The Flat Pennies, old time southern Appalachian music busking Asheville, NC

[@ut000bs]

I almost fell over when Abby started in on the spoons. I'm over 60 and born and raised in the hills of East Tennessee and I've never in my life ever seen or heard anyone play the spoons like that woman. I hope she teaches. _Abby, Goddess of Spoons_

[@maureenalucas4225]

It’s not as easy as it looks. I have played the spoons many times before my hands became crippled with arthritis. I wasn’t SS good as her though.

[@vincentbelfire2873]

My family Elkins, and Smeltser came out of Greene County TN

[@mikeconnly1324]

She is absolutely phenomenal. If I could get my kids to return our spoons to the kitchen I just might try again.

[@JustMe-fh9le]

Watching Abby FEEL the music, and pour all that beautiful energy into a marvelous dance with those spoons...just mesmerizing ❤❤❤

[@bbingtube]

She rips. Who is she?

[@JustMe-fh9le]

@@bbingtube Abby the spoon lady!!! She has many videos, and a heart of gold. Check her out.

[@bbingtube]

@@JustMe-fh9le 🙏🙏🙏

[@MrSticks9999]

She's scary

[@trevorbyron8181]

Reminiscent of those faraway days, when only farms existed and communities would come together and celebrate the mellow fruitfulness of the season with wine, dance and barn songs. That's Abbey, the spoon lady, who also appeared in the horror film, jug

[@markcarter8730]

Absolutely💕

[@TheClownVP]

I love how the dog just lays there and wags his tail every now and then

[@bedlamite42]

Somebody has to hold the sidewalk down

[@roobee2922]

He gets the biggest cut

[@pennyshipman4633]

Me too😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@jturtle5318]

Road crew, resting up to help break it all down after the show.

[@Kinleith621]

I know this has been posted for quite awhile, but I stumbled on it tonight, and am pleased I did. So pleasant to listen to, and the spoon lady is a gift from above..as are all of them to be fair.

[@markcarter8730]

You are absolutely right.

[@roobee2922]

Aw thank you ! I was just reminded of these videos and it makes me so nostalgic!

[@jturtle5318]

Annie is amazing.

[@josiahdillinger6245]

My family is from Ireland and the flat pennies are around where my family settled in the late 1700s

[@artgamechanger3841]

I can hear Ireland in the music now that you said that.

[@brucecollins4729]

@@artgamechanger3841 the origins of bluegrass would have come from the earlier scots settlers

[@friscokid21]

My home girl with the boots and the fiddle is slayin it.

[@dapperdan3204]

Not bad walking sticks either.😁

[@johnplain1546]

Then address her with so.e respect there. This ain't the tenderloin. Them thurr the black hills and ya gonna treat her such.

[@friscokid21]

@@johnplain1546 check yourself. There was no DISrespect in what I said.

[@kennybluet5527]

As is Spoon Lady.

[@roobee2922]

That’s Sarah and she is amazing !! In all ways!

[@sirwaltencrane2151]

The woman playing spoons is fantastic!! I love these guys..

[@misswright9900]

SirWaltenCrane Her name is Abby, she trying to get teeth money.

[@joepasco1420]

they are definitely not all guys

[@errata101]

actually there's only one guy, but an interesting factoid is that their mammy and pappy was brutha and sissa,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@politicalgypsy5348]

Lesa Fisher - wow, you're pathetic. Abby is amazing....may the Lord bless you with all that good love you must be known for spreading.

[@doriskirkland9864]

SirWaltenCrane $8

[@JustinJones-cc6hj]

No matter how many videos I watch, I can't take my eyes off Abby. She plays the hell out of those spoons!!!!!!

[@hot88s23]

I can.

[@jerryoshea3116]

Absolutely!I'v never seen anyone play them like this&so well!

[@lloydarcand997]

Grandpa jones

[@davidford2169]

that brought a smile to my face. wonderful! !

