Videos tagged with Roscoe Holcomb

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing a 6-string banjo rendition of the American Primitive Guitar piece "Wild Bill Jones," originally by Roscoe Holcomb. Hicks utilizes a 1960s Harmony guitar tuned to DADGAD for his performance. The description provides multiple links for supporting the artist, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merchandise, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, Venmo, and YouTube channel memberships. The video is tagged extensively with genres and related musical terms, highlighting "oldtimemusic," "folkmusic," and "rootsmusic."

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks providing a clawhammer banjo lesson on the song "Little Gray Mule" (also known as "The Wild Boar"). Hicks learned the tune from a 1960s film of Roscoe Holcomb and plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned to gCGCD. The description includes links to the TAB on Patreon, Bandcamp, merch, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, and YouTube memberships.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing 'Little Gray Mule,' a tune he learned from Roscoe Holcomb. Hicks notes that the song is also known as 'The Wild Boar.' He plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell 'The Luscomb' banjo tuned to gCGCD. The description includes various links to Clifton Hicks' Bandcamp, merchandise store, Spotify, iTunes, SubscribeStar, Patreon, PayPal, and YouTube memberships.

This video features a performance of the traditional folk song "Swannanoa Tunnel," presented by Clifton Hicks on an 1890s Thompson & Odell "Luscomb" banjo. The description delves into the song's rich history, mentioning various artists and recordings like Retta Spradlin's "The Pea Fowl," Roscoe Holcomb's "Swanno Mountain," Merle Travis' "Nine Pound Hammer," Doc Watson's "Roll On Buddy," and Will "Shorty" Love's "Asheville Junction." The lyrics reference a "pistol firing" and "hammer falling," linking to themes of hardship and potential violence within the song's narrative. The video is filmed in Polk County, Tennessee.

This YouTube video offers a traditional banjo lesson focusing on the ballad "Naomi Wise," also known as "Omie Wise" or "Oma Wise." The lesson covers the specific "Omie Wise tuning" (gCGAD relative/eAEF# B actual) and demonstrates clawhammer style playing. The description provides historical context for the song's subject, Naomi Wise, and recommends other artists for variations of the ballad. It also includes links to the instructor's Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and social media platforms.

This video features Clifton Hicks demonstrating various old-time banjo playing techniques, including clawhammer, overhand, two-finger, and thumb-lead styles. The content delves into the history and anthropology of this musical tradition, referencing figures like Roscoe Holcomb and exploring roots in southern Appalachian mountain music, early minstrel shows, and Afro-Caribbean influences. It also touches upon related musical traditions like Cajun, zydeco, and indigenous North American music. The video offers a close-up view of the banjo and its playing styles, with links to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for further engagement and support.

This video offers a traditional banjo lesson focused on the song "Hills of Mexico," taught by Clifton Hicks. The lesson utilizes the fDGCD or gDGCD tuning and is inspired by a Roscoe Holcomb recording from the Library of Congress. The description provides links to the instructor's Patreon for tablature, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for further engagement and support.

This video demonstrates how to string and play a guitar in the style of old-time banjo playing, specifically referencing the techniques of Roscoe Holcomb. The tutorial covers two distinct tunings: DADGAD and GGDGBD, showcasing an 'O.G. east Kentucky-style' approach. The description also includes numerous links for supporting the artist, purchasing music, and merchandise, indicating a focus on music and cultural heritage preservation.

This video features Clifton Hicks playing the banjo tune "Little Gray Mule." Hicks learned the song from a film clip of Roscoe Holcomb, who mentioned it was formerly known as "The Wild Boar." The banjo used is an 1888 Luscomb model tuned to gCGCD. The description also provides links to Hicks' Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal.

This video features a performance of the song "Old Smokey" by Clifton Hicks, who learned the tune from Roscoe Holcomb. The description provides details about the banjo tuning (f♯DADAD) and the tuning frequency (A = 432 Hz). It also includes links to Clifton Hicks' Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for those interested in supporting his music. The video is tagged with terms related to banjo music, old-time music, and the artists involved.

This video features a performance of the folk song "All Across the Rocky Mountain" by Roscoe Holcomb, performed by Clifton Hicks. The description provides links to Clifton Hicks's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes, as well as Venmo and PayPal for support. The hashtags #banjo and #432hz indicate the musical focus.