Bluegrass Asociations News

  • Bean Blossom Memorial Brick Wall Project

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    Here's an idea for those who would like to support a worthy cause with their Christmas gift-giving, one that also speaks to the pesky "what do you get for the bluegrass fan who has everything" dilemma. The Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation

  • SEBA celebrates 25 years

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    The SouthEastern Bluegrass Association (SEBA) has reached quite a milestone. This weekend, they will mark their 25th Anniversary supporting and promoting bluegrass music with a special concert and workshop in Duluth, GA. From a group of pickers at the 1984 Diamond

  • Apply now for EBMA 2010

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    Now that IBMA week is in the books, it's time to get ready for EWOB, the European World Of Bluegrass, held in Voorthuizen, the Netherlands, May 13-15, 2010. Bands interested in showcasing at the EWOB festival can apply between now and

  • Sam Bush and his Major Award

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    Sam Bush was honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award on Thursday night by the Americana Music Association. His trophy was a handpainted Gibson mandolin - one of the new Sam Bush Limited Edition Inspired By ‘34 Fern models announced earlier

  • Bluegrass acts take JPF Awards

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    Last week's Just Plain Folks Awards in Nashville brought good news to a number of our favorite bluegrass gals. Donna Hughes, Valerie Smith and Donna Ulisse each won in different categories. Hughes took Bluegrass Album for Gaining Wisdom, Ulisse, Bluegrass Song

  • IBMA Award Nominees for 2009

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    Yesterday, the nominees for the 2009 International Bluegrass Awards were announced in Nashville. Winners will be announced on October 1 at the International Bluegrass Awards show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. The list is comprised of the most celebrated artists

  • 2009 IBMA nominees announced

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    The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the nominees for their 2009 International Bluegrass Music Awards. There aren't any surprises among this list of worthies, with perennial favorites like Doyle Lawson, Del McCoury, Blue Highway, IIIrd Tyme Out, Dailey & Vincent,

  • Just another brick in the wall?

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    Well, it will be a special brick if you take the The Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundationup on their offer and adopt a brick in their Memorial Brick Wall Project. The Foundation is trying to raise sufficient funds to purchase the Bill

  • Sam Bush: AMA lifetime achievement award

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    Multi-instrumental legend Sam Bush is to receive the Americana Music Association's Lifetime Achievement for Instrumentalist award at a ceremony later in the year. Bush will be presented with the award at the 8th Annual Americana Honors and Awards ceremony, which