Videos tagged with Dan Emmett

This video showcases a performance of "Boatman's Dance" on an 1867 Dobson banjo. The performer, Clifton Hicks, highlights the instrument's custom nature and tuning. The description provides extensive links to the creator's online presence, including Patreon, Banjo Heritage resources, merchandise, music streaming platforms, and donation links. The video appears to be focused on traditional music and banjo performance.

This video features Clifton Hicks playing "Old Tar River" on a custom 1867 Henry C. Dobson minstrel banjo. The description details the song's history, its attribution to Joel Walker Sweeney, and its early performances by Frank Brower and Dan Emmett. The video highlights the banjo's unique tuning (dGDF♯A) and the use of a Latin Percussion foot tambourine. It also provides various links for supporting the creator's work, including Patreon, Bandcamp, and merchandise.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing 'Boatman's Dance' on a gourd banjo, demonstrating advanced clawhammer technique. The performance highlights the unique, earthy tone of the instrument and its traditional folk roots. Hicks showcases mastery of both vocal and instrumental aspects of this classic American folk song.