’t half bad either. Strings, Marcus king and especially guy king for those who’ve never heard him before are musicians worth checking out. In the movie almost famous there’s a scene with Philip Seymour Hoffman’s character speaks about the art of the “beautiful” and that it never lasts. Marcus isn’t gonna win any awards for looking good and being in shape but when it comes to a legacy for future generations he’ll inspire more players and singers than lady Gaga who has producers and writers for her “art” whereas Marcus writes, sings, plays, and feels every aspect of it. His art will last. ~Nothing wrong with lady Gaga btw, just using her as an example~ Disclaimer for the easily and stupidly offended. 😜

Yes! thank you about your subtle comment about how you don't expect that voice to come from Billy. Love the restrained electric by Marcus. Ok well - the song - such depth to dig into in this song [Sydney Bichet]. Thanks Phil.

Marcus king is no doubt one of my favorite new artist!!!!

Thanks for bringing music from some artists I'd never heard before. That's what I love about your channel; you don't restrict to specific genres.

I would like to thank both there fathers for putting a guitar in there hands at a young age and being an influence on them as men I've been watching this video for a while now,and i would buy this as a track just the way it is it need no bass or drums it's just awesome the way it is.

Nobody can disect a song like Fil.....Hope you keep doing ,what nobody else is doing....Great work.......

Two classic guitars played by two classy young artist.... BGC artist is so underappreciated, it was Billy's Stepdad that gave him an appreciation for the art form but you can't give anyone the natural talent that rose in this young lad. It's a rebirth for sure.

Fil! I love your review interspersed with your music knowledge and experience. You are a breath of fresh air! Keep them coming!

Very cool performance by Marcus King and Billy String to a classic tune by George Gershwin. herd some great version of this this song and this is right up there. great analysis and break down thanks Fil. need to watch this again so cool!

A town of blues with a jazz river flowing through it..... How eloquently put.... spot on

Fil, your comments and analysis are always so keen and insightful . You bring out every nuance and phrase into the open for all to enjoy. I myself have been a musician for over sixty years, and sometime miss a slight missive that you may bring out and exploit, so that even the untrained ear may be able to appreciate it. Your comments about these two remarkable musicians is absolutely spot on AS USUAL. I always appreciate your channel and your musical prowess.

As classy a version as you will ever hear by these two real stars.

If you haven't seen it, their cover of "I'm a Lonesome Fugitive" from the same session is amazing.

Marcus has an incredible blues voice and is a great guitarist with a great band. Very cool to see young cats like these two keeping the blues alive.👍😎🤘 Pop music sucks!

You know how they call Eric Clapton "Slowhand?" This was so delicate, nuanced, relaxed, apparently effortless for them. They just don't have to play 1,000mph to melt your face.

Nice one Fil Summertime is a great tune to explore jazz without getting to outside. These guys are great players thanks for posting

Beautiful video, Fil! This is music I enjoy the most. Thanks for sharing this! 💋

That princeton reverb is such a great little recording amplifier.. great track and great analysis Fil, Thanks!

Smooth as silk these two are and a joy to listen to . Thanks for another spot on analysis!

Never have heard of Billy Strings before. I have now and am impressed! Great version of an old old song. From the musical Porge and Bess l think. Could be wrong on that. Thanks again Fil.! Always showing me some new talent. Great review also.

Fil your knowledge of music, your knowledge of guitar in particular, and your critiques are most enjoyable. There is a New Orleans Jazz street band I would enjoy seeing you do video on. The band is Tuba Skinny, there is many videos on KZfaq you can choose from to critique.

Very nice! I always enjoy your comments, which are both very perceptive and very appreciative.

That was absalutely awesome, very enjoyable!

I've been in that room at Carter's Vintage Guitars many times, and played some sweet flat tops. Last time I was there, I played a 46 D-28. The final year for the herringbone. It was beat up pretty bad, but was setup great. It played beautifully and sounded even better. That place has everything you can think of to grab off of the wall and pick. It's alot bigger than Gruhns.

Been a fan of both of these guys for quite a while now. Glad to stumble upon your video and listening to you say everything I was basically already thinking (just in better words...haha). Well done, glad you appreciate it - and I look forward to more of your videos. I could chat with you for hours about Billy and Marcus (both who have incredible bands by the way).

These boys are taking the music somewhere special. Billy plays like he was born with that old Martin in his hands. I hope I can hang around long enough to see where they go. Great video!

Fabulous! I caught some of their show, live from 'Rooster Walk'.....old souls for sure, although so young. Thank you, I needed their breath of fresh air. Impressive.

Fil! We just got a guitar at Carter's 2 weeks ago! A '76 MIJ lawsuit Aria Pro II flying V...it's a monster. Told this before, but i got to go to Marcus King's 1st cd release party in greeneville, south carolina when he was 16! He has improved exponentially. His dad joined him on stage that night too. As always, you rock! Thanks! ( ears ringing as my son and I just saw Buckethead at the Orange Peel in Asheville tonight😱! )

Billy is my new favourite guitar player. And last year I was in Nashville so of course a visit to Carter’s was mandatory!

Seamlessly performed, and so honoring of the song itself which says volumes for them as musicians, thanks to you Mr. for a spot on in assessment.

