Clinch Mountain Echo

CMB Birthdays this month:

01 Nov 1933 - Art Stamper. Born 'Arthur Stugill Stamper' in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky.

03 Nov 1960 - James Alan Shelton. Born in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee.

07 Nov 1933 - Vernon Derrick. Grant, Marshall, Alabama.

08 Nov 1944 - Roy Lee Centers. Born in Jackson, Kentucky.

23 Nov 1960 - Charlie Sizemore. Born 'Charles Ethan Sizemore' in Puncheon Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky.


In Memoriam:

12 Nov 1988 - Bill Lowe. Marion, Smyth, Virginia.

19 Nov 2004 - Charlie Cline. Jasper, Walker County, Alabama.

19 Nov 1970 - Chick Stripling. Alexandria, Virginia.


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Ralph II ralph2.com


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Pic. of the Day

Photo: Stanley Brothers 1951. L-R: Bobby Osborne, Bobby Sumner, Charlie Cline, 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...

Ralph Stanley
29 Nov 1969 - Honaker, VA (56 years ago)

Ralph had a show in Honaker, Virginia.

27 - 29 Nov 1970 - Myrtle Beach, SC (55 years ago)

Ralph appeared at the 'South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival' at the Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Other acts included: Bill Monroe, Jim & Jesse, Lester Flatt, 'and literally hordes of others'.

29 - 30 Nov 1974 - Myrtle Beach, SC (51 years ago)

Ralph was billed as appearing on the Friday / Saturday (29/30 Nov) at the '5th Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival', at the Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, SC.

The festival itself started a noon on the Thursday and the other acts included:- Bill Monroe, Charlie Moore, Smoky Ridge Boys, Kenny Baker, Bluegrass Five, Jim & Jesse, Jimmy Martin, Lewis Family, Reno - Harrell, Mac Wiseman, Country Gentlemen, James Monroe, and Bluegrass Tarheels.

28 - 29 Nov 1975 - Myrtle Beach, SC (50 years ago)

Ralph was billed as appearing on the Friday / Saturday (28-29th Nov) at the '6th Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival' at the Conventon Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

The festival itself ran from 27-30th November over Thanksgiving Weekend, and other acts included: JD Crowe, Tall Timber Bluegrass, JB Prince, Red Rector, Joe Stuart, Lewis Family, Jim & Jesse, Reno-Harrell, Mac Wiseman, Country Gentlemen, Doc & Merle Watson, James Monroe, Marshall Family, Charlie Moore, Jones Bros., Bluegrass Tarheels, and others.

29 Nov 1977 - Prestonsburg/Pikeville, KY (48 years ago)

Ralph had a show at Marlow Tackett's Country Palace club between Prestonsurg and Pikeville, Kentucky. The show was to help raise funds for the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame and also included The Goins Bros., and Outdoor Plumbing Co.

This was the first show to feature Charlie Sizemore in the CMB's on lead vocal/guitar.

29 Nov 1981 - Baltimore / Essex, MD (44 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Seagull Inn on Nanticoke Road (1-6pm) in Baltimore / Essex, Maryland.

29 Nov 1986 - Myrtle Beach, SC (39 years ago)

Ralph was billed as appearing on Saturday (29 Nov) at the '17 Annual South Carolina State Bluegrass Festival' in the Convention Center, Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In addition to the acts listed below, the show also included 'The Legends Of Bluegrass' on Saturday with Bill Monroe, Ralph, Jim & Jesse, and Mac Wiseman performing together.

The CMB's were scheduled to appear on Saturday at 12:40pm and 6:40pm.

The festival itself ran from 27-29 November and other acts included: Tony Rice Unit, Mac Wiseman, Bill Monroe, Osborne Bros, Lewis Family, Jim & Jesse, Bluegrass Cardinals, Curly Seckler & Nashville Grass, Mayor & Buford, Raymond Fairchild, Boys From Indiana, Marksmen, New Quicksilver, String Fever, Salt Water Grass, and Southern Strangers.

29 Nov 1997 - Amherst, VA (28 years ago)

Ralph had a show at Amherst County High School, Amherst, Virginia. Sharing the bill were the Monroe Boys. Tickets cost $10 in advance, or $12 on the door.

29 Nov 1998 - Tazewell, TN (27 years ago)

Ralph had an afternoon show at Claiborne County High School, in Taxewell, Tennessee. Also on the bill were New Harvest. The event stated at 2pm and tickets cost $12.50 in advance, or $14 on the door.

29 Nov 2001 - Jacksonville, AR (24 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Community Center, Jacksonville, Arizona.

29 Nov 2002 - Amherst, VA (23 years ago)

Ralph had a show at Amherst County High School, Amherst, Virginia. Also on the bill were Mighty Joe Isaacs & the Red Lick Mountain Band. Tickets cost $15 in advance, or $20 on the door.



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CMB Birthdays this month:

01 Nov 1933 - Art Stamper. Born 'Arthur Stugill Stamper' in Hindman, Knott County, Kentucky.

03 Nov 1960 - James Alan Shelton. Born in Kingsport, Sullivan, Tennessee.

07 Nov 1933 - Vernon Derrick. Grant, Marshall, Alabama.

08 Nov 1944 - Roy Lee Centers. Born in Jackson, Kentucky.

23 Nov 1960 - Charlie Sizemore. Born 'Charles Ethan Sizemore' in Puncheon Creek in Magoffin County, Kentucky.


In Memoriam:

12 Nov 1988 - Bill Lowe. Marion, Smyth, Virginia.

19 Nov 2004 - Charlie Cline. Jasper, Walker County, Alabama.

19 Nov 1970 - Chick Stripling. Alexandria, Virginia.


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

Ralph II ralph2.com


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