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IBMA is to Host another Webinar on 16th August on Recording Acoustic Instruments. Do you have a bluegrass band that’s just getting started, or are you interested in exploring the idea of recording your group to save some money and also just to enjoy the creative experience? This IBMA webinar is for you. Their webinar [...]
The folks at the International Bluegrass Music Association have launched a new website at www.ibma.org. IBMA is gearing up for the 2011 IBMA World of Bluegrass week in Nashville in September The new site attemptes to be a major step toward a more useful and professional web presence. In similar news IBMA hope shortly to [...]
News from the IBMA stables is that the artist list for the IBMA Bluegrass Fan Fest 2011 has been announced. There’s not much hope of me getting there this year but for those who can make it, this is a stellar lineup and evidence of the quality of the event which attracts such a gathering. [...]
Award-winning artist, bandleader, songwriter and mandolin monster Sam Bush will host this year’s 22nd annual International Bluegrass Music Awards. The award night is scheduled for Thursday, 29th September, from 7:30pm and will be staged at Nashville’s historic RymanTheatre . It is my pleasure to return as the host for the 2011 IBMA Awards. As a [...]
IBMA Members Elect Leaders to the Board. Professional members of the International Bluegrass Music Association recently participated in annual elections to determine several positions on the organization’s board of directors. One new face will be added to the board and three were re-elected to new terms. Those elected and the membership categories they represent are: [...]
IBMA Bluegrass Scholarship Prize. The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the first annual IBMA Bluegrass Scholarship Prize. A cash award of $100 will be announced at the IBMA Award Ceremony, and presented to the developing scholar who presents the best paper on an aspect of bluegrass music at a juried academic conference within the [...]
IBMA has announced that this year’s World of Bluegrass will be different from anything you’ve experienced before at the annual Business Conference, Awards Show and Bluegrass Fan Fest. You’ll be in the same building but there will be a fresh, new atmosphere that’s open & welcoming to professionals, part-timers and fans. Some of the changes [...]
IBMA to Host July 12 Webinar Getting a Solid Return on your Investment: Prepping, Attending & Following Up for World of Bluegrass 2011 The intense schedule and after hours music at music industry conferences like IBMA’s World of Bluegrass can be overwhelming for some attendees. There can be so much going on that, if you’re [...]
Artists are you making the media work for you? Publicity is an essential tool in promoting an artist’s career, a new product or an event. But once you are in front of the microphone, are you prepared to deliver your message in a concise, engaging manner? Are you ready to take full advantage of every [...]
News From IBMA – Webinar 19th April. Do your cold calls feel 32 degrees and below? Is closing a deal harder than catching a greased pig? Join us for a webinar that addresses selling issues for folks in the acoustic music business. We will share our success stories and troubleshoot the hurdles we face daily. [...]
IBMA has to announced the acts have been invited to perform in featured showcases for their colleagues in the bluegrass industry during the organization’s 2011 Business Conference. The purpose of these presentations is to introduce the group’s talent and material to event producers, broadcasters, labels, media and other prominent industry professionals attending the events. Bearfoot [...]
Drawing on Lessons from Music of The Beatles John Pennell is presenting a seminar via the web on What Bluegrass Songwriters & Artists Can Learn from the Music of the Beatles. It is scheduled for 24th March 2011 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm p.m. US Central time. Course Description: Renowned bluegrass songwriter and longtime student of [...]
For those suffering withdrawals from the incompatibility of Tabview software as a result of the new MacOSX Lion upgrade there is now a new version of Tabview for OSX 10.7. The following website will provide you with a link to download the appropriate version of software for Tabview for Lion.
News from the IBMA stables is that the artist list for the IBMA Bluegrass Fan Fest 2011 has been announced. There’s not much hope of me getting there this year but for those who can make it, this is a stellar lineup and evidence of the quality of the event which attracts such a gathering. [...]
The Top 66 International Bluegrass Chart Bluegrass music has a new, weekly bluegrass album radio airplay chart. Here every bluegrass broadcaster is invited to join and submit reports to the The Top 66 International Bluegrass Chart, which will be hosted on TheAlternateRoot.com, the largest online Americana music publications with more than 80,000 viewers a week. [...]
In an effort to continue professional development opportunities for the bluegrass industry beyond the annual World of Bluegrass Business Conference based in Nashville, the International Bluegrass Music Association is kicking off a series of online ‘webinars’ on various topics. The first online course, titled Creating Strategic Alliances on Facebook, will be open to 25 participants [...]
Rural Rhythm Records is proud to announce the release New Bluegrass and Old Heartaches by Bobby Osborne and The Rocky Top X-press. The album was produced by Glen Duncan, Bobby Osborne and Boj (Bobby Osborne, Jr.) and contains new and old songs … [Read More...]
Putumayo announces the May 22nd release of Bluegrass, an engaging collection featuring many of the genre’s most renowned artists along with exciting new discoveries. The album is Putumayo’s first venture into the world of bluegrass and … [Read More...]
Rural Rhythm Records has announced the release of Marty Raybon's latest album Southern Roots and Branches. Award winning artist Marty Raybon's album contains classics from his previous solo albums, new original songs and an acoustic version of … [Read More...]
Native Home Music has announced the release of Little Black Train's second LP, a lively romp through 12 tracks of down-home fun titled Barn Dance. The all-acoustic trio of veteran pickers mixes up an unlikely blend of old-timey songs, bluesy … [Read More...]
Wendy Jackson has sent through an update on this year's Kelly Country Pick with this year's line up almost complete. The team is somewhat excited to have a whole host of new acts on board for 2012, and a number of performers attending the … [Read More...]
This Mecca of Bluegrass Includes 8 Big Days of Entertainment with Over 55 Bands. The 46th Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival will be held from the 9th to the 16 June, 2012 at the Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Music Park … [Read More...]
Here's news of a new bluegrass festival for South Australia in September this year. South Australia has just become a lot more interesting this September with plans to launch the inaugural Wirrina Bluegrass Festival. The Wirrina Bluegrass Festival … [Read More...]
Three time Golden Guitar winners, The Davidson Brothers, and the legendary Hamilton County Bluegrass Band from New Zealand will be headlining the 18th annual Redlands Bluegrass Festival this year. The three-day festival is scheduled for 13th to … [Read More...]
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