• European Bluegrass – Swedish Style

    This post is a contribution from Terri Holloway, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See her profile here. While sitting on the bench this afternoon this writer had the wonderful pleasure of talking with the guys from Downtown Ramblers, who have

  • More conversations from the bench

    This post is a contribution from Terri Holloway, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See her profile here. We had so much fun yesterday talking with people walking by that we thought we'd try it again today. This bench is located

  • IBMA Showcase: Lou Reid & Carolina

    This post is a contribution from Mike Reed, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. Photos for this post come from Roy Swann. As part of the Wednesday night IBMA Showcase, Lou Reid & Carolina (Lou Reid - Mandolin & vocals, Christy

  • IBMA Showcase: The Infamous Stringdusters

    This post is a contribution from Mike Reed, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. Photos for this post come from Roy Swann. The Infamous Stringdusters (Chris Pandolfi - banjo, Andy Hall - dobro, Andy Falco - guitar, Jeremy Garrett - fiddle,

  • IBMA Tuesday showcase: The Boxcars

    This post is a contribution from Mike Reed, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. Photos for this post come from Roy Swann. What constitutes a new group in Bluegrass? The Boxcars (Adam Steffey - mandolin, Ron Stewart - banjo/fiddle, Keith Garrett -

  • IBMA Tuesday showcase: Cherryholmes

    This post is a contribution from Mike Reed, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. Photos for this post come from Roy Swann. The kids are growing up. Cherryholmes (Jere Cherryholmes - bass, Sandy Cherryholmes - mandolin & guitar, Cia Cherryholmes - banjo,

  • Day Two of the IBMA Experience

    This post is a contribution from Jim Gabehart, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. He will report all week about his experiences at IBMA as he tries to promote his new group, Jim & Valerie Gabehart. You can see his

  • IBMA After Hours: A Few Surprises

    This post is a contribution from Mike Reed, one of our 2010 IBMA correspondents. See his profile here. After the Main Showcase performances, folks moved to the many different rooms set up for performances, many by new artists or those with