• Music Success in Nine Weeks – IBMA Workshop 9/27/10

    This post is a contribution from Terri Holloway, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See her profile here. Ariel Hyatt, somewhat younger than your intrepid IBMA World of Bluegrass correspondent, gave a wonderful lecture on how to be a musical success

  • In Memory of John: The John Hartford Stringband

    This post is a contribution from Mike Reed, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See his profile here. As part of the Monday night IBMA Artist Showcase, the John Hartford Stringband took the stage to present songs from their new album

  • Brand New Strings: Firmly in the Tradition

    This post is a contribution from Mike Reed, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See his profile here. The Monday night IBMA Artist Showcase featured Brand New Strings, a relatively new band (2008) who had their first release, "No Strings Attached,"

  • Dare to Be Different – Bell Buckle TN 9/26/10

    This post is a contribution from Terri Holloway, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See her profile here. This is the fourth year for this “different” festival (Dare To Be Different Showcase). The Bell Buckle Cafe and Banquet Hall opens up