Hands down the best episode yet! I am a huge fan of every generation of the Stanley Family, Carter & Ralph, Ralph II and Nathan, they are all amazingly talented and so are all the many Clinch Mountain Boys that have played with each one of those gentlemen. I have been to that musuem many many times and I learn something new each and everytime that I go. It is great that you both were able to highlight Clintwood, VA and the Dr. Ralph Stanley & Traditional Mountain Music Center, it is certainly a centerpiece of Dickenson County. Thanks again for all that you both do, it is truly amazing!
thanks for the kind words, we really appreciate them. It was our first time there and we were blown away by how nice it is and a beautiful facility. A real landmark.
My family is from Clintwood. Before heading up to 23. Getting ready to visit in a few months. Home awsy from home. And I am also a Wallace. My uncle was a van over and my mom and grandmother lived on camp creek. That is where my grandpa is buried
I'm glad Shawn's art gets the appreciation it deserves. Shawn and I are first cousins, and I'm awfully proud of his artistic skills, and it's great to have another artist in the family. :)
Grew up across the street from the Courthouse there, my best friend's uncle owned the White Star cafe. Later moved down to Flemingtown... thanks for this tour, I've not been through in a few years now. Brings back all the good memories!!
That's where my family is from "Phipps & Stanley " lived on The Lake Rd. All my family at that cemetery. Should of went to the top of the mountain where the John Flanagan Lake is, so beautiful.
Sir my name is Jordan Rivers and these here are the Soggy Bottom Boys out of Cottonelia, MS. Songs of salvation to salve the soul. We hear that you pay good money to sing into a can. Love that movie and can almost quote most of it. Love this video Shane keep up the great work!!
Great show from you two. My late great father played the banjo, and loved what we call in Ohio, Bluegrass music esp. Ralph Stanley. Hey, now that I think about it, his favorite guitarist was Eric Clapton. How cool is that? Liked the story about the petticoat government. Love it when women get a chance to show how smart they are.
The museum was sure neat. I loved the music of Ralph Stanley. O'Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorite movies and soundtrack album. So much great music on there with top talent. That concert that was a PBS special from the "Down from the Mountain Tour" was a great televised show especially with that incredible version of "Pretty Polly" done by Patty Loveless and Dr. Stanley was incredible. She held that note towards the end of the song for what seemed like forever. This looks like it's a nice area. You all did a great job, as always. Drive safe in your travels.
Grew up on Lick Creek, between Sandlick & Fremont. Several family members buried in the cemetery. My grandmother was a cook at the White Star and the jail years ago (nobody made better soup beans, green beans or cornbread than her). Never owned or drove a vehicle, walked to work. I know y'all can't show every nook and cranny, but if you would have went straight through the light rather than turning right towards Truist bank there is an old museum on the left, Cumberland Museum, it's closed down now but the building is still there. It was a neat place to visit growing up. Keep up the good work.
My mom was from Clintwood, my dad from Clinchco and I grew up in Haysi. My sister currently lives in Clintwood...no matter where I have lived all over the world Dickenson County will always be home! You should do a video of Haysi including a trip to the Breaks Interstate Park - the most beautiful place on earth.
My favorite episode too, Walrus. I love this music and feel so fortunate to have seen Ralph Stanley perform many times here in Colorado as well as at bluegrass festivals back east. My band favorite line up with Dr. Stanley was with Ricky Skaggs, Keith Whitley, Jack Cooke ( on bass), and Curly Ray Cline on fiddle (as a fiddler he is one of my music heroes). Renfro Proffit on guitar was also great. Hey, Shane, you have a nice voice! You should learn guitar and start The Real Appalachia Band. But as my granpa always told me, “Don’t give up your da job.” 😄
Clintwood was where patriarch of my father's side of the family originally settled in 1769. The patriarch was also named Joseph Kiser. That name has been passed down a number of times to my great grandfather and then to me.
My first wife's Mother was a Kiser, and she told me that her and her sister had dated the Carter brother's as a young woman . Her maiden name was Wylodean Kiser... married Vernard Salyers.
