He’s got another amazing song on Gems with Benjamin Tod called “Blue Eyes Dancing”. Matt plays fiddle, Benjamin plays rhythm guitar. It’s such a cool song
So glad you got to Matt Heckler finally. I haven't seen him in a couple years but he was a good friend when we were growing up. He was building banjos out of cigar boxes before he knew how to play them. If you get the chance, check out his old band Deep Chatham!
I watched your Bo Burnham reaction a couple weeks ago. I've gone back to watch it a few times. I've decided to subscribe and watch your channel despite not knowing anything about guitar and have no interest in learning. Just love the energy you give off!
It's a different kind of reaction, isn't it? I don't just mean because he has a guitar and a wealth of knowledge with the instrument and he intertwines it into the reaction. I mean beyond that, it's authentic right? Like.. idk. I watch quite a few of these reaction videos and it seems like more often than not it's "First time hearing- Insert song you know damn well the person has heard before" and the rare chance they haven't, you still get the vibe they already played it once or twice and kinda mapped out their reaction, right? Michael's reactions feel real. And I gotta give props to the viewers too. Without them, some of these reactions wouldn't have been suggested. I literally wouldn't have heard of Colter Wall if not for this channel. Or this amazing young man Matt Heckler. If by chance you see this Michael, and you can make room for it. I think you might love Brown Bird. So many lovely songs but I think this version of Bilgewater might be my favorite. It's only more intense when you understand this is literally months before he died of Leukemia. He's singing about pushing through obstacles in life no matter how daunting. Meanwhile pale and pasty, sweat pouring from his brow it's just all up in the feels. ruclips.net/video/-O5H1aezjuA/видео.html
Hey I've played with Matt! Damn this is really cool to see ya do a video on him ! Wish you could've met Tomas who the song is about. If you look up "profane sass" ,Tomas is the beautiful man singing!!. Much love y'all
Saw him live (with Lost Dog Street Band) at the Troubadour in Hollywood a couple of years ago. I had never heard of him before then and instantly fell in love with his music.
Love Matt and am so glad Gems introduced me to his music. If you like to play along to this song, head over to the original video or Ultimate Guitar, I tabbed this one. Love your videos a lot Michael, inspiring to me as a musician as well
Ya missed the last 15 seconds of the video where he’s talking about his fingers being frozen from playing out in like 30 degree weather lol best part of the video
"Blue Eyes Dancing" is my favorite song by Matt as well. I sent Matt a text asking him to come to The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago to perform. I would love to see him in person.
Been a fan for a year. Don’t know it you’ve done this track. Having some family medical emergency and am losing myself in music. Mind breaking down Govt Mule, where’s my mule Conan way back when. Kind regards, Jeff
daaaaaaaaaaamn michael, another lovely reaction. I'm still waiting on Ben Howards - End of the affair reaction live at Jools. A lot of requests on yours page request site for this one.
Hey man I know this is off topic but I understand you're a big Eddie Van Halen's hand like I am and I I really enjoyed watching you respond the way I did watching that Amsterdam video that you did it is amazing isn't it my question for you was have you checked out Eddie's guitar work in the last album he did a different kind of Truth with us with Dave he does some bass guitar work on there
Great tune and performance! This song has a bit of a Sinnerman by Nina Simone feel about it. Would love to hear Matt do a version of it. Here's a link: ruclips.net/video/bADDorGdyBg/видео.html
Gems is full of insane talents. I got to talk a bit with Anthony at the byrds creek music festival where I got you that sticker. He is a super cool dude and Im looking forward to him being on your channel! Keep it up MP, you are an inspiration to all of us 🤘
I’ve never seen you react to Heath Sanders, so I think this video that he just posted two hours ago is one you should hear. If you don’t know who he is, he worked on an oil drilling rig and posted a video on RUclips covering Chris Stapleton’s “Either Way” which went viral and then he went on the Bobby Bones show and after that went full time into a music career. Check out this video of his song “Daddy Won’t Sell the Farm!” ruclips.net/video/BijH3pUfcPI/видео.html
Noticed you haven't taken a look at some live loop videos from Elise Trouw. Here's her mashup of Foo Fighters and 70s Bobby Caldwell. She has also written her own songs as well so you're not limited to covers.. ruclips.net/video/Gl9GtO_vQxw/видео.html
asaf avidan is a really cool artist he has an odd sound but i really like him, he plays a ton of instruments. i really like his in a box songs (her lies, and bang bang) one with some pretty good guitar is your anchor ruclips.net/video/xv_obIKYGN8/видео.html
Next time you are looking for a heartfelt, dark, singer-songwriter, please check out Amigo the Devil. No one with more emotion... ruclips.net/video/qE2PHfJIcpM/видео.html
You did another Zach Bryan song a little while back and I think you would really enjoy this one by him as well. Definitely one of my favorites from him!! ruclips.net/video/d9bmS1UkFBs/видео.html
He’s got another amazing song on Gems with Benjamin Tod called “Blue Eyes Dancing”. Matt plays fiddle, Benjamin plays rhythm guitar. It’s such a cool song
This please!!!
