IBMA

We posted last month about the upcoming revision to the IBMA's Discover Bluegrass DVD, a major part of the organization's efforts to cultivate interest in bluegrass music among younger students. Though most of the material in this video will remain

We heard this week from Phil Bankester, pére of the singing Bankester Family of Illinois, and a video producer with Genuine Human Productions in Nashville. Phil was at The Station Inn on Tuesday for the weekly Mashville Brigade show to

Here's our annual reminder that this Friday (1/15) is the postmark deadline for any bands or artists who would like to submit an application to showcase at IBMA 2010. These showcase appearances will put you in front of a great

Dan Hays, Executive Director of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has published an article on the IBMA web site that nicely capsulizes the vision and focus of the organization. The article is prompted by the recognition of 2010 as the

Just a reminder that applications for Leadership Bluegrass 2010 are due this week. Completed applications must be received by Friday, November 13, and forms can be found on the IBMA web site. This 3 day program (March 9-11) brings together people

IBMA old-timers will remember The Executive Inn in Owensboro, KY where the first 10 years of World Of Bluegrass were held. It is often recalled as smaller, yes, but more intimate, with the experience of the music ringing up through

Speaking of Steve Martin (see previous post), here's another in our series of 2009 Red Carpet videos. These were filmed immediately prior to the IBMA Award Show. This particular video features Doug McKelway interviewing John McEueun, who was instrumental in the production

Here's another in our series of 2009 Red Carpet videos. These were filmed immediately prior to the IBMA Award Show. This one features Katy Daley interviewing The Gibson Brothers, Eric and Leigh. http://media.libsyn.com/media/thegrasscast/gibson.flv

Here's another in our series of 2009 Red Carpet videos. These were filmed immediately prior to the IBMA Award Show. This one features Katy Daley interviewing Terry & Cindy Baucom. http://media.libsyn.com/media/thegrasscast/baucom.flv

Here's another in our series of 2009 Red Carpet videos. These were filmed immediately prior to the IBMA Award Show. This one features Katy Daley interviewing Patrick McAvinue and his fiancée Sarah Fitzmaurice. http://media.libsyn.com/media/thegrasscast/mcavinue.flv