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.
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. 😊💖
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.)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!!!
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.
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!
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 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 🎶
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
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
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.
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 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.
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!!!)
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!
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, you are the sweetest person ever! Love your voice big time and your pickin' is not from this world 🙏 The banjo is my favorite instrument ❤ Def gonna order your new album, thank you for this amazing performance 😘
I can't wait for your new Album. Your music and your voice is so wonderful and combining. I'm glad that you're healthy and I hope that your loved ones feel fine too.
I have known a Mary a great friend in the past! But always friend past in the night. Back to her she is very talented played all kinds of instruments wrote her own and sings others. Her voice beautiful too. She has went with her own boys. Not sure if she still does it. And then its the past.
Come to England Mary ,when travelling abroad is allowed,I live in Sussex and Brighton is the Hippest Music City here ,be Great to come and Watch you,Brighton is a Seaside Town with lots of Heritage and History 🙂
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Miss Marry, I hope you never stop
How many really feeling people are there out there? This is one. So wonderful.
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. ❤
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.
This is my favorite female performer
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.
Mary you shine brighter than diamonds, You're one of our world's precious Gems💖 Thank you 🖖
Fantastic!! Her haunting timbre and trills!!! Amazing🌟🪕🥰🌟
Only a few women have brought a tear to my eye as they made me smile. Awesome Mean Mary!
This is the sound of folk music...oh from America. Thank you Mary🐦🪶🪶
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.)
A voice and an expression that turns you in an addict after a few minutes....
Such a beautiful woman with so much talent.
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!!!!!
"Grace" is such a emotionally moving song for me, it brings me to happy tears, thank you.
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 !!
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 could listen to this young lady & her banjo 24/7 ! 👍
YOU DON'T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT YOUR ATTIRE, YOU ONLY NEED YOUR BANJO, AND YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL. LOVE YOUR MUSIC ........
Great music and artist, beautiful voice. Please give her more thumbs up. Regards from Argentina.
Mean Mary, You told the truth. No matter what you play, We do love it.
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.
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.
So glad you got put into my feed and then subscribed. Now I've been binge watching. Best Regards and Wishes Lady!
Just jaw dropping.
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.
Everything that’s real would be more than enough. Beautiful song.
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.
Absolutely beautiful talented out-of-this-world knocked out gorgeous your music make people happy keep up the good work live on strong
Incredible talent. Totally captivating and enchanting.
You have the voice of an Angel...Much love!!!
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.
You are one incredibly beautiful and talented young woman, Mary! Keep up the great work!
Mary, you AND the music you make are ALWAYS so delightful , soulful...
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
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!
A journey to the beating heart of music. Love this woman. All power to ye, Mary.
Mary, loving the concert, thanks for sharing your music.
Such an incredible voice. I like listening through my bluetooth ear buds while I'm working. She makes my work easier.
Dear Mary, I discovered you on TH-cam recently. I am 50 years of age and never heard of you or your music. You're so, so cool..... I love you, Mark
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.
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!!!
I ❤ Mean Mary!
Loved the last song! Great ballad! I can listen to that all day long!
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.
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!
Talented singer talented musician and a beautiful woman👍👍
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
I've been telling EVERYONE about you!! Amazing, absolutely amazing talent....don't stop.
Mean Mary is THE DEAL! What a musical goddess
Christmas morning, a cup of tea, still in bed and watching this on my IPad. A good way to start the day. Thanks Mary.
Girl your voice is a blessing to all who hears you best fresh voice I've heard in 5 decades
Such a fan. Thank you Mary.
Thank you so much Mary. We love your music and voice!
💥 Stunning..Thank You Mean Mary..🕊️❣️
You are amazing with power. What a amazing women.
Thank you Mean Mary, for letting me listen to you for a great hour. As always, I enjoy listening to your music.
My daughter and I are watching this while eating dinner and having a great time. Thank you!
Thank so very much for this unexpected treat! Love your music. Blonde hair is very becoming. God bless, stay safe and healthy.
Mary James sure perks up the day! All for her and her group. Nice going Mary and thanks!
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.
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
If giving is receiving . Mary is the King. Only through Love is there any meaning anymore.
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.
I really love your voice and music keep it up. God loves you and so do I
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
Ihre musik ist wundervoll. Sie spielt das Banjo unglaublich gut! Ich höre ihr Lieder sehr gerne. Eine sehr beeindruckende Frau.
Love her..wonderful music!
Mean Mary James, you are extremely talented and I've been following you on TH-cam for a few years now. Keep up that GREAT musicianship!
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
so beautiful Mary.....speachless
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"
Great concert!! and great picking Thank you MM
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 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.
Mary your voice brings classical an bluegrass together an it's absolutely beautiful its captivating I love your music
Mary Thanks For sharing , Its always nice to hear your voice .
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!!!)
Many thanks Mary for sharing this Special.....always love to hear you with the banjo....your stunning voice goes so well with your new Blonde Look!!
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!
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, you are the sweetest person ever! Love your voice big time and your pickin' is not from this world 🙏 The banjo is my favorite instrument ❤ Def gonna order your new album, thank you for this amazing performance 😘
Wonderful Thanks Black Hawk!👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😷😷💕
Thank you so much for this concert. I wish you could hear my applause.
Wonderful talent 👍👏👏❤️☮️
I want you to know that I've received your package, and I'm proud to wear them! Thank you!
WoW!!! How was I so fortunate as to have this recommended to me? Thank you Mary for this wonderful music.
Double wow. Thank you so very much!
You make me wanna sit through a 10-minute song 💫💃
I can't wait for your new Album. Your music and your voice is so wonderful and combining.
I'm glad that you're healthy and I hope that your loved ones feel fine too.
Wow this is superb!
Love you Mean Mary! You’re the best!
Love your singing and music - all these years.
Always wonderful... So happy I stumbled upon you all those years ago...
I have known a Mary a great friend in the past! But always friend past in the night. Back to her she is very talented played all kinds of instruments wrote her own and sings others. Her voice beautiful too. She has went with her own boys. Not sure if she still does it. And then its the past.
Your music never disappoints.
what a great musician🎶🎵👌👌
Come to England Mary ,when travelling abroad is allowed,I live in Sussex and Brighton is the Hippest Music City here ,be Great to come and Watch you,Brighton is a Seaside Town with lots of Heritage and History 🙂