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Our friends at Mandolin Cafe have made the audio from the 2006 LoarFest West panel discussions available on their site. Participants were Roger Siminoff, Darryl Wolfe, Charlie Derrington, Dan Beimborn and Bruce Harvie, moderated by Mandolin Cafe's Scott Tichenor. We recorded an interview yesterday with Craig Wilson, one of the organizers of the LoarFest West [...]
We will try to get some of the many photos from last night up on the site before we have to head down to staff Bluegrass Today booth in the Exhibit Hall. We have many from Wednesday night's showcases as well, and from the Exhibit Hall yesterday, so look for dozens of IBMA photos here [...]
Be sure to check in on the Grand Ole Opry broadcast this weekend, as they have taken on a bluegrass theme in recognition of IBMA week here in Nashville. The Friday and Saturday night radio shows will feature bluegrass artists, and the live TV coverage on GAC Saturday evening is all bluegrass as well. Friday [...]
Well folks, it looks like another night of the International Bluegrass Music Awards has come and gone. Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to the folks at IBMA (especially Tina Potter) and the people at The Grand Old Opry for their hospitality and assistance. We have hundreds of great photos, and will pick the [...]
Award for an outstanding recorded performance by an artist or artists, first commercially released during the specified time period (Award to artist(s), producer, and label). The Album Of The Year for 2006 is: Album Title links to audio Artist(s) links to artist(s) Label links to label Celebration of Life Musicians Against Childhood Cancer Various Skaggs [...]
This award is for an outstanding recorded performance by an artist or artists featuring instrumental music, new or old, first commercially released during the eligibility period. An album project is eligible when 50% or more of its songs are instrumental performances. (Award to featured artist(s), producer, and label): The Instrumental Album Of The Year for [...]
The awards for artists who, on recorded and/or in-person performance during the specified time period, have shown an extraordinary mastery of their instruments. The awards go to the artists. The Mandolin Player Of The Year for 2006 is: Adam Steffey web site bio audio Review past recipients of this award.
The award for a group who regularly performs together that has shown outstanding recorded and in-person performance in the area of vocal performance. It is not limited to groups which only perform vocally. The award goes to each group member. The Vocal Group Of The Year for 2006 is: Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver web site [...]
The awards for artists who, on recorded and/or in-person performance during the specified time period, have shown an extraordinary mastery of their instruments. The awards go to the artists. The Guitar Player Of The Year for 2006 is: Bryan Sutton web site bio audio Review past recipients of this award.
The awards for artists who, on recorded and/or in-person performance during the specified time period, have shown an extraordinary mastery of their instruments. The awards go to the artists. The Bass Player Of The Year for 2006 is: Missy Raines web site bio audio Review past recipients of this award.
