This year’s World of Bluegrass/IBMA Awards/Wide Open Bluegrass events return to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Sept. 27 – Oct. 1. Following is the Business Conference schedule, the Red Hat concert schedule and the Bluegrass Ramble schedule. The IBMA Awards are set for 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 29, at the Duke Energy Center and will be hosted by Dan Tyminski and Sierra Hull.
World of Bluegrass Business Conference schedule: (Subject to change.)
Tuesday, September 27:
11:15 a.m. Music Industry 101
Booking Yourself Without an Agent
Industry Overview
Publishing 101
Take the Fear Out of the Offer
Dealing with Stress and Anxiety
1:00 p.m. Current Music Licensing Issues Created by Streaming Services
Grammy Panel
How to Build a Band
Planning a Recording
Creating Well with Others
Contracts
2:15 p.m. Gig Fair (Moved from its former Thursday spot.)
4:00 p.m. Keynote address and reception
6:00 p.m. World of Bluegrass/Ramble kick-off party featuring Lonesome River Band at the Lincoln Theater
Wednesday, September 28:
8:30 a.m. What is Your Digital Legacy?
Bluegrass Belongs to Us: Creating an Inclusive Environment at Your Event, Gig and In Your Career
Plugging In
Turning Writer’s Block into a Stepping Stone
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Health Fair
9: 45 a.m. Sound-alikes Litigation
Getting and Executing the Big Interview
Getting to Know Sound Exchange
The Power of Language
Musical Theater for Bluegrass Songwriters
11:00 a.m. Momentum Awards Luncheon
1:00 p.m. B2B Conference Expo
2:00 p.m. DJ Taping Sessions
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sponsored Showcases
2:30 p.m. Song Critique Session
5:00 p.m. Songwriters Meet and Greet, Agent/Talent Buyer Reception, International Meet and Greet,
and ETSU Alumni and Friends Reception
Thursday, September 29:
8:30 a.m. Booking Your Band Outside of Bluegrass
Using Economic Impact Studies to Build Success and Meaningful Partnerships
Using Effective Teaching to Enhance Career and Community
Getting Cuts and Getting Paid
Booking a 300-500 Seat Room is Challenging!
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Health Fair
9:45 a.m. Town Hall Meeting
11:00 a.m. Distinguished Achievement Awards Luncheon
1:00 p.m. B2B Conference Expo
1:00 p.m. Songwriter Showcase
2:00 – 5:00 p.m. Official IBMA Showcases
3:00 p.m. Song Circles
7:30 p.m. IBMA Awards Show at the Duke Energy Center
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The Red Hat performance schedule for Friday, September 30: (subject to change)
Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. Laurie Lewis and the Right Hands with special guest Alice Gerrard
12:15 p.m. Peter Rowan Band
1:30 Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives
2:45 Dailey & Vincent
4:15 Soggy Bottom Boys featuring Dan Tyminski, Barry Bales, Ron Block, Mike Compton, Stuart Duncan, Pat Enright, Jerry Douglas
5:45 Jerry Douglas presents the Earls of Leicester
7:30 Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder
9:30 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
The Red Hat performance schedule for Saturday, October 1: (subject to change)
Doors open at 10:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m. Becky Buller Band
12:15 p.m. Russell Moore and IIIrd Tyme Out
1:30 John Cowan with Darin & Brook Aldridge and Friends
2:50 Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers
4:20 The Kruger Brothers and Symphony of the Mountains present “Spirit of the Rockies”
6:00 Greensky Bluegrass
7:45 Steep Canyon Rangers
9:30 Del McCoury Band
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The 2016 Bluegrass Ramble schedule:
Architect Bar & Social House: (108 East Hargett Street)
Tuesday, September 27:
7:00 Annie Lou
8:00 Kaia Kater
9:00 The Unseen Strangers
Wednesday, September 28:
7:00 Zoe & Cloyd
8:00 10 String Symphony
9:00 Missy Raines & the New Hip
Kings: (14 West Martin Street)
Tuesday, September 27:
7:00 Run Boy Run
8:00 Carolina Blue
9:00 Bill and the Belles
Wednesday, September 28:
7:00 Hannah Shira Naiman
8:00 Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike
9:00 Tim Carter & Bang Bang
Lincoln Theater: (126 East Cabarrus Street)
Tuesday, September 27:
6:00 World of Bluegrass Kick-off Party with The Lonesome River Band
7:00 Joe K. Walsh & Sweet Loam
8:00 Red Wine
9:00 Hot Buttered Rum
Wednesday, September 28:
7:00 The Lil’ Smokies
8:00 Molly Tuttle Band
9:00 Town Mountain
Pour House: (224 South Blount Street)
Tuesday, September 27:
7:00 Cardboard Fox
8:00 Jenni Lyn
9:00 High Plains Jamboree
Wednesday, September 28:
7:00 Hackensaw Boys
8:00 Old Salt Union
9:00 Trout Steak Revival
Raleigh Convention Center Masters Workshop Stage (500 South Salisbury)
Tuesday, September 27:
7:00 Old Salt Union
7:35 Tellico
8:10 10 String Symphony
8:45 Missy Raines & the New Hip
9:20 Molly Tuttle Band
Wednesday, September 28:
7:00 Cardboard Fox
7:35 Run Boy Run
8:10 The Loose Strings Band
8:45 Jenni Lyn
9:20 Hot Buttered Rum
Raleigh Convention Center (500 South Salisbury)
Tuesday, September 27:
7:00 Valerie Smith and Liberty Pike Room 304
7:35 Zoe & Cloyd Room 305
8:10 Steep Ravine Room 306
8:45 Trout Steak Revival Room 307
9:20 The Lil’ Smokies Room 308
Wednesday, September 28:
7:00 High Plains Jamboree Room 304
7:35 Bill and the Bells Room 304
8:10 The Honey Dewdrops Room 304
8:45 Annie Lou Room 304
9:20 John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band Room 304
Vintage Church:
Tuesday, September 27:
7:00 The Loose Strings Band
8:00 The Honey Dewdrops
9:00 John Jorgenson Bluegrass Band
Wednesday, Septemer 28:
7:00 The Andrew Collins Trio
8:00 Steep Ravine
9:00 Tellico
In addition, you can learn more about each band at: https://ibma.org/world-of-bluegrass/bluegrass-ramble/showcase-lineup
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