The IBMA is a growing, International organization


Bluegrass is gaining popularity in large metro areas


Bluegrass fans are an extremely loyal audience


Modern, contemporary bluegrass has matured greatly from the early days of the genre













Select Bluegrass Links


Here are a variety of links for your surfing pleasure. These are links to sites I developed. Am I biased? You bet.

iBluegrass Magazine   iBluegrass Magazine, your #1 source for bluegrass information. Searchable band and festival listings, information, facts, departments, every article searchable and archived. Current issue contains 16,000+ pages of bluegrass-related content.
The Del McCoury Band   Official website for the most prominent band in bluegrass, the Del McCoury Band.
Jerry Douglas   Official website of the man called Flux, clearly the top Dobro player and producer in music today, Jerry Douglas.
Valerie Smith Online   Official site of talented and powerful artist Valerie Smith
Tim O'Brien Network   Visit the official site of songwriter and performer Tim O'Brien.
Bethany Dick   You've heard "Come the Morning" on Pickin' in the Pines, now visit this incredible young Montana woman's website and hear more of her music.
The Gordons   This husband/wife team are eclectic artists, singers and songwriters. Appearing on the Summer Villa CD, the GOrdons music is also played from time to time on PIP.
Skip Gorman   Put on your boots and spurs and head into the American West with cowboy singer Skip Gorman.
Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival   The Berkshire Mountains are the backdrop to this festival. Multiple stages, organized children's activities, and more music than you can imagine.
Rhytm and Roots Festival   Have a hankerin' for zydeco, folk, cajun and other similar music? Rhode Island is where you want to go for the Rhythm and Roots fest in September.
Gettysburg Bluegrass   Take the whole family to Granite Hill Campgound for the Gettysburg Bluegrass Festival, one of the country's major festivals
Skaggs Family Records   Ricky Skaggs own label. Complete discography, media outlet and products online. Also see Ricky Skaggs and Kentucky Thunder's complete touring schedule.
Hay Holler Records   Without doubt, the most thorough lineup of traditional bluegrass artists anywhere around.
Mid-continent Music   Can't find CDs locally? Try this online store out of Chicago. Excellent selection, personalized service.
Pick-n-glider   The chair designed just for pickers. If it's good enough for Doc Waton and TOny Rice, it should work great for you as well. Several models available.



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