Ditto!!
I would love for him to go over this song
Haw River Ballad is another incredible song by Matt
Omg yes so great
So glad you got to Matt Heckler finally. I haven't seen him in a couple years but he was a good friend when we were growing up. He was building banjos out of cigar boxes before he knew how to play them. If you get the chance, check out his old band Deep Chatham!
Would love to see a review on “Haw River Ballad” or “Blue Eyes Dancin” with Benjamin Todd
I second this
Haw River Ballad is a masterpiece.
We saw Matt Heckler, open for Lost Dog Street Band, in Chattanooga, a month ago or so ... fantastic music, it was a great night
I saw Matt live with Flogging Molly. Stellar performance.
I’ve seen Matt play live once opening up for Lost Dog Street Band in Madison, Wisconsin it was fantastic
I watched your Bo Burnham reaction a couple weeks ago. I've gone back to watch it a few times. I've decided to subscribe and watch your channel despite not knowing anything about guitar and have no interest in learning. Just love the energy you give off!
It's a different kind of reaction, isn't it? I don't just mean because he has a guitar and a wealth of knowledge with the instrument and he intertwines it into the reaction. I mean beyond that, it's authentic right? Like.. idk. I watch quite a few of these reaction videos and it seems like more often than not it's "First time hearing- Insert song you know damn well the person has heard before" and the rare chance they haven't, you still get the vibe they already played it once or twice and kinda mapped out their reaction, right? Michael's reactions feel real. And I gotta give props to the viewers too. Without them, some of these reactions wouldn't have been suggested. I literally wouldn't have heard of Colter Wall if not for this channel. Or this amazing young man Matt Heckler. If by chance you see this Michael, and you can make room for it. I think you might love Brown Bird. So many lovely songs but I think this version of Bilgewater might be my favorite. It's only more intense when you understand this is literally months before he died of Leukemia. He's singing about pushing through obstacles in life no matter how daunting. Meanwhile pale and pasty, sweat pouring from his brow it's just all up in the feels. ruclips.net/video/-O5H1aezjuA/видео.html
Hey I've played with Matt! Damn this is really cool to see ya do a video on him ! Wish you could've met Tomas who the song is about. If you look up "profane sass" ,Tomas is the beautiful man singing!!. Much love y'all
I met matt when i had first started busking on violin, amazing player!
Haw river balad and blue eyes dancing are incredible. You can tell by this song he rocks a banjo haha
I saw him live three weeks ago with Lost Dog and it’s a show you definitely need to catch.
Saw him live (with Lost Dog Street Band) at the Troubadour in Hollywood a couple of years ago. I had never heard of him before then and instantly fell in love with his music.
Didn't know matt up until now... Thanks for sharing and reacting
hell yes! been waiting for this video!! heckler is a legend and we love your channel 🤘🏽
Love Matt and am so glad Gems introduced me to his music. If you like to play along to this song, head over to the original video or Ultimate Guitar, I tabbed this one. Love your videos a lot Michael, inspiring to me as a musician as well
I’m so stoked Matt is so talented
Ya missed the last 15 seconds of the video where he’s talking about his fingers being frozen from playing out in like 30 degree weather lol best part of the video
saw matt live and his fiddle started smoking mid show
Quite literally. I’ve seen it too. He’s insanely talented
You help me find new music and I thank you for that. (:
The man plays like a demon, anytime i try and sound like him it is brutally bad
Matt is one hell of a musician!!
"Blue Eyes Dancing" is my favorite song by Matt as well. I sent Matt a text asking him to come to The Old Town School of Folk Music in Chicago to perform. I would love to see him in person.
Why do i get the urge to watch Hangover, whenever i watch your videos
Ha!!
Been a fan for a year. Don’t know it you’ve done this track. Having some family medical emergency and am losing myself in music. Mind breaking down Govt Mule, where’s my mule Conan way back when. Kind regards, Jeff
incredible as always sir cheers
The person Matt heckler is singing about is Ttomas Garringhton from Profane Sass you should cover the song No Ticket by profane Sass
Might I recommend checking out "Kerr County Dopesick Blues" by The Hill Country Devil? Also on gemsonVHS. Those guys never miss over there.
You would probably love his fiddle/viola/banjo work too
No comments on that rocket of a right hand?!?!?
daaaaaaaaaaamn michael, another lovely reaction. I'm still waiting on Ben Howards - End of the affair reaction live at Jools. A lot of requests on yours page request site for this one.
