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:-

Collectors Edition
(Old Homestead OHCS-121)


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Pic. of the Day

Photo: 1970. L-R: Curly Ray Cline, Ron Thomason, Ralph Stanley, Roy Lee Centers, Jack Cooke.


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
18 Jan 1974 - Belfrey, KY (52 years ago)

Along with Bill Monroe, Ralph was billed as appearing at the High School in Belfrey, Kentucky.

18 Jan 1980 - Newark, DE (46 years ago)

Ralph played at Daugherty Hall, Main Street, Newark, Delaware. The show was organised by the Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music. Tickets cost $5, or $4 for Brandywine Friends, $3 senior citizens, and $2 children.

18 Jan 1986 - Walker, LA (40 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Civic Center, in Walker, Louisiana.

18 Jan 1991 - Lockland, OH (35 years ago)

Ralph had a show at Willard & Jean's Hall in Lockland, Ohio. The show started at 7:30pm.

18 Jan 1997 - Cannonsburg, KY (29 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Fox Hunters Lodge, Cannonsburg, Kentucky. Also appearing were the Goins Bros.

18 Jan 2002 - Norton, VA (24 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Virginia - Kentucky Opry, Norton, Virginia. Tickets cost $15.

18 Jan 2003 - Galax, VA (23 years ago)

Ralph had a show at the Fairview Ruritan Club, 5 miles south of Galax, Virginia. Also appearing were Big Country Bluegrass. Tickets cost $15.

18 Jan 2004 - Appomattox, VA (22 years ago)

Ralph had a Sunday afternoon (1pm) show at Appomattox High School, Appomattox, Virginia. Tickets cost $20 (children $5).



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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:-

Live From Bean Blossom 1972 Vol. 2
(No Label No #)


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Rebel Records
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