Hello Mean Mary! I come from the province of Québec (Canada). I'm a french speaking person. Forgive my english. I'm a classical guitarist (also electric & acoustic guitar). I study to the Music University from Montréal. My father died a long time ago and he was a banjo player (also fiddle and acordeon). I will go to my musical store for set up his old Italian banjo who was sleeping since 30 years in my wardrobe. You are a stimulating musician for me Mean Mary. I will learn by listening to you.
Still amazing. I watched this 9 years ago, for the first time. I have watched this countless times since. Someday, I hope to see ya'll in a live performance.
The videos & the music are so uplifting. Thanks to God for people like these. Simply grand music & chemistry that refreshes my soul. As someone who deals with severe PTSD & depression , I hope in some small way to touch your heart and say thanks, your music and your heart uplift & refresh me. That's priceless. GBY
You drive me crazy, Mary. I bought your album nearly a year ago and listen to it constantly. I picked up my guitar which I haven't touched in 8 years (after playing for nearly 30 years... not 30 years continuously, ya' dang fools). I shed a tear when after about 15 minutes into it, I finally began to pick-up the rhythm and the pickin'. Thank you ever so much. You brought back to life and ol' picker and a grinner.
Oh my. That is exactly the kind of music I want to play. I love the sound of the Deering too. It's so clean and bright like a Yamaha piano sounds to me. Just great stuff. Wish I could take lessons from someone like you. I'd be in Heaven.
I've watched over 20 of her videos. Honestly I am amazed I love every1. I'm still discovering new videos.Each 1 comes with its own magnetism. Pick any 1. They're all great!!! Thanks Mary. Keep on Rollin.....
I love you Mary. Been a fan for a while now. You make me smile and I bet millions of others too. Great smile. Even your smile and voice on the Country Boy Eddie TV Show in 1986 playing full-sized guitar and singing Long Tall Texan. You are a shining light. :-)
Absolutely love this! Been a lead guitarist all my music career, and inherited a banjo from my uncle. I am so excited about learning the banjo. I've been obsessed with it since starting to play! This music inspires me, great job!
I have played guitar for 20+ years and I am still amazed at the skill it takes to pick a banjo. With a guitar you change cords every few strokes, but with a banjo you change cords every pick.
I fell in love with this song and Joy instantly. If you want a real treat order Mary's tab book The Sparrow and the Hawk. It comes with a DVD that has music video, blooper, and instruction sections in it. All eight songs are at least partially if not fully written by Mary and sound great. Mary, Frank, and Norton are as fun to watch play as they are to listen to. I'm sure that Frank and Mary make their parents proud. I hope that with a lot of practice I can play this too. Keep them coming Mary!
Hi There Mary Jane, We don't expect you to remember us but My Wife and I Were with the 2nd Ky Inf. CSA out of Fort Knox, Ky . We used to see you and Frank preform at some Civil War Enactments 20 or so years ago. Glad to see you are still preforming.
Thank you for this great original composition - It is also nice and sweet to be accompanied by your own brother especially in an era where families as we knew them are just coming apart or simply do not exist anymore. Thank you for the great relaxing hours of music you shared with the community, L
Thanks to Mean Mary, I have to travel 9 miles to Guitar Center today to buy the newest model of the Goodtime banjo. :) I already had the old Goodtime Special with the resonator. But now I want the same banjo as hers.
Mary: I just came across this video, and with a little surfing I found one of you singing GOOD GOD GIRL, you have a VOICE too!! What a lovely, talented, accomplished woman
Love your music and your 'style'. You must have the fellas following you around like baby ducks! May each day bring you an abundance of Peace,Love,and Joy. Carl J. Humphreys Sr. Navarre Fl 32566,'bout eighty miles west of Panama City.
This is really unique and I love it. As a banjo picker of some 47 years, I'm finding Mary roll technique intriguing. I wish I could sit down with her and watch what she does more closely. I also love this instrumental written by her.
Fabulous! (sorry I'm old!) Great playing by Mean Mary. The (unnamed) guy is also pretty hot on the guitar too! Just love these two guys playing together
Really excellent playing.. You both did some very difficult things especially keeping in time with each other starting around the 1:44 mark. Keep up the excellent work!
WOW this is inspirational music,think i might go run a marathon now ;-) good job mean mary,i only discovered you on you tube yesterday and im already whistling your music,thank you,and not forgetting frank james who seems to be passed over in the praises but damn he kicks ass on guitar,good job guys,keep it coming ;-)
How on earth did U ever learnt to play the banjo... Great music...I like it.... Bless U Ever More.... Greetings...Cheers & Congrats out from Asia :) ED
You remind me of a day gone buy, when life was simple. What a country girl and boy stood for. Real people, down home and country. LOVE YOUR MUSIC!
Something about her music is like a choir of angels-never gets old or boring!
