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

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

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 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. 

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Influential members of the southern New England bluegrass community were inducted into the Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance (RIBA) Hall of...

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As part of our mission to promote the education and appreciation of bluegrass music, we believe that we should recognize those in our...

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As part of our mission to promote the education and appreciation of bluegrass music, we believe that we should recognize those in our...