This video showcases a performance of "Boatman's Dance" on an 1867 Dobson banjo. The performer, Clifton Hicks, highlights the instrument's custom nature and tuning. The description provides extensive links to the creator's online presence, including Patreon, Banjo Heritage resources, merchandise, music streaming platforms, and donation links. The video appears to be focused on traditional music and banjo performance.
This video features Clifton Hicks playing "Old Tar River" on a custom 1867 Henry C. Dobson minstrel banjo. The description details the song's history, its attribution to Joel Walker Sweeney, and its early performances by Frank Brower and Dan Emmett. The video highlights the banjo's unique tuning (dGDF♯A) and the use of a Latin Percussion foot tambourine. It also provides various links for supporting the creator's work, including Patreon, Bandcamp, and merchandise.
This video features Clifton Hicks performing "Boatman's Dance" on a 2021 Jeff Menzies gourd banjo, tuned to c♯G♯C♯FG♯ ~ gDGBD. Hicks states his rendition of the song is learned from a recording of fiddler Melvin Wine and that his lyrics are based on Dan Emmett's 1843 "De Boatmen's Dance." The description provides numerous links for supporting the artist's work, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and Spotify.
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