Beginning this Thursday, September 24, Northern California Bluegrass Society Members and their friends can enjoy a 10-day run of high-quality online bluegrass (and related) music programming, as four major (formerly in-person) events present their wares online for 2020. Most of the shows will be FREE.
Here is what you need to know:
THURSDAY-SUNDAY, September 24-27:
Berkeley Old Time Music Convention — FREE except payment for workshops. Voluntary donations accepted.
SATURDAY, September 26:
KVMR Celtic Festival — FREE live broadcast on KVMR Radio (and on KVMR livestream). Public Radio Station KVMR is offering a recording of past festival performances as a membership premium for those who voluntarily join during the event.
MONDAY-SATURDAY, September 28-October 3:
International Bluegrass Music Association World Of Bluegrass Convention — FREE registration for music only (voluntary donations accepted), or use the paid registration option to attend the full convention. Best News: The usually-pricey annual IBMA Awards Show is included in the FREE registration. Advance registration is recommended.
SATURDAY, October 3:
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass — FREE. Voluntary donations to support the musicians accepted.