At this session ten tracks were cut for the CD: Clinch Mountain Echoes (Copper Creek CCCD-0151) 1996.

Ralph II was due to lead the CMB's at a show at La Paloma Theatre, Encinitas, California, but the event was cancelled due to the Iraq war and "uncertainties in cities where they were scheduled to play".

Ralph II had a show (with the CMBs) at Fauquier High School, Warrenton, Virginia. Also on the bill was Cliff Waldron. The event was a fund-raiser for the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company. Tickets cost $15 in advance, or $20 on the door.

Ralph II (27 Mar) and Nathan Stanley with the CMB's (28 Mar) appeared at the "1st Annual Bristol Bluegrass Spring Fest", Holiday Inn, Bristol, Virginia.

The festival, which was co-promoted by Randall Hibbits, ran from 27-28 March and also included: Blue Highway, Larry Sparks, Lonesome River Band, Junior Sisk, and Marty Raybon.

Another show for Ralph at the Partners II Restaurant in Centreville, VA.

Ralph was billed as playing at Fauquier High School, Warrenton, Virginia. Also on the bill were: Osborne Bros., Country Gentlemen, and Reno-Harrell. The 'Special Bluegrass Show' was organised by the Marshall Ruritan Club/Big K Radio with two shows at 2-5pm and 7-10pm. Tickets for either show cost just $4 (advance) or $5 (at door).

Ralph played a show at the Station Inn, Nashville, Tennessee.

Ralph was listed as appearing at some point at the Withlacoochee Spring Bluegrass Jamboree in Dunnellon, Florida.

Other acts included: Johnson Mountain Boys, Lewis Family, Doyle Lawson, Boys From Indiana, Jimmy martin, Golden River Grass, Boyds Bros., Bluegrass Parlor Band, Southland Express, Big Timber, Red & Murphy, Beachville Bluegrass, Rivergrass Revue, and S.J. Hall.

Ralph was listed as appearing at the 'Bluegrass Special' in New Norton Fireman's Bingo Hall, Norton, Ohio.

Other acts included: Bluegrass Mountaineers, and Denny Jones - Paul Kovac & Clear Fork.

Ralph had a show at The Prism Coffeehouse, Charlottesville, Virginia. Tickets cost $15 in advance or $18 on the door.

Ralph had a show at the Carolina Theatre, Durham, North Carolina. Sharing the bill were Jim & Jesse, and LeRoy Troy. Tickets cost between $13 to $27.50, with the most expensive including a pre-show reception.

Ralph had a show at Kentucky Theatre, Lexington, Kentucky. Sharing billing was Del McCoury. Tickets cost $24.50.

Ralph had a show at the Birchmere, Alexandria, Virginia. Tickets cost $27.50.

The Ralph Stanley Museum & Traditional Music Center hosted Ralph Stanley's 82nd Birthday dinner & fundraiser at the Meadow View Conference Resort & Convention Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.

The evening featured performances by the ETSU Bluegrass Band, Tim White & the VW Boys, and Midnight Ramblers. A buffer dinner was served & tickets cost $100 per plate.