Exploring Irish folk music w/ The Mary Wallopers // GemsOnVHS™

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  • Опубліковано 27 лис 2024

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  • @GemsOnVHS
    @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +109

    We're on ACTUAL VHS now; . Yes, it is no longer just a name, GemsOnVHS is real now. It started as a joke, and many hours of tinkering later we created these 100% homemade tapes. Break out your VCR and order one from us, it'll help keep Gems going. Fair warning through, it might be 25 minutes of this movie, then Die Hard or something for the rest of the tape. gemsonvhs.myshopify.com/products/vhs-field-recordings-in-ireland-with-the-mary-wallopers

    • @galaxyanimal
      @galaxyanimal Рік тому +3

      Finally the VHS, but no BlockBuster though.

    • @Oooo-bi7bi
      @Oooo-bi7bi Рік тому +3

      Cheers Anthony for another great show on the Mary Wallopers . Your Gems on VHS has turned me on to loads of great American folk music. So glad you’re featuring the Wallopers again. Big love and respect from a fan in Northern England.

    • @Mizzium_
      @Mizzium_ Рік тому

      Restock them if you can!

    • @celticheartbeat3337
      @celticheartbeat3337 Рік тому

      Sure and it might also be some porno from the 80s like, ye never know what ye might get... brilliant idea sweet lad, a bag of mystery like , one minute it's the Mary Wallopers and the next minute it's Peter Norths big 1980s walloper... fucking fantastic ... I might even actually buy one like...:P

    • @Jesusisnothere
      @Jesusisnothere Рік тому

      hopefully more doc VHS will come. would be interesting to know more about Brodie Buttons for example. wouldnt mind you come to Norway, my country to interview Stein Torleif Bjella either. But that might be to local :P

  • @Cab00se90
    @Cab00se90 10 місяців тому +37

    Here’s to you lads, from a Scotsman who wishes there was a sea between England and me.

    • @Cab00se90
      @Cab00se90 7 місяців тому +3

      Tbf like they used tae call the Forth the Scottish sea cause they were shite scared a crossin it

  • @deegsdeegan3272
    @deegsdeegan3272 Рік тому +202

    These guys are the embodiment of Irish Humor.

    • @basstrammel1322
      @basstrammel1322 8 місяців тому +1

      These guys are the embodiment of -Irish- Humor.

  • @TheDarkArt657
    @TheDarkArt657 10 місяців тому +17

    Eileen Og made me so happy I cried. Love you boys, from an old scouser whose family originated in Armargh. I will visit before I die.

  • @alexmortimer1032
    @alexmortimer1032 8 місяців тому +6

    Ive got an absolute face ache watching that!!! Couldn't stop smiling the whole way through!!! They just seem to capture the spirit of Ireland, the humour of Ireland and what it means to be Irish in all of their music! I just love these guys 😍🍀

  • @lokoiutfftty
    @lokoiutfftty Рік тому +72

    03:18 The Sea Around Us
    09:18 Eileen Óg
    17:56 God Bless England
    21:50 All For Me Grog

    • @Noziac
      @Noziac Рік тому +3

      thanks for the timestamps pelo

  • @McVillervay
    @McVillervay Рік тому +137

    I could have watched this for hours. Splendid work. The Mary Wallopers are really something else.

  • @bootdownthedoor324
    @bootdownthedoor324 Рік тому +53

    “Get him, he looks Irish.” 😂😂 I’m so glad I got to see more of this.

  • @jacklandismusic
    @jacklandismusic Рік тому +60

    Great to see these boys playing Irish folk music as it was mean to be done! This is the type of stuff I grew up on-The Dubliners, The Clancy Brothers, and all those guys. The Mary Wallopers have the spirit of Luke Kelly and all the rest of them, and I’m glad to hear it.

  • @Sharpest_
    @Sharpest_ Рік тому +90

    This could have been 8 hours long and I'd be enthralled the whole time. Love these guys!

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +31

      guess i should've made it longer lol

  • @HKTeacup
    @HKTeacup Рік тому +78

    Am a massive fan of The Mary Wallopers, and this was fantastic! Could've very happily watched a three hour documentary of your adventures together. What great lads, what music. Thank you for posting this! From an exile in England.

  • @PatJamesRicketts
    @PatJamesRicketts Рік тому +17

    Ye hauls da Irish out of dis Newfoundlander, by Jesus! This is heart and soul at its finest! Thanks for flying over to grab this sound!

