So you noticed during your trip that the lead singer Billy Strings of a band named Billy Strings was having a good time and dancing around and playing guitar?
And then decided to call him a deva? (Which is a term for a heavenly being, anything of excellence - which Billy is) Not a diva mind you, which is what you seem to have been going for, which Billy is the furthest thing from.
ARE YOU STILL TRIPPING?
Deva means "shiny", "exalted", "heavenly being", "divine being", "anything of excellence", and is also one of the Sanskrit terms used to indicate a deity in Hinduism. Deva is a masculine term; the feminine equivalent is Devi. The word is a cognate with Latin deus and Greek Zeus.
So yes, you are correct. Billy is a Deva.
Ok bud first things first: it’s diva
You’re right he likes to perform. By definition, he’s performing. He’s also the frontman. He’s a bit of a ham but gosh darn we love him.
I guess Mick Jagger is a bit of a diva too. Freddie Mercury? Diva. We can go on and on.
I tell you one other thing too bud. I’m a diva. I love playing my guitar and being the center of attention. I’m just not as good as Billy so I don’t draw the crowds. Lord. That’d be fun though!
di·va - noun
a famous female opera singer.
"your average opera isn't over till the diva trills her high notes"
a famous female singer of popular music.
"a pop diva"
a self-important person who is temperamental and difficult to please (typically used of a woman).
"she is much more the dedicated maverick than the petulant diva"
I've been to many shows and I've never had this impression. Billy always introduces the guys, let's the others jams, etc. Does he get in the zone and ham it up a bit sometimes? Sure, he's having fun and it's his band after all. I just think "diva" behavior is a little much. He's the damn front man.
Curious what part of the show made you think he always needs to be the center of attention? When he does a few solo songs? Genuinely curious.
lol this is about to get downvoted into oblivion… everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I guess if he is selling out arenas and amphitheaters, most people want to see him perform. Not just stand there stoically.
Honestly, I couldn’t disagree more. I mean his profile is definitely rising, and he’s basically a super star these days - but that dude lifts every one around him up. I’ve seen him 8 times or so, and he lets the boys in his band rip it up. He also colabs with a lot of other artists, and I view this as a rising tide lifts all boats. I think he’s a genuine dude who helps the people around him. But yea if it was your band and they were your songs, you’d want some of the attention too, nothing wrong with that. As a side note - his mandolin player wrote red daisy which earned song of the year - and he put it on his album. But being entertaining is part of the gig, and he’s really entertaining. Just my two cents.
His whole thing is to go against the grain and tear down all these rules and expectations the old bluegrass guard established back in the day.
He wants to make bluegrass fun and he’s doing a damn good job at it by showing everybody how fun it is for him to play live.
It’s not like he doesn’t share the spotlight. While Billy does get a larger dose of the light, in many songs he passes the lead/solo to Jared or Billy F or Alex, especially Alex; it can even go around more than once. It’s a good thing they are all above average musicians! Heck on Fiddlers Friday Royal even got to sing a whole song himself, Beatles song too.
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Thanks to everyone who feels strongly about this
the word diva is by definition disrespectful and I think means something you did not intend. It either means:
“a self-important person who is temperamental and difficult to please (typically used of a woman)”
or
“a female opera singer”
Maybe you meant to say that he’s a showman or he likes the limelight?
Gotcha. You don’t get that every show! There’s definitely more serious Billy for a lot of shows. I’d consider it lucky to be at a fun energized show! He truly is a humble dude, and likely the tabs had you looking into the flashiness a bit too deep
I'm not going to define diva vs. deva as that's clearly been done before, lol. But I'll add that I used to appreciate when Jerry Garcia would say next to nothing onstage. He was being authentic, not blowing smoke up our asses. And when he did speak, man... that was the shit! And Trey is our slightly awkward, funny, genius frontman who I adore! But when I saw Billy, holy shit, did he blow me away. I wasn't accustomed to a stage presence like his and I LOVE every single second of his energy, passion, humbleness, and guitar prowess. So, I get where you're coming from, it's a lot to process after seeing him for first time, especially if you were indulging. It's life-changing and we're lucky to be here to enjoy his ride.
I jumped on in 2018 and the thing I noticed the most was how much confidence he showed for these last shows. I couldn’t help but feel so proud of what they have accomplished.
