I served in D Co 2-87 INF. Saw you speak in Iraq Vets Against the War. Picking up the banjo has helped to heal my soul a little.

You're one of my favorite banjo players who's alive.

@a.j.gugulski7354

6 жыл бұрын

It's true!

I’ve probably listened to this over 200 times

When I listen to your music.. ..put me back in time ..way back with Bonnie & clydd

This song was featured on KXCI 91.3 in Tucson

Beautiful rendition ...

Sounds great! That F on the 5th string is genius.

This song always reminds me of my childhood, full of plays and hope for the future

This is so good. Great singing and playing...thanks for putting this up!

@StewartRussell

9 жыл бұрын

Now that was well done!

I do declare, the almighty blessed you with talent for singing and the banjo! You're up there with the best of them!

Now that's how its done.

i just so enjoyed that ,.. you are so talented ,.. ,.. rich full sound ,.. pure and simple,...

So good, as always Clifton Hicks :)

Wow! That is great picking and singing. I enjoyed so much, Clifton! Keep singing and playing. You are so gifted! Bless you, Charlie

good job keep it up

Love this version! Nailed it.

always the best Clifton

thank you for sharing your talents and gifts with us ! really enjoyed your singing and performance!

power and beauty what else is needed!

Amazing!

love your music!

pretty sweet progression with the resonator on, but we can still hear you. nice job

Love this SO Much! Wonderful pace and vibe on this one!

i like this song

He's got the voice. That rare one.

Rite up there with Willy Watson!!!.......AWESOME!!!!!!

Wow! What do I call this style? The best of both worlds style?,

@CliftonHicksbanjo

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Keith. I call it upstroke or "up-picking." For years I played this piece in a more relaxed two-finger picking style until Martha Spencer of White Top, VA told me once that she preferred my up-picking.

@hikrose

6 жыл бұрын

Clifton Hicks Do you consider it the same as Pete Seeger style?

@CliftonHicksbanjo

6 жыл бұрын

I think it is very similar--same basic concept. Although I have never read Seeger's 1950s banjo tutor people often use the terms "up-picking," "upstroke" and "Seeger style" interchangeably. I prefer "up-picking" or "upstroke" as these terms are more descriptive and, as much as we all admire Pete, he did not invent the style.

Jake Sebok, how does this version of Buffalo Skinners strike you? Besides being completely awesome?

OHH You wrote it write there up top. Well, now I don't have to spend hours trying to tune by ear to the computer YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYYA

Where did you find these lyrics? I've never heard some of these verses, nice up-pickin'!

@CliftonHicksbanjo

9 жыл бұрын

Got most of these lyrics from Roscoe Holcomb; the verse about the ambush is just something I made up.

is that a gold tone banjo?

@CliftonHicksbanjo

9 жыл бұрын

It's a 1980s "Goya" that originally belonged to Mr. Creed Birchfield of the Roan Mountain Hilltoppers. I think they were made either in Europe somewhere or in Japan. It's a surprisingly good banjo considering it's not American.

Man I'd love to see you and Cailen Campbell do a set!

Pretty.... and the song's alright too! What the heck is the tuning here??

@CliftonHicksbanjo

6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words, Boogie. Banjo is tuned to fDGCD, relative.

I read Guth and Woody's last name is Guthrie.

@ezekielsmukler2903

6 жыл бұрын

I am glad you fixed it.

I always have a negative disposition when I see clawhammer, but you absolutely killed it. And the high and lonesome voice is superb.

@CliftonHicksbanjo

8 жыл бұрын

+Henri Frelin Thanks. I don't play "clawhammer" I just play the banjo.

@Nick-ku2oe

8 жыл бұрын

Why?

@tannerroberts401

7 жыл бұрын

I think if you have to ask why.............