Videos tagged with Clifton Hicks

This video showcases Clifton Hicks performing 'Poor Boy Long Way From Home' on a 5-string banjo. While the musical performance and its traditional Appalachian themes are central, a Harrington & Richardson (H&R) single-shot, break-action 12 Gauge shotgun with a wooden stock and shell holder is visible. The song's lyrics explore themes of hardship, isolation, and longing for home.

This video delves into the true story behind the folk song 'Stagger Lee,' identifying the historical figure as Lee Shelton, a St. Louis pimp from the late 1800s. It recounts the fatal altercation on Christmas Eve 1895, where Shelton shot Bill Lyons over a stolen Stetson hat. The narrative highlights Shelton's subsequent imprisonment and eventual death, and the song's enduring legacy in American music. Clifton Hicks, an authority in traditional American music and historical storytelling, performs a rendition of the ballad.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing 'Lonesome Road Blues' on a 5-string Vega banjo. The performance showcases advanced fingerpicking techniques characteristic of traditional American folk music. Hicks concludes by encouraging audience engagement to support old-timey banjo music.

This video documents the installation of a new marble headstone for Civil War veteran Samuel M. McInturff, featuring a ceremonial musket volley and the playing of Taps. The event highlights historical preservation and respectful remembrance. Instruction is provided by Clifton Hicks, recognized as a high-authority expert in historical firearms and Appalachian history.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing a folk song that retells the events of the Ruby Ridge incident. The song touches on the desire for freedom in Idaho, the sale of shotguns leading to federal investigation of Randy Weaver, and a plea for peace amidst the tragic standoff. Hicks' performance highlights his proficiency in banjo technique and his knowledge of historical firearms-related events.

This video demonstrates a manual technique for resawing hardwood using a hand saw. The process involves securing the wood in a vise, carefully sawing it to split its thickness, and then separating the two resulting thinner pieces. The craftsman, Clifton Hicks, showcases precision and focus throughout the task.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing the traditional folk song 'The Bravest Cowboy,' also known as 'Roving Cowboy.' The performance highlights his skilled clawhammer banjo technique on an open-back banjo. The lyrics delve into the historical context of a soldier's experience during the Civil War era, referencing specific events and the intensity of combat.

This video showcases Clifton Hicks performing the traditional Appalachian tune 'Cacklin' Hen' on a fretless banjo. The performance highlights advanced clawhammer technique and the unique sound of a fretless instrument in a rustic setting.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing his original song "Crying Shame" from 2005. The description provides extensive links to the artist's online presence, including Patreon for exclusive tablature and content, Banjo Heritage for courses and merchandise, Bandcamp and Spotify for streaming music, and PayPal for donations. The title suggests a personal reflection or a theme of longevity, but the content itself is music-focused, specifically a banjo performance.

This video features "Old Leatherstocking - Unquiet Grave" by Clifton Hicks, a banjo performance. The description provides extensive links to the artist's platforms including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merch store, PayPal, Venmo, Spotify, and iTunes, encouraging fan support and engagement with his music. The primary focus is clearly on the banjo music and the artist's presence within the music community.

This video from Clifton Hicks, a banjo musician, uses a metaphorical title to relate to the struggles of poor married men. The description heavily promotes his various platforms for music and content, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Banjo Heritage online courses and apparel, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, and PayPal donations. It also highlights YouTube channel memberships. The content appears to be music-focused with a thematic title, not directly related to firearms.

This YouTube video focuses on music, specifically banjo performance and related resources. The description provides extensive links for tablature, online courses, merchandise, music streaming (Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes), and donation options. It highlights a Patreon page and SubscribeStar for exclusive content and a Banjo Heritage YouTube membership. The title, 'The last time I seen you walking down the street,' suggests a song title or theme, further reinforcing the musical nature of the content.