This video features Matthew Govig playing the tune "Sally Ann" (also known as "Sail Away, Ladies") on a c. 1900 JB Schall "Waldo" banjo. The performance takes place at the Stonecipher House in Wartburg, Tennessee. The content focuses on traditional music played on an antique banjo.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks playing two traditional tunes, "Morphine Blues" and "Bonnie George Campbell," on a c. 1900 Lyon & Healy banjo. The banjo is tuned to ~ gDGBD. The video description includes various links for viewers to support the creator, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Banjo Heritage courses and merchandise, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, and YouTube channel memberships. The focus is on historical banjo performance and promoting the creator's various platforms and offerings.
This video features a detailed look at an August Pollman "Standard" Banjo from the late 1800s to early 1900s. The presenter discusses the instrument's history, mentioning August Pollman as an instrument dealer active in New York City and the manufacturing connection to John Buckbee's factory. The description also includes numerous links for supporting the creator on platforms like Patreon and SubscribeStar, as well as for accessing tablature, courses, merchandise, music streaming, and donations. Hashtags cover the creator's name, banjo heritage, banjo, bluegrass, and Americana music.
This YouTube video showcases an antique short-scale banjo manufactured by Fairbanks & Cole, dating back to the 1880s. The description highlights the historical partnership between instrument maker A.C. Fairbanks and banjoist W.A. Cole, detailing their respective contributions to the company and its eventual dissolution around 1890. The video also promotes various resources from the creator, Clifton Hicks, including an online banjo heritage course, Patreon and SubscribeStar pages for exclusive content, Bandcamp for music downloads, Banjo Heritage merchandise, Spotify and iTunes for music streaming, and options for PayPal and Venmo donations, as well as YouTube channel memberships. The primary focus is clearly on antique musical instruments, specifically banjos.
This video showcases a rare antique "Lady Stewart" women's banjo from the 1880s-1890s. The description details its construction, including a nine-inch German silver nickel-plated rim, wire edges, a 16-inch neck with an ebony face, raised frets, position marks, 20 nickel-plated brackets with "dress protector" nuts, ebony pegs, and a white tail-piece. The creator, Clifton Hicks, promotes his Banjo Heritage online course, Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp music, merch, and other social media platforms. The video is tagged with relevant banjo and bluegrass terms, along with the creator's name and hashtags.
This YouTube video features Blaine Chappell performing "Old Tar River" on an 1840s minstrel banjo crafted by William E. Boucher, Jr. The description provides extensive links to the artist's and related projects' online presence, including courses, fan support platforms like Patreon and SubscribeStar, music stores on Bandcamp and Spotify, and donation options via PayPal and Venmo. It also highlights Blaine's YouTube channel and a YouTube membership option. The video's focus is historical music performance on an antique instrument.
This video showcases a fine antique S.S. Stewart "Universal Favorite" banjo, model No. 3, manufactured circa 1896 in Philadelphia. The description provides historical context about S.S. Stewart banjos, noting their production period and the decline in quality after the owner's death in 1898. It also highlights that this specific banjo bears serial number 17243. The creator, Clifton Hicks, also promotes his Banjo Heritage online course, Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp music, Banjo Heritage merch, Spotify and iTunes music streaming, and donation links via PayPal and Venmo.
This video showcases the 1867 Minstrel Banjo by Henry C. Dobson. The description highlights the banjo's patent date and provides detailed instructions for its care and maintenance, emphasizing the importance of keeping the head tight, using thin strings and a small Spanish Cedar bridge, and careful screw tightening to protect the wooden rim. It also includes numerous links for supporting the creator's work through platforms like Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and more.
This video showcases Aaron Stephens demonstrating an original 1840s William Boucher minstrel banjo. He plays the tune "Old Uncle Ned" on this historical instrument. The content focuses on a specific antique musical instrument and its performance.
This video showcases a 1920s Supertone "Dixie Wonder" banjo, highlighting its historical significance and potential connection to musician Dock Boggs. The description emphasizes the value and dreams invested in such affordable instruments from that era. It also provides multiple links for supporting the creator, Clifton Hicks, through Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and merchandise.
This video showcases a rare, early 20th-century fretless tack-head banjo, described as an outstanding example of Southern folk art. The banjo features a heart pine neck, steam-bent white oak pot, hand-carved walnut tuners, and an original skin head with an iron hoop and nails. The description highlights tool marks and heavy use-wear, indicating frequent play, with deep grooves on the fretless fingerboard. The only known provenance is a note stating it was found in Virginia. The video also includes links to the creator's Bandcamp, merchandise store, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal.
This video showcases a beautiful and early circa 1880 fretless banjo, identified as a New York maker, possibly Buckbee or Cubley. The instrument features flush frets and a fancy inlaid tailpiece, highlighting its historical craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. The description also includes links to the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for those interested in supporting their work or exploring their music.
