The IBMA World of Bluegrass is coming to Chattanooga. Get the full rundown on events, artists, tickets, and how to make the most of the festival.
Jazz pianist Alan Broadbent will perform a solo piano concert on September 11th at the UTC Fine Arts Center, with all proceeds benefitting WUTC.
World of Bluegrass
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Craig Havighurst/WMOT(Published Weds 9/24/25) At the IBMA World of Bluegrass in Chattanooga, Billy Strings solidified his position as a leader and an ambassador of the music’s core traditions. Craig Havighurst of WMOT was there and has this analysis. -
The Foreign Landers via Facebook(Aired Mon 9/15/25) He’s from South Carolina and plays the mandolin. She’s from Northern Ireland and plays the banjo. They perform as The Foreign Landers.
Local Music
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Highland Park PorchfestMaggie Carruth O'Connor, organizer of the 4th Highland Park Porchfest on October 11th in Chattanooga, shares a preview of bands with Alex Volz. Don't miss it! -
From Royal Albert Hall to parenting, Alva Leigh's journey as a musician and mom intertwines. She discusses her debut album and parenthood with Alex Volz.
WUTC Artist Interviews
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From Royal Albert Hall to parenting, Alva Leigh's journey as a musician and mom intertwines. She discusses her debut album and parenthood with Alex Volz. -
Alva Leigh with the band Call Me Spinster join Haley Solomon live in the studio at WUTC to talk about - and perform - a few tracks from Alva's new album "Wilderness." -
(Aired Mon 9/15/25) He’s from South Carolina and plays the mandolin. She’s from Northern Ireland and plays the banjo. They perform as The Foreign Landers. -
(Aired Mon 9/15/25) He’s from South Carolina and plays the mandolin. She’s from Northern Ireland and plays the banjo. They perform as The Foreign Landers.
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From Quebec, Veranda is a Canadian band that presents original bluegrass, country and folk - all in French. Listen to this impromptu interview by WUTC's Clark Gibson. -
Wyatt Ellis, teen bluegrass prodigy and phenom from East Tennessee, is in Chattanooga for this year's IBMA World of Bluegrass - and jams live with Haley Solomon on WUTC. -
Vickie Vaughn, a Kentucky singer and bass player, joins Paul Jorgensen and Sam Blevins live on WUTC during this year's IBMA World of Bluegrass here in Chattanooga. -
As this week's IBMA World of Bluegrass in Chattanooga rolls on, The Mike Mitchell Band styles its Contemporary Bluegrass live on WUTC with Paul Jorgensen and Sam Blevins. -
The Often Herd crosses oceans and musical boundaries from Northern England to this week's IBMA World of Bluegrass in Chattanooga - and live on WUTC with Paul Jorgensen. -
Now a soloist, Mason Via is doing the full swing at this year's IBMA World of Bluegrass here in Chattanooga - including live on WUTC with Haley Solomon and Sam Blevins.
