Matt Heckler, "Ain't No Ash Will Burn," by Walt Aldridge // GemsOnVHS™

An incredible journey. Across the Atlantic ocean to the fatherland of folk songs and fighting spirit, Ireland. We were told West is best, so we rambled down the coast to county Clare, to the small towns of Doolin and Liscannor. It was off season for tourism and bitterly cold. The folks about town welcomed us with open arms. We stayed in a small cabin near the Cliffs of Moher, where one evening we clamored up the trail to sing this old classic song into the setting sun, off the edge of the majestic cliffside.
One night we sat in the back of a little pub in the little village, enjoying our Guinness's and listening to the locals interact. Eventually, folks in the pub started singing to each other, acapella at that. The others would shush everyone down as one lonesome voice after another bellowed some old Irish folk song. It wasn't part of some show or program made for tourists, it was just what they decided to do. Later we found it was a funeral wake for an old fisherman who'd died, all the folks meeting at the pub after to celebrate the way they knew how, singing and drinking to their memory. We got closer and they invited us to sing. They knew nothing about us, didn't know if we could carry a tune or remember a song, but they demanded we join in. Matt and I both sung songs (not, as he likes to tell it of me, Wagon Wheel), and they listened and clapped and passed around drinks. Eventually Matt broke out the fiddle, and the night grew long. That's Ireland, for me. A moment I'll never forget.
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[@Alex-uy7pc]

"The great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad, For all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad" G.K. Chesterton

[@BLane-xr1ic]

And the women! We make good sandwiches 😁

[@bobtodd8931]

Beautiful

[@GemsOnVHS]

Sorry about the audio. Turns out it was pretty hard to record on the side of a cliff above the ocean.

[@zacharytilburg9696]

No need to apologize for beauty

[@benjefferis3901]

Sounds fine to me

[@lowonlife_highondeath]

I gave you a thumbs down because there's no need to apologize for all the amazing artists you present to us, that become such sources of inspiration during all moments in life. Seeing Matt and Lost Dog in concert, came to me at a time when I was feeling low and needed their tunes. If I'd never clicked on one of those links, I would not have known about them or you and your talents as well. That view on the cliff side is fucking fantastic and you're an lovely soul, Anthony. 🖤

[@delaneybell1978]

Couldn’t even tell. Great job

[@ziongray918]

Hes great adds to the sentimental value. Ask him if he can cover some Lead Belly folk music. Hesitation Blues would sound nice on the ol vio.

[@grokkocp3531]

No exaggeration--- Gems on VHS changed my life and helped me rediscover a very special part of who i am and where i came from. 🖤 Endless Gratitude , to Infinity and Beyond.

[@GemsOnVHS]

hey, thanks friend. hope you're well.

[@grokkocp3531]

@@GemsOnVHS 🙏🙏

[@rottenrobb2583]

@@GemsOnVHS Same. Could never thank you enough. This music has helped me discover who I really am. Thanks brother.

[@Alex-uy7pc]

I know I'm gonna catch hell for this, but if you're reconnecting with your roots in Ireland, you aren't complete until you reconnect with Christ. I know everyone is too smart to be Christian now, don't even think about saying Catholic! But if you have family from Ireland you have family that not only believed in Christ, but it drove everything for them. How could it mean so much to them, and thier parents for a thousand years, and not be relevant today? Google "E. Michael Jones and John Waters" watch the interview. That'll start to show you why your re-connecting with culture on KZbin.

[@JimArdal]

@@Alex-uy7pc Hey brother, I am also a Catholic follower of Christ, but E. Michael Jones and "Culture Wars" seem like thinly-veiled fascists (and I mean that word in its original definition, not as some generic political epithet).

[@dotChrollo]

Matt's such an enigma to me. When he's not playing he looks just like another dude, but the moment he picks his fiddle up and starts belting out his lyrics he reminds me of a figure of myth straight out of mountains.

[@amosanon3274]

I met him at a lost dog concert. He was working the merch table. I bought some patches and cracked some jokes. I liked him. Then he walks out on stage and started singing and I swear I blushed, it was like a different dude, a star, someone amazing. I won't ever forget that.

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

I've been dying to hear more of Matt. Thank you Anthony and Mr Heckler!

[@trevorandrews3646]

he's on spotify!

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@@trevorandrews3646 Thank you! I'm heading over there now :)

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@support your local antifa I just noticed your username. If you dont mind, I'd like to ask why you support antifa? Do you agree with their methods of protest? Do you believe our govt is fascist? I only ask because I feel we are at a neutral place and would love to have a civil conversation. If you dont want to talk about it, I understand.

