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Welcome to the Bluegrass Music Resource page... the following is a list of some of our picks for Bluegrass online sources, magazines and radio stations.

International Bluegrass Music Association www.ibma.org

IBMA's Mission: Working together for high standards of professionalism, a greater appreciation for our music, and the success of the worldwide bluegrass community.

You can access their website to become a member and learn about a variety of membership services and benefits – including showcase opportunities, event and instrument insurance, and discounts.

Society for the Preservation of Bluegrass Music in America www.spbgma.com

Their corporate charter states these goals: 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 are to be traditional acoustic instruments, no electric instruments permitted; To encourage professionalism in appearance and showmanship by the performers at SPBGMA events and To encourage the support of various Bluegrass publications and associations.

European Bluegrass Music Association www.europe-bma.org

The EBMA was formed in 2001. They produce a magazine call "Bluegrass Europe." Each May they host a festival in the Netherlands, featuring top European bands and guest bands from the United States.

Check them out if you are planning a trip overseas.

Bluegrass Unlimited Magazine www.bluegrassmusic.com

The longest running bluegrass magazine out of Warrenton, Virginia headed up by Bluegrass legend Mr. Peter V. Kuykendall.

BU, as it is affectionately know, features articles about artists from all eras of Bluegrass, CD reviews, the National Bluegrass Survey, Yearly Festival Issue and much more...

Bluegrass Now Magazine www.bluegrassnow.com

Another fine monthly bluegrass magazine out of Rolla, Missouri headed up by Mr. Wayne Bledsoe. Bluegrass Now also features articles about artists, has DJ Hot Picks, Bands to Watch section, Gospel Profiles, Festival Calendar and much more.

iBluegrass Online Magazine www.ibluegrass.com

iBluegrass features a search engine for bands, festivals and other fun stuff.

Nationwide Bluegrass Festival Information newgrass.freeservers.com

Good source for festival information. Click on your state to see past and upcoming festivals.

WAMU – 88.5 www.wamu.org

Here you will find excellent Bluegrass programming from the Nation's capital. You'll hear Bluegrass icon, Mr. Ray Davis, Red Shipley, Dick Spottswood, Eddie Stubbs and others that have been in the business since Bluegrass has been a business.

Programming begins with the "Bluegrass Overnight" at midnight Saturday until 6:00am Sunday. Then tune in with Mr. Red Shipley from 6:00am until 10:00am, who has been hosting the internationally known "Stained Glass Bluegrass" since 1984. After Red's show, enjoy the best in Bluegrass from 10:00am until 1:00pm with Mr. Ray Davis with the "The Ray Davis Show." After Ray's show, stay with WAMU for fine programming with Dick Spottswood and Eddie Stubbs. All times are EST.

Help support online radio, NPR and WAMU – 88.5

East Tennessee's Own, WDVX www.wdvx.com

This is the planet's premier online radio station for the latest and best in Americana, Bluegrass, Classic Country, Alternative Country, Western Swing, Blues, Old Time & Traditional Mountain Music, Bluegrass Gospel, Celtic and Folk.

WDVX is a listener supported , 501 c 3 Not-for-Profit organization, not affiliated with any college, university, religious or political organization. Funding comes from, individual donations, benefit concerts and underwriting from local businesses.

Help support online radio and East Tennessee's own, WDVX.

"Bluegrass Ramble" with Mr. Bill Knowlton www.wcny.org

Every Sunday night, you can listen to Central New York's and one of the country's oldest running Bluegrass radio programs from 9:00pm until Midnight. Since 1973, Mr. Bill Knowlton has been hosting the "Bluegrass Ramble" on National Public Radio in Central New York.

Help support online radio, NPR and WCNY.

Live365 www.live365.com

Tons of online radio stations... at last count there were 190 Americana stations.