FestivaLink.net presents Ralph Stanley and The Clinch Mountain Boys at MerleFest, NC 4/25/08

Despite throat problems caused by local pollen, Dr. Stanley gave it his best. The band selected highlights that feature the instrumentals with a taste of Stanley vocal.

The band performed at MerleFest for the first time in several years; the audience clearly thought it was about time.

Players:
Dr. Ralph Stanley (vocals, banjo)
Jack Cooke (upright bass, vocals)
James Shelton (acoustic guitar, vocals)
Steve Sparkman (banjo, vocals)
Dewey Brown (fiddle, vocals)
Nathan Stanley (mandolin, vocals)

Special Guests:
Jim Lauderdale (vocals, guitar)

Related FestivaLink.net collections:
MerleFest

For more info:
Dr. Ralph Stanley

Photos by Leila Jackson (Gnu Moon Graphics)