[@28105wsking]

I play spoons too, but I’ve never heard anyone play as well as she does, including me!

[@edtaublieb7148]

So great to see younger people carrying on old time music

[@karencowan3458]

If more folks just had fun like these 4 are….what a wonderful world this would be! Thanks guys and gals !!!!

[@lipby]

The sleeping dog is a nice touch!

[@rnr5682]

Robert Slack it’s a hard do’s night.

[@fljetgator1833]

Dog gone bored. . jk. Lol

[@stanleyhatfield4902]

he's their manager

[@lynktalz]

all the best groups have a poochie with them, it's a giveaway

[@cynthianavarro4316]

Doggone it! He's heard it a million times!

[@nelsonx5326]

The dog plays a mean guitar but it's his day off.

[@robbiechandler7858]

NELSON X 😂😂😂😂😂

[@smw381st]

That dog is the star of the show!

[@rnethercutt]

The dog belongs to the bass player.

[@kennybluet5527]

Every dog has his day.

[@bedlamite42]

@@kennybluet5527 Some dogs that's every day

[@carringtonlefayette8644]

Abby this is truly wonderful. My daily fix of joy. Australia 1.43am 14 November 2020

[@twoowls5570]

That’s America at it’s best!! You folk’s are great!!! Regards, Jimp

[@Seesah3kids]

Thank you for sharing this, I love it!! You just don't see and hear this kind of music much now, and the spoons WOW! It's absolutely fabulous!

[@Nigol66]

That's one happy dog, taking it's nap, chillin' too some awesome southern tunes!

[@StevenHandlowich]

Now that is true American music, love it

[@teresasmith8946]

How could you walk by and not throw in something...

[@brettweiler9381]

I thought that about the old guy, who thought enough of them to film, but not show his appreciation.

[@brettweiler9381]

@Ken Z seems like you had your two cents

[@jr-xs9tf]

Yep

[@godva254]

Easy just keep walking

[@tailormade3072]

They suck

[@murdadock]

We need more of this on the streets! This is awesome!

[@chuck6187]

I was born in Boone, North Carolina and am damn proud of it. This reminds me of when I go back home.

[@jeremyblack3394]

+lander4545 Makes me wanna visit.

[@davidwillison7796]

lander4545 I lived in Boone for 2 years so much beauty of course NC I have loved in for many many years but the Appalachian are gorgeous and I have seen the young kids play like this and it's awesome

[@christianbyers891]

I live in South Carolina and this music reminds me of joy, happiness, and home.

[@michaelcrouse7703]

Live in Kentucky now...born and reared in North Carolina myself

[@sharonneethling2243]

There is something about mountain music that touches you in your soul. .

[@joepasco1420]

Best spoon playing i ever did see.

[@kriswilliams5333]

I could sit and listen for hours y’all are the best

[@janching1885]

you all are the most amazing talented group of instrumental players by far your music is inspireing thanks for the great old music im 109 years old but you all have made great menmores com back thank

[@looneypride]

Wow really? 109 thats wonderful

[@sunfishdana]

@Rick Harrison Ya never know.

[@sunfishdana]

@Rick Harrison There ya go.

[@jasminflower3814]

Hi Ben. You sure are old. That is awesome! Are you still alive and kicking?

[@myacrylicjourney624]

The spoon players is a wonder to behold playing and listen to! Amazing talent.

[@lynnmoser6918]

What skill demonstrated by Abby. She's quite an artist!

[@stevoschannel4127]

Really hear the Scott's Irish roots of the music! Just fantastic!

[@barbryll8596]

Rolly Polly reminds me of traditional music played in Newfoundland, Canada 🇨🇦. Love it 🥰

[@fiddlinshim]

"Jimmy In The Swamp" is a Missouri tune, without Old World antecedents.

[@digitalsketchguy]

@@fiddlinshim That told 'em.

[@dunruden9720]

Scots

[@john.2239]

Abby, the Eric Clapton of the Spoons...fantastic technique...great musicality...greetings from a fellow musician, from the U.K.

