Clifton Hicks - Two White Horses (John Lee Hooker)

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 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 appears to be a music performance or related content, as indicated by the title 'Copper WRECKS Smudge' and the extensive links to music platforms like Spotify, iTunes, and Bandcamp, as well as merchandise and fan support options. The artist, Clifton Hicks, is prominently featured, along with hashtags related to banjo music, old-time music, bluegrass, folk, country, blues, and roots music. There are no indications of firearms being discussed or shown in the provided title and description.

This YouTube video, titled 'Banjo Heritage 4', appears to be a music performance or promotional piece. The description heavily emphasizes links to the artist Clifton Hicks' various online platforms including their website, Patreon, SubscribeStar, Bandcamp, merchandise store, Spotify, iTunes, PayPal, Venmo, and YouTube channel memberships. The hashtags provided indicate the content is related to banjo music, specifically within genres like old-time music, bluegrass, folk, country, blues, roots music, Americana, and traditional music, with mentions of 'clawhammer banjo' and 'old time banjo'. There is no indication of firearms content within the provided title or description.

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 Clifton Hicks performing "Morphine Blues" on an old-time banjo, with a focus on clawhammer banjo technique. The video title and description highlight banjo-related content and promote Clifton Hicks's various platforms for music, lessons, and merchandise, including Patreon, Banjo Heritage, Bandcamp, Spotify, and iTunes. It also includes options for donations via PayPal and Venmo.

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.