Steep Canyon Rangers

Friday Sept 7

• Steep Canyon Rangers - 8:00-8:30 PM Central Time

Saturday Sept 8

• Jesse McReynolds & The Virginia Boys - 6:30-7:00 PM Central Time
• The Whites - 7:00-7:30 and 9:30-10:00 PM Central Time

Tuesday Sept 11

• Cherryholmes - 7:30-8:00 PM Central Time
• Gene Watson w/ Rhonda Vincent - 8:00-9:00 PM Central Time

The Grand Ole Opry is broadcast live on WSM 650 AM radio and online at www.WSMonline.com

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Tony Trischka by Angelika Rinnhofer

The International Bluegrass Music Association has selected banjo stylist Tony Trischka to deliver the keynote address for World of Bluegrass 2007.Trischka will deliver his take on the state of the Bluegrass Union during an Oct. 1 dinner at the Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom in Nashville, Tenn. The event runs from 6:30-8 p.m.

“It’s a tremendous honor to be asked to give the keynote address this year,” Trischka said in a statement on the IBMA Web site. “After playing and listening to bluegrass and it’s off-shoots for the last 45 years, I greatly look forward to sharing my thoughts and perspectives about the music I love so much.”

Besides his role as a leader among progressive bluegrass musicians, Trishka is a gifted banjo instructor and author of numerous books and instructional materials. He has been featured in instructional DVDs. Trischka is a 40-year veteran of the industry, both in recording and concert work. He’s generally regarded as a key figure in bringing in a new wave of disciples into the realms of banjo and acoustic music.

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Think there’s a bigger challenge in bluegrass than learning 13 variations of Lester Flatt’s famous G-run? Or trying to copy Jerry Douglas at his finest note-for-note? If so, the International Bluegrass Music Association may have a deal for you - if you have the right stuff to become an industry leader.

IBMA is now taking applications for its 2008 Leadership Bluegrass program, which, according to IBMA, “brings together a cross section of music industry professionals to take an intensive look into the future challenges and opportunities our music faces …”

The program will be conducted March 25-27, 2008, in Nashville, Tenn. Those interested in participating are encouraged to apply for a limited number of openings.

“Approximately 25 individuals will be selected for the program, which is designed to build commitment, motivate talents and instill enthusiasm for addressing the future of music. Participants represent a cross section of current leaders from various facets of the industry and diverse regions of the nation and world.”www.IBMA.org

IBMA’s criteria for applicants includes:

• A sincere commitment, motivation and interest in serving the bluegrass industry today and in the future

• Music industry activity and experience

• An interest in advancing one’s own and the industry’s professional or volunteer leadership roles.

IBMA members pay a $250 participation fee for Leadership Bluegrass; non-members pay $325 (which includes a one-year membership).

Additionally, class members are expected to bear the expense of travel and lodging during the program, and they must plan to be present for the entire three-day schedule. A limited number of partial scholarships and travel assistance grants are available to qualified applicants.

To apply or recommend someone, people can contact IBMA at 888-438-4262 or (615) 256-3222, or at nancyc@ibma.org

Application deadline is November 15, 2007.

Interested in looking at a list of Leadership Bluegrass alumni? It’s available at http://www.ibma.org/events.programs/leadership.bluegrass/alumni.asp.

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Williams & Clark Expedition

The 4th Annual Franklin, KY Music Festival starts up tomorrow, September 7th, for 2 jam-packed days of bluegrass music at the Jim Roberts Community Park in Franklin, Kentucky.

Hosted by 2007 IBMA “Emerging Artists of the Year” nominees, Williams & Clark Expedition, this year’s lineup of bands also includes Rhonda Vincent & The Rage, The John Cowan Band, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top Express, Steep Canyon Rangers, Cherryholmes, Marty Raybon, James King Band, and The Hunger Mountain Boys.

For more information, please call toll free 866-221-5700 or visit FranklinMusicFestival.com.

The Franklin, KY Music Festival now has their own MySpace. To visit go to www.myspace.com/franklinkymusicfestival and become a myspace friend today!

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Gary Farris

Gary Farris, Nothin’ Fancy’s guitarist and tenor vocalist, took some time off for some surgery on his shoulder only to have his recovery time extended to let his throat heal from scratches left behind from the breathing tube inserted during surgery. But never fear…that powerful tenor can be heard once again and word is he is sounding strong and playing well.

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