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- Asheville-based Abby Roach is one of the few musicians in the world who makes a living clacking a pair of flatware together. Often underestimated, Abby's incredible life story is anything but simple. You've never seen anyone play the spoons like this! Folk Art & Folk Music
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People with good educations and family backing fail everyday. Abby is happy and successful with a pair of spoons. An American treasure.
Babs7355 and crystal meth
Is she she has four kids she walked away from to play spoons
Roger Tayfel really how do you know
@@rogert5360 , how do you know she has four kids that she walked away from? The documentary didn't mention that (unless I missed it).
@Joe Tell em brother some of these shitbags are FOREIGNERS NOT EVEN BORN HERE!.
Abby instantly seems so likable and intelligent. So genuine. Such a lovely human to watch. Thank you for your amazing energy, Abby.
Aside from obviously being talented, this is an intelligent, articulate lady. she's bound to help make good changes for everyone.
I only see a person destroyed by drugs ...
Be specific.
Some of y'all sound terrible, she's turned her life around, and is doing better , Y'all don't known her story .
HoldMyBeer
How do you know? She never said a thing about drugs?
You must feel guilty!
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You’re an idiot! She never said she sinned! That’s YOU!!!
I mean, I've seen people make rythms with spoons before. But Abby makes music. I absolutely love it. Thanks for contributing with your art Abby.
Dear Abby, you and the guys are truly the salt of the Earth. The 3 of you bring rays of sunshine to an otherwise cold hard world, and that is priceless!
And we're so lucky to have them here.
I love Abby, she's real and amazing. She makes rich celebrities look lame!! Wonderful Lady with much class and talent. God bless this sweet lady!! 🙋♥️✝️🇺🇲
I don’t think people realize what amazing musicians they are.. absolutely incredible
Why wouldn’t “people” realize this? We know. We have ears.
I don’t think you realize how much you want a cookie 🍪
@Park Justin they are saying, that they are more superior than us and know more than us mere mortals
@@dewilew2137 But, Dewi, YOU listen and understand. Not everyone is like you. ❤
I admire you Abby, for being real. There's nothing fake about you.
Keep on playing spoons and blessing the world.
She should really lay off the crack.
Crack doesn’t rot your mouth like that, that would be meth, hence the moniker meth mouth…SMH
If there's one person on the planet who personifies "what you see is what you get', then that has to be Abby, moreover, she has the guts to put herself out there. Damn, I wish I had some "Abby" in me...
@@SuperThad1 @Janice Coleman she looks healthy and as if she hasn't used for years. If only your simple mind could imagine the horrors one might have to endure to turn towards such coping mechanisms.
Glad she found her place in the world. We needed her to be here in this place and time. God bless you Abby.
She is a national treasure and must be preserved at all costs.
Abby is the epitome of what internal happiness is. It's people out there that's filthy rich, and yet are nowhere near as happy as Abby. She is the blueprint on what happiness really is.
I hope she gets everything great in life that she desires.
STAY AWESOME ABBY!!!
❤
So true
Well said.!!!
In answer to your handle: You can trust Jesus above all others!
The world needs more Abby’s.
No. Once they made her they broke the mold!
She is truly amazing and it's wonderful that she turned her life around. She is an asset to society not an A$##()/_€ in society. Kudos to you Abby!
Joey C Wantd2 "like", ur comment, but at 111, I decided I wudn't mess w/it!!😁
the world needs less apostrophes
Yes with dental insurance
YES 🌺
I can really respect that. "I felt my life was over, but really, it was just beginning"
I felt it
As a percussionist, her timing is amazing.
And she's super relaxed doing it. She's so unassuming and yet so talented. Love that realness. She's herself. And she's amazing!
I am glad Abby is living her life her way. I love that she is unpretentious and humble.
I used to see her in Nashville! She was just so natural playing and could play while she held a conversation- really something to see & hear
You must have loved running into her and the guys. She's kinda special. So are they. You are too, for appreciating them.
I love that she's keeping a dying art alive. Your the best crazy spoon lady
During WW II my father learned to play spoons, jug, squeeze box, along with flat footing on ship. All his life he tried to find Dag Campbell from South Carolina, the man that taught him.
That's a lovely story.☺ You should write it down sometime.
Gotta love when you see someone doing what they love. It's been probably 30 years since I've seen someone play spoons in person, I'd forgotten how elegant it is.
Philadelphia senior citizen here. Love what you are doing and what you have to say. It brightens my day knowing there are people like you out there. Peace and prosperity to you and yours.
Miss Abbie, you are a treasure. You're talent lifts the spirit and your rhythm makes even a shy person like me wanna get up and dance.
