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Tim O'Brien may be a Grammy Award-winning American country and bluegrass musician, but at the end of the day he considers himself just "a little music wild." In a recent phone interview, O'Brien talked a little about his beginnings and a lot about his future.

Bluegrass band Hot Rize, seen here playing the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in 2008, will return in 2010 - along with an impressive slate of bluegrass and indie rock musicians.

The title track of Tim O'Brien's most recent CD, 2008's Chameleon , is about one of those shadowy figures you can never really get to know, an enigmatic loner who turns up at the most unusual times.

Here's another big milestone in the bluegrass world. Pete Wernick, aka Dr. Banjo, is celebrating his 25th anniversary offering his Winter Banjo Camps in Boulder, CO.

Steve Martin's Tuesday night concert at Carnegie Hall was billed as "An Evening of Banjo and Bluegrass." But he couldn't resist adding some comedy to the mix, sprinkling some novelty songs into his set list, and frequently giving his between-song patter a dry, absurdist twist.

Laryngitis didnt stop Dan Tyminski from whisper- ing his thanks at the IBMA. The 20th International Bluegrass Music Awards in Nashville provided memorable moments that will endure on Oct.

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WAMU's Bluegrass Country announced today that Katy Daley, host of The Katy Daley Show , has been named Broadcaster of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association at their 20th annual IBMA award show.

Dan Tyminski won two top awards Thursday night at the 20th annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, including male vocalist of the year for the fourth time.

The 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards show, to be held on Thursday, October 1, at 7:30 p.m. at the historic Ryman Auditorium, promises an evening of stellar musical performances and many opportunities to recall highlights from past awards shows.

IBMA is proud to announce the nominees for the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards, hosted by Grammy-winning country artist Kathy Mattea and the legendary bluegrass band, Hot Rize, on Thursday, October 1, 2009, at the historic Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee.

The Dan Tyminski Band leads all nominees for the International Bluegrass Music Association Awards with nine nods.

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Members of two Boulder-born bands, Hot Rize and Yonder Mountain String Band, perform during the encore to the final Rockygrass set.From left: Dave Johnston, Nick Forster, Tim O'Brien, Pete Wernick, Jeff Austin, Bryan Sutton and Adam Aijala.

The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that Kathy Mattea and Hot Rize will be the co-hosts of the 2009 IBMA Awards Show .

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A Hot Rize show occurs only about as frequently as a solstice. For fans of the popular bluegrass band, each appearance is a special occasion.

Almost Live , the latest CD from flatpicker supreme Bryan Sutton , is out today on Sugar Hill Records.

With 10 years of performances at roadhouses, clubs and festivals around the country under its belt, bluegrass band Jackstraw is a Northwest mainstay.