Matt Heckler, "Blue Eyes Dancing," ft. Benjamin Tod // GemsOnVHS™

[@AtlasRapture]

When a musician sounds even better live and raw than they do in a studio, you realize the pure genius of their talent.

[@ethanmorton7122]

Matt and Ben are exactly that.

[@MrDvlmandeicide]

Nick shoulders is the same way

[@rgtree7108]

@Chauncey Bilton no one cares except maybe your gf

[@rgtree7108]

@Chauncey Bilton pretty weird man

[@chrisfixvincent8459]

Is this real music!!!???

[@j.dlawhon4473]

THIS is what the world now needs more of

[@GemsOnVHS]

what the world, needs now, is love, sweet love.

[@j.dlawhon4473]

GemsOnVHS very true

[@joshuagillotte8218]

J.D Lawhon so. Fuxking. Good.

[@parzivall2287]

Damn right

[@jasongause7347]

Damn right

[@shelbywillis7420]

This has quickly became one of my all time favorite songs.

[@kodymanns7138]

Mine too

[@christopherchimp9615]

Your a hottie

[@shelbywillis7420]

@@christopherchimp9615 thank you

[@tinsleysweets1384]

You need to hear some new songs

[@totallynotalpharius2283]

You can copy and paste this on all this channels videos and you'd be right

[@snuffygrunt2842]

Every time I hear the Lost Dog SB.. I go back to my days in Martin County and Inez when I had to cross the river between Beauty and Lovely on that one lane bridge to go to work at the mine in Mingo up Marrow Bone. It was around 75.. 76.. I was always stoned.. and there was a tavern where this old girl made cherry pies. I'd just buy me a whole pie and listen to them hill jacks play while I ate. It was a scream and the corn liquor was the best you ever had. They say when you die.. you go back to the times when you were the happiest. If that's true.. I'll be back up that holler again. Thank yee fellers.

[@atvrider6516]

Absolutely. I’m from Inez as well and i couldn’t have said it better myself

[@ghostmkoll4777]

Yeah I hear ya keep on keeping on

[@eddiepeet492]

I think you might have a song in that paragraph Snuffy or at least part of one.

[@wilburshuman]

@@eddiepeet492 Thats what I'm a thinkin !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Especially this part............. "They say when you die.. you go back to the times when you were the happiest. If that's true.. I'll be back up that holler again" Perfect.

[@D3rMesaa]

Benjamin always give me hope. Theres something about that guy

[@danielohrt8895]

I know that shit crazy maybe he's a angel lol he's on every play list I got check out (life ain't sweet )

[@haveadeadpumpkin]

Word.

[@charliejenkins7314]

Hes awesome I had the privilege to meet and hangout with him in Charlotte saw lost dog and a couple other bands play then after the show all the bands got together and went to a shed and they all played together all night me and 2 of my friends were the only ones there listening to them all was probably 12 to 15 people in there playing all together it was a really amazing night

[@DA-yb4qf]

@@charliejenkins7314 lucky man you are, Charlie Jenkins.

[@randomhero9092]

Have you looked into his back story? He’s been saved by music and people he’s had the good fortune of stumbling upon. It’s pretty inspiring what he’s been through to still end up where he is now.

[@emilygray4984]

My brother passed five months ago, he introduced me to this song... I'm so happy to have it as a sort of theme song for our last few months together. It's beautiful

[@kortneynussbaum369]

💜

[@joshuabrown2248]

That's beautiful brotha

[@kayoff6907]

We go hard in the hills

[@jordanthomson3031]

He's forever at your back.. but don't forget life is at your front

[@cmillivol98]

You know it’s good when you’ve only got a fiddle and a guitar and it sounds like a full band

[@user-jp1uf2yn8h]

need the violin back in here

[@light_and_sound]

Don't forget to give props to the sound engineers!

[@marleebarbetto1276]

Ain’t that the truth

[@zachb8012]

Fiddle paired with banjo or guitar creates a sound bigger than the sum of their parts.

[@scottsnyder4266]

​@@zachb8012Fiddle and banjo are the two loudest of the traditional bluegrass instruments.

