Adam, It was a blast playing with you at Carter Fold Yesterday and Lastnight! You are Blessed Son!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My songs will be on the way to y'all here shortly. God Bless Franklin Ballowe @ "Franklin Mandolins"
@mm575 Adam have it glued back together. I've seen two fiddles that had full grown women fall on them accidentally and they were glued back together and sound great. I've glued one back together myself and it looked good and sounded great. There are lots of luthiers in the state you live in and I bet anyone of them could fix it for you. I've been playing fiddle since I was 27 years old and now I'm 45 and I'll never be as good as you are. You really have a great natural talent. Take care.
@wulfdogcat I took it to a fiddle maker and he said the fiddle was so old and had many surface cracks. he was afraid that once he got the top off it could very well fall apart. I gave it to my grandmother for sentimental reasons. I loved that instument
I bet it will be safe with your grandmother, but I wouldn't write it off just yet. If it is really worth it to you, I bet it can be repaired. Just this past week I was over at our local (really top dog) violinmaker and he was in the process of making a plaster cast of the top of a fiddle--so that when he took the top off, he'd be able to support all the little broken pieces.
By the way, even though it is only youtube, I thought that fiddle of yours had a sweet sound.
Adam - you are simply amazing in your skill .. even more so than the great child-prodigy, Mark O'Connor, was at the same age, back in the early 70s. And Mark had the priceless head-start of having the legendary Benny Thomasson as his mentor. Keep it going, Adam, m'lad !! The future is yours .. at your feet .. for the taking !!
great story about this fiddle, I found this fiddle on ebay for 100 bucks. I bought it just because of how it looked. I figured it would sound like crap. I was going to hang it on the wall. when it came and adam played it I was blown away. I wish you could hear it in person. the f holes are actually shaped like whales and at a closer look you can see where somebody carved whale spouts. sis fell on it about a month ago and busted the top.
wow im amazed. that song is very hard. my teacher just gave it to me. i think you should post some videos of u playing mandolin. put a video of you playing orange blossom special. that rox.
What an inspiration, great playing, great feel and intonation and your playful personality! You have a great future making people happy through your music. Thank you.
Not only can this kid play some mean fiddle, he's got a good set of pipes too. Its a great bluegrass tenor - almost sounds like a young Ralph Stanley. I saw him play at the Farmhouse Gallery in Unicoi, TN last month.
Adam, you should put a performance of Nine Pound Hammer. I've been hearing that on WETS, and yall have done a great rendition.
thank you!! I cant claim that lick as my own though. I stole it from Bobby Hicks. check out bobbys version of this song on youtube. Its awesome. I start taking lessons from him this week so I can learn straight from the master.
I'm impressed by your humility and honesty. True, you borrowed it from the master, and I'm sure he'd be more than flattered that a young kid with your talent and passion for the fiddle can copy him so well. Good luck with the lessons. Fiddle on!
and modest too
turtle212 3 months ago
He is awesome and no its not fake I actully know him but were not exactly friends he and his sister Sarah Grace can sing!!!! :)
OMGPURPLECHIKINZ 8 months ago
Adam, I just LOVE to hear you play! The humor is neat too. Keep up the great work.
timb12957 9 months ago
is that shit real?
viking19961 9 months ago
Very good! Thanks.................
BashirSB 1 year ago
from one musician to another, really cool! Great playing!!!
twdr 1 year ago
who taught you to play?
shamrock4500 1 year ago
OMG! You are Really Really Good!! Keep it up!!
silentgypsy45 1 year ago
GREAT PLAYING CAN YOU TELL WHER I CAN BUY THE MUSIC NOTATIONS FOR THE WAY YOU PLAY IT GREAT VERSION///
MISSYCLEO1 1 year ago
wow, that was amazing! great job!! :)
musikgirl180 1 year ago
wow!!! haha nice voice!!
countryismypassion 1 year ago
Wow! Your tone and intonation is so good.
