@Flatpickin_Libby I had the Sarcasm Alert turned on…Skaggs is one of my all-time favorites, I had the “Highways and Heartaches” and “Country Boy” albums on cassette back in the early 80’s.
Jake Strings
Yes I know, haha!
(I’m not a fan of all the music he’s EVER played either. Just like what he’s doing now 
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Am amazed at how many styles Jake is able to draw from and still keep it bluegrass. You can tell he would be great at any style he wanted to play.
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He is! We talked about jazz/swing chords at my last lesson on Tuesday. Still mind blown. He is a master of anything on the guitar. (Should we rename this thread title??)
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Oh no, must mean I took the thread off topic. All apologies to the author of the thread.
Just to get back on board with what the thread started out with. Sometimes when an artist goes into an extended jam, or maybe the whole band, can be perceived as indulgent. Or like was talked about, if the artist takes the music in a whole different direction from what the audience expected to hear. Or if their getting away from their hits and playing something esoteric. I’m good with that as long as it doesn’t go on too long. If it does, then maybe time for a restroom break.
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I for one am a big fan of extended spacey instrumental breaks. It makes it by far more about enjoying the music in the moment. Instead of conforming your playing to a set standard, it’s more like an open platform for the artist to express themselves through. There’s a reason you normally would do that live more than on recording for sure. I for one enjoy hearing TR take 8 consecutive experimental guitar breaks on John Hardy! But I think that’s way better suited for live performance, not a record. I haven’t listened to much of Billy’s recordings but I would guess he follows a similar approach.
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And @Flatpickin_Libby prefers extended flat earthy instrumental breaks?
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Based on what you described here’s something you might like. Nothing to do with Billy Strings and might be hedging a bit to insert it here but does at least follow the topic of the thread in discussing instrumental breaks. People who don’t like this type of thing will find it pompous and self-indulgent, those who do won’t be able to get enough. With this collection of virtuosos could call it bada&#%^& fest.
(1) Jethro Tull - Black Sunday - Live at Los Angeles Sports Arena 1980 - YouTube
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I LOVE Zeb Snyder’s extended guitar breaks!!! Check some of that out if y’all haven’t!
And YEP, I love knowing the very thrilling truth about God’s creation!! 
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You became a round earther?!!- oh, nvm
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Maybe Jake can invent a style for you called “Flatgrass”.
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I’m already a flatpicker
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I mean, in contrast to Tony’s style of “Spacegrass”. 
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I love jazz fusion. Pat Metheny group is my fave!
Yeah, really grooves. Shreds without overplaying.
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There is one thing that draws me to Billy Strings, besides the talent, style, etc. IT’s the videos when he plays with his dad. It’s like a magical connection or something. That’s good stuff.
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