[@michaelcraig9449]

Clapton? He is nothing..she is more like the Hendrix or Duane Allman of spoons.

[@TheDesertwalker]

ABBY is GOD!

[@thelastfreeapache5004]

When she kicked in with the spoons I was floored.

[@normandnantel3373]

Je suis guitariste chapeau 👍👍👍🎵🎼🎻🎸👍👋👋👋👋

[@stonedfacekilla]

@@michaelcraig9449 Hendrix had like 3 good hits. Clapton has done more for music then Hendrix ever will

[@davidrees5030]

The young lady playing the violin is beautiful and so Is her violin playing.

[@jimcross7938]

Been along time since I heard this type of music. Not since my Grandpa passed away. Excellent. Thanks for sharing these wonderful folks with us

[@jeffpuglisi8204]

Heard them many times on the streets of Asheville, they are wonderful.

[@alexandersvideopicks8735]

Very cool. Not something we are privileged to hear everyday, or nearly often enough.

[@ghostmedic86]

Everyone else is talking spoons and I'm over here digging the fiddle player.

[@colinbousfield6381]

yip she is very pretty. but abby is the star here

[@markthatcher6844]

Yeah the fiddler has it going on, not because she is 'pretty' but she knows what she is doing with the fiddle.

[@Tom-kn6sr]

@@markthatcher6844 being pretty doesn't hurt though.

[@davidcraft7376]

Meanwhile, the dog is over there chillin.

[@canklemedkits3772]

And the banjo player is all, “F my life.”

[@Newton14alan]

Now there's a dog who's used to music...and LOVES the bass.

[@patearly9492]

Very cool! Thank you for sharing and God bless all from Patrick

[@michaelg.gartman1148]

This music is so genuine, heartfelt, and close to the earth! Love it!

[@egreenie3819]

Michael G. Gartman Hell yea its close to the earth! They're sittin on the sidewalk! Cant get much closer!!..lol.....just jaggin ya! It IS down to earth genuine music!

[@jeffbooker6124]

So so beautiful. Keep up the heritage of our upbringing. Awesome

[@Eli-qr9hc]

I work just a few blocks from where they performed,,,really cool to see them live

[@carlhayes2299]

Abby your amazing no matter who your playing with and man these kids are great. Very nice

[@kentaylor201]

I love the dog laying there! Great music

[@debrascott8492]

@Ken Taylor......That dog was, no doubt, raised in this country music and just lays there and enjoys every minute. This is a country music dog at its finest.

[@wooderdsaunders6801]

Great music lov er you guys Awesome lazy dog

[@CarlosSanchez-kd8et]

GREAT and beautiful musicians

[@karencowan3458]

I may have to drive down to Asheville, from Maine, to hear The Spoon Lady, in person ! The Flat Pennies are toe-tapping good !!!

[@danahughes7394]

I've watched everyone of her spoon videos! Couldn't ever get enough!! Even got some of my grand babies watching! There for have to keep a extra eye on my spoons! 😇God bless please keep the videos coming! Thanks so much for sharing your blessings!

[@colleenposadas8415]

Dana Hughes isn't Abby great!

[@jimfowler5930]

God Bless America!!!

[@dianaaiello588]

I love ❤️ Abby and the band . Hope to see you playing in 2021 !!

[@roobee2922]

I’m sure we all will be , just maybe not always at the same time in the same place haha

[@johnnyboyko7844]

Watched this a few years ago for the first time, been back a lot of times in between love it

[@TheBill70800]

I love the pooch, the spoons are great,God bless to all !!!!

[@lisalee5420]

Love it awesome ladies

[@roobee2922]

Thanks :)

[@edd2ds]

Spoon Lady is the star here. The guy with the laptop was going behind her to get a shot of her hands. Compare her technique with any of the others you see and their action is usually between their palm and knee. Spoon Lady does that impressive fingers and thumb striking that the old timers used. It's all about showmanship, you know.