rskurow 1 year ago
Awesome! You're better then my step-dad!! Who is twice your age!!! :)
TheProjectMJ 1 year ago
Adam, It was a blast playing with you at Carter Fold Yesterday and Lastnight! You are Blessed Son!!!!!!!!!!!!!! My songs will be on the way to y'all here shortly. God Bless Franklin Ballowe @ "Franklin Mandolins"
FranklinBallowe 1 year ago
holy crap NOOO WAYYY lol nice job. !!!
johnytwobyfour 1 year ago
Good Lord son you're doing a really good job on that fiddle. Love the whale shaped F holes. Cool.
wulfdogcat 1 year ago
@wulfdogcat thanks!! i dont play it anymore because my sister fell on it and cracked the top...bummer
mm575 1 year ago
@mm575 Adam have it glued back together. I've seen two fiddles that had full grown women fall on them accidentally and they were glued back together and sound great. I've glued one back together myself and it looked good and sounded great. There are lots of luthiers in the state you live in and I bet anyone of them could fix it for you. I've been playing fiddle since I was 27 years old and now I'm 45 and I'll never be as good as you are. You really have a great natural talent. Take care.
wulfdogcat 1 year ago
@wulfdogcat I took it to a fiddle maker and he said the fiddle was so old and had many surface cracks. he was afraid that once he got the top off it could very well fall apart. I gave it to my grandmother for sentimental reasons. I loved that instument
mm575 1 year ago
@mm575
Oh no!
I bet it will be safe with your grandmother, but I wouldn't write it off just yet. If it is really worth it to you, I bet it can be repaired. Just this past week I was over at our local (really top dog) violinmaker and he was in the process of making a plaster cast of the top of a fiddle--so that when he took the top off, he'd be able to support all the little broken pieces.
By the way, even though it is only youtube, I thought that fiddle of yours had a sweet sound.
vibratingstring 1 year ago
What a cutie! I didnt think he was really playing it at first until I saw his fingers and watched his bowing. Amazing for such a little guy!
fiddleshe 1 year ago
I love your music Adam especially this one. Hope to see you in person. You are amazing.
carreraj83 1 year ago
@carreraj83 thank you!!!!
mm575 1 year ago
Adam you are a Nature Talent , very nice playing
pimbadoti 1 year ago
I love this one the best!
bushey26 1 year ago
Adam, I play A Maiden's Prayer but not even close to as good as you do. I expect to see lots of good music from you in the future. Good Luck.
1stCAV1968 2 years ago
We need some new songs posted Adam.
I guess your busy with school.
bushey26 2 years ago
My goodness, what talent at such an early age. Im 39 and cant play that well. Very well done.
lonnierogers 2 years ago
Great job Adam - Chubby Wise & Bob Wills would be proud.
bishop78343 2 years ago
Adam - you are simply amazing in your skill .. even more so than the great child-prodigy, Mark O'Connor, was at the same age, back in the early 70s. And Mark had the priceless head-start of having the legendary Benny Thomasson as his mentor. Keep it going, Adam, m'lad !! The future is yours .. at your feet .. for the taking !!
colindominy 2 years ago
Love that tune--yes, Bob Wills would have to be proud. You've got a great sound and a beautiful interpretation.
vibratingstring 2 years ago
Thank you so much for the beautiful music. You skill is awsome!
I also appreciated the lesson you have on different post.
MoonglowTheDuet 2 years ago
Wow - nice job!
inlandcoast 2 years ago
no joke buddy! you're the real deal kiddo! beautiful tone
jtraske 2 years ago
Fun to watch! Good playing, and what a cool fiddle.
borealify 2 years ago
Adam,
Bob Wills would be very pleased. Wherever you go, whatever you do, please keep playing MP the same way!
Great showmanship at the beginning and end, too!
