This afternoon the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the recipients of their 2015 Special Awards. These are the proverbial "presented earlier in the day" trophies that you hear mentioned on all awards shows, including ours scheduled for this evening. These are focused
As had been expected, the International Bluegrass Music Association has announced plans to move their signature annual festival, Wide Open Bluegrass, into the Raleigh Convention Center for this weekend. Heavy rain and wind are forecast for Friday and Saturday making
I love coming to Ralaigh for IBMA. The whole town is always done up so nice with all sorts of fun ways of welcoming us bluegrass folks - from the moment we arrive at the airport, to walking around the city,
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the winners of their 2015 Momentum Awards. These are presented prior to the major bluegrass industry awards given out during the gala awards show on Thursday of this week. Momentum awards are meant to
On Tuesday, September 29, Pinecastle Records and Lorraine Jordan teamed up to sponsor a reception for DJ’s, promoters, and some other special guests at Lorraine’s Coffee House and Music in Garner, just outside Raleigh. A very nice buffet was provided
Tuesday at World of Bluegrass 2015 started awfully grey and gloomy, with a steady drizzle. But as the day proceeded, some glimmers of sunshine broke through the clouds. Overall, it looks like weather will be an issue all week here in
Also announced today during World of Bluegrass 2015 was news that Taylor Coughlin, Communications & Professional Development Director for the organization, is set to depart following this, their big annual event. Coughlin joined the IBMA staff in March of 2013 to serve as Publications/Special Projects Director, taking
The Board of Directors of the International Bluegrass Music Association has elected a new slate of officers to lead the organization. According to board members who asked not to be identified, previous Director Jon Weisberger, who was eligible for another term, did not stand
On Thursday, October 1, The International Bluegrass Music Awards show will be offered as a live, online video stream from the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, NC at 7:30 p.m. The stream will be offered at no charge to online viewers
The Bluegrass Today team is winding its way down to Raleigh, NC today for the 2015 World of Bluegrass, hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Association. It's always a whirlwind of activity with music all day and into the night, plenty