You, coffeecat 7, may not be in a position to scatter happiness in the same way as Miss Abby, but you, too, are a treasure. Don't let anyone tell you different.
I fell in love with this band when I saw Abby and Chris Rodrigues playing Angels in Heaven. This video of Abby talking about her life just added an amazing back story and I have so much respect for her and her ability to make people happy. I have an elderly Uncle from Missouri who played the spoons and the banjo, sadly those skills will probably die with him. Rock on y'all!
If you actually felt sad those skills "will probably die" with your uncle then you would be learning those skills for yourself.
Why don't you have your uncle teach you the skills?
Tyler Dan Shut up, not everyone has rhythm for all u know he’s spreading the word though
Me too. It definitely rivals Tom Waits version of Angels In Heaven. I absolutely love it
Check out Artis the Spoon Man. Hes the original from Seattle. If I am not mistaken I believe Sound Garden's "Spoon Man" was written about him
“I picked up spoons because I was hungry.” My senior quote
She’s just so cool and authentic.
Most of today's artists could learn a lot about talent, true beauty and integrity from watching this.
I wish I was half as happy, grateful and talented.
You can be ,just takes practice
Amen Amy your awesome!!!!!!!
I love this women!!! She is real, honest and what we need to make our world work much better! Nova Scotia loves Abby!!!!!
I wish that there were more folks like you.
Always thought spoons were for someone who wanted to wanted to be in a band bit couldn't play anything, then I found Abby and and she slapped my opinion out of me in a godlike manner
Imagine being able to use an everyday object people wouldn’t think twice for as an instrument?
Honestly tells me to broaden my vision for life and all it has to offer. Actually beautiful and inspirational.
The best things in life are right under your nose
People can be judgmental and rude about things that they know don't really matter but there are only 2 reasons for that, social pressure & insecurity. You're a very strong & lucky person if you don't feel bound by either of those. Beautiful lady Abby, Your talent & your heart shine.
You are ab-solutely right...😂
"You are currently experiencing a random act of culture"
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❤️😁👏 Bless her, a very talented & well spoken Lady.
Love
Shes so adorable and humble! Spoon on lady! You're an inspiration!
A man would never call her adorable. Maybe with some teeth she would be for some men.
@@nastybastardatlive lol sure alright keyboard warrior. Build folks up. Don't tear them down. It doesn't make you better then them.
@@nastybastardatlive your not so hot yourself there guy so u don’t have ANY room to talk about someone else. She’s a beautiful lady and with teeth she wud look even more beautiful.as hard as it might be for u to understand, not everyone only considers looks.
I hope to see you all one day.. no matter if it is a bar, the streets of Asheville, or in my kid's school cafeteria. You all are a treasure and I love the music you all put out. It wouldn't be the same without the spoons!
I love this. Really articulate lady. Really well spoken. She's inspirational
A genuine person is hard to find, God made Abby and her friends genuinely good people, dont stop, y'all are great!!
I have Cape Breton heritage. The spoons and accordion are staples of our music. She's a fantastic player!
omg i loved how they show a shot of the one kid in the cafeteria excitedly playing along with the plastic spoons!!! (:
Some of my family from past played spoons, back in a time the family got together sang, danced for entertainment! I can never thank them enough for the memories! Music is magical!
That's wonderful. Probably not many around these days who have memories like yours, and can say that.
I had the privilege of hearing Abby and the guys in Asheville, wow they were incredible, so much talent, and so wonderful to listen too.
Abby is a highly impressive lady who has mad, mad skills playing the spoons. The first time I heard her play on a TH-cam video I was blown away! I love her and her fellow musicians and I truly wish her well. Keep playing the spoons, Abby! You have talent. Please keep sharing your gift. 😊❤
Netflix should pic this up and make a full documentary
Excellent idea!!!
Sooo true!!!!
Yesssss
Abram Porras I agree 100%
Abram Porras Fuck Netflix.
Through your tears and struggles you have found the strength to bring smiles and joy to others. You are an inspiration. God bless you Abby. 👍
When you blank your mind to everything, you begin to see things in a different light. Abby shines like a star and so do all that touch her.
Abby's are not a dime a dozen,,, wish there were millions of people like her that are just REAL and honest. Ty Abby
You are Queen, Abby! This is how I see true, genuine, simple and wild American culture. Look at you guys, you are so talented and inspiring, this is amazing. I hope you are happy with your life now.
" What motivated you to learn playing spoons"? Abby " I was hungry!" Just moved me to tears😭 felt that BIG TIME...been there. Busking for me was the most rewarding money I ever made and YEP 😊 it fed my ass. AMEN!
