This video showcases a performance of the song "Trouble on My Mind" played on a fretless gourd banjo handmade by the creator. The artist learned the tune from David Hurt and Rufus Crisp, and the instrument features a 4-string setup. The video description provides multiple links to the artist's Patreon, website, merchandise, and music platforms, encouraging viewer support and engagement. The tuning used is BBE♭F♯ at 432 Hz.
This YouTube video offers a two-finger banjo lesson for the folk song "Shortnin' Bread." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, uses an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo and discusses its tuning. The description also provides historical context for the song, mentioning its publication in 1900 and potential origins in a pre-existing black folk song. The video promotes various platforms for exclusive content, music, and community engagement, including a website, Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes, as well as donation links.
This YouTube video features a musical performance of the song "Midnight Special." The description indicates the song was learned from a Lead Belly recording and performed by Aaron Stephens on a 1920s Cincinnatus guitar, with Clifton Hicks playing an 1888 Thompson & Odell "Luscomb" banjo. The song's lyrics, detailing prison life and a plea for release, are also provided. The video includes links to the performers' Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merchandise, and streaming platforms.
This video features Clifton Hicks performing the traditional folk song "Brother Green" (also known as "The Dying Soldier"). Hicks learned the song from a 1920s recording by Rev. Buell Kazee. He plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned to a specific key and uses La Bella nylon strings and a Joel Hooks bridge. The lyrics describe a dying soldier who wishes to be laid to rest and for his wife and children to be informed of his impending death and his belief in salvation.
This video features a performance of the folk song "Cotton Eyed Joe" by Clifton Hicks. The description provides historical context for the song, noting its origins among enslaved Americans in the 1850s and its first printed appearance in 1882. Hicks explains his original banjo arrangement was learned from Jerron Paxton and is played on an 1890s S. S. Stewart "Thoroughbred" banjo. Links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, Spotify, and YouTube channel are included.
This YouTube video provides a two-finger banjo lesson for the song "I Don't Love Nobody." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, details the tuning (gDGBD relative, fCFAC actual) and traces the song's history back to an 1896 printing, noting its connection to Woody Guthrie's "I Ain't Got Nobody." The description also references Elizabeth Cotten and Grandpa Jones as other artists who performed this piece, and thanks Jerron Paxton and Evan Collins for their historical and technical insights. Various links are provided for supporting the banjo heritage project, including Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and music streaming platforms.
This video features Clifton Hicks playing an old minstrel-style banjo, performing the tune "Old Coon Dog." He details the history of the song, noting he learned it from a 1930s recording by J.M. Mullins made by Lomax. His instrument is a 1990s Bob Flesher banjo, designed in the style of an 1840s William Boucher model. The description also includes links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for those interested in supporting his work.
This video features a fretless clawhammer banjo performance of the traditional tune 'Cluck Old Hen' by Clifton Hicks. The description details the song's historical significance in Knott County and mountain regions, its use as a dance tune, and mentions notable banjo players like Banjo Bill Cornett and Granville Bowling. It also touches on the historical context of church prohibitions against frolics and dancing in Harlan County, highlighting the enduring popularity of banjo music and dancing among younger generations.
This video features a traditional banjo medley, showcasing various playing styles including Overhand, Stroke, Clawhammer, Thumb-Lead, and Up-Picking. The description provides links to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, offering avenues for fans to support their music and access their discography. The content is purely focused on banjo music performance and artist promotion.
This video showcases a handmade, fretless tack head banjo created by Clifton Hicks. The description details the history and variations of the tune "Reuben," also known as "Old Reubin" or "Eight Hundred Miles." It highlights the banjo's tuning (f# - DF#AD), its association with Appalachian music, and includes the lyrics to the song. The description also provides links to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, indicating this is a performance or demonstration of his musical craft.
This video features Clifton Hicks performing "Country Blues / Hustling Gamblers / False Hearted Lovers" in 432 Hz tuning. The content is focused on traditional folk and blues music, with links provided to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes for further engagement and support. Donation links via Venmo and PayPal are also included. The video also includes hashtags related to banjo and old-time music history.
This video is a musical performance titled "Bound to Ride," featuring an up-picking, square dance shuffle style. The description provides links to the artist Clifton Hicks' platforms including Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, indicating this is likely a music promotion for the artist and their work.
