The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the invited showcase acts for the 2015 World of Bluegrass, held in Raleigh, NC (September 29 – October 2). These artists and bands were selected by a panel of music experts, and will perform at various time during IBMA week as part of the Bluegrass Ramble.
Invited this year are:
- April Verch
- Ash Breeze Band
- Big Virginia Sky
- Blue Mafia
- Bradford Lee Folk and the Bluegrass Playboys
- Caribou Mountain Collective
- Charm City Junction
- Chris Henry and The Hardcore Grass
- Detour
- Donna Hughes
- Front Country
- Gold Heart
- Greg Blake
- Hank Smith & Lindsey Tims
- Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys
- Mipso
- Rex McGee
- Rob Ickes and Trey Hensley
- Ryan Cavanaugh
- Songs of the Fall
- Steve Gulley & New Pinnacle
- Taarka
- The Lonesome Ace Stringband
- The Missy Werner Band
- The Original Five
- The Steel Wheels
- The Tyler Williams Band
- Unspoken Tradition
- Vickie Vaughn Band
- Wood & Wire
Each act will receive multiple opportunities to perform during the week. A number of locations in or near the Raleigh Convention Center will host these live performance events, which are open to World of Bluegrass registrants and those purchasing the special music pass.
Added for the first time in 2015 will be afternoon showcase performances, in addition to the lunchtime and after hours shows. A dedicated private transportation system will again be provided to assist registrants in getting to and from the many showcase venues, and the convention center and nearby hotels.
Full registration details can be found on the IBMA web site.
