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Our Special Correspondent is back with some more information from World of Bluegrass 2013. [jwplayer player="1" mediaid="54701"]
The late night showcases have always been a staple of IBMA's World of Bluegrass Business Conference. This year, the late night showcases have gone through a bit of change. Under the name "Bluegrass Ramble," the showcases have been moved from the typical convention center and are taking place in various venues throughout Raleigh. This change [...]
Here's our Special Bluegrass Correspondent, chronicling his first day at the 2013 World of Bluegrass. [jwplayer player="1" mediaid="54660"]
Away from the advertised barrooms and dives of the Official Bluegrass Ramble, a small hotel suite at Raleigh's City Center Marriott was packed to the brim. It's a good thing the local fire marshall was unaware of this gig, because those not sitting on chairs, tables, and laps were standing shoulder to shoulder. Every year, [...]
Shortly after arriving at IBMA in Raleigh, we had a chance to chat with Slovak banjo picker Richard Cifersky, who shared news about his new solo album, his new band (Bill Faster), and his ongoing efforts to promote bluegrass music in Eastern Europe. [jwplayer player="1" mediaid="54657"]
Earlier this afternoon here in Raleigh, the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the winners of their 2013 Momentum Award. This honor, which debuted during last year's convention, is meant to bring attention to artists and business people in the early stages of their career, and more experienced members of the community who are helping bring [...]
A reader recently asked if I would consider, at some point, addressing the issue of playing for free. I replied: “Sure, for 80 bucks I will.” After some negotiation, my fee was reduced to barter payment of a used lime green iPhone cover, and a half peck of apples. After receiving that bounty, I could [...]
Bluegrass is alive and well and is poised to grow for years to come, but members of IBMA need to embrace contemporary pickers instead of trying to ostracize them, Punch Brothers banjo player Noam Pikelny said Tuesday in his keynote address at World of Bluegrass 2013. If music fans think something is bluegrass, that's good [...]
The 13th Annual Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion festival wrapped up on Sunday. After some rain on Saturday, the sun and pleasant temps were a welcome change, obviously helping increase attendance on Sunday. Great weather and outstanding entertainment makes for happy fans. The fans were even happier because the acts on the Country Mural Stage [...]
