Clifton Hicks "Country Blues" (Hustling Gamblers, False Hearted Lovers Blues) Dock Boggs

This video features a performance of the 1929 song "Old Rub Alcohol Blues" by Dock Boggs, played on an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo. The musician, Clifton Hicks, learned the song from the original recording and notes its similarity to works by John Lee Hooker and Blind Lemon Jefferson. The description also highlights various ways to support the artist and access his music and learning materials, including Patreon, his website, and streaming platforms.

This video features Clifton Hicks playing "Sammie, Where Have You Been So Long," a song learned from a 1927 Dock Boggs recording. Hicks highlights Boggs' transition from a juke joint style to his characteristic three-finger picking. The performance utilizes an 1888 Luscomb banjo tuned in 'Hook and Line' tuning. The description also provides extensive links to Hicks' Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, and social media, alongside a comprehensive list of related musical artists and genres, emphasizing banjo heritage and old-time music.

This YouTube video features Clifton Hicks performing "Drunkard's Lone Child" (also known as "Poor Orphan Child") by Dock Boggs. The description highlights a banjo heritage connection through Patreon, and provides links to the artist's Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, and PayPal for purchasing music or supporting the artist. The primary focus is on the musical performance and the artist's connection to banjo music.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing "Country Blues / Hustling Gamblers / False Hearted Lovers" in 432 Hz tuning. The content is focused on traditional folk and blues music, with links provided to the artist's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes for further engagement and support. Donation links via Venmo and PayPal are also included. The video also includes hashtags related to banjo and old-time music history.

This video features Clifton Hicks performing "My Old Horse Died," a song with roots in a historical insurance advertisement and folk traditions. The description highlights its connection to Dock Boggs and the popular tune "Chicken Reel." While the title and description are rich in cultural and historical context, they contain no direct references to firearms, ammunition, manufacturers, or related topics. Therefore, the content is entirely non-firearms related.

This YouTube video features a banjo lesson for the song "Bright Sunny South," learned from a 1960s recording by Dock Boggs. The instructor, Clifton Hicks, mentions that noteworthy versions have also been recorded by Merle & Doc Watson, and Alison Krauss & Dan Tyminski. He specifies the tuning and instrument used: an 1888 Thompson & Odell "The Luscomb" banjo tuned fCFA♯C ~ gDGCD. The video also includes lyrics to the song, which speaks of a young man going to war. Links are provided for the TAB, Patreon, BanjoHeritage.com, and various social media and purchase platforms.

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.