Nick Shoulders - ‘Fort Smith’ - Luke Highnight & his Ozark Strutters (clawhammer banjo cover)
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Been a minute! I’m the type of country singer that tries to be doing country sh!t every minute I’m off the road (and subsequently off work) so social media and uploading in general have taken a backseat this year as I haunt the swimming holes instead of comment sections.
This tune is a special one for a variety of reasons, but I’d like to share a fun fact or two about “Fort Smith Breakdown”, the 1920’s stringband recording I’m covering in this video. This fiddle tune is often cited as one of a few that are truly unique to the US interior highlands, however, Luke Highnight was neither from the Ozarks, nor the fiddler on this recording. Apparently his name was misspelled on the original album release, and Luke HIGnight actually hailed from the foothills of the Ouachita (‘washitaw’) mountains of central Arkansas, and is in fact playing banjo and a harmonica simultaneously on the recording. As someone who also spent his formative childhood years in rural Ouachita country, I was stoked to learn this beloved example of Arkansas stringband music was in fact rooted in the same piney southern ridges as my musical lineage, and goes to show you the lens of history is often a warped one. Also worth noting Fort Smith is symbolically important as the end point of the trail of tears, and highlights the need to be honest about the legacy or civil war, removal and enslavement that define the southern experience. Though always warped, if your version of history only makes you feel good about yourself, there’s a pretty good chance that’s not history. Thanks for jamming and reading and we’ll see you out on the road this summer 💜🔥💜🔥💜
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I'm a simple man. I see Nick Shoulders holding a banjo, I click the video
What a touching connection and how telling is this anecdote about the lenses we chose to see our past through. Thank you for sharing.
When I’am feeling low I just listen to your songs. Thanks for sharing your talent.
One glance at this and I had to check myself for ticks…
Mighty glad to see you back on video, I miss your music, between you and shaky Graves that's the only thing I like to hear new anymore, keep the tunes coming may the Lord bless you and stay safe
Yeah baby!! Can’t wait to see you and sissy at the zoo in WA!!❤
You're making the world a better place Nick, thank you!
When you got two feet tappin while the banjos pickin you got somethin right
In love. In love. In love. What a beautiful thing to imagine stumbling upon while out walking. Thanks for the tunes and thanks for the reflection, Nick.
The Legend of Nicky Bobby. ❤❤❤❤
Nick, you make us wait 4 months and not a single whistle or yodel has happened!!! I hope this is a teaser for something more coming soon. Thanks for sharing. Even though this won’t be the ONE I write home about.
That’s beautiful bro... much love from canehill Arkansas.. holler if you ever want to come out here and shoot a vid..
Lovely vibe as always!
Amazing!
Amazing work!!
Can't wait to see you and Sierra Ferrel in Utah!
Much Love and many thanks❤️🙏 you’re a blessing-I have a 7 year old child to try my hardest to raise as a Love-based Living Individual 🫶
Love it 💛
Fort Smith approved! Would love to see ya at the Majestic in Fort Smith
Oh hey, a new jam for my commute!
hell yeaeh
Channeling Kermit pretty darn well, friend
love you Nick
You know...I've been searching tabs lately, banjo, guitar, music scores whatever...and was thinking...Mr. Shoulders should sell them on his site. This learning by ear shit it taking forever lol
Yeee haaaw! Rip it, Nick!! 🪕🎶♥
Can we get Nick Shoulders playing a cover of Rainbow Connection dress as Kermit the Frog on the banjo? I would die happy if he did.
Love me some Mullein. Sure is better than a corn cob… 😅
❤️🔥🌱❤️🔥🫡
Newton co. REPRESENT!
Louisville is already....ready for you to come back......jus sayin
New Neck Shoulders babe! Niceeee. That was a mullein plant at the begginning too! Medicinal for the lungs!
keepitcountry