Great Plains Bluegrass and Old Time Music Association

09/09/2026

Here's the whole series! Mark your calendars! Find the lawn chairs!

We're almost there! Swing down to Innovation Campus this Wednesday and enjoy some free, live Bluegrass. The 5th annual Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series kicks off this week and we couldn't be more excited.

Taking the stage this Week:

Grammy nominated and Opry-validated group, Sister Sadie - Country with claws, Americana with muscle, gospel grit and raw storytelling.

Joining Sister Sadie, Corson Branch Buzzard Club - A Lincoln-based five-piece ensemble specializing in old-time string band music, pre-war blues and early country.

Wednesday September 2nd
Food at 5 pm, music at 6 pm!
2021 Transformation Dr
Lincoln, NE
68508

Find all of the info here! https://www.nebraskabluegrass.com/

Presented by:
ALLO Fiber Nebraska
Nebraska Innovation Campus
Union Bank & Trust
Visit Lincoln
The Scarlet Hotel
Nebraska Nova
The Mill Coffee & Tea

09/09/2026

Hey! You know what would be fun to do tonight?

The Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series continues tonight! This evening, we welcome The Jacob Jolliff Band and The McGovern Stringband to the Nebraska Innovation Campus Plaza. We look forward to seeing you there!

Nebraska Bluegrass Concert Series concerts are free and open to the public. Food and drink will be available for purchase from The Mill Coffee & Bistro starting at 5:00 p.m. Live music starts at 6:00 p.m. Please bring your own chair. Free parking is available in the lot north of Transformation Drive.

The 2026 Nebraska Bluegrass Concert series is proudly sponsored by Nebraska Innovation Campus, ALLO Fiber Nebraska, The Mill Coffee & Tea, Union Bank & Trust, Nebraska Nova, The Scarlet Hotel and Visit Lincoln.

08/17/2026

This coming Friday, in Lincoln at the Zoo Bar. Opening for them will be the Shucks Brothers!

Jason Carter Band (Del McCoury Band fiddler) - $25adv/$30dos
JASON CARTER BAND
Friday, August 21
9pm
$25adv/$30dos
https://www.ticketweb.com/event/jason-carter-band-at-the-zoo-bar-tickets/14909803

In Lloyd, Kentucky, on U.S. 23, there’s a sign on the Country Music Highway dedicated to renowned fiddler Jason Carter. It was placed there because of his other accomplishments—the Grammy awards, the worldwide tours, and the many other accolades he’s earned through his music. But for Carter, joining the legendary names honored on that stretch of highway just might mean the most. "There's a certain sound that's up there that you just don't hear anywhere else," he says. "I think that played a big part in how I sound today."

Carter has been featured on albums by Steve Earle, Ricky Skaggs, Dierks Bentley, Charlie Daniels, Vince Gill, Asleep at the Wheel, and many more, all in addition to his tireless touring and recording with Del as well as the Travelin’ McCourys!

Find tickets for Jason Carter Band showing at the Zoo Bar - Lincoln, US Friday Aug 21, 9:00PM Tickets starting at $28.25

08/17/2026

We're pleased to announce the 2026-27 line-up! Get these dates on your calendar!

Oct 4 Triply Landlocked
Nov 1 Toasted Ponies
Dec 6 Open Mic
Jan 3 Band Scramble
Feb 7 Ditchwater Bullfrogs
Mar 7 Rivertown String Band
Apr 4 Meadowlark Bluegrass Band
May 2 McGovern Stringband

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08/06/2026

It’s going to be a nice night at SumTur tomorrow, a perfect setting to enjoy the Shucks Brothers fine music!

🎸 Join us as The Shucks Brothers bring their signature sound to the SumTur Amphitheater for a FREE concert. Grab your lawn chairs, bring your friends, and enjoy a summer night filled with great music.

📅 August 6
🕖 7:00 PM
🎟 FREE Admission

08/05/2026

Thanks to everyone who came to help celebrate the 50th Anniversary! We had a barbecue lunch, four jam circles, a chance to catch up with friends we hadn't seen for a while, and cake!

07/29/2026

Just a reminder - Members who are planning to attend the 50th Anniversary Picnic and Jam this Sunday need to get their reservations in by noon tomorrow. Email [email protected] to let Kathy know how many will be there for lunch.

No reservations are needed if you aren't coming for lunch - come any time and join the jam!

The open mic will run from 12:30-2:00, followed by jamming until 5:00. And there will be cake!

Bring your own beverages and maybe a chair for outdoor picking.

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07/27/2026

Just up the road near Canton SD, the 46th Sioux River Folk Festival will take place on July 31 - August 2, 2026 at Newton Hills State Park. There's a fantastic line-up this year, including high level bluegrass from Trevin Nelson's band and Michael Daves and Jacob Jolliff. It's put on by the good folks at South Dakota Friends of Traditional Music, and you can see the full schedule at the link below.
And hey, you could go on Friday and Saturday and make it back for GPBOTMA 50th festivities on Sunday. 😃

Join us at Newton Hills State Park for a weekend of traditional music with good friends!

07/26/2026

Get ready for the GPBOTMA 50th Anniversary Jubilee Jam and Picnic!

Sunday, August 2, 2026, GPBOTMA celebrates 50 years of support from our Bluegrass and Old-Time music community! We'll gather at Danish Vennelyst Park at noon for a FREE picnic lunch from Porky Butts for GPBOTMA members and their families. Please RSVP to Kathy at [email protected] if you want the picnic lunch - and tell us how many will be in your group so we'll have a better idea of how much food to bring!

Lunch will be served from 12:30pm to 2:00pm
This is a bring-your-own beverage event
Bring your pickin' chair for outside jams until 5:00pm
Open stage* available from 12:30 - 2:00 for 10-minute performances – sign up when you get there

05/03/2026

Just a reminder - The Corson Branch Buzzard Club will be taking the stage at 2:00pm today at American Legion Post #1 (7811 Davenport St) to close out the 2025-26 GPBOTMA season with a bang.
Corson Branch Buzzard Club is a Lincoln-based five-piece ensemble specializing in old-time string band music, pre-war blues, early country, and sloppy jazz. Rather than a strict preservation act, the group focuses on an energetic delivery of the American songbook. If you saw them here a couple of years ago, you know they deliver the goods! Don't miss out!

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