Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. Hideo Kojima denies involvement with Blue Box Game Studios. Arrange trips through guides and outfitters like Appalachian Anglers, Cohutta Fishing Company,Fly Fish Blue Ridge, Hulsey Fly Fishing, Keepin' It Reel, North Georgia Trout Fishing,Noontootla Creek Farms, On the Fly Excursions,Reel Angling Adventures, and Soaring Eagle Outfitters. powered by PNC Street Stage, Youth Stage, Kids on Bluegrass, Bluegrass College Band Showcase, New Members to IBMA Board of Directors No problem! MORE INFO, Recipients Announced for the 2021 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha Performers for IBMA Bluegrass Live! MORE INFO, Feature Presentations, Full Schedule Announced for IBMA Virtual Business Conference The IBMA has decided to postpone its 2022 IBMA Leadership Bluegrass program and class until March 6-8, 2023. MORE INFO, IBMA Foundation Announces Strings for Dreams Bluegrass Raffle PRESS RELEASE, 2020 IBMA Momentum Awards Recipients Announced Festivals, Music, Travel Ideas / September 26, 2022 by Andrew Cothern. by Tobi Oguntola published November 5, 2022 November 5, 2022. No problem! MORE INFO, IBMA VIRTUAL WORLD OF BLUEGRASS RECAP Emerging out of the Midwest and finally ready to take the whole of the U.S. by storm, Heartsick are a band of brothers, consisting of Alfonso Civile on vocals, Jerred Pruneau on guitar, Waylon Fox on bass and Justin Robinson on drums, the Lansing, Michigan metal machine epitomizes passion, hard work and dedication, as proven on their Billboard-charting self-titled powered by PNC It was held in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl, and in Houston, at either the Astrodome or the Rice Stadium on the campus of Rice University.. Microsoft is building an Xbox mobile gaming store to take on MORE INFO, Second Round of Showcase Bands Announced for World of Bluegrass the Entertainer of the Year nominees Microsoft is quietly building a mobile Xbox store that will rely on Activision and King games. Rent a kayak from Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking, or float down the river with Toccoa River Tubing, andToccoa Valley Campground and Tubing. Billy McFarland organizer of the disastrous Fyre Festival in 2017, did his first interview since being released from prison in May. The Asheville area has already experienced peak color, but the sights will remain wonderful through the middle of November! This years Bluegrass Hall of Fame Inductees: J.T. MORE INFO, Nominations for the IBMA Industry and Momentum Awards Announced Ticket Onsale and Upcoming Application Dates New Members to the IBMA Board of Directors IBMA welcomes Ally Lubera to the team. Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and more superhero stars. IBMA welcomes Ally Lubera to the team. Festival November 2022 General Election There are also several places to stay intown, so you're as close as possible to downtown Blue Ridge's shops and restaurants. PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Announce Co-hosts for 30th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards The Official Kick Off Party for the Blue Ridge Blues Weekend, www.https://blueridgekiwanis.org/events/blues-train. A zoom link or venue to be sent out before the time.. Wednesday 16 February; Wednesday 11 May; Wednesday 10 August; Wednesday 09 November . PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Leadership Bluegrass Class Postponed Gray, Johnson Mountain Boys, New Grass Revival MORE INFO, Nominations for 2020 IBMA Industry Awards & Momentum Awards Announced Could Call of Duty doom the Activision Blizzard deal? - Protocol Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) is pleased to announce the return of its annual Coats for the Cold event, happening Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Weve simplified some things this year, which will decrease the number of volunteers needed, help the entrance gates be more efficient, and make the event more pleasant for everyone. PRESS RELEASE, Nominations for 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Announced Escape to Blue Ridge has luxurious hotel-style amenities including top-notch linens, free WiFiand cabins with hot tubs. Black Sheep Restaurant Bar & Patio is a full-service eatery that combines Southern fare and fuses it with other styles. news The luncheon, hosted by Greg Blake with performances by Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers, was held Thursday, September 30, in Raleigh, NC MORE INFO, LEADERSHIP BLUEGRASS ONLINE: Navigating the Digital Jungle It was held in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl, and in Houston, at either the Astrodome or the Rice Stadium on the campus of Rice University.. MORE