Packard3spdOD 2 years ago
brav la p nella
sbarbato19 2 years ago
Awesome job Adam ! May I ask what brand/type fiddle you play? How old were you when you started playing?
kmamos1 2 years ago
you're so cute!! amazing playing :)
Rinxxxxx 2 years ago
there is no way this could be great!!
eduardomariscal 2 years ago
Hey that's amzing, Im just learning how to play Maiden's Prayer as a surprise for my papa.Keep up the great fiddling :P
DramaBrat789 2 years ago
Great sounding fiddle and a great old tune, more! Thanks for sharing
barbershopjam 2 years ago
Continue to use your talent, you sure have an abundance of it. Miramichi, New Brunswick, Canada
dobroman08 2 years ago
Well, thats' the best version I have seen on youtube so far.
markdeanellen 2 years ago
Nice playing Adam. I've never saw a fiddle with F-Holes shaped like that. What kind of fiddle is it? Did you have it made or just find it like that?
Thanks,
Hutch
Papachulo57 2 years ago
great story about this fiddle, I found this fiddle on ebay for 100 bucks. I bought it just because of how it looked. I figured it would sound like crap. I was going to hang it on the wall. when it came and adam played it I was blown away. I wish you could hear it in person. the f holes are actually shaped like whales and at a closer look you can see where somebody carved whale spouts. sis fell on it about a month ago and busted the top.
mm575 2 years ago
^^ sounds nice. keep playin'^^
CherryKyoto 2 years ago
you are so talented!! I love how you play the fiddle!! im going to practise this tune! Wow
cheekychoppyoppy 2 years ago
wow im amazed. that song is very hard. my teacher just gave it to me. i think you should post some videos of u playing mandolin. put a video of you playing orange blossom special. that rox.
fiddleplyr 3 years ago
Hey Adam, when will you put up another video? Please, please play the song Cajun Fiddle
bushey26 3 years ago
Great job Adam and your rythym player's sounds so good too. You play well together.
bushey26 3 years ago
What an inspiration, great playing, great feel and intonation and your playful personality! You have a great future making people happy through your music. Thank you.
1rawperson 3 years ago
Is there any violin sheet music for this song?? Great job by the way!!! Im trying to get it by ear there are just a few parts I cant hit just yet.
Ricepatch1 3 years ago
aaaahhhaaaa!!!! play it pretty now, son!!!
BruceWLA 3 years ago
your son is a good violinist
rababii306 3 years ago
"Thanks for watchin" ????? You are MOST welcome.
BobTheWhistler 3 years ago
Not only can this kid play some mean fiddle, he's got a good set of pipes too. Its a great bluegrass tenor - almost sounds like a young Ralph Stanley. I saw him play at the Farmhouse Gallery in Unicoi, TN last month.
Adam, you should put a performance of Nine Pound Hammer. I've been hearing that on WETS, and yall have done a great rendition.
surfbird007 3 years ago
Great job i realy enjoyed your playing keep up the good work from new brunswick canada
scottiesofty 3 years ago
WOW - YOU GO GUY!!
I had the honor and privilage to play that number with the one and only Johnny Gimble -
You're background rythym player's not bad either... Keep going!!! You're super...
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momiowa 3 years ago
Adam, you are something else. I love the fingerpicking finale. Amazing. Keep playing and we'll keep listening.
olmmbill 3 years ago
thank you!! I cant claim that lick as my own though. I stole it from Bobby Hicks. check out bobbys version of this song on youtube. Its awesome. I start taking lessons from him this week so I can learn straight from the master.
mm575 3 years ago
I'm impressed by your humility and honesty. True, you borrowed it from the master, and I'm sure he'd be more than flattered that a young kid with your talent and passion for the fiddle can copy him so well. Good luck with the lessons. Fiddle on!
olmmbill 3 years ago
Awesome
redneckdad1107 3 years ago
Now THAT is talent! Keep em' coming, you're going to go far.
slyder25 3 years ago