Clifton Hicks - Shortnin Bread - Fretless Gourd Banjo

This video appears to be a behind-the-scenes look at a project or performance related to 'Old Leatherstocking' and Clifton Hicks. The description heavily promotes Clifton Hicks' music, merchandise, and various platforms like Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes, all focused on banjo music, old-time music, bluegrass, folk, country, blues, roots music, and Americana. There is no mention of firearms, ammunition, manufacturers, or related topics.

This video showcases an early American gourd banjo handmade by the creator. It features performances of traditional tunes like 'Johnson Boys' and 'Hook and Line,' learned from notable old-time musicians. The description provides links to the creator's Patreon, Bandcamp, Spotify, iTunes, Venmo, PayPal, and merch site, highlighting their involvement in preserving banjo heritage and traditional Appalachian music. The content focuses on historical musical instruments and performance.

This YouTube video focuses on the song "You Shall Be Free," specifically addressing a controversy surrounding its lyrics and the historical context of its recordings. The creator clarifies a misinterpretation of lyrics by "dusttodigital" and the "New York Times," asserting that the original lyrics from the 1928 Bill & Belle Reed recording do not reference lynching but rather traditional maize agriculture. The video highlights the original recording and mentions a later version by Sonny Terry, Woody Guthrie, and Lead Belly. It also promotes the creator's Patreon, merchandise, and other social media platforms.

This video explores an unconventional approach to building a gourd banjo by using cobbler's pegs, specifically lemonwood, as an alternative to hardwood tacks or upholstery nails. The creator highlights this choice as a more historically informed and aesthetically pleasing option. The description also provides guidance on using shellac to seal the gourd, recommending a two-coat application with light sanding in between. Additional links are provided for Patreon, Bandcamp, merchandise, Spotify, iTunes, SubscribeStar, and PayPal.

This YouTube video features a demonstration of the fretless tack head banjo, titled 'Cackling Hen,' handmade by Clifton Hicks. The description includes a personal anecdote from George Gibson about learning the tune from his father and his unique approach to playing banjo by hearing words rather than notes. It highlights various banjo playing styles, including overhand, clawhammer, and two-finger techniques, and delves into the history and cultural influences of traditional Appalachian mountain music, including minstrel show techniques, Afro-Caribbean, West African, and various North American music traditions. The description also lists a wide range of influential old-time banjo players and musicians.

This video showcases the Oettinger patented adjustable tailpiece for banjos, with Clifton Hicks demonstrating its features and benefits. The description highlights various ways to support Clifton Hicks, including Patreon, SubscribeStar, Banjo Heritage platforms, and direct donations via PayPal and Venmo. It also promotes his music streaming on Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes.

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.