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Support MBOTMA With A Donation

We encourage you to think of Minnesota Bluegrass & Old-Time Music Association (MBOTMA), a 501(c)(3), as part of your charitable giving.  When you make a gift to MBOTMA, you can designate it to support Grass Seeds Academy or the General Fund. 

Ways to Give

Give Online

Click here and choose to whether you would like to donate to the MBOTMA General Fund or to the Grass Seeds Academy.

Choose your amount, and whether your donation is one-time, monthly, or annual.

Give by Mail

Mail a check to MBOTMA  PO Box 16408 Minneapolis MN 55416

Choose a Premium Membership Level

Membership levels Bronze, Silver and Gold include tax-deductible amounts. Learn More Here.

Donate Stock

Donating appreciated stocks, mutual funds or bonds to charity is an efficient way to contribute that can provide you with significant tax benefits. You can make a gift of appreciated securities to MBOTMA while avoiding capital gains tax, expanding your portfolio and/or obtaining a line of income.

Please contact us at execdir@minnesotabluegrass.org for further information.

Make MBOTMA an IRA Beneficiary

If you are over the age of 70½ and have an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), then a gift from your account may provide the most significant tax savings of any charitable contribution.

While you are eligible to make this gift starting at 70 ½, when you turn 72 you must take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your IRA, and a QCD will count towards that RMD.

Please contact us at execdir@minnesotabluegrass.org for further information.

Designate MBOTMA as an Estate Beneficiary

Please contact us at execdir@minnesotabluegrass.org for further information.

Give to the Max Day

Use the GiveMN.org Portal for Give to the Max Day!

What to Give To

Grass Seeds Academy

Grass Seeds and GS2 are MBOTMA sponsored youth workshops held in conjunction with the Winter Bluegrass Weekend. The groups meet for one session Friday night, two sessions on Saturday and one session Sunday morning. The kids then have the opportunity to show us all what they have learned with a Sunday concert. Donations  designated to Grass Seeds Academy help MBOTMA cover the expenses of offering this valuable program.

General Fund

Proceeds are used for festivals, mentorships, scholarships, workshops, classes, and other educational activities related to bluegrass and old-time music.

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!