Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with a look at day one at SPBGMA.
SPBGMA
-
-
New Jeanette Williams single at SPBGMA
Jeanette Williams has long been a favorite of the folks who attend the annual convention of the Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America. She has thrice won their Female Vocalist of the Year award in the Traditional category,
-
Bluegrass Weather Report – 1/28/14
Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent with this week's Bluegrass Weather Report, looking this weekend's 2014 SPBGMA Convention in Nashville.
-
2014 SPBGMA nominees announced
The Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America has announced the nominees for their 40th Annual SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards. The winners will be determined by fan balloting, and announced during the 2014 SPBGMA convention in Nashville, January 30-February
-
Almost Heaven in Tennessee
For the past four years, my wife Valerie and I have enjoyed a mid-winter infusion of bluegrass by attending the annual SPBGMA convention in Nashville. Held at the Music City Sheraton Hotel, many attendees enjoy the contest, concerts, exhibits, and
-
SPBGMA 2013 wrap up
SPBGMA 2013 is all over but for the unpacking, washing of clothes... and posting of video. Here's a final look at the scene on the ground from John Goad.
-
The Meyers at SPBGMA
We found a video of 2013 SPBGMA International Bluegrass Band Championship, The Meyer Bluegrass Band, performing one of the songs that led to them taking the trophy on Sunday afternoon. The Missouri band consists of siblings John Meyer on banjo, David
-
Jammin’ with the Rage
Over the weekend at SPBGMA, Rhonda Vincent & the Rage hosted an open jam in the lobby of the Sheraton Music City Hotel, where the convention was held. All were invited to pick with Rhonda and the boys, and quite
-
2013 SPBGMA Award Winners
The winners of the 2013 SPBGMA Fan's Choice Awards have been announced here in Nashville at their 39th annual convention. Performances at the awards show included Nothin' Fancy, Darin & Brooke Aldridge, The Gibson Brothers, Rarely Herd, Randy Waller & the
-
SPBGMA snippets
Terry and I have been enjoying spending time here at SPBGMA with so many of the fine folks who create, promote, broadcast and write this wonderful bluegrass music we love so well. Roland White spent much of the afternoon at the