  • @euls868
    @euls868 Рік тому +29

    I almost find their album to polished and I love these raw versions, they're powerful and unique

    • @Bottyization
      @Bottyization Рік тому +5

      They're sensational live, definitely recommend seeing them!

  • @AccomplishedMonk
    @AccomplishedMonk 10 місяців тому +8

    I've come back to watch this so many times what a gang of legends!

  • @davidgaughran5450
    @davidgaughran5450 Рік тому +24

    Wonderful video. Dundalk is a town of poets, balladeers and storytellers.

    • @micko6393
      @micko6393 11 місяців тому

      Dundalk...aka 'El Paso'. (Google it...😉).

  • @musicinmyear1
    @musicinmyear1 Рік тому +38

    I'm unsure how many folks are involved in creating these recordings, but outside of great editing skills and being a good interviewer and host for the channel, the attention and skill displayed in the audio recording really cant be understated.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +16

      Thank you, means a lot. Production wise this is pretty much all me (Anthony) on this one. My guy Nicholas Briggs helped bring the VHS tape to life, and Sean McMahon was 2nd cam at the pub at the end. But yeah, lot of time spent in front of the computer!

    • @droidmansky7354
      @droidmansky7354 11 місяців тому

      as the last person said there..... really good job, Anthony, it can be loud lol.. bigggtimeee @@GemsOnVHS

  • @cab1n
    @cab1n Рік тому +24

    Savage band. A pure taste of ireland 🇮🇪

  • @jamesfagan7823
    @jamesfagan7823 Рік тому +8

    Happy go lucky chap's having a great time, fair play to you lads and up Ireland 🇮🇪

  • @Banksteroflove
    @Banksteroflove Рік тому +19

    God I’m so obsessed with these guys

  • @davidsiedschlag6961
    @davidsiedschlag6961 Рік тому +11

    I can't believe you came back! No one would have ever heard from me again.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +2

      ah mate if i didnt have so much more music to record, id have stayed for sure.

    • @davidsiedschlag6961
      @davidsiedschlag6961 Рік тому +1

      OH MY GAWD MAN...I been on a deep dive since this...what the world needs is a live version of As I Roved Out...thank you for all that you do you are soooo goood. if I wasnt listening to the artists I discovered on Gems On VHS I would have missed out on all the things I LOVE thank you my brother. @@GemsOnVHS

  • @_Marshall_7677
    @_Marshall_7677 Рік тому +21

    I discovered the Mary Wallopers and Pat Kelly's shed from your channel. Made it a point to visit when I was in Ireland back in April. I already can't wait to go back, looking forward to checking this out!

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +3

      thats hilarious and awesome! you actually visited Pat's shed? he is such a trip.

    • @_Marshall_7677
      @_Marshall_7677 Рік тому +6

      @@GemsOnVHS yup, looked him up and called ahead then stopped by.
      When he asked how we heard of him I had brought up your channel and the boys, he got out his phone and started to call them! We told him he didn't need to do that then he offered to give me their cell #s 😂.
      It was bad timing as they were touring the US and were in Philly while we were in Ireland, I'll see them live sometime soon 🤞🏻 Love what you're doing man, been a supporter on Patreon for a while

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +3

      @@_Marshall_7677 he is such a a freakin legend. Did he tell you about the horse trailer? Thank you for the support, definitely the only reason this is possible lol

    • @_Marshall_7677
      @_Marshall_7677 Рік тому +2

      @@GemsOnVHS yes! Ended up being there over 2 hours, definitely a cool experience

  • @WindingDreams
    @WindingDreams Рік тому +12

    I kept checking the time on the video like "surely they'll fit another song in there". This video was great.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +6

      threw in as many as i could lol. still do have a couple left tho... hm

  • @ruadhbran
    @ruadhbran Рік тому +30

    I really love the longer format. Also the Mary Wallopers are just the peak of music, and I'm so glad y'all introduced them to us. Thank you for this video. I found myself beaming and tapping along to the music at multiple points, even though I've heard other recordings of many of these songs!

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +7

      hey thank you. i'll have to make a few more longer like this.

  • @SnackHeadCowboy
    @SnackHeadCowboy Рік тому +6

    Saw them last year in Manchester, crowd surfed at 32 when I thought those days were behind me. Seeing them for my 33rd. X

  • @briancrowe7343
    @briancrowe7343 11 місяців тому +3

    Lads ......thanks for bringing the music back , unreal boys ❤

  • @Free_Bird420
    @Free_Bird420 Рік тому +20

    This was so well made, Anthony. I really enjoy the format of you putting the VHS into the player at the beginning and end. I hope you'll do more like this.

