This brings me back to a time when people were actually musicians & mastered their instruments. Mary has mastered several instruments, writes & sings beautifully. Today marketing people write C G Am F songs for teen pop celebrities who can't even play a kazoo. I stopped listening to the radio but I hear their stuff all the time in stores. Mary inspired me to get out of my rut & start picking my guitar again. Good times.
Just beautiful music... Must be the mix of her heavenly voice with the instrument (many times it being in background 😁, the banjo). I've had gotten tired of banjo music but MEAN MARY'S, I can listen to. YES, very easily I can...👍
I predict that in years to come, "Death and the Maiden" will be thought of as a literary and musical masterpiece. This is an entire novel delivered in ten minutes. We get to fill in the blanks with our own imaginations just like any good book. I stand in awe of Mary's talent. Story songs are hard Y'all. Even harder than Limericks. Love you Mary, love your fans. Love your music. 😊💖
I love Mean Mary's music. There are would-be musicians and real ones. She reminds me of Kathryn Tickell - a master of her instrument and an inventive composer and super performer.
WONDERFUL! Mean Mary is destined to be one of the Greatest American Musical Artists of all time! Sterling Talents!! I Salute Her ! LCDR John Sullivan, USNR, (Ret.)
Loving your music! I felt for a long time that music had really gone down hill, but last few years I am really seeing a huge surge in bluegrass, folk, southern style rock, and man it's great to think that good new music does exist, thank you for contributing to it! (ALSO, I am a full time barefooter, so glad to see that aspect too!!!)
She is good really liked the 1600 hundred song with your brother that's the one that got me Can't seem to get enough of that old timely music gracias. Can't wait to hear more make as many as you all can . M.P.
I've only recently discovered you and have been absolutely spellbound by your music you've truly been blessed with amazing talent and a beautiful voice Mary!!!!!
You're a beautiful young lady with a great voice. Who I have enjoyed greatly lessening to. You really make me feel alive. Thank GOD for your talent you share with us.
Mary just got a 10 buck tip from my hillbilly budgies. I live in Edinburgh and my budgies listen to BBC 6 when i am not in so hear every type of music. They relax most to the banjo so thanks to mary and her fellow strummers and pluckers.
You ever been so lonely, you can’t reveal these secrets to yourself? You ever danced with the Angels under the full moon’s light? You ever dived off the the dock, into a swiftly moving River, to tread water. Just to see ‘Where The River Flows’? You ever washed ashore within a Paradise Valley? You ever heard the call of an Eagle echo from the valleys walls, as the ripples of a fish disrupts the perfect stillness of the water? Sweet Mary. You should try this. 🤗. AHUM’M’@ A Humbled ‘M’essenger@ I really enjoy your music 🎶
Wonderful resonating voice. Beautiful smile. I love to hear you laugh. Watching your fingers is so fascinating to me. You write and perform so nicely. Thank you. Elokwa
The more I listen to your music, the more I truly appreciate your God-given talent. Not just the absolute mastery of your instruments, but also your incredible vocal range and skill for writing such moving lyrics.
House by the sea, Sorry your leaving, Sweet Jezzabel, Harlequin and about 20 more are I think your best stuff. Your talent playing and singing is amazing beautiful awesome but finding the right songs to match not so easy. For me the ones I listed have that X factor. Thanks for the music Mary , you moved my heart many times with those songs. Kiwi Sam
You're awesome. Thank you for coming through. You have no idea how much inspiration you've been for me and my daughters. Keep up the good work and NEVER EVER GIVE UP!
One of the best online performances I have ever heard. You were great as a 6 year old singing “Long Tall Texan” but now - wow. So much talent and such an immense stage presence. I ran into your awesome music while trying to learn to play the guitar in my seventh decade and you inspire me. Wow, wow, wow.
I got a kick out of her joking comment about playing to only a few people in venue. As a part time musician, playing local gigs, I can identify with playing to small groups of people who may or may not appreciate all the work, and all the heart, that goes into putting your music out there.
Vous me faite rêver, Madame…! Depuis que je vous ai rencontré via RUclips, mon âme d'enfant, que je suis resté, ne cesse de me dire : Pourquoi tu n 'as pas un banjo !? Arrivé au crépuscule de ma vie, je regrette tellement … Bien sûr je chante un peu en m'accompagnant avec une guitare, mais… Le banjo, que c'est beau, surtout lorsque vous en jouez… merci, Madame, de me donner autant de plaisirs… Je me permet de vous offrir ces quelques mots, juste pour vous remercier… Et le temps reviendra Où regrettant encore La douceur de la nuit, Le cri de la guitare M’enfoncera au cœur Dans une plainte hurlée L’angoisse immaculée De la peur qui me cerne. Et le temps passera Sur mon cadavre exsangue... Et la pluie coulera Sur l’heure qui exige... Et d’autres me suivront Sur ce chemin étroit... Et à toi ils diront, Peut-être qu’ils ont froid... Peut-être qu’ils ont peur... Peut-être que c’est ça... La vie. Bonjour de la France, Bernard-Charles 🐻
I listen to your music each day. I always look forward to your new music and listen your past music while i wait. Sing Songbird Sing your music makes many smile.
