Billy Strings’ November 14th show at the Prudential Center delivered a tight, high-energy display of modern bluegrass and jam improvisation.
The sold-out crowd was fully locked in from the opener, and the now famous circle pit moment, something Billy had joked about for ages, became a playful highlight that captured the spirit of the night. This night was a masterclass in modern bluegrass-jam fusion.
Musically, the band moved with ease between soulful acoustic numbers and electrified, exploratory jams. Covers like “St. Louis Blues” and a surprising, atmospheric take on Black Sabbath’s “Planet Caravan” added depth and unpredictability to the set. The encore leaned into tradition with nods to John Hartford and New Grass Revival, grounding the show in the genre’s roots even as the band pushed its boundaries.
The overall performance was cohesive and vibrant, with strong interplay among the musicians and a lively, appreciative audience. By the time the final notes rang out near 10:50 PM, it was clear Billy Strings had delivered one of his most engaging arena performances—an exhilarating blend of tradition, experimentation, and pure crowd-fueled joy.
Billy Strings – Prudential Center, Newark, NJ – Friday, November 14, 2025
Set 1: I’m One of Those, Age (Jim Croce), St. Louis Blues (W.C. Handy), It Ain’t Before, Hellbender, Escanaba, Highway Hypnosis, Show Me the Door, Little Maggie (traditional), Harbor of Love (The Stanley Brothers), Red Daisy, Libby Phillips Rag, End of the Rainbow (Frank Wakefield)
Set 2: Leadfoot, Don’t Be Calling Me (At 4AM), Seney Stretch, Sally Johnson (traditional), Love and Regret,
Dust in a Baggie, Leaders, Planet Caravan (Black Sabbath), Spinning, So Many Miles (Billy Failing), Everything’s the Same
Encore: With a Vamp in the Middle (John Hartford), This Heart of Mine (New Grass Revival)
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