Cybergrass Bluegrass Music News: 43rd Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Festival

BMNN wrote: on Jun. 03, 2009:

Nestled in the beautiful hills of Brown County in Southern Indiana, is a little slice of heaven called Bean Blossom. The father of Bluegrass Music, Bill Monroe, fell in love with this small town, and the property he owned, calling it his home away from home for more than forty years. Once you visit, you too will experience the magic of Bean Blossom. June 13-20 is the time to come experience the history, become a part of tradition and find out why so many call this the Mecca of bluegrass music. It's time for the 43rd Annual Bill Monroe Memorial Bluegrass Festival.

This year's Bean Blossom event features 8 full days of the best of bluegrass music. Saturday, June 13, 2009 will mark the 43rd anniversary for the oldest, continuous running bluegrass festival in the world- the Bill Monroe Memorial Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival. A local legacy for the state of Indiana, this annual event features the top names in bluegrass drawing thousands of people from all over the world to make the pilgrimage to the historical Bill Monroe Music Park & Campground in Bean Blossom, Indiana.

Saturday, June 13th: Kick-off the festival with the great sounds of the The Grascals, Larry Cordle & Lonesome Standard Time, Larry Stephenson Band, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Tommy Brown & County Line Grass, Country Saloon Band from Russia and Bill Monroe’s son- James Monroe & The Midnight Ramblers. Music 11am-11pm.

Sunday, June 14th: The Bean Blossom tradition continues as we worship and praise with Bill Monroe’s preacher- The Real Apostle Pastor Paul Baggett. Enjoy the sounds of bluegrass gospel from Paul Williams & Victory Trio, The Sullivan Family, Danny Paisley & Southern Grass, Harvest Wind, Tommy Brown & County Line Grass, Reel Tyme String Band and New Old Timers. Music 9am-6pm.

Monday, June 15th: Start your week off with the hard driving bluegrass from Lonesome River Band, Steep Canyon Rangers, David Davis & Warrior River Boys, Monroe Crossing, Karl Shiflett & Big Country Show, Tim Graves & Cherokee, and New Old Timers. Music 11am-11pm

Tuesday, June 16th: Join us for another Bean Blossom tradition as we enjoy a hot bowl of Ham & Beans and Miss Dixie Halls’ famous cornbread at the annual Ham & Bean Supper. Kick back and enjoy the bluegrass sounds of: Randy Waller & Country Gentlemen, Kenny & Amanda Smith, Cody Shuler & Pine Mountain Railroad, Cadillac Sky, Wildfire, Karl Shiflet & Big Country Show, Bluegrass Parkway from Australia and Youth Boot Camp Band. Music 11am-11pm

Wednesday, June 17th: Get ready for the reigning IBMA Entertainer’s of the Year Dailey & Vincent are back in town! Other artists performing include: IIIrd Tyme Out, The Lewis Family, Special Consensus, Lizzy Long & Llegacy, Lorraine Jordan & Carolina Road, Wildwood Valley Boys and Lost River Risin’. Music 11am-11pm

Thursday, June 18th: Enjoy the soulful sounds of bluegrass with Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers and the hard driving banjo of J.D. Crowe & The New South. Also performing are Charlie Sizemore Band, Carrie Hassler & Hard Rain, David Parmley & Continental Divide, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Special Consensus, and Bluegrass Parkway from Australia. Music 11am-11pm

Friday, June 19th: Bring your instruments and jam with the stars at the oldest of Bean Blossom traditions- the Bill Monroe Sunset Jam. On stage: Longview, Ralph Stanley II, J.D. Crowe & New South, James King Band, Ronnie Reno & Reno Tradition, Jesse McReynolds & Virginia Boys, Melvin Goins & Windy Mountain, Hard Ryde from Canada, Midnight Ramblers and New Old Timers. Music 11am-11pm

Saturday, June 20th: This will be a night to remember featuring the Dan Tyminski Band, Dr.Ralph Stanley & The Clinch Mountain Boys, Bobby Osborne & Rocky Top Xpress, James King Band, Dixie Bee Liners, Don Rigsby & Midnight Call, Goldwing Express, Larry Keel & Natural Bridge and Summertown Road. Music 11am-Midnight

Advance Ticket Prices thru June 1st: $15-$30 for a single day admission; and $75-$150 for multi-day tickets. Juniors 13-16yrs SAVE $5 OFF per day; Children 12 and under are free. Included with your festival ticket is admission to Bill Monroe's Bluegrass Hall of Fame, Country Star Museum & Uncle Pen's Cabin self-guided tour; all music and instrument workshops and activities scheduled at the Artist Workshop Stage; access to all food concessions and merchants.

Gates open at 7am. Parking is FREE and handicap accessible. Bring your lawn chairs; no large coolers or alcohol allowed in the concert area. No pets or smoking allowed in the concert area. On-site tent camping and self-contained RV camping is available.

Youth Bluegrass Boot Camp will take place Sunday-Tuesday, June 14-16. Interested youth ages 6-18 years of age will be allowed to sign up prior to June 1st for the fun but structured camp. The Youth Bluegrass Booth Camp consists of professional instructors and will teach students in small group and one-on-one sessions-brand new through advanced. There will be over 15 hours of hands on instruction (banjo, mandolin, fiddle, guitar and bass) covering topics such as: basic instrument care and handling, vocals and harmonies, stage presence and working with microphones, songwriting, jam etiquette-you name it! Additional Admission charged: Youth Bluegrass Boot Camp (Single Child) $35. Youth Bluegrass Boot Camp (Multiple) $30

For more information and directions call (800)414-4677 or visit www.BeanBlossom.com.

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