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:-

The Lost Fiddler
(County CO-779)


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Pic. of the Day

Photo from the same photo session as used on the 'Folk Concert' & 'Country Folk Music Spotlight' LP's. L-R: Ralph Stanley, Carter Stanley.


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...

Stanley Brothers
28 - 29 Jan 1963 - Tenth recording session for King (63 years ago)

At this session the Stanley's recorded the fake live LP Folk Concert - From The Heart Of America (King KLP-834) Mar 1963. Eight of the tracks were also subsequently released on 45:-

  • Six Months Ain't Long / Old And In The Way (King 5732) Mar 1963
  • He Went To Sleep And The Hogs Ate Him / Lips That Lie (King 5763) Aug 1963
  • Little Birdie / Whiskey (King 6079) Feb 1967
  • I Don't Want Your Rambling Letters / Hills Of Roan County (King 6089) Apr 1967
Ralph Stanley
28 - 29 Jan 1984 - Chicago, IL (42 years ago)

Ralph appeared on the Saturday afternoon (28 Jan) and Sunday evening (29 Jan) at the "24th Annual University of Chicago Folk Festival", Mandel Hall, University Of Chicago. The festival was organised by the Chicago Folklore Society. The band may also have taken part in afternoon workshops at the Ida Noyes Hall.

The festival itself ran from 27-29 January and included: Christian Tabernacle Concert Choir, John McGreevy - Joe Shannon & Liz Carrbll, Cathy Fink, Lotus Dickey - Dillon Bustin & Linda Emery, Eritage, Jesse Mae Hemphill, Sabia, Mama Yancey & Erwin Helfer, Robin Kessinger, Louis Kellen, Bud Hunt, Friends of Gamelan,

28 Jan 1989 - Galax, VA (37 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Fairview Ruritan Building, south of Galax, Virginia. Tickets cost $6.

28 Jan 1990 - Ruckersville / Charlottesville, VA (36 years ago)

Ralph had a Sunday show (6-8pm) at Spotswood Lounge in Ruckersville / Charlottesvillle, Virginia.

28 Jan 1994 - Malibu, CA (32 years ago)

Ralph was listed as appearing as part of the 'Masters of the Banjo' West Coast tour at: Smothers Theatre, Pepperdine University, Malibu, California. The event included a Children's show at 10:30 am and and evening concert at 8pm.

28 Jan 1995 - Galax, VA (31 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Fairview Ruritan Building, south of Galax, Virginia. Also on the bill were Larry Sigmon & Barbara Poole. Tickets cost $8.

28 - 29 Jan 2000 - Covington, KY (26 years ago)

Ralph was billed as appearing over two nights at the Hayes Bros. Music Center in Covington, Kentucky. The shows took place as part of the music store's 'Winter Concert Series' in a 200-250 seat 'Rymanesque' theater. Tickets cost $22 on the door.



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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


Spotlight on:-

Vintage Bluegrass
(Old Homestead OHS-80093)


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Hills Of Home Festival
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Rebel Records
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