Raleigh Mayor Welcomes Bluegrass Awards

Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane

Raleigh, North Carolina Mayor Nancy  McFarlane spoke to a small crowd today on a monumental occasion in the history of bluegrass music.

The Mayor announced the acquisition of the biggest week in bluegrass - the IBMA annual convention and awards show for the city of Raleigh.

McFarlane said the "eyes of the world are going to have 3 years" to discover the incredible music scene and richness in arts that exists in Raleigh.

 
Listen to the Press Conference...

..."The Eyes of the World will discover us - Mayor McFarlane"...

 Raleigh Mayor Nancy McFarlane


IBMA Executive Director Nancy Caldwell

..."There is something about the State of North Carolina and really good banjo pickers"... - Nancy Caldwell

IBMA Board of Directors Vice Chairman Jon Weisberger

..." This meeting center looks like it was designed specifically for us"... - Jon Weisberger

..."This is the Super Bowl of Bluegrass"... - Denny Edwards, Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors' Bureau

Greater Raleigh Convention and Visitors' Bureau Denny Edwards