[@uchiha_shisui682]

The world needed this union

[@tomhixon5774]

Benjamin Todd is so humble “I fell in love with his music, I guess he liked mine”

[@jackshifley9378]

The two of them are the most down to earth guys I have ever had the privilege of talking to

[@jsmith294]

The fiddle player has really let herself go... Come on, I'm just kidding! Great tune and great talent from Gems, as usual!

[@GemsOnVHS]

cocaines a helluva drug

[@eddominates]

Mattshley Maeckler

[@culturedmilk363]

I'd smash.

[@sazon860]

LMAO

[@eddedmonds5753]

I laughed really hard at this, thanks pal. :)

[@Anthony-wb6ih]

I've lived in a city for a long time now. This song makes me want to move back home, to the mountains. Music takes you where words cannot. Thanks for the amazing music.

[@hunteryoungblood649]

Where ya from originally

[@kevinlundberg4185]

Amen brother, mountains is our only friends, the older I get the more accurate it gets

[@CG-zb3fs]

Man I know. I want to go back to the farm I grew up on in Alabama. Money social status luxury it's over rated boys. Bout had my feel of it. However my children lol and wife. Nah it's the Cement hell for me now. After they get out of school be on the next thing to LA. Lower Alabama. I want to float down the Alabama and Tombigbee again about midnight with jugs catching yellowcat bugs eating you alive cricket rock band blaring not one human sound or light for miles. See a kids face bloodied 3rd weekend in Nov there Daddy re telling the story over and over with pride. Or hear some beagles hot on a cane cutter, ok thunder chicken gobbling his head off before daylight about this time of year. Cold beer crawfish dirt roads cutting a switch and War Eagle!! The greatest times of my life and I just wanted out. Now I just want to be back in the land of cotton.

[@DA-yb4qf]

For 20 years I've listened to strictly electronic based music. Then, divorce, stolen dogs etc. September Doves was my first intro to back REAL music, with real and honest lyrics. He prolly won't read this, But f it, Thank You Benjamin. Your pen saved me.

[@sweetasanders]

No matter how rubbish my day has been I can sit down with a whiskey, listen to gem and it all just melts away. Music is like magic!!! Love it!!

[@johna1728]

September doves is a hell of a song

[@dizzyDElKnobberChokker]

All music that moves your soul is real, be it top 40 or eclectic, letting the music grip, tame and guide your soul is the best of lifes dirty pleasures.

[@jabbafo]

I listen to everything, I find my moods arnt content with one type of anything...but living in blueridge, this shit speaks to my soul

[@tedkoppel4199]

Welcome back.

[@thealaskanforever]

The guy on the fiddle is killing it. Love Benjamin Tod too

[@jonathanpruegert3007]

Her name is Ashley Mae. She doesn't look the same anymore though...

[@thundracleez]

She goes by Matt now.

[@jonathanpruegert3007]

Evan Daniels how brave of her

[@brendonleary]

oh you buggers, you made me spit coffee all over my laptop now...!! lol.. It's dripping down the screen like the tears of laughter running down my cheeks...

[@weldonsalkey8127]

Matt Heckler is so good man..

[@youvotedforthis5340]

This was the song my wife son and I walked out of our wedding to!

[@ashthetrashboat1982]

Adore this...one of my daily listens. 💗 As a punk rocker it took me years to embrace my Appalachian roots but now I love this kind of music now

[@baconman2.052]

Same bro, started off with Black Flag and Minor Threat to Matt Heckler and other bluegrass artists

[@robsnipes5492]

I'll chime in as the third. I love bands like social d, alkaline trio, and no use for a name but find these boys got it too

[@camronfox6181]

I've literally listened to this 100 times today alone. And the day ain't over.

[@HOSWELL444]

Camron Fox so about 346 times you could listen to this in a day 😀

[@MonkeyBarsEveryday]

That’s my boy!

[@soultake-go3qb]

I drove up my local mountain with a beloved friend and a couple beers I remember playing this song breathing in the fresh air walking thru a small meadow and the forest. Perfect song to a perfect moment live life and love each other people

[@bobbystreets2653]

1luvcuzzin🧡

[@everybodytogether5532]

After a 10 hour day in the sun. This is a blissfull breeze

[@jesuschristismylordandsavi5137]

I know the feeling. Check out Tom Proudfit channel

[@adammgalloway]

I hope we can see some more of him in the future! Matt playing with Benjamin sounds so natural.

