Of all the Ashley MacIsaac videos on UA-cam this one is my favourite. One of the greatest Canadian musicians - and fiddlers, period - in history, no doubt whatsoever. And props to his guitar accompanier....very fine job.
I watched this man shred MULTIPLE bows at a show several years ago in Minneapolis. This was after we sat together at our table in club and shared a libation! Great guy and such a joy and pleasure to experience!
Would love to hear him live! Was blessed to hear Glen Hansard’s band play with fiddler Colm Mac Con Iomaire. This was a spiritual experience. Felt the presence of my grandpa at Massey Hall.
Ashley is a hot fiddler as is his cousin, Natalie MacMaster. They are a niece and nephew of, the Master, Buddy Mac Master. They bring to us some of the best fiddle music in the world. Thank you so much for keeping our heritage and culture alive. You are at the top of the peak, although it is is crowded with other greats like your uncle Buddy , Winston Scotty Fitzgerald, and a few hundred (maybe 1,000's) others.
Yay! Ashley is magic indeed! I had the pleasure of seeing him live, several years back, and, quite frankly, I never saw anything like that before! From the first moment, 'til the end, I was mesmerized! I never saw anyone before, who, was so 'one' with their instrument, and played like a man possessed! Fantastic!! :)
I'm very, very happy that lots of people have enjoyed this video and that I havn't been sued or otherwise shut down, for sharing it. It is really nice.l
Yes Markin. That is clearly young Quinn Bachand. His regular gig is backing his sister on fiddle. Quinn is also a fiddler and probably plays other insturments as well. Good to see Ashley MacIsaac as well -- great video. You certainly have your share of great fiddlers there in Canada. Ward Allen may have been the best ever.
Ashley and his style got me into Celtic music. Sure there are world class violinists out there - but not in bars. This is fiddle music, and no pub wants a 'violinist' on the east coast, simply because they cannot command a roomful of rowdy drunks on their side. He always puts on a great show. In a case of bluecollar vs whitecollar, I have a lot of respect for people who don't walk with their nose high and actually want to entertain (working class) people who want to let loose and get wild on the town. I would think a symphony player in a bar setting would be the one who some guy named Bubba is literally using to mop the beer soaked floors with. He's also very active toward equal rights in the LGBT community as well as the homeless. Keep doing just what you're doing Ashley, and great work at the Olde Triangle before Christmas!
love this, i stumbled on it by accident, boy i'm glad i did, this is real old-time fiddle playing like my grandpa used to play, thank you so much for posting this!
Thanks for posting these videos. I took video of the their entire performance but of course I can't do anything with it until I get back home to Victoria which won't be until July 18th. Marie Bachand (Quinn's mom)
I am so happy that everyone enjoys this video. You really don't know just how much, as being a camera-man, I can't walk anymore... So very few video's will get posted. It's always great to hear some feedback. Hugzz... Mark
Mark - this video is awesome - thank you so much for sharing it! i love ashley since he was small and touring around cape breton island! he used to be bouncing all over the stage - i'm sure he must have fallen off a few times cuz no one is that lucky - bahahahah! but he's still got the busted strings flying around all over the place and that foot banging and tapping and then he yanks his neck on certain chords! and that young guy Quinn, oh holy heck he must be from the island, too! again thank you for sharing!
Thanks, so much for your comment Dan. It was a great show put on by the boys, which everyone enjoyed a lot. I must thank the guys at Westbury National Show Systems for supplying the "live audio feed". I'd worked for them in the past and they were extremely helpful. It was a fantastic night of dining and music for everyone that attended.
Excellent! I think it would be nice to give some recognition to the guitarist -- is that one of the Blanchards? I'm not sure who it is but he did a magnificent job as well!!!
Quinn Bachand & here is his channel, check out the videos, there are a few with Ashley from performances at Mariposa, Cavendish Beach, Vancouver, Australia tour and more.
It makes me happy to see another lefty fiddler, like me. And Ashley is just so dang talented that he shows everyone that not only can a southpaw play a lefty violin but can play dang well.
Your more than welcome! If you'd like a DVD of the really high-quality footage, send me a e-mail and we can make arrangements for that. The footage I shot is much better than what the Internet allows for. Mark
I'm so sorry to see some rather nasty comments left by visitors. But, I'd best leave them posted to show that ignorance and homophobia still actually still exist even towards such talented performers (AND a great many others). One day, all that shit will end. But, let us all enjoy the moment and relax and unwind. Mark Blans/Videographer.And for all the "haters out there", I say you'd best post YOURSELF doing something much better, before you trample on others that have walked that path before you. Until you do so, you are all just garbage, nonsense talking hillbillies (no insult meant to hillbillies), that would truly be insulting to all those good folks. I only mean it, in the common phrase that it's used in. Get over all your preconceived ideas of life and move on folks. Be well, take care of yourselves, families and most importantly take care of yourself! Mark.
Dear Guitarboy, you master the guitar mate! But there is one little thing about coolness what you have to learn in my point of view. "Sometimes a guitarrist should better take a seat unless he REALLY moves while playing and with moving I do not mean only teeter with your lags..." Keep on playing!
