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

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