Clinch Mountain Echo

CMB Birthdays this month:

04 May 1922 - Harold 'Red' Stanley. Born 'Harold Oplis Stanley' in Fentress, Tennessee.

18 May 1938 - Henry Dockery. Walnut Marsh, North Carolina.

28 May 1956 - Ralph 'Hank' Smith. Born 'Ralph Dewayne Smith' in Elliott County, Kentucky.


In Memoriam:

02 May 1974 - Roy Lee Centers. Breathitt County, Kentucky.

03 May 2000 - Bill Napier. Johnson City, Tennessee.

09 May 1989 - Keith Whitley. Goodlettsville, Davidson County, Tennessee.

23 May 2022 - James Price. Parkersburg, Wood, West Virginia.


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

Ralph II ralph2.com

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Jarrod Church - What Was That You Said Lord

(No Label No #) 2004


What Was That You Said Lord

Average Album Rating: 4.14
(Total votes 7)

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A Gospel CD-R release, featuring John Rigsby on fiddle, and a 'liner note' endorsement by Ralph II. The album was recorded at Castle Recording Studios in Castlewood, Va. presumably in 2004.

It was described in the Feb. 2005 issue of 'Bluegrass Unlimited' as "an adequate offering of bluegrass gospel" and "an everyday band souvenir"... which is a little harsh. While his instrumental Clinch Mountain Banjo album is undoubtedly much better, this CD-R is still worth a spin.

Jarrod is one of a handful of 'Stanley' style pickers. I read somewhere that he travelled with Ralph, selling merchandise, and he has also filled in on banjo with the CMB's from time to time. As evidenced on this album, he's also a pretty good lead guitarist.

John Rigsby also provides tasteful fiddle throughout, although sadly does not contribute any vocals, which are the album's weakest point.

It's not an essential album, but you can tell that the performances come from the heart, and it has a 'soul' that is sadly missing from much modern bluegrass.

In addition to playing with the Ralph and the CMB's, Jarrod has also played with Sammy Adkins (see the 'Live From Jerusalem Ridge Bluegrass Festival' 2013 DVD) and more recently with Nathan Stanley.

  • Jarrod W. Church: banjo, lead guitar, vocals
  • Mark Baker: guitar
  • Millard Edwards: tenor vocal
  • John Rigsby: fiddle

 

Track:
Title:
Time:
Date:
Original Release:
A-1
What Was That You Said Lord
03:24
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

Raymond King
A-2
Using My Bible For A Road Map
03:00
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

Don Reno
A-3
Wings Of Angels
02:35
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

Ruby Rakes
A-4
Dust On The Bible
02:35
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

J. Bailes / W. Bailes
A-5
Let Me Tell You About Jesus
02:53
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

Doyle Lawson / Steve Gulley
A-6
That Home Far Away
01:50
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

Ruby Rakes
A-7
Call On Jesus
02:19
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

V. Lambert / Jarrod Church
A-8
That Wonderful Land
02:42
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

Tim Toliver
A-9
That Home Up In The Air
02:43
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

Jarrod Church
A-10
Two Pieces Of Wood
03:17
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

Millard Edwards / James Duty
A-11
Prayer Bells Of Heaven
03:34
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

J. Martin / P. Williams
A-12
Anything Is Possible
03:34
c2004
What Was That You Said Lord

D.D. Kiser
Other artwork / related images:
Rear Cover CD Tray

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

Ralph II ralph2.com

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