This show by Ralph took place at the Epworth Jubilee Center in Knoxville, Tennessee.

At this session at Lemco studios in Lexington, Ky. Ralph cut the 'quickie' LP The Stanley Sound Around The World (King Bluegrass KB 522) 1973. Two 45s were also released from the session:-

• Poison Love / Bill Cheatum (King Bluegrass 730412) 1973
• Loving You Too Well / Gonna Paint The Town (King Bluegrass 730846) 1973

Ralph was billed as appearing at the Partners II restaurant at Centreville, Virginia. Also on the bill were the Hobbs Sisters & Bob Goff Jr.

Ralph had a two-night booking at Daugherty Hall, Main Street, Newark, Delaware. The event was organised by the Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music. Tickets cost $6 (members & students $5).

Ralph had a show at Mandeville Auditorium, University of California San Diego, in the La Jolla neighbourhood in San Diego, California. Tickets cost $14 (seniors $12, students $10).

Ralph had a show at the Neighborhood Church, Pasadena, California.

Ralph had a show at the Elks Lodge, Chico, California. Also on the bill were The Red Dirt Bullies. The concert helped raise funds for community radio station KZFR. Advance tickets cost $10 (seniors and children $7) with prices $2 higher on the door.

Ralph had a show at WOW Hall, Eugene, Oregon. The band were scheduled to perform at 7 and 9:30pm. Also on the bill was Peter Wilde. Tickets cost $14.50 in advance, or $16.50 on the door.

Ralph had a show at B.B. King Blues Club & Grill, New York. Also on the bill were Herb & Hanson. Tickets cost $35.

The "85th Birthday Dinner and Fundraiser" took place at Heartwood, Abingdon, Virginia. Tickets cost $100 per plate and included a buffet-style dinner.

The show raised funds for the Ralph Stanley Museum and included special presentations and musical performances by a host of artists including Jim Lauderdale, and Tommy Brown.