
The Stanley's with their award for 'Best Instrumental Group' from 'Country & Western Jamboree' magazine, 1955. L-R: (back) Carter Stanley, Bill Lane, Fran Russell, Ralph Stanley; (front) Curley Lambert, Art Stamper. Photo/Credits courtesy of Gary Reid
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 Mar - 19 May 2005 - Warrenton, VA (21 years ago) Ralph II had a show (with the CMBs) at Fauquier High School, Warrenton, Virginia. Also on the bill was Cliff Waldron. The event was a fund-raiser for the Warrenton Volunteer Fire Company. Tickets cost $15 in advance, or $20 on the door. |
| Ralph Stanley |
| 06 Apr 1973 - Winona, MN (53 years ago) Ralph played a show at Winona Jr. High School Auditorium, Winona, Minnesota. The show was organised by Porkbelly Productions and drew an audience of around 400. Tickets cost $1.75 (advance) and $2.25 (on door). |
| 06 Apr 1974 - Centreville, VA (52 years ago) Ralph was listed as playing at the Partner's II restaurant in Centreville, Virginia. The show started at 8pm. |
| 06 Apr 1979 - Letcher, KY (47 years ago) Ralph was scheduled to appear at the High School in Letcher, Kentucky, but the gig was cancelled at the last minute. Sponsored by the Campbells Branch Athletic Club it was to raise money to children to King's Island in June. |
| 06 Apr 1984 - London, KY (42 years ago) Ralph appeared on Friday (6 Apr) as part of the "11th Sue Bennett Folk Festival" at Belle Bennett Auditorium, London, Kentucky. The show was sponsored by the London-Laurel County Tourist Commission and tickets cost $5 (students $3). The festival itself ran from 4-7 April and included a variety of events. Performers included: David Holt, The Sue Bennett Dancers, Bluegrass Meditations, and Connie Smith. |
| 21 Feb - 21 May 1985 - Nashville, TN (41 years ago) Ralph played a show at the Station Inn, Nashville, Tennessee. |
| 06 Apr 1985 - Sand Lake, KY (41 years ago) Ralph had a show at the Elementary School in Sand Lake, Kentucky. |
| 06 Apr 1990 - Higginsport, OH (36 years ago) Ralph had a show at the School in Higginsport, Ohio. Also on the bill were the Nipper Bros. |
| 06 Apr 1994 - Mill Valley, CA (32 years ago) Ralph had a booking at Sweetwater Music Hall, Mill Valley, Calfornia., with two shows scheduled at 7pm & 9.30pm. Earlier in the day (5-6pm) they also appeared at Village Music record shop in the same city. |
| 06 Apr 1996 - Lucketts, VA (30 years ago) Ralph had a show at the Community Center, Lucketts, Virginia. Also appearing were the Goins Bros. |
| 06 Apr 2001 - Prestonsburg, KY (25 years ago) Ralph had a show at Mountain Arts Center, Prestonsburg, Kentucky. Also appearing were: Larry Sparks, Melvin Goins, and Don Stanley & Middle Creek. Tickets cost $15. |
| 06 Apr 2002 - Eminence, MO (24 years ago) Ralph was billed as appearing on on Saturday (6 Apr) at the '9th Annual Bluegrass Festival' at Cross Country Trail Ride, camp, Eminence, Missouri. The festival itself ran from 3-7 April and other acts included: Jim Orchard & Ozark Bluegrass Boys, Mac Wiseman, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Mike Snider, Ryan Holladay, Larry Stephenson, Cumberland Highlanders, Ralph Lewis & Sons Of Ralph, Guy Stevenson & Winning Team, Highlanders, First Impression, Doyle Lawson, Bressler Bros., Stringtown String Band, Dry Valley Grass, Lynn Morris, Jim & Jesse, Osborne Bros., Lewis Family, Lonnie Hoppers & New Union, Josh Graves & Kenny Baker, Bill Jones & Bluegrass Travelers, Down Home Bluegrass, White Oak, Flint River Boys, The Ezells, 1946, Lost & Found, and Martin Family. |
| 06 Apr 2006 - Portsmouth, OH (20 years ago) Ralph had a show at the Vern Riffe Center for the Arts at Shawnee State University, Portsmouth, Ohio. Tim O'Brien was also on the bill. |
| 06 Apr 2012 - Ann Arbor, MI (14 years ago) Ralph had a show at The Ark, Ann Arbor, Michigan. Tickets cost $35. |
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