String Band Summit
Crossing Borders of genre and geography
The String Band Summit is taking place April 10-12, 2026, hosted by Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music at East Tennessee State University in Johnson City. The Call for Participation is underway, the page for which is also in the left menu for this page.
This event gathers artists, teachers, scholars, and other music industry stakeholders engaged in string band music across the Americas to explore string band traditions, histories, practices, instruments, and pedagogy, seeking to foster collaboration and understanding.
Information about participating scholars, artists, and educators — as well as a schedule of events, services for attendees, and how to register — will be available on this page after Nov. 15, when the call for proposals ends.
Contact Lee Bidgood with questions: bidgood@etsu.edu