Court Square Theater kicks off New Year with legendary bluegrass band Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys
December 19, 2017
HARRISONBURG, Va. (December, 19, 2017) – Arts Council of the Valley’s Court Square Theater
is pleased to announce the arrival of renowned bluegrass band Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch
Mountain Boys, performing Friday, January 19th.
Ralph Stanley II, son of original Clinch Mountain Boy Dr. Ralph Stanley, is a multi-award wining
songwriter and musician. After being taught the banjo by Ralph Sr., Ralph II found himself
captivated by the guitar, an instrument he’s been playing ever since. A 1977 video of Clinch
Mountain Boys lead singer Keith Whitley inspired Ralph II to pursue music professionally,
eventually leading him to join Ralph Sr. and The Clinch Mountain Boys in June 1995.
With six solo albums and two Grammy nominations for albums recorded under Rebel Records,
Ralph II is no stranger to acclaim. In 2002, he earned his first Grammy nomination alongside
his father for the Jim Lauderdale collaboration “Lost in the Lonesome Pines.” Now, Ralph II
leads Clinch Mountain Boys John Rigsby (fiddle and mandolin), Alex Leach (banjo), and Noah
brown (upright bass) for a foot stompin’ show every time.
Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys will perform at Arts Council of the Valley’s Court
Square Theater on Friday, January 19th. Doors open at 6:00 PM with the show beginning at
7:00 PM. Tickets are $18 advance and $21 at the door. For more information and to purchase
tickets, visit valleyarts.org or call 540.433.9189.
Arts Council of the Valley’s Court Square Theater is located at 41-F Court Square in Downtown
Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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About Arts Council of the Valley
Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) was founded in 2000 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting and
providing memorable Arts experiences in the city of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Since itsestablishment, ACV has grown into a multi-faceted community organization that fosters innovative
partnerships amongst area businesses, civic organizations, schools, and artists. Today, ACV manages theCourt Square Theater and Smith House Galleries, supports childhood learning by way of the Any GivenChild Harrisonburg initiative, funds local art projects through its Advancing the Arts grant program, andcoordinates monthly First Fridays Downtown community gatherings. To learn more, visit
http://www.valleyarts.org/.
is pleased to announce the arrival of renowned bluegrass band Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch
Mountain Boys, performing Friday, January 19th.
Ralph Stanley II, son of original Clinch Mountain Boy Dr. Ralph Stanley, is a multi-award wining
songwriter and musician. After being taught the banjo by Ralph Sr., Ralph II found himself
captivated by the guitar, an instrument he’s been playing ever since. A 1977 video of Clinch
Mountain Boys lead singer Keith Whitley inspired Ralph II to pursue music professionally,
eventually leading him to join Ralph Sr. and The Clinch Mountain Boys in June 1995.
With six solo albums and two Grammy nominations for albums recorded under Rebel Records,
Ralph II is no stranger to acclaim. In 2002, he earned his first Grammy nomination alongside
his father for the Jim Lauderdale collaboration “Lost in the Lonesome Pines.” Now, Ralph II
leads Clinch Mountain Boys John Rigsby (fiddle and mandolin), Alex Leach (banjo), and Noah
brown (upright bass) for a foot stompin’ show every time.
Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys will perform at Arts Council of the Valley’s Court
Square Theater on Friday, January 19th. Doors open at 6:00 PM with the show beginning at
7:00 PM. Tickets are $18 advance and $21 at the door. For more information and to purchase
tickets, visit valleyarts.org or call 540.433.9189.
Arts Council of the Valley’s Court Square Theater is located at 41-F Court Square in Downtown
Harrisonburg, Virginia.
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About Arts Council of the Valley
Arts Council of the Valley (ACV) was founded in 2000 as a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to promoting and
providing memorable Arts experiences in the city of Harrisonburg and Rockingham County. Since itsestablishment, ACV has grown into a multi-faceted community organization that fosters innovative
partnerships amongst area businesses, civic organizations, schools, and artists. Today, ACV manages theCourt Square Theater and Smith House Galleries, supports childhood learning by way of the Any GivenChild Harrisonburg initiative, funds local art projects through its Advancing the Arts grant program, andcoordinates monthly First Fridays Downtown community gatherings. To learn more, visit
http://www.valleyarts.org/.
Contact:
Cate Bruns, Communications and Administrative Assistant
Cate@valleyarts.org or Valleyarts.org, 540.801.8779
