There’s the Oscars, the Emmys, the Tonys, the Grammys, the Razzies, but what’s the International Bluegrass Music Association have?
An IBMA award with no name.
Isn’t there something better, wonders Chris Stuart in an e-conversation thread he started on the IBMA Email List.
“I’ve been on a private campaign to have the annual awards that IBMA gives out [...]

Larry Stephenson will give a private concert during Bean Blossom’s Uncle Pen Days .
Certain donors to the Bean Blossom Jamboree Foundation will receive a special treat on Sept. 25 during Uncle Pen Days at the Bill Monroe Memorial Music Park and Campgrounds in Bean Blossom, Ind.
Arrangements have been made for the Larry Stephenson Band to [...]

Tennessee
July 27 - Aug 1 — Nashcamp Bluegrass Workshops - Nashville Tenn.
Bluegrass musicians teaching workshops include Bill Evans (Banjo), Tim Stafford (Guitar), Fletcher Bright (Fiddle), Mike Compton (Mandolin), Jim Hurst (Vocals), Mark Shatz (Bass) and Tim Sheerhorn (Instrument Care & Setup). For pricing information and availability visit NashCamp online.
West Virginia
July 27 - Aug 1 — [...]

Nashville, Tenn. — Country Music Hall of Famer Vince Gill will segue from bandleader to troubadour on his 2008 tour that starts August 18 at the Lorain County Fair in Wellington, Ohio, and concludes November 24 in Alexandria, VA.
The tour is being billed as A Special Acoustic Evening With Vince Gill.
Accompanied only by pianist [...]