Videos tagged with Woody Guthrie

This video features a performance of Woody Guthrie's song "Hard, Ain't it Hard" by Clifton Hicks, played on a 1940s Harmony PATRICIAN archtop guitar. The description provides extensive links for viewers to support the artist through Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, and YouTube memberships, as well as information about the Banjo Heritage online course and merchandise.

This video features Clifton Hicks discussing and playing a James Ashborn guitar made around 1860 for Pond, Firth & Co. He mentions the guitar's history of heavy use, and that the tuners and bridge are not original. He also notes that light steel strings were used, and he wishes nylon strings had been on it. The description provides extensive links to his Patreon, online courses, merchandise, and streaming platforms.

This video features a performance of the song "You Shall Be Free," originally recorded by Bill and Belle Reed in 1928 and later by notable musicians like Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie, and Lead Belly. The description highlights resources for learning banjo, including online courses, tablature, and merchandise, linking to various platforms like Patreon, Bandcamp, and Spotify. The focus is on traditional American folk music and the banjo instrument, with associated hashtags indicating genres like bluegrass and Americana.

This YouTube video is a banjo lesson focusing on the song "Washington Blues," also known as "White House Blues" and "Cannonball." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, explains that he learned the song from Woody Guthrie's "All You Fascists Bound to Lose" recording from 1944. The description delves into the song's historical origins, referencing the assassination of President William McKinley in 1901 and the subsequent demolition of the Temple of Music in Buffalo, New York. Hicks plays an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo, tuned to gDGBD and fCFAC.

This YouTube video provides a two-finger banjo lesson for the song "I Don't Love Nobody." The instructor, Clifton Hicks, details the tuning (gDGBD relative, fCFAC actual) and traces the song's history back to an 1896 printing, noting its connection to Woody Guthrie's "I Ain't Got Nobody." The description also references Elizabeth Cotten and Grandpa Jones as other artists who performed this piece, and thanks Jerron Paxton and Evan Collins for their historical and technical insights. Various links are provided for supporting the banjo heritage project, including Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and music streaming platforms.

This video features a musical performance of the song "I Don't Love Nobody," with the performer, Clifton Hicks, discussing its history and different versions, including those by Elizabeth Cotten, Woody Guthrie, and Grandpa Jones. The description highlights the evolution of the lyrics, noting the omission of racial elements in contemporary renditions. The performer shares his personal connection to Woody Guthrie's version and provides links to his music, merchandise, and payment platforms.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing Woody Guthrie's "Hard, Ain't It Hard" on a circa 1860 James Ashborn parlor guitar. The description highlights the historical nature of the instrument and its maker, and provides links to the artist's music and support platforms. While the video is music-focused, it mentions specific historical details about the guitar and its maker, which might be of interest to collectors or enthusiasts of antique instruments.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing Woody Guthrie's 'All You Fascists Bound to Lose' on an open-back banjo. The performance highlights traditional clawhammer and finger-picking techniques, showcasing Hicks's deep knowledge of American folk music history and his high authority in the genre. The song's lyrics touch upon historical labor and anti-fascist struggles.