19/07/2024
https://australianbluegrass.com/2024-ibma-award-nominees/
The International Bluegrass Music Association has released the list of nominees for their 35th annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards.
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https://australianbluegrass.com/2024-ibma-award-nominees/
The International Bluegrass Music Association has released the list of nominees for their 35th annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards.
Here is a Washburn B-16 5-string for sale.
Washburn B-16 Five String Banjo, This banjo is in very good condition. It has a small mark on the neck and two small scratches on the resonator. Comes with a new hard shell case.
https://australianbluegrass.com/let-it-burn-kristy-cox/
Kristy Cox is setting the music world ablaze with her 8th album release. Kristy's distinctive blend of bluegrass meets country meets Americana sounds has produced a fiery addition to her impressive discography.
https://australianbluegrass.com/sandford-festival-secretary-administrator/
Sandford Bush Music Festival is seeking the talents of a secretary and administration manager. After 8 years their existing secretary is resigning, effective
https://australianbluegrass.com/australian-music-excellence-awards/
In April 2024, Australian Bush Balladeers Association, announced the inaugural Music Excellence Awards aimed at recognising Achievement in Australian Bush
https://australianbluegrass.com/back-to-the-hills-high-street-drifters/
Here's a new single from The High Street Drifters.
This heartfelt track tells a poignant story of love gone wrong and the healing power of returning to familiar places. The song explores the theme of shattered dreams and the resilience needed to move forward.
Another on my bluegrass hero's has left us this month. Jim Mills, was one of the greatest banjo players of our time.
One of the Bluegrass music's most talented banjo players Jim Mills, has died this week from a heart attack at age 57. James (Jim) Mills hailed from Durham in
https://australianbluegrass.com/new-website-for-bluegrass-parkway/
Australia's favourite bluegrass band, Bluegrass Parkway hold true to the origins of this exciting musical genre, capturing the magic of the golden years of bluegrass and now have a new website.
https://australianbluegrass.com/mulgowie-jam-2024/
The Mulgowie Bluegrass and Old-Time Jam weekend is scheduled for Friday 19th to Sunday 21st April 2024, at the Mulgowie Showgrounds just outside Gatton Qld.
https://australianbluegrass.com/leaves-of-bluegrass/
Bluegrass enthusiasts in Canberra have been enjoying the radio show, Leaves of Bluegrass for some time now. It's a radio program featuring bluegrass and old-time music broadcast on Artsound FM on Monday and Saturday.
https://australianbluegrass.com/bright-future-for-mountaingrass-2024/
Organisers for the annual bluegrass and old-time music festival have confirmed that Mountaingrass 2024 will be held in Bright Victoria, and staged across three separate venues in the town.
https://australianbluegrass.com/billy-redden-deliverance-banjo-boy-in-need/
We have just learned from Lance Frantzich with The Storytellers in Los Angeles, that the actor who played the banjo kid in Deliverance, Billy Redden, has fallen on hard times and has recently incurred some serious medical bills.
https://australianbluegrass.com/dorrigo-performer-applications-open-2/
Performer Expressions of Interest for the 22nd Dorrigo Folk & Bluegrass Festival are now open for submission until the 24th May 2024.
https://australianbluegrass.com/the-stars-if-you-look-closely/
The StetThe Stetson Family have just completed their next recording project, The Stars, If You Look Closely. The new album will launch with two big shows.
https://australianbluegrass.com/the-dead-south-tour-dates-aus-nz/
The Dead South just played live at Nashviulle's Grand Ole Opry to mark the launch of their new album album. The group is heading to Australiaand New Zealand as a part of their massive international tour.
All the best with your new album Hearts In Bloom, Tanya and Danielle.
Bound through sisterhood and a mutual love of snacks, Tanya and Danielle met in Hong Kong over ten years ago and have been inseparable ever since.
Vale Terry Baucom 1952 - 2023
Terry Baucom was born on October 6, 1952, in Monroe, North Carolina. He enjoyed a remarkable career over fifty years in bluegrass music as a banjo player, band leader, and singer.
The Dead South Headed Downunder
The Dead South, noted for their unique approach to bluegrass music, has set out dates for what is an incredible touring schedule taking in the USA, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
https://australianbluegrass.com/prospective-regular-jam-in-adelaide-sa/
The regular event will include musicians but not feature open mic concerts or singers lookingto perform original material. The event is aimed at spontaneous jamming with players seated in a traditional style jamming circle.
The Sonoran Dogs are headed for the NSW Central Coast, playing Brooklyn and Wagstaff.
Touring festivals and east coast venues in Australia, The Sonoran Dogs are headed for the NSW Central Cost playing concerts in Wagstaff and Brooklyn.
https://australianbluegrass.com/foggy-mountain-festival-returns-to-kinglake/
Kinglake will come alive with music and art lovers gathering to experience some of the best musicians and artists at the 2023 Foggy Mountain Music and Arts Festival.
https://australianbluegrass.com/young-musicians-award-competition/
Wirrina Bluegrass & Acoustic Roots Festival is introducing a Young Musicians' Award Competition for singing and instrumental performance to be held during the 2023 festival.
https://australianbluegrass.com/kody-norris-show-plays-sydney/
There is a special November bluegrass concert Is coming up soon for the regular Bluegrass and Traditional Country Music Society's monthly get-together in Sydney.
https://australianbluegrass.com/2023-ibma-award-results/
The results ofthe IBMA Awards ceremony have been posted following the IBMA World of Bluegrass event ain North Carolina this past month.
Coming up on Southern Style:
Jan Dale's weekly radio show Southern Style will feature a number of local and touring artists these coming weeks.
Just gotta love festival time.
https://australianbluegrass.com/erynn-marshall-carl-jones-australian-tour/
Here they come -
New Zealand Bluegrass trailblazers are crossing the ditch to headline their first Australian Tour. The tour begins at the Dorrigo Folk and Bluegrass Festival and continues down the inner East Coast and ending at Mountaingrass Bluegrass festival in Beechworth.
Imbil Acoustic Music Festival is schedulad for 3rd to 5th November 2023. The event has been re-named to String Valley Acoustic Festival.
Imbil Acoustic Music Festival is schedulad for 3rd to 5th November 2023. The event has been re-named to String Valley Acoustic Festival.
https://australianbluegrass.com/2023-mountaingrass-workshops/
Mountaingrass has released the workshop schedule for the 2023 festival. This year's event has instrument workshops for beginners including guitar, banjo and mandolin.
https://australianbluegrass.com/bluegrass-at-craigbourne-estate-tasmania/
Here's news of a new venue for Tasmanian Bluegrass Association in the State's south. Craigbourne Estate, on the third Saturday of the month.
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