The 11th annual IBMA Bluegrass Live!, organized by the International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) in collaboration with PineCone (Piedmont Council of Traditional Music), has announced the final lineup set to perform at Raleigh, N.C.’s Red Hat Amphitheater. Set to take place on Sept. 29-30, 2023, the event promises an impressive roster of talented bluegrass artists, including Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Jerry Douglas, and Missy Raines & Allegheny, with special guest Alison Brown.
Joining the previously announced artists, the complete lineup at Red Hat Amphitheater for IBMA Bluegrass Live! Powered by PNC includes The Del McCoury Band, Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, Kruger Brothers play Doc Watson (with special guest Jerry Douglas), Mighty Poplar, The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys featuring Bobby Osborne, Missy Raines & Allegheny with special guest Alison Brown, Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper, Jake Blount, Kaia Kater & Tray Wellington, and AJ Lee & Blue Summit.
In addition to the performances at Red Hat Amphitheater, the IBMA World of Bluegrass event will feature various activities held at the Raleigh Convention Center, the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, the Red Hat Amphitheater, and multiple venues around town.
IBMA Interim Executive Director Paul Schiminger expressed his pride in IBMA Bluegrass Live!, stating, “We are proud that IBMA Bluegrass Live! continues to provide stellar bluegrass music to more fans than any festival in the world. It is truly a celebration of our great music! The lineup on this year’s main stage at the Red Hat Amphitheater is an exciting mix of Hall of Famers and some of the most dynamic and creative artists in Bluegrass. Don’t miss these unique and incredible performances!”
David Brower, executive director of PineCone and festival producer, echoed the sentiment, highlighting the diverse range of artists included in the lineup: “There’s a little something for everyone. The main stage at Red Hat Amphitheater has multiple Hall of Fame members, a brand-new supergroup, hot rising stars, and a celebration of 100 years of Doc Watson. And then wait until folks see the line-up for the StreetFest stages that will line the streets of downtown Raleigh. You’re gonna be able to walk around and celebrate where we’ve been as a genre and at the same time get a sneak peak peek of where we might be headed.”
Tickets for IBMA Bluegrass Live! are on sale now. Learn more and find tickets here.
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IBMA Bluegrass Live!
Friday
The Del McCoury Band
Mighty Poplar
Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
Kids on Bluegrass
Saturday
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Kruger Brothers play Doc Watson (with special guest Jerry Douglas)
The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys (with special guest Bobby Osborne)
Jake Blount, Kaia Kater & Tray Wellington
Missy Raines & Allegheny (with special guest Alison Brown)
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