Archive for June 26th, 2008

Del McCoury Band returns to “A Prairie Home Companion” Saturday, June 28

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
June 26, 2008

The Del McCoury Band makes a return appearance to popular NPR radio program, “A Prairie Home Companion” for a live broadcast this Saturday, June 28 in Lenox, Mass.
Nashville, Tenn. — The Del McCoury Band heads East this week for a return engagement on the popular “A Prairie Home Companion” radio program to promote the [...]

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Red White and Bluegrass Festival eases pain at pump with great lineup and free admission

Category: Festival News

By Travis Tackett
June 26, 2008

Photos from the 2007 Red White & Bluegrass Festival in Morganton, NC.
Morganton, NC — As thoughts turn to summer, the City of Morganton is making final plans for the 5th Annual Red White and Bluegrass Festival (July 1-4, 2008). The four-day event has become one of the largest traditional and admission free bluegrass festivals [...]

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Bluegrass Festival and Events calendar - June 26

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
June 26, 2008

Tennessee
June 26 — Earl Scruggs with Family and Friends with The Infamous Stringdusters - Bluegrass Nights at the Ryman - Ryman Auditorium, Nashville, Tenn. Tickets are available for $24.50. The Ryman auditorium is located at 116 Fifth Ave. North. Tickets are available through Ticketmaster, The Ryman Box Office, online at Ryman.com or call 615-458-BLUE.
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Folk Alliance Announces Regional and International Conference Dates

Category: Bluegrass News

By Travis Tackett
June 26, 2008

Memphis, Tenn. — Supporting the classic folk traditions from live performances, guitars, banjos, songs and dances to the new world of podcasts, blogs, Youtube, and VideoRanch, over 2,000 people, both young and old, will gather in Memphis, Tennessee to celebrate the 20th year of the North American Folk Music and Dance Alliance (The Folk Alliance) [...]

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