• We love you, man

    This post is a contribution from Tom Bibey, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. You can see his profile here. Sam Bush is “creating new circles,” but in his 2010 IBMA keynote speech it is clear he has all respect for

  • 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,"

  • Jimmy Bowen sounds off

    This post is a contribution from David Morris, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See his profile here. A handful of participants in a tax seminar on the opening day of the World of Bluegrass conference in Nashville got an earful

  • Dr. Banjo’s Bluegrass Method

    This post is a contribution from Tom Bibey, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. You can see his profile here. Hello. My name is Dr. Tom Bibey. I am one of a team of roving reporters assigned to cover the IBMA

  • Our 2010 IBMA correspondents

    We'd like to take a few minutes to introduce you all to the good folks who will be covering the 2010 World Of Bluegrass events in Nashville this week for The Bluegras Blog. There is a profile created for each of

  • 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

  • WAMU’s Bluegrass Country at IBMA

    WAMU's Bluegrass Country will once again be broadcasting live from IBMA for several hours each day. Most of your favorite on-air personalities are in Nashville this week, and the Bluegrass Country steam will go live from the 4th floor of