[NEohioPAL] Update: Ralph Stanley & Claire Lynch added

[The Kent Stage]

From: The Kent Stage <wrfaa at yahoo.com>
Subject: Update: Ralph Stanley & Claire Lynch added
To: wrfaa at yahoo.com
Date: Thursday, July 31, 2008, 3:45 PM





















For immediate release
July 31, 2008
330-677-5005
www.kentstage.org
wrfaa at yahoo.com 
tom at kentstage.org
    
 UPDATE 
 



Just announced: 
Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys  
plus Claire Lynch  
September 26
 The Kidney Brothers@ Kent's After Work Party - FREE
August 1 
 

The Kent Stage Lobby/Bar 
now open 5PM - 1AM 
 
 

Rio Neon @ Kent's 
 After Work Party - FREE
August 15 
 
NEW CONCERTS 


 Chatham County Line:  9/6 
Dan Hick & The Hot Licks: 9/10
Infamous String Dusters: 9/12
Savoy Brown: 9/13
One Under: 9/18
Donna The Buffalo: 9/25 
Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys + Claire Lynch: 9/26 
Leon Redbone: 9/27
Keller Williams: 10/23 


 
Check website for additional concerts/events 




Ralph Stanley & the Clinch Mountain Boys return to Kent with Claire Lynch 
  Friday September26 @ 8PM
 
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Born in Stratton, VA, in 1927, Ralph Stanley and his older brother Carter formed the Stanley Brothers and the Clinch Mountain Boys. In 1946 Ralph and Carter were being broadcast from radio station WCYB in Bristol, VA. The music, which was inspired by their Virginia mountain home, was encouraged by their mother, who taught Ralph the claw-hammer style of banjo picking that he and Carter became famous for. They recorded for such companies as the small Rich-R-Tone label and later Columbia, a relationship that lasted from 1949 until 1952. These classic sessions defined the Stanleys' own approach to bluegrass and made them as important as Bill Monroe. After leaving Columbia, the Stanleys were with Mercury, Starday, and King. Leaning toward more gospel at times, Carter and Ralph made a place for themselves in the music industry. In December 1966, Carter Stanley died in a Virginia hospital after a steady decline
 in health. He was just 41 years old. After much consideration and grief, Ralph carried on without Carter. Already their haunting mountain melodies made them stand apart from other bluegrass bands, but Ralph expanded upon this foundation and took his own "high lonesome" vocals to a new plane.
Popular at bluegrass festivals, Ralph and each edition of the Clinch Mountain Boys grew to be one of the most respected outfits in bluegrass. As far west as California and even up in the hollers of Kentucky, people were drawn to the poignant, mournful sound of Ralph Stanley's style. Different from all the rest, Ralph's ability to hit the right notes and chords made him a singer of trailblazing proportions. Ralph continued to record for a wide variety of labels, including Jalyn, Rebel, King Bluegrass, Blue Jay, Jessup, Stanleytone, his own label, and Freeland. A devoted family man, his constant touring took its toll on his first marriage, a union that produced daughters Lisa Joy and Tonya and oldest son Timothy. His second wife, Jimmie, also a singer, gave him another son late in life; Ralph II followed in both his father's and uncle's footsteps and played in the Clinch Mountain Boys with his dad. A Bluegrass Hall of Fame member along with Carter, Ralph
 Stanley was an inspiration to Dwight Yoakam, Emmylou Harris, the late Keith Whitley, and even Monroe acolyte Ricky Skaggs. With his raw emotions and Mother Stanley's three-fingered banjo technique, he helped bring the mountain style of bluegrass music to mainstream audiences. A full survey of the Stanley Brothers' career, including sides they recorded for several different labels, finally appeared in 2007 with Time-Life's three-disc Definitive Collection box set. ~ Jana Pendragon, All Music Guide 
 
Official Ralph Stanley Website
 
 Claire Lynch has long been recognized as a creative influence in bluegrass music - first for her early years with Alabama's Front Porch String Band (which was labeled as "a musical force to be reckoned with" by John Starling), and later for her superb singing and songwriting which have been recorded on five projects for Rounder Records. Two of those recordings were nominated for the Grammys and, among her many other nominations, a win was scored for "Female Vocalist of the Year" with IBMA in 1997.
In 2006, after a six-year hiatus from touring, she landed on her feet again with New Day which enjoyed a run on the Bluegrass Album Chart reaching #2, while "Train Long Gone" topped the Bluegrass Song Chart at #1 for two consecutive months. Much of the credit was due to her touring and recording mates who comprise the Claire Lynch Band and are award-winners themselves.
Although Claire's songwriting is an undeniable gift, it's her "captivating", "hillbilly angel" voice which has landed her spots on recordings from Linda Ronstadt to Dolly Parton and many in between. As one reviewer observed, "Claire's is one of those rare voices which instantly reveals a beautiful personality and allows her to speak directly to your heart..." 
 Official Claire Lynch Website

 Advance discount tickets: $25.00
Day of Show: $28.00 
 






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The Kidney Brothers 
@ 
Kent's Official After Work Party - FREE
 Friday August 1st @ Home Savings Bank Plaza  
 
Bob & Jack Kidney of Kent's own 15-60-75, The Numbers Band
  
Main Street-Kent and The Kent Stage are pleased to welcome The Kidney Brothers to Kent's Official After Work Party this Friday, August 1st from 5-8PM.  
 