Loved this hour long concert. Makes driving at night go faster. First song I'd ever heard of Mean Mary was the IRON HORSE. I've been a fan ever since. Keep up the great music. Love the banjo music
My daughter and I are watching/listening. Thanks for sharing your talents! Thanks to Black Hawk Folk Society for sponsoring. Can't wait to see you in person again. Stay well!
I am so very very glad a banjo student of mine told me about you Mary. I just adore that first song. So soulful. I love profound heartfelt music and that is what you do. You made this aging picker very very happy today. Got tears in my eyes. Thank you.
Why doesn't mainstream country radio play anything like this? All we're stuck with is snap-tracks, and other weak crappy new-country. Thanks for uploading so much of these long-format videos; it gives me things to listen to in the garage.
Mean Mary ist einfach nur wundervoll. Ihre Stimme, ihr Banjospiel. Phantastisch. Wenn ich ihre Lieder höre, geht es mir einfach nur sehr gut. Es wird wohl leider nur ein Traum bleiben, sie einmal live zu erleben. Was für eine tolle Frau!!!
Thank you mean Mary for sharing your talents with us your music is awesome your banjo is great and I've learned a lot God-bless have a great day God-bless America
Like a 5 tool baseball player you have it all. Banjo. Guitar. Voice. Song writing ability. And Looks. Been a fan for awhile. Thanks from Baytown Texas. Hope to see you live someday!
How many really feeling people are there out there? This is one. So wonderful.
Miss Marry, I hope you never stop
Miss Mary you remind of my pathetic dating life with women. You're stronger than I can be in your work. Thank you for sharing your craft Ma'am.
This brings me back to a time when people were actually musicians & mastered their instruments. Mary has mastered several instruments, writes & sings beautifully. Today marketing people write C G Am F songs for teen pop celebrities who can't even play a kazoo. I stopped listening to the radio but I hear their stuff all the time in stores. Mary inspired me to get out of my rut & start picking my guitar again. Good times.
What? You don't autotune and use computers for music? 😂 yes I agree 100%. I hope to see Mary live someday. Godspeed to your future as well. ❤
Dear Mary, I discovered you on RUclips recently. I am 50 years of age and never heard of you or your music. You're so, so cool..... I love you, Mark
Just beautiful music... Must be the mix of her heavenly voice with the instrument (many times it being in background 😁, the banjo).
I've had gotten tired of banjo music but MEAN MARY'S, I can listen to. YES, very easily I can...👍
Mary, I follow you with great enthusiasm. I wish you all the happiness, joy and above all, love. Blessings be upon you in Jesus holiest name. Amen.
Amen ! Jesus Christ of Nazareth King of Kings !!
I predict that in years to come, "Death and the Maiden" will be thought of as a literary and musical masterpiece. This is an entire novel delivered in ten minutes. We get to fill in the blanks with our own imaginations just like any good book. I stand in awe of Mary's talent.
Story songs are hard Y'all. Even harder than Limericks. Love you Mary, love your fans. Love your music. 😊💖
Mary has begun singing Death / Maiden live after I instigated dressing as pirates at her GA LaGrange performance.
So much talent. You have been blessed. I wish I could give a million thumbs up.
oui c'est vrai !
Give her 10 bucks instead
Very good song depicts a lot of predictability
I love Mean Mary's music. There are would-be musicians and real ones. She reminds me of Kathryn Tickell - a master of her instrument and an inventive composer and super performer.
Mary James sure perks up the day! All for her and her group. Nice going Mary and thanks!
What a voice !! Very talented LADY
Mary, you have got to be one of the best banjo pickers in the modern age. I am amazed at your talent and skill.
WONDERFUL! Mean Mary is destined to be one of the Greatest American Musical Artists of all time! Sterling Talents!! I Salute Her ! LCDR John Sullivan, USNR, (Ret.)
Loving your music! I felt for a long time that music had really gone down hill, but last few years I am really seeing a huge surge in bluegrass, folk, southern style rock, and man it's great to think that good new music does exist, thank you for contributing to it! (ALSO, I am a full time barefooter, so glad to see that aspect too!!!)
Fantastic!! Her haunting timbre and trills!!! Amazing🌟🪕🥰🌟
She is good really liked the 1600 hundred song with your brother that's the one that got me Can't seem to get enough of that old timely music gracias. Can't wait to hear more make as many as you all can . M.P.
