World of Bluegrass week, and the Wide Open Bluegrass festival that follows, is always the high point of the year for bluegrass lovers, especially those of us who work in the industry. It's the only time when dang near everyone is congregated in the same spot for a few days, allowing for happy reunions, catching [...]
Frank Baker was prowling the Duke Energy Performing Arts Center last night, capturing images of the various presenters, winners, performers, and Hall of Fame inductees during the 30th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, NC.
Mile Twelve at The Lincoln Theater - photo by Frank Baker Frank Baker made the rounds at two of the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble venues, the artist showcase programs held at clubs around downtown Raleigh in the evenings after the daytime business events. He caught Barefoot Movement at The Pour House, and Mile Twelve and Bill [...]
Tonight at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, the 30th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards were hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Recipients were announced in 17 categories, honoring the top pickers and singers in the bluegrass community. These winners are chosen by their peers in the industry, in a multi-ballot process [...]
Pete Wernick hosts the 2019 IBMA Industry Awards - photo by Frank Baker Today's annual IBMA Industry Awards luncheon recognized outstanding work in non-performing industry categories, including graphic designers, writers, liner notes, sound engineering, events, and songwriters, plus several Distinguished Achievement Awards. Host Pete Wernick delivered opening remarks with sponsors Homespun providing a nice welcome [...]
For those who can't be in Raleigh tonight for the 30th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, there are two opportunities to tune in for the celebration. The IBMA is streaming the awards show over Facebook live. Starting at 7:30 p.m. (EDT), you can follow along as the various awards are announced, and the music is [...]
Slocan Ramblers at the 2019 IBMA Momentum Awards - photo by Frank Baker Here is a closer look at yesterday's Momentum Awards luncheon, through the lens of Frank Baker. He caught some great shots of both the showcase performers, and the several winners.
Stephen Ruffo knows how to put on a big show. He is the man behind the scenes at Wintergrass, and for many years, he and Patrice O’Neill ran the Mandolin Symposium for David Grisman and Mike Marshall in Santa Cruz, California. The IBMA Awards Show at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts this [...]
World of Bluegrass week, and the Wide Open Bluegrass festival that follows, is always the high point of the year for bluegrass lovers, especially those of us who work in the industry. It's the only time when dang near everyone is congregated in the same spot for a few days, allowing for happy reunions, catching [...] 
Frank Baker was prowling the Duke Energy Performing Arts Center last night, capturing images of the various presenters, winners, performers, and Hall of Fame inductees during the 30th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards in Raleigh, NC. 
The Earls of Leicester on the IBMA Red Carpet - photo © Tara Linhardt Thursday of IBMA week is famous for awards. There is an Industry Awards Luncheon with live shows and lifetime Distinguished Achievement Awards, and this year's Industry awards going to graphic designers, liner notes writers, sound engineers, broadcasters, songwriters, events, and those [...] 
Mile Twelve at The Lincoln Theater - photo by Frank Baker Frank Baker made the rounds at two of the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble venues, the artist showcase programs held at clubs around downtown Raleigh in the evenings after the daytime business events. He caught Barefoot Movement at The Pour House, and Mile Twelve and Bill [...] 
Tonight at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts, the 30th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards were hosted by the International Bluegrass Music Association. Recipients were announced in 17 categories, honoring the top pickers and singers in the bluegrass community. These winners are chosen by their peers in the industry, in a multi-ballot process [...] 
Pete Wernick hosts the 2019 IBMA Industry Awards - photo by Frank Baker Today's annual IBMA Industry Awards luncheon recognized outstanding work in non-performing industry categories, including graphic designers, writers, liner notes, sound engineering, events, and songwriters, plus several Distinguished Achievement Awards. Host Pete Wernick delivered opening remarks with sponsors Homespun providing a nice welcome [...] 
Brooke Aldridge tries her hand at soundhole at World of Bluegrass 2019 - photo © Tara Linhardt Wednesday of World of Bluegrass was another-jam packed day (as are all days of IBMA) here in Raleigh, North Carolina. Loads of helpful tips for all sorts of industry professionals, showcases of bands, interviews being conducted, recordings and [...] 
Slocan Ramblers at the 2019 IBMA Momentum Awards - photo by Frank Baker Here is a closer look at yesterday's Momentum Awards luncheon, through the lens of Frank Baker. He caught some great shots of both the showcase performers, and the several winners. 
Stephen Ruffo knows how to put on a big show. He is the man behind the scenes at Wintergrass, and for many years, he and Patrice O’Neill ran the Mandolin Symposium for David Grisman and Mike Marshall in Santa Cruz, California. The IBMA Awards Show at the Duke Energy Center for the Performing Arts this [...] 