[@GemsOnVHS]

more of them both is coming down the line

[@adammgalloway]

Hell Yea!

[@johna1728]

I really hope so

[@zackarygee3133]

Trust me when I say I’ve searched KZbin upside down, and I can’t find another piece of music even remotely close to this masterpiece.

[@juanguajardo8359]

Man ran across this song two weeks ago on KZbin music and when im down and feeling blue I throw this on repeat and ill be dance and smiling by the third time

[@garrettstater7700]

I watch this anytime I need to feel better about anything

[@musicandwhiskey6183]

Who in the hell gave this a thumbs down?! This is beautiful

[@hunterheath7200]

RHEC618 they just missed the like button bro😂

[@dennyschwarz2958]

@Heather Cremins umm whats a lil yachty ....lol

[@stevemcqueen1096]

Probably had their phone upside down.

[@SheaRecordmetal]

People with no Soul that’s who.

[@jacobhalpenny5062]

Still gives me cold chills to this day

[@JacobWilliams83]

I've been listening to Ben for YEARS. I just found this/Matt yesterday. I cannot stop listening...

[@seantrainor3174]

The world needs more music like this, stuff you can actually feel in your bones. Much respect!

[@jimmyzdano]

Don't leave me hangin From a willow tree Honey cut me down Cause I cant breath I'm up the mountain I ain't coming down No you wont see me Around your town I'm high and lonesome I'm runnin dry I'm givin up On gettin by So come home honey Don't ya make me beg Take out your fiddle Tune up and play And I know its hard When the sun goes down To be alone On shaky ground Go get some matches And kerosene We'll burn it down, honey Run out and leave I'll bleed out slowly In my Sunday vest When you come around In that Sunday dress With your blue eyes dancin Drawin me in And sideways glancin Honey where've you been I know its hard When the sun goes down To be alone On shaky ground Go get some matches And kerosene We'll burn it down, honey Run out and leave Don't leave me hangin From a willow tree Honey cut me down Cause I cant breath I'm up the mountain I ain't coming down No you wont see me Around your town I know its hard When the sun goes down To be alone On shaky ground Go get some matches And kerosene We'll burn it down, honey Run out and leave I know its hard When the sun goes down To be alone On shaky ground Go get some matches And kerosene We'll burn it down, honey Run out and leave

[@lutherhawkins3139]

Gems On VHS is the new Alan Lomax. Thank you all so much for what you are doing for the music of our generation.

[@GemsOnVHS]

thank you buddy. that's high praise.

[@MonkeyBarsEveryday]

Accurate!

[@thegrassisbluer09]

@@GemsOnVHSjust need to be more prolific like he was! Your channel saved my life when I got sober months before the pandemic and I had to adapt to a series of huge upheavals, even beyond my quitting and society totally restructuring. Can't possibly thank you enough for introducing me to both of these artists, without whom I very well may have given up in 2020 and not lived to have seen this day.

[@appleget]

Saw Matt open for Lost Dog in Louisville KY and was blown away. Saw this video and was blown away. This man is music.

[@jessejones1093]

My 5yr old son listened to this for the first time tonight he said, daddy "this is the only song I like, its good music how do those guys sound so good" made me happy!

[@GemsOnVHS]

he has good taste

[@hannahh6793]

I can't stop playing this. Its practically been on repeat. Both Ben and Matt are so easy to listen to. 👌 Give us more guys!

[@sharkydog6306]

Same. I've been listening to this(and other stuff from Matt and from Lost Dog street band) for almost two years now, lol.

[@hannahh6793]

@@sharkydog6306 Same!!! And it doesn't get old, I keep coming back.

[@dylanmarks6636]

I found out about Benjamin Todd because my brothers buddy was at a alcohol store and ran into him in there and ever since I’ve been listening to this guy.

[@LukeTheArtist96]

I wish Matt would put his stuff online. I'd buy it in a heartbeat.

[@GemsOnVHS]

same. it's a work in progress - i'm talking to him about getting his new stuff out.

