Nashville may be best noted for its tremendous display of country music, but January 31 through February 3 it will be bluegrass that takes center stage as the SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards & Convention visits the Sheraton Music City Hotel. Making its 32nd annual appearance in Nashville, the SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards & Convention highlights only the best in the world of bluegrass through performances and an awards show. Aside from the official proceedings of the event, you’ll also find a variety of musical workshops, band showcases and various other activities taking place throughout the weekend for a full and varied time of bluegrass!
The actual awards ceremony is set for the last night of the event, though those wanting to fully experience all that the SPBGMA Bluegrass Awards & Convention has to offer will definitely want to arrive in town a few days early. Below is a tentative schedule of events centered around this great time of bluegrass to help travelers plan accordingly.
34th Annual SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards & Convention Tentative Schedule of Events
Thursday, January 31, 2008
Bluegrass Gospel Concert – Set to include Billie Renee’ & Cumberland Gap, NewFound Road and more
Friday, February 1, 2008
Banjo Workshop
Trade Exhibits
Showcase of Bands – Set to include JD Crow & The New South, Chris Jones & The Reno Tradition, NewFound Road and more
Saturday, February 2, 2008
International Band Championship – Set to include Dailey & Vincent, Dean Osborn Band, Kentucky Blue and more
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Gospel Music Concert – Set to include The Martin Family, Shallow Creek, Bluegrass Brigade and more
34th Annual SPBGMA Bluegrass Music Awards Show - Hosted by Rarely Herd with performances by Rhonda Vincent & the Rage, Rarely Herd, Ronnie Bowman, The Grascals, Lewis Family and IIIrd Tyme Out