 
Bob and Jack Kidney will make your jaw drop. We promise. As Bob said in Creem, "We are not interested in making hits; we are interested in making history." And make history is what they've done, with over 30 years of live performances in their Numbers Band, which has been praised by almost every national and several international music publications.  Robert and his brother, Jack, have toured Holland twice. The brothers also traveled to London, England in 1998 to perform in the Disastodrome! production by David Thomas.  Recently, the Kidney Brothers and the rest of the Numbers Band performed their 35th Anniversary concert at The Kent Stage.
 
Official Numbers Band Website
 
 
Kent's Official After Work Party will take place at the Home Savings Bank Plaza at the corner of Main and Water Streets in Downtown Kent.  This event is free and open to all. The  Western Reserve Folk Arts Association, (The non-profit organization which manages The Kent Stage) will be on hand selling Pepsi products, water, coffee, Miller Lite and Labatt as well as various snack foods. All proceeds will benefit The Kent Stage and Main Street-Kent.  Adding to the food offerings will be The Dawgfather selling his famous hot dogs, sausages and ribs and Anthony's Coffee & Cakes will have ice cream for sale.  For more info, please call 330-677-8000 or 330-677-5005.   






_____________________________________________________ The Kent Stage Lobby now open from 5PM - 1AM 
Live music, movies, a great beer selection & world-famous popcorn!! 
 
The lobby of The Kent Stage is now open every night of the week from 5 PM until 1AM with ALL drafts $2.50 during happy hour from 5 - 9 (except concert/event nights).  There will be music every night except Wednesday which is Attack of the FREE Movie Night.  Have a cold beer and check out a movie on the 30' screen.  For more details, check out at http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=21191007454 
or www.kentstage.org 




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Rio Neon  @  Kent's Official After Work Party  - FREE  Friday August 15st @ Home Savings Bank Plaza 


Main Street-Kent and The Kent Stage are pleased to welcome Rio Neon to Kent's Official After Work Party on Friday, August 15th from 5-8PM. 
 


Rio Neon; Folkjazz and more!
 
Featuring members with diverse music backgrounds, Rio Neon is fast becoming noticed for complex and unique vocal harmonies, as well as original compositions, and instrumental diversity.
With repertoire influences from Lambert, Hendrix, and Ross, Celtic traditions, old jazz and swing, oldtime music, tin pan alley, blues, and other styles, Rio Neon's shows are tight and full of fun! Come see us today !!
Rio Neon is:
Red Michel Vocal, guitar
Sally Kandel Vocal, percussion
Roger Phillips Vocal, guitar, mandolin
John Reynolds Violin, mandolin
Bob Smith Bass guitar 
Official Rio Neon Website
 Kent's Official After Work Party will take place at the Home Savings Bank Plaza at the corner of Main and Water Streets in Downtown Kent.  This event is free and open to all. The  Western Reserve Folk Arts Association, (The non-profit organization which manages The Kent Stage) will be on hand selling Pepsi products, water, coffee, Miller Lite and Labatt as well as various snack foods. Proceeds will benefit  Main Street-Kent.  Adding to the food offerings will be The Dawgfather selling his famous hot dogs, sausages and ribs and Anthony's Coffee & Cakes will have ice cream for sale.  For more info, please call 330-677-8000 or 330-677-5005.  
 





Upcoming Concerts & Events! 
 
The Kent Stage & Western Reserve Folk Arts Association(WRFAA) are please to announce the following concerts will be happening at 175 East Main Street in Downtown Kent in the very near future.  "We are very excited to bring world-class artists to town in September and October."  Thomas Simpson, principal owner of The Kent Stage & Director of WRFAA,  "We are looking forward to an exceptional Kent State Folk Festival in November as well as a very busy winter."   There are a number of concerts in the works as well as movies. film festivals, the Up From The River Festival, a performance by the Children's Musical Theater of Kent, and even a couple of skateboarding movies are scheduled for the fall.  
 
Recently announced concerts:



Chatham County Line: 9/6
 
Dan Hicks & The Hot Licks: 9/10
 
Infamous String Dusters: 9/12
 
Savoy Brown: 9/13 
 One Under: 9/18 
 Donna The Buffalo: 9/25 
 
Ralph Stanley & The Chinch Mountain Boys plus Claire Lynch: 9/26 
 Leon Redbone: 9/27  
 Keller Williams: 9/27
 
 

 







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 The Kent Stage is located at 175 East Main Street in downtown Kent, Ohio.  There is FREE parking behind the theater and on all city streets.  Advance tickets are available at Woodsy's Music and Spin-More Records in Kent, or at www.kentstage.org or call 1-800-595-4849 or 330-677-5005.  Tickets will also be available at the door.  Doors open one hour before concert.  If you have any questions please email us at wrfaa at yahoo.com or information at kentstage.org or call 330-677-5005. 
 
 







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