Author: Michael Hall

Frank Solivan Sr Returns To His Home, Still Recovering From Flood Accident

We are pleased to report that Frank Solivan, Sr. has returned to his home near Tracy while still recovering from a January 16 ranch driving accident during a flood. He has been resting at the home of a friend since being released from the hospital. He will now continue his recovery back at the ranch.

A (literal) “celebration of his life” will be held at the CBA Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival at Grass Valley in June. More details will be announced soon.

Frank Solivan Sr Recovering After Flood Rescue Near Tracy (January 17, 2023)

 

 

NCBS Welcomes The KKUP Bluegrass Weekend Marathon February 16-20 On Air & Online

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the annual KKUP Radio Bluegrass Marathon, set for all day Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 19. There will be a warm-up program from 7:00-9:00pm on Thursday, February 16 and a wrap-up show from 6:00-9:00pm on Monday, February 20.

During the marathon, all music played 24 hours each day will be bluegrass and closely-related musical genres. Many bands will play live in the studio during the marathon.

KKUP-Cupertino is a community radio station with studios in San Jose that broadcasts at 91.5FM in the South Bay & Monterey Bay Areas and online at www.kkup.org worldwide.

Stolen & Missing Bluegrass Instruments Can Be Reported On This Website

TheĀ NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument PageĀ is on this website.Ā This service is for bothĀ theft victimsĀ andĀ used instrument buyers. It provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments.Ā Musicians should immediately SELF POST information about stolen instruments. Instrument buyers should CHECK the page prior to purchase of any used instrument. The FREE page is searchable, and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.

NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund Now Collecting Donations For Spring Camp

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is now collecting donations for theĀ NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund.

NCBS/SCBS is anĀ Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) Organization.Ā The NCBS Walker Creek Scholarship Fund CommitteeĀ awards scholarships twice each year to assist deserving students.

The next round of scholarships will benefit attendees at theĀ April 13-16, 2023Ā spring session.

Send donations to:Ā Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society,Ā PO Box 390846,Ā Mountain View, CA 94039-0846. Donations may be tax-advantaged.

Ingrid NoyesĀ runs theĀ Walker Creek Music CampĀ each spring and fall at theĀ Walker Creek Ranch, Petaluma.Ā Camp registration opens onĀ January 30.

Walker Creek Music Camp

Applications For Arnold Shultz Fund Grants From the IBMA Foundation Are Due On January 31

The IBMA Foundation established theĀ Arnold Shultz Fund in 2020 to support activities increasing the participation of people of color in bluegrass music. Arnold Shultz (1886ā€“1931) was an African American musician from western Kentucky who had a profound influence on Bill Monroe and the development of bluegrass.

Shultz Fund Project Grants: Arnold Shultz Fund project grants are awarded every year in the spring, usually announced April 1.Ā ApplyĀ for the 2023 round of Arnold Shultz Fund grants. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023. ContactĀ Nancy Cardwell atĀ info@bluegrassfoundation.orgĀ with your questions.

Shultz Fund Individual Grants:Ā The Arnold Shultz Fund has a limited amount of funds to support bluegrass-related activities of individual persons of color. Those applications are received throughout the year by the IBMA Foundationā€™s executive director and can take the form of a letter or email explaining the activity, amount requested, and address, email, and phone contact information for the applicant. Email your letter toĀ info@bluegrassfoundation.org.

The IBMA Foundation is affiliated with the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA. NCBS Past President Michael Hall serves on the IBMA Foundation Board of Directors.