  • @ThunderboltWisdom
    @ThunderboltWisdom Рік тому +6

    I loved every minute of it. And the format is great... I've still got my VHS player from 1996, and it's still working. Ah, they knew how to make things properly back then.😁😉

  • @spudelrudel2979
    @spudelrudel2979 Рік тому +13

    You really killed it with this one, the whole format is perfect:)

  • @Highplains_Dirtbagger
    @Highplains_Dirtbagger Рік тому +8

    I discovered the Mary Wallopers because of the original video you posted of them performing Smuggling Tin. Im novice guitarist and have since been able to pull that vid up and play along! These guys are awesome!

  • @to13726
    @to13726 Рік тому +7

    Thoroughly enjoyed this. Been following this band since I saw your vid for "Smuggling the Tin." Thanks for that.

  • @jamespanther7991
    @jamespanther7991 Рік тому +8

    The best entertainment there is out there right now! Loved every second!

  • @Lucyavamaria
    @Lucyavamaria Рік тому +5

    Thank you, love these guys, could watch this for hrs x

  • @Haaaayley
    @Haaaayley Рік тому +4

    Please make another one of these!! This video wasn’t long enough! This band is absolutely fantastic and have brilliant personalities to match, can’t get enough of them

  • @greenair18
    @greenair18 Рік тому +10

    Been waiting for a long time for this to be released! Thanks for your work.
    These guys are the absolute best and the future of Irish music looks brighter than ever

  • @ShapeyFiend
    @ShapeyFiend Рік тому +8

    That was fantastic nice work all involved.

  • @keithellis1628
    @keithellis1628 Рік тому +3

    See them as soon as you can ! They have an energy and boy can they sing and play.☘

  • @robbert4540
    @robbert4540 Рік тому +4

    They are so entertaining when playing and when not, I could watch their craic for hours. Thanks

  • @eimhin_
    @eimhin_ Рік тому +7

    This is incredible, I wish it went a bit longer!

  • @SGBD8933
    @SGBD8933 Рік тому +6

    Eileen Og was powerful ❤ Top quality from the Wallopers!

  • @EricPricePK
    @EricPricePK Рік тому +4

    this was one of the most amazing things I've ever seen thank you so much for this video

  • @dgsdfkm
    @dgsdfkm Рік тому +9

    love how to Irish folks the assumption is that the rifle is a prop, and the cameraman had fear in his heart when that brit-buster turned his way.
    Chuck's gas pointing guns at yanks.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +13

      yeah, they had a good laugh at me dodging the aim of the rifle. but imagine how dumb my obituary would read, killed by charles hendy in pat kelly's shed by a turn of the century rifle.

    • @dgsdfkm
      @dgsdfkm Рік тому +2

      they are very good people, I know them well. once met Charles in town with my drag queen friend (drunk) and went to a silent disco. typical dublin@@GemsOnVHS​

  • @andyskiffington
    @andyskiffington Рік тому +4

    From way across the pond in Newfoundland Canada (The closest thing to being in Ireland you can get, without actually being in Ireland) The Mary Wallopers are the best thing since Guinness cracked the first Keg!. Love those guys! Come to Newfoundland me by's!!!

  • @etniesdub1
    @etniesdub1 Рік тому +3

    Ha was watching Your Matt Heckler videos all day when working from home today.. then this popped up this evening.. going to see them on Sunday for the not so secret gig 😂

  • @interestedpart2650
    @interestedpart2650 Рік тому +7

    Excellent! Go on de boys!

  • @FunGuy-yo5ex
    @FunGuy-yo5ex Рік тому +5

    this was great!! i loved this mini documentary style, you should do this more of this with different artists!! im also a huge fan of irish folk music so it was awesome see a glimpse into the life of an irish folk musician and experience their culture for a short while. keep up the great work :)

  • @DerKaiserBrazil
    @DerKaiserBrazil Рік тому +6

    Great video my friend, congratulations !🇩🇪🇧🇷🙋🏻‍♂️

  • @brysondotexe
    @brysondotexe 4 місяці тому

    i am blown alway to figure out these guys are also TPM! had no idea how versatile these brothers were and i’m so stoked to know they make folk music as well

  • @stereotypedpanda4874
    @stereotypedpanda4874 Рік тому +3

    wow a new youtube channel AND a new band today was a good day

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +1

      hi thanks for finding us be sure to sub oxoxo

  • @coryboggs6031
    @coryboggs6031 Рік тому

    Been following this channel for years and this is the best content yet. Stands up there with the best field recordings and profiles of folk musicians. Brilliant, hope to see more!
    @MaryWollopers come to Kentucky!!!!

