The MRBA a Montana non-profit dedicated to performing, promoting, and preserving bluegrass music. Whether you are a picker or a listener, the MRBA is meant for you.
Western Montana is rich in bluegrass music and the MRBA is at the heart of the bluegrass community. With about 300 members, including some "world class" pickers, the association is active throughout the year. The MRBA hosts a one-day bluegrass festival in April featuring some of the northwest's finest bluegrass bands. We also sponsor performances by nationally and internationally known bands. To take advantage of our beautiful surroundings and fine weather, we hold a number of bluegrass campouts throughout the summer. These campouts feature some of the hottest jams around, some fine potluck meals and wonderful fellowship. They are some of our most popular activities. Finally the Association holds workshops and jams at various locations throughout the year.
MRBA members receive a bi-monthly newsletter filled with information on local and national bluegrass music activities including a calendar of local and regional bluegrass events. The newsletter is also available online.
Board Members
Curtis Rathburn, President
Lois Malikie, Secretary/Treasurer
Mike Conroy, Director
Brian Herbal, Director
Caroline Keys, Newsletter
Phyllis Erck, Website & Merchandise
Recurring Jams:
Chinook: 1st & 3rd Tue, Passtime Bar, 7pm-? info Tim Whitney 357-3840
Great Falls: 1st & 3rd Thur, Bert & Ernie's, 7pm-? info 453-8003
Hamilton: Every Sat, Charlos Heights Clubhouse, noon-?
Missoula: Every Tue, Top Hat, 7-10pm Recurring Shows:
Missoula: Every Tue, Pinegrass @ Top Hat, 10pm FREE
Missoula: Every Tue, Black Mountain Boys @ Wheat Montana, 6-8pm FREE
Missoula: Kids open mic Every Tue @ Wheat Montana, 5:30-6pm
Remember the Gem State Jam Music and Arts Festival is tomorrow at the Expo Idaho fairgrounds with Built to Spill, New Monsoon, Blue Turtle Seduction, Kamphire Collective and more! The gates open at noon with music, vendors and art demonstrations running throughout the day.
Come enjoy non-stop entertainment from top national and local musicians all in one place! Cool off with an ice cold beer or find some shade in our hospitality tent while watching acoustic acts! Visit www. gemstatejam. com for ticket and event info.
We listed the Sparrow Show on events here because there are some great bluegrass pickers in this band. Be aware that they don't play anything like bluegrass.
Thanks fer addin' us to yer friends… all the best to ya!...we're lookin' forward to comin' in to play fer ya sometime!... Boys of Greenwood Glen, a drinkin' band with an Irish problem …
