With so many bluegrass folks packing up and heading to Nashville for the big IBMA week just ahead of us, we have put together a list of events not held in the Nashville Convention Center or The Renaissance Hotel. A full listing of official IBMA-sanctioned events can be found on the organization’s web site.

There are even a few that are being held this weekend, before the IBMA festivities kick off on Monday morning. All times below are local Nashville time (CDT).

Saturday – September 27

• Ronnie Bowman appearing at The Station Inn, 9:00 p.m.

Sunday – September 28

• The Dixie Bee-Liners pre-IBMA Bar-B-Cue Blowout at Norm’s River Roadhouse, 6:00 p.m.
• Valerie Smith, Charlie Louvin, Abrams Brothers at Dare To Be Different Showcase (Bell Buckle) 1:00-10:00 p.m.

Monday – September 29

• Cherryholmes CD release party at The Rutledge, 8:00 p.m. (broadcast on WDVX.com)
• Bluegrass Songwriter’ Association Showcase at Holiday Inn Select, 8:00-11:00 p.m.

Tuesday – September 30

• Infamous Stringdusters at Country Music Hall of Fame, 11:00 a.m.
• Grascals #1 album party at SESAC, 4:00 p.m.
• Bill Monroe Bluegrass Celebration at The Grand Ole Opry, 7:00 p.m.
• Jerry Douglas at Country Music Hall of Fame, 7:00 p.m.
• The Bloggrass Boys at Robert’s Western World, 8:00 p.m.
• Mashville Brigade at The Station Inn, 9:30 p.m.

Wednesday – October 1

• Bill Monroe – Father Of Bluegrass Music, film screening and discussion at Country Music Hall of Fame, 1:30 p.m.
• Alecia Nugent CD preview party at Legends Corner Bar, 3:00-6:00 p.m.
• Hardline Drive at Norm’s River Roadhouse, 7:00 p.m.
• Bluegrass Songwriter’ Association Showcase at Best Western Music Row, 7:00-11:00 p.m.
• Steeldrivers at The Station Inn, 9:00 p.m.
• Pine Mountain Railroad, Dailey & Vincent, Steep Canyon Rangers at Ernest Tubb’s Record Shop, 10:00 p.m.

Thursday – October 2

• Lonesome River Band at The Station Inn, 9:00 p.m.
• Jimmy Bowen & Santa Fe, Matt Flinner Trio, Spring Creek, Lonesome Traveler at Mulligan’s Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Friday – October 3

• Jimmy Bowen & Santa Fe, Wildwood Valley Boys, David Parmley & Continental Divide, Blue Moon Rising, Hardline Drive at Mulligan’s Pub, 9:30 p.m.
• Danny Paisley & Southern Grass at The Station Inn, 9:00 p.m.
• Matt Flinner Trio, Spring Creek, Travis Chandler at Norm’s River Roadhouse, 6:00 p.m.

Saturday – October 4

• Jimmy Bowen & Santa Fe, Lykens Valley Bluegrass Boys, Next Best Thing, Daniel Boner and Daysight, Travis Chandler, New Foundation at Mulligan’s Pub, 9:30 p.m.
• Larry Stephenson Band at The Station Inn, 9:00 p.m.
• Dailey & Vincent at Ernest Tubb’s Record Shop, midnight
• Runaway Freight at Bethesda Market & Deli (College Grove), 6:00 p.m.

If you are hosting or performing at an off-site event that is not listed, please contact us so that it can be included.