Tag Archives: IBMA

Back to 1986, with Bay State Bluegrass

Posted on September 16, 2021 by cousinlynn953

ANOTHER ARCHIVAL HILLBILLY AT HARVARD It was November 8th, 1986, back in the WHRB studios under Sanders Theater in Memorial Hall, and I was having trouble with Left Turntable during The Down Home Show. One channel was not broadcasting. This … Continue reading →

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Becky Buller Live on January 20th!

Posted on January 19, 2018 by cousinlynn953

That’s right, fiddler and singer Becky Buller and her hot-pickin’ band will be at the former National Heritage Museum (now the unmemorably-named Scottish Rite Masonic Museum & Library) this Saturday, January 20th, sponsored of course by the Boston Bluegrass Union.  … Continue reading →

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Bill Keith, 1939–2015

Posted on October 25, 2015 by cousinlynn953

Got home Saturday evening (we were out minding four grandkids) to sit down at the iMac and see this sad news from Jim Rooney: Dear Friends, My long-time dear friend and musical partner Bill Keith left us on Thursday, Oct. … Continue reading →

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From Raleigh to Virginia—Part 3 of Our Trip South

Posted on November 19, 2014 by cousinlynn953

[Part 1 is HERE.  Part 2 is HERE.] I awoke Friday morning to bright sunshine in Raleigh; Dr Janie had gone out for a walk, and returned bearing coffee and a muffin from The Carolina Kitchen.  She had checked to … Continue reading →

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At the World of Bluegrass in Raleigh—Part 2 of Our Trip South

Posted on November 6, 2014 by cousinlynn953

[Note: Part 1 is HERE.  Part 3 is HERE.] Winning a Distinguished Achievement Award got Dr Janie and me tickets to the Thursday evening 25th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards.  Indeed, as VIPs (Virtually Invisible Personages?), upon entering the grounds … Continue reading →

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In Which We Win an Award . . .

Posted on September 15, 2014 by cousinlynn953

From the International Bluegrass Music Association! I have been remiss in not posting a note about “Hillbilly at Harvard” winning a Distinguished Achievement Award from the IBMA.  And we’re not even a bluegrass show! It’s of course a considerable honor, … Continue reading →

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Time for the JVF!

Posted on February 13, 2014 by cousinlynn953

From Gerry Katz at the BBU: 29th Joe Val Bluegrass Festival, February 14 – 16, at the Sheraton Framingham Hotel, Framingham, MA Master Classes and Fast Track Classes Details on http://www.bbu.org Main Stage Main Stage lineup is now posted. I … Continue reading →

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