Member News

Happy New Year, everyone!!!

Some of our members have already booked amazing bluegrass talent this year, and in support of these shows and events we do everything we can to get the word out to help make them a success!***

Gene Thompson has booked Tommy Brown and County Line Grass (My Favorite Bluegrass Band will open), Lost and Found, the Dixie Riders, Katie Penn and New Town, and will also perform with his band, Crossroads (Hayloft will open), at Willis Music.  These concerts have been booked by Gene into the Willis Music/Woodsongs Coffee House series that was begun last year by Willis Music with so much success.  These bands perform for the door proceeds and copies of the Willis video and recording of the event.  NKBMA members get a $2 discount on tickets at the door.

Another of our local venues – just down the way - at the Olde Star Theatre in Williamstown will feature Nuthin’ Fancy and Doyle Lawson.  Please call 859-992-5775 or email oldestarinfo@aol.com for ticket and concert information.  You can also visit them on-line.  

In February, Tommy Brown and County Line Grass will host their 2^nd annual Salt Lick Bluegrass Festival in Shepherdsville.  This is an indoor festival just 20 minutes south of Louisville.  It’s a great way to break up those winter megrims and set the stage for the festival season!  Visit them at www.saltlickbluegrassfestival.com for more information.

In May, the NKBMA will sponsor a booth at the Appalachian Festival located at Old Coney Island in Cincinnati.  With our music rooted in the history and tradition of the Appalachian Mountains we couldn’t ask for a better place to reaffirm or introduce our association to new and old members alike.  We always need volunteers to man the booth at this event, and its always a fun day for everyone!

Please be sure to check out Vernon and Kitty McIntyre’s website at http://fotmc.com/ .  Vernon and Kitty have something going on just about every week.  Their events are also listed on the NKBMA web page calendar.

That’s everything that I can think of so far!  Let’s be sure that we show up in force to support these performances and help make them a success!  Check our calendar at www.nkbma.com for complete event details.  Members may have their bluegrass events advertised on our calendar.  Please feel free to call me at 859-991-5197 or email at pmesser@nkbma.com to get your event posted.

Prayers to everyone!

Pamela Messer - President

***Performers and Promoters please note:  In 2010 the NKBMA voted unanimously that financial SPONSORSHIP would be put to vote as needed for each individual event presented to the board.  At no time does the NKBMA assume any portion of financial obligation to performers or promoters who are SUPPORTED by NKBMA or it’s members.  Questions regarding this policy can be sent by completing our on-line form.

Board Meetings are held on the first Monday each month at Willis Music on Mall Rd. Florence, KY unless otherwise noted.  This year's meetings will be:

The NKBMA is always in need of volunteers and advisors.  Please join us at one of our Board Meetings to see how you can help!