
Photo circa 1974. L-R: Curly Ray Cline, Ricky Lee.
Ralph Stanley II & the Clinch Mountain Boys - Rollin' On The Rubber Wheels
Ralph II has a fine new album available on Stanley Family Records.
Featuring a choice selection of songs, the album successfully combines the rich legacy of the "Stanley" sound with Ralph II's own contemporary country-influences.
Click here for a full review.
If you're in the US CD's can be ordered from Ralph II's webstore / ralph2.com. (Outside of the US if you're address shows as invalid, use the contact email on ralph2.com to sort mailing costs/payment)
Digital copies can be found on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon (US), Amazon (UK). There's also a playlist on youtube.
On this day... |
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| Ralph Stanley II |
| 19 Mar - 19 May 2005 - Warrenton, VA (21 years ago) 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 Stanley |
| 14 Apr 1972 - Nashville, TN (54 years ago) Ralph appeared at the Bluegrass Concert at Opryland as part of 12-15 Apr 1972 "International Country Music Fan Fair". The Bee (Danville Virginia - 12 Apr 1972) reported "On Friday there will be a Bluegrass Concert at Opryland, and that night a television featuring several major artists will either be taped or broadcast live from the auditorium". Other acts included: Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Jim & Jesse, James Monroe, Don Reno Bill Harrell & Tennessee Cutups, and Country Gentlemen. |
| 14 - 15 Apr 1973 - Runnellstown, MS (53 years ago) Ralph was billed as appearing on the Sat. & Sunday at the 'Mississippi Delta Bluegrass Festival', South Mississippi Music Hall, Runnellstown, Mississippi. The festival which was 'presented by' Bill Monroe ran from the 13-15 Apr and other acts included: Sullivan Family, James Monroe, Meyers Brothers, Bill Monroe, and Jim & Jesse. |
| 14 Apr 1978 - Evanston, IL (48 years ago) Ralph had a show at the Old Town School of Folk Music, 927 Noyes Ave, Evanston, Illinois. They were scheduled to perform two sets at 8 & 10pm. Tickets cost $4. |
| 13 - 15 Apr 1979 - Reidsville, NC (47 years ago) Ralph was billed as appearing at some point at the 'New Grass Festival' in the Blue Grass Park, Camp Springs, Reidsville, North Carolina. The band had another booking on Saturday (14 April), so presumably didn't appear at Camp Springs on all three days. Other acts included: Don Reno, Country Gentlemen |
| 14 Apr 1979 - Screvan, GA (47 years ago) Ralph appeared at the '1st Annual South Georgia Bluegrass Festival' on Saturday (14 Apr) in the Country Music Park, Screvan, Georgia. The festival itself ran from 13-15th April and other acts included: Wendy Holcombe, East Coast Boys, Mayor & Buford, Hubert Cox, Josh Graves, American Bluegrass Express, Chubby Anthony & Big Timber, and others. |
| 21 Feb - 21 May 1985 - Nashville, TN (41 years ago) Ralph played a show at the Station Inn, Nashville, Tennessee. |
| 14 Apr 1989 - Poultney, VT (37 years ago) Ralph had a concert at Green Mountain College, Poultney, Vermont. The show was organised by the Crossroads Arts Council & sponsored by Pico Ski Area. Tickets cost $10 (students & senior citizens $8, children $5). |
| 14 Apr 1990 - Tecumseh, MI (36 years ago) Ralph appeared at the 'Bluegrass & Gospel Music Show' in the Tecumseh Civic Auditorium, Tecumseh, Michigan. The show was co-presented by WQTE 95.3 FM Modern Country, and also included: Raymond Fairchild, Robert White & the Candy Mountain Express, and Dana Cupp & the Detroit Bluegrass Band. |
| 14 Apr 1993 - Owensboro, KY (33 years ago) Ralph recorded a TV show for Ronnie Reno & the Reno Brothers at the Riverfront Center, Owensboro, Kentucky. The show included the CMB's performing Mountain Folks, Water Lilly, and a duet of Ralph & Ronnie Reno on Little Maggie. The jam session portion of the show with Don Wayne & Dale Reno included Junior Blankenship, and the finale, Rank Strangers, featured the Reno Bros. and the CMB's. |
| 14 Apr 1995 - St. George, UT (31 years ago) Ralph appeared at the Pioneer Opera House, St. George, Utah. Also on the bill were Fault Line. The show was part of a Special Art Festival and tickets cost $10. |
| 14 Apr 2000 - Mamaronek, NY (26 years ago) Ralph had a show at the Emelin Theatre, Mamaronek, New York. Tickets cost $24 in advance ($15 for members) or $28 on the door. |
| 14 Apr 2004 - Tempe, AZ (22 years ago) Ralph had a show at the Marquee Theatre, Tempe, Arizona. Also on the bill were Busted Hearts. Tickets cost $14.75. |
| 14 Apr 2005 - Burlington, VT (21 years ago) Ralph had a show at Flynn Performing Arts Theater, Burlington, Vermont. Other acts included: Tony Rice and Peter Rowan. Tickets cost $31.75 - $40. |
| 14 Apr 2006 - New York, NY (20 years ago) Ralph had a show at the Town Hall Theater, New York, New York. Also on the bill was King Wilkie. Tickets cost $32.50 - $37.50. |
| 14 Apr 2007 - Danville, VA (19 years ago) Ralph had a booking at the George Washington High School, Danville, Virginia. The band were scheduled to play two shows at 1 and 8pm. The concert was sponsored by Danvile Shrine Club and 98.1 FM, and raised funds for the Shriners' Hospital for Children. Also on the bill were: Gene Watson, JD Higgins & the County Express, and Billy C. Smith. Tickets cost $20 in advance, or $25 on the door. |
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