IBMA

  • IBMA exhibitor report

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    Brance and I had a busy week at IBMA earlier this month, but were not able to stay for the Fan Fest which ran that weekend (10/3-4). Our impression of the World Of Bluegrass trade show was that attendance was

  • Whew… IBMA 2008 recap

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    Another busy IBMA has come and gone. We will have a few more World Of Bluegrass posts on Bluegrass Today before this week is out, including a number of videos. Brance is till putting the finishing touches on our Red Carpet

  • No Chris Thile at IBMA?

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    Each year when the IBMA Awards nominations are announced, there are a couple of glaring absences in the roll call. For 2008, neither Cherryholmes nor any members of Punch Brothers were nominated, and Punch received only a single nomination, for

  • Getting set to start!

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    Here we go folks! The 2008 International Bluegrass Music Awards are about to begin. Show time is 9:30 p.m. (EDT) and we are in place, ready to bring you all the winners as they are announced. Refresh your browser every few minutes

  • Live blogging the Awards Show

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    Be sure to have your eyes glued to your screen tonight as Brance and I live blog the awards show here in Nashville. We'll be in amongst 'em in the Ryman Auditorium pecking away at our keyboards, posting the winners

  • BluegrassCountry Thursday schedule

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    WAMU's Bluegrass Country will once again be broadcasting live from IBMA today (10/2), from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m. (EDT). You can catch their signal via audio streaming online, and via HD Radio (88.5-2) in the Washington DC

  • Wednesday luncheon showcases

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    This afternoon's (10/1) official IBMA showcase offered a number of surprises - new faces, even with familiar acts. Brance and I were there to catch it all while we grabbed a plate or two of "free food." Alecia Nugent was first

  • Great stuff – coming soon

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    Brance and I have a ton of great photos to share, and reports from last night's and this afternoon's showcase performances. We have one more meeting today, and then a space of time to get photos and info together, and posted

  • Bluegrass Country Wednesday schedule

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    WAMU's Bluegrass Country will again be broadcasting live from IBMA this afternoon, bringing a taste of the 2008 World Of Bluegrass event to listeners worldwide who are unable to attend. Wednesday's (10/1) lineup include will include performances from Lonesome River Band