Do you know of a bluegrass related event or concert? Are you in a bluegrass band? We need you!! Please click our contact info page link to submit your concert or event dates and times for inclusion on our statewide calendar.
We're glad you stopped by! The West Michigan Bluegrass Music Association is proud to help keep the tradition of
bluegrass and acoustic music alive in our West Michigan area. In the W.M.B.M.A. you'll find a great group of
volunteers that work passionately to keep this wonderful art form accessible and enjoyable.
Please take a look at all our website has to offer, and please feel free to contact us
with questions or comments using our new submission form on the contact info
page. Oh, and don't forget to click on the link at the left to view or sign our guest book,
or even click the membership link to join our organization! Scroll down to see our
association calendar.
Where can I hear bluegrass in Michigan? Click here for statewide calendar
W.M.B.M.A. is a non-profit organization established in 1995 for the promotion and preservation of traditional
acoustic
bluegrass music. Our purpose and activities include soliciting memberships, sponsoring festivals and
concerts,
and publishing an informational newsletter.
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Located at the Faith Chapel Ministries, 7736 W. G Ave. in Kalamazoo. The date is June 20, 2009, from 3:30 to dusk. This one day festival features: The Sullivan Family, The Balos Family, Crossroads Gospel Band, Millie Overhold and Dennis Crumb, The Hymn Timers and The Bellingers. The date is on our statewide calendar and you can contact Connie Koning at conniekoning@gmail.com for more info.
We've just been informed that there is a new acoustic music jam happening in New Era, Mi., called the String Dust Cafe. Navigate over to our statewide calendar to see the phone number and email link for more info.
The Mayfest page is loaded! View it here
Watch this space for announcements, news, and other tidbits that need to be brought to your attention. Anything from
messages from the webmaster to quick notes from the officers of the association to news and happenings in our
bluegrass community. Simply scroll through the content to stay on top of the latest news! The newest items will
always be at the top of the list and the older items will shuffle downward. Stay tuned and check back often!
Our association members are our lifeblood
and we always celebrate new memberships
The following calendar reflects events and happenings sponsored by or involving the association.
To view a statewide bluegrass calendar, click our state flag below:
| Date | Event name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 17, 2009 | Membership Meeting And Jam Session |
Zellies Opry House Howard City, Mi. |
| Feb. 21, 2009 | Membership Meeting And Jam Session |
Zellies Opry House Howard City, Mi. |
| March 21, 2009 | Bluegrass Extravaganza | Zellies Opry House Howard City, Mi. |
| April 18, 2009 | Hotbands Fundraiser | Larkins Other Place • 301 W. Main St. Lowell, Mi. • (616) 897-5977 • (616) 897-6220 |
| May 15-17, 2009 | Mayfest 2009 | Kent County Fairgrounds • Lowell, Mi. |
| Aug. 22, 2009 | Membership meeting picninc/jam | Gordon Park |
| Sep. 18-20, 2009 | Fallfest 2009 | Kent County Fairgrounds • Lowell, Mi. |
| Oct. 17, 2009 | Membership meeting & Hotbands Fundraiser | Larkins Other Place 301 W. Main St. • Lowell, Mi. |
| Nov. 21, 2009 | Membership meeting & Hotbands Fundraiser | Kent Theater 8 N. Main St. • Cedar Springs, Mi. |
| Dec. 19, 2009 | Membership meeting | Lowell United Methodist Church 621 E. Main St. • Lowell, Mi. |