Kickoff jam with Special Consensus at The Lincoln Theatre (9/26/23) - photo © Frank Baker Frank Baker was on hand for the Bluegrass Ramble kickoff last night at The Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh. He captured live shots of Arkansauce, Country
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World of Bluegrass leaving Raleigh after 2024
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that they will looking for a new home for the World of Bluegrass convention and associated events following the 2024 conference in Raleigh, NC. The mid-week Business Conference, The Bluegrass Ramble, the Bluegrass
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IBMA Keynote: Matt Glaser puts new spin On American music styles
Matt Glaser delivers the Keynote Address at the 2023 World of Bluegrass - photo © Frank Baker Matt Glaser, artistic director of the Americans Roots Music Program at the Berklee College of Music, is a man on a mission. He shared his
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Bluegrass Today at World of Bluegrass 2023
It's here! The 2023 World of Bluegrass has begun, with the larger part of the bluegrass industry currently assembling at the Convention Center in Raleigh, NC. Artists, promoters, luthiers, broadcasters, artist representatives, manufacturers, songwriters, and business people of every kind
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IBMA Foundation launches Friends of the Foundation program
The IBMA Foundation, whose efforts consist of providing for the growth of bluegrass music worldwide through educational, fundraising, and charitable giving, has launched a new program called Friends of the Foundation to invite bluegrass lovers to assist them in their
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Joe Mullins shares his experiences at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Homecoming
This story is a contribution from Joe Mullins, recounting his time with the band at the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum earlier this month. with Paul Williams and Del McCoury Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers enjoyed one of
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Ken White named as IBMA Executive Director
The International Bluegrass Music Association has named Ken White as their new Executive Director, effective October 2. He steps in for interim ED Paul Schiminger, who had returned to the position following the resignation of Pat Morris earlier this year. White
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Stringbean author to speak at American Banjo Museum
Fans of banjo player and country music entertainer David "Stringbean" Akeman, as well as those with an interest in American music history, will have a unique opportunity on September 9 when the American Banjo Museum in Oklahoma City welcomes Taylor
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Ketch Secor and Molly Tuttle to host IBMA Bluegrass Awards
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that Ketch Secor of Old Crowe Medicine Show, and Molly Tuttle of Golden Highway, will host the 2023 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Show on September 28 in Raleigh, NC. This 34th annual edition of
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2023 Dove Bluegrass awards nominees
This week the Gospel Music Association announced the nominees for their 54th annual Dove Awards, honoring all sorts of gospel music artists in a variety of styles. Winners will be acknowledged during the Dove Awards show on October 17 at