SCHEDULE for OFFICIAL SHOWCASE PERFORMERS ANNOUNCED for 2025 IBMA BLUEGRASS RAMBLE, PRESENTED BY CHATTANOOGA COCA-COLA
The IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, an innovative series of showcases hosted across venues in downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee, will take place September 16-18
Part of the 5-day IBMA World of Bluegrass® in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development
NASHVILLE, TN (September 2, 2025) – The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) released the schedule for this year’s IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, presented by Chattanooga Coca-Cola. Taking place September 16-18 as part of IBMA World of Bluegrass®, in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, IBMA Bluegrass Ramble is an innovative series of evening showcases highlighting official juried bands and artists. The hand-selected IBMA Bluegrass Ramble performers will play Tuesday, September 16 and Wednesday, September 17 at local downtown Chattanooga, Tennessee venues which include Barrelhouse Ballroom, The Comedy Catch, Gate 11 Distillery, Hi-Fi Clyde’s, Songbirds and the Chattanooga Convention Center (CCC).
The third night, Thursday, September 18, is a special “Chattanooga Edition” of the Ramble, where regional bluegrass talent will be elevated and celebrated.
Additional details about each evening’s lineup and venues will be available on the IBMA World of Bluegrass app, available in early September.
Official showcases are the premier platform for introducing talent and new music to the bluegrass community; emerging bluegrass bands, as well as established bands with new music or new personnel, apply for the opportunity each year. These 27 juried performers/bands were selected from more than 100 submissions representing the vitality of bluegrass from its traditional roots to its furthest offshoots from around the world.
To purchase a three-day or single day pass for the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, which allows fans entrance into all Ramble venues, visit the tickets page at WorldofBluegrass.org
The 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Ramble Schedule for Official Showcase Performers:
All shows/times subject to change
Tuesday, September 16
CCC Banquet Hall E-J (One Carter Plaza)
6:30 PM Caroline Owens & New Company
7:05 PM Special Consensus
8:15 PM Remedy Tree
8:50 PM George Jackson & Brad Kolodner
9:25 PM The Tennessee Bluegrass Band
10:00 PM Mason Via
10:35 PM Wyatt Ellis
(Wood Box Heroes will perform at 7:40 PM)
CCC Exhibit Hall C (One Carter Plaza)
7:20 PM The Foreign Landers
7:55 PM Michael Prewitt & CrunchGrass Supreme
8:30 PM Foggy Mountain Spaceship
9:05 PM The Sentimental Gentlemen
9:40 PM Burnett Sisters Band
10:15 PM Greenwood Rye
(Nick Chandler & Delivered will perform at 6:45 PM)
Barrelhouse Ballroom (1501 Long St)
7:00 PM The Often Herd
8:00 PM Vickie Vaughn
9:00 PM Darin & Brooke Aldridge
(Wood Box Heroes will perform at 10:00 PM)
The Comedy Catch (29 Station St)
7:00 PM Under the Rocks
8:00 PM Backline
(Randy Steele & High Cold Wind will perform at 9:00 PM)
Gate 11 Distillery (1400 Market St, Suite 108, inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo terminal)
7:00 PM Greenwood Rye
8:00 PM Mike Mitchell Band
9:00 PM Veranda
Hi-Fi Clyde’s (122 W Main St)
7:00 PM The Unfaithful Servants
8:00 PM The Faux Paws
9:00 PM Seth Mulder & Midnight Run
Songbirds (206 W Main St)
7:00 PM Jackson Hollow
8:00 PM The Sullivan Sisters
9:00 PM Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell
Wednesday, September 17
CCC Banquet Hall E-J (One Carter Plaza)
7:05 PM Hilary Klug
7:40 PM Seth Mulder & Midnight Run
8:15 PM The Faux Paws
8:50 PM Mark Schatz & Bryan McDowell
9:25 PM Mountain Grass Unit
10:00 PM Veranda
10:35 PM Backline
(The Often Herd will perform at 6:30 PM)
CCC Exhibit Hall C (One Carter Plaza)
6:45 PM Darin & Brooke Aldridge
7:20 PM The Sullivan Sisters
7:55 PM Mike Mitchell Band
8:30 PM Jackson Hollow
9:05 PM The Unfaithful Servants
9:40 PM Under the Rocks
10:15 PM Vickie Vaughn
Barrelhouse Ballroom (1501 Long St)
7:00 PM Burnett Sisters Band
8:00 PM Hillary Klug
9:00 PM Wyatt Ellis
10:00 PM Special Consensus
The Comedy Catch (29 Station St)
7:00 PM Mountain Grass Unit
8:00 PM Foggy Mountain Spaceship
9:00 PM Michael Prewitt & CrunchGrass Supreme
Gate 11 Distillery (1400 Market St, Suite 108, inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo terminal)
7:00 PM The Foreign Landers
8:00 PM The Tennessee Bluegrass Band
(Amy Alvey & The Home Team Advantage will perform at 9:00 PM)
Hi-Fi Clyde’s (122 W Main St)
7:00 PM Remedy Tree
9:00 PM The Sentimental Gentlemen
(The Amanda Cook Band will perform at 8:00 PM)
Songbirds (206 W Main St)
7:00 PM George Jackson and Brad Kolodner
8:00 PM Mason Via
9:00 PM Caroline Owens & New Company
Thursday, September 18 – IBMA Bluegrass Ramble Chattanooga Edition
Comedy Catch at the Choo Choo (29 Station St)
7:00 PM Owen Saunders & Family
8:00 PM Conner Vliestra
9:00 PM Low Ground
Gate 11 Distillery (1400 Market St, Suite 108, inside the historic Chattanooga Choo Choo terminal)
7:00 PM Nick Chandler & Delivered
8:00 PM Landon Fitzpatrick Band
9:00 PM Randy Steele & High Cold Wind
Additional showcases – the IBMA Songwriter Showcase, IBMA Kids on Bluegrass, Bluegrass College Band Showcase, and the always-popular sponsored showcases – offer opportunities for music fans to experience the next wave of bluegrass excellence. To learn more, visit the Showcases page of WorldofBluegrass.org.
