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DIGITAL DOWNLOAD ONLY.This rare session with one of the giants of bluegrass and old-time music is a must for players and fans alike. Starting with clawhammer Ralph teaches a variety of ways to up-pick and frail on these tunes: “Shout Little Lulie,” “Little Birdie,” “Cripple Creek” and “Cuttin’ the Cornbread.” Moving into three-finger bluegrass picking he breaks down “Little Maggie,” “Dickenson County Breakdown,” “Clinch Mountain Backstep,” “Train 45” and “Hard Times.” Ralph discusses his background, early influences, and other subjects; plays duets with late fiddler Curly Ray Cline and is joined by the Clinch Mountain Boys for performances of “Man of Constant Sorrow,” “How Mountain Girls Can Love,” more. Tab included as either booklet or PDF file on the disc. 90 min.