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MBOTMA’s Annual Festivals

The Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association produces three festivals each year, two indoor and one outdoor. There are a number of additional activities that take place throughout the year that we support, sponsor or simply cheer on from afar, but the following are MBOTMA’s primary activities.

Fall Jam & Great MN Uke Gathering

Also held at the Crowne Plaza, Fall Jam is the last opportunity of the year to get out and play bluegrass before winter sets in! Featuring concerts, showcases, songwriter listening room, workshops, dances, draw band scramble, and so much more.
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November

Winter Bluegrass Weekend

Held the first full weekend in March at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West Hotel in Plymouth, MN. This festival has been held for more than 40 years featuring: Bluegrass and Old-Time Headline Concerts with National Touring Artists, a weekend-long showcase of MBOTMA Member Bands, the Grass Seeds Kids' Academy and more.
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March

MN Bluegrass August Festival

Set in beautiful surroundings in Central Minnesota, this festival has been a premier summer festival for generations. Six stages, family activities, dances, workshops, and non-stop campground jamming. Held at El Rancho Mañana Campground and Riding Stables in Richmond, MN.
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August

Register for Tim Stafford Guitar Workshop

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Register for Brian Wicklund Fiddle Workshop

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Be A Part of MBOTMA History!

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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!