Phil Zimmerman and one of his classic photos of David Grisman, Sam Bush, and Peter Rowan The Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Owensboro, KY has announced the acquisition of the complete collection of photographs and recordings from photographer
The International Bluegrass Music Association is now accepting applications from artists interested in showcasing during the 2021 World of Bluegrass convention, scheduled for September 28 through October 2 in Raleigh, NC. These applications are open to any bluegrass acts looking to
Anyone remember Z Mandolins? A couple of years ago a media executive and mandolin enthusiast named Lee Zapis set to work creating a F-5 style instrument made almost entirely of a carbon fiber composite material. He researched this as an experiment,
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that they are moving forward with plans to hold their annual World of Bluegrass convention in Raleigh, NC at the end of September, with a mix of in-person and online events, depending on
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the results of the election held earlier this year for three seats on their Board of Directors. Board members are chosen by professional voting members of the organization, within their constituent category. Up for
Who are those masked women? Why it's the ladies of Sister Sadie, who found the time on Friday, March 12, to visit the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum in Nashville and see the display dedicated to them. It's
This afternoon in a special online Grammy Premiere ceremony, Billy Strings was awarded the 2021 Best Bluegrass Album award for his Home project on Rounder Records. Like all of the recipients today, Billy accepted from home in his own online presentation.
IBMA’s board of directors and staff are hard at work to determine how World of Bluegrass will be held in 2021. In a perfect world, of course, the business conference and music fair would be held in person in late September
Stephen Wang and Tray Wellington, 2021 recipients of Arnold Shultz Fund grants The IBMA Foundation has today announced $12,050 in grants during the first year of their newly-established Arnold Shultz Fund, created last year to encourage participation in bluegrass music by people
The Blue Ridge Music Center in Galax, VA is offering a free virtual business conference on Friday, February 26, entitled A Place in the Band: Women in Bluegrass and American Roots Music. This live event is part of a series