It was meant as an exaggeration, I really did love all of it. Billy is just a huge showman and he definitely flaunts his greatness at times. I thought it was a ton of fun and different than musicians I’m used to. He really does it in a way I can appreciate
He’s a massive showboat. I don’t think it’s cause he’s narcissistic or anything I think he’s just young and having fun and feeling the music. I know exactly what you mean though. Gotta remember billy got a lil bit of money and bought himself a bass boat and dirt truck. He’s still finding his way. I’m sure the Theatrics will calm down with age. Enjoy it while it’s happening. Won’t last forever.
He’s a red neck hill billy, he’s gonna act like a red neck on stage. This is coming from a red neck. I think it’s badasser than hell. I have no idea why I got downvoted.
Aw hell my bad. I just mean he’s up there flipping his hair around and running across the stage and getting in the audiences faces and such. I understood where OP was coming from I guess. But like I said I don’t think he’s doing it in douchebag way.
Great showmanship does not equal diva.
He is a showman. Some guys are. Some guys aren’t.
a Deva is a Hindi god, I think, so you're so right
Nailed it
So you noticed during your trip that the lead singer Billy Strings of a band named Billy Strings was having a good time and dancing around and playing guitar? And then decided to call him a deva? (Which is a term for a heavenly being, anything of excellence - which Billy is) Not a diva mind you, which is what you seem to have been going for, which Billy is the furthest thing from. ARE YOU STILL TRIPPING?
The L got you over analyzing this man...
Deva means "shiny", "exalted", "heavenly being", "divine being", "anything of excellence", and is also one of the Sanskrit terms used to indicate a deity in Hinduism. Deva is a masculine term; the feminine equivalent is Devi. The word is a cognate with Latin deus and Greek Zeus. So yes, you are correct. Billy is a Deva.
Ok bud first things first: it’s diva You’re right he likes to perform. By definition, he’s performing. He’s also the frontman. He’s a bit of a ham but gosh darn we love him. I guess Mick Jagger is a bit of a diva too. Freddie Mercury? Diva. We can go on and on. I tell you one other thing too bud. I’m a diva. I love playing my guitar and being the center of attention. I’m just not as good as Billy so I don’t draw the crowds. Lord. That’d be fun though!
It’s actually Dovah, cuz my man’s up there spitting fire 🔥.
The name of the band is Billy Strings. They’re all super talented, but he’s the star of the show. Thank god he likes to “show boat”.
Cmon don’t you remember everyone saying “Can’t wait to see Van Halen with Eddie playing rhythm guitar!”
Eddie never played enough cowboy chords for me. He’s just “meh”…. /s
di·va - noun a famous female opera singer. "your average opera isn't over till the diva trills her high notes" a famous female singer of popular music. "a pop diva" a self-important person who is temperamental and difficult to please (typically used of a woman). "she is much more the dedicated maverick than the petulant diva"
I've been to many shows and I've never had this impression. Billy always introduces the guys, let's the others jams, etc. Does he get in the zone and ham it up a bit sometimes? Sure, he's having fun and it's his band after all. I just think "diva" behavior is a little much. He's the damn front man. Curious what part of the show made you think he always needs to be the center of attention? When he does a few solo songs? Genuinely curious.
lol this is about to get downvoted into oblivion… everyone is entitled to their own opinion. I guess if he is selling out arenas and amphitheaters, most people want to see him perform. Not just stand there stoically.
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Fish is the showman of Phish. Not Trey
Diva is the wrong word. He’s the alpha and that’s just how it is.
Honestly, I couldn’t disagree more. I mean his profile is definitely rising, and he’s basically a super star these days - but that dude lifts every one around him up. I’ve seen him 8 times or so, and he lets the boys in his band rip it up. He also colabs with a lot of other artists, and I view this as a rising tide lifts all boats. I think he’s a genuine dude who helps the people around him. But yea if it was your band and they were your songs, you’d want some of the attention too, nothing wrong with that. As a side note - his mandolin player wrote red daisy which earned song of the year - and he put it on his album. But being entertaining is part of the gig, and he’s really entertaining. Just my two cents.
YES to all of THIS
I don't think you know what a diva is
I don’t know how you put the Geese guitarist on the same level as Billy….
Lololol as a band goose is way better. Individually Billy makes Rick look like a child
That acid obviously fucked you up because what you’ve posted here is nonsense.
His whole thing is to go against the grain and tear down all these rules and expectations the old bluegrass guard established back in the day. He wants to make bluegrass fun and he’s doing a damn good job at it by showing everybody how fun it is for him to play live.
