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MUSIC
Exhibit hall shows off plenty of bluegrass wares, services
The International Bluegrass Music Association's convention exhibit hall offers fans a wide range of items for sale and is open to the public Saturday.
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WAKE COUNTY
And now, the ‘World of Bluegrass’ takes to the streets
IBMA’s “World of Bluegrass” kicks into high gear for the weekend with its free street festival, drawing huge throngs downtown.
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Saturday’s ‘World of Bluegrass’ schedule
There are plenty of free shows on Fayetteville Street, followed by ticketed events at Red Hat Amphitheater and at various clubs as part of the “Bluegrass Ramble.”
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A spirit of reunion marks the IBMA awards show
On some red carpets, it’s all about “Who are you wearing?” But in Raleigh, the big question before the IBMA awards was: “How are you doing?”
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Bluegrass festival to feature 'Epic Collaboration' of previous winners
In 1990, Sam Bush, Del McCoury, Tony Rice, Bela Fleck and Jerry Douglas were the biggest names in bluegrass. Today, they still are, and they’ll be playing together on one stage for the first time Friday.
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MUSIC
The heart of 'World of Bluegrass' beats in a hotel hallway downtown
Late at night at the downtown Marriott Hotel, impromptu picking sessions make for some of the best music of the IBMA’s ‘World of Bluegrass’ festival
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DAILY BLUEGRASS COVERAGE
On the Beat: Live-blogging the IBMA Awards
Thursday is awards night at International Bluegrass Music Association's "World of Bluegrass" festival. The show runs from 7:30 to 10 p.m., eastern time. Learn who will take home the awards for entertainer of the year, song of the year and more.
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DAILY BLUEGRASS COVERAGE
Opening day of 'World of Bluegrass' asks: What is bluegrass?
Everybody gets along, traditionalists and progressives alike, at the start of the International Bluegrass Music Association’s “World of Bluegrass” week in Raleigh.
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Many bluegrass musicians keep their day jobs, too
Music is the occupation but not the only one for many Triangle bluegrass performers.
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DAILY BLUEGRASS COVERAGE
Beyond the fun, playing in a band is a business
You've got to have talent and passion for the music to make it in the bluegrass world. But that's not all it takes. You also have to think of your band like a small company.




