An old friend and a new IBMA board member...

... who both happen to be Silvio Ferretti (left), banjo-player for Red Wine (I) and now the new International representative on the IBMA board, having been elected on 26 September. Silvio takes over from Angelika Torrie (CH), whose work for bluegrass, especially in Europe, has been incalculable.

Silvio is also a maker of fine instruments, and his internationally respected Scorpion banjo bridges can be bought from Kieran Moloney in Galway. Red Wine (as if you needed reminding) played in Ireland this year at both the Westport and Omagh festivals.