Initial lineup revealed, ticket information announced for September's IBMA Bluegrass Live! in Raleigh

The International Bluegrass Music Association announced Tuesday the initial lineup of artists and ticket information for the fall's IBMA Bluegrass Live! event.

The festival is scheduled for Sept. 29-30 at Red Hat Amphitheater and on additional stages in downtown Raleigh.

Tickets go on sale for the two-day festival on March 14 for IBMA members and March 28 for the general public. Reserved tickets for the Red Hat Amphitheater performances start at just $50 for IBMA members.

The lineup of performers include The Del McCoury Band; The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys featuring Bobby Osborne; Kruger Brothers play Doc Watson; Jake Blount, Kaia Kater & Tray Wellington; and AJ Lee & Blue Summit.

Festival organizers plan to announce additional main stage acts at a later date.

“We are excited to announce the initial lineup of special world-class performances featuring IBMA Hall of Famers for this year’s IBMA Bluegrass Live! powered by PNC,” said IBMA executive director Pat Morris in a news release. “The IBMA experience in Raleigh, for fans and professionals alike, is unmatched and we look forward to an exciting week of fantastic music from award-winning artists with amazing guests.

"We are so thrilled to feature two beloved Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame members - Bobby Osborne and Del McCoury. If you love bluegrass, this is a week you won’t want to miss! Stay tuned for more exciting announcements.”

As in years past, events during IBMA World of Bluegrass will take place at the Raleigh Convention Center, the Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts, the Red Hat Amphitheater and at several venues in Raleigh.

"When people in Raleigh talk about this festival, they often refer to the event simply as Bluegrass," said PineCone executive director David Brower, who is also a producer of the festival.  "They'll say, 'Are y'all going to Bluegrass in September?'

"It's perfect shorthand as in Raleigh the word bluegrass means fun, family and good vibes. We're proud that the music is so rooted in our town."

Last year's festival got moved indoors due to Hurricane Ian.