Clinch Mountain Echo

CMB Birthdays this month:

05 Aug 1924 - Darrell 'Pee Wee' Lambert. Born 'Darrell Lambert' in Thacker, West Virginia.

16 Aug 1992 - Nathan Stanley. Born 'Nathan Edmond Stanley' in Norton, Virginia.

20 Aug 1978 - Ralph Stanley II.

27 Aug 1925 - Carter Stanley. Born 'Carter Glen Stanley' in Big Spraddle Creek, near Stratton, McClure, Virginia.


In Memoriam:

03 Aug 2008 - Paul Mullins. Springboro, Ohio.

19 Aug 1997 - Curly Ray Cline. Rockhouse, Pike, Kentucky.

22 Aug 1953 - Fiddlin' Cowan Powers. Abingdon, Washington, Virginia.


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

Ralph II ralph2.com


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Pic. of the Day

Cover of the Aug 1977 edition of Pickin' Magazine.


Ralph II - Rollin On Rubber Wheels

Latest Ralph II album...


Ralph Stanley II & the Clinch Mountain Boys - Rollin' On 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...

To search the archive for known old Ralph Stanley show dates, see the How Far To Little Rock? page.


On this day...

Ralph Stanley II
03 Aug 2002 - Haysi, VA (24 years ago)

Ralph II led the CMBs at a show at Dickenson County Fair, Haysi, Virginia.

02 - 03 Aug 2013 - Hillsboro, OH (13 years ago)

Advertised as "Ralph Stanley II, Nathan Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys", the band appeared at the "Boys Foggy Valley Farms Bluegrass Festival", Foggy Valley Farms, Hillsboro, Ohio.

The festival itself ran from 2-3 August. Other acts unknown at this point.

Ralph Stanley
03 Aug 1973 - Grand Rapids, OH (53 years ago)

Ralph was listed as appearing at a show on Friday (3 Aug) at Ballards Ranch House, in Grand Rapids, Ohio.

He was also billed as appearing at a festival in Ottawa, about 37 miles away, but presumably only played there on the Saturday & Sunday.

02 - 04 Aug 1974 - Ottawa, OH (52 years ago)

Ralph was billed as appearing (at some point) at the '4th Annual Ohio National Bluegrass Festival' at Hillbrook Recreation Area, near Ottawa, Ohio.

Other acts included: Bill Monroe, Lester Flatt, Reno - Harrell, Jim & Jesse, Jimmy Martin, Rual Yarbrough, Larry Sparks, McLain Family, James Monroe, Frank Necessary, Red Rector & Fred Smith, Lillie Mae & the Dixie Gospel-Aires, Les Hall & The Mastertones, Jeff Blankenship, Junior Stennett, Robert White, Thomas Peterson.

03 - 04 Aug 1974 - Laurel, IN (52 years ago)

Ralph was listed as appearing (at some point) at the '1st Annual Haspin Acres Bluegrass Festival', Haspin Acres, Laurel, Indiana. Other performers included: Jimmy Martin, Jim & Jesse, Osborne Bros. and Red Allen. I'm not sure if Ralph appeared however, as there was another festival advertised in Ohio, 2-4 August.

01 - 03 Aug 1975 - Laurel, IN (51 years ago)

Ralph Stanley was billed as appearing at 'Haspin Acres Bluegrass Festival' in Laurel, Indiana, 10 miles West of Brookeville, Indiana.

With 2 shows daily, other acts included: Country Gentlemen, Osborne Bros., Jimmy Martin, Boys From Indiana, Charlie Moore, Jim Eanes, Goins Bros., Russell Bros., Paul 'Moon' Mullins, Jim & Jesse, Noah Crase, and Kentucky Gentlemen.

03 Aug 1984 - Boulder, CO (42 years ago)

Ralph was listed as appearing at the Chautauqua Auditorium, in Boulder, Colorado. Also on the bill were Hot Rize.

03 Aug 1985 - Hiltons, VA (41 years ago)

Ralph was listed as appearing on Saturday (3 Aug) at the "Carter Family Memorial Festival and Craft Show" at Hiltons, Virginia.

The festival itself ran from 2-3 August and other acts included: Joe & Janette Carter, McLain Family Band, Dale Jett, John McCutcheon, Whetstone Run, Smoky Mountain Cloggers, Reedy Creek Band, Roadside Theater, Uncle Charlie Osborne, Rich County Rounders, Home Folks, Stevens Family, and Bill Clifton. Tickets cost $7 per day or $12 for both days.

03 Aug 1986 - Buckeystown, MD (40 years ago)

Ralph appeared at the '3rd Annual Bluegrass Festival' at St. Joseph's Carrollton Manor, Buckeystown, Maryland. The event ran from 1pm to 7pm and also featured Patent Pending, the Lawson Bros., and the Orchard Boys.

30 Jul - 03 Aug 1987 - Jacksonville, OR (39 years ago)

Ralph was listed as playing (at some point) at the 'Peter Britt Bluegrass & Traditional Music Festival' in Jacksonville, Oregon.

