Clinch Mountain Echo

CMB Birthdays this month:

04 Jan 1930 - Ralph Mayo. Born 'Ralph Eugene Mayo' in Surgeonsville, Tennessee.

06 Jan 1934 - Al Elliott. Born 'Albert Omer Elliott' in Stonega, Virginia.

10 Jan 1923 - Curly Ray Cline. Born in Baisden, Mingo, West Virginia.

16 Jan 1931 - John Shuffler. Valdese, North Carolina.

24 Jan 1947 - Joe Isaacs. Born in Big Hill, Kentucky.


In Memoriam:

04 Jan 2008 - Vernon Derrick. Marshall, Alabama.

23 Jan 2005 - Art Stamper. Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.


For the Official Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys site, visit:

Ralph II ralph2.com


Spotlight on:-

Rollin On Rubber Wheels
(Stanley Family Records SFR-008)


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Pic. of the Day

Photo: circa 1972-1973. Photo by Carl Fleischhauer.


Rollin' On Rubber Wheels

New Ralph II album!


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.


...The Clinch Mountain Time Machine...


On this day...

Ralph Stanley
08 Jan 1972 - Lancaster, PA (54 years ago)

Ralph was advertised as appearing at the 'Shindig In The Barn', at the Guernsey Barn, 5 miles East of Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Also on the bill were Cliff Waldron & The New Shades Of Grass and the Burkhart Family. Tickets cost $2.00.

08 Jan 1977 - Lancaster, PA (49 years ago)

Ralph was billed as appearing at the Shindig In The Barn, Lancaster, Philadelphia. Other acts included: Buck White, and Cousin Harry.

The show ran from 8-11:30pm, with a live FM radio broadcast 8-9pm over WGCB.

08 - 09 Jan 1982 - Alexandria, VA (44 years ago)

Ralph appeared at the Birchmere, in Alexandria, Virginia. Other acts included: Dry Branch Fire Squad

08 Jan 1988 - Flat Rock, MI (38 years ago)

A neat video from the 'Huron Valley Eagles Club', featuring two sets by Ralph can be found on youtube.

06 - 10 Jan 1991 - Cozumel, Mexico (35 years ago)

Ralph was listed as appearing on the 'Bluegrass Cruise' sailing from St. Petersburg, Florida. Other acts included; Bluegrass Parlor Band, Charlie Sizemore, Bill Grant, and Delia Bell.

08 Jan 1994 - Milton, WV (32 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Mountaineer Opry House, Milton, West Virginia. Sharing the billing were the Goins Bros.

08 Jan 1999 - Shepherdsville, KY (27 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Shepherdsville Music Place, Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Also on the bill were Beargrass Creek Boys. Tickets cost $10 (children $2).

08 Jan 2000 - Clay City, KY (26 years ago)

Ralph had a show at Bluegrass Music Hall, Meadowgreen Park, Clay City, Kentucky. Also on the bill were The Case Bros. Tickets cost $8.

08 Jan 2005 - Clay City, KY (21 years ago)

Ralph had a show at Meadowgreen Park Bluegrass Music Hall, Clay City, Kentucky. They played two shows at 3 and 8pm. Also on the bill were Higher Vision. Tickets cost $20.

08 Jan 2006 - Abingdon, VA (20 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Barter Theater, Abingdon, Virginia.



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CMB Birthdays this month:

04 Jan 1930 - Ralph Mayo. Born 'Ralph Eugene Mayo' in Surgeonsville, Tennessee.

06 Jan 1934 - Al Elliott. Born 'Albert Omer Elliott' in Stonega, Virginia.

10 Jan 1923 - Curly Ray Cline. Born in Baisden, Mingo, West Virginia.

16 Jan 1931 - John Shuffler. Valdese, North Carolina.

24 Jan 1947 - Joe Isaacs. Born in Big Hill, Kentucky.


In Memoriam:

04 Jan 2008 - Vernon Derrick. Marshall, Alabama.

23 Jan 2005 - Art Stamper. Louisville, Jefferson County, Kentucky.


For the Official Ralph Stanley II and the Clinch Mountain Boys site, visit:

Ralph II ralph2.com



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