Due to software upgrade work on the NCBS website several weeks ago, there was no monthly highlights article for September. Other coverage of suggested bluegrass events is being published during the month.
Here are some selected shows coming up during Bill Monroe’s birthday week. Enjoy!
SEPTEMBER 12-18
MONDAY
The Bow Ties, Amnesia, San Francisco.
Courthouse Ramblers, Phil’s Fish Market, Moss Landing.
TUESDAY, Bill Monroe’s 105th Birthday
Carolina Special, Sam’s BBQ, San Jose.
Edgewood Mountain Boys, Freewheel Brewing Company, Redwood City.
Abbott Family Band, Phil’s Fish Market, Moss Landing.
WEDNESDAY
Sara Watkins, The Chapel, San Francisco.
Mr. Banjo & The Lonesome Wailers, Phil’s Fish Market, Moss Landing.
Dark Hollow, Sam’s BBQ, San Jose.
The East Pointers, Don Quixote’s, Felton.
Sara Rodenburg, Bazaar Cafe, San Francisco.
THURSDAY
Mill Creek Ramblers, Mission Pizza, Fremont.
Blue & Lonesome, Willowbrook Ale House, Petaluma.
Thompsonia, Contemporary Jewish Museum, San Francisco.
Avett Brothers, Weill Hall & Lawn, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park.
FRIDAY
Glenn Houston, Live Facebook Webcast (Noon) from Mighty Fine Guitars, Lafayette.
Edgewood Mountain Boys, Plough & Stars, San Francisco.
Mill Creek Ramblers, Mission Pizza, Fremont.
Dirty Cello, Armando’s, Martinez.
Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Weill Hall & Lawn, Sonoma State University, Rohnert Park.
Jim & Louise Mintun, Lulu Carpenter’s, Santa Cruz.
Ray Bierl & Steve Baughman, The Back Room, Berkeley.
Thompsonia, House Concert, Palo Alto.
Two For The Road, Bluegrass In The Park, Veteran’s Memorial Square, Clovis.
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Millpond Music Festival, Millpond County Park, Bishop.
Pickin’ In The Pines, Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ.
FRIDAY-MONDAY
American River Music Festival, various venues, Coloma.
SATURDAY
Jimbo Trout & The Fishpeople, Cove Cafe, Angel Island State Park.
Bernal Hillbilies & Friends, Bare Bottle Brewing Co., San Francisco.
Montara Mountain Boys, San Gregorio General Store, San Gregorio.
Grateful Bluegrass Boys, Shakedown Festival, UC Theatre, Berkeley.
Euphonia, Castro Valley Performing Arts Center, Castro Valley.
Fiddlers’ Jam, Fiddletown Community Center, Fiddletown.
27strings, Patio Near Cafe La Tartine, Redwood City.
Footprint, Mission Pizza, Fremont.
Riverdale Ramblers, Lulu Carpenter’s, Santa Cruz.
Kevin Russell & Friends, Murphy’s Irish Pub, Sonoma.
SUNDAY
Jimbo Trout The Fishpeople, The Sand Dollar Restaurant, Stinson Beach.
Maverick — A Bluegrass Duo, Winter’s Tavern, Pacifica.
Hillbilly Hootenanny, Armando’s, Martinez.
Matt Flinner Trio With Blaine Sprouse, House Concert, Santa Cruz.
Julian Lions Bluegrass Festival, Frank Lane Park, Julian.