Hello Mean Mary! I come from the province of Québec (Canada). I'm a french speaking person. Forgive my english. I'm a classical guitarist (also electric & acoustic guitar). I study to the Music University from Montréal. My father died a long time ago and he was a banjo player (also fiddle and acordeon). I will go to my musical store for set up his old Italian banjo who was sleeping since 30 years in my wardrobe. You are a stimulating musician for me Mean Mary. I will learn by listening to you.
Awesome playing. One of the finest banjo players of the modern age.
Still amazing.
I watched this 9 years ago, for the first time.
I have watched this countless times since.
Someday, I hope to see ya'll in a live performance.
I love this woman. Ain't nothing better than a good lookin' gal who can play the heck out of the banjo! Thanks for posting this gem.
StudebakerHawk57, Say, were the you banjo player in a band with the same name from Minneapolis?
She can't touch Jihnny Mizzone.
yeah, and she'as a great pair o' legs too!
So I'm not the only one who thinks she's hot.
Shoot I'm falling in love with her lol
What a gem. I just started to listen to her music and oh how nice and soothing her music is. Please keep it coming. I wish you well. Beautiful
I feel so much at home with their music.
Well done.
I truly enjoy it.
The videos & the music are so uplifting. Thanks to God for people like these. Simply grand music & chemistry that refreshes my soul. As someone who deals with severe PTSD & depression , I hope in some small way to touch your heart and say thanks, your music and your heart uplift & refresh me. That's priceless. GBY
You drive me crazy, Mary. I bought your album nearly a year ago and listen to it constantly. I picked up my guitar which I haven't touched in 8 years (after playing for nearly 30 years... not 30 years continuously, ya' dang fools). I shed a tear when after about 15 minutes into it, I finally began to pick-up the rhythm and the pickin'. Thank you ever so much. You brought back to life and ol' picker and a grinner.
Love the funky time work they do in this one. She is definitely putting out some fun stuff!
Oh my. That is exactly the kind of music I want to play. I love the sound of the Deering too. It's so clean and bright like a Yamaha piano sounds to me. Just great stuff. Wish I could take lessons from someone like you. I'd be in Heaven.
I've watched over 20 of her videos. Honestly I am amazed I love every1. I'm still discovering new videos.Each 1 comes with its own magnetism. Pick any 1. They're all great!!! Thanks Mary. Keep on Rollin.....
I would love to see her and Herman, the banjo player from Steve n Seagulls, do some banjo duets.
I love you Mary. Been a fan for a while now. You make me smile and I bet millions of others too. Great smile. Even your smile and voice on the Country Boy Eddie TV Show in 1986 playing full-sized guitar and singing Long Tall Texan. You are a shining light. :-)
That tune is so full of goodness I can't hold still!!!!
LOVE your work, Mary James!!!!!
WOW !!!!!! Great stuff. I really enjoy your videos. Your web site bio was fun to read as well. Your a true American original.
I love Banjo. And Mary is without a doubt one of the Best I ever heard. Makes me happy everytime I listen
A beautiful instrumental song you excellent musicians John
Mean Mary you are a REAL star. No artifices for you, just talent!! I love your music.
Thanks Mary. Your music makes me smile. And your smile makes me smile.
This is true Americana. Thanks for the music and background
i never get tired of listening to you guys....you seem to have fun when playing..
Listening to this is like giving the music part of your brain a treat.
Love it! Wonderful picking and playing!
Wow I love your music, thank you so much for sharing this. They really got down in the 1800's.
Bravo ! Mean Mary and brother are OUTSTANDING !
It's pretty amazing when you can't help but dance while playing; it shows your passion and gratitude for your artistry.
Absolutely love this! Been a lead guitarist all my music career, and inherited a banjo from my uncle. I am so excited about learning the banjo. I've been obsessed with it since starting to play! This music inspires me, great job!
I love the banjo . ❤ . So pleased that this well made recording has been made
Reminds me of sitting by a nice camp fire listening to music as it was meant to be heard,live & no BS commercials.
an absolute pleasure to watch and listen to .you put a heck of a smile on an old mans face!
I have played guitar for 20+ years and I am still amazed at the skill it takes to pick a banjo. With a guitar you change cords every few strokes, but with a banjo you change cords every pick.
It's so wonderful to see you again Mary, it's been a while 🥰
I fell in love with this song and Joy instantly. If you want a real treat order Mary's tab book The Sparrow and the Hawk. It comes with a DVD that has music video, blooper, and instruction sections in it. All eight songs are at least partially if not fully written by Mary and sound great. Mary, Frank, and Norton are as fun to watch play as they are to listen to. I'm sure that Frank and Mary make their parents proud. I hope that with a lot of practice I can play this too. Keep them coming Mary!
Hi There Mary Jane,
We don't expect you to remember us but My Wife and I Were with the 2nd Ky Inf. CSA out of Fort Knox, Ky . We used to see you and Frank preform at some Civil War Enactments 20 or so years ago. Glad to see you are still preforming.
Mean Mary, you have so much talent! and so Beautiful too!