Just let's be happy. No, Ashley is NOT Natalie MacMaster in drag. Scots of Nova Scotia's gift of young talent aside. After all, what comes after Don Messer and Anne Murray????
he is a really good guitar player- just he needs to do something about whatever he is doing with his knees- as a musician I find it incredibly distracting.
....nah! overblown.......HYPE... (like him! ha ha )seen better.......symphony violinist can wipe the floor with him....HE DRAGS ON AND ON would drive me insane listening all day to that...........
+Luke Gibson You don't understand the music at all, a symphony violinist plays as many if not more repetitive maneuvers as him. It's just more drawn out and not as rhythmically packed like this which is purposefully repetitive because it was made to accompany dancers.
Of all the Ashley MacIsaac videos on UA-cam this one is my favourite. One of the greatest Canadian musicians - and fiddlers, period - in history, no doubt whatsoever. And props to his guitar accompanier....very fine job.
Ashley is on fire.
Oh my god.
Absolutely brilliant.
The kids 14, Unbelievable. Lol.
Holding his own with Ashley. .
Magic man.
26/2/2022
UK.
I watched this man shred MULTIPLE bows at a show several years ago in Minneapolis. This was after we sat together at our table in club and shared a libation! Great guy and such a joy and pleasure to experience!
Would love to hear him live! Was blessed to hear Glen Hansard’s band play with fiddler Colm Mac Con Iomaire. This was a spiritual experience. Felt the presence of my grandpa at Massey Hall.
Hands down my favourite version of I want you back Jackson five
I'm so happy everyone has enjoyed this footage. It, makes me a happy camper, as they would say.... Mark :-)
Ashley is magic and the young fellow is awesome as well.
So glad to hear that you liked it...
EPIC....I love my country..!!
Ashley is a hot fiddler as is his cousin, Natalie MacMaster. They are a niece and nephew of, the Master, Buddy Mac Master. They bring to us some of the best fiddle music in the world. Thank you so much for keeping our heritage and culture alive. You are at the top of the peak, although it is is crowded with other greats like your uncle Buddy , Winston Scotty Fitzgerald, and a few hundred (maybe 1,000's) others.
Thanks for the information I didn't know they were related. Love both of them.
Ashley (in my opinion), is magic! I saw him live a few years back, and he was so awesome! :)
I've loved and lost music. I must say, this is the best potverdamme duet ever...total goosebumps
Nederlander?
Yay! Ashley is magic indeed! I had the pleasure of seeing him live, several years back, and, quite frankly, I never saw anything like that before! From the first moment, 'til the end, I was mesmerized! I never saw anyone before, who, was so 'one' with their instrument, and played like a man possessed! Fantastic!! :)
Wow!!! Outstanding!
Like my deceased father once said..."Don't really care if he f**ks goats, guys or girls...he plays a mean fiddle proper and is a Canadian treasure!"
Thanks for the post Mark!!
Even if I'm a "frog" from Montreal, I always liked his music.
Fuck yah buds!!
I'm very, very happy that lots of people have enjoyed this video and that I havn't been sued or otherwise shut down, for sharing it. It is really nice.l
One of the most unique talents to come out of this country, deserves more accolades than he receives, me thinks
I totally agree.
This is what music is all about. Doesn't get better! Bless
nah! seen better.......symphony violinist can wipe the floor with him
Luke Gibson ur own opinion Luke, AND this is a completely different almost rockin style :D
Yes Markin. That is clearly young Quinn Bachand. His regular gig is backing his sister on fiddle. Quinn is also a fiddler and probably plays other insturments as well. Good to see Ashley MacIsaac as well -- great video. You certainly have your share of great fiddlers there in Canada. Ward Allen may have been the best ever.
The very first time I heard Ashley play it was love at first sound. Thanks for posting.
WOW....true talent!!!
Seeing him on Friday YAY! Cape Breton Club Dance. :D
+Elizabeth MacDonald Enjoy the show... :-)
Incredible!!!
I enjoyed this,that kid is awesome.
This is fantastic
Ashley and his style got me into Celtic music. Sure there are world class violinists out there - but not in bars. This is fiddle music, and no pub wants a 'violinist' on the east coast, simply because they cannot command a roomful of rowdy drunks on their side. He always puts on a great show. In a case of bluecollar vs whitecollar, I have a lot of respect for people who don't walk with their nose high and actually want to entertain (working class) people who want to let loose and get wild on the town. I would think a symphony player in a bar setting would be the one who some guy named Bubba is literally using to mop the beer soaked floors with. He's also very active toward equal rights in the LGBT community as well as the homeless. Keep doing just what you're doing Ashley, and great work at the Olde Triangle before Christmas!
love this, i stumbled on it by accident, boy i'm glad i did, this is real old-time fiddle playing like my grandpa used to play, thank you so much for posting this!
He's literally shredding.
