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.
Click the Call for Participation page to learn about participating scholars, artists, and educators — as well as a schedule of events, and services for attendees..
Contact Lee Bidgood with questions: bidgood@etsu.edu