Monthly Archives: June 2016

After 50 Years, the Second Stanley Brother Leaves Us

Posted on June 30, 2016 by

I have been reading one memorial after another, eulogies, tributes, encomia, to and for Ralph Stanley.  Most of them focus on his voice (click on the links for the full articles):   “You don’t replace a Ralph Stanley,” said Eric … Continue reading →

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HA’ppenings: Del Resurrects Woody!

Posted on June 28, 2016 by

Woody Guthrie reportedly left some 3,000 manuscript songs behind, most if not all lyrics without a hint of melody.  Back in the ’30s and ’40s there were no smart phones, tape recorders, and precious few wire recorders.  Radio stations had … Continue reading →

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