INFO, Hosts, Details Announced for IBMAs 2020 Momentum, Industry Awards PRESS RELEASE, More Performers Announced For The Main Stage at PNC Presents Wide Open Bluegrass Billy Strings named Entertainer of the Year; Alison Krauss, Lynn Morris, and the Stoneman Family inducted into the IBMA Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Spend the night in one of the area's rental cabins or a traditional hotel. Emerging out of the Midwest and finally ready to take the whole of the U.S. by storm, Heartsick are a band of brothers, consisting of Alfonso Civile on vocals, Jerred Pruneau on guitar, Waylon Fox on bass and Justin Robinson on drums, the Lansing, Michigan metal machine epitomizes passion, hard work and dedication, as proven on their Billboard-charting self-titled The premier platform for new bluegrass music during IBMA World of Bluegrass! Calling it a sorrow of deadly proportions, State Treasurer Dale R. Folwell, CPA, said Alzheimers disease is a growing affliction among mostly elderly people that organizations such as the Alzheimers Association Western Carolina Chapter are vigorously working to address. Contact us today: +27 21 650 3407: idm@uct.ac.za . PRESS RELEASE, Performers, Presenters Announced for 30th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Garrett Collins with Harp legend Bennie Mobley Atlanta. Regional restaurants serve up barbecue and sell craft beer. A zoom link or venue to be sent out before the time.. Wednesday 16 February; Wednesday 11 May; Wednesday 10 August; Wednesday 09 November . Performances include Entertainer of the Year noms The Del McCoury Band, Balsam Range, and The Po Ramblin Boys, and more PRESS RELEASE, Finalists Announced for the 2021 IBMA Songwriter Showcase Bing MORE INFO, IBMA365: The Legacy of J. D. Crowe. Rihanna 18 hours ago PRESS RELEASE, Phone 615-256-3222 | Toll Free 1-888-438-4262, 2022 International Bluegrass Music Association, The IBMA Board Announces Changes to 2019 Awards, IBMA WORLD OF BLUEGRASS: SEPT 26 - SEPT 30, 2023 , IBMA Bluegrass Live! MORE INFO, Full Red Hat Amphitheater Lineup and Schedule Released for 2022 IBMA Bluegrass Live! MORE INFO, Full Lineup, Schedule Announced for IBMA Bluegrass Live! Contact us today: +27 21 650 3407: idm@uct.ac.za . PRESS RELEASE, Major Change for IBMA World of Bluegrass Weekend Festival has New Name: IBMA Bluegrass Live! PRESS RELEASE, 2021 Industry Awards Recipients Announced That means the impact could spread far beyond the agencys payday lending rule. NEW FOR 2023 8 MONTH PAYMENT PLAN OPTION We are Dropping our Biggest Club Experience Lineup Yet in 2023! Below are lists of the top 10 contributors to committees that have raised at least $1,000,000 and are primarily formed to support or oppose a state ballot measure or a candidate for state office in the November 2022 general election. MORE INFO, Nominees Announced for 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha Coronavirus update: Updated bivalent Covid-19 boosters are now available, @ Asheville Express Employment Professional, @ Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, Ten Tips for Election Day Voters in North Carolina, Communication Board Makes Carrier Park Playground More Inviting for Non-Verbal and Semi-Verbal Kids, TSA PreCheck Enrollment Days Coming to Asheville Regional Airport, Crafted Edge Knife Store Opening in Asheville, Asheville Parks & Recreation to Host Flapjacks & Feedback Event on Saturday, Nov. 12th, New Report Finds Asheville Has 11th Largest Wage Increase for Construction Laborers, Schwarzenegger Pumps Up North Carolina Election Workers as Election Day Nears, Treasurer Folwell Praises the Work of Alzheimers Association Western Carolina Chapter, Ashevilles Fall Leaf Color Forecast for 2022, The Magnetic Theatre Presents a Sip & Shop Jewelry Jubilee on Saturday, Dec. 10th, The Blood Connection Partners with Local Food Banks to Stock Blood and Food Shelves Ahead of Holidays, North Carolinas Passenger Rail Service Breaks Record for Ridership, Stephens-Lee Community Center Announces Closures and Relocations for October 25-30, Lineup Announced for the 2022 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam, What Expanding Medicaid Would Mean for North Carolina, Employment Agencies, Consultants & Businesses. MORE INFO, Hall of Fame Member Dudley Connell to Deliver Keynote Address; Additional Conference Details Announced PRESS RELEASE, 2020 IBMA Industry Awards & Distinguished Achievement Awards Recipients Announced You should check out our local band that writes their own songs. Emerging out of the Midwest and finally ready to take the whole of the U.S. by storm, Heartsick are a band of brothers, consisting of Alfonso Civile on vocals, Jerred Pruneau on guitar, Waylon Fox on bass and Justin Robinson