Thank you for this great original composition - It is also nice and sweet to be accompanied by your own brother especially in an era where families as we knew them are just coming apart or simply do not exist anymore. Thank you for the great relaxing hours of music you shared with the community,
L
Has a wonderful feeling. First time to listen won't be the last thanks
came upon your music quite by accident but im glad i did im passing it on. bless you and happy holidays .
Love the sound of your banjo! Deeming banjos are awesome! Great song too!
Love your version of this song! Oldtyme meets melodic with taste!
My daughter really like this tune & Says you are both very talented. GOOD JOB.
Great playng and those Deering banjos are superb!!!
This lady is out standing I so hope to see her in San Juan Puerto Rico USA some day
Thanks to Mean Mary, I have to travel 9 miles to Guitar Center today to buy the newest model of the Goodtime banjo. :) I already had the old Goodtime Special with the resonator. But now I want the same banjo as hers.
Absolutely Awesome! I admire them both for their musical talent! And Mary is Very Cute Too!
Mean Mary is so much fun to listen to!
Awesome! Yet another excellent use of dynamics. This is the real Americana!
Mary: I just came across this video, and with a little surfing I found one of you singing
GOOD GOD GIRL, you have a VOICE too!! What a lovely, talented, accomplished woman
And maybe a splinter from the impromptu stage. She is great.
I Love it. Magic fingers on the frets, bare feet on the floor, and they dance and tap out the rhythm with the fingers, the beat with their toes.
love it very awesome mean Mary & Frank
Excellent! Love the fancy stage as well.
Une de mes préférés, elle est trop marrante, tres belle video la musique est trop génial. Bravooo !!!
wow, both of you are amazing.
Love your playing as always I Been playing since age 7 my self still love it till this day !
Wow That was just awesome.
Mean Mary you are mean on that bango.
What a lovely tone that one has.
SHAME on anyone who would downvote her!! Jealous fools!
She's AWESOME!!!!
🎼🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶💕
awesome playing love your music Mary
I love ya mean Mary, you're such a good inspiration.
We love you in Northern Canada Mary!!! ... You ROCK!!!
I love these two. Awesome video.
Nice Song! MeanMary you and BenClark are for me the Most Amazing Banjo Players Out There! ;-) I love your Music so Much! Greetings from Vienna
This woman brings a smile to my face every time!
Thanks for sharing your talent and Music!!!!
Bloody amazing
love it your music makes me happy thanks Mary & Frank your friend Melody :^)
Old nooty people thanks again for sharing life with enthusiasm and passion
wow what a team, that was so good to my soul
Great .. Great .. Mean Mary & Frank James ..!
Your playing made me smile! Thanks!
I just ordered that exact model. Seeing you play gives me inspiration. Thanks!
I love these people. There music let me feel great
Love your music and your 'style'. You must have the fellas following you around like baby ducks! May each day bring you an abundance of Peace,Love,and Joy.
Carl J. Humphreys Sr. Navarre Fl 32566,'bout eighty miles west of Panama City.
I love it Mary!! That was so sweet! Thanks for sharing!
Love that banjo you play It mean Mary
This is really unique and I love it. As a banjo picker of some 47 years, I'm finding Mary roll technique intriguing. I wish I could sit down with her and watch what she does more closely. I also love this instrumental written by her.
Fabulous! (sorry I'm old!) Great playing by Mean Mary. The (unnamed) guy is also pretty hot on the guitar too!
Just love these two guys playing together
I'm wondering how Mean Mary manages to write and play amazing music and be so beautiful at the same time. It is a mystery.
I would love to see you play live!! Make it up to Minnesota please?!
fantastic!!! what a talented woman! Mary you are great :)
Hope you are still playing. Loved it. Awesome
So much talent, I think you are awesome!
Mean Mary: You have a unique style, I am really digging it. Many/much credit to your mean brother also !
Keep them coming, Excellent!!!
Mean Mary you are awesome!
I love this tune and video,excellent!
Again, TOP SHELF! Nashville..you done dropped the damn ball!
Very good Music And Great Talent !!!!!! Thanks
I love your banjo playing!
She composed this original tune. So cool. Mean Mary plays a mean bluegrass, Roll on!
Really excellent playing.. You both did some very difficult things especially keeping in time with each other starting around the 1:44 mark. Keep up the excellent work!
Sounding great as always...............
WOW this is inspirational music,think i might go run a marathon now ;-)
good job mean mary,i only discovered you on you tube yesterday and im already whistling your music,thank you,and not forgetting frank james who seems to be passed over in the praises but damn he kicks ass on guitar,good job guys,keep it coming ;-)
Brilliant "as usaul" thanks Mary & Frank.
you two just to let you know i loved it well done brill john
Amazing Mary, I love your playing and this new material is amazing (I've pre-ordered the DVD & tab).
How on earth did U ever learnt to play the banjo...
Great music...I like it....
Bless U Ever More....
Greetings...Cheers & Congrats out from Asia :)
ED
Mighty fine pickin' !
I love E'm both!! He plays a mean guitar too!
great to see you on youtube again mary!
It's been a long time. Good to see you are still playing!!!!