[@chewee2k]

Her spoon playing is great, but it looks like she is in need of a bath.

[@Kbelrose67]

@@chewee2k those are i do believe tattoos on her legs arms and fingers.

[@Ellenslife851]

edd2ds I agree she is very good at the spoons and it takes a lot of skill to do the technique that the old-timers did it’s not easy to do it that way the other way you mentioned the more modern ways the easier way to do it

[@Ellenslife851]

chewee2k Don’t criticize I’m sure there have been times that you needed a bath and nobody said anything to you and Further more. You don’t know her situation tried being in her shoes she could be down and out searching for a place to live because she can’t afford one and trying to find a job at this time and perhaps maybe that’s why she hasn’t had a shower in weeks. Trust me I have been there Where I did not bathe for months Because I could not afford a bar of soap

[@robertmoore1123]

Chewwe I think there family . And all of them I would say are out there busting there asses trying to make a buck or two. It's out there . More respect her looks has nothing to do with her skill

[@diannemorgan9161]

I love to watch Abby, my cousin played them and i see him in her playing. He was called spoon man, if only he were still with us what a couple spoon man and spoon lady would be❤❤

[@Sabbathissaturday]

I’ve only known two people who could play the spoons and they were NOTHING like this. Well done. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@willieneckbone5035]

Music that makes you want to move. Love it, thanks for the video 😇😇😇

[@mikemagnum7987]

Great video, especially mesmerized by the spoon player, she's real good! Thanks for posting these folks.

[@maggs5246]

You guys are fantastic! Love it ! Spoon Lady is from the gods

[@jeanettestefanisko5301]

You got it God bless loved it ty Jeanette from NY

[@MD-us8np]

Great music. Spoons and fiddle are fantastic. I wish I could hear the banjo and bass better. Also live the dog. He knows he’s clearly in the presence of great music. Finally, the guitar laying on its back makes me worry that someone will step on it. Anyway, I love this style of music. It gets you to tapping your feet and wanting to move.

[@meandi4437]

Awesome Lady’s

[@robertbarnes7871]

OMG !!!!!! It just goes to show ya,, EXCELLENT TALENT like this is everywhere ,,, one just has to know where to look and recognize it.... PERFECT job ladies..... From Arkansas and I Loved it ... Thanks for sharing.....

[@intotheabyssoftheunknown4479]

My kind of ladies! Perfection in the works at its best!

[@TheGeezzer]

Well I like em, they just look so natural and playing the spoons ain't as easy as it looks.

[@richdoe6136]

Trashcan Troubadour you got there before me,it doesn’t look easy at all,the lady makes it look easy 🙂🙏

[@robertmoore1123]

The spoons would be so hard to play . And she has it down to an art and science. Made skills.

[@cmasseylynch]

Wonderful women !! wonderful music. thanks

[@donaldjaggersjr2686]

Pure down home music. Truly original! I'm loving it!

[@ritamccartt-kordon283]

Life's simple pleasures. GOD bless

[@deangray1823]

I was just wishing I'd hear the bell ring more often!

[@deanplemmons7292]

They r awesome especially the spoon lady wow keep it up

[@Irisheyes490]

I love the Spoon Lady! She's amazing!!

[@Briaaanz]

I fell in love with Appalachian music when i lived down there in the 90's. So good and thanks for posting!

[@greeneyedladyfowler560]

The spoon lady is off the hooks ✌😎💓

[@mkirwin23]

Thank you !! Fantastic !

[@floyddave1771]

Hello

[@fredortiz5145]

Wow! They all played really well! 👍

[@darrenkastl8160]

That fiddle looks great! So does the knees of said operator of the fiddle!!!!!! Nice! ............. Music.!!!!

[@tommckinnon1005]

Music is great and the chiming tip bucket is clever too

[@topseam]

Tom McKinnon ii

[@kenbrown2084]

Love it.Glad they are keeping old music alive..