I've only recently discovered you and have been absolutely spellbound by your music you've truly been blessed with amazing talent and a beautiful voice Mary!!!!!
This is the sound of folk music...oh from America. Thank you Mary🐦🪶🪶
I really love your voice and music keep it up. God loves you and so do I
Mean Mary, you are brilliant, so talented and a beautiful soul. Thank you for being you. Peter a broke down old poet from Pittsburgh, PA.
"Grace" is such a emotionally moving song for me, it brings me to happy tears, thank you.
Mary you shine brighter than diamonds, You're one of our world's precious Gems💖 Thank you 🖖
You're a beautiful young lady with a great voice. Who I have enjoyed greatly lessening to. You really make me feel alive. Thank GOD for your talent you share with us.
You have the voice of an Angel...Much love!!!
Only a few women have brought a tear to my eye as they made me smile. Awesome Mean Mary!
Such a beautiful woman with so much talent.
Mary just got a 10 buck tip from my hillbilly budgies. I live in Edinburgh and my budgies listen to BBC 6 when i am not in so hear every type of music. They relax most to the banjo so thanks to mary and her fellow strummers and pluckers.
If giving is receiving . Mary is the King. Only through Love is there any meaning anymore.
I could listen to this young lady & her banjo 24/7 ! 👍
Absolutely beautiful talented out-of-this-world knocked out gorgeous your music make people happy keep up the good work live on strong
Mary Thanks For sharing , Its always nice to hear your voice .
You ever been so lonely, you can’t reveal these secrets to yourself?
You ever danced with the Angels under the full moon’s light?
You ever dived off the the dock, into a swiftly moving River, to tread water. Just to see ‘Where The River Flows’?
You ever washed ashore within a Paradise Valley?
You ever heard the call of an Eagle echo from the valleys walls, as the ripples of a fish disrupts the perfect stillness of the water?
Sweet Mary. You should try this.
🤗.
AHUM’M’@
A Humbled ‘M’essenger@
I really enjoy your music 🎶
Mary crossed the past and today. Thank you for your comment.
Great music and artist, beautiful voice. Please give her more thumbs up. Regards from Argentina.
The last song, death and young maiden, is my alltime favourite. So impressive to see you playing it. Thanks🙏
Christmas morning, a cup of tea, still in bed and watching this on my IPad. A good way to start the day. Thanks Mary.
This is my favorite female performer
Mary, you AND the music you make are ALWAYS so delightful , soulful...
You are amazing with power. What a amazing women.
Everything that’s real would be more than enough. Beautiful song.
YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR ATTIRE, YOU ONLY NEED YOUR BANJO, AND YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. LOVE YOUR MUSIC ........
So glad you got put into my feed and then subscribed. Now I've been binge watching. Best Regards and Wishes Lady!
Wonderful resonating voice. Beautiful smile. I love to hear you laugh. Watching your fingers is so fascinating to me. You write and perform so nicely. Thank you. Elokwa
The more I listen to your music, the more I truly appreciate your God-given talent. Not just the absolute mastery of your instruments, but also your incredible vocal range and skill for writing such moving lyrics.
Mean Mary, You told the truth. No matter what you play, We do love it.
Loved the last song! Great ballad! I can listen to that all day long!
so beautiful Mary.....speachless
You are one incredibly beautiful and talented young woman, Mary! Keep up the great work!
Incredible talent. Totally captivating and enchanting.
House by the sea, Sorry your leaving, Sweet Jezzabel, Harlequin and about 20 more are I think your best stuff.
Your talent playing and singing is amazing beautiful awesome but finding the right songs to match not so easy. For me the ones I listed have that X factor. Thanks for the music Mary , you moved my heart many times with those songs. Kiwi Sam
Such an incredible voice. I like listening through my bluetooth ear buds while I'm working. She makes my work easier.
Mary, loving the concert, thanks for sharing your music.
First time i heard the Mean one was iron horse fell in love with the voice of Mary as comments confirms this keep it up!
Memphis moon could listen to it for a real relaxing time great song
You're awesome. Thank you for coming through. You have no idea how much inspiration you've been for me and my daughters. Keep up the good work and NEVER EVER GIVE UP!
Talented singer talented musician and a beautiful woman👍👍
Thank so very much for this unexpected treat! Love your music. Blonde hair is very becoming. God bless, stay safe and healthy.
Thank you so much Mary. We love your music and voice!
One of the best online performances I have ever heard. You were great as a 6 year old singing “Long Tall Texan” but now - wow. So much talent and such an immense stage presence. I ran into your awesome music while trying to learn to play the guitar in my seventh decade and you inspire me. Wow, wow, wow.
I got a kick out of her joking comment about playing to only a few people in venue. As a part time musician, playing local gigs, I can identify with playing to small groups of people who may or may not appreciate all the work, and all the heart, that goes into putting your music out there.