@@dlmullins9054 The Kiser name is still well known around that part of Virginia. And I know the name Mullins is well known around there and into Eastern Kentucky.
Loved the Ralph Stanley museum! Enjoyed this! Been many years since I have been through that area on my way to old Kentucky.....thanks stay safe always and God bless y'all....🙏❤
Great video! Love the music and such a beautiful museum. You guys are so funny and I get a kick out of the way you tease one another. Such a fun and interesting channel.
I grew up in Clintwood. My parents used to own the Greenhouse across from tue library. Its no longer there but we still hve a house right outside of town.
I'm enjoying this video of you guys going to the museum of Dr Ralph Stanley..I'm planning on going there for the first time next month and going up to the bluegrass festival at the home place of the Dr Ralph Stanley. Thanks.
Trying not to cry. I was born in the first house on the right. Past cemetery. On the the corner. White frame house. Singleton’s. My grandparents and aunt are buried beside the road, just down from where we lived. I have/will always call it home.
I was looking up Lee "Captain Tugg" Reynolds (most DC baby boomers have fond memories of his show) who apparently is from and buried here. So, I wondered if y'all reviewed it. Sure enough here we are! Teach us some about Clintwood. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video!! I spent the better part of my life around there, mostly in haysi which isn't to far from clintwood. Lots and lot and LOTS of really great memories and some not so great ones as well! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for a trip down memory lane!
I really enjoyed your video about the Ralph Stanley Museum. Thank you so very much! Carter and Ralph are my distant relatives and my father, Sidney Edwards, used to make music with them back in their early years. Keep up your good, and interesting, work. I grew up in Nora, Virginia. I would so love to see a feature on Nora and Deaconess Margaret D. Binns, my mentor and life-long inspiration who touched the lives of so many who once lived in Nora and surrounding area.
I'm from Haysi Up on Backbone rdg if you're looking for curves take a trip there! I had a shop In CW for a long time and I know Jason he's a great guy! I live in New Orleans now and sure do miss ole Dickenson cty.. Love y'alls videos but I have to say I got all teary eyed watching this episode ❤
Hello Melody and Shane. I thought you guys where heading to Clintwood after you passed thru Pound! All my relatives on my moms side were from Dickenson County. I saw the Disney movie "The Shagy Dog" with my brother and cousins at the down town theater you passed, back in the early 60's. Also, I saw the house where one of my great aunts lived. It was the house on the corner across from the Gas and Go station. This was a great video as usual. The last time I was in Clintwood, back in 2018, I donated a 1955 edition of the book "Virginia's Little Baby", to the Historical Society. It's the 75th anniversary of Dickenson County. Thanks for the video. Later.👍
If a hollow can be a holler, I reckon a banjo can be a banjer! That museum is totally wonderful. Thank you so much for showing it to us. Shane, you completely nailed it with your rendition of "O, death!" Don't underestimate your vocal skills! (And -- was her name Dora Wallace? -- the hostess at the museum is definitely talented when it comes to reproducing that Stanley sound too.) I know others have said it, but this is one of (if not THE) best videos you two have produced. You really deserve to burst through that 30K subscribers goal real soon, and my hope is that 50K, 100K and beyond will be following right behind. I hope you realize how talented and warm-hearted you are -- in other words, you're the best of what Appalachia has been, is now, and will be for a long, long time, Lord willing.
That's my gospel groups stomping grounds. 3 guys in the group are from Clintwood. In the section she talks about the possum skin banjo. One of our guys family is in the picture. The Mullins family sang for over 65 years in Clintwood.
y'all are too cute !!! giving town population numbers driving past the cemetery lolol 😹 i will concur with lots of other comments: great vid! i just love your adventures 🖤
Great vid y’all. Thank you for highlighting my hometown. My friend Dora at the museum is such a great host. Did you notice Clintwood High School was gone? Ty for mentioning the VA’s Baby part, Melody. I admin the #VAsBaby social media accts.
yes, seeing the high school gone was so sad. I didn't realize that had happened. You do a great job with the Virginia's Baby social media, we appreciate your support.
