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Bluegrass Alliance

Name: Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance
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Promoting the appreciation of bluegrass music in Southern New England.

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2026 RIBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony planned for April 12th

Sal Sauco and Debbie Hall to be inducted Influential members of the southern New England bluegrass community will be inducted into the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA) Hall of Fame on Sunday, April 12th in a ceremony at the Elks Lodge in West Greenwich, RI. Musicians Sal Sauco and Debbie Hall will be the 2026 inductees for their lifetime achievements. RIBA will also honor two Bluegrass Pioneers: Kevin Fennessey and the Spider Bridge band. This designation recognizes per

Feb 23

Blue Highway, Rock Hearts and Four Bridges to perform at Bally’s Twin River in lieu of Bluegrass Bash

While we're disappointed about the cancellation of the Bluegrass Bash at Bally's, we have exciting news to share. Bash headliner Blue Highway will still perform the evening of March 21st at Bally's Twin River! The show will be held in the Lighthouse Bar beginning at 9:00 pm. Blue Highway will be followed by two bands from the Bluegrass Bash lineup: Rock Hearts and Four Bridges. There will be no cover charge or ticket required. We thank Bally's for their partnership in plann

Feb 18

CANCELED: RIBA Bluegrass Bash at Bally’s Twin River, Lincoln on March 21st

We regret to inform you that the Bluegrass Bash has been canceled. If you have already purchased tickets, you will receive a refund within five days. We apologize for any inconvenience. Stay tuned for news about future RIBA events and hope to see you there. The Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance is pleased to partner with Bally's Twin River Casino in Lincoln, Rhode Island to present the RIBA Bluegrass Bash on Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Bally’s Twin River Casino Event Center,

Jan 13

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RIBA Events

Sun, Apr 12
2026 RIBA Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Elks Lodge #2285
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Apr 12, 2026, 5:00 PM
Elks Lodge #2285, 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USA
Please join us in celebrating these influential southern New England bluegrass musicians.
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Sun, Apr 19
Instructional Bluegrass Jam hosted by RIBA
Barrington United Methodist Church
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Apr 19, 2026, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Barrington United Methodist Church, 230 Washington Rd, Barrington, RI 02806, USA
Our monthly RIBA instructional bluegrass jam. All skill levels are welcome.
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Sun, May 03
RIBA Board Meeting - May 3, 2026
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille
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May 03, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille, 2225 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886, USA
Anyone interested in becoming more involved in the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance is invited to attend a monthly board meeting.
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Sat, May 30
The Bluegrass Pickin' Porch at Providence Porchfest 2026
Corner of Dana and Ivy Streets, Providence, RI
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May 30, 2026, 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Corner of Dana and Ivy Streets, Providence, RI
Five local bluegrass bands will perform as part of the 2026 Providence Porchfest
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Fri, Aug 14
Ocean State Bluegrass Festival 2026
Frerichs Farm
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Aug 14, 2026, 4:00 PM – Aug 16, 2026, 6:00 PM
Frerichs Farm, 65 Kinnicutt Ave, Warren, RI 02885, USA
Bands, workshops, jamming, food and camping!
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