[@mikeballantine5382]

His new album just released today on Bandcamp

[@Hugsby-_-]

Know it's an old comment, but if you didn't see it's even on Spotify now!

[@nietsnebur]

I've loved music like this all my life, and I'm over 50.I still remember when I purchased my first Doc Watson record and attended my first bluegrass feastival. The last few years this music has really caught on with a lot of people. It's refreshing when what's on the radio and the pop charts, and even worse what's on country radio stations, is really awful.

[@russellwolf6272]

The talent of these 2 are off the charts!

[@mglenwright09]

Maybe it's because these guys have a punk/metal background which is where most of my roots are in terms of what influenced me musically in my younger years, and so they truly know and appreciate the power that can come from simplicity, but either way, this song feels so powerful despite it literally being a 6-1-5-1 progression THE ENTIRE WAY THROUGH. so simple yet it rocks me even after the 100th time listening. well done Matt

[@MayberryMafia]

I don’t think it was simple! Nothing simple about it!!

[@lukeheywood7334]

Know wat you mean ithought same first hearing this..its bootn it

[@cliffordquinn1467]

Don't leave me hanging from the willow tree Honey cut me down cos I can't breathe I'm up the mountain ain't coming down No you won't see me around your town I'm high and lonesome I'm running dry I've given up on getting by So come home honey don't you make me beg Take out your fiddle tune up an play And I know its hard when the sun gos down To be alone on shaking grounds Go get some matches and kerosene we'll burn it down honey Burn out and leave I'll bleed out slow my Sunday vest You come around in Sunday dress Your blue eyes dancing drag me in Sideways glances honey where u been And I know its hard when the sun gos down To be alone on shaking grounds Go get some matches and kerosene we'll burn it down honey Burn out and leave Don't leave me hanging from the willow tree Honey cut me down cos I can't breathe I'm up the mountain ain't coming down No you won't see me around your town And I know its hard when the sun gos down To be alone on shaking grounds Go get some matches and kerosene we'll burn it down honey Burn out and leave....(x2)....

[@dougm6371]

billy bong thanks so much, was waiting for somebody to find the words. I’ll get it up on UltimateGuitar with chords now

[@alquimby1765]

I was sitting here listening trying to figure out the cords by ear. First I thought it was in G straight to Am. But if you listen to the changes it sounds like rhythm in the cord of C. C then Em I believe then bounces between G and C with the occasional F toward the end of the verse. Not had a chance to try and play it yet but I feel like that should be pretty close. Could also be an Am instead of Em. Ben playing this definitely gives it incredible drive. Ben is a Hell of a rhythm player. As well as Matt sawing the shit outta that fiddle!

[@jbrown8616]

7

[@EndingTimes0]

I think is Sunday best, not vest

[@deadobvious414]

Chords: B-D-A-D Lyrics: Don't leave me hanging From the willow tree Honey cut me down Cause I can't breath Climb up the mountain I ain't coming down No you won't see me Around your town I'm high and lonesome and I'm running dry Not giving up On getting by So come on honey Won't you make me beg Take out your fiddle Tune up and play Cause I know it's hard When the sun goes down To be alone On shaking grounds We'll get some matches And kerosene We'll burn it down honey Burn out and leave I'll bleed out slowly In my Sunday vest When you come around In that Sunday Dress Your blue eyes dancing Drawing me in With sideways glances Honey where you been I know it's hard When the sun goes down To be alone On shaking grounds We'll get some matches And kerosene We'll burn it down honey Burn out and leave I know it's hard When the sun goes down To be alone On shaking grounds We'll get some matches And kerosene We'll burn it down honey Burn out and leave

[@sazon860]

Thanks for the chords

[@willb7415]

I think its "I've given up on getting by"

[@bigcase4449]

Thank you

[@alquimby1765]

The B is a minor cord. Ben plays with a capo on second fret in C. So from there the cords are C, Am, C, then G. the order and changes change a bit in the chorus. I've been obsessed with this song for over a month now, so I had to sit by the fire and figure it out one night. Good luck trying to make it sound as good as these guys. Ben is a Hell of a rhythm picker. And Matt is matt! Have fun trying tho

[@skunx8600]

Ya I just try to do a 'cover' with my own rhythm cause he's too good! thanks for the chords

[@willgriff]

I just keep coming back to this

[@macphersoncountry]

Going on four years now, we’ve been blessed with this helluva duo of folk musicians! Cheers y’all to being blessed with the ability to be surrounded by such awesome music!