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@support your local antifa First off, you are most definitely being civil. Second, I did not think we would have such a similar outlook on it. I agree with everything you said. Thanks for taking the time to respond :)

[@DEATH_TO_TYRANTS]

@support your local antifa I've never heard him, I have heard OF him though. I will listen to him asap. While we are on music, what do you think of Sierra Ferrel?

[@delaneybell1978]

Takes me back to a place my body never knew. But my soul did

[@alexanderschreiber263]

That made my gutt sink, in a beautiful way, not sure why, but I'm grateful you wrote that

[@jmccormick1490]

@@alexanderschreiber263 same here.

[@sampugh5810]

Right?

[@garrisonkelley7053]

Man..

[@BLane-xr1ic]

I think a lot of Americans forget the UK is their ancestral home. You have so much history before the USA, your families were the brave ones who took the journey. Come home and see us sometime!

[@matthewhuffman5861]

Great tune, in a beautiful setting. No better way to start a Monday morning.

[@barbarapettry6817]

My fav by Matt. Really like that "crying" in his voice!!!

[@kenny344]

god bless him, god bless America that he can make a living doing what he does. I hope you come around my town and I'd definitely buy several tickets for me and my friends.

[@jamsforyams]

I was literally so concerned that Matt was going to fall off the cliff throughout the video because he is a national treasure that must be protected

[@garrity5]

When I die and pass on to the other side. I'd like for this to be played as I'm finally put to rest.

[@dickydanger6504]

Saw matt at a bar in my indiana town earlier this summer, and he told the story of this video. A couple months later and i just visited the cliffs today!

[@MightyYalg]

God I can't help but love everything Matt does

[@patrickgarvey146]

Full circle, bringing the music home.

[@sanguine.dreams]

Thanks so much for bringing Matt Heckler into our homes.

[@jmccormick1490]

I need this on spotify, so I can listen to it all day.

[@Mangostar56]

I just went to check it out the original too and saw you commented on that video too hahaa

[@zaneridings3789]

Same!

[@mystictomato1983]

You’re in luck it’s on his new Magnolia Sessions album that was recently added to Spotify

[@jmccormick1490]

@@mystictomato1983 Thank you!

[@hansfranz8795]

@@mystictomato1983 Oh my god, how'd I miss that! Thanks a bunch!

[@thomasodonnell7378]

I’m from Galway like 20 minutes away watch all your content great to see ye found a session 🇮🇪

[@FirstLast-gk6lg]

“The great Gaels of Ireland are the men that God made mad, For all their wars are merry, and all their songs are sad.” ― G.K. Chesterton, The Ballad of the White Horse just passing on this awesome quote i saw from another song.

[@chrisraybruce7185]

What an amazing surprise to wake up to! Thanks for sharing

[@TheTheRandomShow1234]

In tears at the beauty of this song.

[@mattmadolah]

I live on the other side of these rocks, On the adjacently frightful cliffs of Newfoundland. You're music moves my soul like Newfoundland Traditional Rhymes and Reels

[@josephfriend7442]

Gems is the best thing to happen to music in my lifetime. The way the music I've found thank to gems is immeasurable. Ldsb, Mr heckler, ms Ferrell not least among them. Sláinte

[@SNCKPCK]

truly great video experience thank u

[@joshgraziosi8159]

Ungodly! This guy gives me chills. Plus it’s a sad yet great song.

[@joseehebert5555]

What asking more than Matt Heckler playing such a beautiful song in this magical place?? I get chills every time I listen to this man playing! Thank Anthony and Matt 🖤

[@matthewjohnson118]

Wow, fucking beautiful, Matt Heckler never disappoints and neither does GemsOnVHS!

[@elder_brewster]

SO glad Matt finally put a version of this on spotify. Though this version will always be the best

[@s9325-x9u]

I bet he had a great time in Ireland, its such a musical place. The hills, valley's and cliffs will carry his beautiful sound for miles. So inspired!!

[@briand6976]

I can't believe Mr Matt Heckler was in Co Clare. I would have loved to seen a gig. Hopefully next time, hope you had fun. Come back soon

[@sabrinaervin9860]

I first heard his version of this song in April, I immediately fell in love. I sent him a message in May asking him to get this song out. He read the message but didn’t respond. Today, I woke up and just happened to open up my KZbin app and there it was. I love u, Matt!

[@mazamike]

Sounds like a heck of a night in Ireland, unexpected moment turned into lifelong memory. Cool.

[@nia.d33]

To be fair thats a pretty standard night in the pub in Ireland , sing alongs , rounds bought and craic had!

[@markduffield8110]

Just heard this man for the first time today love his music look forward to listening to more

[@brianwilkins1583]

Heartfelt and .... "geographically relevant" .... love that quote. Matts' music is original and uplifting.

