Hello, and thanks for taking a moment to read our news. We enjoyed a great experience last week as an official showcase band at the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble and wanted to share some highlights, both print and photo:
The week began on Monday with Missy attending a reception for all graduates of IBMA Leadership Bluegrass. She always enjoys the opportunity to catch up with her fellow classmates.
We performed two showcases on Tuesday. The first was sponsored by MerleFest at Vintage Church, a beautiful venue to play and also to watch a show. We were preceded by Steve Gulley and New Pinnacle, what a great band! We finished up there, ventured back across town, and an hour later were on stage at the Raleigh Convention Center Master Workshop Stage.
On Wednesday we opened our booth in the exhibit hall and spent the day there. The evening arrived and we played two more shows, one at the convention center and then over to Tir Na Nog for our final performance. All of our showcases were well attended and we want to say thanks to all who stopped by.
Thursday morning began with Missy and Artie attending the DJ taping sessions, a chance for the artists to speak with the radio broadcasters who play our music. Missy was back at the exhibit hall booth in the afternoon, while Artie attended "Gig Fair", a quick meeting with talent buyers who put on some of the great festivals and shows across the country. We hope to get to see you at some of those shows in the future.
Friday was a travel day, and Saturday we played at Kentucky Woolfest, an outdoor event that features three days of bluegrass music. The weather was a bit chilly, but we still had a great time.
Thanks again, and hope to see you soon!
The week began on Monday with Missy attending a reception for all graduates of IBMA Leadership Bluegrass. She always enjoys the opportunity to catch up with her fellow classmates.
We performed two showcases on Tuesday. The first was sponsored by MerleFest at Vintage Church, a beautiful venue to play and also to watch a show. We were preceded by Steve Gulley and New Pinnacle, what a great band! We finished up there, ventured back across town, and an hour later were on stage at the Raleigh Convention Center Master Workshop Stage.
On Wednesday we opened our booth in the exhibit hall and spent the day there. The evening arrived and we played two more shows, one at the convention center and then over to Tir Na Nog for our final performance. All of our showcases were well attended and we want to say thanks to all who stopped by.
Thursday morning began with Missy and Artie attending the DJ taping sessions, a chance for the artists to speak with the radio broadcasters who play our music. Missy was back at the exhibit hall booth in the afternoon, while Artie attended "Gig Fair", a quick meeting with talent buyers who put on some of the great festivals and shows across the country. We hope to get to see you at some of those shows in the future.
Friday was a travel day, and Saturday we played at Kentucky Woolfest, an outdoor event that features three days of bluegrass music. The weather was a bit chilly, but we still had a great time.
Thanks again, and hope to see you soon!
DJ Sessions
Photo Ted Lehmann
Photo Jim Beaver
Photo Bill Warren
Photo Jim Beaver
Trade Fair Booth