Home of the Jetter Baker Center formerly the Mullins Theater,I think it was restored a few years back.There's a mural on that building,not sure if its the same one you showes in the video.
I appreciate all your research and relaying all that information during your videos. Beautiful and informative. 🥰 Shane sounds pretty good!! Gotcha some music 🎶 and belt it out 😄
That mansion was originally the home of John Perry Chase, father of Roland Ephraim Chase (August 14, 1867 - September 14, 1948) was an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates.
Enjoyed this video. My wife and I have put this on our list of places to visit. The Ralph Stanley Museum looks like an awesome place. Are there any local cafes in the town? Thanks!
Yes, you would enjoy the museum a lot. I will have to defer to a local (hopefully someone will chime in) on the food choices. We ate in Pound that day.
My father was born in clinchco Virginia in 1929 and I am planning a trip this year to clinchco. The last time I was there is when I was about 10. I was wondering if you could help me find out some information about who or where I could go to find out something about him. I don’t know a lot about clinchco. I know my dad use to always go back for clinchco day. He brought me home t-shirt from clinchco day. I was hoping you could lead me to someone or place I could go and find history about my father and his family. I was told there is a Jessee cemetery where his family is buried but it is on private land and we are not allowed to visit. Looking for help
Now I've aheard of Sleepy Hollow up younder around New York. But in these here parts we ain't got no such thing. We got hollers. Just a josh'n ya. Like watching y'all.
Hands down the best episode yet! I am a huge fan of every generation of the Stanley Family, Carter & Ralph, Ralph II and Nathan, they are all amazingly talented and so are all the many Clinch Mountain Boys that have played with each one of those gentlemen. I have been to that musuem many many times and I learn something new each and everytime that I go. It is great that you both were able to highlight Clintwood, VA and the Dr. Ralph Stanley & Traditional Mountain Music Center, it is certainly a centerpiece of Dickenson County. Thanks again for all that you both do, it is truly amazing!
Well said! You took the words right out of my mouth.
thanks for the kind words, we really appreciate them. It was our first time there and we were blown away by how nice it is and a beautiful facility. A real landmark.
My family is from Clintwood. Before heading up to 23. Getting ready to visit in a few months. Home awsy from home. And I am also a Wallace. My uncle was a van over and my mom and grandmother lived on camp creek. That is where my grandpa is buried
I'm glad Shawn's art gets the appreciation it deserves. Shawn and I are first cousins, and I'm awfully proud of his artistic skills, and it's great to have another artist in the family. :)
What a beautiful place to visit in VA!! The mansion was gorgeous located in such a historic place. Thank you for another wonderful video.
thank you, Judy, we really appreciate you
Grew up across the street from the Courthouse there, my best friend's uncle owned the White Star cafe. Later moved down to Flemingtown... thanks for this tour, I've not been through in a few years now. Brings back all the good memories!!
That's where my family is from "Phipps & Stanley " lived on The Lake Rd.
All my family at that cemetery. Should of went to the top of the mountain where the John Flanagan Lake is, so beautiful.
Sir my name is Jordan Rivers and these here are the Soggy Bottom Boys out of Cottonelia, MS. Songs of salvation to salve the soul. We hear that you pay good money to sing into a can. Love that movie and can almost quote most of it. Love this video Shane keep up the great work!!
Thanks so much, glad you liked it. Such a great movie.
My preacher is from Clintwood. Can’t wait to share this with him
What a very graceful and kind trip y,all took me on . love y,all Mike
thank ya so much, MIke
Great show from you two. My late great father played the banjo, and loved what we call in Ohio, Bluegrass music esp. Ralph Stanley. Hey, now that I think about it, his favorite guitarist was Eric Clapton. How cool is that? Liked the story about the petticoat government. Love it when women get a chance to show how smart they are.
Yes, the petticoat government story is one of our favorites
I need a cup of coffee myself Melody!
