Ralph had a show at "Coalton Country Jubilee", Greenup, KY. A newspaper report from 19 Jan in "The Greenup County News" mentions that the entire show was recorded by Riverside Studios.

Ralph appeared at the Birchmere, in Alexandria, Virginia. Other acts included: Dry Branch Fire Squad

Ralph played at the 'Curley Lambert Benefit Show' at Marlow's Country Palace in Pikeville, Kentucky.

The show ran from 3-9pm and other acts included: Goins Bros., Larry Sparks, Dave Evans, Marlow Tackett & Southern Comfort.

Ralph had a show at the Coal Dock Jamboree, 9 miles East of Piketon, Ohio.

Ralph was listed as appearing on the 'Bluegrass Cruise' sailing from St. Petersburg, Florida. Other acts included; Bluegrass Parlor Band, Charlie Sizemore, Bill Grant, and Delia Bell.

Ralph had a 4-8pm show at the Spotswood Lounge, Ruckersville, Virginia. Also on the bill were Hickory Ridge and tickets cost $12.

Ralph had a show listed at the Station Inn, Nashville, Tennessee. Tickets cost $15.

Ralph had a show at Meadowgreen Park Music Hall, Clay City, Kentucky. Also appearing were the Moron Bros. Tickets cost $8.

Ralph had a Sunday afternoon show in the auditorium at Appomattox County High School, Appomattox, Virginia. Also on the bill were New Connection.

Ralph had a show at the Jones Theater, Westcliffe, Colorado.

Ralph had a show at the Sherpherdsville Music Place, Sherpherdsville, Kentucky. Tickets cost $20.

Ralph was billed as appearing (at some point) at the '5th Annual River City Bluegrass Festival' at the Convention Center, Portland, Oregon.

The festival itself ran fom 9-11 January and other acts included: Sierra Hull, Fairfield Four, Dailey & Vincent, New Jim Kweskin Jug Band (featuring Bill Keith), Geoff Muldaur & Barbeque Orchestra, Kruger Bros., Robin & Linda Williams, JD Crowe, Longview, Psychograss with Tony Trischka, The Whites (featuring Jerry Douglas), Cadillac Sky, Hot Club of Cowtown, Dan Tyminski Band, and others.

According to the sleeve notes to the LP Tribute To The Stanley Brothers (Jalyn JLP-129) 1971, this album featuring Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys was recorded on the 9 Jan 1971. Ricky Skaggs however recalls it being cut on the 8th.