IBMA Fan Fest, October 2-4, Celebrates Bluegrass Music
NASHVILLE, TENN.--Bluegrass music's premier indoor festival is just around the corner! Bluegrass fans will want to reserve their tickets as soon as possible for IBMA's Bluegrass Fan Fest, scheduled for October 2-4, 2009, at the Nashville Convention Center. The star-studded grand finale of World of Bluegrass Week (Sept. 28 - Oct. 4) will present the talents of more than 60 phenomenal acts on three stages: the Main Stage, the Masters Workshop Stage and the Grand Master Fiddler Championship.
Fan Fest tickets are available for purchase at the festival gate. Three-day, single-day and student rated tickets will be available when ticket sales open on Friday, October 2, at 8 a.m. at the ticket sales center located inside the 601 Commerce Street entrance of the Nashville Convention Center. Three-day tickets are $95, single-day tickets are $55 per day, and student tickets are $35 with ID. Children under 16 are admitted free with paid adult admission.
Fan Fest sponsors include Special Design Health Care, Martha White, Martin Guitars, Pinecastle Records, Knee Deep in Bluegrass, WSM-AM 650 and The Tennessean.
In addition to the exciting music and opportunities to interact with artists face-to-face after they perform, Fan Fest attendees will enjoy visiting a bluegrass music-themed exhibit hall with more than 100 booths, taking part in a number of special promotions and giveaways, and of course jamming with musicians of all ages and levels of expertise.
Proceeds from Fan Fest ticket sales benefit the Bluegrass Trust Fund, established to help bluegrass professionals during times of emergency need, as well as support IBMA's educational and marketing efforts during the rest of the year. All artists appearing at Fan Fest donate their time and talents for the cause.
Proceeds from Fan Fest ticket sales benefit the Bluegrass Trust Fund, established to help bluegrass professionals during times of emergency need, as well as support IBMA's educational and marketing efforts during the rest of the year. All artists appearing at Fan Fest donate their time and talents for the cause.
Performing artists confirmed at press time include Dailey & Vincent, The Del McCoury Band, The Grascals, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, Dale Ann Bradley, Cherryholmes, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, J.D. Crowe & The New South, Mountain Heart, John McEuen, The Dan Tyminski Band, Adam Steffey & Special Guests, The Infamous Stringdusters, The SteelDrivers, Lonesome River Band, Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, Ronnie Bowman, Joe Diffie, The Kruger Brothers, Cadillac Sky, Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, Bradley Walker, Alecia Nugent, Kenny & Amanda Smith Band, Larry Stephenson Band, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, Lou Reid & Carolina, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Missy Raines & the New Hip, Balsam Ridge, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Grasstowne, Audie Blaylock & Redline, NewFound Road, Special Consensus, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, Sierra Hull & Highway 111, Sarah Jarosz, Randy Waller & The Country Gentlemen, The Randy Kohrs Band, Blue Moon Rising, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, The Dixie Bee-Liners, Johnny Warren & Charlie Cushman, The Jeanette Williams Band, G2 Bluegrass Band, Pam Gadd, The Crowe Brothers, Darren Beachley & Legends of the Potomac, The Church Sisters, A Carter Family Tribute featuring Special Guests and Kids on Bluegrass 2009. For a complete schedule, visithttp://www.ibma.org/events.programs/wob/fanfest.asp
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