Ralph II was due to lead the CMB's at a show at McCabe's Guitar Shop, but the event was cancelled due to concerns over the Iraq war.

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 played two nights at the Storefront Congregation, in Louisville, Kentucky.

Ralph was billed as appearing on the Saturday / Sunday (29/30th) at the '2nd Annual Bluegrass Festival' at Crossroads Country Music Park, King's Mountain, North Carolina.

The festival itself ran from the 28-30th and other acts included: The Lewis Family, Reno - Harrell, Marshall Family, Bluegrass Tarheels, Joe Stuart, Red Rector, Tommy Jackson, Bluegrass Generation, The Hoyles, Betty Fisher, and J.B. Prince.

Ralph recorded the LP Down Where The River Bends (Rebel SLP 1579) 1978 at Lemco Studios in Lexington, Ky.

Ralph was billed as appeating at 'Cincinnati's 1st Annual Spring Bluegrass Show' at the Taft Auditorium, Cincinnati, Ohio.

Two shows were peformed at 1pm & 7pm and other acts included: Doc & Merle Watson, Jimmy Martin, Country Gentlemen, JD Crowe, Larry Sparks, and Boys From Indiana.

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

Ralph had a booking at the Elementary School in Flat Gap, Kentucky. Also on the bill were the Goins Bros.

I'm not sure if the details are correct however, as another newspaper article mentions a show at Vest, Kentucky on this date.

Ralph had a booking listed at Beckham Combs Grade School, Vest, Knott County, Kentucky. Also on the bill were the Goins Bros.

I'm not sure the details are correct however, as the band had another show listed at Flat Gap, Kentucky, on the same date.

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.

The "Legends Of Bluegrass" was aired on a 1 hour broadcast of the Austin City Limits TV show featuring Bill Monroe, Jim & Jesse, Mac Wiseman, and Ralph Stanley. According to a newspaper preview in the "Austin American-Statesman" Ralph and the CMB's performed versions of Swingin' The Nine Pound Hammer, Sally Goodin, I'm Willing To Try and If I Lose/The Kitten And The Cat. The latter can be found on youtube.

In addition to the individual band segments, the artists did guest spots with Bill Monroe, and this part of the show can be be found in full on youtube.

Ralph had a Sunday show at Lone Star, Middletown, Ohio. Also on the bill were (Paul) Moon Mullins & the Traditional Grass. Two shows took place at 4pm and 6pm.

Ralph and Bill Monroe had a show at J.J. Kelly High School Auditorium, Wise, Virginia. The concert was organised by the Wise Kiwanis Club.

Ralph was listed as appearing (at some point between 29-30 Mar) at the '2nd Annual Bluegrass Gathering', at the Granit House & Country Club, Kerhonkson, New York.

The festival itself ran from 28-30 March and other acts included: Mac Wiseman, Blue Diamond Bluegrass, Gibson Bros., Hobbs Partners, James King, Warrior River Boys, Lost & Found, Five For The Gospel, and Goins Bros.

Ralph appeared on a segment of the Mountain Stage radio show produced by West Virginia Public Broadcasting / NPR. Other acts included: Robin & Linda Williams, Bill Kirchen, Cheri Knight, and Everett Lilly.

The show was first aired around 4 May 1998. I'm not sure I have the venue details correct!

Ralph had a show at Coleman Recreation Center, Anderson, South Carolina. Also appearing were Ronnie Slagle & the Principles. Tickets cost $10 in advance, or $12 on the door. (children $7).