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Introducing a New Depot for Bluegrass Music
Bluegrass music is no longer under-represented in the Phoenix metro area! In 2014, R&R Productions was formed by two long-time bluegrass devotees, James Reams and Ned Robbins, to promote all things...
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IBMA Board Hemorrhaging Continues with Three More Resignations
Three more board members of the International Bluegrass Music Association have tendered their resignations. Brian Smith, Henri Deschamps and Elizabeth Wightman joined others who have earlier submitted...
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Nashville or LA: Session Aces Rate Two Schools of Recording
/CMA/By Michael Ross During a recent conversation, session guitar whiz Guthrie Trapp casually referenced a distinction between classic Nashville studio procedure and what he described as Los Angeles or...
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Thoughts & Observations of the IBMA Board
First of all, this is an opinion piece -- not a news story. I've been reading comments through social media, the web, emails sent to me and comments on Cybergrass. There are certainly a lot of upset...
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IBMA Desires Change for the Future...
For as long as I was a member of IBMA and for the many years since, people have always been asking for change. They want a change. The board needs to change. This or that needs to change. Change....
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Vector Management Adds Nathan Stanley to Roster
Nashville, TN -- Rising bluegrass prodigy Nathan Stanley has recently joined the Ken Levitan co-founded Vector Management roster for representation. Following his "Bluegrass Album of the Year" win at...
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Belk Seeks Southern Musicians for 2015 Southern Music Showcase
Charlotte, NC -- As part of its 2015 The Road South campaign, Belk, the nation's largest family owned and operated department store, announced today its second year of the Southern Musician Showcase....
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Telefunken to Sponsor Podunk Bluegrass and Litchfield Jazz Fests
Telefunken Elektroakustik of South Windsor, Connecticut, recently sponsored two important and historic music festivals in their home state. The Litchfield Jazz Festival, a favorite of the public and...
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IBMA in Need of New Ethics & Conflict of Interest Policies
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) has a long history of leadership problems. In virtually every case, the underlying issue was "transparency" or, the lack there of. The lack of...
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Dolly Parton Signs Producer Development Deal with NBC
Universal City, CA -- NBC has signed a development deal with Dolly Parton, one of the most honored female country musicians of all time and an American icon. The network will develop a slate of...
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International Bluegrass Music Museum Begins Executive Director Search
The International Bluegrass Music Museum's board of trustees announced in December that Gabrielle M. Gray, the museum's chief executive, would be ending her exceptional 12-year tenure as the museum's...
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Steep Canyon Rangers Partner with SevenBar Aviation
The Steep Canyon Rangers are proud to announce our new partnership with SevenBar Aviation, a leading air medical provider with more than 65 years of experience delivering quality service. Central to...
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Gold Heart Signs with Mountain Fever Records
Willis, VA -- Mountain Fever Records is proud to announce they have signed Gold Heart to their label. The sister-trio's first single from their upcoming album will be released in early Spring. Gold...
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AirPlay Direct Continues As Year Round Sponsor Of IBMA
AirPlay Direct is pleased to announce that their relationship continues to grow and evolve every year with IBMA… and this year is no exception. AirPlay Direct’s year-round sponsor relationship with...
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Chantilly Farm Bluegrass & BBQ Festival Expands to Two Days
Organizers are adding a second day to one of the area’s fastest growing outdoor heritage music events. In its fifth year, the Chantilly Farm Bluegrass and BBQ Festival will take place on May 22-23,...
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Orange Blossom Records Signs Steve Harris
Callahan, FL -- Orange Blossom Records is proud to announce they have signed Steve Harris to the label and will release his all gospel solo album, Sundown in April 2015.Steve is the lead singer and...
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NewTown Signs with Moonstruck Management
Nashville, TN --- NewTown has inked a new business relationship with Moonstruck Management, the booking and management firm that handles stellar bluegrass acts including Dr. Ralph Stanley, Russell...
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Concord Music Group Acquires Sugar Hill & Vanguard Records
Concord Music Group is extremely pleased to announce that it has acquired renowned independent record labels Vanguard and Sugar Hill from the Welk Music Group.Founded in 1947, Vanguard Records has...
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