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Bluegrass Forecast - 2024

It looks like 2024 is shaping up to be another great year for bluegrass music in Canada. There are lots of festivals, shows and events lined up already and that will be taking place right across the country. So regardless of where you live there should be plenty of opportunity to catch some of the finest bands around both from the US and Canada. Check out our events page for more information.

Not only are there new and ongoing shows with some great lineups, but there are also a number of new and newly awarded bands out there that you shouldn't miss. You'll find a lot of these groups in our band directory.


The Canadian Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame.

Hall of Fame

We are accepting nominations for the 2024 edition of the BMAC Hall of Fame until May 31, 2024. If you would like to nominate someone who you believe should be considered, you can submit your nomination online or by emailing us. There are instructions and forms you can download here. If you would like to show your support for a previously submitted nominee, we have included a place for you to add your comments at the bottom of the information page for each nominee.

Submissions and HoF Information

Hall of Fame Page


BMAC Quarterly Magazine:

April 2024 Issue

Front Cover of Current Magazine


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With a Grassroots Membership or Subscription Membership you'll have access to the full quarterly magazine, and our magazine archives as well as enjoying additional benefits for your band, organization, festival or show!

 


BMAC Facebook Warning

We have recently found a few 'fake' BMAC pages on Facebook. These pages look very similar to our actual page so please be cautious. The link below is the only legitimate BMAC Facebook page.

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BMAC Band Directory

 

Band Directory

 

Here's one of the featured bands in our directory.

 

The Blurry Pickers

 

The Blurry Pickers

Events (Festivals, Shows, Jams ...)

 

Event Calendar Event Listing

 

Upcoming event:


 

Manitoba's Cripple Creek Music Festival

By: Mike Higgins

Dates: Jul 28, 2024 - Jul 28, 2024

Region: Manitoba

Location: Morden, Manitoba

Bluegrass on the Air

 

Radio Listing

 

Highland Grass

Hosts: Dennis Casey

When: Wednesday 7:00-9:00 PM

Location: 1395 Wigamog Rd. Minden , Ont. K0M 2K0 Haliburton

Station: CKHA 100.9 FM

About bluegrasscanada.org

We are happy to announce the we have made some big changes to our website so that you can find out everything you need to know about Bluegrass & Old Time Music in Canada. Look up bands, festivals, events, workshops, radio broadcasts, podcasts and more with our easy to use search tools.

 

Come back often to discover more exciting changes as we continue our work. We welcome your comments and suggestions.

And don't forget to get involved with our

Canadian Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame!


Thank you for your interest and stay tuned!

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