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European Bluegrass Band Awards 2010

The results are in, and are posted on the right side of this page. We'll be back tomorrow with more photos and details. 

EWOB is proud to present the #1 European Bluegrass Band 2010, G-RUNS 'N ROSES from the Czech Republic! (Photo by Darwin Davidson)

Scroll down to the bottom of this page for a glimpse of some of our special guests from the USA and Canada who came all the way across the Atlantic to help make the EWOB Festival 2010 an unforgettable experience. 

Bands interested in applying to play at the EWOB Festival, please note that we are already booked for 2010. The application period for the 2011 festival begins on Sept. 20, 2010. We will be happy to hear from you at that time. Meanwhile, come on into the site and read more about our unique and lovely event.

SEND YOUR PHOTOS & EWOB FESTIVAL STORIES! We'd like to have more photos and hear about your EWOB experience this year. Only you can help with that.

The European World of Bluegrass Festival

Visit Europe's premier bluegrass event, the European World of Bluegrass Festival in the Netherlands. The EWOB Festival is an unforgettable experience for musicians and audience alike! For 3 fun-filled days, you'll see Europe's most exciting bluegrass groups compete for the European Bluegrass Band Awards, performing alongside the finest touring American artists. The #1 European Bluegrass Band wins a chance to perform in Nashville, Tennessee!

We come from many different countries, but we speak one common language: BLUEGRASS! Geographic, political, and cultural borders fall away as we join together to celebrate our love for bluegrass music, and meet new friends from faraway lands. Maybe world peace can start with a banjo intro.

Bring your friends, your family, your guitars, banjos, mandolins, dobros, basses, and fiddles, and join in the fun!

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Photo by Judi Lubeek

#1 EUROPEAN BLUEGRASS BAND 2009: Downtown Ramblers (Sweden)

The Downtown Ramblers were a big hit once again in their second appearance at EWOB. This talented young band includes Emelie Junsten (vocals), Oskar Reuter (mandolin, vocals), Par Ojerot (guitar, vocals), Martin Blomberg (banjo), and Kalle Annerhult (double bass).

SOME OF OUR SPECIAL GUESTS FOR EWOB FESTIVAL 2010

The Kathy Kallick Band (USA)

Kathy Kallick is a fine singer-songwriter whose work is well-known to European audiences, thanks to her many tours over here in addition to her long list of wonderful recordings. Her band comes from the San Francisco area, and currently includes Annie Staninec (fiddle), Kathy Kallick (guitar, vocals), Dan Booth (bass, vocals), Greg Booth (dobro, vocals). On mandolin, the band is featuring special guest Martino Coppo, from the Italian group Red Wine. 

Wayne Taylor & Appaloosa (USA)

Recently retired from the U.S. Navy Band, Wayne Taylor has formed his own band with some excellent musicians, including Emory Lester (mandolin, vocals), Lee Marcus (banjo, vocals), and Kene Hyatt (acoustic bass). 

The Sharon Cort Band (USA)

Singer-songwriter Sharon Cort came over from Nashville, Tennessee, with a fine lineup of musicians: Tom Corbett (mandolin, vocals), Sean McKerr (bass), and from France, Jean Marie Redon (banjo).

Hungry Hill (Canada)

Described as a contemporary, acoustic bluegrass unit with a focus on original material, Hungry Hill hails from northwestern Canada. The band features Ross Nickerson (banjo), Bob Hamilton (mandolin), Nadine Landry (bass), Jenny Lester (fiddle), and Mark Thibealt (resonator guitar).

Grandpa Banana (USA)

Grandpa Banana makes his home in the San Francisco Bay area and has a long history in the bluegrass and folk scenes on both coasts, from his early years with Jesse Colin Young and the Youngbloods to an impressive list of bluegrass collaborations. Banana appeared at the EWOB Festival 2010 with duo partner David Thom on mandolin and guitar. They were joined by Italian mandolin player and singer (from Red Wine) Martino Coppo, and David Booth from the Kathy Kallick Band on bass. 

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