The 2025 IBMA Business Ramble, presented by Chattanooga Coca-Cola, is part of IBMA World of Bluegrass®, in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, which runs September 16-20, 2025. The week, the most important in bluegrass music, encompasses four events: the IBMA Business Conference, presented by Riverview Foundation, Sept. 16-18 at the Chattanooga Convention Center; the IBMA Bluegrass Ramble, presented by Chattanooga Coca-Cola, which is an innovative series of showcases taking place Sept. 16-18 in local Chattanooga venues; the 36th Annual IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards, presented by Get It Played, scheduled for Thursday evening, September 18 at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium; and IBMA Bluegrass Live!®, in partnership with Chattanooga Tourism Co. and Tennessee Department of Tourist Development, Sept. 19-20, a two-day festival of live performances and fan experiences.
Tickets are now on sale for all IBMA World of Bluegrass® events; visit worldofbluegrass.org for details.
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About the IBMA:
The International Bluegrass Music Association (IBMA) is the non-profit music association that connects, educates, and empowers bluegrass professionals and enthusiasts, honoring tradition and encouraging innovation in the bluegrass community worldwide. The organization hosts IBMA World of Bluegrass®, an annual event featuring a business conference, showcases, awards show, and street festival highlighting the best in bluegrass talent. The event supports the IBMA and the IBMA Trust Fund. Other special IBMA initiatives include the IBMA International Band Performance Grant, Leadership Bluegrass, and Kids on Bluegrass. Learn more at ibma.org and worldofbluegrass.org.
About Tennessee Department of Tourist Development:
The Tennessee Department of Tourist Development (TDTD) is dedicated to driving economic growth and tourism in all 95 counties. TDTD’s global marketing efforts increase visitation to Tennessee, which boosts tax revenue, creates jobs and attracts new investment across the state. Tennessee is a global destination of choice offering visitors world-class music, live entertainment, family-friendly experiences, charming communities, innovative and classic culinary creations, renowned scenic beauty and outdoor adventure—all centered at the crossroads of rich history and unrivaled hospitality. Vacations “sound perfect” in Tennessee. Visit TNvacation.com and follow @TNvacation on social media for travel inspiration.
About Chattanooga Tourism Co.:
The Chattanooga Tourism Co. is the official destination marketing organization for Hamilton County, dedicated to sustainably increasing visitation and connecting guests with authentic Chattanooga experiences. The organization aims to strengthen the local economy and enrich the community by establishing Chattanooga as a premier destination for meetings, conventions, sporting events, cultural festivals, and leisure travel. Annually, Hamilton County welcomes over 10.7 million visitors who contribute $70 million in local taxes, saving each resident household $1,205 in taxes and supporting more than 30,000 jobs. https://www.visitchattanooga.com/.
About Chattanooga Coca-Cola:
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, founded in 1902 and headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is the second largest privately held Coca-Cola bottler in North America and the third largest bottler of Coca-Cola products in the United States. Historically significant franchises within our Coca-Cola UNITED family include Chattanooga, the world’s first Coca-Cola bottler. The company is engaged in the production, marketing, sales and distribution of a diverse portfolio of leading “sparkling” brands such as Coca-Cola®, Diet Coke®, Coke Zero Sugar®, Dr Pepper®, Sprite®, Fanta® and Topo Chico®, as well as “still” brands such as smartwater®, Dasani®, POWERADE®, Gold Peak®, Monster® and Minute Maid®, just to name a few of our non-alcoholic beverages under exclusive franchise agreements principally with The Coca-Cola Company® and Dr Pepper Snapple Group®. Coca-Cola UNITED has approximately 10,000 associates, located in 48 sales and distribution centers and eight production facilities throughout six southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee. Find out more at https://cocacolaunited.com/.
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