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NIBA Supporting Member Bands |
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Other Supporting Members |
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The Special Consensus, Oak Lawn, IL Phone: 708-422-4335 Website: www.specialc.com Email: gcahill2pc@aol.com
This year Greg Cahill is celebrating his 35th anniversary as the founding member of The Special Consensus band. The current band line up includes Greg Cahill (Banjo), David Thomas (Bass), Rick Faris (Mandolin) and Dustin Benson (Guitar) .
“Bluegrass with an Attitude” |
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Monroe Crossing, Ramsey, MN Phone: 763-213-1349 or 612-325-4011 Website: www.monroecrossing.com
Celebrating their 10th year together in 2010, Monroe Crossing dazzles audiences with an electrifying blend of classic bluegrass, bluegrass gospel, and heartfelt originals.
Their airtight harmonies, razor sharp arrangements, and on-stage rapport make them audience favorites across the United States and Canada. |
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Laura Rae, Rockford, IL Phone: 815-871-5715 Website: www.LauraRaeMusic.com Email: info@lauraraemusic.com
This multi-talented musician has made it her personal goal to pursue music as a full time career. She is accomplished on mandolin, fiddle, piano and guitar.
Laura is available for private or semi-private music lessons at beginner, intermediate and advanced playing levels. Workshops can also be arranged upon request.
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The Burie Family, New Berlin, WI Website: www.theburiefamily.com Phone: 262-787-1734
The Burie Family shares gospel bluegrass and classical music from a Christ-centered, family foundation. Bethany, Rebekah, Joseph, and Nathaniel Burie, along with brother in Christ, Neil Greenwald, share their love of music with a zeal and enthusiasm that puts sunshine in the hearts of their audiences.
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Bluegrass Escape, Downers Grove, IL Website: www.bluegrassescape.com Email: bluegrassescape@comcast.net
Early bluegrass to hardly bluegrass. Banjo, Dobro, Mandolin, Guitar, Bass, and the occasional Fiddle. We began by escaping the rigors of everyday life by spending evenings playing bluegrass music. We then escaped the bounds of traditional bluegrass by adding more progressive tunes, gospel, country, swing, rags and what tickles our fancy, all still with a bluegrass bent.
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Junction Bluegrass Festival, Oglesby, IL September, 2012 12:00pm - 6:00pm One-day, open stage music festival at Lehigh Park in Oglesby, Illinois. The festival is a free show with no tickets, enjoyable for all ages. It brings together some of the best local bluegrass, country, folk, and gospel performers in the area. In addition to the performances, there are other activities including food, art, and craft booths and workshops. More Info: www.junctionbluegrassfestival.com |
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Freeport Opry Jamboree, Freeport, IL 2nd Saturday Sept - May, 12:30 - 6:00 PM Open Stage & Jamming Rooms Freeport Moose Lodge, 601 E. South St. Supporting Member: Jeff Wagner Phone: 815-362-2001 or 815-978-2705
Click Here To See A YouTube Jam Video
This jam is a fund raiser for the Freeport Moose Lodge to help support Mooseheart. Mooseheart is a home and school for children in need. Pickers of all skill levels are welcome, food is served all afternoon as well as a full bar and sodas. |
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Truman’s Ridge, Sycamore, IL Website: www.trumansridge.com Email: trumansridge@yahoo.com Phone: 815-603-1441 / 815-501-6608
Truman’s Ridge offers an exciting blend of the familiar and the unique in bluegrass music. The rock-solid beat of the guitar and bass compliment the driving rhythm of the banjo and the compelling mandolin lead breaks. Fiddle and harmonica are also featured on some songs as well as vocal harmonies.
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Grass Roots Revival, Urbana, IL
Contact: jamie.carras@gmail.com or 217-954-0818 Leave a message, if we don’t answer the phone.
