
Photo: L-R: Mac Wiseman, Jesse McReynolds, Jim McReynolds, Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley
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.
On this day... |
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| Ralph Stanley II |
| 19 Feb 2005 - Norton, VA (21 years ago) Ralph II led the CMB's at a show at the Virginia - Kentucky Opry, Norton, Virginia. Tickets cost $15. |
| Ralph Stanley |
| 19 Feb 1972 - Vienna, VA (54 years ago) This show by Ralph took place at the Maple Restaurant in Vienna, and was advertised as 8-12pm. |
| 18 - 19 Feb 1983 - Newark, DE (43 years ago) Ralph had a two-night booking at Daugherty Hall, Main Street, Newark, Delaware. The event was organised by the Brandywine Friends of Old Time Music. Tickets cost $6 (members & students $5). |
| 19 Feb 1986 - Dayton, OH (40 years ago) Ralph was listed as appearing at the "Big Bluegrass Show", Local 801 Hall, South Jefferson Street, Dayton, Ohio. Other acts included: Josh Graves & Kenny Baker, and the Dixie Ryders. Tickets cost $10. |
| 19 Feb 1988 - Shepherdsville, KY (38 years ago) Ralph had a show listed at the Country Music Palace, Shepherdsville, Kentucky. Tickets cost $6 (children $2). Also on the bill were the Kentucky Ramblers It's unlikely that this gig went ahead however as there is another booking on the same date and there are other Country Music Palace listings by Ralph for both 12 Feb and 26 Feb. |
| 19 Feb 1994 - Valdese, NC (32 years ago) Ralph appeared at the Old Rock School in Valdese, North Carolina. Also on the bill were Larry Sparks and George & John Shuffler. The show was presented by WNCW and Blue Moon Productions. Tickets cost $10 in advance or $12 on the door. |
| 17 - 20 Feb 1995 - San Diego, CA (31 years ago) Ralph had a show at Mandeville Auditorium, University of California San Diego, in the La Jolla neighbourhood in San Diego, California. Tickets cost $14 (seniors $12, students $10). |
| 19 - 20 Feb 1995 - Needles, CA (31 years ago) Ralph appeared on Sunday / Monday (19-20 Feb) at the "2nd Annual Bluegrass River Revel", Park Moabi, Needles, California. The band were scheduled to play at 1pm & 5pm on the Sunday, and 1pm on Monday. On one set the Shankman Twins joined the CMBs onstage. The festival itself ran from the 17-20 Feb and other acts included: Schankman Twins, Clay County, Out Of The Woods, Circuit Riders, Alive 'n' Pickin, Acousticats, and The Upstairs String Band. |
| 19 Feb 1999 - San Luis Obispo, CA (27 years ago) Ralph appeared at "Fathers & Sons of the Bluegrass Tradition" at the Cuesta College Auditorium, San Luis Obispo, California. Also on the bill were Peter Rowan and Tony Rice. The concert was sponsored by Otter 94.9 FM and KCBX Public Radio. |
| 19 Feb 2000 - Wadsworth, OH (26 years ago) Ralph had a show at the O.J. Work Auditorium, Wadsworth, Ohio. Also appearing were Bluegrass Mountaineers, and Wes Homer & Mountain Therapy. Tickets cost $13. |
| 19 Feb 2002 - San Jose, CA (24 years ago) Ralph appeared as part of the 'Down From The Mountain' tour at the Flint Center, San Jose, California. Other acts included: Alison Krauss, Norman Blake, Nashville Bluegrass Band, and others. |
| 19 Feb 2006 - Flagstaff, AZ (20 years ago) Ralph had a show at the Orpheum Theater, Flagstaff, Arizona. Other acts included: Laurie Lewis & Tom Rozum, and The Guest House Band, The show was sponsored by KVMR FM radio and a live recording can be found on Sugarmegs. Tickets cost $25 - $35. |
| 19 Feb 2007 - Los Angeles, CA (19 years ago) Ralph had a show at the El Rey Theatre, Los Angeles, California. Howie Gelb of Giant Sand opened the show. Tickets cost $25. |
| 19 Feb 2009 - Charlottesville, VA (17 years ago) Ralph had a show at the Paramount Theater, Charlottesville, Virginia. Dan Tyminiski shared the bill. Tickets cost $29.50 - $44.50. |
| 19 Feb 2011 - Louisa, VA (15 years ago) Ralph had a benefit show at the Cooke-Haley Theatre, Louisa Arts Center, Louisa, Virginia. Tickets cost $100, which included a wine & hors d'oeuvres reception and a meet-and-great time during the intermission & after the show. Tickets were limited to 200. |
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