Bride Surprises Groom by Drumming Carol Of The Bells

I received an Instagram message on Christmas Eve from a newly married guy named @joshwavarab. His wife, Maria, surprised him with a drum performance to Carol Of The Bells, @augustburnsred rendition. She did not know anything about drumming and secretly took lessons early 2019 after her and Josh got engaged. Ok, here’s the background. Josh and his brother Blake are both drummers and his first concert was our show in South Bend in 2008. Tragically, later that same year Josh’s brother passed away unexpectedly. I remember meeting Josh not long after and him giving me a picture of his brother that I still have on my drumming wall to this day. His brother was an avid fan, a good friend, and a great individual. Maria knew the importance of drumming and the unbreakable bond between Josh and his brother and so she set out to play drums as to bring a piece of Blake to life on her wedding day, all to Josh’s surprise.
Music has a power that’s impossible to quantify. On the biggest day of her life @mariaacpair brought Blake back by playing drums and it brought the entire wedding party to their feet and her husband to his knees. Merry Christmas and Happy New Years and I hope the story of Josh and Maria causes you also to see the life that’s possible after death, the joy that’s never stronger than after tragedy, and the thought that there had never been a more bad ass wedding than this one haha 💪

[@manuelalfonzoml]

Blasts better than matt 😂😂😂🔥🔥🔥

[@jonathanpangborn3100]

No one blasts better than Matt

[@know_hope]

@@jonathanpangborn3100 that’s what she said

[@know_hope]

And sir, that is BLASTphomy! I’ll see myself out….

[@jasonkho985]

Praise God for such wonderful celebration! I use to love Lamb of God and Chris Adler, ABR inspired me to walk His way. God bless Matt

[@vaughnblaylock6069]

He certainly has that effect.

[@suckslip]

Why TF am I crying.

[@ZakkofAllTradesOfficial]

#metoo

[@armend316]

same here! you're not alone.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

this was beautiful, even more so after reading the description, but i felt very proud when she played those doubles 😂🥰😢 all the feels 🙏🏽🙏🏻

[@juhjermee]

Coolest thing I’ve seen in a long time!

[@93TheSea]

what a blast! the first hours i struggled to learn Carol of The Bells even after 7 years of experience. the video misses some fast parts, but for playing so fluent after just a few lessons this is astonishing talent. She could go far by continuing!

[@sawtoothscream1521]

Too cool, love how excited she is and the shocked look on her husband's face. Well done

[@babaloo117]

I'm not crying, your'e crying!

[@LoudlabsNYC]

Wow!

[@armend316]

Wow! The best drum cover that makes me cry, no matter how many times you watch it! Now that's the power of music! 🥰💞😍❤ Time to teach My Wife to play the drums! My profile picture is my drum set! Thank you! God bless this lovely couple! 🙏🙂

[@celestint92]

This did indeed bring a tear to my eye.

[@PsykeShow]

She has better control on her pedals than me! Haha. Amazing to see this, super wholesome. Especially after reading the describtion. Amazing achievement for only 1 year!

[@rileyfox1692]

Wholesome start 2020

[@cjdelaney171]

im suprised by how wholesome this turned out to be

[@fretsnstrings117]

I lost it at the blast beat

[@sergiotorrensmusic]

Awesome!

[@craigmartin4303]

Great story matt! Well done to all involved.

[@49Macman]

I love this! That girl is a performer how she gradually builds it up to impress! Fast bass drum too!

[@austinjosephmadsen2980]

So rad!!!

[@williescott5439]

What an awesome story!

[@maddrummer910]

Dude so cool

[@davek12]

The alarm at the end, because she's on fire!

[@drumobsession8644]

What a legend!!!! WOO

[@woko50]

what a great show and tragic emotional story behind..

[@Nina-kt9fc]

this is INCREDIBLE lmao why did this make me cry lmao get it girl

[@RON-RON-TV]

Esos estuvo más que genial 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@kars2010]

That is AWESOME!!!

[@TheSkooterbords]

I love how the guys lost their marbles when did thr blasts!

[@keithwhitemedia3053]

This is incredible 😂😂

[@juusoleino6631]

She plays so good!! She should def start playing drums more "serious" :)

[@teamusa4472]

🔥

[@andytheindividual3862]

Oh my gosh!! Hahaha. Looks like you got a good one!

[@otitdiaries3486]

The gents are all surprised. 👈🏽

[@coincollector6989]

Highlight of the video, groomsmen wearing Red Christmas socks with s black tux lol Happy New Year 2020 Y"all !!!

[@resisttrump4467]

Girls Rock!

[@NeCtRiCkS]

That’s amazing!

[@terrybrodsky4948]

That shit be lit.

[@amanda19931]

Wow! This is awesome! 🤘 Congrats

[@jonathancurtis5122]

I married the wrong woman.

[@Pure_KodiakWILD_Power]

stop it, you 😋

[@Omadoesart]

😂😂

[@WretchedDrummer]

That was pretty cool lol

[@reymonmatin-ao9799]

Hahahahahah😅🤣🤣its really amazing..very surprising for evwryone😊😀

[@aaronrocks365]

I want one!

[@brandenconker]

I’m not crying you are crying

[@nicobrafian5158]

hahaha sick!🔥

[@felipepena3580]

may jaws can't close

[@RyanxDunn]

How did she learn to do that in a year...

[@resisttrump4467]

Ryan Dunn -the same was girls rock Denver teaches girls an instrument, form a band, write a song and preform it live on stage in one week. Dedication, focus and determination.

[@ElijahJohnsonDrums]

It probably helps when you know a fucking amazing drummer like matt

[@armend316]

@@resisttrump4467 well said & spot on! Now practice slowly learn quickly thank you! 🙂

[@Puen66699]

🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾

[@suckslip]

What does Marthyn think about this?

[@psychosocial1917]

DAYUM 🤘🤘🤘

[@Omadoesart]

❤️😭

[@drumavenger83]

🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@RogueFinance]

😭❤️😭❤️😭❤️

[@nat3music]

Is that Andy Harrison

[@josuecaballeros4650]

Ohhh 🤓🤓