Listen to the Bluegrass Country Showcase performances, recorded live at the 2019 IBMA World of Bluegrass in Raleigh, NC.
Tom Mindte & Mason Via
They aren’t related, but Tom Mindte and Mason Via sing in close harmony that’s reminiscent of the great brother duets. Their debut CD on Mindte’s Patuxent Music label has been called “a fusion that sounds positively righteous.” www.pxrec.com/p2_Patuxent_Bluegrass-Tom_Mason.html
Alan Bibey & Grasstowne
IBMA award-winning mandolinist Alan Bibey has brought together a band of bluegrass veterans and young musicians that’s one of the most energetic groups performing today. Alan Bibey and Grasstowne is “contemporary bluegrass played with precision, soul, and authority.” grasstowne.com
Amanda Cook
Florida native Amanda Cook’s delivery of a soul-wrenching song, her light-hearted, down-to-earth style and tremendous musicianship offer a unique interpretation on a great mix of both traditional and contemporary bluegrass. amandacookbluegrass.com
Joe Mullins & the Radio Ramblers
Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers was nominated for five IBMA awards in 2019, winning Entertainer of the Year and Collaborative Recording of the Year for “the Guitar Song.” It’s easy to see why they’re one of the busiest and most popular touring bands in bluegrass. radioramblers.com
Laurie Lewis
Grammy winner Laurie Lewis is internationally renowned as a singer, songwriter, fiddler, bandleader, producer and educator. She’s a two-time IBMA Female Vocalist of the Year, and an institution in the California Bay Area bluegrass community. laurielewis.com
Carolina Blue
Carolina Blue is a band from Brevard, NC whose roots run deep in traditional bluegrass. They were nominated for three IBMA awards in 2019 – New Artist of the Year, Album of the Year and Instrumental Recording of the Year. carolinablueband.com
George Jackson
George Jackson spent much of his younger days touring with the family band in his native New Zealand. Now based in the Nashville, the old-time fiddler brings a global sensibility to his deep understanding and appreciation for American traditional music. georgejacksonmusic.com
Tellico
With vivid storytelling and vibrant musicianship, Tellico explores the beauty of songcraft through the lens of the Appalachian stringband tradition. Tellico features the singing of Anya Hinkle, steeped in the tones of bluegrass and folk but seasoned by travels across the world. tellicoband.com
Circus #9
Circus #9 is bluegrass with an edge – soulful vocals, instrumental fireworks and distinctive arrangements, all within the four-piece acoustic format of the traditional bluegrass band. Listen and hear why they were a nominee for the IBMA Momentum Award in 2019. circusnumbernine.com