The museum was sure neat. I loved the music of Ralph Stanley. O'Brother Where Art Thou is one of my favorite movies and soundtrack album. So much great music on there with top talent. That concert that was a PBS special from the "Down from the Mountain Tour" was a great televised show especially with that incredible version of "Pretty Polly" done by Patty Loveless and Dr. Stanley was incredible. She held that note towards the end of the song for what seemed like forever. This looks like it's a nice area. You all did a great job, as always. Drive safe in your travels.
thank you so much, Patty Loveless and Ralph Stanley make some great music together
Fun fact: my mother Julie and my cousin Ashley worked on both murals you guys saw on the side of those buildings!!! Such a rich history!
My dads from Clintwood. I've never been though, lots of family there I've never met. Thanks for the video!!!
Glad you enjoyed seeing it
Grew up on Lick Creek, between Sandlick & Fremont. Several family members buried in the cemetery. My grandmother was a cook at the White Star and the jail years ago (nobody made better soup beans, green beans or cornbread than her). Never owned or drove a vehicle, walked to work. I know y'all can't show every nook and cranny, but if you would have went straight through the light rather than turning right towards Truist bank there is an old museum on the left, Cumberland Museum, it's closed down now but the building is still there. It was a neat place to visit growing up. Keep up the good work.
Places like these museums are part of our regional history for all of us that are born, raised, and live throughout Appalachia.
Thank you Melody and Shane, great tour. Melody I was not aware of the petticoat government there, thank you!
glad you got something out of the video, thank you, Robin
Have to say, my favorite episode to date. I'm going to have to see that museum.
that is fantastic, I think you'll really enjoy the museum
My mom was from Clintwood, my dad from Clinchco and I grew up in Haysi. My sister currently lives in Clintwood...no matter where I have lived all over the world Dickenson County will always be home! You should do a video of Haysi including a trip to the Breaks Interstate Park - the most beautiful place on earth.
We’ve been trying to get over that way for a long long time. Hope it works out to go back soon.
My favorite episode too, Walrus. I love this music and feel so fortunate to have seen Ralph Stanley perform many times here in Colorado as well as at bluegrass festivals back east.
My band favorite line up with Dr. Stanley was with Ricky Skaggs, Keith Whitley, Jack Cooke ( on bass), and Curly Ray Cline on fiddle (as a fiddler he is one of my music heroes). Renfro Proffit on guitar was also great.
Hey, Shane, you have a nice voice! You should learn guitar and start The Real Appalachia Band. But as my granpa always told me, “Don’t give up your da job.” 😄
Clintwood was where patriarch of my father's side of the family originally settled in 1769. The patriarch was also named Joseph Kiser. That name has been passed down a number of times to my great grandfather and then to me.
My first wife's Mother was a Kiser, and she told me that her and her sister had dated the Carter brother's as a young woman . Her maiden name was Wylodean Kiser... married Vernard Salyers.
@@dlmullins9054 The Kiser name is still well known around that part of Virginia. And I know the name Mullins is well known around there and into Eastern Kentucky.
Knew quite a few kisers!
Was your relative the sherriff of Wise county ?
If so Did he marry a Payne from Sandy Ridge ?
@@donlove3741 Not sure how I would be related.
Loved the Ralph Stanley museum! Enjoyed this! Been many years since I have been through that area on my way to old Kentucky.....thanks stay safe always and God bless y'all....🙏❤
Great video! Love the music and such a beautiful museum. You guys are so funny and I get a kick out of the way you tease one another. Such a fun and interesting channel.
Thank you!
I grew up in Clintwood. My parents used to own the Greenhouse across from tue library. Its no longer there but we still hve a house right outside of town.
I'm enjoying this video of you guys going to the museum of Dr Ralph Stanley..I'm planning on going there for the first time next month and going up to the bluegrass festival at the home place of the Dr Ralph Stanley. Thanks.
I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hope you have a safe and fun trip.
Trying not to cry. I was born in the first house on the right. Past cemetery. On the the corner. White frame house. Singleton’s. My grandparents and aunt are buried beside the road, just down from where we lived.
I have/will always call it home.
