The new International Bluegrass Music Center will open with a three-day celebration on Oct. 18-20, Chris Joslin, the center’s executive director, told the Owensboro-Daviess County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The opening is expected to bring several hundred people to town that weekend. “We’ll have three days of live music,” Joslin said Wednesday. “One day will…
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ROMP Fest Final Lineup Announced
One of the best parties in Owensboro just got even better. ROMP Fest, the International Bluegrass Music Museum’s annual fundraiser has finalized the lineup of musicians appearing at the 15th annual festival including Leftover Salmon, The Travelin’ McCourys, Jeff Austin Band and Michael Daves featuring Tony Trischka. The four-day music, camping, and art festival will…
Destination: Entertainment: Officials hope Woodward Theater will be magnet for music fans around globe
When the new $15.3 million International Bluegrass Music Center opens at Second and Frederica streets this fall, its 450-seat Woodward Theater will have the busiest stage in town. Chris Joslin, the center’s executive director, says plans call for a live bluegrass show every Saturday night. Four to six times a quarter — and maybe more,…
Tourism Expected to Boom in 2018
2018 could set a record for tourism in Owensboro. The $15.3 million International Bluegrass Music Center at Second and Frederica streets will have a big grand opening celebration. But the date hasn’t been set yet. Chris Joslin, executive director of the museum, said recently that the opening of the new center had previously been set…
Headliners Announced for ROMP
Alison Krauss, Ricky Skaggs and Sam Bush will be the main acts for the River of Music Party (ROMP) on June 27-30 in 2018 at Yellow Creek Park in Owensboro, Kentucky. This is the first time Krauss, a 27-time Grammy winner has played at ROMP. ROMP is a bluegrass music festival featuring several performers ranging…