Seriously, who needs Nashville? I was among those not thrilled when IBMA packed up and moved World of Bluegrass from Nashville to Raleigh, N.C. The annual awards show taking place somewhere other than the historic Ryman? Unthinkable. The yearly business conference being held
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Steve Martin and Jens Kruger at IBMA
On Saturday afternoon, as World of Bluegrass was circling the drain, David Morris caught up with Steve Martin and Jens Kruger to discuss Jens being named the 2013 recipient of the Steve Martin Prize for Excellence in Banjo and Bluegrass
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Tony Rice speaks
There have been very few moments during the many years of IBMA Award Shows quite so poignant as Tony Rice's acceptance speech this past Thursday night when he was inducted into the Bluegrass Hall of Fame. Despite a bit of
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Smilin’ Dave gets shorn
Today was the day! Songwriter, Bluegrass Today correspondent, and noted bluegrass bon vivant David Morris went under the knife... or I should say, the clippers... in honor of bluegrass buddy John Miller, who is now completing the last of his treatments for tongue
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Bluegrass Weather Report – Pickin’ with Walter
Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent - and a new assistant SBC - with another bonus edition of the Bluegrass Weather Report for the final day of IBMA in Raleigh. Today's episode covers the banjo flash mob at the statue of
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2013 IBMA Awards Show photos
Here's the first gallery of Milo Farineau's images from the 2013 International Bluegrass Music Awards.
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Michael Cleveland at World of Bluegrass
Michael Cleveland, fiery fiddler and Flamekeeper's fearless leader, stopped by for a chat with David Morris earlier this week at IBMA.
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More Photos from Wednesday’s Bluegrass Ramble
The Bluegrass Ramble has been a popular new addition to this year's IBMA World of Bluegrass. Here are some pictures from around Raleigh during Wednesday's Bluegrass Ramble.
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Bluegrass Weather Report – 9/27/13
In honor of IBMA week in Raleigh, here's a bonus edition of the Bluegrass Weather Report, featuring our Special Correspondent, John Goad, and several guests.
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IBMA 2013 Red Carpet
Here are some photos from yesterday afternoon's Red Carpet pre-show, just prior to the 2013 International Bluegrass Music Awards at the Duke Energy Center in Raleigh, NC.