[@Matthew-do9tz]

At work welding in Barnesville Ohio. It's hot n muggy here so ol Ben t'z music goes right along with my day, cheers😎

[@chadpattishall2849]

This song is a prayer answered to me. Asking God to show me how to live and how to ease my pain that I've carried for so long. Watching these 2 men share there passion for music has inspired me to let people back in my life.

[@HonestGabe343]

This sound is tearfully beautiful.

[@NightSky018]

Man there's just something extra in Matt and Ben's playing that I don't think any amount of hard work or practice can achieve unless you're Matt and Ben. It's like there's a whole other set of lyrics to this song that are being sung through their instruments. The words tell you the general story, the instruments fill in the details. Gems on VHS couldn't be more appropriately named. These two truly are rare gems in this world

[@timothysowards232]

Everything goes away when I listen to this, puts me in a place I can't describe... Totally magical, I've heard it 100rd times. Never changes the feelings of hearing it.

[@SanSebastia]

Wow there are some really good vibes.

[@ericaaustin4332]

Saw Matt open for The Lost Dog Street Band in Madison back in May and was absolutely blown away by his voice and talent. When he stepped on stage I didnt know what to expect but once he started singing I was blown away. Seeing him get any kind of platform warms my heart. When I saw him I fell in love with his music and between sets I bought every bit of merchandise he was selling for himself because I wanted to support him (also his music isnt available online and i needed that now!). I also got a chance to speak to him briefly and he is just a genuinely cool dude.

[@GemsOnVHS]

he sure is a cool dude. im sure he will get his music online here soon.

[@SirWitKiD]

hot off the press! great song! love the description! Rest in Peace Guy Clark and Townes Van Zandt!

[@dylangaffney954]

Real damn music... vibrates the bones of my very soul. I play clawhammer banjo and jam along to this song every day. Thank you Ben, Matt and GemsOnVHS! You all are bringing more good to this world than you could Imagine, keep following your spirits, and keep playing your hearts out for the world to hear!

[@TROBassGuitar]

What are the chords they sound like bm (I might be confusing it with dm right now I had a few drinks) d and a?

[@TROBassGuitar]

After realizing I wrote d definitely bm lol

[@maggieblaski9241]

More Matt Heckler please! This guy opened for Lost Dog in Chicago a while back and I’ve been yearning to hear more by this man.

[@GemsOnVHS]

more on the way i promise.

[@opusjosh]

@@GemsOnVHSThank you for all the videos you put out, I have found so much to relate to. How does a hobo, like myself, work with your productions?( recording and hanging out?) I got pitch? kzbin.info/www/bejne/iYLVqYZtZdqDjsk "Morning Sun" Joshua Simons. My late wife and I wrote it about our homeless friends in Ft. Collins Colorado. It's about seeing your street family in the morning and knowing everyone made it through to the next day. Please let me know what you think.

[@TheTheRandomShow1234]

When th3 fuck was lost dog in chicago im gonna shoot myself in the foot.

[@maggieblaski9241]

They have a show coming up in Chicago next month at Reggie’s!

[@TheJeffmcnair50]

Is there a way to buy Matt Heckler's stuff? I'm kicking myself for only buying one of his albums at Lost Dog's most recent concert!

[@theyarddawg94]

Can't believe how good this is! If I would have discovered this kinda music sooner I probably wouldn't have gone through such a large portion of my life telling people I hate country music

[@psychogenical1419]

i used to listen to this w my friends..... i miss having friends

[@GemsOnVHS]

im your friend

[@tanner1681]

@@GemsOnVHS Things like this make you my favorite! Haha.

[@brandonspeich3483]

The only good thing I have to say about “The Covid Era” was, it introduced me to this channel and amazing genre! Thank you Gems! 🖤

[@ManScoutsofAmerica]

Most of the friends that I have now, I disliked when I first met them.

[@punxlukk]

Still pissed me off when he said he didn’t like Ben at first

[@HatlessAtlasHA]

Wow, it's been 2 years already? And yet, still I come back to this song.

