Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association

MBOTMA 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert

MBOTMA 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert
Saturday, November 08
Doors: 7:30pm // Show: 8pm
$0 to $35
MBOTMA 50th Anniversary Concert & Celebration
November 8, 8:00pm 2025
Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel, Plymouth MN
 
The Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association is celebrating its 50th Anniversary with a special concert celebration!
 
Brian Wicklund will lead an all-star Minnesota Bluegrass concert with special guest appearances, stories, slideshow and more!
 
Fall Jam Festival Admission NOT included or required to attend only the Celebration Concert. Arrival before 4pm on Saturday will require a Single-Day Festival Ticket.
 
Tickets: $35 Adults, $25 Seniors & Young Adults (18-24 yrs), 17 & under Free
MBOTMA 50th Anniversary Celebration Concert

FULL PERFORMANCE LISTING

PA Management with Aaron Niehus

The PA is the connection between you as a performer and the audience. It is critical that you have a solid understanding of how to make the most effective use of all the technology available to you. This workshop will be in 3 segments. 11 am will be setting up the PA  then at 11:30 learn to work with the single Mic  Everyone is welcome. Draw bands are highly encouraged to come.  At noon Aaron will shift to PA Management

Song Analysis with Tim Stafford & Phil Nusbaum

Three songwriters will each present an original song.  Tim and Phil then will offer thoughts and advice on structure and presentation.  Phil Nusbaum will offer thoughts on what broadcasters are looking for when you seek to get your songs played on the air. You do not have to be a songwriter to attend or benefit from these perspectives. Everyone is welcome!

Stagecraft, The Art of Putting on a Show

With Brent Fuqua and Becky Schlegel These two veteran performers go beyond the setlist to discuss ways you can take your next show to a new level. Entertain your audiences, have more fun and get more bookings!

Stagecraft will be at noon on Saturday in Studio 2.  Q&A is a big part of these Panels so bring your questions!

Booking and Promoting Your Band

With Ellen Stanley, Katryn Conlin and Tom Peschges

This panel promises to be a lively discussion of how to build an audience, and book better gigs!  We will cover topics like, Websites, EPK’s, Booking emails, social media strategies and more.  As with all of our panel discussions, please bring your questions!