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Other Bluegrass Associations

International Bluegrass Music Association - https://www.ibma.org/
"​IBMA is the trade association that connects and educates bluegrass professionals, empowers the bluegrass community, and encourages worldwide appreciation of bluegrass music of yesterday, today and tomorrow."
International Bluegrass Music Museum - http://www.bluegrassmuseum.org/
The official museum for Bluegrass music is located in Owensboro, Ky. Featuring music exhibits, rare photos, documentary films, The Video Oral History Project, The IBMA Hall of Honor, Record Store/Giftshop, Tours, Music lessons and their own festival ROMP.
Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music of America - http://www.spbgma.com/index.html
The corporate charter states that the goals of SPBGMA are: To preserve the traditional spirit and art form of Bluegrass music, To offer a management service for any community desiring to hold a Bluegrass festival, To organize and conduct Bluegrass Band competitions, In all SPBGMA sponsored events, instruments must be traditional acoustic instruments, no electrified instruments permitted, To encourage professionalism in appearance and showmanship by the performers at SPBGMA events, To encourage the support of various Bluegrass publications and associations. 
Desert Bluegrass Association - ​https://​desertbluegrass.org/
The Desert Bluegrass Association (Tucson, AZ) was conceived in March, 1995, when a group of avid bluegrassers perceived a need for an organization to develop and promote Bluegrass music for the diverse audience in the Greater Tucson Area.
Idaho Sawtooth Bluegrass Association - ​http://idahosawtoothbluegrass.org/
Members receive the bi-monthly newsletter either in print or email format (your choice) along with a membership card, a letter of welcome with contact information, and an ISBA sticker.
Inland Northwest Bluegrass Music Association) - http://www.spokanebluegrass.org/jams.html
The INBMA is located in and around Spokane, Washington, serving the region known as the Inland Northwest.
Keep Pickin' and Grinnin'!
Intermountain Acoustic Music Association (IAMA) - www.iamaweb.org/wp/
IAMA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, volunteer-based organization headquartered in Salt Lake City, serving musicians and music lovers throughout the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain region since 1987.
Montana Rockies Bluegrass Association - www.mtbluegrass.com/
A non-profit association registered in the state of Montana dedicated to performing, promoting, and preserving bluegrass music. Whether you are a picker or a listener, the MRBA is meant for you.
Ogden Friends of Acoustic Music - http://ofoam.org/
"OFOAM's Mission is to bring live music to Ogden and provide free music education opportunities for youth. We have two amazing festivals," the 
Ogden Music Festival  first week in June and the Snowfoam with the Hillbenders in February.
Oregon Bluegrass Association - www.oregonbluegrass.org/wordpress/​
"Our purpose is to promote, encourage, foster and cultivate the preservation, appreciation, understanding, enjoyment, support and performance of bluegrass and other closely related music."
SouthEastern Bluegrass Association - http://www.sebabluegrass.org/index.php
SEBA is a non-profit organization of fans, musicians, promoters, vendors, and friends of BLUEGRASS music, joined together to preserve, promote, and publicize bluegrass music, performers, and activities, and to serve as an information source through our award-winning newsletter, The SEBA BREAKDOWN and the SEBA Web Site.

Washington Bluegrass Association - www.washingtonbluegrassassociation.org/
The Washington Bluegrass Association is a nonprofit corporation founded in 1982. Its purpose is to promote, encourage, foster, and cultivate the preservation and understanding, enjoyment and support of bluegrass and other closely related music of these United States of America.
Yellowstone Bluegrass Association - yellowstonebluegrass.com/
The Yellowstone Bluegrass Association is located in Billings, Montana. and hopes that the web site will provide a wealth of information to those who enjoy listening to and playing bluegrass music with the goal to make available information about activities such as concerts jams and other happenings in our community and region.  

Bluegrass Publications

Bluegrass Today - http://bluegrasstoday.com/
"A central clearing house for timely news and information which serves producers and consumers in thebluegrass and acoustic music community,"
Bluegrass Unlimited - http://bluegrassmusic.com/content/
Bluegrass Unlimited is a founding member of the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) and is published monthly by Bluegrass Unlimited, Inc. in Warrenton, Virginia.
Cybergrass - http://www.cybergrass.com/
"Cybergrass is the home of the Bluegrass Music News Network and we provide daily articles on bluegrass music. We also do reviews of new releases, event announcements and share ideas and commentary about bluegrass music."
The Australian Bluegrass.com - http://australianbluegrass.com/
"This site aims to keep Australian Bluegrass fans in touch with what’s happening in the bluegrass music scene globally but more importantly what’s going on around Australia."

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  • Home
    • About
    • Join Us
    • Donate
    • IBA Newsletter
    • Our Logo
  • Articles & Podcasts
    • Podcasts >
      • ​Jeremy Garrett Interview
      • Keith Reed Interview
      • Jason Homey Interview
      • Becky Smith Interview
      • Marv Quinton Interview
      • Rue Frisbee Interview
      • Donna and Mike Bond Interview
      • Honi Deaton Interview
      • Dennis Stokes Interview
      • Gary Eller Interview
    • Articles >
      • Glen Garrett - The Golden Years
      • Sammie Bush - came to Weiser
      • Mark O’Connor - My History at Weiser
      • Barbara Lamb - Fiddler Extraordinaire
      • Charlie Simmons -The Idaho Bluegrass Association from 1975 to 1985
      • Idaho's 19th century Fiddlers
      • Weiser Fiddle Champions ​ 1950s & 1960s
      • ​Byron Berline
      • Dave Frisbee
      • Weiser Fiddle Champions from 1970s and 80s
      • Megan Lynch Chowning
      • Fiddle Champion ​in 1990s and 2000s
      • Tashina and Tristan Clarridge
    • Snap Shot - Videos from IBA members
  • Events
    • Calendar (BCBB)
    • Open Mic
    • SpringGrass 2023 >
      • Springfest 2022
    • Winterfest
    • IBA Concert Series
    • Virtualgrass
    • Other Bluegrass Events
  • Jam
    • Idaho Jams
    • Jason's Beginner Jam Blog 2021 - 2022
    • Jason's Intermediate Jam Blog 2021 - 2022
    • All of Jason's Songs
    • Old Blogs from Jason >
      • Jason's Beginner Jam Blog 2019 - 2021
      • Jason's Intermediate Jam Blog 2019 - 2021
      • Jason's Beginner Jam Blog 2017 - 2018
      • Jason's Intermediate Jam Blog 2017 - 2018
      • Songs in 2016
  • Camps & Contests
    • Idaho Bluegrass and Banjo Camp
    • Banjo Contest
    • National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest
  • Idaho Bands
  • Teachers
  • Classified
  • Links
    • General
    • Learning
    • Specific Instruments