  • @arnowillekes7979
    @arnowillekes7979 Рік тому +3

    Luvly and great craic!!

  • @samsham8218
    @samsham8218 Рік тому +3

    Beautiful. Well done Lads.

  • @dowdallerno1
    @dowdallerno1 10 місяців тому +1

    Good lads, glad to see them doing well. 🍀☘️

  • @TheHarrip
    @TheHarrip Рік тому +2

    Interesting they took you to that museum. Fascinating even.

  • @mcb6108
    @mcb6108 Рік тому +4

    Really enjoyed it and hope to see more documentaries!

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +2

      if we keep a good base of patreon supporters, more documentaries will flow for sure.

    • @mcb6108
      @mcb6108 Рік тому +1

      @@GemsOnVHS I’ve been a Patron for about 18 months now and plan on being for the foreseeable future!

  • @rationalanalysis960
    @rationalanalysis960 7 місяців тому

    Love it ... making up the words of lyrics they have forgotten; I do it also especially late at night. Hello from Navan!

  • @pg232323
    @pg232323 Рік тому +1

    Haven’t even watched this yet but I already know it’s class!

  • @Lambby
    @Lambby Рік тому +3

    Thanks for this special, they're in their own league

  • @emmyemmaem
    @emmyemmaem Місяць тому

    tag yourself i'm 17:38 and 20:43 wow this was an amzing documentary and performances! i certainly need this on physical DVD!

  • @tweekuncut41
    @tweekuncut41 Рік тому +2

    Hot damn, Eileen Óg slaps, and slaps hard! I need to see more of these fellas

  • @noahbrook9781
    @noahbrook9781 9 місяців тому

    Thank you for this! Thanks to you I’m going to see them in Cleveland this April!

  • @tlcchaos
    @tlcchaos Рік тому +2

    Nice lads, see you back in the Lumpers for a pint of Jesus….mothers milk to some. Good to see you exportng the craic around the world... God knows they need it. Slan abhaile. TLC x

  • @cjmc123
    @cjmc123 Рік тому +1

    I love a night out that starts with " where will we go".

  • @Georgeontheboard
    @Georgeontheboard Рік тому +1

    Great video, love Irish folk, love folk music. Subscribing 😎

  • @bushratbeachbum
    @bushratbeachbum 6 місяців тому +1

    Seeing them tomorrow night.
    Fekkin STOKED!!!!!!

  • @Projekt237
    @Projekt237 Рік тому +6

    Bloody hell, I'm addicted ti you guys eversince I stumbled upon your first video. Next time I visit old Éire I need to see you live!

  • @celticheartbeat3337
    @celticheartbeat3337 Рік тому +1

    Sweet lads all and standard bearers of the songs the of auld country... More of this kind of ting Anthony, more of this kind of ting... You want to be getting yer man Daoiri Farrell on de gems like ... Bit O' the old Creggan White Hare wouldn't go a miss here like...

  • @concars1234
    @concars1234 Рік тому +4

    this is so real. Down to ragging on your boy of course

  • @Harrier_DuBois
    @Harrier_DuBois Рік тому +1

    First time hearing these guys, very entertaining, many thanks!

  • @VinSamson-y8u
    @VinSamson-y8u 8 днів тому

    Still a superb watch after 5 times 🎉🤘

  • @maxford8175
    @maxford8175 9 місяців тому +2

    17:40 killed me 😂. Despite being a Brit, these lads are the best! couldn't stop laughing. Got to see them live

  • @FatherGregorian
    @FatherGregorian Рік тому +6

    Would love to see these guys in concert!!

    • @barryburkeura
      @barryburkeura Рік тому +1

      They're touring the states in September

  • @joakimandersson4985
    @joakimandersson4985 Рік тому +3

    this was so good!

  • @joerecoveryjoerecovery5781
    @joerecoveryjoerecovery5781 Рік тому +3

    Now that's a proper mullet.

  • @gageiiiiitttt
    @gageiiiiitttt Рік тому +2

    Classic. Love these guys.

  • @droidmansky7354
    @droidmansky7354 11 місяців тому +1

    feckin class, lads we lub ya !! xxox ... the townnnn

  • @ianshortall3356
    @ianshortall3356 Рік тому +2

    Love these guys so much!!!!

  • @sethmountain
    @sethmountain Рік тому +2

    Great video, great jacket.

  • @dbergstrom
    @dbergstrom 3 місяці тому +1

    That Eileen Og is shockingly good.

