Billy Strings is a celebrated American bluegrass guitarist and singer-songwriter whose virtuosic playing and genre-blending sets draw on bluegrass, rock, and jazz influences. He performs high-energy concerts at Agganis Arena on the Boston University campus in Boston, presenting extended instrumental improvisation and a modern take on roots music. The shows are notable for bringing contemporary bluegrass to large arena settings and for showcasing Strings as a leading figure in the current roots-music scene.