[@ADHD_collector_in_the_YYJ]

I just love this guys music. Been listening to his CD so often lately.

[@DanielHester]

Fantastic location for a song. Top work!

[@sIacker]

I've walked these cliffs and have forever longed to go back. couldn't even imagine listening to Matt here. incredible

[@benjaminrogers7858]

Sir.....You and folks like B. Todd are why punk rock and bluegrass and good music PERIOD are not dead. Thanks allot brother.

[@TheoDahlemPickups]

Anthony, thanks for sharing these great memories. Love it

[@IceCreamed]

No ash will burn, but Matt’s always setting them strings on fire.

[@katlynklassen809]

I love this so deeply.

[@rachelpalmer3384]

This man is absolutely amazing ❤️

[@frewox]

Thank you Matt Heckler, and thank you GemsOnVHS!

[@CableGuyJoeCCTV]

Quite a few years ago I did a walk about of Ireland and I to sat on the Cliffs of Moher a with my feet hanging over looking out and I'm being amazed at God's Majesty and contemplating life and watching the world go by that is a beautiful place to sit there and chill

[@jmccormick1490]

I think I'm going to get a fiddle. Have always wanted to learn. Matt's an inspiration.

[@blindmixer88]

heard Matt play this in Philly when he came through last, so glad i can listen to it whenever i want now

[@ryanpatrickwhite97]

DUDE RESPECT for sitting and dangling , while singing! I was there once and looking over I was secretly afraid that the wind would sweep me! And this sounds beautiful , thank you 👁

[@RaleyBeggs]

Gorgeous

[@randomhero9092]

I can’t get enough of this dudes music. His style is very unique, and he’s so humble about it.

[@jhaynes310]

Hello from the foothills of Appalachia, Charleston, West Virginia, Kanawha Valley.

[@LovelyLadyLauraC]

Thank you for sharing the love of Ireland with us.

[@willgingell5595]

Love everything this artist does. Beautiful authentic playing and singing. Top job. Well done and please keep doing what you do.

[@jacobgolden8524]

This is one of the best channels. The world is a dark place, and the little solace this music brings goes a long way.

[@Fortheloveofagypsy]

My absolute favorite fiddle player. Seen him once this year--- trying to see him again in November. 💘

[@nomanslee1]

Adventuring in the Mountains this man is the definition of under appreciated, but anyways I couldn’t agree more. Favorite person to touch a fiddle by far.

[@benjefferis3901]

Spectacular as usual Matt, and great video Anthony

[@joshlott3355]

I love your authenticity and I saw you open for Lost Dog Street Band and you are amazing. Birmingham AL Zydeco. You had taken your night meds and were so sleepy. But you are an amazing person and musician. You asked us what we'd like to hear. . I thank you for your collectively genius performance. And I am so grateful 💖 to have seen you perform. Ides of march I'm Irish and German... You touch my soul. God Bless You Love n 🕯️ Jenn Geisenhoff !! Keep the Gems coming!!!!

[@kyliepuglin5031]

pure talent and loving the mention of my home among the hills (WV) 🖤

[@jameshoff7986]

This channel made me realize I like country/folk way better than any rap or hip hop artists. I love feeling my soul being moved by these wonderful artists that are empowered with such talent.

[@GemsOnVHS]

rap and hip hop are great, and they are also folk music. folk music is just "people music"

[@GemsOnVHS]

people music tells the story of real people, real lives, as lived by the performer or folks they've decided to write about. it tells a story. it isn't made solely for commercial reproduction. any music can be folk music and rap/hip hop is an incredible art form!

[@jameshoff7986]

I’m just a sucker for a fiddle and a nice smooth song.

[@waynestaats9072]

Actually that's the way the song was meant to be. Raw, real, and dangerous, like the cliff, the deep waters, the wind. Awesome rendition. Thanks.

[@blueridger28]

We played this song tonight in Boone NC at a picking circle, first time i heard and played it. Buetiful tune not sure how it got past me after all these years 😔

[@hadet]

Man I wish Matt all the success in the world, his music is so incredible.

[@GotCuseNation315]

This dudes music is so real and pure shits really amazing

[@CT_Irvine_Music]

I'm a busker in Galway and I do covers of a lot of the songs that are on this channel, everyone featured is fantastic! A few weeks ago, some guy heard me doing one of Matt's songs and told me he was only in the town a few days before but I was away in Dublin! Get all them Gems to Galway, ye can all stay with me!

[@LukeTheArtist96]

Is it true that there ain't nothing in the world like a Galway girl?

