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 at Trent Elementary School at Trent & Pines in the Spokane Valley.  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 at the Savage House Pizza at 700 S Dishman Rd., Spokane Valley.

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.

  

Upcoming Events

May 17:  Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang and Awards Ceremony(Spokane Valley, WA).

May 29:  AM Stringband concert at Rick Singer Photography Studio.  Details below.

June 20:  Misty River concert.  Details below.

Saturday, May 17:  Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang & AWARDS CEREMONY!

The Saturday Night Bluegrass Thang (aka "SNBT" or "Thang")  is a regular INBA event featuring local bluegrass artists and bands, held on the 3rd Saturday of each month at Trent Elementary School.   The next SNBT will be held on Saturday, May 17 at 7:00 pm.  THIS IS THE FINAL BLUEGRASS THANG UNTIL FALL!  There will be a special Awards Ceremony as part of the evening's show.  Stay tuned for more details.

Thursday, May 29 - AM Stringband Concert

Old-timey music fans won't want to miss the AM Stringband in concert at Rick Singer Photography Studio on Thursday, May 22.  The AM String band is a Helena, Montana based old time string trio featuring tight vocal harmonies, clever lyrics and a revolving instrumentation including fiddles, banjo, guitar and foot percussion. The band plays original songs along side Appalachian fiddle tunes and ballads, interwoven with elements of French-Canadian and contra dance fiddle styles, classical bowing, and strong rhythmic accompaniment.

Tickets are $10 and are available at Rick's studio.  Space is limited so don't wait until the last minute! Doors open at 7:00 pm and the show is at 7:30.   More information is available at the Rick Singer Photography Studio website, or by calling Rick's at (509) 838-3333.

 Misty River

NOTE the date is May 29, not May 22 as previously posted!

Friday June 20 - Misty River Concert

Misty River

The INBA is proud to welcome Misty River for a special concert at Trent Elementary on Friday, June 20.  Over the past decade, Misty River has developed a loyal base of fans in the Pacific Northwest, who have come to appreciate the tight, clean vocal harmonies and wide-ranging repertoire of this acoustic quartet. The harmonies from these four women will leave you spellbound on critically-acclaimed originals and traditional favorites, and their warm stage presence will make for an unforgettable evening of music and entertainment.

The new Misty River CD "Stories" celebrates the 10-year anniversary of this fine Northwest band.  Reviewer Joe Ross calls it "pleasantly nostalgic, blissfully romantic, or thoughtfully sensual. The soothing melody-driven result is Misty River's charming je ne sais quoi".

The concert will be at 7:00 pm at Trent Elementary School, 3303 N. Pines, Spokane Valley, WA. Tickets are $15 and are available now at all INBA events, or by contacting Milt Asher via email, phone: 509-465-5898, or snail-mail: PO Box 942, Spokane, WA 99210


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