Ralph Stanley II - Vocals, Guitar Brandon Farley - Mandolin, Fiddle Duane Bowling - Guitar, Banjo. Cole Spears - Bass John Rigsby - Fiddle, Vocals
We are proud to use GHS Strings and Blue Ridge guitars.
Influences
Clinch Mountain Boys, Keith Whitley, Tom T. Hall, Fred Eaglesmith, George Jones, John Anderson, Townes Van Zandt, Jim Lauderdale, and last but certainly not least, father Dr. Ralph Stanley
Sounds Like
Years of traditional bluegrass roots with some healthy respect, individuality and good old-fashioned country thrown in.
A native Virginian from Coeburn, Ralph II is the son of Ralph and Jimmi Stanley. For the past several years, Ralph II has distinguished himself as lead singer and rhythm guitarist for the Clinch Mountain Boys. Ralph II is now signed with Lonesome Day Records and has five solo projects out. He is an accomplished songwriter, having penned many of the songs that are included on his albums. Both of his most recent CD’s “Stanley Blues” and “Carrying On” were nominated for Grammys. His current release, This One is II, has gained enormous praise from both critics and fans alike.
Thanks to all of you RS2 fans who have added us as friends! Your support and kind comments mean so much to us and we appreciate you and your love of good music.
The latest album "This One is Two," , went to 2 on the Roots Country Charts, on which, 'Train Songs' went to 1 on the Bluegrass charts. You can read a bit about it below. There are autographed copies available at www.ralphstanleyii.com and shipping is included in the price of $20. You can also download individual songs (ain't technology great?) Be sure to join the fan club while you're on there if you are so inclined.
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"Ralph Stanley II sings lead in his famous father’s bluegrass band, the slot once occupied by the great Keith Whitley. And like Keith, he’s a sensational honky-tonk vocalist who is completely at home with a hardcore country song. Ralph’s new This One Is II album is one of the finest country albums of the year, and this Lyle Lovett cheating-murder song is one of its many highlights. Jim Lauderdale provides high harmony. Buy this record."
Hey Ralph, I just wanted wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and A Happy New Year. I am sooo sorry about Jack, man it just won't be the same. You all and his family are in our prayers. Him and Carter is looking down though. God-Bless Shelly
glitter-graphics.com Sorry i havent posted comments in awhile, ive been real sick and in the hospital, im doing better now, Thanks for the prayers, hope you are doing well, God Bless You Hugs~
Hey Ralph, just ya ole school buddy saying keep up the good tunes man want one ya new cd's,better have one with ya next time i run into ya,be cool n be safe.
I saw you all on David Letterman last night . It was so cool . I've seen you all perform so much it felt like I was seeing old friends on there . I'll be there at Debbie's next Saturday .
It is a pleasure to have you as my new MySpace friend… I find your MySpace page, your talent and your enthusiasm for music pleason’ to many… I welcome you’re other MySpace friends to visit my MySpace page that I’ve dedicated to my admiration of many talented guitar playing musicians of many styles… Stop by check it out and leave a comment if you like… Thanks Ken…
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You all and his family are in our prayers. Him and Carter is looking down though. God-Bless Shelly
