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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