[@CT_Irvine_Music]

@@LukeTheArtist96 Yes but not in the way you might think haha

[@saltymcpepper5777]

@@CT_Irvine_Music Probably catch crabs.

[@drewstafford8506]

If there’s any recordings of you I’d like to hear!

[@JamieRambles]

This music gives me goose bumps. Love it.

[@johnable917]

This is one of the best songs I've ever heard. I listen to so tons of different types of music and this song is hands down amazing 👍👍

[@poisonvax1927]

These were one of my families brother. Thanks for this beautiful tune.

[@vinsamson8061]

Matt is a very talented soulful guy! Much respect 👌🤘🎶

[@MrMusicguyma]

I was visiting the Cliff of Moher in 1975 and saw a fiddler playing there. Nice memory.

[@Paarthurnaxdova]

What a great song!! Playing for the ancestors and the land..I love it so very much.

[@glock-bk7xz]

Such an impressive recording with how windy that place is!

[@Allias_TheToon]

After discovering lost dog I watch so many of your videos and I go out and busk while also listening to such great street performers Thank you GEMS for inspiring me to do more in music than I ever have

[@57southernboy]

7th generation Irish I am and will die a Dixie Irishter at Heart that was beautiful

[@TheHillcityhobo]

Yep...six deep and cryin' thanks bro. 🍻

[@speedfreakpsycho]

1:32 That cliff behind him totally looks like the dragon sleeping.

[@cmfoy19891]

speedfreakpsycho Indeed, it is.

[@Ghastly_Grinner]

Nah dragons dont look like rock that my friend is a primordial titan

[@savannahastings3303]

Whoa you’re right!

[@69440500]

I love singing with you, thanks for sharing.

[@MonkeyBarsEveryday]

Song actually makes me cry every time

[@PatrickFelger]

I'm so happy to finally see this! When I saw Matt live a couple of months ago he mentioned recording this video, been looking forward to it ever since. And just as I expected, I am not disappointed.

[@justinmishler6758]

Patrick Felger where at

[@PatrickFelger]

@@justinmishler6758 Canton, OH

[@TheMJCMike]

Even the winds joined in the final verse. That's astoundingly beautiful.

[@Freedirtrecords]

that's a hell of a version of this song... & that location!

[@shelliclark9472]

I loved this. Thank you so much.

[@macdorfingfyrslf]

I've heard countless versions of this song...nothing touches this one..

[@eugene8910]

I live in Co.Donegal, So happy youve visited Ireland, One of the most culturally rich and beautiful places on earth. Ive been loving your music Matt, Youve got a great spirit in you, much love buddy

[@mountaindreamer7883]

Dam son !!! Brings a tear to me eye

[@PhilipBowenMusic]

Inject this right into my veins. Killer job. I can't sing while I fiddle for the life of me

[@rxgueplanet]

This man is passion incarnate

[@scarecrow8526]

Matt Heckler for life

[@euancmurphy]

I recently moved from Ireland (Dublin) to Vancouver BC, and this video really brought me home in a wonderful way. I love this channel and the music you share.

[@jamiebarry8215]

Euan Murphy I was about to write the very same comment in van too , been listening to him and Benjamin Todd awhile

[@nomanslee1]

Sweet sweet damn, sounds from the heavens. Thanks for getting me through another work week partner.

[@468297]

Thank you. That touched something I didn't even know was in me.

[@Schrodj1]

Beautiful song!

[@GemsOnVHS]

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[@williamphillips3036]

Brother thank you, I'm bringing the pizza.

[@clarkkc11]

The rhythm and bounce to the song really goes well with the camera style. A little bouncy and I feel that rush of dangling on the cliff with you. Beautiful song Matt!

[@dwightharris2522]

Bog fan of matt looking forward to seeing him and lost dog street band soon.

[@justinmishler6758]

I saw Matt play awhile back in Madison Wisconsin and it was awesome. He’s definitely talented

[@evigvandrare]

I hope there's more of these recordings, absolutely spellbinding music, especially with Matt at the helm.

[@henrym1915]

Finally been waiting for this he told me this would be out a month or so ago!

[@Beards_Outdoor_Adventures]

I saw you in fresno California 2019 I was the guy screaming play that fucking fiddle.....all I wanna say is play that fucking fiddle..... God bless you my brother..... been a fan ever since

[@joymccarter8857]

Love it!! He is awesome!!!

[@nevaehjenasen]

im so jealous ive always wanted to go there and I love matt lol

[@Hux-464-67]

Nice tune, fan from north east of England.

[@CapraObscura]

Love that you've done this,it's always good seeing you Matt. Please perform in Cornwall, Dorset, southern counties in the UK etc