The IBMA Foundation, the educational and philanthropic arm of the International Bluegrass Music Association, has announced that the deadline for their annual project grants is December 1, 2021. Each year the Foundation distributes roughly $14,000 to non-profit entities with a 501(c)(3)
Marshall Wilborn and Lynn Morris watch from the audience as Lynn is inducted into the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame - photo by Bill Reaves Bill Reaves captured some terrific photos during last night's IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards show, both from the
Tonight was bluegrass music’s big moment to shine, Though attendance is off this year at World of Bluegrass owing to contagion fears and vaccine requirements, there was still a strong showing at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts
We had an unexpected treat today when Sammy Passamano with 615 Hideaway brought Hillary Klug down to the media room at World of Bluegrass to perform a mini showcase for us. Hillary played fiddle, sang, and accompanied herself buck dancing,
We haven't noticed Balsam Range here at World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, though they don't live far away in western North Carolina. But they will be here soon if they aren't already for tonight's IBMA Bluegrass Awards. This past weekend they
This afternoon in a ceremony held in the ballroom of the Raleigh Convention Center, the International Bluegrass Music Association announced the winners of their 2021 Momentum Awards. These are given to artists in the early stages of their careers who
Pinecastle Records has a new single today for Deeper Shade of Blue, a track from the band's upcoming sophomore project with the label. The group hails from the Charlotte, North Carolina region and has been playing together for more the two
Mountain Home Music has released a music video for their current single with Jaelee Roberts, Think Again. This song is very much in the style Jaelee has adopted, an acoustic country vibe with bluegrass backing. It's the sound that convinced Sister
Most everyone who has studied bluegrass banjo will say that one of the most demanding aspects of mastering the style is learning the many ways to back up a vocalist or another instrumentalist in a band setting. Earl Scruggs, of
Oklahoma City will be the site of the inaugural Bricktown Banjo Bash, held next month as part of the American Banjo Museum's annual Banjo Fest. The Banjo Fest is held to honor each year's inductees into the Museum's Banjo Hall
