Meeting Ralph Stanley

Posted by Chap at 2/15/2008 11:46 AM and is filed under uncategorized

With all the politics going on this week, I forgot to mention the most exciting event of the week:  Wednesday, the General Assembly honored Ralph Stanley as its "Outstanding Virginian."

For those of you who don't know ...

Ralph Stanley is an absolute legend in the country music and bluegrass arena.  Fifty years ago, the Stanley Brothers created their own unique sound which came out of the hills of southwest Virginia.   Classics like "Gone Racing," "John Henry" and "Man of Constant Sorrow" are part of our music history. 

For those of you who aren't familiar, I highly recommend that you invest $15 in a CD.  It will be on one of your favorite albums.  It's definitely one of mine.

Anyway, I had a chance to meet Dr. Stanley and shake his hand. 



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  • 2/17/2008 7:37 PM teacherken wrote:
    hey Chap - I expect to get to Richmond between 2:30 and 3:00 on Thursday. Can you email me with a phone# so we can talk about getting together?
  • 2/18/2008 8:22 AM Chap wrote:
    TK: Call my office here at 804-698-7534. I have Transpo Committee on Thursday p.m. but would like to catch up.
    1. 2/19/2008 11:34 PM Anonymous wrote:
      will do

      and if we cannot catch up before the reception, maybe we can watch the debate together before I head north
  • 2/23/2008 5:45 PM PWConservative wrote:
    I Had the occasion to meet him when he played the JMU Concert hall, A Great Virginian for sure
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