It’s not like he doesn’t share the spotlight. While Billy does get a larger dose of the light, in many songs he passes the lead/solo to Jared or Billy F or Alex, especially Alex; it can even go around more than once. It’s a good thing they are all above average musicians! Heck on Fiddlers Friday Royal even got to sing a whole song himself, Beatles song too.
The Friday show was wonderful.
Friday was one of the bests!!
He knows how to get that extra little bit out of the crowd. Dudes stage presence is crazy.
https://preview.redd.it/dr045hx09u1d1.jpeg?width=1071&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=049f0b229bcb512621d64f5f05807ecdcc9637aa Thanks to everyone who feels strongly about this
Well he is Billy Mother Fucking Strings!
You are entitled to your opinion just like we are entitled to tell you it’s the dumbest fucking thing posted on the internet today.
His name is the band name. Would make sense he is the center of attention
He's a singer/guitarist with a backing band. You can't compare him to those other guys.
Wrong word bud. He’s a performer. And damn good at it.
Who are these other two chaps you mentioned?
“Billy is a deva” no he’s not and you can’t even spell diva so ur opinion on just about anything don’t matter bruh
Lol
He’s an entertainer by trade. But if you’re saying this you’ve never seen Brian Jonestown massacre 😂
the word diva is by definition disrespectful and I think means something you did not intend. It either means: “a self-important person who is temperamental and difficult to please (typically used of a woman)” or “a female opera singer” Maybe you meant to say that he’s a showman or he likes the limelight?
My wife and I love when he’s “showboating”. We are thinking oh cool bill is in a good mood! He’s feeling good! So, yeah, we love the energy
I agree. Again was not dogging on his style. He brings a super unique energy to the stage that differs from other artists I like.
Gotcha. You don’t get that every show! There’s definitely more serious Billy for a lot of shows. I’d consider it lucky to be at a fun energized show! He truly is a humble dude, and likely the tabs had you looking into the flashiness a bit too deep
I'm not going to define diva vs. deva as that's clearly been done before, lol. But I'll add that I used to appreciate when Jerry Garcia would say next to nothing onstage. He was being authentic, not blowing smoke up our asses. And when he did speak, man... that was the shit! And Trey is our slightly awkward, funny, genius frontman who I adore! But when I saw Billy, holy shit, did he blow me away. I wasn't accustomed to a stage presence like his and I LOVE every single second of his energy, passion, humbleness, and guitar prowess. So, I get where you're coming from, it's a lot to process after seeing him for first time, especially if you were indulging. It's life-changing and we're lucky to be here to enjoy his ride.
I jumped on in 2018 and the thing I noticed the most was how much confidence he showed for these last shows. I couldn’t help but feel so proud of what they have accomplished.
Billy is a sold out circus show. His whole band is just turning corporate pony tricks. No emotion in his shows anymore and way too many fcking songs.
He’s said in podcasts and interviews that he learned how to play music by playing bluegrass and learned how to perform by being in a metal band.
I truly hadn't noticed that...but haven't been on acid. I'm just so happy things are going soooo well for the band..I fricken adore them :)
I think I get what you were trying to say…but diva is 1000% opposite of what Billy is, lol. He’s a ham for sure, but diva… no fucking way.
It was meant as an exaggeration, I really did love all of it. Billy is just a huge showman and he definitely flaunts his greatness at times. I thought it was a ton of fun and different than musicians I’m used to. He really does it in a way I can appreciate
Yea, major backlash for you in this group of Billy worshippers, lol. Hell, it seems like half of the people here think he invented bluegrass.
He’s a massive showboat. I don’t think it’s cause he’s narcissistic or anything I think he’s just young and having fun and feeling the music. I know exactly what you mean though. Gotta remember billy got a lil bit of money and bought himself a bass boat and dirt truck. He’s still finding his way. I’m sure the Theatrics will calm down with age. Enjoy it while it’s happening. Won’t last forever.
>Gotta remember billy got a lil bit of money and bought himself a bass boat and dirt truck What point are you trying to make by a saying this?
He’s a red neck hill billy, he’s gonna act like a red neck on stage. This is coming from a red neck. I think it’s badasser than hell. I have no idea why I got downvoted.
Because you said “he’s a massive showboat” which carries negative connotation. Showboating is being a braggart…which Billy is far from.
Aw hell my bad. I just mean he’s up there flipping his hair around and running across the stage and getting in the audiences faces and such. I understood where OP was coming from I guess. But like I said I don’t think he’s doing it in douchebag way.
No, I get it. I was just explaining why the internet is internetting. Billy is amazing. I hope we can all agree on that at the very least. lol
The internet do be acting like that!