Bluegrass Festival and Events Calendar - July 11
Maryland
July 12-13 — Common Ground on the Hill Roots Music and Arts Festival - Westminster, MD. Artists scheduled to appear include: D. C. Bluegrass Union, Eastman String Band, The Nashville Bluegrass band, The Fairfield Four.
Nevada
July 11-13 — Bluegrass on the Comstock - Miner’s Park, Virginia City, NV. Artist on the schedule include: Sawmill Road, Bound to Ride, the Dalton Mountain Gang, Wild Horse Drive and more. Tickets are listed at $20 (Sat) and $15 (Sun.) or $30 dollars for a festival pass.
North Carolina
July 11-12 — Coot Williams Road Bluegrass Festival - Cherryville, NC. Bluegrass artists scheduled to perform include: Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, Nothin’ Fancy, Williams & Clark Expedition, Counterpoint, Drive South, Full Throttle and more. Cindy Baucom from “Knee Deep in Bluegrass” radio show will emcee. Single day tickets are $18 (Fri) and $25 (Sat) or a 2 day pass is $37 with children 12 and under free with paid adult.
July 11-13 — Music Fest ‘n Sugar Grove - Sugar Grove, NC. Bluegrass artists scheduled to perform include: The Kruger Brothers, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, Cadillac Sky, Back Porch Bluegrass, and many more. Tickets for the festival will be available at the gate.
Oregon
July 12 — Troutdale Bite & Bluegrass Festival - Troutdale, OR. Artists scheduled to appear include: Lee Highway, Prairie Flyer, Ida Viper and the Bluegrass Youth Band. The Festival also features a 4 hour “Youth Grass Workshop” open to all youth 18 and under.
Pennsylvania
July 11-12 — Remington Ryde Bluegrass Festival - Reedsville, PA. Bluegrass Artists scheduled for the lineup include: the James King Band, Carolina Road, Remington Ryde, Lykens Valley Bluegrass, Texas Rose and more. Tickets are $15 (Fri.) and $25 (Sat.) or a festival pass is available for $40.
Tennessee
July 11-13 — Uncle Dave Macon Days - Murfreesboro, TN. In addition to several instument and dance contests, Uncle Dave Macon Days will present Bobby Osborne with the 2008 Uncle Dave Macon Heritage Award at 5:00 P.M. on Saturday.
No commentsIBMA presenting workshops for regional artists at Grey Fox
Oak Hill, NY — Are you a bluegrass artist or member of a bluegrass band looking to take it to the next level? The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival (July 17-20) has arranged for the IBMA to present workshops geared towards regional artists looking to “kick-start their careers. These sessions will be a great opportunity to meet and learn from experts. If you’re a regional musician, agent, publicist or are otherwise working with regional bands ready to take the next step, these workshop are for you.” A complete list of panelists and a schedule for the workshop is below.
At Grey Fox next week, IBMA will be presenting workshops very similar to those normally found at IBMA’s World of Bluegrass in Nashville each fall. Geared toward regional artists who want to kick-start their careers, these sessions will be a great opportunity to meet and learn from experts.
To attend the workshop’s you’ll only need a festival ticket. The Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival is trying to get a sense of the number of people that would like to attend by sending a quick email to burdette@greyfoxbluegrass.com.
Schedule for Workshop:
“TAKING YOUR BAND TO THE NEXT LEVEL”
Friday & Saturday, July 18-19, 10-11:45 a.m. each day
Location: Slow Jam Tent
Presented by IBMA, in conjunction with the Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
Are you a bluegrass artist ready to step up to the next level of touring and expertise in the music industry? For the first time, the International Bluegrass Music Association, the industry’s professional trade organization, is bringing a professional development seminar to attendees of Grey Fox. Plan to meet with respected industry reps for a panel discussion and Q&A on topics like booking, developing a unique band image & identity, working with a record label, pitching your music to radio, publicity and internet promotion.
MODERATOR: Nancy Cardwell, IBMA Special Projects Director
PANELISTS:
Friday, July 18
Welcome (10-10:10 a.m.)
- Nancy Cardwell, IBMA
Tips from Event Producers & Talent Buyers (10:10-10:30 a.m.)
- Mary Tyler Doub, Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival
- Stan Zdonik & Gerry Katz, Joe Val Bluegrass Festival & Boston Bluegrass Union
Developing a Unique Band Image & Identity (10:30-10:50 a.m.)
- Pete “Dr. Banjo” Wernick; Hot Rize, Pete Wernick & the Live Five, Pete & Joan Wernick
Finding & Working with a Record Label (10:50-11:10 a.m.)
- Ken Irwin, Rounder Records
Q&A (11:10-11:45 a.m.)
Saturday, July 19
Welcome (10-10:10 a.m.)
- Nancy Cardwell, IBMA
Promoting your Music to Radio (10:10-10:30 a.m.)
- Joan Kornblith, Voice of America
- Carol Beaugard, WFDU-FM
Publicity & Promotions (10:30-10:50 a.m.)
- Bev Paul
- Adrienne Young, AddieBelle Music
Internet Promotions (10:50-11:10 a.m.)
- Steve Ide, www.thirstylizards.com
Q & A (11:10-11:45 a.m.)
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