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The Idaho Bluegrass Association was formed in 1980 by Glen Garrett & more
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Petra I am a classically trained violinist who was lured to the dark side in 2016 when I fell into the company of other stringed instrument players jamming in Boise. Soon after I started to help the IBA with some computer and website skills and jointed the IBA board in 2017. |
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Kathy Kathy grew up in rural southern Ohio in a family where "hillbilly" music was strictly forbidden. She eventually fled to the mountains of Idaho where, in her one and only act of rebellion, she took up the banjo. She is known to run with a pack of feral musicians. |
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Barbara Since 2019, I’ve been the Secretary/Newsletter Editor for the IBA and have enjoyed working alongside our dedicated, creative Board members growing the bluegrass community with new events, open mics, camps, and jams. I’d be honored to continue on the Board as we look to improve existing programs and develop stronger connections with bluegrass communities throughout Idaho—Yahoo!! |
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Tony Retired from Construction / Engineering profession in 2010 and turned to bluegrass music in a bigger way. Enjoy the bluegrass campouts at Weiser and other events put on by the IBA and others. Volunteering keeps up the enthusiasm. Come from a family in Northern Wisconsin that had music for breakfast. Couple of Bro's and sister are ragtime pros. I never made the grade but still learning and enjoying my bluegrass buddies. Have experience on other Nonprofit boards in the area that might be useful. |
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Jody S. I have been playing banjo for approximately 6 years. I take lessons from Jason Homey and attend the jams that he leads. I have been involved with the renovation of Slocum Hall in Weiser. I have also been involved with the Bluegrass Camp and the Banjo Contest. I currently serve on the board for the Idaho Sawtooth Bluegrass Assoc. I try to help out wherever I can to help keep our great bluegrass music alive and moving forward. |
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Greg C. I'm pretty new to the Bluegrass Community as I only picked up the banjo a few years ago when I retired. It's been a wonderful experience learning to play and getting to meet lots of new and wonderful folks. Rumor has it that several members of the IBA board have fulfilled their duty and are ready to step aside. As such, I'm happy and willing to step up and support the Bluegrass community as a member of the board. |
Past IBA Presidents: |
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2025 - Petra Schwarthoff & Kathy Allyn
2020 - 2024 Mike Murray 2017-2019 Joe Gobel 2013 - 2016 Bill McKeeth 2009 - 2012 Gib Jones 2007 - 2008 Bruce George 2005 - 2006 Jim Sturgill |
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2003- 2004 2000 - 2002 Randy Helton 1996 - 1997 Mame Ewing 1993 - 1995 Bill Elmer 1990 - 1992 Becky Smith 1988 - 1989 Keith Freedman 1982 - 1987 Randy Glen, Dee Smith, Jim Harris, Charley Simmons, Bill Bernard, Ron Outen 1980 - 1981 Glen Garrett first IBA president with Mike Bond as vice president. Randy Glen’s mother in law, Joyce as first treasurer. |
