Year: 2021

Robert & Suzanne Of The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers Set For Civil War Days In Tres Pinos

Robert & Suzanne Cornelius of the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers will perform at Civil War Days on September 18-19 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. The duo will play at 2:00pm on Saturday, September 18 on the porch of the Saloon. The musical entertainment is presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

The annual event is a Living History Re-enactment presented by the San Benito County Historical Society and the National Civil War Association. Adult admission is $10 and children are free. Proceeds benefit the Historical Society Preservation Fund.

The event is two days of educational activities related to the American Civil War. Visitors will enjoy authentic camps of Union and Confederate soldiers. Food, beverages & ice cream will be available for purchase. Outdoor vendors will offer Civil-War-era replica items, while crafts/contemporary vendors will be located in the Dance Hall. Free tours of the Historical Village will take place throughout the weekend.

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Robert & Suzanne will also perform the following weekend, September 25-26, at Orchard Days, a rare opportunity to tour the century-old orchards at the historic Filoli Estate near Redwood City. Daily musical performances will be at 1:00pm.

 

Remaining 2021 & The 2022 Bluegrass Events Are Announcing Vaccine Policies — Plan Ahead This Fall

It appears that vaccine requirements are fast becoming the policy at most bluegrass events. Due to the spread of the highly-contagious Delta Variant of the Covid 19 Virus, bluegrass fans are increasingly unwilling to attend bluegrass events where unvaccinated persons are also permitted to attend. On a forward-going basis, proof of vaccine status will likely be required to attend.

The life-saving Covid 19 Vaccines are FREE and WIDELY AVAILABLE.

The initial vaccine process requires one to two months to complete, with additional time required to complete a booster shot when needed, so advance planning is advised if you wish to attend any live, in-person bluegrass music events in the future. Within a few days or weeks, additional regulatory approval is expected for both initial shots and booster shots. So, this fall will be a good time for bluegrass fans to get their vaccine status in order in advance of upcoming festivals and other events as live bluegrass music returns in full force during 2022.

NCBS To Welcome The International Bluegrass Music Association Convention In Raleigh NC

The NCBS welcomes the International Bluegrass Music Association World Of Bluegrass which will be held in person September 28-October 2, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center & Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh, NC. Vaccine requirements will be in effect. Many Californians will be in attendance.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA and welcomes this annual event.

Use NCBS/SCBS Link On Amazon To Direct Donations To Support Local Bluegrass

If you shop on Amazon, you can easily support the NCBS/SCBS and local bluegrass music by using this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716  (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”).

The AmazonSmile program will then donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. Here is more detailed information:

NCBS AmazonSmile Information

IBMA World Of Bluegrass Will Be Held In North Carolina September 28-October 2

The NCBS welcomes the International Bluegrass Music Association World Of Bluegrass which will be held in person September 28-October 2, 2021 at the Raleigh Convention Center & Red Hat Amphitheater, Raleigh, NC.  Vaccine requirements will be in enforced.

A virtual attendance option will be available for those unable to be there in-person in North Carolina.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA and welcomes this annual event. Many Californians plan to attend.

Bluegrass Folks Should Make Their Voices Heard In The California Election

It’s time for bluegrass folks in California to make their voices heard in the election on Tuesday, September 14, 2021. Ballots have been sent to all registered California voters. Mailing in your ballot is the easiest way to vote, but ALL Vote Centers in all California counties are open as of Saturday, September 11 if you prefer to vote live and in person.

Blue Summit Tour Ends Early With Van-Truck Accident In Navajo Nation– No Serious Injury To Band Members

The AJ Lee & Blue Summit band touring van was rear-ended by a large Ford F250 pick-up truck while traveling on Highway 160 in the Navajo Nation, AZ on Wednesday evening, September 8, ending the band’s first extended national tour early.

The accident, which caused significant damage to the rented van, apparently did not cause serious injury to band members. The San Jose-based band was enroute to a Friday, September 10 performance in Ahwahnee, CA after their weekend shows at the Four Corners Folk Festival in Pagosa Springs, CO.

Two band members, AJ Lee and Jesse Fichman, are members of the NCBS Board of Directors.

 

This Fall Is The Time For Bluegrass Fans To Get Their Vaccine Status In Order For 2022 Festivals

This fall is a good time for bluegrass fans to get their vaccine status in order in advance of upcoming festivals and other events as live bluegrass music returns in full force during 2022.

It appears that vaccine requirements are becoming standard at most bluegrass events. Due to the spread of the Delta Variant of the Covid 19 Virus, bluegrass fans are increasingly unwilling to attend bluegrass events where unvaccinated persons are also permitted to attend. On a forward-going basis, proof of vaccine status will be required to attend.

Over the next few months, additional regulatory approval is expected for both initial shots and booster shots. Covid 19 Vaccines are FREE and WIDELY AVAILABLE. The initial vaccine process requires one to two months to complete, with additional time required to complete a booster shot when needed, so advance planning is advised if you are planning to attend any live, in-person bluegrass music events in the future.