Matthew Govig “Sally Ann” 18th-century gourd banjo

This video showcases the creation and performance of an 18th-century style gourd banjo built by Clifton Hicks. The luthier details his process, highlighting the use of natural materials like gourds and wooden pegs, with no metal components. He demonstrates the instrument by playing several traditional tunes and briefly discusses the historical context of early banjos, referencing John Rose's "The Old Plantation" painting as inspiration. The description also provides numerous links for viewers to support his work through Patreon, access tablature, join online courses, and purchase merchandise.

This video features Matthew Govig playing the tune "Sally Ann" (also known as "Sail Away, Ladies") on a c. 1900 JB Schall "Waldo" banjo. The performance takes place at the Stonecipher House in Wartburg, Tennessee. The content focuses on traditional music played on an antique banjo.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks playing the traditional song "Muddy Road" (also known as "Willie Moore," "County Jail," "Fall On My Knees," and "Lonesome Road") on a handmade gourd banjo. He learned the song from a 1960s recording by Claude Wolfenbarger. Hicks details his instrument's construction and the specific tuning used (dADF♯A ~ gDGBD). The video also includes multiple links for viewers to support his work through platforms like Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, and direct payment methods.

This YouTube video showcases an original arrangement of the song "Cacklin' Hen" performed on a 4-string early gourd banjo. The banjo itself is handmade by Clifton Hicks, who also built it. The video mentions the specific tuning of the instrument (gGCE, relative) and contrasts it with the common 5-string banjo tuning (gCGCE). Supporting links are provided for the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal, indicating a focus on promoting the musician's work and heritage.

This video explores the fascinating 18th-century Ducksfoot pistol, a rare firearm with four barrels, often employed for crowd control. Firearm and weapon expert Jonathan Ferguson provides an in-depth look at its design and historical application. The Royal Armouries, the United Kingdom's national collection of arms and armour, presents this segment, encouraging viewers to explore their online collections and support their mission to bring history to life.

This video is a banjo performance of a song titled 'Ballad of Kyle Rittenhouse' by Clifton Hicks. The description provides links to the artist's Patreon, merch store, PayPal, Venmo, Spotify, iTunes, Bandcamp, SubscribeStar, and YouTube channel memberships. It also includes a list of hashtags related to various music genres and the subject matter of the song. The song's title and hashtags directly reference Kyle Rittenhouse and related themes.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing 'Cold Blows the Wind' on a 5-string banjo using the clawhammer technique. The performance is set against a stark, black-and-white woodland backdrop, with the artist adopting a historical frontier persona. The song's narrative unfolds through somber vocals, detailing a lover's mourning at a grave and a spectral warning from the deceased.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing 'Ballad of Bloody Bill Anderson' on a banjo, detailing the historical figure's violent exploits. The performance highlights advanced clawhammer banjo techniques and deep knowledge of American folk music and Civil War lore. The song's narrative covers Anderson's arrival, a fierce battle, his death, and the grim aftermath, including the display of his head and pistols marked with his kills.

Clifton Hicks performs the traditional folk song 'Moonshiner' on a 5-string banjo using a clawhammer technique. The song details a life dedicated to moonshining, sustained by whiskey and beer over twenty-one years. The performance features an instrumental introduction before the vocal verses begin.