Ranging from Bluegrass Hip-Hop to the “Masters” of this musical genre, the first-ever Best Of The Bluegrass (“BOB”) announced an impressive performer lineup for the week of Monday, June 3 through Saturday, June 8.
Inspired by the 40th Anniversary of the Festival of the Bluegrass, a group led by LAMA (Lexington Area Music Alliance) has built a full week of bluegrass-focused entertainment the first week of June in and around downtown Lexington.
BEST OF BLUEGRASS is: A convergence of musicians, enthusiasts & community for a weeklong celebration of Bluegrass, music and culture. Featuring performances, workshops and community events, it all culminates in the annual Festival of the Bluegrass.
Bluegrass in the bluegrass. But not just bluegrass - the best of - from traditional to the sensational. That's the story of "BOB" - a gathering of lovers of all things bluegrass performed at eclectic venues in the legendary bluegrass region of Lexington, Kentucky. This first-ever event was crafted by a group of local volunteers who were inspired to help celebrate the 40th anniversary of The Festival of the Bluegrass at the Kentucky Horse Park. Now, this festival is surrounded by nightly performances, beginning on Monday, June 3th and continuing all week.
“We couldn’t be more pleased with the music being presented as well as cooperation throughout the city,” commented LAMA President Tom Martin. “For a first-year event, there are some powerful performers coming our way.”
Lexington Mayor Jim Gray reflected on both the short term and long term benefits of the event. “Both tourism and economic development will be by-products of festivals like this – and we remain convinced that Lexington should play a major role in the bluegrass industry’s 
big events, including their two-day convention and awards show.”
“BOB promises to bring new music and festival lovers to Lexington,” said Lexington’s Convention & Visitor’s Bureau President, Jim Browder. “This is anatural for our growing world-class offerings of attractive events for our tourism guests.”
Best Of The Bluegrass (“BOB”) is an all-volunteer effort of LAMA, Downtown Lexington Corporation, LCVB, Cornett-IMS, Red Barn Radio, LFUCG WoodSongs, Smiley Pete Publishing, tadoo.com, Natasha’s, KET, WEKU, Southland Jamboree and Willie’s.
BEST OF BLUEGRASS “BOB” 2013 LINEUP
Monday, June 3
- “The Cleverlys”, “The Moore Brothers Band” – WoodSongs Old Time Radio Hour
- – The Lyric Theatre
- BOB Kickoff Party with “Gangstagrass” – Natasha’s
Tuesday, June 4
- “Newtown” – Southland Jamboree – Southland Bowling Lanes
- “Alison Brown” – Willie’s
Wednesday, June 5
- “Flint Ridge Millers”, “Appalatin” – Red Barn Radio – ArtsPlace
- Red Barn Radio After Party featuring Appalatin/Flint Ridge Millers - Natasha’s This is a free show and will be filmed for the KET series Kentucky Muse.
Thursday, June 6
- “Lonesome River Band”, “Coal Town Dixie”, “Newtown” – Festival of the Bluegrass – Kentucky Horse Park
- “Bluegrass Collective” – Central Bank Thursday Night Live- 5/3 Pavillon at
- Cheapside Park
Friday, June 7
- “Dailey and Vincent”, “IIIrd Tyme Out”, “23 String Band” – Festival of The Bluegrass – Kentucky Horse Park
Saturday, June 8
- “Masters of Bluegrass, featuring Del McCoury, JD Crowe and Bobby Osborne”, “Town Mountain”, “Seldom Scene” – Festival of the Bluegrass – Kentucky HorsePark
In addition to these various free and ticketed performances, live bluegrass performances can be enjoyed at several downtown Lexington venues all week long. For a complete listing of performances and events go to bluegrasslex.com.
KET will also feature live broadcasts of Festival of the Bluegrass performances from their three channels throughout Kentucky and online at: www.ket.org/live
KET FESTIVAL OF THE BLUEGRASS BROADCAST SCHEDULE
- Thursday, June 6 - 7:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. on KETKY
- Friday, June 7 - 2:30 p.m. – Midnight on KET2
- Saturday, June 8 - 2:30 p.m. – Midnight on KET
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