It only takes a tiny spark to start a fire and amazing humans like Abby are the kind of sparks this ole world needs more of !
God bless you Abby... keep on keeping on !
Abby,
You are Soooooooo talented that the world needs to see you for who you are!!
I love music, however my love is 70’s through 90’s rock. As I get older the talents of peeps like you make me open up to other possibilities.
Thank you for being you!!!!!!!
What a lovely piece, and oh at about 9m30s my heart was in my throat. Abby, I'm so glad you found the independant and talented and intellectual woman you always were and were meant to be.
The complete joy that fills her entire being as she plays is absolutely beautiful.
Peter Jacob yes, that’s the basis of this video.
Where did this video say she had kids she abandon?? Or are u just being an asshole?
What a cute lady! I love when she smiles the happiness shows in her eyes i.e. a real smile!
Lifelong songwriter, musician. Very inspirational indeed. Thank you
Man she is so cute, how authentic she is, there's not that many people in the world that can say that these days, would love to watch these guys in person one day 😍
Does she know how incredible she is?!?! She is so skilled!!!! I’m just sitting on the edge of my seat in awe!!!!
Just discovered her not too long ago, but feel as if I've known her ages ago! Must be the folk tradition in me that made me want to check her out and the music makes me happy!
The world send's Abby all the love and good thoughts and positivity and love again!!! You are awesome Abby!!! Much love and respect!!! I am so impressed by your TALENT! Love from Romania, Europe!!!
Thank you for Abby's back story. What a national treasure!
What an inspiration you are Abby! So glad I’ve been privileged to hear and know about your life!
I love this lady and her outlook on life. All three of these musicians are amazing!
Sweetheart you came into yourself and now just look at you and the beauty you've brought to the world.
Real people making real music doing real things. I like it.
Abby your rythme is impeccable
I love it and you are very talented
This video 'stirred' my emotions! 😉
Bless you for following your heart... I wish more folks would look at the falling sand in the hourglass and do the same, for in life... we don't get to flip it over!!!
Bless you from an English musician making armour in a French forest. 🇬🇧⚒️🇺🇲
This is better than anything they are teaching in schools these days!!
This woman is so full of vitality for life and living
Abby is beyond amazing with her spoon talent .
What a awesome woman and just so happy!! I love the music. It just goes to show you money doesn't by happiness. It's the joy of music and it breaks down all barriers!!
I love their band and she is my absolute favorite. They're all amazing I really like the voice on the singer too. "Angels in heaven gonna know my name". I love that one .
I was fortunate to see Abby the Spoon Lady with those spoons. She is amazing. Keep up the good work. The street music in Asheville is something I look forward to.
Never give up on life. You NEVER know when your life might turn around and it could be the greatest thing that's ever happened to you. It might not seem like that at the time of all hopelessness, but it's true. Never give up.
From AA - Don't gggiuve up 5 minutes before the miracle. :)
I did not know someone could be so excited about crosswalk lines 😂 Abby just seems to be such a joyful person 😊
Abby is so deeply involved and has such joy for life. I know she loved the road, but that is such a dangerous & difficult life. I'm glad she's found a community.
It’s 2022 now, and I am so glad I opened this random video today. Abby, I can feel the trauma you have experienced in your life, but I can also feel the place of joy + freedom you have come to as well. Tongal… beautiful story. You are beautiful story tellers. Videography is exceptional. I hope to see more of your stories. 😌❤️
That's good that's she's made a change in her city.We need more people like that.This video was inspirational and got me teary. Her soul runs so deep. She never gave up. I love that♥️
Fell into a career while being in essence, a hobo. Almost sounds like a story from the Depression.
As far as buskers go, I think they add to the culture of a city. My wife and I lived near Savannah Georgia and we would go down to River Street just to check out all the street artists and musicians. It's a tradition that the city embraces.
When people talk about capitalism, I really do think about tiny enterprises, buskers, delivery guys, freelancers of all sorts. I think it's very important for people to be able to support themselves in the thousands of diverse ways they think up. Government always wants to destroy the little guy and promote the huge corporation.
Oh, yes, I can't wait to get back into my farmer jeans! I lived next door to a family that had a good portion of their land set aside for a large garden. That was my first experience to having freshly grown carrots, corn, zucchini, strawberries, asparagus, etc.. I love watching food grow. You plant a tiny recycled seed and you get -- stuff!
I grew up in Ottawa Canada.
We have a festival every year called "the Busker Festival" bank street and sparks street would fill with musicians from all over the world.
