Abby The Spoon Lady

Asheville-based Abby Roach is one of the few musicians in the world who makes a living clacking a pair of flatware together. Often underestimated, Abby's incredible life story is anything but simple. You've never seen anyone play the spoons like this! Folk Art & Folk Music

Sourced through Tongal's 2017 YouTube Series Pitch Project, this short film was selected to screen at 11 film festivals across America (including Hot Springs Documentary Film Festival, Cucalorus Festival, Bentonville Film Festival, and more!) before making it's way back to Tongal for its public premiere.

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Directed by JustinSuperstar of The Indie Machines

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[Babs]

People with good educations and family backing fail everyday. Abby is happy and successful with a pair of spoons. An American treasure.

[chrisstevens]

Abby instantly seems so likable and intelligent. So genuine. Such a lovely human to watch. Thank you for your amazing energy, Abby.

[finnpalm]

I mean, I've seen people make rythms with spoons before. But Abby makes music. I absolutely love it. Thanks for contributing with your art Abby.

[remkojerphanion]

Dear Abby, you and the guys are truly the salt of the Earth. The 3 of you bring rays of sunshine to an otherwise cold hard world, and that is priceless!

[ginac]

I love Abby, she's real and amazing. She makes rich celebrities look lame!! Wonderful Lady with much class and talent. God bless this sweet lady!! 🙋♥️✝️🇺🇲

[caryulmer]

Aside from obviously being talented, this is an intelligent, articulate lady. she's bound to help make good changes for everyone.

[lisaishii]

I admire you Abby, for being real. There's nothing fake about you.
Keep on playing spoons and blessing the world.

[thebigeasy]

Abby is the epitome of what internal happiness is. It's people out there that's filthy rich, and yet are nowhere near as happy as Abby. She is the blueprint on what happiness really is.
I hope she gets everything great in life that she desires.
STAY AWESOME ABBY!!!

[joystickricksherrell]

Glad she found her place in the world. We needed her to be here in this place and time. God bless you Abby.

[weenfain]

I don’t think people realize what amazing musicians they are.. absolutely incredible

[LaughingManLaughs]

She is a national treasure and must be preserved at all costs.

[electricmagnetic]

I wish I was half as happy, grateful and talented.

[richardwysocki]

Philadelphia senior citizen here. Love what you are doing and what you have to say. It brightens my day knowing there are people like you out there. Peace and prosperity to you and yours.

[nadinefroderman]

I am glad Abby is living her life her way. I love that she is unpretentious and humble.

[gothicbunnie]

It's a good feeling to know that talented, kind, wonderful, people like Abby still exist in the world.

[larryrhindress]

I love this women!!! She is real, honest and what we need to make our world work much better! Nova Scotia loves

[inthecards]

I love that she's keeping a dying art alive. Your the best crazy spoon lady

[shonepalmer]

I hope to see you all one day.. no matter if it is a bar, the streets of Asheville, or in my kid's school cafeteria. You all are a treasure and I love the music you all put out. It wouldn't be the same without the spoons!

[Brunnen_Gee]

Gotta love when you see someone doing what they love. It's been probably 30 years since I've seen someone play spoons in person, I'd forgotten how elegant it is.

[Holloway]

Shes so adorable and humble! Spoon on lady! You're an inspiration!