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Mark your calendar for the RIBA Bluegrass Bash at Bally’s Twin River, Lincoln on March 21st
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, 100 Twin River Rd, Lincoln, RI. This will be a jam-packed one-day festival! The highlight of the event will be a show featuring headliner Blue Highway, a nationally acclaimed bluegrass band, preceded by seven talented New England bluegrass bands. The day wi
Jan 133 min read


RIBA Holiday Party slated for January 11th
Jan 11, 2026 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM Elks Lodge 2285, 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd, West Greenwich, RI Come celebrate the holiday season and jam with fellow RIBA members. Family members are welcome, too. There will be plenty of food, picking and music! Potluck buffet - please bring an appetizer, entree, salad or dessert. Cash bar. We are collecting hats, gloves, and socks for adults and children age 3-12 for donation to a charitable organization. Please bring your donations to the party.
Dec 17, 20251 min read


Scenes from the 2025 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival
The 2025 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival is in the history books and a good time was had by all! Many thanks to all who were involved in...
Aug 22, 20251 min read


Ocean State Bluegrass Festival slated for August 15-17, 2025
Bluegrass fans and pickers: mark your calendar for t he Ocean State Bluegrass Festival to be held Friday, August 15th through Sunday,...
Jun 18, 20254 min read


Scenes from the 2025 RIBA Hall of Fame
Influential members of the southern New England bluegrass community were inducted into the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA) Hall of...
Apr 27, 20251 min read


2025 RIBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for Sunday, April 13th
Skip Gorman and Bill Thibodeau to be inducted, Rock Hearts to perform Influential members of the southern New England bluegrass community...
Jan 28, 20255 min read


RIBA Holiday Party slated for January 19th
Jan 19, 2025 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM Elks Lodge 2285, 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd, West Greenwich, RI Come celebrate the holiday season and jam with...
Jan 9, 20251 min read


Scenes from a soggy but successful 2024 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival
A good time was had by all at the 2024 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival, despite the wind and rain! Many thanks to all who came out,...
Oct 3, 20241 min read


Tix on sale for the 2024 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival
Join us for the fifth annual Ocean State Bluegrass Festival, Friday, September 20 through Sunday, September 22, 2024 at Frerichs Farm in...
Jun 27, 20243 min read


Scenes from the 2024 RIBA Hall of Fame
Notable members of the southern New England bluegrass community were inducted into the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA) Hall of...
Apr 16, 20241 min read


2024 RIBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for Sunday, April 14th
Joe Gallant and South County Rounders to be inducted WEST GREENWICH, RI (March 6, 2024) – Influential members of the southern New...
Mar 6, 20241 min read


Call for 2024 RIBA officer nominations!
Are you interested in becoming more active in the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance or do you know someone who is? If so, please submit...
Feb 25, 20241 min read


Call for 2024 RIBA Hall of Fame nominations
As part of our mission to promote the education and appreciation of bluegrass music, we believe that we should recognize those in our...
Dec 6, 20231 min read


2023 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival & Pick-nic a success despite the weather
A huge thank you to the stalwart bluegrass fans who spent all or part of the weekend of September 22-24 with us at Frerich's Farm for the...
Oct 2, 20231 min read


2023 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival & Pick-nic
Bluegrass fans and pickers: mark your calendar for the Ocean State Bluegrass Festival & Pick-nic to be held Friday, September 22 through...
Jul 15, 20234 min read


Scenes from the 2023 RIBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony
Influential members of the southern New England bluegrass community were inducted into the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA) Hall of...
May 2, 20231 min read


2023 RIBA Hall of Fame induction ceremony slated for Sunday, April 30th
Amy Orlomoski and the Neon Valley Boys to be inducted WEST GREENWICH, RI (April 2, 2023) – Influential members of the southern New...
Apr 2, 20235 min read


Call for 2023 RIBA Hall of Fame nominations
As part of our mission to promote the education and appreciation of bluegrass music, we believe that we should recognize those in our...
Dec 1, 20221 min read


Scenes from the 2022 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival & Pick-nic
Here are some photos of the 2022 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival & Pick-nic held on September 17 and 18 at Frerichs Farm in Warren, RI,...
Nov 11, 20221 min read


2022 Ocean State Bluegrass Festival & Pick-nic slated
Bluegrass fans and pickers: mark your calendar for the Ocean State Bluegrass Festival & Pick-nic to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Sept....
Jul 21, 20222 min read
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