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TOMORROW'S BLUEGR ASS STARS
BACK PORCH
In recognition of Norman’s commitment and the value of Adams Bluegrass, The Gibson Brothers perform at every Adams Bluegrass festival and will spend several days playing and offering special sets and collaborations. Additionally, Rainmaker Music Management offers its services to help brand, market and expand the reach of these events to keep Adams Bluegrass festivals going another 40 years. We had the honor of catching up with Mr. Norman Adams himself about his story in bluegrass music and what’s to come. You have had a long career in bluegrass music. What keeps you in love with the music? I love the music, musicians, the people, and everything about bluegrass. What inspired you to start Adams Bluegrass? I had a big mortgage on some property, and I had the bright idea to start a bluegrass festivals to make the mortgage payments. WRONG! What does winning an SPBGMA award for Promoter of the Year so many times mean to your business and you, as a lover of bluegrass music? It’s such a special honor to be considered, and then to win the award is a special reward for a lot of hard work. Just to know your fans appreciate what you do is monumental.
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THE BLUEGRASS STANDARD