Other acts included: Bill Monroe, Mac Wiseman, Jim & Jesse, Tony Trischka, Peter Rowan, Jerry Douglas, Mark O'Connor, D.L. Menard, Sally Mountain Show, Kingston Trio, Battlefield Band, and Brain Freeman.

03 - 07 Aug 1988 - Hugo, OK (38 years ago)

Ralph was listed as appearing (at some point other than 4-5 Aug) at the Grants' '20th Annual Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Festival' in Salt Creek Park, Hugo, Oklahoma.

The festival itself ran from 3-7 August and other acts included: Don Wiley, Shady Grove Ramblers, Goins Bros., Lonnie Glosson, Lewis Family, Country Gentlemen, Warrior River Boys, Larry Sparks, Nashville Bluegrass Band, Bass Mountain Boys, Boys From Indiana, Goins Bros., Sossoman Family, Dale Potter, Southern Strangers, Sidesaddle, Redwing, Signal Mountain, Hook & Beans, Sullivan Family, Carroll County Ramblers, Bill Mounce, Bill Grant & Delia Bell.

03 Aug 1991 - Cornersville, TN (35 years ago)

Ralph was listed as appearing on Saturday (3 Aug) at the 'Frog Bottom Bluegrass Festival' in Cornersville, Tennessee.

The festival itself ran from 2-4 August and other acts included: Marshall Mountaineers, Forgiven and Kellys.

01 Aug - 02 Sep 1996 - Yosemite, CA (30 years ago)

Ralph was listed as appearing (at some point between 1-3 Sept) at the 'Strawberry Fair Music Festival', Camp Mather, Yosemite, California.

The festival itself ran from 29 August to 1 September and other acts included: David Grisman, Austin Lounge Lizards, Kate Brislin, Katie Moffatt, Pete Wernick;s Live Five, and Riders In The Sky.

03 Aug 1996 - Painters Creek, OH (30 years ago)

Ralph was billed as appearing on Saturday (3 Aug) at the '8th Annual Round Eyes Park Bluegrass Festival', Painters Creek, Ohio.

The festival itself ran from 1-3 August and other acts included: Country Gentlemen, Goins Bros, Bluegrass Strangers, Hart Bros., Five For The Gospel, Rob Morgan & Co., Dixie Riders, Unlimited Tradition, New Rendition, plus a Guest Band.

03 Aug 1997 - Lyons, CO (29 years ago)

Ralph was billed as appearing on Sunday (3 Aug) at 'RockyGrass' in Lyons, Colorado.

The festival itself ran from 1-3 August and other acts included: Hot Rize, Thunder Jam with Bela Fleck - Tony Rice - Sam Bush - Jerry Douglas & Mark Schatz, David Grisman - Peter Rowan - Vassar Clements & Herb Pedersen, David Grisman Quintet, Del McCoury, Freight Hoppers, Richard Greene & Grass Is Greener, Lynn Morris, Schankman Twins, Tim O'Brien, Return To Earth, Bluegrass Patriots, Black Rose, Yucca Mountain Boys, and Flying Dogs.

03 Aug 2001 - Hyden, KY (25 years ago)

Ralph was billed as appearing on Friday (3 Aug) at the '8th Annual Osborne Bros., Hometown Festival' at Nixon Entertainment Complex, Hyden, Kentucky.

The festival itself ran from 3-5 August and other acts included: Dean Osborne & Eastbound, Osborne Bros., Jim & Jesse, Josh Graves & Kenny Baker, James Monroe, Sullivan Family, Lonesome Whistle Band, Gary Brewer, Vince Combs, Southern Harvest, Cannan Creek, Don Stanley & Middle Creek, Billie Renee & Cumberland Gap, Moron Bros., Cross Roads, Bluegrass Legends, and others.

03 Aug 2003 - Saratoga, CA (23 years ago)

Ralph had a show at Mountain Winery, Saratoga, California. Also appearing was Rhonda Vincent.

03 Aug 2007 - Stanhope, NJ (19 years ago)

Ralph had a show at Stanhope House, Stanhope, New Jersey. Tickets cost $40 in advance, or $45 on the door.



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CMB Birthdays this month:

05 Aug 1924 - Darrell 'Pee Wee' Lambert. Born 'Darrell Lambert' in Thacker, West Virginia.

16 Aug 1992 - Nathan Stanley. Born 'Nathan Edmond Stanley' in Norton, Virginia.

20 Aug 1978 - Ralph Stanley II.

27 Aug 1925 - Carter Stanley. Born 'Carter Glen Stanley' in Big Spraddle Creek, near Stratton, McClure, Virginia.


In Memoriam:

03 Aug 2008 - Paul Mullins. Springboro, Ohio.

19 Aug 1997 - Curly Ray Cline. Rockhouse, Pike, Kentucky.

22 Aug 1953 - Fiddlin' Cowan Powers. Abingdon, Washington, Virginia.


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

Ralph II ralph2.com


Spotlight on:-

Limited Edition Bonus Disc
(DMZ/Columbia CSK 59413)


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