Complete Line-Up Announced for IBMA Bluegrass Fan Fest

The International Bluegrass Music Association’s Bluegrass Fan Fest will be held at the Nashville Convention Center (NCC) on Friday, Oct. 1, - Sunday, Oct. 3, and will feature more than 60 outstanding acts on the Main Stage, the Masters Workshop Stage and at the Grand Master Fiddler Championship.

 

In addition to the live music, there will be a bluegrass-themed exhibit hall with more than 100 booths, as well as giveaways and special promotions. Attendees can also bring their instruments on Friday and Saturday morning to participate in some of the new “Celebrity Jams.”

 

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.

 

BLUEGRASS FAN FEST 2010           

 

MAIN STAGE, Friday, October 1:

11:30 a.m. The Isaacs

12:05 p.m. Lonesome River Band

12:40 p.m. Junior Sisk & Ramblers Choice 

1:15 p.m. Balsam Range           

1:50 p.m. Summertown Road

2:25 p.m. Grasstowne

3:00 p.m. Darin & Brooke Aldridge

3:35 p.m. The Cleverlys

4:10 p.m. NewFound Road

4:45 p.m. Larry Stephenson & guests Dailey & Vincent (pictured), Connie Smith, Dale Ann Bradley, Aubrey Haynie

5:10 p.m. (INTERMISSION)

6:10 p.m. Mike Snider                                               

6:45 p.m. The Boxcars

7:20 p.m. Dailey & Vincent

8:10 p.m. Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver

8:40 p.m. Old Friends (J.D. Crowe, Doyle Lawson & Paul Williams)

9:20 p.m. Cherryholmes

10:10 p.m. The SteelDrivers

11:00 p.m. Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper

11:50 p.m. The Grascals

MASTER’S WORKSHOP STAGE, Friday:
NCC #209-210 (level 2)

11:30 a.m. Songwriter Workshop: Steve Gulley, Donna Ulisse, Keith Garrett         

12:30 p.m. Mandolin Workshop: Roland White, Jesse Brock, Alan Bibey, Buck White          

1:30 p.m. Fiddle Workshop: Michael Cleveland

2:30 p.m. Banjo Workshop: Pete Wernick, Ned Luberecki, Barry Crabtree, Jim Mills

3:30 p.m. The Hillbenders

4:00 p.m. Ashley Lewis

4:40 p.m. The Dixie Bee-Liners

5:20 p.m. Rockin’ Acoustic Circus

6:00 p.m. Blue Moon Rising

 

NCC# 205 (level 2)

Sponsored by Mayberry’s Finest, Vietti, Choice Food of America & Diversity Brands, The Metro Nashville and Tennessee Arts Commissions

8:30 a.m. Contestant Registration

10:00 a.m.  Welcome

10:30 a.m. Preliminary Open Round Competition (open to all)

1:30 p.m. Brand New Strings

2:00 p.m. Open Finalist Announcements

2:30 p.m. Preliminary Traditional Round Competition (open to all)

3:30 p.m. April Fools Old Time String Band

4:00 p.m. Traditional Finalist Announcements

4:15 p.m. Grand Master Fiddler Accompanist Contest

5:15 p.m. Carpenter & May

5:45 p.m. Rocky Top Revue Square Dancers 

6:15 p.m. Awards Presentations - Grand Master Fiddler Accompanist Contest

8:00 p.m. Kids on Bluegrass, featuring Gailanne Amundsen, Jeffrey Amundsen, Kendra Coomes, Cara DiGiovanni, Frances DiGiovanni, Emma Harvey, Kayla King, Adam Larkey, Aissa Lee, Isaac Moore, Jacob Moore, Daniel Perry, Cory Piatt, Kyle Ramey, Daniel Rothwell, Andrew Rigney, Grant Rigney, John Roy, Levi Roy, Max Schwartz, Nate Schwartz, Matthew Tessier, Marty Varner, Lucas White, Tyler White, & Grace Wilson.

9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. GMFC Open Jam Session - Hilton Hotel – Mezzanine Level

 

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES, Friday:

FanFEAST – Breakfast with the Stars: 10-11 a.m., Renaissance Hotel Grand Ballroom (Level 1) *Extra ticket required ($25) – Check event ticket area for availability.

