Videos tagged with George Gibson

This video features a clawhammer banjo performance of the song "Trouble On My Mind." The description delves into the song's historical context, referencing its themes of oppression and the "whipping post," which are tied to both African American and working-class white experiences in the Antebellum South. It also lists several artists and recordings that feature variations of the song, providing a rich backdrop for the musical piece. The description concludes with links to the artist's various social media and monetization platforms.

This YouTube video is a clawhammer banjo lesson titled 'Cackling Hen'. The instructor, Clifton Hicks, shares a traditional dance tune learned from George Gibson of Knott County, Kentucky. He details the gCGCE relative tuning, also known as 'No-Finger C', and mentions his 1888 Luscomb banjo. The description also references the 'double shuffle' technique from east Kentucky, associated with Rufus Crisp, and provides various links for supporting his work, including Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and music streaming platforms. The tune itself is also known by alternative names like 'Hen Cackle' and 'Old Hen Cackled'.

This video explores the unique octagonal "mountain" banjo developed in eastern Kentucky around 1900. Historian George Gibson discusses these instruments, viewing them as robust interpretations of earlier gourd banjos. Links are provided for George Gibson's banjo history, the artist Clifton Hicks' Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal.

This YouTube video provides a beginner's guide to the "up-picking" or "Seeger style" of traditional banjo playing. The instructor, Clifton Hicks, introduces the technique, referencing influential banjoists like Pete Seeger, George Gibson, Matt Kinman, Creed Birchfield, and Elizabeth Cotten. The description highlights the historical significance of this often overlooked playing style. The video aims to educate viewers on this specific banjo technique.

This video features a performance of the traditional folk song "Wild Bill Jones" played on a 1923 Gibson guitar banjo. The performer, Clifton Hicks, details the specific tuning (DADGAD with a capo at the second fret and a drone string) and the history of the instrument, referencing his own experiences and the song's origins in Appalachian folk music. The description also includes lyrics and links to the artist's music platforms and social media. While the song has violent themes, the video itself is a musical performance and historical discussion, not a firearm demonstration.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "Lonesome Road Blues" (also known as "Going Down This Road Feeling Bad"). He learned the song from George Gibson of Knott County, Kentucky. The performance is on a 1910 Weymann "Keystone State" banjo, tuned to fCFAC. The description includes links to his Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, along with several relevant hashtags.

Clifton Hicks showcases eight traditional banjo songs, demonstrating mastery of various tunings like G, sawmill (gDGCD), double C (gCGCD), and regional F-tuning. He highlights specific techniques for each piece, including finger-picking, clawhammer/fingerstyle hybrid, and mimicking sounds like steam locomotives. The performance emphasizes the rich heritage of Appalachian and old-time music.