S5M9 IBMA Foundation!

You might be as surprised as Mike was to learn about all the incredible work the IBMA Foundation does to support our favorite music. Listen in on his discussion with Cassie Wright, the Executive Director of the Foundation. She outlines the Foundation’s programs and objectives … and explains how she ended up playing banjo and dobro. Enjoy! Mentioned in this Episode: Cassie Lynn Wright IBMA Foundation Fox Crossing String Band Arnold Schultz Fund Strings for Dreams Events of Note: Swamp in the City Cajun & Creole Music Festival – May 7th to 10th at Red Hook, Brooklyn NY 2026 AFBA Bluegrass Festival – July 30th – August 2nd at Wind Gap PA Music in this Episode: “Somewhere” – Fox Crossing String Band “You Don’t Miss Your Water” – Fox Crossing String Band We are powered by Ear Trumpet Labs microphones We exclusively play fiddles from Brad Robinson Fiddles and Linen Frederick Violins Contact [email protected] / Visit bluegrassblyn.com / Follow @bluegrassbklyn Bluegrass BKLYN is a Professional Member of the IBMA © Copyright 2026 Bluegrass BKLYN LLC, all rights reserved

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You probably don’t know all the amazing programs run by the IBMA Foundation to support our favorite music. Join us with Cassie Wright, Executive Director, and find out!

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