IBMA Fan Fest, October 2-4, Celebrates Bluegrass Music

NASHVILLE, TENN.–Bluegrass music’s premier indoor festival is just around the corner!  Bluegrass fans will want to reserve their tickets as soon as possible for IBMA‘s Bluegrass Fan Fest, scheduled for October 2-4, 2009, at the Nashville Convention Center. The star-studded grand finale of World of Bluegrass Week (Sept. 28 – Oct. 4) will present the talents of more than 60 phenomenal acts on three stages: the Main Stage, the Masters Workshop Stage and the Grand Master Fiddler Championship.

Fan Fest tickets are available for purchase at the festival gate. Three-day, single-day and student rated tickets will be available when ticket sales open on Friday, October 2, at 8 a.m. at the ticket sales center located inside the 601 Commerce Street entrance of the Nashville Convention Center.  Three-day tickets are $95, single-day tickets are $55 per day, and student tickets are $35 with ID.  Children under 16 are admitted free with paid adult admission.

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International Bluegrass Music Association’s (IBMA) World of Bluegrass set for September 28 to October 4

NASHVILLE, TN – Twenty thousand fans and music industry professionals from all around the globe will converge on the Nashville Convention Center from September 28 to October 4 for the International Bluegrass Music Association‘s (IBMA) World of Bluegrass.  The week is equal parts homecoming, family reunion, expo, business conference, celebration, and music festival, highlighted by the International Bluegrass Music Awards which honor the year’s most outstanding talent.

To view a brief video about the unique World of Bluegrass experience, click here:
http://www.ibma.org/events.programs/wob/index.asp

The 20^th anniversary of the International Bluegrass Music Awards is the centerpiece of the week, when the music comes home to the historical Ryman Auditorium on Thursday evening, Oct. 1. While the best seats are among the celebrities in the hallowed pews of the Ryman for the all-star lineup, the show is also broadcast live on Sirius/XM and around the world via a syndicated radio network.  According to show co-producer Cindy Baucom, “The milestone 20th Anniversary IBMA Awards Show will truly be a night to remember as we bring together the biggest award winners of the past with the newest nominees, topped off with dynamic performances.”

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Northwest String Summit Confirmed for July 17-18-19, 2009

The Northwest’s premier acoustic music festival, The Northwest String Summit, returns for its eighth year to beautiful Horning’s Hideout in North Plains, Oregon, on July 17-18-19. The family friendly event boasts three days of nearly all-acoustic music, culminating each night with main stage performances from musical hosts Yonder Mountain String Band, this year joined by special guest Danny Barnes (Danny Barnes with Bad Livers, Tim O’Brien Band). Yonder Mountain String Band has been called the fastest growing acoustic band in history.

Also on the bill for the 2009 String Summit are The Del McCoury Band; Väsen – Sweden’s premier acoustic trio with guests Darol Anger (David Grisman Quintet, Psychograss) and Mike Marshall, (David Grisman Quintet, Psychograss); The Infamous String Dusters; Abalone Dots (all female acoustic band from Sweden); Bad Livers; Greensky Bluegrass; Strings for Industry with Darol Anger, Scott Law, Tye North (Leftover Salmon), Carlton Jackson; P. Whipped w/ Bryn Davies, Sharon Gilchrest and Megan McCormick; Hickster w/Benny “Burle” Galloway; Taarka and this year’s super jam, to be hosted by Danny Barnes, with Rob and Ronnie McCoury.  Past year’s Super Jam performers have included Bill Frisell, Chris Thile, David Grisman, Vassar Clements, Nick Forster, Jerry Douglas and Tim O’Brien.

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The 2nd Annual DelFest May 22-24, Allegany County Fairgrounds, Cumberland, MD

The festival will offer 3 days of intimate bluegrass, a band competition, interactive children’s programs, a craft fair featuring regional and international artisans, and an eclectic food court along with the chance to simply relax and camp with good friends in a festive environment.

DELFEST 2009 LINE-UP

Three days of bluegrass with The Del McCoury Band * Old Crow Medicine Show * Leftover Salmon * Sam Bush * Railroad Earth * Dark Star Orchestra * Peter Rowan and The Free Mexican Air Force * J.D. Crowe and The New South * Tim OBrien * Ollabelle * The Infamous Stringdusters * Steep Canyon Rangers * The Lee Boys * Joe Craven * Cornmeal * Crooked Still * Great American Taxi * Dan Paisley & The Southern Grass * Ronnie Bowman and the Committee * Davisson Brothers Band * Vinegar Creek Constituency

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