Infamous Stringdusters, Jerry Douglas Band are among first acts announced for 2022 IBMA Bluegrass Live
The Infamous Stringdusters and the Jerry Douglas Band are among the first performers announced for this fall's IBMA Bluegrass Live! in downtown Raleigh.
The two-day event, planned for Sept. 30-Oct. 1, will include live performances on stages throughout downtown and at Red Hat Amphitheater. The street festival is free to attend, but Red Hat Amphitheater performances will require tickets. Tickets for Red Hat Amphitheater shows start at $50 for IBMA members and go on sale to IBMA and PineCone members on April 5. The general public can purchase tickets starting April 19.
Other performers announced for Bluegrass Live include Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band, Sierra Hull, Balsam Range, Dom Flemons & Shultz’s Dream (with Brian Farrow, Dante' Pope and Tray Wellington), Della Mae and Twisted Pine. More main stage acts will be announced leading up to the festival.
IBMA Bluegrass Live! is part of the 2022 International Bluegrass Music Association's World of Bluegrass – a five day bluegrass extravaganza including a business conference, the IBMA Music Awards and the Bluegrass Ramble showcase series.
World of Bluegrass takes place Sept. 27-Oct. 1 at various venues in downtown Raleigh.
“It is wonderful to be getting back to the music in Raleigh, and we are excited to announce the initial lineup of blockbuster performances for this year’s IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC,” said Pat Morris, executive director of IBMA. “The fan experience will be unmatched at this year’s event, and we look forward to an exciting week of reuniting with old friends and hearing great music, from award-winning artists to special collaborations with amazing guests. Stay tuned for more exciting announcements.”
Last year's festival brought more than 101,000 people to Raleigh and generated more than $5.7 million in impact, according to the Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors Bureau.
The festival has a partnership to remain in the city of Raleigh through 2024.
“Raleigh is such a welcoming home for this music,” said David Brower, festival producer and executive director of PineCone, a Raleigh-based non-profit music organization. “This year’s festival is expected to be bigger and even more joyous than the last. Most of the event is free, and thanks to the support of some great sponsors we’re able to open up the back sections of the amphitheater for free general admission this year. Of course, the best seats are reserved, and will go quickly, but everyone is welcome at this festival.”
WRAL has been a long-time supporter of the World of Bluegrass.
