Bluegrass Show: Dr. Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys
Venue: Little River Bluegrass Barn, Radford
Directions: Google Map Link
Date: Saturday, April 20, 2013
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 PM
Event Types: Music
Cost:
Advanced Tickets: $25.00 At the Door: $30.00 Children 12 & Under: Free

Description:
The Little River Bluegrass Barn plays host to Dr. Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys on Saturday, April 20th beginning at 6 pm.

When legends come to mind there is one star that shines above them all that is none other than the legendary icon Dr. Ralph Stanley. For over 6 decades he has become one of the most influential artists of all time.

Born in 1927 in Big Spraddle, Virginia, Ralph Stanley was the second child of Lucy Jane and Lee Stanley. In 1946 along with his older brother Carter Stanley they formed the legendary Stanley Brothers duo. The Stanley Brothers and the Clinch Mountain Boys became one of the most popular brother acts in Country Music history. The Stanley Brothers traveled together for 20 years recording some of the most mournful mountain songs to date.

Their catalog of songs include “Angel Band”, "Rank Strangers”, “Little Maggie” and the famed “Man Of Constant Sorrow”. Tragedy struck the Stanley Brothers on December 1st 1966 with the untimely passing of 41 year old Carter Stanley. Ralph was disheartened and discouraged with his brother's death but by faith in God and support of his family, friends and fans Ralph Stanley pressed on.

Some of Country and Bluegrass music’s biggest stars came from Ralph Stanley’s band, including Ricky Skaggs, Larry Sparks and the late Keith Whitley. In 1976 Ralph received a honorary doctorate of music from Lincoln Memorial University in Harrogate, TN. In 1984 Recipient of the “National Heritage Award” given by President Ronald Reagan. In 1992 Ralph was inducted into the” International Bluegrass Music Hall Of Honor”. In 2000 he was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry.

In 2002 Ralph Stanley received his first ever Grammy Award for Best Male Country Vocal Performance of the haunting rendition of “Oh Death” that was featured in the movie and soundtrack of “O Brother Where Art Thou”. In 2006 He received the Living Legend award from the Library of Congress and National medal of arts given by President George W. Bush.

Dr. Ralph Stanley and the Clinch Mountain Boys are still touring a 100 plus dates per year, and enjoying his time at home with his lovely wife “Jimmi” of nearly 50 years. Dr. Ralph Stanley is not only an American treasure but and international Icon.

For more information, visit: http://drralphstanley.com

Advance tickets are $25 and tickets at the door are $30.

Advance Ticket Locations:
• Riner Food Center, Route 8
• Radford Travel Center, Radford
• Due South BBQ, Christiansburg
• McNeil Real Estate, Christiansburg
• The Sportsman, Exit 105, Radford
• Christiansburg Livestock Market, Christiansburg

Directions From Interstate-81: Take exit #105, immediate left on Little River Dam Road, Barn is approximately 3 miles on the left.

For more information, visit: https://www.facebook.com/events/310822589046760/

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