[@michaelj.7121]

This is my all time favorite recording gems has ever brought us. Thank you so much for this Anthony Ben and Matt!

[@jetlag8466]

I really love how they are keeping the tradition alive!

[@carloscamargo624]

Matt Heckler's got a great voice! Amazing. Not that Benjamin Tod isn't also fantastic. In fact, it is weird to hear him be backing vocals seeing as how he's so great a singer. I'm into metal but stangely, really digging this folk music.

[@saucerhead494]

Folk and blues is the original metal ! Gotta love it haha

[@KaiTheGuy04]

Still a fantastic track in 2019!!

[@scottyknot7403]

I still listen once a week. Great tune from great musicans🤘🤘🤘🤘😎

[@johna1728]

I really can't explain how happy I am to have seen both of y'all in Nashville and smoking a cigarette with Matt after he played. Honestly one of the best moments of my life to be able to meet legends in the making.

[@cjstarkey]

I sat and talked with him in Tulsa and I totally get it. Such a down to earth dude as well.

[@natedean5815]

This collaboration is just absolutely amazing.. we need more!

[@jnwoodard8764]

Songs like this hit me in my soul for some reason. It calls back to family I never knew that stilled in the mountains and woods here in Tennessee, and grandparents that ran barefoot through small backwoods towns in old jeans and t-shirts.

[@haydentheo1025]

So much soul and just overall genuine human emotion in this! Makes you feel alive!

[@nickblackler6426]

I just picked up the fiddle because of Matt's music 💚 would love to learn this one day.

[@dark_0pz_16_7]

Heck I love this song can’t stop listening to it

[@taylorstevens9675]

This is one that no matter the feeling, gets you so hyped and ready to take on whatever the day throws at you. Alone they are amazing, but together is like the most expensive whiskey you could drink. Smooth and smoky 🌹

[@babblerabla]

The way they edit the hard strum when Matt says, "I drank 16 beers," is art in its own.

[@nathanbrintnall7597]

I drove 4 hours 1 way to see Lost Dog's first performance in Lincoln Nebraska. Matt was one of their openers and he was one of the most humble and fun guys to see perform. Talking to him after the set you could just feel how much he loves his music. Can't wait to hear more from him!

[@allysonkane9190]

I saw him play in Minneapolis. I bought his CD and I haven’t taken it out of the CD player in my car since May. Love you, Matt!

[@GemsOnVHS]

damn not even i got a CD

[@haileybrown7651]

If you can get one, do it! its totally worth it!!!

[@TheJeffmcnair50]

Which one did you get? I just bought his "Heckler's Lament" at his most recent concert, but I'm kicking myself for not buying his first album. Trying to find it. I'll trade you digital files if you have the first one! lol

[@allysonkane9190]

Jeff I got both Katskillachia and Hecklers Lament!

[@TheJeffmcnair50]

Would you be willing to help a fellow music lover out? Could you send me Katskillachia if I gave you my email.? I can't find any of his albums anywhere on line. :(

[@johna1728]

I finally got to see both you guys in Nashville. I even got to smoke a cigarette with Matt after he played. Please y'all gotta keep this up. This is a revival of what music should be.

[@GemsOnVHS]

hey folks, we're on instagram. @gemsonvhs and @lostdogstreetband

[@Fiftyfiv3hundr3d]

GemsOnVHS I believe I owe you a debt of gratitude. Your channel has introduced me to more amazing, heartfelt, incredible artists than I could have ever asked for. Thank-you so much, truly, for all of the amazing music you have shared.

[@SevenCrowMusic]

Thanks for all this great music GemsOnVHS. I found a lost dog video of yours called green eyed gal. Been addicted to lost dog and your channel since. Has prolly saved my life to be serious. But anyways, thanks a lot man. It's appriciated wholeheartedly.

[@GemsOnVHS]

shit thanks panther

[@GemsOnVHS]

thanks buddy, not quite a genius but we definitely know good music when we hear it.. cheers, love the UK and Ireland, can't wait to go back.

[@benbuse9398]

GemsOnVHS how the hell can I meet Benjamin Todd like for real he has changed my life

[@ChrisLamoureux-l6e]

Man i wish i could catch you guys on the east coast. This music keeps me going through hard times. Love you guys.

