This YouTube video is a banjo tutorial by Clifton Hicks, focusing on Dock Boggs' song "Brother Jim Got Shot" (also known as "Hard Luck Blues"). Hicks explains he learned the song from two Dock Boggs recordings, one from the 1920s and another from the 1960s. He plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned to eBEG♯B (relative gCGBD). The description includes extensive links to the creator's Patreon, website, merchandise, music streaming platforms, and donation options, promoting their banjo education and music.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "Brother Jim Got Shot (Hard Luck Blues)," a song originally recorded by Dock Boggs in the 1920s and later re-recorded by Boggs in the 1960s under the title "Brother Jim Got Shot." Hicks learned the song from Boggs' earlier work and discusses the instrumentation, specifically mentioning gut strings on the original recording. He details his own instrument, an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo, its tuning (eAEG♯B), and the Aquila "New Nylgut" strings and Joel Hooks maple bridge he uses. The description also includes numerous links to his Patreon, website, merchandise, music platforms, and donation channels.
This YouTube video is a banjo lesson featuring Clifton Hicks teaching "Old Rub Alcohol Blues" by Dock Boggs. Hicks learned the song from the original 1920s recording and notes its similarity to works by John Lee Hooker and Blind Lemon Jefferson. He plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo in a specific open tuning. The description includes lyrics from the song and promotional links for merch, Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, Venmo, and YouTube channel memberships. The video is primarily an educational music tutorial.
This video features the 1928 song "Wise County Jail" by Dock Boggs, a prominent figure in American traditional folk music. The description provides historical context, detailing how the song was inspired by an incident involving a lawman during Prohibition. It highlights Boggs' unique banjo playing style, a blend of African-American and Anglo-American traditions, and his rediscovery during the 1960s folk revival. The description also includes links for supporting the banjo heritage and accessing Boggs' music.
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