NEWS
Red Herring from The Netherlands command respect as musicians and entertainers, now a four piece with the addition of Paul van Vlodrop they have a new CD “Here To Distract You” This album contains many original songs by Loes, Joram and Arthur andothers borrowed from well known writers. Originally due for release in September but it is out now. […]
CURLY STRINGS from Estonia have just released their late album entitled “Hoolima” which in Estonian means “Caring” which is good advice because we should take good care of this later CD as it has all of the quality to be expected from this exciting band. To quote their own words: “Raw acoustic energy and hauntingly beautiful melodies from […]
Joint Winners ! This evening, “Pine Marten” from Ireland together with “Le Chat Mort” from Sweden were declared joint winners of the band competition at the La Roche Bluegrass Festival. In third place was “Candy Floss” from the Slovak Republic. First and second place prize money will be divided between the two bands and both […]
Second edition of the free musical meeting ‘Banjo Jamboree’, taking place in Essen, Belgium on September 23rd and 24th 2017. Banjo or not, you’re cordially invited to come and join/enjoy spontaneous jam sessions at the ‘Caernhoeve’.Whether you’re staying for a couple of hours or the full weekend, you can join in with ANY acoustic instrument. […]
Bill Monroe interview Bill Monroe interview by Wim Bloemendaal in the Netherlands 1974, published in the EBMA Newsletter July 2017
Bluegrass goes to India in November when EBMA Member Band, THE LOUVAT BROTHERS, with mandolinist Jeff Cardey, head east to play at the Ruhaniyat Festival in Mumbai and Delhi. The Ruhaniyat Festival moves across the cities of India and includes performers from all over the world. The band play Mumbai 26-28 Nov and also give workshops in schools and […]