The IBMA’s World of Bluegrass has set attendance records five out of six years in Raleigh, including in 2018. The bluegrass festival will remain in Raleigh at least through 2021.
The First Ladies of Bluegrass, Becky Buller, Molly Tuttle, Missy Raines, Sierra Hull, and Alison Brown, joined by special guest Rhiannon Giddens, perform "Up Above My Head" at Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC Friday night, Sept. 28,9, 2018.
World of Bluegrass, the International Bluegrass Music Association’s annual festival, just wrapped up in NC for the sixth year. The IBMA will be back, having extended its deal with Raleigh for another three years.
Gillian Welch’s musical storytelling and its literary bent will be recognized at UNC when she receives Thomas Wolfe Prize for Literature. She’s the first musician ever to receive the award.
The First Ladies of Bluegrass, Becky Buller, Molly Tuttle, Missy Raines, Sierra Hull, and Alison Brown with special guest Rhiannon Giddens perform 'At the Purchaser's Option' at Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC Sept. 29, 2018 in Raleigh, NC.
Tim O'Brien with Jan Fabricius, 2018 fiddle Player of the Year Michael Cleveland and friends plays the Capitol Stage at Raleigh's Wide Open Bluegrass on Friday, Sept. 28, 2018.
The 2018 International Bluegrass Music Association Awards were presented in Raleigh, NC. Balsam Range, Molly Tuttle, Sierra Hull and Travelin’ McCourys won major IBMA awards.
Bluegrass and old-time are both roots off the same folk-music tree. But you might get yourself in trouble if you tell purists from either camp that they’re the same thing.
The schedule of concerts and conference events at Wide Open Bluegrass and the International Bluegrass Music Association conference in downtown Raleigh Friday and Saturday. That includes Red Hat Amphitheater shows.
Chris Thile, radio star and MacArthur fellow as well as leader of bands Nickel Creek and Punch Brothers, talks about his love of bluegrass music and the bluegrass community after receiving an IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award on Sept. 27, 2018.
Take in the sights and sounds of the free Wide Open Bluegrass street festival in downtown Raleigh. These tips will help you make the most of it with your kids.
The Thursday schedule of concerts and conference events at Wide Open Bluegrass and the International Bluegrass Music Association conference in downtown Raleigh.
The Handsome Ladies nonprofit organization supports women bluegrass players by hosting jams, workshops and other events. A new Raleigh chapter emphasizes inclusion.
Bobby Britt is one of the best young fiddlers in Americana circles. He’s stepping forward with his first solo album. He’ll be playing on multiple stages during Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh.
Bluegrass greats including Becky Buller, Sierra Hull, Molly Tuttle, Tim O'Brien, Alison Brown, Missy Raines and more jam backstage following rehearsals for the IBMA Awards show Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 in Raleigh, NC.
The Wednesday schedule of concerts and conference events at Wide Open Bluegrass and the International Bluegrass Music Association conference in downtown Raleigh.
Ricky Skaggs will be honored by the International Bluegrass Music Association with a Hall of Fame induction. He’ll also play Red Hat Amphitheater during Wide Open Bluegrass.
World of Bluegrass might draw more than 200,000 people to downtown Raleigh’s Fayetteville Street, which is usually crawling with Bird and Lime scooters. The city hopes to keep the scooters out of the festival area.
The First Ladies of Bluegrass, Becky Buller, Molly Tuttle, Missy Raines, Sierra Hull, and Alison Brown, joined by special guest Rhiannon Giddens, perform "Up Above My Head" at Wide Open Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC Friday night, Sept. 28,9, 2018.