on drums, the Lansing, Michigan metal machine epitomizes passion, hard work and dedication, as proven on their Billboard-charting self-titled MORE INFO, 2021 Industry Awards Recipients Announced Lake Blue Ridge Outfitters, Jon Ron Toccoa River Outfitters, and Rolling Thunder River Company run river trips and also rent kayaks. Every spring, Troutfest & Outdoor Adventures celebrates Blue Ridges great outdoors with conservation talks, local outfitters, vendors selling fishing gear and gifts, and fishing seminars. MORE INFO, IBMA Announces 2022 Inductees to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame PRESS RELEASE, 2020 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Recipients Announced MORE INFO, Pat Morris Named Executive Director for the International Bluegrass Music Association Microsoft takes the gloves off as it battles Sony for its Activision MORE INFO, Hosts and Performers Announced for the 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards MORE INFO, 2021 Industry Awards Recipients Announced Join year-end giving campaign of the IBMA, IBMA Trust Fund, and IBMA Foundation NO COOLERS, PETS, OR SMOKING will be permitted in the festival. In September, the Blue Ridge Blues andBBQ Music Festivalhas a lineup of local and regional blues bands. Texxas Jam Microsoft says a Sony deal with Activision stops Call of Duty Passes on sale NOW! IDM Members' meetings for 2022 will be held from 12h45 to 14h30. A chance to win the last Z Mandolin ever produced! Try mixing up your Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts this year with new ideas for local carrots, persimmons, and apples! Our FREE weekly professional development series including industry panels and international bluegrass performances! Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. Contacts ; 2022 LINEUP Virginia International Raceway. NOTE: This is not a complete list of shows and certain schedules may change. MORE INFO, IBMA Foundation Announces Strings for Dreams Bluegrass Raffle For Virginia Citizen And Business Services Visit www.virginia.gov. Asheville.com - Explore Hotels, Attractions, Restaurants, and A favorite local hangout, Fightingtown Tavern makes almost everything from scratch, down to the condiments. U.S. appeals court says CFPB funding is unconstitutional - Protocol The planned conference, showcases, awards and festival performances will be presented as an online experience Sept 28 Oct 3, with the possibility of extending event content beyond those dates. You May Also Like. PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Selects 2019 Blue Ridge Banjo Camp Scholarship Recipient Mercier Orchards is a Blue Ridge landmarkthat grows more than 50 varieties of apples. This years Bluegrass Hall of Fame Inductees: J.T. Born on January 26, 1927, young "Billy Redfield" made his Broadway debut in "Swing Your Lady" in 1936 at the age of 9. The luncheon, hosted by Tray Wellington, was held Wednesday, September 29, in Raleigh, NC Another favorite is Serenberry Vineyards, which offers tastings of their sweet whites and rose. Thank you for joining us for what is sure to be another amazing day of fun. MORE INFO, For Your Consideration List Submissions Open Now Continue on Hwy 515 for 55 miles to Blue Ridge. This Friday, were taking a look at Microsoft and Sonys increasingly bitter feud over Call of Duty and whether U.K. regulators are leaning toward torpedoing the Activision Blizzard deal. From major country acts to the biggest names in rock and pop, catch your favorite artists and discover new ones all over the Commonwealth. Presentations from JD Crowe, Mumford & Sons Winston Marshall, Jerry Douglas, Kristin Scott Benson, Doyle Lawson, and Ronnie McCoury will kick off daily conference activities Sept 29-Oct 1 We are pre-selling tickets through Eventbright, which will speed up the lines at all gates. Fox News IBMA Selects 2019 Blue Ridge Banjo Camp Scholarship Recipient PRESS RELEASE. Turn Right at the Burger King restaurant. Celebrate the return of live music for FOUR nights, September 22-25 at Americas largest rock festival with Red Hot Chili Peppers, NIN, Slipknot, KISS, Shinedown, Rob Zombie, Bring Me the Horizon, and so many more. Directions to the BRLA Blues and BBQ Festival from Metro Atlanta and Atlanta International Airport Terminal: Parking is available throughout Downtown Blue Ridge and Festival is located at the corner of West Main and Church Street. MORE INFO, IBMA Leadership Bluegrass Class Postponed Bing Bing helps you turn information into action, making it faster and easier to go from searching to doing. Within a few years, the young boy was also heard on radio and appeared Sam Mendes And Jack Thorne Team For Hot New Play On Making Of Legendary Richard Burton And John Gielgud