NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) announced the second round of Official Showcase Artists for the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, the innovative showcase series that is one element of IBMA Virtual World of Bluegrass, September 28-October 3, 2020.
The following artists were selected by the IBMA Showcase Selection Committee as IBMA Official Showcase artists:
Crying Uncle Bluegrass Band – http://www.cryingunclebg.com
Daryl Mosley – www.darylmosley.com
Deer Creek Boys – www.deercreekboys.com
Hogslop String Band – http://www.hogslopstringband.
Magnolia Drive – http://www.magnoliadrive.com
Missy Raines – https://www.missyraines.com
Nefesh Mountain – www.nefeshmountain.com
Nora Jane Struthers – https://www.norajanestruthers.
O’Connor Lee – http://www.oconnorlee.com
Rick Faris – https://www.rickfaris.com
Taarka – http://www.taarka.com
The Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers – http://www.jakobsferry.com
Wood Belly– http://www.woodbellymusic.com
These artists were selected from a highly competitive pool of applicants from all over the world, with the goal of presenting the broad spectrum of styles, regions and personalities who represent bluegrass today.
Previously announced artists 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.
Due to the evolving conditions of the pandemic, the showcase line-up is subject to change. Any changes to the showcase lineup will be announced via IBMA social media.
On Tuesday, the IBMA and its Local Organizing Committee partners in Raleigh, North Carolina announced that due to ongoing health concerns relating to COVID-19, and the logistical challenges of creating a safe in-person event experience, this year’s IBMA World of Bluegrass will take place virtually. The planned conference, showcases, awards and festival performances will be presented as an online experience September 28-Oct. 3, with the possibility of extending event content beyond those dates.
IBMA is actively working to develop innovative, compelling activities and content for this year’s event, and will be releasing information and updates throughout the summer. As additional details about IBMA World of Bluegrass 2020 virtual events are determined, they will be shared across the organization’s social media platforms, through email notification, and on worldofbluegrass.org and ib
IBMA continues to offer a Community Resources page at its official website ― ibma.org ― that offers updated information about COVID-19 that is relevant to the bluegrass community.