[@jakegro7825]

This has become one of my favorite channels on KZbin. Thank you for all your hard work and the amazing videos! Another outstanding artist to consider for a spotlight would be Joseph Huber from Milwaukee

[@GemsOnVHS]

well ill be danged, thanks buddy. i'll be on the lookout for joseph.

[@joedonny542]

DUDE!!... The way Bens guitar and voice goes with Matt. It sounds majestic!

[@edwinw8468]

Ben knows Townes daughter... I already knew Ben was legendary. But man that just adds some more cool points on top. Townes was the best!!!

[@leescreations4367]

Just heard of Matt have been a big fan of Ben's for years now . Now I'm a fan of both.

[@Justkeni21]

Hope this means more Benjamin Tod videos to come soon too? This is brilliant ❤️👌

[@GemsOnVHS]

till one of us die yeah!

[@Justkeni21]

GemsOnVHS fuck yes, I can die happy now (after one of you two preferably) 😂 seriously listen to your channel every. single. day, keep killing it.

[@ellisvonschtink9140]

Loved Deep Chatham! I discovered them busking in Monument Square in Portland, ME like 16 years ago and bought their CD. I still listen to it.

[@ryleereynolds7877]

This is absolutely incredible

[@ChrisLamoureux-l6e]

Thank you for helping me through the hard times, matt, anthonyy, and ben. You guys have really pulled me through hard times

[@rubo8925]

best vid in an age, incredible tune.

[@c-j2843]

Amazing performer, one of the few people that sounds even better live. The recording doesn’t do his voice justice, he has an incredible bellowing sound. That and seeing Matt playing the fiddle live is a real show

[@GemsOnVHS]

Hey y’all, this field recording is now available to stream on our spotify. Check it out here: open.spotify.com/track/29Hrft6YVfYViWg6gh1GQT?si=22c2bcda6e6c4d80 Be sure to give us a follow on there so you’ll be the first to know when we release more. Also, we have "Blue Eyes Dancing" and other Matt Heckler favorites available for download on our Bandcamp page: gemsmattheckler.bandcamp.com/ Matt stays busy, so follow him on Instagram to keep up, instagram.com/mattheckler/ Follow GemsOnVHS as we explore where music's going and where it's been, instagram.com/gemsonvhs/

[@brianhubbel7477]

Saw Matt open for Lost Dog Saturday 9/8 @ the Bottleneck in Lawrence, Ks. He killed every song he played, even the on the banjo. Never got a chance to meet him throughout the night. But what made my night was running into Ben and Ashley around town before the show started and getting the opportunity to meet two talented individuals face to face and they were so kind for taking the time to stop their tour of the town to bullshit with some fans. Hopefully we didn’t scare ya away from Lawrence forever. From the bottom of my heart thank you guys for not letting folk die. Sincerely, the guys you met on the down the street from the venue(glasses guy and brother with face tats). Oh and I can’t forget running into the great banjo player Patrick Watt!!!

[@brendonleary]

There is another version of this song, that Katie-Belle Van Zandt filmed, with Matt sitting on the hood of the red truck that is visible for quick moment in the beginning of this film... I am filmed guessing at the same place, different time....there are far more leaves on the trees in this film... What a place steeped in Outlaw Folk Music history .. Absolutely fitting to have these two team up for a song there... I am hoping maybe you have recorded one of Ben's songs that they sang this day , still to be released?? please say it's so... please..

[@GemsOnVHS]

damn i havent seen that video lol. sometimes i swear you know more about what im doing than i do. yeah we have one of bens coming along soon!

[@sweetasanders]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/lYa0hnZtgt54hcU this one!!

[@brendonleary]

That's the one..