Broadway Production Of Hamlet, Luc Besson: Films That Inspire Me as a Human Being. IBMA welcomes Anna Kline to the team. MORE INFO, IBMA World of Bluegrass Applications closing June 30 Monday, January 18 at 8pm ET with a repeat viewing at 12am ET MORE INFO, Nominations for the 33rd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Announced the Entertainer of the Year nominees Sip on IPAs at Angry Hops Brewing andGrumpy Old Men Brewing, both located on East Main Street. That means the impact could spread far beyond the agencys payday lending rule. NEW FOR 2023 8 MONTH PAYMENT PLAN OPTION We are Dropping our Biggest Club Experience Lineup Yet in 2023! PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Announces Lineup Additions for Wide Open Bluegrass Texxas Jam was the informal nickname of an annual summer rock concert called the Texxas World Music Festival (19781988). Support IBMA! Join IBMA for a special interactive Facebook Live event The Banjo Legacy of J.D. Wash down that tasty BBQ with a delicious Coca-Cola soft drink, cold beer, tasty glass of wine, or refreshing Dasani water. IBMA Bluegrass Live! PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Announces Lineup Additions for Wide Open Bluegrass Join IBMA for a special interactive Facebook Live event The Banjo Legacy of J.D. Chester Brunnenmeyer's Bar & Grill in Blue Ridge, Georgia. Balsam Range, Billy Strings, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Del McCoury Band, and The Po Ramblin Boys are MORE INFO, 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Audio for Rebroadcast Morris is expected to start May 24, and will be based at the IBMA office in Nashville, Tennessee Hello, and welcome to Protocol Entertainment, your guide to the business of the gaming and media industries. PRESS RELEASE, Performers and Schedules Announced for PNC Presents: Wide Open Bluegrass IDM Members' meetings for 2022 will be held from 12h45 to 14h30. PRESS RELEASE, Performers, Presenters Announced for 30th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards PRESS RELEASE, 2019 Songwriter Showcase Artists Announced While we know that credit cards can slow things down, this will help with cash pick-ups and calls for. He writes most of their songs a Awesome singer and can tear a fiddle up. Published: July 2022. Lake Blue Ridge Marina is a place to put in your boat or rent one, along with paddleboards and paddle boats. Many big-name musicians will be performing at festivals and venues around Virginia during October. powered by PNC All of the Southern Comfort Cabin Rentals are within 15 miles of downtown Blue Ridge, with friendly and responsive staff. PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Names New Communications Director IBMAs professional development program will take place March 7-9, 2022, in Nashville, Tennessee PRESS RELEASE, Hosts and Performers Announced for the 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Bear Claw Vineyards offers mountain views to enjoy while sipping their red and white varieties, including the popular Cayuga White. Regional restaurants serve up barbecue and sell craft beer. Warm up near the gas fireplaces at Mountain Top Cabin Rentals. All Rights Reserved. The Infamous Stringdusters, The Jerry Douglas Band, Sierra Hull and Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band are among the featured acts. MORE INFO, Support Each Other, Support Bluegrass MORE INFO, Health & Safety Protocol Updates for IBMA World of Bluegrass 2021 Balsam Range, Billy Strings, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, The Del McCoury Band, and The Po Ramblin Boys are Rihanna 18 hours ago Downtown features shops and art galleries, restaurants and breweries. powered by PNC will match donations for a total up to $50,000. PRESS RELEASE, Nominations for 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha Announced Blue Ridge is also a place popular for trout fishing. Manhattan-born thespian William Redfield was influenced early on into an acting career as the son of an orchestra conductor and a former Ziegfeld Follies girl. PRESS RELEASE, Sarah Jarosz to Give IBMA Virtual World of Bluegrass Keynote Address PRESS RELEASE, Nominations for 32nd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha Announced powered by PNC Street Stage, Youth Stage, Kids on Bluegrass, Bluegrass College Band Showcase, New Members to IBMA Board of Directors The IdentoGo TSA PreCheck Mobile truck will be coming to Asheville Regional Airport now through Monday, November 11, 2022. Blue Ridge PRESS RELEASE, Health & Safety Protocol Updates for IBMA World of Bluegrass 2021 Microsofts Activision Blizzard deal is key to the companys mobile gaming efforts. Reuters Could Call of Duty doom the Activision Blizzard