Robert Berard
A toe tapping experience…and more 🎉😊
Thanks for posting these videos. I took video of the their entire performance but of course I can't do anything with it until I get back home to Victoria which won't be until July 18th. Marie Bachand (Quinn's mom)
I am so happy that everyone enjoys this video. You really don't know just how much, as being a camera-man, I can't walk anymore... So very few video's will get posted. It's always great to hear some feedback. Hugzz... Mark
FABULOUS!! give us MORE please!!
go to his performance in Japan...
Mark - this video is awesome - thank you so much for sharing it! i love ashley since he was small and touring around cape breton island! he used to be bouncing all over the stage - i'm sure he must have fallen off a few times cuz no one is that lucky - bahahahah! but he's still got the busted strings flying around all over the place and that foot banging and tapping and then he yanks his neck on certain chords! and that young guy Quinn, oh holy heck he must be from the island, too! again thank you for sharing!
Thanks, so much for your comment Dan. It was a great show put on by the boys, which everyone enjoyed a lot. I must thank the guys at Westbury National Show Systems for supplying the "live audio feed". I'd worked for them in the past and they were extremely helpful. It was a fantastic night of dining and music for everyone that attended.
I want you back! That is epic and unexpected
Uh, Yeah! This is talent!
AWESOME! AWESOME! AWESOME!
When you've got it, you've got it, he's got it!
I'm convinced Ashley is actually Johnny and he has the fiddle made of gold!
Quinn Bachand, thanks!
this is fiddling to the nth degree. he plays so hard the strings on his bow break! fantastic!! I wonder if he has to restring after every performance?
WHOO!!
I absolutely loved the last part where you were just jamming (pardon the pun) with the young guy !!
This is Ashley's brother Henry a.k.a Hank
Excellent! I think it would be nice to give some recognition to the guitarist -- is that one of the Blanchards? I'm not sure who it is but he did a magnificent job as well!!!
I'm glad you're enjoying it. :-)
intense!!!
Quinn Bachand & here is his channel, check out the videos, there are a few with Ashley from performances at Mariposa, Cavendish Beach, Vancouver, Australia tour and more.
It makes me happy to see another lefty fiddler, like me. And Ashley is just so dang talented that he shows everyone that not only can a southpaw play a lefty violin but can play dang well.
Glad to see that you enjoyed the video. He is very good!
Your more than welcome! If you'd like a DVD of the really high-quality footage, send me a e-mail and we can make arrangements for that. The footage I shot is much better than what the Internet allows for.
Mark
Me think's the same way...
As a musician - close your eyes and listen to the music, then.
algo mas? tres bien!
@Fiddlelf "I Want You Back" by the Jackson 5.
Fucking Canada.....
Like someone voted this down!
What's the name of that lost song they do? I know it's a cover, but I just can't remember which song it is. Tip of my tongue...
+DJFLDJFL
'ABC' by The Jackson Five.
John Waddock Thanks!!
Ever wonder why Ashley always where sunglasses all the time he performs?
I know but because he is from my hometown I’ll leave him alone.
what´s the name of the last music?????
sounds like a pop music but I can´t remember the name!!!
"I Want You Back" by the Jackson 5
Everyone, seems to like this video.. a lot..!
I don't what it is, I guess it's just his magic..?
That's Quinn Bachand
He is in fact part of that family. I still can't remember the name though. I'd be happy to change all the videos 'tags', if you provide his name.
I'm so sorry to see some rather nasty comments left by visitors. But, I'd best leave them posted to show that ignorance and homophobia still actually still exist even towards such talented performers (AND a great many others). One day, all that shit will end. But, let us all enjoy the moment and relax and unwind. Mark Blans/Videographer.And for all the "haters out there", I say you'd best post YOURSELF doing something much better, before you trample on others that have walked that path before you. Until you do so, you are all just garbage, nonsense talking hillbillies (no insult meant to hillbillies), that would truly be insulting to all those good folks. I only mean it, in the common phrase that it's used in. Get over all your preconceived ideas of life and move on folks. Be well, take care of yourselves, families and most importantly take care of yourself! Mark.
Dear Guitarboy,
you master the guitar mate! But there is one little thing about coolness what you have to learn in my point of view.
"Sometimes a guitarrist should better take a seat unless he REALLY moves while playing and with moving I do not mean only teeter with your lags..."
Keep on playing!
years ago saw him busking on grandville in vancouver ,,gave him a buck,,i was broke
what would brett and eddy say about this? lefty? sacrilegious!
Just let's be happy. No, Ashley is NOT Natalie MacMaster in drag. Scots of Nova Scotia's gift of young talent aside. After all, what comes after Don Messer and Anne Murray????
incredible truly. pure intention is triumphant
he is a really good guitar player- just he needs to do something about whatever he is doing with his knees- as a musician I find it incredibly distracting.
Lost me at pride week
....nah! overblown.......HYPE... (like him! ha ha )seen better.......symphony violinist can wipe the floor with him....HE DRAGS ON AND ON would drive me insane listening all day to that...........
+Luke Gibson You don't understand the music at all, a symphony violinist plays as many if not more repetitive maneuvers as him. It's just more drawn out and not as rhythmically packed like this which is purposefully repetitive because it was made to accompany dancers.