Paul & Alys Schiminger have generously seeded an IBMA grant focused on international performers and their ability to have a presence here stateside. Learn about this and more on this April 21 release on Bluegrass Stories with Katy Daley and Howard Parker .
Birchmere's founder and operator Gary Oelze chats with Katy Daley about the 55 year history of the Birchmere and the new book co-authored by Gary Oelze and Stephen Moore
Two award winning bluegrass broadcasters WOBL-FM's Michelle Lee and Katy Daley discuss the business of bluegrass broadcasting.
Jon Weisberger has had a multi-faceted career in bluegrass music. He chats about his history, his current position in A&R and record producing and his hopes for the future of the music.
The Stoneman family was a force of nature in bluegrass and country music. First made their mark in the Washington, DC area before making national prominence. Roni and Donna, the last of the Stoneman "kids" discuss the family career and history the day they were inducted into the IBMA Hall of Fame. The sisters talk with Katy Daley. It gets "wild"! :-)
Howard Parker talks with Prof. Dan Boner about the state and importance of formal, higher education and bluegrass. We chat about the music, the business and a possible career path for future bluegrass educators.
An incredible career in the industry, Nancy Cardwell Webster is the Executive Director of the IBMA Foundation, managing a number of grants and awards. Nancy talks with Katy Daley about her lengthy career which earned her an IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award!
How does a New Hampshire resident get captured by bluegrass music and become one of the most respected songwriters in bluegrass, gospel and even jazz? Rick talks art and business with Katy Daley
Planning Stages CEO, Claire Armbruster talks about music event planning and management.
Frank Baker, photographer for Bluegrass Today talks about the trade and his history with Howard Parker.