Traditional Bluegrass & Americana Roots Music Michael plays both Scruggs & melodic style bluegrass banjo with some oldtime clawhammer banjo thrown in for good measure. Jamie Lou picks 'n grins 'n sways with her "doghouse" bass if you can get her to put down the autoharp for awhile. |
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The Hoban Sisters, St. Charles, IL
Contact Jane Hoban: jhoban8@yahoo.com Carly and Jackie Hoban are a sister duo and long time Northern Illinois Bluegrass Association members. They both have been singing together for the past 2 years, individually for many years. Their Grandpa, Jim Covalsky, taught them both the mandolin and a little guitar in the bluegrass genre, and they have now matured into a beautiful sister duo. |
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The Wood Street Bloodhounds, Chicago, IL Phone: 312-421-9100 Website: www.woodstreetbloodhounds.com Email: savery@orchardpro.com
Traditional bluegrass music featuring:
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American Folk, Kenosha, WI Contact: Jim Moses at 262-308-0915 Website: www.americanfolkband.net Email: americanfolkband@gmail.com
Hailing from Southeastern WI, American Folk is a string band whose unique sound is influenced by a wide range of styles including but not limited to, bluegrass, country, traditional folk and classic rock & roll. Formed in 2006, American Folk's musical catalogue is now over 100 songs long, with originals, traditionals, and covers. American Folk has busked across WI, played at Festivals across the Midwest, and has lifted spirits in local pubs.
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The River Ramblers, Springfield, IL
Contact: Duane Patterson at 217-528-3414 Website: www.riverramblers.com Email: info@riverramblers.com
The River Ramblers are a five piece Bluegrass band that hales from areas surrounding Springfield IL. The group assembled in 1987 with the commitment to maintaining the traditional bluegrass sound. If you’re familiar with the music of Bluegrass icons such as Bill Monroe, Ralph Stanley or Flatt & Scruggs, you will recognize nearly every tune this band performs.
To date, the group has issued four recordings which include mostly traditional songs combined with some original tunes. |
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Turtle Creek Ramblers, Beloit, WI Phone: 608-361-0770 Website: www.turtlecreekramblers.com Email: davidwilson@turtlecreekramblers.com
The Turtle Creek Ramblers perform a variety of music, tailored to the event, but stays within the areas of Old Time Family Country, Gospel and Bluegrass. |
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David Wilson — Founder, Rhythm Guitar |
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Tom Benson and The Dyer Switch Band, Schenectady, NY Website: www.dyerswitch.com Email: Tthorpe@msn.com
Dynamic stage presence, hard driving traditional and original bluegrass and acoustic music.
Appeared at many popular bluegrass festivals such as Central Indiana Festival in Bean Blossom, Indiana; String Bean Memorial Festival in Kentucky; Tri-State Bluegrass Festival in Kendallville, Indiana; and Central Virginia Family Festival in Amelia, Virginia.
Performed at many renowned coffeehouses, such as Caffe´ Lena in New York and the Sounding Board in Massachusetts.
Shared the bill with bluegrass icons, including Dr. Ralph Stanley and Larry Stephenson. |
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New Blood Gospel Bluegrass Band, Pekin, IL Website: www.newbloodgospelbluegrassband.com Email: newbloodbluegrassband@yahoo.com
In March of 2011, the band competed in the North American Country Music Association International competition. The band won 11 trophies including 2011 Adult Bluegrass Band of the Year. The band’s album “Lord Guide My Feet” won 2011 Bluegrass Album of the Year.
New Blood Gospel Bluegrass Band enjoys all the fun they have spreading the gospel. “When the old timers pass away, We're afraid that such a beautiful style of music will too. We need to encourage our younger generation to really listen and try to understand what BLUEGRASS is all about. Bluegrass is the soul of country music. Bluegrass is one of the greatest traditions in the world. “ |
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Costello Jam, Hosted by Howard Johnson
1st & 3rd Sunday 3:30 - 6:00 PM
4647 N. Lincoln Av Chicago, IL
More Info Contact Howard Johnson |
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The Ransom Notes, Yorkville, IL Phone: 630-518-5375
NIBA Members Sammy (From Miami) Byerly on Guitar, Steve (Doc) Hatfield on Banjo, Greg Reisch on Mandolin and Skip Sittig on Bass Fiddle team up to play traditional and original bluegrass tunes for festivals, concerts and private events.
High energy, humor and good time string band music! |