[@loischrisvera]

This is great music. So pure. I'm a black person loving great pure music.

[@marthajf73]

You're a person who loves music. I dont care if you are purple with green pokadots

[@josephinetyree1476]

I'm just surprised more people don't ... $$$$ They are so good ........Love Buskin........ : )

[@concernedcitizen9373]

They're all amazing musicians 🇺🇸

[@denniscoleman8802]

Love it👍and the dog jus chilling ❤️😎

[@soulvaccination8679]

These guys are fantastic

[@RandallSlick]

Visiting from Southern England and born in the early 70s. Older relatives talked about playing the spoons but it I never understood until watching this. Thanks for posting. Folk music crosses cultures and borders and joins them all.

[@karlynnelangerak4549]

You folks should b rich So much talent! 💘 miss Abby.

[@roobee2922]

I agree ! I wish we were

[@joysmith1113]

I think Abby rings bell when they get a tip. Sweet touch Abby. I just love you and your great gift ❤️❤️❤️🎶🎶🎶

[@floyddave1771]

Hello

[@XxAnimalRightsxX]

The ending was so wholesome. Abby, you are a doll

[@MyRonnierocket]

Love it, real music, real musician's 👍

[@lindablagg6184]

Abby the Spoon Player ! She is so amazing.... subscribed :) .

[@crforfreedom7407]

Who says white people don't have rhythm. ;-)

[@dukadarodear2176]

In Ireland people also play with rib-bones. The dog should play the bones here - that would get everyone involved. Very enjoyable. Thank you / Go raibh maith agat.

[@flofedup982]

Awesome!! REAL musicians right there!!!

[@swirvinirvan3789]

How can you walk by this and not even stop to listen for a bit?

[@sunflowerz54]

I love the Spoon lady. She is effortless Great job everyone!!!

[@Rachels123]

spoons is great ! shes got personality too.

[@83lannie]

Rachel Woodruff

[@bmd1825]

There’s my girl Abby!!!!!! 👍👍👍👍👍 I couldn’t ring the bell, much less keep in time with everything else!!!!!

[@thomaskeesman9145]

tough call to choose between fiddle, banjo or spoons... good thing the Flat Pennies incorporate all three!

[@82spoon82]

Ms. Abby on spoons of course....ain't nobody play them like that! Love this!

[@davidcraft7376]

And this is why Asheville is one of my favorite cities.

[@bearguy2617]

My home

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

It's just becoming ungodly busy in Asheville and it's actually hindering the busking scene there now days. It's sad!

[@ozzy7109]

Still dig the drum circle every friday

[@appalachianrider9458]

@@ozzy7109 Drum Circle is no more! (for now) AVL has been a ghost town of its former self.

[@jacquelinetennant5049]

Wow!!! the spoons. I believe your name is Abby. What a talented lady.

[@Shamrockrancher]

I love the lazy dog. I got one of those too! They warned me Doberman's were high energy... mine's defective!

[@claudiamaher5858]

Have watched them in downtown Asheville many times. A bit of sourthern Appalachian charm reminiscent of our Scots-Irish heritage. Asheville is one cool place!! The spoon lady is wonderful!! Glad these tunes never die!!

[@maybudha]

That’s some fancy spoon playing

[@valeriebroadnax8168]

Not as easy as it looks! Awesome Y’All! You guys are great! Spoons 🥄 and all! 🌺😎🌋🌈

[@terrythacker2795]

Really cool. I can't hear the Banjo :( She plays it 'Clawhammer' style too. I am learning this style and love it.

[@MrHarleyoldfart]

The sound recording isn't great on this one, find some of their other stuff and you can hear the instrunents clearly.

[@roobee2922]

Yeah it’s the recording … there’s some other ones though you can hear more banjo

[@roobee2922]

And hope you kept up the clawhammer! It’s so fun

[@eutimiochavez415]

U guys are great love the music the you