Author: Brance

  • IBMA Recorded Event Of The Year Nominees for 2005

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    This award is for a recorded album performance on which 50% or more of the songs represent special collaboration between two or more featured artists (individuals or groups) who do not regularly record together and who are known primarily for

  • IBMA Emerging Artist Of The Year Nominees for 2005

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    Award for a group or individual, new to the national bluegrass scene, which has made considerable advances artistically and/or commercially during the eligibility period. The band or individual should be performing under its/his/her name on a regular basis and not

  • IBMA Dobro Player Of The Year Nominees for 2005

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    The award for the artist who, on recorded and/or in-person performance during the specified time period, has shown an extraordinary mastery of their instrument. The award goes to the individual. The nominees for Dobro Player Of The Year for 2005 are:

  • IBMA Fiddle Player Of The Year Nominees for 2005

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    The award for the artist who, on recorded and/or in-person performance during the specified time period, has shown an extraordinary mastery of their instrument. The award goes to the individual. The nominees for Fiddle Player Of The Year for 2005 are:

  • IBMA Guitar Player Of The Year Nominees for 2005

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    The award for the artist who, on recorded and/or in-person performance during the specified time period, has shown an extraordinary mastery of their instrument. The award goes to the individual. The nominees for Guitar Player Of The Year for 2005 are:

  • Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver: Band for the ages

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    This press release was emailed to us from Donica Christensen, Doyle's PR agent. DOYLE LAWSON & QUICKSILVER: BAND FOR THE AGES New video on CMT"s "Wide Open Country", & eclectic tour schedule prove that after 25 years, stalwart band leader Doyle Lawson

  • Alison Krauss rocks VH1

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    Billboard is reporting that an upcoming installment of the VH1 series Decades Rock Live will include Alison Krauss as one of the guests. It seems the rest of the world is discovering what we bluegrassers knew all along, Alison Rocks! Bonnie

  • Del McCoury hires Alan Bartam on bass

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    The Del McCoury Band has a new member. Del has hired bassist Alan Bartram to replace long time band member Mike Bub, who left the band two months ago. Here's the announcement that was made on Del's website: As of August

  • St. Louis Flatpick

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    Bull Harman asked us to remind everyone about the St. Louis Flatpick Guitar Workshop Weekend. The event takes place March 10-12, 2006 in St. Louis, MO. Featured instructors include: Guitar Tim May Brad Davis Banjo Ned Luberecki John Lawless