This video features Clifton Hicks playing "Shortening Bread" on an 1888 Luscomb banjo, tuned to fCFAC. The description strongly emphasizes Clifton Hicks' various platforms for banjo-related content, including Patreon for exclusive tablatures and photos, Banjo Heritage for online courses and merchandise, Bandcamp and Spotify for music streaming, and PayPal for donations. It also highlights a YouTube channel membership option.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks and Aaron Stephens performing the song "Midnight Special." The description highlights that they learned the song from a Huddie William "Lead Belly" Ledbetter recording. Aaron Stephens plays a 1920s Cincinnatus guitar, while Clifton Hicks plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "Luscomb" banjo. The video description also promotes Patreon content, online courses, merchandise, and music streaming services.
This video explores the Luscomb Banjo, a historical instrument designed by John F. Luscomb and manufactured by Thompson & Odell of Boston. The description details the unique construction of the banjo's rim, featuring three layers of metal and wood. It also provides historical context about Thompson & Odell, their business operations in Boston, and their eventual acquisition by Vega. The content highlights the banjo's heritage and its connection to notable figures in banjo music.
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