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Bluegrass Alliance

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Promoting the appreciation of bluegrass music in Southern New England.

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Scenes from the 2026 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival

The 2026 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival is in the books! Here are some scenes from a fantastic weekend of bluegrass music, fun, and community. Many, many thanks to all who came out, our volunteers, Frerichs Farm for hosting, and those involved in planning the festival!

Aug 29

Ocean State Bluegrass Festival slated for August 14-16, 2026

Bluegrass fans and pickers: mark your calendar for the Ocean State Bluegrass Festival to be held Friday, August 14th through Sunday, August 16th at Frerichs Farm, 43 Kinnicutt Ave., Warren, RI. The event is sponsored by the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA) with generous support from The Carter Fund and the John J. and Eleanor Q. Wrenn Memorial Fund, both at the Rhode Island Foundation. The event includes jamming for bluegrass musicians throughout the weekend, an open m

Apr 21

Scenes from the 2026 RIBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony

What a wonderful tribute to our 2026 RIBA Hall of Fame inductees and Bluegrass Pioneers on Sunday, April 12th at the Elks Lodge in West Greenwich, RI. Congratulations to Sal Sauco, Debbie Hall, Kevin Fennessey, and Spider Bridge! Thank you so much to all who came out to celebrate, those involved in planning and helping at the event, and to The Splinters for providing great entertainment. Here are some scenes from the event. Click on a thumbnail below to open the photo and scr

Apr 13

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RIBA Events

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Sun, Nov 15
Instructional Bluegrass Jam hosted by RIBA
Barrington United Methodist Church
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Nov 15, 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, Nov 29
RIBA Board Meeting - Nov. 29, 2026
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille
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Nov 29, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM EST
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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Sun, Jan 17
RIBA Holiday Party 2027
Elks Lodge 2285
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Jan 17, 2027, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Elks Lodge 2285, 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd, West Greenwich, RI 02817, USA
Please join us for the 12th annual RIBA Holiday Party!
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