I'm glad it touched you
I was looking up Lee "Captain Tugg" Reynolds (most DC baby boomers have fond memories of his show) who apparently is from and buried here. So, I wondered if y'all reviewed it. Sure enough here we are! Teach us some about Clintwood. Thanks!
Another great video thanks for sharing. Many thumbs up to all of your videos. Stay well & safe out there guys.
thank you so much, Thomas
Thank you so much for this video!! I spent the better part of my life around there, mostly in haysi which isn't to far from clintwood. Lots and lot and LOTS of really great memories and some not so great ones as well! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 Thank you for a trip down memory lane!
I really enjoyed your video about the Ralph Stanley Museum. Thank you so very much! Carter and Ralph are my distant relatives and my father, Sidney Edwards, used to make music with them back in their early years. Keep up your good, and interesting, work. I grew up in Nora, Virginia. I would so love to see a feature on Nora and Deaconess Margaret D. Binns, my mentor and life-long inspiration who touched the lives of so many who once lived in Nora and surrounding area.
Thanks again for what you guys are doing..I'm interested and excited about the trip to the bluegrass finest Dr.Ralph Stanley..
I'm from Haysi Up on Backbone rdg if you're looking for curves take a trip there!
I had a shop In CW for a long time and I know Jason he's a great guy!
I live in New Orleans now and sure do miss ole Dickenson cty..
Love y'alls videos but I have to say I got all teary eyed watching this episode ❤
glad we could bring you a little bit of home. Hope you're doing well in the Crescent City
Great video we greatly enjoyed the Stanley museum! Love to go there, thanks, keep up the great job! Proud of y’all!!
Thank you so much, hope you folks are doing well. Always makes our day to see your name,.
Home of the Clintwood Green Wave
you know it
Great man me and my dad loved his singing
Hello Melody and Shane. I thought you guys where heading to Clintwood after you passed thru Pound! All my relatives on my moms side were from Dickenson County. I saw the Disney movie "The Shagy Dog" with my brother and cousins at the down town theater you passed, back in the early 60's. Also, I saw the house where one of my great aunts lived. It was the house on the corner across from the Gas and Go station. This was a great video as usual. The last time I was in Clintwood, back in 2018, I donated a 1955 edition of the book "Virginia's Little Baby", to the Historical Society. It's the 75th anniversary of Dickenson County. Thanks for the video. Later.👍
that is awesome, I am not familiar with the Virginia's Little Baby book but it sounds like it is perfect for the town
If a hollow can be a holler, I reckon a banjo can be a banjer! That museum is totally wonderful. Thank you so much for showing it to us.
Shane, you completely nailed it with your rendition of "O, death!" Don't underestimate your vocal skills! (And -- was her name Dora Wallace? -- the hostess at the museum is definitely talented when it comes to reproducing that Stanley sound too.)
I know others have said it, but this is one of (if not THE) best videos you two have produced. You really deserve to burst through that 30K subscribers goal real soon, and my hope is that 50K, 100K and beyond will be following right behind. I hope you realize how talented and warm-hearted you are -- in other words, you're the best of what Appalachia has been, is now, and will be for a long, long time, Lord willing.
thanks so much. Yes, I agree, I was surprised to see Dora nail it so well lol. We appreciate your kind words more than you know.
That's my gospel groups stomping grounds. 3 guys in the group are from Clintwood. In the section she talks about the possum skin banjo. One of our guys family is in the picture. The Mullins family sang for over 65 years in Clintwood.
Thank you both for another interesting and informative video. Great job!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Freakin awesome video y’all thank you for sharing ❤️
Thanks for watching!
y'all are too cute !!!
giving town population numbers driving past the cemetery lolol 😹
i will concur with lots of other comments: great vid! i just love your adventures 🖤
thank you so much, we tend to put our feet in our mouths sometimes lol
Great vid y’all. Thank you for highlighting my hometown. My friend Dora at the museum is such a great host. Did you notice Clintwood High School was gone? Ty for mentioning the VA’s Baby part, Melody. I admin the #VAsBaby social media accts.
yes, seeing the high school gone was so sad. I didn't realize that had happened. You do a great job with the Virginia's Baby social media, we appreciate your support.
