Post by laughingmooseinn on Nov 2, 2014 22:10:34 GMT -5
On Friday when most of the US was celebrating Halloween, Clogger and I went to see the legendary Ralph Stanley. I've always loved his clawhammer banjo playing so picked up tickets as soon as I found out the band would be in town! It was a good night. Songs you would most likely expect to hear were on the set lists. He did songs from the movie "O Brother Where Art Thou" and standards such as "Pretty Polly". His voice is holding up strong after 87 years. Was good to hear that "High Lonesome" in person! Ralph was accompanied by his grandson Nathan Stanley who does a fine job as lead singer/head of the band. As a young'un, he does pretty well. His grandfather has taught him well.
Clinch Mountain Boys are;
Nathan Stanley Guitar, vocals
Dewey Brown; Fiddle and Shofar
Junior Blankenship; Guitar
Bass; Randall Joe Hibbitts
These fellas all did a remarkable job with the show. Vocals were spot-on. Even did some accapella stuff. Ralph came in after each band member had an "introduction song" to sing that showcased each fella's particular talents. Once Ralph took the stage, he stood thru-out most of the rest of the show! He spent the intermission (at his insistence) seated in a chair at the front of the auditorium so that he could greet his fans! I would have fully expected him to take a break and head backstage at intermission. So I was impressed. He seemed to enjoy the fan interaction.
All in all, we had a great time and are so glad we went!
Clinch Mountain Boys are;
Nathan Stanley Guitar, vocals
Dewey Brown; Fiddle and Shofar
Junior Blankenship; Guitar
Bass; Randall Joe Hibbitts
These fellas all did a remarkable job with the show. Vocals were spot-on. Even did some accapella stuff. Ralph came in after each band member had an "introduction song" to sing that showcased each fella's particular talents. Once Ralph took the stage, he stood thru-out most of the rest of the show! He spent the intermission (at his insistence) seated in a chair at the front of the auditorium so that he could greet his fans! I would have fully expected him to take a break and head backstage at intermission. So I was impressed. He seemed to enjoy the fan interaction.
All in all, we had a great time and are so glad we went!
