"Hard Times on Beaver Dam Road" by Frank Proffitt (2-finger banjo)
This YouTube video features a performance of the song "Hard Times on Beaver Dam Road" by Frank Proffitt, played on a 2-finger banjo by Clifton Hicks. The description provides lyrics and context about the song's origins, mentioning the influence of Watauga County banjo player Josh Hayes. It also includes historical information about Frank Proffitt, an Appalachian banjoist and craftsman, and the etymology of place names like "Beaver Dam." Links to the performer's Patreon, merch, PayPal, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes are also provided, along with relevant hashtags.