Jonny Cash played on the street once. Back in the 80s
It's one of the things I miss most about my home town
@@ryanmcewen415 I live in the City, now, but, I grew up in Town right next to here. We have a music festival every August and we have another music festival in which name bands play on the weekends all summer long. I like to push the arts. Arts is where the money is, as far as I am concerned. Maybe your Town/City needs more local pubs. Music is fun!
@@SharonCreamer671956 I live out in the country now.
No buskers because they go to the city!
I honestly wouldn't trade country living for buskers for all the money in the world.
I like my peace and quiet.
Buskers belong in cities.
So glad to see that you have yourself a car and a place to live. God bless you spoon lady you did good!
Thank you Tongal for sharing the life of Abby and the band There are Brilliant people all over the World
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AWESOME STORY!
Shared love this lady and the band
These guys are dope
Wow, really cool story Abby. Awesome talent playing the spoons and great job for standing up for your fellow musicians and making your town a better place.
Videos like these make me wonder about all the other eclectic and interesting people into the world with their own stories we’ll never know about. Thank you for sharing this one, it was very inspiring.
abb1. Yes, it is a very inspiring story, much appreciated!
This is a dying trade plz keep it going
This was never a "thriving" trade lmao
You're right, Abby. You're life was just starting. May God bless you and your talents! Glad I found this video!
I was hooked after watching the first video about a year ago!! Extraordinary lady and amazing group!!! 😎👍
It looks like you’re going somewhere! I don’t know where , but I sure am proud of you guys! Love you guys!
I love his lady!! She is sooo down to earth!!!
Asheville is on my bucket list of places to visit, if only to see Abby perform.
Its a beautiful place!
I loved Asheville when I visited my aunt and dad there 45 years ago. I remember my dad and I walking around downtown and uptown because you were always going up a hill or down. My aunt lived on Hillside street and it was aptly named. Would love to go back.
It's a gross place
Louie Allen In what way ?
I just returned to northen Ontario Canada from a motorcylce trip through the usa. Unfortunatley ashville is indeed a sketchy place. With the crazy amount of locals congregating at fhe gas ststions and stores. Its was the first place that we watched ekach others bike while going into pay for gas. Groups of what i could only describe as, definatley unemployable folks flooded these areas throughout the city. Had uncomfortable feeling in most areas. And left sad that i saw no sign of Abby.
I love hearing this lady play spoons. I do believe I could listen to it all day
There are brilliant people every where. She’s such a nice person.
My 90 year old father stops by my house after church every Sunday and we watch TH-cam videos.. I showed him one of yours last week and he loves you! Thank you, you're awesome! We live just outside Detroit, MI:)
"Spoons"! I love you girl! It's crazy that when we are young we try to leave home and explore the world.
We want to see everything and go everywhere..
As we get older, we always return HOME!
With warm, fond memories of easier times.. I too had a REALLY HARD TIME during covid. I lost my family and had no where to go. It does put things in perspective.. things I never noticed before.. you are a good soul!
Best of luck to you!! 💗💗
Amazing band! Your a beautiful and brilliant lady. Thank you for keeping a dying art alive.
It takes a very special person to do what you do miss Abby smile and be humble like you are we could all learn a lot from you thank-you for being a beautiful angel in this world 😘
Still watching her a year after I discovered her. Her and I alike in a few ways 😏 she's AWESOME!
from the state of maine with love your band is amazing glad to see old time music from home grown real people stay real and stay amazing
I’m in awe of your talent !! Thank you for bringing smiles !
Be You-tiful. I love seeing someone free and being themselves! I wish that was such a rare thing and becoming more and more rare every single day nowadays. People hold on so tight to everything when they don't realize the key to freedom and letting go, surrendering. 😇 Thank you for the breath of fresh air you've just given once again. STAY "Be You-tiful" and God bless! Maybe I can see you guys preform sometime! I live right near Greensboro, NC! Will be at The Hippie Fest in Salisbury, NC on the 11th! Would love to you guy's there! God bless! ✌ ☺ 🙏
I’ve been watching her for just about a year now I ABSOLUTELY ADORE HER AND FIND HER TALENTED AND WHAT AMERICA IS MADEOF GOD BLESS HER checked your content and subscribed
There is so much more to Abby than I ever thought.
So smart and does something that very few can. Love her!
Abby, you are an amazing person! The first time I saw your video I was mesmerized with watching you play the spoons. Not only your dexterity to play, but the speed that you play them and the artsy ‘dance movements’ you do while seated. I’m super impressed with your talent and this video was a fun way to get more insight in to who you are. Thank you for sharing your talents and your story with strangers!