According to Gary Reid's definitive book The Music Of The Stanley Brothers, the Stanley's appearance on Pete Seeger's Rainbow Quest TV show was made on this date, just prior to the European tour. It was later issued on video (Central Sun A-108) 1987, and DVD (Shanachie 605) 2005.

Ralph II appeared (presumably with the CMBs) at some point at 'Gateway City Bluegrass Festival' at Sheraton Westport, St. Louis, Missouri.

The festival itself ran from 22-24 February and other acts included: Dailey-Vincent, David Davis, Sally Jones, Stevens Sisters, Harmans, Eddie & Martha Adcock, Justin & Jenny Robbins, Buffalo City Ramblers, and Bankesters.

This two (or three) day session at Roy Homer's basement studio in Clinton, provided all the tracks for Ralph's LP Cry From The Cross (Rebel SLP 1499) 1971; four cuts for Something Old, Something New (Rebel SLP 1503) 1971; and one which appeared on Play Requests (Rebel SLP 1514) 1972. On the 22nd Brand New Tennesse Waltz was cut along with I Am The Man, Thomas, Take Your Shoes Off Moses and Death Is Only A Dream. On the 23rd they recorded Two Coats, Bright Morning Star, Come On Little Children, Prettiest Bed Of Flowers (aka The Prettiest Flowers Will Be Blooming), Cry From The Cross, Step Out In The Sunshine, You're Drifting On, Gloryland, Stairway To Heaven, Will He Wait A Little Longer, Sinner Man, Shot-Gun Slade and Old Time Pickin'. Finally on the 24th they recorded I'll Remember You Love in My Prayers.

One 45 was released from the session:-

• Brand New Tennessee Waltz / Old-time Pickin' (Rebel F-310) cMar 1971

Ralph played a show at the Station Inn, Nashville, Tennessee.

Ralph had a show at Shade Tree Stringed Instruments, 28062 Forbes Road, Laguna Niguel, California. The band played two shows at 8 and 10pm. Both were sold out & garnered a glowing review in the Los Angeles Times.

Ralph was billed as appearing on Saturday (24 Feb) at 'Wintergrass', Sheraton Tacoma Hotel, Tacoma, Washington.

The festival itself ran from 22-25 February and other acts included: Jim & Jesse, Del McCoury, Peter Rowan & Rowan Bros., Cox Family, Chesapeake, Laurie Lewis, California, Country Current, Dry Branch Fire Squad, Bluegrass Etc., Jo Miller / Laura Love Connection, Tumbleweed, Foxfire, Southern Rail, HighStrung, Mike Stein, Piney Creek Weasels, Cornerstone, Sidesaddle, Schankman Twins, and others.

Ralph had a show at the Tramps nightclub in Manhattan, New York. Also on the bill were Jim Lauderdale & the Hackberry Ramblers. Tickets cost $15.

Ralph had a show at the Laurel Theater, Knoxville, Tennessee. Tickets cost $18 in advance ($17 for Jubilee Community Arts members), and $19 on the door. Children cost $12.

Ralph was billed as appearing on the '4th Annual Bluegrass Music Caribbean Cruise', which spent 7 days travelling from Fort Lauderdale - At Sea - San Juan - St. John/St. Thomas Catalina Island/Casa De Campo - At Sea - Nassau - Fort Lauderdale. Ralph had another booking on 1 Mar however, so I'm not sure if Ralph played on the cruise, or just at Fort Lauderdale on either the start or end date.

Other acts included: Larry Stephenson, Rhonda Vincent, Tim Graves & Cherokee, Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike, Rarely Herd, Dale Ann Bradley, Ramona Church & Carolina Road, Mark Newton, and a 'special' performance by Jesse McReyonlds.

Ralph had a show at the Granada Theater, Dallas, Texas. Also on the bill were Two High String Band. Tickets cost $25 - $30.

Ralph had a two-night booking at St. John's Presbyterian Church. Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum shared the bill. The shows were presented by Freight & Salvage and tickets cost $33.50.

On the second night, which marked Ralph's 80th birthday, Berkley Mayor Tom Bates proclaimed 24-25 Feb to be "Ralph Stanley Days" in the city.

Ralph had a show at the Avalon Theatre, Easton, Maryland. Tickets cost $45 (or $60?).

Ralph had a 3pm afternoon show at the Newberry Opry House, Newberry, South Carolina. Tickets cost $40.