This special bonus episode Maggie O’ Connor Events Director for IBMA International Bluegrass Music Association and I talk about the entire week of World of Bluegrass start to finish. This was initially going to be a joint podcast with Randy Steele of Eat the Brick and T Shaw’s but Randy had a family emergency so I subbed. The original episode was recorded Monday October 12th 2026 and covers the IBMA from October 20th through the 24th.
Guest: Maggie O’ Connor (Events Director IBMA)

Links mentioned in this episode:
www.IBMA.org www.tshawsprogressivebluegrass.com www.eatthebrick.com

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This is a bonus episode where I discuss the 31 bands playing at the 2026 IBMA Bluegrass Ramble. I have watched 30 of the 31 bands participating in the Ramble on YouTube for somewhere between 30 seconds and 5 minutes. Here I am going to share my impression or perspective of what I heard and saw. For some odd reason the only band I didn’t listen to in advance is Ralph Stanley II and The Clinch Mountain Boys. This wasn’t intentional it just worked out that way.
For a fully interactive IBMA Ramble schedule where you can select the bands you want to see and put together your own custom Ramble plan, make certain to visit my new website www.tshawsprogressivebluegrass.com. There you can also add custom events such as dinner with friends, or pop-up shows that are announced last minute. Email it to yourself or download it and add it to your phone’s calendar for a smooth Ramble experience without missing your next favorite band.
Guest: Trevor Shaw (T Shaw's Progressive Bluegrass)

This podcast is hosted by ZenCast.fm

Full recap of season four, with some clips from each episode! Season five is right around the corner make sure to tune in!