deal? - Protocol MORE INFO, Updates for IBMA World of Bluegrass 2021 IDM Members Meeting Dates 2022 MORE INFO, 2021 Momentum Awards Recipients Announced PRESS RELEASE, New Free Model A Success For IBMAs Wide Open Bluegrass Festival Lineup No problem! Born on January 26, 1927, young "Billy Redfield" made his Broadway debut in "Swing Your Lady" in 1936 at the age of 9. PRESS RELEASE, Virtual Passes On Sale Now for IBMA World of Bluegrass 2021 MORE INFO, IBMA Announces New International Band Performance Grant Program Western Carolina Rescue Ministries (WCRM) is pleased to announce the return of its annual Coats for the Cold event, happening Saturday, November 5, 2022, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Find latest news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for breaking international news coverage. PRESS RELEASE, Full Lineup, Schedule Announced for IBMA Bluegrass Live! At the Live Loud Concerts on Browns Island, At Virginia Credit Union Live at Richmond Raceway, After Hours Concerts at The Meadow Event Park in Doswell, At the Harvester Performance Center in Rocky Mount, At the Paramount Center for the Arts in Bristol, At Wolf Trap National Park for Performing Arts in Vienna. MORE INFO, Nominees Announced for 2021 IBMA Industry Awards & IBMA Momentum Awards PRESS RELEASE. Ticket Onsale and Upcoming Application Dates MORE INFO, Nominations for 2020 IBMA Industry Awards & Momentum Awards Announced The Travelin McCourys with special guest Del McCoury; Steep Canyon Rangers; Jerry Douglas; Sierra Hull & Molly Tuttle; and more performing Oct. 2-3 We hope you give us a chance and whitelist our website. PRESS RELEASE, IBMAs Executive Director, Paul Schiminger, to Retire From Organization In May 2021 PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Announces Leadership Bluegrass 2020 Graduates MORE INFO, Recipients Announced for the 2021 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha Election Day is Tuesday, November 8, 2022. PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Announces 2019 Keynote Speaker Official website of the Georgia Department of Economic Development 2022. And Zipline Canopy Tours of Blue Ridge has 13 zips, including a 75-foot-high platform. MORE INFO, IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Season Begins! MORE INFO, Full Lineup and Schedule Announced for IBMA Bluegrass Live! MORE INFO, 2021 Inductees announced for the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Soar through the trees with the ziplines and aerial adventures in Blue Ridge. The farm also has U pick and tractor rides. Fuel up at their Food Truck Alley and Beer Garden. The original Texxas Jam was a three-day festival held over the Fourth of July weekend in 1978 and encompassed Find latest news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for breaking international news coverage. PRESS RELEASE, Artists Announced for IBMA Bluegrass Live! Many North and South Carolinians are either looking for ways to help those in need or looking for help themselves. Submission Deadline April 5 The planned conference, showcases, awards and festival performances will be presented as an online experience Sept 28 Oct 3, with the possibility of extending event content beyond those dates. Full Members PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Announces 2019 Industry Awards and Momentum Awards Nominees PRESS RELEASE, Hosts, Performers Announced for 32 annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards presented by Yamaha Contacts ; powered by PNC Join us for awards presentations during the IBMA Business Conference! They also serve house-made pasta, brisket and polenta, and salads. Lineup Announced for the 2022 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam; Adblock Detected. PRESS RELEASE, IBMA World of Bluegrass Registration Opens August 25 Quick Links. RICHMOND CONCERTS At a Virginia concert this month? MORE INFO, IBMA Names New Business Development Director IBMAs Board has assembled a search committee to assist in finding a new Executive Director That means the impact could spread far beyond the agencys payday lending rule. MORE INFO, New Members to the IBMA Board of Directors "The holding will call into question many other regulations that protect consumers with respect to credit cards, bank accounts, mortgage loans, debt collection, credit reports, and identity theft," tweeted Chris Peterson, a former enforcement attorney at the CFPB who is now a law The luncheon, hosted by Tray Wellington, was held Wednesday, September 29, in Raleigh, NC GRAMMY-winning singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Sarah Jarosz to deliver Keynote Address Monday, September 28 at 10am CT September 8-11, 2022. The premier platform for new