  • @dimitriwolfs9370
    @dimitriwolfs9370 8 місяців тому

    God bless old Dundalk for producing such charming characters! Lol😂

  • @red4life848
    @red4life848 Рік тому +1

    Can't wait to see them in Dublin again love them

  • @viracocha03
    @viracocha03 Рік тому +3

    Awesome video man. Extremely well done. Its been amazing watch the quality of production and musicians (well musicians have always been top notch) grow over the years.
    Did I miss the fight some how ??

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому

      the fight was undocumented sadly

  • @zacharytaylor3054
    @zacharytaylor3054 Рік тому +1

    Lil' Gem (Anthony) I absolutely love you dude. You age like a fine Irish wine, even though you aren't Irish, and neither am I. Just great stuff. Anyway this was killer man, but maybe try to get ahold of Clifton Hicks. Hes been my banjo muse for maybe 8 years, and I think you'd love him. One day I'll get on Gems myself. I'll show you this exact comment on this totally unrelated video from years ago when it finally happens. My thumb will hurt from scrolling, but yeah man, just wait until I get over this crushing anxiety about making my music public lmao. Best wishes!

  • @ShakesTracey
    @ShakesTracey Рік тому +2

    Great stuff lads

  • @Tony_02
    @Tony_02 Рік тому +3

    Some jokes and segments in this video aged very well now that the queen is dead 😂

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому +2

      I almost released that song when the queen died lmao

    • @Tony_02
      @Tony_02 Рік тому +2

      @@GemsOnVHS that would have been legendary

  • @mojoproductions6799
    @mojoproductions6799 11 місяців тому

    Thank you for finding this 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

  • @katoness
    @katoness Рік тому +1

    Oh the lads are well clued up!!

  • @murthunt1047
    @murthunt1047 Рік тому +2

    Been waiting for this to come out for months. Fantastic. Love these guys. Brilliant

  • @tlcchaos
    @tlcchaos Рік тому +217

    As a way of saying thank you…I’ll buy them a pint of Jesus in the Lumpers for every thumbs up this comment gets. Saoirse agus slainte

    • @tlcchaos
      @tlcchaos Рік тому +1

      Two pints so far…

    • @tlcchaos
      @tlcchaos Рік тому +2

      3 pints for them tonight so far….this offer to treat them to pints ends this evening in the Lumpers at nine pm.

    • @tlcchaos
      @tlcchaos Рік тому +1

      Off to the lumpers four pints of Jesus it is. Slan

    • @tlcchaos
      @tlcchaos Рік тому +7

      Ok..the boys were on tour in Switzerland or somewhere? So I bought pints for the fiddle players in the session, Gerry O’Connor and his protege, a fine young American fiddler. Still counting the likes as pints so…. 6 for the boys when they make it back so far…. Slan abhaile

    • @tlcchaos
      @tlcchaos Рік тому +2

      Ok..still six pints…off to see if they are in the Lumpers or still spreading the craic

  • @cedarchoppincartographer
    @cedarchoppincartographer Рік тому +3

    Wish these dudes were my friends!

  • @Startovr
    @Startovr Рік тому +2

    Mullet guy is off the chain 😂

  • @stevoflohu1
    @stevoflohu1 Рік тому +3

    Soo great! ❤

  • @hugheskc
    @hugheskc 10 місяців тому +1

    Great craic lads 🍻

  • @Thekidfromcalifornia2.0
    @Thekidfromcalifornia2.0 Рік тому +2

    That Ernest tub shirt is a hoot.

  • @lokiatwa
    @lokiatwa Рік тому +2

    Great stuff ! love the work @gemsOnVHS and @marywallopers

  • @user-jf5jb4gk1w
    @user-jf5jb4gk1w Рік тому

    More of this, it was enthralling

  • @johnmorgan5495
    @johnmorgan5495 Рік тому +4

    Dont let Awful haircuts put you off watching all of this video x

  • @JoeyandTheNoShows
    @JoeyandTheNoShows 9 місяців тому

    Absolutely loved this

  • @seanmuldoon38
    @seanmuldoon38 Рік тому +2

    Rick Browne! The man, the legend.

  • @frassedylan
    @frassedylan Рік тому

    My god. Best one yet. Fantastic.

    • @GemsOnVHS
      @GemsOnVHS  Рік тому

      thanks bud. glad you dig it

  • @andynicholas1728
    @andynicholas1728 9 місяців тому

    Superb.
    Irreverent as you like.
    F$$kin wonderful.