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Bluegrass Pride

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Supporting and celebrating the full rainbow of bluegrass pickers!

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On the Forward Roll today, check out a tune from our friends @georgefiddle and Uma Peters! George describes "Turtle Rock" as "a beautifully moody atmosphere, evocative of that moment of calm in a turbulent year." Read more and watch on our website: bluegrasspride.net/blogs/new…
PREMIERE: George Jackson — Turtle Rock feat. Uma Peters

PREMIERE: George Jackson — Turtle Rock feat. Uma Peters

Inspiration can come to musicians in many different forms. Some of the more classic sources might be things like going through a bad breakup or falling in love with someone new. But it can also come...

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Proud of BGP Board Member, scholar, and musician Jake Blount (@forked_queer) for writing this important piece of criticism of music journalism — and the ways it can (and often does) propagate white supremacy. Essential reading!
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Jake Blount (@forked_queer) on the insidiousness of "Afro-Americana": bit.ly/2ZR4bqr
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It's the biggest week in #bluegrass! Here's where you can find us during @IntlBluegrass's World of Bluegrass in Raleigh this week. Don't miss our (vaxxed & masked) BYO-Brunch & Info Session and mini-showcase on Saturday, Oct. 2, IN PERSON! RSVP: fb.me/e/1khVh0Mdr
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Don't forget! @arosefiddle premieres the #BluegrassPride-inspired composition "Embracing Roots" with Fog Holler and the Americana String Quartet on Sunday, September 19! Virtual and in-person tickets are available: oldfirstconcerts.org/perform…
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Kindness is Embracing Roots! We're so excited for the world premiere of a brand new composition by our friend Alisa Rose (@arosefiddle) on Sept. 19! The piece was inspired by #BluegrassPride and conversations with members of our community. Read more: oldfirstconcerts.org/perform…
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Kindness is getting vaccinated and wearing your mask! Whether you're headed back out to live shows and festivals or making plans to join us at @IntlBluegrass' business conference in a couple weeks, one way you can #BeKind is by doing your part to decrease the spread of COVID!
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Are YOU planning on being at IBMA's World of Bluegrass conference in Raleigh? We are too! We hope you'll make plans to say hey to team BGP. We'll be selling merch, signing up new members, and making space for LGBTQ+ bluegrassers like we always do. C'mon! #BeKind21 #IBMAWOB2021
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Kindness is becoming a member of #BluegrassPride!! It's day 9 of #BeKind21 and what better way to celebrate than drumming up some new members?? If you or a friend aren't yet members, become one today! Head to bluegrasspride.net/membershi… to learn more. And don't forget to #BeKind!!
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Our members enable us to better budget and plan for the future. We offer membership tiers at a variety of giving levels with all kinds of fun and exciting perks. Being a member tells the world bluegrass is for everyone! Join the challenge: bornthisway.foundation/bekin…
Kindness is Embracing Roots! We're so excited for the world premiere of a brand new composition by our friend Alisa Rose (@arosefiddle) on Sept. 19! The piece was inspired by #BluegrassPride and conversations with members of our community. Read more: oldfirstconcerts.org/perform…
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We hope you'll make plans to attend the premiere – whether virtually or in person – and don't forget to #BeKind! Kindness is inclusivity, community, and embracing our roots.
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How are you committing to #BeKind today?? How about donating to a crowdfunding campaign! We'd suggest @marybragg! A talented and critically acclaimed songwriter and producer, Mary is self-producing her upcoming self-titled album – support it! kck.st/2XB7HnR
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Don't forget to sign up for #BeKind21! You can find more information through @BTWFoundation: bornthisway.foundation/bekin…
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I’m so excited to celebrate kindness with you for #BeKind21! 🎈 @btwfoundation and I can’t wait to see the uplifting ways you’re showing kindness to yourselves and others this month ❤️ Learn more at bornthisway.foundation/bekin…
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Kindness is letting the world know BLUEGRASS IS FOR EVERYONE!! 🪕🏳️‍🌈🎻 We are so excited and proud to be participating in #BeKind21 with @BTWFoundation and @ladygaga this year! How will YOU commit to #BeKind? Sign up here: bornthisway.foundation/bekin…
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Have you heard about our Mini-Grant Program? We've begun giving out our first grants!! We're proud to have supported our friend Joe Troop (of @CApalache) on his trip to Nogales, Mexico to volunteer at a migrant shelter, La Casa de la Misericordia. bluegrasspride.net/blogs/new…
Mini-Grant Diaries: Joe Troop & Bringing Music to Asylum Seekers in Nogales, Mexico

Mini-Grant Diaries: Joe Troop & Bringing Music to Asylum Seekers in Nogales, Mexico

As distribute our inaugural set of mini-grants, we want to share with you, our broader community and membership, about what we're funding and how you can also help support these projects! Up first,...

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Watch the video he shot in Nogales and listen to the new song, "Mercy for Migrants" – which features @belafleckbanjo & @abigailwashburn – here: rollingstone.com/music/music…
Che Apalache’s Joe Troop Pleads for Empathy in New Song ‘Mercy for Migrants’

Che Apalache’s Joe Troop Pleads for Empathy in New Song ‘Mercy for Migrants’

Watch Che Apalache leader Joe Troop's 'Mercy for Migrants' video.

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Are you an LGBTQ+ musician with a project, album, or other financial need? Apply for a Mini-Grant! bluegrasspride.net/pages/min…
Mini-Grant Program

Mini-Grant Program

Welcome to our brand-new monthly showcase series! In this video series, we'll be inviting musicians of all different backgrounds and identities to sit down with us, play us some of their favorite...

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Heads up San Francisco!! We're so excited for @WoodBellyMusic with @high_water_line tomorrow night at @amados998!! We'll be hanging out, selling merch, signing up new members, and enjoying... live music!?!? 🤯 fb.me/e/1InuhlGlT
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Please be safe, observe social distancing, and mask up! If you're planning on coming for the show, definitely stop by and say hey. We can't wait to visit and enjoy some bluegrass with y'all!!
Support LGBTQ+ musicians in #bluegrass and #BluegrassPride at the same time by shopping our store!!! Get your own rainbow mugs, our ever-popular buttons, t-shirts, and more: bluegrasspride.net/store
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