• IBMA… Day 1

    Like a great many other folks here at the World Of Bluegrass, Brance and I are moving a little slowly this morning. The first day at IBMA, for those who exhibit in the trade show, involves a frantic rush to load

  • Tim O’Brien concert at the Violin Shop

    This post is a contribution from Tim Kruzic, banjo player with Blue Daze. Tim is a long time friend of Bluegrass Today who has been involved with IBMA on many levels over the past several years. Serving on various committees

  • Awards Poll Update – 9/25/06

    World of Bluegrass week has begun and so this will be the last Awards Poll update before the actual awards show Thursday evening. Last week 18% of the registered users had voted in the poll. The number of voters has increased

  • Made it…

    Brance and I are here in Nashville, and will begin posting news (and photos) as our IBMA schedules allow. We had intended to pass along a few bits last night, but apparently the folks at the hotel were flummoxed by

  • On the road…

    Brance and I are heading to Nashville, arriving Sunday afternoon at the scene of the upcoming IBMA World Of Bluegrass and Fan Fest. We'll post with whatever news we pick up on the ground, as well as any photos we are

  • Panel discussion and mentor sessions

    I thought I'd let all our readers know about a couple events I'll be involved with at IBMA next week. On Tuesday the 26th from 10 to 11:45 I'll be a panelist at a discussion entitled Internet Promotions: MySpace and Beyond!

  • IBMA Events database here all week

    Just a quick reminder to anyone who will be attending the IBMA World Of Bluegrass and Fan Fest: Our searchable, printable version of the IBMA week schedule of events is available now on Bluegrass Today, and will be up all

  • Duhks contest for Magfest

    The folks at JamBase, together with Sugar Hill Records and MagnoliaFest have put together a special contest and prize package to celebrate the release of the new Duhks CD, Migrations. Contest winners will receive VIP passes to MagnoliaFest, held October 19-22

  • Winfield winners list posted

    The list of winners from the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS has been posted on the festival's web site, but finding them is a tiny bit counterintuitive. Once you get to their site, click on "Contests" in the sidebar,

  • Live-blogging the IBMA Awards Show

    Just as we did last year, Bluegrass Today will offer live-blog coverage of the International Bluegrass Music Awards next Thursday (9/29) from The Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville. If you aren't able to attend, or listen to the show