Awesome. Do some more billy!!!
hahaha it seems the bo burnum is stuck in his head "happy to be doing everything all of the time" hahaha great
Gawd I LOVE MATT HECKLER
Hey man I know this is off topic but I understand you're a big Eddie Van Halen's hand like I am and I I really enjoyed watching you respond the way I did watching that Amsterdam video that you did it is amazing isn't it my question for you was have you checked out Eddie's guitar work in the last album he did a different kind of Truth with us with Dave he does some bass guitar work on there
If you can make it yours then you are doing it right.
Any song from his album “ the great divide” may I suggest the title track! This man sings like a man is suppose to sing!
Check out Hymn 101 by Joe Pug. To me, he’s the new Bob Dylan. Phenomenal songwriting that gives you chills.
That Pisgah life 🤘🏼
Great tune and performance! This song has a bit of a Sinnerman by Nina Simone feel about it. Would love to hear Matt do a version of it. Here's a link: ruclips.net/video/bADDorGdyBg/видео.html
MY MAN!!
Gems is full of insane talents. I got to talk a bit with Anthony at the byrds creek music festival where I got you that sticker. He is a super cool dude and Im looking forward to him being on your channel! Keep it up MP, you are an inspiration to all of us 🤘
Thx brother!!! Really appreciate you!
This is awesome.
Love your content
You gotta check out nick shoulders snakes and waterfalls
YEAH!
Can’t wait too see Guthrie tomorrow night!
Please check ou “Ain no ash will burn” by Matt Heckler. Excellent
Willi Carlisle, he and Matt toured last year.
This guy reminds me of Glen Hansard, you should check out his performance of Say It To Me Now at CARDINAL SESSIONS
I thought this was a SETH ROGEN cover from The thumbnail 😂
If I were the devil by Colby Acuff please
Can you please do a tragically hip song? New Orleans is sinking would be a good one to start with… us Canadians would love it
Please check out “On A Desert Isle” by C.W. Stoneking. I would love to hear you take on his completely unique style of playing.
This song is dedicated to profane sass. RIP
You should react to Greta Van Fleet - The Weight of Dreams. Young band with a great guitar solo, super underrated!
Love your videos. If I may recommend a reaction check out Jose Gonzalez - What Will
José González - What Will (Live on KEXP)
You should do a video for in the morning light from billy strings new album
please do on his gems on vhs midnight sun, I need the picking pattern so badly
Did you ever listen to „ The Milk Carton Kids? „
Michael you need to react to the Game of thrones collab by fender 😭 Tom Morello, Brad Paisley, Nuno all amazing lead guitarist 👌
Check out Charlie Parr “Cheap Wine”. Amazing!!
Charlie Parr has so many wonderful songs!!!! Such an underrated artist. I’m very partial to his work, plus he is a very sweet, humble guy.
Nice shirt!
I’ve never seen you react to Heath Sanders, so I think this video that he just posted two hours ago is one you should hear. If you don’t know who he is, he worked on an oil drilling rig and posted a video on RUclips covering Chris Stapleton’s “Either Way” which went viral and then he went on the Bobby Bones show and after that went full time into a music career. Check out this video of his song “Daddy Won’t Sell the Farm!”
ruclips.net/video/BijH3pUfcPI/видео.html
I love Mumford and sons, always great
You should react to Vortex by JINJER. I’d be interested to see your take on the chaos they do musically lol.
The Bones of JR Jones please!
Ayy matts a beast
Give the hunt a listen.
Noticed you haven't taken a look at some live loop videos from Elise Trouw. Here's her mashup of Foo Fighters and 70s Bobby Caldwell. She has also written her own songs as well so you're not limited to covers..
ruclips.net/video/Gl9GtO_vQxw/видео.html
If you haven't already please please please do 8 circle by bon iver one to one
The Teskey Brothers
Hi Greengrass
asaf avidan is a really cool artist he has an odd sound but i really like him, he plays a ton of instruments. i really like his in a box songs (her lies, and bang bang) one with some pretty good guitar is your anchor ruclips.net/video/xv_obIKYGN8/видео.html
Next time you are looking for a heartfelt, dark, singer-songwriter, please check out Amigo the Devil. No one with more emotion... ruclips.net/video/qE2PHfJIcpM/видео.html
👍🏼 🎸
Sir can you react to Hey barbara - iVos
Dude, check out Ashley 'Slim' Stevenson on youtube. Fire.
Roommate by boy called cute
You did another Zach Bryan song a little while back and I think you would really enjoy this one by him as well. Definitely one of my favorites from him!! ruclips.net/video/d9bmS1UkFBs/видео.html
Can you React to TheDooo - Guitar Solos with Dooo but its on the new guitar ?
Honkk!