 

CELEBRITY JAM WITH FANS (Bring Your Instrument)

NCC – Level 3 foyer

Noon  Pete Wernick (Slow Jam)

4:00 p.m. Members of The Boxcars with Adam Steffey

5:00 p.m. Pete Wernick (Intermediate/Advanced Jam)

 

PLAY BLUEGRASS ROUTES – Test Your Knowledge!

NCC #103/104 (level 1)

1:00 p.m. Fan/Artist Trivia Game

3:00 p.m. Fan/Artist Trivia Game

MAIN STAGE, Saturday, October 2:

11:30 a.m. Kids on Bluegrass, A Tribute to Houston Caldwell

11:55 p.m. The Church Sisters

12:25 p.m. Ken Mellons 

12:55 p.m. The Quebe Sisters Band

1:25 p.m. The Expedition

2:00 p.m. G2

2:35 p.m. Chris Jones & The Nightdrivers

3:10 p.m. Claire Lynch Band

3:45 p.m. Josh Williams Band

4:20 p.m. Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass

4:55 p.m. Dale Ann Bradley

5:20 p.m. (INTERMISSION)

6:20 p.m. Audie Blaylock & Redline

6:55 p.m. Marty Raybon

7:25 p.m. Grand Master Fiddler Champion

7:45 p.m. Legends of Bluegrass (McReynolds, Osborne, Seckler, Crowe & Friends)

8:15 p.m. (Martin Guitar Prize Drawing)                       

8:30 p.m. Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out

9:10 p.m. J.D. Crowe & The New South

9:50 p.m. Ricky Skaggs & The Whites

11:00 p.m. Tony Rice with Special Guests

MASTER’S WORKSHOP STAGE (Saturday):
NCC #209/210 (level 2)

11:30 a.m. Songwriter Workshop: Claire Lynch, Christoffer Olsson

12:30 p.m. Bass Workshop: Mark Schatz

1:30 p.m. Guitar Workshop: Josh Williams, Rickey Wasson

2:30 p.m. Mandolin Workshop: Wayne Benson

3:30 p.m. Michael Martin Murphey

4:15 p.m. Sierra Hull & Highway 111

5:00 p.m. The Spinney Brothers

5:30 p.m. Karaoke with Bull Harman & Friends (Fan participation)

 

GRAND MASTER FIDDLER CHAMPIONSHIP (Saturday):

NCC #205 (level 2)

Sponsored by Mayberry’s Finest, Vietti, Choice Food of America & Diversity Brands, The Metro Nashville and Tennessee Arts Commissions

8:30 a.m. Contestant Check-in

9:30 a.m. The Main Stage Fusion Youth Square Dancers

10:00 a.m. Welcome

10:15 a.m. Open Finals Round Competition

1:00 p.m. Ashanti Floyd “The Mad Violinist”

1:30 p.m. Announce Top 10, Awards to 11th through 20th place

1:45 p.m. Traditional Championship Round Competition

2:30 p.m. Dr. Perry F. Harris Award Presentation

3:00 p.m. Open Championship Round Competition, Top 10 Compete

4:00 p.m. Entertainment - Fiddle Frenzy Youth Fiddlers (Crystal Plohman)

4:30 p.m. Awards - Grand Master Traditional Champion, Announce Open Top 3

4:45 p.m. Grand Master Fiddle Champion Round Robin - Top 3 Compete

5:30 p.m. Charlie Bush Award Presentation

5:45 p.m. Grand Master Open Champion Presentations

7:35 p.m. Champion performs (Fan Fest Main Stage)

9:00 p.m.-4:00 a.m. GMFC Open Jam Session - Hilton Hotel – Mezzanine Level

 

SPECIAL ACTIVITIES (Saturday):

 

CELEBRITY JAM WITH FANS (Bring Your Instrument)

NCC – Level 3 foyer

1:00 p.m. Sierra Hull & Highway 111

3:00 p.m. Kids on Bluegrass Jam

PLAY BLUEGRASS ROUTES – Test Your Knowledge!

NCC #103/104 (level 1)

2:00 p.m. Fan/Artist Trivia Game

4:00 p.m. Fan/Artist Trivia Game

MAIN STAGE, Sunday, October 3:

9:00 a.m. Chapel Service & Singing

9:45 a.m. The RidgeRunners

10:10 a.m. Donna Ulisse & The Poor Mountain Boys

10:35 a.m. Barry Scott & Second Wind

11:00 a.m. Don Rigsby & Midnight Call

11:30 a.m. Bradley Walker