Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Gospel of Strings?

Gospel of Strings is an ongoing effort to document the world forming around Billy Strings—the people, rituals, economy, music and creativity.

It’s less about explaining the scene and more about observing it as it actually exists.

2. Is this about Billy Strings?

Not exactly. Obviously, Billy is the axis—but the focus is on the community that forms around the music.

3. Why are you doing this?

Because something real is happening here. A modern folk culture is forming in real time—one that blends tradition, improvisation, identity, and movement — and it deserves to be documented with care.

4. Who are you interested in talking to?

People with a real relationship to this world.

That might mean road regulars, first-timers, artists, archivists, families, skeptics, or anyone whose connection to the music has changed something in their life.

5. How are you choosing people?

There’s no casting. Most conversations happen organically—on the lot, online, in line, through referrals.

If someone has a story, we’re interested.

6. What happens if I participate?

We’ll have a conversation—simple as that.

No scripts, no pressure. Just an honest exchange about your experience, your story, and what this world means to you.

7. Are you affiliated with Billy Strings or his team?

No.

This is an independent project documenting the scene from the outside—with respect for the people inside it.

8. Does Billy know about this?

No.

This isn’t being made in coordination with him or his team.

9. Will “Gospel of Strings” be the final title?

It’s just a working title for everything I’m doing right now—but like everything else in this project, it’s evolving.

10. How can I get involved or suggest someone?

If you feel like you—or someone you know—has a story that belongs in this world, reach out.

Most of the project grows through word of mouth.