Awesome Video, Thank you
thanks so much!
I really enjoyed it,I’d love to see you do one in the future on Ralph Stanley!
Great suggestion!
Home of the Jetter Baker Center formerly the Mullins Theater,I think it was restored a few years back.There's a mural on that building,not sure if its the same one you showes in the video.
I appreciate all your research and relaying all that information during your videos. Beautiful and informative. 🥰
Shane sounds pretty good!! Gotcha some music 🎶 and belt it out 😄
you're way too kind lol
That mansion was originally the home of John Perry Chase, father of Roland Ephraim Chase (August 14, 1867 - September 14, 1948) was an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as a member of the Virginia Senate and House of Delegates.
thanks for the info!
Clintwood, Clint Eastwood. No doubt they've heard that before.
You're in my hometown now. Small area but good place to live.
that is awesome
Very Nice Video, might add, Shane, heard your singing, dont quit your day job !!!
you sure know how to hurt a guy lol
Enjoyed this video. My wife and I have put this on our list of places to visit. The Ralph Stanley Museum looks like an awesome place. Are there any local cafes in the town? Thanks!
Yes, you would enjoy the museum a lot. I will have to defer to a local (hopefully someone will chime in) on the food choices. We ate in Pound that day.
Fun museum trip!
The black raspberry milkshake at the Dari King is amazing. If you ever go by there again, pick one up!
Oh man, that sounds amazing
My home town. Without the old high school buildings though, it just doesn't seem like the same place to me.
it is definitely a loss for the town
@@realappalachia Once historic places are gone, they're gone for good. Part of Clintwood's identity has been forever lost.
Hey Loston!
@@glasgavlen Howdy!
Best keg party ever!!!
My father was born in clinchco Virginia in 1929 and I am planning a trip this year to clinchco. The last time I was there is when I was about 10. I was wondering if you could help me find out some information about who or where I could go to find out something about him. I don’t know a lot about clinchco. I know my dad use to always go back for clinchco day. He brought me home t-shirt from clinchco day. I was hoping you could lead me to someone or place I could go and find history about my father and his family. I was told there is a Jessee cemetery where his family is buried but it is on private land and we are not allowed to visit. Looking for help
Ha! I lived there when the new school was being built!
Dadgum Shane, You made us all in constant sorrow after that rendition. I mean fine job? .-)
so help me...lol
My uncle purchased a banjo through JCPENNEY in 1970. He paid $200.00 for it. It trimmed out in 14 carot gold.
that sounds like a real winner
Now I've aheard of Sleepy Hollow up younder around New York. But in these here parts we ain't got no such thing. We got hollers. Just a josh'n ya. Like watching y'all.
thanks so much, Jody
Great video. Didn't know about the museum.
Y'all didn't show the possum skin banger
the ONLY piece of video that had a glitch in it...shew, you could fry an egg on my head when I couldnt get that to upload
The youngest? WOW!
Was that Counce or Counts? @about 23:00
it was Counts
If y’all watch American Pickers they was in Clintwood and donated something to the museum can’t remember what it was
I saw that on UA-cam after we went there, I think it was some pictures
So what was the name of the book? I don't think you mentioned it.
thanks, I knew I was forgetting something...PETEY THE PINK-TAILED POSSUM: A SCHOOL TAIl lol
Love Appalachia.
That's where I live
First time I went to Cali I pronounced La Jolla with a hard J sound. Yes I’m a rube 😂
😂
Melody were you saying Shane is or wants to be a Dapper Dan?
I was telling him he was like George in O Brother with his hair 😆 He would’ve definitely been a Dapper Dan fan. - Melody
@@realappalachia Gotcha!
By the way Melody I been meaning to tell you how much I like the sign you bought (not this video)! Buz
I like your videos but damn these areas are economically depressed. I mean coal and the confederacy is no future. I wish them all well.
Gotta get me some dapper dan
i hear it is great stuff lol
FOP !
Ralph Stanley museum what's a waste of taxpayers money.
Clintwood got wifi??? 😂
Should have at least checked out the new school since you were so close