International Bluegrass Music Association Hall of Famers headline The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival Nov. 8-9 in Wilmington
We’re just weeks away from The Southern Ohio Indoor Music Festival. This biannual acoustic music event featuring nationally and internationally acclaimed bluegrass acts kicks off Friday, November 8, and wraps up Saturday evening, November 9, at The Roberts Convention Centre in Wilmington.
The weekend will be full of a wide variety of award-winning talent that will be sure to please music enthusiasts of all tastes. Festival doors open Friday at 10 a.m. with performances by host band and 2012 IBMA Emerging Artist of the Year Award winners, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, 2013 IBMA Award nominees, the Spinney Brothers, 2013 IBMA Award nominees Balsam Range, IBMA Hall of Fame member Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, and the bluegrass stylist and IBMA award-winning Larry Sparks & The Lonesome Ramblers.
The award-winning talent continues on Saturday with performances by Grammy winner, Marty Raybon & Full Circle, IBMA Hall of Fame member and the IBMA award-winning Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, IBMA Hall of Fame member and IBMA award winner, J.D. Crowe, and more. Hall of Famers Doyle Lawson, J.D. Crowe, and Paul Williams will collaborate for a very special “Old Friends Get Together” performance on Saturday night.
Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers and their official supply sponsor, Janet Davis Acoustic Music, will be working together at the November 8 & 9 event to benefit the International Bluegrass Music Museum’s (IBMM) Capital Fundraising Campaign. The IBMM, the only full-scale bluegrass music museum in the world, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, is working to raise $10,000,000 in order to move into a new state-of-the-art bluegrass center along the Ohio River. The new facility will include additional exhibit space, a 1,000-seat concert hall, an outdoor concert area for 2,000, a restaurant, an expansive gift shop, an international hall, a research library, teaching rooms, and more. “We owe it to the terrific bluegrass musicians, now living or gone on, to preserve their great legacy in the manner and style that is befitting their talent and creativity,” states IBMM Executive Director, Gabrielle Gray.
Janet Davis Acoustic Music has donated a Martin guitar valued at over $1,800 to be given away in an effort to raise funds for the IBMM. For a $5 donation, festival attendees will receive a raffle ticket, with all proceeds going to the IBMM Capital Campaign. The International Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame, housed in the International Bluegrass Music Museum, is an institution devoted to the recognition of noteworthy individuals for their outstanding contributions to bluegrass music; the bluegrass music industry's tribute to the pioneers of the music and the people who have made it great. “2013 marks our tenth anniversary of producing this festival and we are grateful to have International Bluegrass Hall of Fame members Doyle Lawson, J.D. Crowe, and Paul Williams performing at our fall event. Working on a project to benefit the IBMM is a natural fit. The support from the bluegrass community and from our supply sponsor, Janet Davis Acoustic Music, will have lasting benefits as we assist the IBMM in meeting their fundraising goals so that we can continue to honor and preserve the rich history of the music we love,” states festival producer and musician, Joe Mullins.
There will be a Jam Session Central area for pickers and everyone will have an opportunity enter to win wonderful raffle prizes including a Deering Goodtime banjo, commemorative quilt, and concert tickets. Door prizes, a Saturday morning songwriting workshop, an instrument check, food and various vendors offer value-added extras to all attendees in a smoke and alcohol free environment.
The Roberts Centre, located twelve miles south of Xenia, five miles north of Wilmington at the intersection of US 68 and I-71, exit 50, is convenient to fans from all over Ohio and neighboring states. This accessible location is less than an hour drive from Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. The Roberts Centre also includes a Holiday Inn hotel, Max and Erma’s Restaurant, and RV parking adding to the comfort and convenience of the attendees.
Media sponsorship is provided by Classic Country Radio, WBZI AM 1500 and FM100.3, WKFI AM 1090 and WEDI AM 1130, with additional sponsorship support provided by Cohen Brothers Scrap Processors, Jeff Wyler Springfield Auto Mall, Janet Davis Acoustic Music, Deering Banjos, and GHS Strings. For additional festival information, ticket purchases, hotel rooms and directions visit www.somusicfest.com.
Ticket Information
Tickets are on sale now for advance purchases online or via phone for reserved and general admission seating and range from $30 to $65. General admission tickets for children 16 and under are free with an adult purchase. Call 937-372-5804 or see www.somusicfest.com for complete ticket details. Advance ticket sales end, Tuesday, November 5, at 5 p.m. Tickets will be available at the door during the festival.