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IBMA 2011 Schedules

 IBMA returns to Nashville this week!

Official Artist Showcases:

Tuesday, September 27 

• 7:15-7:45PM Bearfoot  (*new album American Story available today!)
  
  • Angela Oudean - fiddle
  • Jason Norris - mandolin, fiddle
  • Nora Jane Struthers - guitar
  • Todd Grebe - guitar
  • P.J. George - bass
  • Contact Trish Galfano for booking info

Co-venture, Co-operation, Co-writing Co-rrectly:

Wednesday, September 28

• Presenters: Louisa Branscomb, Millwheel Music & Donna Ulisse, Hadley Music Group/Donna Ulisse & the Poor Mountain Boys
• 1-3PM - Nashville Convention Center (#108/109)
• "Louisa and Donna will use interactive discussion and group participation to identify typical fears that arise in co-writing, explore ways to demystify the process and set the stage for fun and productive co-writing relationships".
• Bring pen and paper

After Hours Private Showcases & Functions:

Tuesday, September 27 

• 12:30AM Special Consensus - Foreign Affairs International Showcase (NCC Level 1 Room 109)
• 11:10-11:40PM Special Consensus - Boston Bluegrass Union & Podunk Showcase (NCC Level 2 Room 203)
• Compass Records After-Hours Showcase - Renaissance Hotel (20th Floor, Room 2004)
  • Bearfoot 
  • Special Consensus
  • Matt Flinner Trio
  • Alison Brown Acoustic Band
  • Peter Rowan & A.B.A.B. w/ special guest Missy Raines
     

Wednesday, September 28

• 5-5:30PM Gibson Brothers - WAMU Bluegrass Country (NCC Level 1 Room 107)
• Special C?
• 10-11:30PM Louisa Branscomb and more! - Bluegrass Song Circles (NCC Rooms 105 & 106) - Bring an instrument and join!
  

Bluegrass FanFest following the conference:

Friday, September 30

• 11:20PM Peter Rowan (Bill Monroe Tribute) - Main Stage, NCC (Level 1)

Saturday, October 1

• Main Stage, NCC (Level 1)
  • 1:30PM Special Consensus
  • 9:45PM Dale Ann Bradley 
• Master’s Workshop Stage, NCC (Level 2, Room 209/210)
  • 1:30PM Louisa Branscomb