Best Flat Picker I've Ever Seen - Page 2

Al Acuff · #16 05-18-2022, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Arapaho G

I saw Billy Strings at Red Rocks last night. 3rd time I've seen him perform and I was amazed again. I'm pretty well convinced he is the best flat picker I've ever seen. I'm not saying best ever, just the best I'VE ever seen. Who is your best?

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Arapaho G · #17 05-18-2022, 08:53 PM

Molly Tuttle, WOW! Playing like that and singing on top of it. Gotta see her!

rockabilly69 · #18 05-19-2022, 04:14 AM

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Originally Posted by pinkfloyd

Molly Turtle

my my that was good, and I don't generally like fast flatpicking, but that was just so musical, and her voice.... KILLER! Thanks for posting that!

Kyle215 · #19 05-19-2022, 02:33 PM

I’ve seen Billy live a bunch of times and he is indeed in the top tier of living and performing pickers (I try to avoid the term “best” in any art-related discussion)”. I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing Bryan Sutton live (he doesn’t tour much), but he’s up there at the top of the heap, too.

The thing about Billy, as kind of an aside, is that he’s a also a quality songwriter and straight up rock star frontman. Kind of a rare combo, I think that’s what captures most people when they see him. Also, he’s surrounded by a top notch band.

Arapaho G · #20 05-19-2022, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Kyle215

I’ve seen Billy live a bunch of times and he is indeed in the top tier of living and performing pickers (I try to avoid the term “best” in any art-related discussion)”. I’ve never had the pleasure of seeing Bryan Sutton live (he doesn’t tour much), but he’s up there at the top of the heap, too.

The thing about Billy, as kind of an aside, is that he’s a also a quality songwriter and straight up rock star frontman. Kind of a rare combo, I think that’s what captures most people when they see him. Also, he’s surrounded by a top notch band.

And he can sing. The singing has been better at every album release. I agree the song writing and the band is top notch. Even though he presents as a bluegrass artist he can shift seamlessly to jam, rock, psychedelic, country, within the framework of 1 song. Really an amazing talent.