IBMA Bluegrass Ramble Showcase Artists Announced

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The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced the first round of showcase artists for the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, the innovative series which takes place at select venues throughout downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, Sept. 29-Oct. 1. The Bluegrass Ramble is one element of IBMA World of Bluegrass, Sept. 29-Oct. 3, 2020.

Artists chosen for the Bluegrass Ramble include: Ali Shumate, Allison de Groot & Tatiana Hargreaves, Amanda Cook, Becky Buller Band, Colebrook Road, Jussi Syren And The Groundbreakers, Kristy Cox, Ralph Stanley II & The Clinch Mountain Boys, Serene Green, Special Consensus, Stillhouse Junkies, The Arcadian Wild, The Kody Norris Show, Wayne Taylor and Appaloosa, and Williamson Branch.

“We believe this year’s IBMA World of Bluegrass will be more important for our industry than ever, and the IBMA team is working hard (from home, of course!) to produce an event that will be a key part of our industry’s recovery effort. The events remain as scheduled as we build plans for live and/or virtual formats, depending on what is allowed and prudent for the health of our community,” said IBMA Executive Director Paul Schiminger.

Additional showcase artists will be announced later in June. 

In response to the severe impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on the bluegrass community, the IBMA Trust Fund Board of Trustees has established a COVID-19 relief effort to assist eligible bluegrass music professionals affected. To donate or apply for assistance, visit: ibma.org/bluegrass-trust-fund/covid/. The festival component of World of Bluegrass, renamed this year as IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC, is a fundraiser for the Trust Fund.

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