....wow........ the last song on this video is FANTASTIC...... "Death and the Maiden"
Vous me faite rêver, Madame…! Depuis que je vous ai rencontré via RUclips, mon âme d'enfant, que je suis resté, ne cesse de me dire : Pourquoi tu n 'as pas un banjo !? Arrivé au crépuscule de ma vie, je regrette tellement … Bien sûr je chante un peu en m'accompagnant avec une guitare, mais… Le banjo, que c'est beau, surtout lorsque vous en jouez… merci, Madame, de me donner autant de plaisirs… Je me permet de vous offrir ces quelques mots, juste pour vous remercier…
Et le temps reviendra
Où regrettant encore
La douceur de la nuit,
Le cri de la guitare
M’enfoncera au cœur
Dans une plainte hurlée
L’angoisse immaculée
De la peur qui me cerne.
Et le temps passera
Sur mon cadavre exsangue...
Et la pluie coulera
Sur l’heure qui exige...
Et d’autres me suivront
Sur ce chemin étroit...
Et à toi ils diront,
Peut-être qu’ils ont froid...
Peut-être qu’ils ont peur...
Peut-être que c’est ça...
La vie.
Bonjour de la France, Bernard-Charles 🐻
A voice and an expression that turns you in an addict after a few minutes....
A journey to the beating heart of music. Love this woman. All power to ye, Mary.
Love you Mean Mary! You’re the best!
💥 Stunning..Thank You Mean Mary..🕊️❣️
I listen to your music each day.
I always look forward to your new music and listen your past music while i wait.
Sing Songbird Sing
your music makes many smile.
My daughter and I are watching this while eating dinner and having a great time. Thank you!
Thank you Mean Mary, for letting me listen to you for a great hour. As always, I enjoy listening to your music.
I've been telling EVERYONE about you!! Amazing, absolutely amazing talent....don't stop.
So love me some Mean Mary. I mean seriously LOVE.
Loved this hour long concert. Makes driving at night go faster. First song I'd ever heard of Mean Mary was the IRON HORSE. I've been a fan ever since. Keep up the great music. Love the banjo music
My daughter and I are watching/listening. Thanks for sharing your talents! Thanks to Black Hawk Folk Society for sponsoring. Can't wait to see you in person again. Stay well!
Mary, you are pure gold.
Such a fan. Thank you Mary.
Girl your voice is a blessing to all who hears you best fresh voice I've heard in 5 decades
Love her..wonderful music!
I am so very very glad a banjo student of mine told me about you Mary. I just adore that first song. So soulful. I love profound heartfelt music and that is what you do. You made this aging picker very very happy today. Got tears in my eyes. Thank you.
Why doesn't mainstream country radio play anything like this? All we're stuck with is snap-tracks, and other weak crappy new-country.
Thanks for uploading so much of these long-format videos; it gives me things to listen to in the garage.
I ❤ Mean Mary!
Mean Mary ist einfach nur wundervoll. Ihre Stimme, ihr Banjospiel. Phantastisch. Wenn ich ihre Lieder höre, geht es mir einfach nur sehr gut. Es wird wohl leider nur ein Traum bleiben, sie einmal live zu erleben. Was für eine tolle Frau!!!
Great concert!! and great picking Thank you MM
Ihre musik ist wundervoll. Sie spielt das Banjo unglaublich gut! Ich höre ihr Lieder sehr gerne. Eine sehr beeindruckende Frau.
Just jaw dropping.
You are so wonderful. Thank you for Gracing my existence 🙏 💖
such a crush on her ,... blush
Same here.
me too..extreme blushing. Such a talented lady and she enjoys her job so much.
Same
amazing
I saw her first! So, there!
Mary your voice brings classical an bluegrass together an it's absolutely beautiful its captivating I love your music
Thank you i very like your music
Mean Mary is THE DEAL! What a musical goddess
Talented ! GORGEOUS ! LOVELY !
Thank you mean Mary for sharing your talents with us your music is awesome your banjo is great and I've learned a lot God-bless have a great day God-bless America
Your music never disappoints.
Wonderful talent 👍👏👏❤️☮️
WoW!!! How was I so fortunate as to have this recommended to me? Thank you Mary for this wonderful music.
You make me wanna sit through a 10-minute song 💫💃
Double wow. Thank you so very much!
Thank you so much for this concert. I wish you could hear my applause.
Wow this is superb!
Like a 5 tool baseball player you have it all. Banjo. Guitar. Voice. Song writing ability. And Looks. Been a fan for awhile. Thanks from Baytown Texas. Hope to see you live someday!
what a great musician🎶🎵👌👌
Wonderful Thanks Black Hawk!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😷😷💕
Mean Mary James, you are extremely talented and I've been following you on RUclips for a few years now. Keep up that GREAT musicianship!