Americana Vibes records has a new single and music video for Andy Hall of Infamous Stringdusters fame. It's a grassy instrumental featuring Hall on reso-guitar, accompanied by several other top players including Billy Strings on guitar. It's from his upcoming Squareneck
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Echoes From Another World from Jussi Syren & The Groundbreakers
Finland's top bluegrass entertainers, Jussi Syren & The Groundbreakers, are getting ready to release their 13th album, Bluegrass Voice, which is set to hit on June 9 from Bluelight Records. To mark the occasion, Jussi has released one of the tracks
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IBMA announces Bluegrass Ramble artists for ’23 World of Bluegrass
The International Bluegrass Music Association has today announced the artists who will be invited to showcase during the 2023 World of Bluegrass convention, as part of the annual Bluegrass Ramble in Raleigh, NC. Each act selected will have the opportunity
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Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association celebrates 40 years
The Heart of the Ozarks Bluegrass Association, located in West Plains, south-central Missouri, is celebrating four decades of music. The stated purpose of HOBA is "to further the education and the enjoyment of bluegrass music." All its officers and board
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Search for new IBMA Executive Director underway
The International Bluegrass Music Association has officially launched its search for a new Executive Director in the wake of their most recent ED, Pat Morris, taking his leave earlier this year to deal with a family health issue. Prior director
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June 1 deadline for IBMA Foundation scholarships
The good folks with the IBMA Foundation have asked us to remind everyone that there is a June 1 deadlines coming up for their five scholarships for college students with an interest in bluegrass music. These range from $1,000-$2,500 for
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IBMA adds two new awards for 2024
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced two new Awards to recognize non-musical professionals who contribute mightily to our industry. Both have been requested for several years by the membership, and the first recipients will be acknowledged at World of
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Makin’ Tracks To Macon from Starlett & Big John
Rebel Records has a third single this month from their hot new signees, Starlett & Big John, taken from their current album, Living in the South. They have also released a music video for the title track. Makin' Tracks To Macon
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Mel Bay adds two new instructional books
Mel Bay Publications has two new titles that should be of interest to bluegrass musicians, and those studying to become ones. First up, Hot Banjo Licks in the Different Musical Genres, written by Italian banjo player Claudio Parravicini, who has also
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Bill Monroe bust on display at Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame
Thanks to a long term loan from the Grand Ole Opry, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum now has the bronze sculpture of Bill Monroe made by Steve Shields on display in their lobby. An official unveiling ceremony was