Strings & Stories: Live @ IBMA (Chattanooga Marriot Downtown, Plaza Room C)
Schedule
Thu Sep 18 2025 at 10:00 am to 09:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Chattanooga Marriott Downtown | Chattanooga, TN
About this Event
Join Paige Musical Products and The Hometown Bluegrass Show at IBMA World of Bluegrass!
📅 Thursday, September 18th📍 IBMA World of Bluegrass
We’re bringing you a one-of-a-kind bluegrass experience — packed with music, learning, and connection!
What to Expect:
- 🎸 Guitar & Banjo Workshops with Clay Hess and Ronnie Stewart
- 🎁 Exclusive Giveaways
- 🎙️ Live Podcast Recordings with Tim Batts
- 🎶 Open Jams
- 🤝 Meet & Greets
- 🌟 Live Performances by the ETSU Bluegrass Band as well as guest performers
🎟️ Bonus: Every ticket purchase automatically enters you into a raffle to win a FREE Paige Pro!
Spots are limited — grab your ticket now!
Agenda
🕑: 10:00 AM - 01:00 PM
Tim Batts Hosts Interviews with Special Guests
Info: Drop in, mingle, browse products, and get a behind the scenes look at the Hometown Bluegrass Show's production!
🕑: 01:00 PM - 01:15 PM
First Giveaway
Info: We'll be doing surprise merch and capo giveaways throughout the day! Drop in at any point to enter.
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Tim Batts Podcast Recording
Info: Listen in as Tim Batts from "The Hometown Bluegrass Show" discusses all things "IBMA", Bluegrass, and guitar tips- featuring a special guest drop-in!
🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PM
Coffee and Dessert
🕑: 03:30 PM - 05:00 PM
Guitar & Banjo Workshop with Clay Hess and Ron Stewart
Info: Guitar and banjos players- don't miss this opportunity to learn from the best of the best in the guitar & banjo world: Clay Hess & Ron Stewart from "Seldom Scene".
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Meet & Greet/ Second Giveaway
Info: Photo-ops, merch, and plenty of networking with fellow Bluegrass enthusiasts. *PLUS our second giveaway of the day!*
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Break for Dinner
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Evening Music/Showcase, Paige Pro Giveaway
Info: Enjoy performances from ETSU Bluegrass Pride Band and featured guests. Don't miss our Paige Pro giveaway winner announced!
🕑: 08:30 PM
Open Jam
Info: End the night with a bang- bring your instrument and enjoy the fun at our open jam! Anyone is welcome, we'll play well into the night.
Where is it happening?
Chattanooga Marriott Downtown, Two Carter Street, Chattanooga, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 36.98
