Our very own “GrassStreet” band from Henderson will be performing this week at the International Bluegrass Music Association event, taking place for the third straight year in Raleigh. This is a big deal.
Wayne Kinton, musician and band leader, says, “We’re just glad they let us come over here to do a few shows.” That’s Kinton’s modesty for you. David Kinton plays bass/mandolin, Ricky Hargis is on the banjo and Tab Kearns the dobro.
GrassStreet sends out regular email updates, and the most recent installment reads like this:
Hello from IBMA World of Bluegrass in beautiful Raleigh, NC! We’re excited that the center of the bluegrass world is once again in Raleigh for the 3rd straight year. We’ll be learning from the experts on the business and musical side of the music we love all week long. Plus we’ll get to pick a little too towards the end of the week.
If you’ll be in town for the big event, be sure to stop by and say hey during one of our performances. Also, if you’re not sure what all the fuss is about, check out https://ibma.org/world-of-bluegrass/ or https://www.wideopenbluegrass.com/index.php for more info.
In addition to the ticketed events, there’s lots of free music going on this week.
THURSDAY, OCT. 1st from 6-7pm – The Architect (108 E Hargett St) – $10 cover; part of the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble (https://www.ibma.org/world-of-bluegrass/bluegrass-ramble)
FRIDAY, OCT. 2nd from 5-7pm – Brasco Marketing (305 W Martin St) – Free show! Part of the First Friday Raleigh, featuring local art and music. See www.godowntownraleigh.com/first-friday-raleigh for info
SATURDAY, OCT. 3rd – All free shows during the Wide Open Bluegrass StreetFest 2-3pm – Common 414 (414 Fayetteville St) 5-6pm – High Lonesome Strings Stage (Fayetteville St between Davie & Martin) 7-9pm – Paddy O’Beers (121 Fayetteville St)
Whew! That’s all for now. Going to be a busy and fun week of bluegrass
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Wayne, David, Ricky & Tab