Bill Thibodeau and Skip Gorman 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 13th in a ceremony at the Elks Lodge in West Greenwich, RI. Bluegrass musicians Bill Thibodeau and Skip Gorman have been selected as the 2025 inductees for their lifetime achievements.
RIBA will also honor three Bluegrass Pioneers: Dick Hutchings, Nancy Hutchings, and Dave "Tex" Orlomoski. This designation recognizes performing artists, bands, and industry professionals who were actively involved in bluegrass music at least 40 years ago.
The 2025 RIBA Hall of Fame will be held Sunday, April 13th, 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Elks Lodge #2285, 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd, West Greenwich, RI 02817. Hors d'oeuvres, dessert and coffee will be served. A cash bar will be available.
Celebratory jamming will follow the induction of the honorees.
Tickets are $26 for RIBA members and $30 for non-members. Tickets for children 15 years old or younger are $10. Tickets may be purchased online at www.ribluegrass.org or at the door.
About RIBA
The Rhode Island Bluegrass Alliance was established in 2013 to promote the appreciation of bluegrass music and serve as a resource to fans, students, teachers, musicians and venues in Rhode Island and the surrounding area. In addition to the RIBA Bluegrass Hall of Fame, the organization also sponsors youth and adult musical education programs and serves as a resource to venues and musicians.
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