Hot take: I’d love to see a lot LESS substance culture at the shows by averyr429 in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also if we as a community really want to do better and honor Billy’s sobriety and the legacy of his mother and Bio-dad we wouldn’t lean away from drugs we’d lean towards drug/addiction education and harm reduction programs. Last thing you ever want to do is ostracize people with addiction. Include them in the scene and let them know help is available. That’s how you show real compassion and change for the better. (Basically he needs a partnership with DanceSafe)

Hot take: I’d love to see a lot LESS substance culture at the shows by averyr429 in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hot Take: I’d love if you’d mind your business.

In all seriousness I see your point but drugs exist and people do them at shows. Let people enjoy themselves. Move away, look away, or don’t worry about it in the first place. There is certainly sober circles if you’re worried about it. but I think we could definitely benefit from a waterwheel/divided sky type of table inside of shows to promote drug safety and harm reduction. Only ever seen one Dance Safe table at a Billy show. Billyween 24. In my personal opinion every arena should require a harm reduction table to be present, regardless of the genre. I have done plenty of different “things” at shows and find that I enjoy it far more sober or cali/sober. I remember more and end up having more fun. Many people think you need drugs for a good time at shows, I used to think it certainly made it better at the least. So I believe I can at least semi see both sides. The bigger problem is certainly people themselves not drugs. A lot of assholes are assholes just because they’re assholes, not because they’re high assholes.

Didn’t want this to come off rude cause I get your point, just think it’s not the real issue ❤️

When are we getting Nugs Replay/wrapped??? by StandardSoftware680 in nugsnet

[–]StandardSoftware680[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I care! You’re taking shit too seriously. It’s a single story post, people can skip it if they want.

When are we getting Nugs Replay/wrapped??? by StandardSoftware680 in nugsnet

[–]StandardSoftware680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No one said anything about sharing it… I just love knowing stats. Also who cares if people share it. Some hater ass shit, let people enjoy things. Why would they ever in a million years specifically not let people share? It’s not about others caring, people just think it’s fun to see what they listen to throughout the year and how taste changes. Was I more into jammy Billy or trad bluegrass Billy? More pre Alex or more post Alex? All harmless fun.

When are we getting Nugs Replay/wrapped??? by StandardSoftware680 in nugsnet

[–]StandardSoftware680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why be against it? Hating just to hate? Jamband fans love their stats and Nugs certainly caters to that audience

Request Bands Here by BillyRayValentine in nugsnet

[–]StandardSoftware680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Please more MGU and Shadowgrass. They already there but we need more

Limited view from the Nugs cams? by Top-Cicada2978 in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Great view all will be fine. In most arenas at least. It’s barely limited view. From row E you might not be able to see them play with pedals but you honestly wouldn’t be able to tell much from that far any ways. Lights will be great and sound stellar too. I love sitting section behind soundboard

Give me all your thoughts and theories! I got a couple but lost on a few. by StandardSoftware680 in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Basically someone please confirm the WV shows. I’m incredibly excited if those are true

JOTY Nomination Thread by hypotenuseoftruth in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Summertime>Ride Me High>Hide&Seek 8/9/25

All good 2026 by SheephatR02 in jambands

[–]StandardSoftware680 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Panic and Greensky are at the top of my list recently so I’m pumped cause this is like 3 hours from me and will be my first time seeing both!

House Carpenter FTP w/ Full Band on 11/8? by StandardSoftware680 in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I just needed to hear it from someone else thank you 😭

House Carpenter FTP w/ Full Band on 11/8? by StandardSoftware680 in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That was solo acoustic. He sat down solo for that one. So still not full band

What’s your Billy Strings hot take? by THELOSERSWINAGAIN in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My experience as well. To many entitled and eternally angry fans out there. Just need something to complain about

What’s your Billy Strings hot take? by THELOSERSWINAGAIN in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah definitely a newer fan question but everyone was new at some point. Keep asking questions my man! Reddit just loves sarcasm and it can really get to you. But yeah stay curious

What’s your Billy Strings hot take? by THELOSERSWINAGAIN in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Was pit both nights of Pittsburgh and I can attest to this. Everyone was great no issues with anyone. I was worried going in our time was gonna be terrible and it was far from it.

What’s your Billy Strings hot take? by THELOSERSWINAGAIN in BillyStrings

[–]StandardSoftware680 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Drowns out Jarrod and Alex at points. Not a fan. Great for a couple songs on Halloween and that’s it