The Inland Northwest Bluegrass Association is an all-volunteer organization based in Spokane, WA that seeks to build public awareness of bluegrass music in our area through concerts, festivals, jam sessions and other events. If you are interested in learning more about us, one of the best ways to do that is to check out the Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang, held every third Saturday from October through April. The SNBT showcases some of the great bluegrass bands in our area -- usually 4 to 6 bands play on stage each month, followed by a very lively jam afterwards.

The INBA is also the proud sponsor of the Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival held every August in Medical Lake near Spokane -- just one of the growing number of great bluegrass festivals held throughout our region.

The lineup for our own Blue Waters Bluegrass Festival has been posted at www.bluewatersbluegrass.org. The Steep Canyon Rangers, Crooked Still and Darrell Scott will be this year's national headliners. Regional favorites include Prairie Flyer, Jackstraw, Loose Digits, Down the Road and Anne & Pete Sibley. Several INBA bands will also be performing, including Custer's Grass Band, Pistol Packin' Mamas, Big Red Barn, Wanigan, Dead Fiddlers Society and Bluegrass Conspiracy.

Upcoming Events

July 22nd, 2009

The Infamous Stringdusters and INBA Band Heartbreak Pass in Concert
Wednesday, July 22nd, 7:00-10:00, Gates open at 6:00. St. Maries Fairgrounds, St. Maries, ID. Tickets: Adults: $15.00 Students: $8.00 (13-17). Kids under 12 FREE (accompanied by adult).

Stringdustersand Heartbreak Pass

Goose Creek Opry News:
The Goose Creek Opry Festival is alive and well, and taking place in Wilbur the weekend of July 24-25. For details, contact Richard Eich, Event coordinater/planner Eichs@rcabletv.com 509-775-3764 cell 509-429-4687. Thanks!

Hamilton MT: Hardtimes Bluegrass Festival
Will Williams & Gravel Road, Mike & Tari Conroy, J.D Webb and the Downstate Ramblers, Fred & Emily Frank, Bill & Verna Molenda, many more bands. July 24-26, 10 miles South of Hamilton MT, mile marker 37, The Thomas Ranch on Forest Hill Rd. Admission: Adults $10 for weekend, Children under 12 $5 for weekend, Camping $10. Call 406-821-3777 or email tariconroy_at_webtv.net. Download the printable festival flyer and schedule here (PDF file).

The Pistol Packin' Mamas and other INBA Bands will be providing live music every Saturday morning from 9:30 am - 11:30 am at Chaps! Chaps: 4235 S Cheney Spokane Rd, Spokane - (509) 624-4182

Rockin B Ranch Summer Concerts
June 16, July 21, August 18, and September 15. There will be 4 bands each evening. The cost is $5 per person. Beer, Wine and Pizza will be available for nominal costs. Jamming afterward in the Barn. Contact Frank Reed, 208-704-6894 for more information.

September, 2009: Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang

The Thang is now being held at University High School ( S. Pines Rd & E. 32nd). The auditorium is on the East side of the school. The next one will be on Saturday, September 19th at 7:00 p.m. The lobby opens at 6:30 and the cost is $5.00. We will be jamming after the Thang at Denny's, at 2022 N. Argonne Road.

Rockin B Ranch Bluegrass Night

Rockin' Blue Grass Nights - Shows starting June 16th and occurs every 3rd Tuesday of the month. ($5 door. Food, beer and wine available.)

This is the first of four star-studded extravaganzas of local Bluegrass talent, hosted by the Rockin’ B Ranch this summer. The Bands for Tues, June 16th are Aaron Castilla and the Afterthoughts, North Idaho Hat Band, The Wylie Family and Big Red Barn. Admission is $5, kids under 10 free. Complimentary lemonade and coffee; pizza sold by the slice. The ranch is located just off 1-90 (exit 299), 3 miles west of Liberty Lake, WA. Show will be followed by a jam, so BRING YOUR INSTRUMENTS. For more info go to www.rockinbranch.com.

Turn Your Radio On!

Support bluegrass Spokane Public Radio. Tune in to Front Porch Bluegrass every Sunday afternoon at 1 p.m. on KPBX FM 91.1. You can also listen online!

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