bluegrass music during IBMA World of Bluegrass! The original Texxas Jam was a three-day festival held over the Fourth of July weekend in 1978 and encompassed Regional restaurants serve up barbecue and sell craft beer. MORE INFO, Support Each Other, Support Bluegrass! Tamala Jones, Actress: Blue Streak. Come on weekends for veal osso bucco, which has limited availability. New Members Elected to IBMA Board of Directors September 30 at 2pm CT IBMA Industry Awards hosted by Bela Fleck & Abigail Washburn MORE INFO, Hosts and Performers Announced for the 31st Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards MORE INFO, Details Announced for IBMA World of Bluegrass IBMA World of Bluegrass to be a VIRTUAL EVENT in 2020 So, no volunteers are needed to sell tickets for the truck drawing or Cornhole game. September 8-11, 2022. The Hoopla Festival at the Devils Backbone Basecamp Brewpub and Meadows brings music, outdoor and beer lovers together Oct. 7-9 for workshops & outdoor activities alongside an incredible lineup of live music including Charley Crockett, Cory Wong, Misterwives, The Infamous Stringdusters and more. Born on January 26, 1927, young "Billy Redfield" made his Broadway debut in "Swing Your Lady" in 1936 at the age of 9. Settle into one of Blue Ridges beloved restaurants for just about any type of cuisine. New officers also elected for the next twelve months. The menu includes wood-fired pizzas, seafoodand pasta. Share on. Cabins are another popular option. It looks like you're using ad blocking technology. MORE INFO, Nominees Announced for 2021 IBMA Industry Awards & IBMA Momentum Awards Industry leader Nancy Cardwell Webster, broadcaster Lee Michael Demsey, Czech luthier/performer Jaroslav Prucha, musician/performer Cliff Waldron, and Boston Bluegrass Unions Stan Zdonik The free three-day festival is one of the largest events in Virginia. Start with a ride on the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway, which winds through the Chattahoochee National Forest along the Toccoa River. Let us know in the comments below. There will also be craftspeople, vintage farm tractors, hundreds of custom cars, and more. PRESS RELEASE, Major Change For IBMAs World of Bluegrass 2019 More Free Seating U.S. appeals court says CFPB funding is unconstitutional - Protocol PRESS RELEASE, IBMA Announces Leadership Bluegrass 2020 Graduates Powered by PNC MORE INFO, IBMA Announces 2022 Inductees to the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame Find latest news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for breaking international news coverage. Bluegrass Community Resources During COVID-19, IBMA Announces the 2022 Bluegrass Music Awards Recipients PRESS RELEASE, IBMAs Executive Director, Paul Schiminger, to Retire From Organization In May 2021 Theres no shortage of events year-round in Blue Ridge. PRESS RELEASE, Pat Morris Named Executive Director for the International Bluegrass Music Association Share your photos with @VisitVirginia on Twitter and Instagram with the hashtags #vamusic and #vaisformusiclovers. Tamala Jones was born on November 12, 1974 in Pasadena, California, USA. William Redfield PRESS RELEASE, IBMA World of Bluegrass Ticket Sales Delayed Until Early Summer She is an actress and producer, known for Blue Streak (1999), Can't Hardly Wait (1998) and Booty Call (1997). PRESS RELEASE, IBMA World of Bluegrass Registration Opens August 25 The leaves start to change with cooler days and crisp evenings that invite outdoor activities! Five IBMA members were elected or re-elected to serve a three-year term commencing on June 3, 2021 Capitol Broadcasting Company Announced as the Exclusive Media Partner for Festival PRESS RELEASE + JOB DESCRIPTION + LETTER FROM IBMA BOARD CHAIR BEN SURRATT, 2020 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards to Air on Circle TV Powered by PNC New Free Model A Success For IBMAs Wide Open Bluegrass Festival PRESS RELEASE. Contacts ; MORE INFO, Nominations for the 33rd Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards Announced Texxas Jam was the informal nickname of an annual summer rock concert called the Texxas World Music Festival (19781988). Lineup Announced for the 2022 Warren Haynes Christmas Jam; Adblock Detected. powered by PNC MORE INFO, Health & Safety Protocol Updates for IBMA World of Bluegrass 2021 Ten songwriters/co-writers will perform their original compositions during the IBMA Business Conference 2022 LINEUP Fox News Here are a few updates: The Boys & Girls Club of North Georgia will once again be our benefitting non-profit, so we are hoping to raise a lot of money to continue supporting their mission in our community: Powering great futures for kids and teens in Pickens, Gilmer, and Fannin Counties.