This report is a contribution from Skip Tucker of Birmingham, AL The legendary Birmingham bluegrass show band, Three on a String, wore tuxedos on stage for the first time in its storied half-century career. It had to. They were inducted over
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Bobby Maynard Family wins Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Award
The Bobby Maynard Family Band from Huntington, WV was named Best Bluegrass Band earlier this month at the 2023 Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Awards, held March 18 at The MACC in Prestonburg, KY. The "Appys" celebrate a wide variety of arts
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Grassers score noms in Canadian Folk Music Awards
When the 2023 Canadian Folk Music Awards are given out at the end of this month in Vancouver, there will be a number of bluegrass and old time artists eagerly anticipating the results. Announcements and distribution of awards will be made
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Executive Director Pat Morris leaving IBMA
A family medical issue is given as the reason for Pat Morris, the Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Association, to be stepping down from his position after only two years. His exit is set for March 24. Morris says
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European Bluegrass Music Association to be dissolved
The European Bluegrass Music Association (EBMA) Board is to recommend to the membership that EBMA should be dissolved. In a special notice issued on Sunday, March 5, 2023, the organization’s statement went on to say .. This decision has come after
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Women in Old Time Music exhibit coming to BCMM
The Birthplace of Country Music Museum in Bristol, VA has announced a new special exhibit for 2023, entitled I'Ve Endured: Women in Old-Time Music. It is set to open on March 23, and remain so through December 31. The exhibit will
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IBMA Foundation announces 2023 Arnold Shultz grant recipients
The IBMA Foundation, the philanthropic and educational arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced the recipients of their 2023 Arnold Shultz Fund grants to encourage participation in bluegrass music by people of color. Dr. Richard Brown, co-chair of the Arnold
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New President for the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society
Outgoing CBMS President Kevin Slick welcomes his successor, John Pierce Speaking of the Colorado Bluegrass Music Society, which we were earlier this week, it turns out that the organization has seen a change of leadership. After serving as President of the Society
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Changes coming for World of Bluegrass in Raleigh?
Rendering of proposed convention center and amphitheater in downtown Raleigh At a press conference yesterday, officials with the Raleigh Convention Center, current home for the IBMA's annual World of Bluegrass convention, and the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau, announced
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California Report: CBA Bluegrass Breakdown’s new directions
CBA Bluegrass Breakdown editor/graphic designer, Jason and Gina Dilg Long-time readers of the California Bluegrass Association member's monthly newsletter, the Bluegrass Breakdown, noticed big changes during the pandemic including a smaller footprint with fewer columns with a professional-looking glossy print finish,