Videos tagged with Open-back Banjo

This video features Clifton Hicks playing an open-back banjo in a wooded setting. The performance includes an instrumental introduction showcasing the clawhammer technique, followed by a narrative song about a character named Reuben. The song's lyrics tell a story involving drinking, pawning possessions, a woman's departure, and a train derailment.

This video features Clifton Hicks, an expert musician and historian in the folk genre, performing 'The Bravest Cowboy' on an open-back banjo. The performance highlights proficient clawhammer picking technique and delves into the historical context of the song, referencing Civil War-era events and locations like San Antonio and the Rio Grande.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing a traditional Appalachian folk song about the Swannanoa Tunnel. The performance highlights his proficiency in clawhammer banjo technique and his knowledge of folk music history. The song's narrative touches on themes of hardship and resilience, referencing historical figures and events.