Billy has a vocal that can sound like this. He has a vocal that sounds like he is sitting on a hay stack with no shoes somewhere in Appalachia singing like a hardcore blue grass master. He is such a talent.

I enjoy your positive take on the talents presented. Details are out of my ability to understand, but I do appreciate what you are showing and presenting to us. Thanks.

Really showcasing some exceptional talent again, Fil. Maybe, there is still hope for a Scuzz Twittly reaction video.

Billy's vocals and that little use of harmonics is so sweet! And, yeah, the nice thing about radio is that you could admire the artists on talent alone. I didn't even know what some of the artists looked like until KZfaq, (Other than from their photos on the record jackets.)

This one is your best ever, Fil! Thank you, man - from one musician to another - for what you do

love these guys and watching you enjoy the music

I was just introduced to Billy Strings, and the first thing I wanted to do was to see if you had done an analysis of Billy Strings. I was so excited to see that you had. What a talented artist. I agree with what you said about his talents beings able to be so expressive. He says so much with his guitar and his voice is amazing. You should check out "dust in a baggie" by Billy Strings also. Thanks for sharing and discussing such great music with us.

Fil, _please_ do more jazz/swing stuff. Billy's voice is perfect for Summertime - wow, and that old Martin sounds like pure gold. Probably worth it's weight in gold, a 1936!

Exceptional dissection of this awesome piece and a great appreciation for the levels of skill and influences from Marcus river of jazz in a blues town! I love these descriptions because they can include novices passion like me! I love music so much but I can’t play it note! Thanks👍🏽

Listening to 'four artists at once' in that video, brilliant 👍🏻

Love it! Music is alive and well!

Fil.. what planet do you come from? you may be the most enjoyable person on KZfaq, in any genre or topic of videos.. where do you get your incorruptible optimism, joy, gentleness, vibe?

Great playing from both . I really enjoyed this . Your analysis I agree with also.

I don't even play guitar because I can't but I appreciate it so much and I love your analysis you are the absolute best at communicating with your listeners .

Old school indeed! These gents are the real deal. Their musical roots go deep. Once again, another fine analysis, Fil. Keep ‘em coming!

hey FIL!!! Have you seen him younger on You Tube where he's playing solo in an old farmhouse or something with his young buddies just hangin out playing "Dust in a baggie"... Awesome picture of how many Southern Country players start out in a farmhouse or shotgun shack of grannies... IT IS SMOKIN!!!!

FIL THANKS FOR WHAT YOU DO!!!

Fil.. I watch a lot of KZfaq covering a huge variety of topics but your videos are always some of my absolute favorites. Your positive attitude and passion for what you are discussing is infectious. I'm not a musician by any stretch so some of your technical breakdowns are way over my head and yet I'm still fascinated by them. If I could pick one person to run into at a pub and have a conversation and a few pints you'd be at the top of the list lol. Thanks for the great content!

Very nice selection Fil. 2 Thumbs Up!!

Thanks Fil. Should of known you were on to Billy. Just found him and caught a Concert, Wild Horses from the Stones can only be imitated not made your own but in less then 30seconds Billy did and then in many instrumentals hearing Jazz come out??? Add his humbleness and turning down Fame stage Country known's. My gosh he is going to change the whole game and revive Concerts. So thrilled to catch your confirmation of him and your breakdown of how much were seeing/hearing.

Excellent, man, and there's more from this session out there also!

Delighted to see young people modernizing such an old tune.

Great introduction to these two. Thanks.

Crikey Fil, it’s like you’ve seen my playlist lately with all the great artists you are reacting too! Another excellent breakdown, and thank you for showcasing some of the lesser known (in the UK) talent......Now do another Warning reaction!!!

Great channel. Your introducing beautiful music to the world, who would otherwise not found these gems...Many thanks.

These two are keeping it real. Love both of their styles. Good job Fil.

Excellent examples here of the craft brother...Ty

Great job on this one !as usual ! Always enjoy your videos!😎

Very impressive. What amazes me is the maturity and skill and nuance from so many talented young musicians. They sound seasoned way beyond their years. Colombian keyboard virtuoso Jesus Molina also comes to mind.

I don’t play a lick but understand 100% that these 2 are on a completely different level. You nailed this reaction. Really enjoy your break down. I just discovered both of them this past weekend on accident. I’ve immersed myself in listening since Friday. I don’t understand how this works any more. I’ve never heard either one of them on the radio and believe that both of them have the talent needed to be be top self performers.

Marcus King and Billy Strings Bands need to tour together

Love bluegrass! ! So glad I found these ...Billy strings with his dad is a great one to watch

Just tell those guys to stay out of airplanes and off the booze until after they are 30.

Love the price tags hanging.Really good.Relaxing.His voice does sound like an "old soul",whatever that means.Y'all have a Blessed Day. :)

Your insights constantly amaze me. I’m an older player, and you’re always throwing out nuggets of gold. Hope others grab them. Saves a lot of time learning it yourself.

Thanks for intro to Marcus king. Googled and enjoyed a lot! Usually go for Irish Scott’s and British. Nice stuff

VINTAGE MARCH 2019? ;-')thumbs up!