Biscuits for Bluegrass VIP artists announced, Silent Auction to be launched Sept. 7

Sep 3, 2025 | News

LINK to Silent Auction open now, through Sept. 20 (10:15 a.m. ET): https://go.rallyup.com/biscuits-for-bluegrass-2025-silent-auction

Anticipation is building for the first Biscuits for Bluegrass fundraising event, scheduled for September 20 at the Chattanooga Convention Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

The breakfast with VIP artists, which sold out the first week it was announced, will feature a Silent Auction with an impressive list of items including premium tickets to several major bluegrass festivals; a private lesson or songwriting session from folks like Mike Compton, Kristin Scott Benson, Trey Hensley, Tim Stafford, and Rick Lang; quality musical instruments; gift baskets from Compass Records, John Pearse Strings, and a Canada-themed basket; a week at a Cape Cod cottage; a fly fishing trip; an original still life painting by Kathy Thile; a collection of bluegrass-themed books; studio time; band coaching; framed photos and a Hatch Show print; some special items from the Terry Baucom family; and much more!

Watch for an emailed message on September 7, with the link to the online version of the Silent Auction, which will continue through 10:15 a.m. ET on Saturday, Sept. 20, during the live Breakfast for Bluegrass event in Chattanooga. Online participants and in-person event attendees may continue to make bids through 10:15 a.m. ET.

VIP artists confirmed for the event include: Becky Buller and Ned Luberecki (Becky Buller Band, Sirius XM Bluegrass Junction); Greg Cahill and Greg Blake (Special Consensus); Dudley Connell and Sally Love (Johnson Mountain Boys, The Seldom Scene, Seneca Rocks); Wyatt Ellis; Christopher Henry (Peter Rowan Band, Shawn Camp); Jim Lauderdale; Missy Raines and Ben Surratt (Missy Raines and Allegheny); Deanie Richardson and Dani Flowers (Sister Sadie); Peter and Joan Wernick (Hot Rize); and Ben Wright (Henhouse Prowlers). Cindy Baucom (Knee-deep in Bluegrass) will emcee.

Our sponsors include Bluegrass First Class/ ATS Records, Turnberry Records, Sam Blumenthal, Katy Daley & Bill Brown, Richard Brown, Laurie Greenberg, Sara Johnson (Pickin’ in the Peaches), Mark Schuster, Trisha Tubbs, John & Celia Young, and Lee Zapis.

We can’t wait to share the photos and tell you the stories!

All proceeds from the Biscuits for Bluegrass event will benefit the IBMA Foundation.

RETURN to the September 2025 issue of The Cornerstone.