This video features James Hartel playing his new Hartel minstrel banjo, serial number 76. The description indicates this is the first time playing the instrument, suggesting an unboxing, initial impressions, or a basic demonstration of its sound. Given the title and description, the content likely focuses on the banjo itself and the experience of playing it.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "Rooster Crow Medley" by Uncle Dave Macon, which he identifies as a variation of the tune "Sally Goodin." He plays a fretless minstrel banjo tuned to eAEAB to emulate Macon's arrangement, noting that Macon likely used a gCGBD tuning for his recording. The description also provides links to a Patreon for tablature, a "Banjo Heritage" online course and forums, SubscribeStar, merchandise, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, and a YouTube channel membership. Hashtags include #cliftonhicks, #banjoheritage, #banjo, #bluegrass, #americana, and #432hz.
This video features Clifton Hicks playing the tune "Sundown" on a Terry Bell "Boucher" minstrel banjo. He notes that he learned the song from Art Rosenbaum shortly before his passing. The banjo used is an early 2000s model, tuned a few frets below gCGCD. The description also includes a Patreon link for Clifton Hicks.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing a solo rendition of the hymn "Nothing But the Blood of Jesus" on a replica 1840s-style fretless "minstrel" banjo. The performance is tuned to 432 Hz. The description provides historical context for the hymn, mentioning its composer Robert Lowry and its first public performance. It also details the specific banjo used and the tuning, offering tablature and other resources through Patreon and Banjo Heritage. The video's primary focus is musical performance with a historical and instrument-specific emphasis.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing the folk song "Tom Dooley" on a banjo. He specifies the instrument as an early 2000s minstrel banjo reproduction by Terry Bell, tuned to eBEG♯B. The description includes the lyrics to the song and provides multiple links to his Patreon, website, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and donation pages for his banjo heritage project. The video is presented in 432 Hz tuning.
This video features Clifton Hicks playing the song "Sundown" on a banjo. The instrument is a copy of an 1840s William Boucher "minstrel" banjo, tuned to dGDGA (A = 432 Hz). Hicks explains his original third verse and instrumental arrangement, and demonstrates a traditional picking style he calls "up stroke" or "up picking," also known as "Seeger style." He notes this style produces a trance-like sound suitable for dancers. The description also includes numerous links to his Patreon, website, merchandise, and music streaming platforms.
This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing the 1889 song "No More the Moon Shines on Lorena" by Louis Staab on a Terry Bell minstrel banjo. The description highlights the song's history, its occasional confusion with Henry Webster's "Lorena," and past recordings by the Smyth County Ramblers and the Carter Family. It also mentions Jerron Paxton's recent popularization of the tune among traditional banjoists. The performer details their specific banjo and tuning.
This video features Aaron Stephens performing "Oh! Susanna" on an original c. 1845 William Boucher minstrel banjo. The description provides links to educational resources, exclusive content on Patreon and SubscribeStar, music downloads on Bandcamp, merchandise, streaming platforms (Spotify and iTunes), and donation options via PayPal and Venmo. The hashtags indicate a connection to Clifton Hicks and the banjo community, with a focus on bluegrass.
This video features a banjo performance of "Rooster Crow Medley" by Uncle Dave Macon, featuring the tune "Sally Goodin." The performer, Clifton Hicks, discusses learning the tune from Hiram Stamper and being inspired by a performance by Cousin Ern. He details the instrument used, an early 2000s Terry Bell minstrel reproduction, and its tuning, referred to as "No Finger C." The description also includes numerous links to the performer's online presence, including courses, Patreon, merch, and music streaming platforms.
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 features a performance of the folk song "Boots and Leggings" (also known as "Old Man From Over The Sea" or Roud 362). The performer plays an authentic 1840s William E. Boucher Jr. minstrel banjo, an instrument with historical significance. The song's lineage is traced back to 1730 and its widespread presence in folk traditions. The description also includes links to the performer's various online platforms for music, merchandise, and community engagement.
This video features Wovoka Herrera playing "One Morning in May" on an original 1840s William E. Boucher minstrel banjo. The description includes links to support the creator's work through Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and direct payments, as well as promoting banjo-related merchandise and the creator's YouTube channel and Spotify/iTunes profiles. The hashtags #banjo and #bluegrass are also provided.
