Information for California bands wishing to play on the Main Stage at the August 10-13, 2023 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival:
Band Applications will be available on this website on December 1, 2022.
Band Applications will be DUE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022.
Itās time for bluegrass folks in California to make their voice heard in the election onĀ Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Ballots have been sent toĀ all registered California voters. Mailing in your ballot is the easiest way to vote, but Vote Centers are open in all California counties if you prefer to vote live and in person.
Just do it!
November Reminder:Ā TheĀ 29th Annual Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ is set forĀ Thursday-Sunday, August 10-13, 2023Ā at theĀ San Benito County Historical ParkĀ inĀ Tres Pinos.
Happy Halloween from your friends in the Northern California Bluegrass Society!
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomesĀ Laurie Lewis & Men Of NoteĀ for a performance atĀ Sonoma State UniversityĀ inĀ Rohnert ParkĀ onĀ Saturday, November 12.
The eclectic Laurie Lewis & Men of Note includesĀ Sam ReiderĀ (accordion),Ā Mark SchatzĀ (bass), andĀ Brandon GodmanĀ (fiddle), with the iconicĀ Laurie LewisĀ on guitar. The show will take place in the intimateĀ Weill Hall LoftĀ at theĀ Green Music Center, beginning atĀ 7:30pm.
Sonoma State has become a steady supporter of bluegrass and alt-bluegrass music in the North Bay, an area that needs more live bluegrass music. The state-of-the-art Green Music complex offers a variety of excellent indoor and outdoor venues for live music.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is 40 years old in 2022.Ā The organization was founded as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass SocietyĀ inĀ 1982.
SomeĀ Volunteer Leadership Positions are open for next yearās GOF Festival. Interested persons should contactĀ Michael HallĀ <hallmw@gmail.com> for more information.
TheĀ 2023 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ is set forĀ August 10-13Ā inĀ Tres Pinos.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning membersĀ as we celebrate the return of live bluegrass music to our area.Ā It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail. Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomesĀ Laurie Lewis & Men Of NoteĀ for a performance atĀ Sonoma State UniversityĀ inĀ Rohnert ParkĀ onĀ Saturday, November 12. SSU has become a steady supporter of bluegrass and alt-bluegrass music in the North Bay, an area that needs more live bluegrass music. The state-of-the-art Green Music complex offers a variety of excellent indoor and outdoor venues for live music.
The eclectic Laurie Lewis & Men of Note includesĀ Sam ReiderĀ (accordion),Ā Mark SchatzĀ (bass), andĀ Brandon GodmanĀ (fiddle), with the iconicĀ Laurie LewisĀ on guitar. The show will take place in the intimateĀ Weill Hall LoftĀ at theĀ Green Music Center, beginning atĀ 7:30pm.
The late Pete Hicks, who died on October 9, 2022, will be remembered on a Hawaii bluegrass radio show on Tuesday, October 25 between 5:30–6:00pm California time. Guests will include NCBS Vice-President Mike Russell and Hick’s Bean Creek bandmate Billy Pitrone.
The program will be on KKCR Community Radio in Kaua`i (see website & livestream link below)Ā and will air on 90.9 FM North Shore Kauaāi ~ 91.9 FM KÄ«lauea to Kekaha ~ 92.7 FM Anahola & Moloaāa ~ 88.9 FM Honolulu, Oāahu.
The Homegrown Garden Island Bluegrass Show host is Steve, the “Xman.” Pete Hicks lived and performed bluegrass music in Hawaii for two years before settling in Northern California and had many island bluegrass musician friends.