[@brendonleary]

haha.. No No.. You are the Sensai, I am but the Grasshopper. Sometimes I get a little self conscious about leaving long comments on all of your videos....but I just can't help it.. And believe me when I tell you that each long comment is the abridged and edited version. I have become quite obsessed with listening to as much of this music as possible and learning about the artists and the history of this music.. I have found your channel to a be a very important avenue through the different suburbs of 'Americana town'. Definitely one the most most happening avenues through the darker side of town to be sure!! Or maybe to expand on the theme, it is an avenue through an outlying region, in the woody hills, where folk live in shacks, punks play banjos and sing about dope sickness and unrequited love, while rockin' in a red chair drinking mash and smokin' something in a pipe. there we go, doing it again, long comments... I just can't help myself... Thanks for all your good work Anthony... If the Australian Dollar was actually worth anything I would willingly and lovingly make a contribution to the channel.. As it stands however, I am time wealthy but coin poor, and any dollar I gave would only be worth 70 cents to you. SO my contribution at moment will just have to be my 2 cents worth of comments...!! [that's 1.4 cents after conversion to USD though] Looking forward to the aforementioned track with gleeful anticipation.

[@jabbafo]

Appalachia is where it's at, Ill never leave my outlaw mountains. People are just different but in a really great old way.

[@vendettajaq7910]

I keep coming back to this video When I need a small sip of life. Always use it as a trampoline into fun porch/bonfire hang outs. Bless these two.

[@Woohdaphil]

thank you for making real music.

[@johnnyartist395]

Lit a joint, got a bottle of whiskey, layd on my floor and listened to this on repeat. Love it

[@autumnmachamer9508]

This is 🔥

[@autumnmachamer9508]

Just singed up for patreon. Thanks for all the work you've doing. You're doing the world a fucking favor sharing all of this.

[@GemsOnVHS]

you're my hero and responsible for all the crazy shit we're gonna keep releasing.

[@coldsmokegames8560]

Finally saw Matt, Ben and Ashley live. I almost ugly cried... love you guys to the fucking moon. Thank you for sharing your gift.

[@fondestdiamond]

[verse 1] Don't leave me hanging, from a willow tree Honey cut me down, 'cus I can't breathe I'm up the mountain, ain't coming down No you won't see me around your town [verse 2] I'm high n' lonesome, 'n I'm running dry I've given up, on gettin' by So come home honey, don'tcha make me beg Take out your fiddle, tune up and play [Chorus] I know its hard when the sun goes down To be alone, on shaky grounds Go get some matches and kerosene We'll burn it down, honey, run out and leave [verse 3] I bleed out slowly, in my Sunday vest When you come around, In that Sunday dress Your blue eyes dancing, drawin' me in And sideways glances, honey where have you been [Chorus] I know its hard when the sun goes down To be alone, on shaky grounds Go get some matches and kerosene We'll burn it down, honey, run out and leave [verse 1] Don't leave me hanging, from a willow tree Honey cut me down, 'cus I can't breathe I'm up the mountain, ain't coming down No you won't see me around your town [Chorus] I know its hard when the sun goes down To be alone, on shaky grounds Go get some matches and kerosene We'll burn it down, honey, run out and leave [Chorus] And I know its hard when the sun goes down To be alone, on shaky grounds Go get some matches and kerosene We'll burn it down, honey, run out and leave

[@fondestdiamond]

@Tim DaHuman i wont say it isnt but i (being a young white man) always saw it as falling in and out of love with the same person

[@fondestdiamond]

@Tim DaHuman was also written by matt

[@rottenrobb2583]

Beautiful , enjoying from the heart of Appalachia

[@GemsOnVHS]

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[@ChristianSiddall]

🖤🖤🖤

[@gruntmezera123]

FUCK. YES!!! Matt Heckler is one of the futures of music and with the amazing Benjamin Tod, thank you for finally putting some of your music online. Loved seeing them in Minneapolis and Madison this past year.

[@baggs081]

In 2019 I find this to be bangin

[@stephinately]

Just saw these guys in Seattle last night. Matt heckler is so passionate when he performs. I love it.

[@joshuashackelford1580]

I'd honestly have given a years salary to have been on that porch for this entire day.

[@WudwasMcGee]

Years later and after owning this song on vinyl I still come back for this version. Goddamn, it's a fkn beauty! I think it might be an All Time Favourite.

[@scottyacosta713]

Fcking love america. Thank god for this 🔥

[@theartoffuckit5287]

this is how it is in canada too

[@Automedon2]

The US is still the source of the best music in every genre. Britain had it going on for a while, but those days are over.