Another longtime bluegrass venue has brought back live bluegrass music after a years-long pandemic hiatus. The Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company will present the Goat Hill Girls on Saturday, September 24, 7:00-9:00pm. The venue offers beer & wine & food in addition to coffee. The address is 101 West Main Street in downtown Los Gatos.
Author: Michael Hall
Final Show At The Summit House Will Be September 29 As Venue Will Close On September 30
The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, a strong bluegrass venue for the past 8 years and host of the NCBS/SCBS Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair during the pandemic, will close on September 30, 2022.
Only One Thursday Night Bluegrass Show Remains. The sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the good food and drink can be enjoyed with live bluegrass music can be enjoyed one last time 6:00-8:30pm on:
September 29 — Members of the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, The Goat Hill Girls, and Purple Mountain Majesty will perform together and separately for a final time at the top of Highway 17 in a goodbye show for the popular venue that survived the pandemic, but was financially harmed during that period.
Renew Your Membership Or Join The NCBS!
Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated — and our volunteers have big plans, so this year will be a great year to be a member.
Now is the time to renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.
GOF Has Openings For Volunteer Leaders For 2023 Festival
The 2023 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is set for August 10-13 in Tres Pinos. Planning is now underway!
Some Volunteer Leadership Positions are open for next year’s gathering. Interested persons should contact Michael Hall <hallmw@gmail.com> for more information.
Two Thursday Bluegrass Shows Remain At The Summit House Before The September 30 Closing
Two Thursday Night Bluegrass Shows remain on the schedule at the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill that will close on September 30 after 8 years of bluegrass performances. The sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains at the top of Highway 17 and the good food and drink can be enjoyed with live bluegrass music 6:00-8:30pm on:
September 22 — Hosted Onstage Jam with Robert & Suzanne Cornelius starring You.
September 29 — Members of the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, The Goat Hill Girls, and Purple Mountain Majesty will perform together and separately for a final time at the top of Highway 17.
2022 Is The 40th Anniversary Of The Northern California Bluegrass Society
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is 40 years old in 2022. The organization was founded as the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society in 1982.
Victims & Used Instrument Purchasers Can Use NCBS Stolen Instrument Page On This Website
The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website. This service is for both theft victims and used instrument buyers. It provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments. 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.
Now Is The Time To Join NCBS Or Renew Your Membership
Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated — and our volunteers have big plans, so this year will be a great year to be a member.
Now is the time to renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.
Leadership Volunteer Opportunities Are Available For The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
The 2023 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is set for August 10-13 in Tres Pinos. Planning is now underway! Some Volunteer Leadership Positions are open for next year’s gathering.
Interested persons should contact Michael Hall <hallmw@gmail.com> for more information.
Highway 17 Bluegrass Venue The Summit House To Close September 30
The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, a strong bluegrass venue for the past 8 years and host of the NCBS/SCBS Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair during the pandemic, will close on September 30, 2022.
Three Thursday Night Bluegrass Shows remain on the schedule. The sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the good food and drink can be enjoyed with live bluegrass music 6:00-8:30pm on:
September 15 — Purple Mountain Majesty
September 22 — Hosted Onstage Jam starring You.
September 29 — Members of the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, The Goat Hill Girls, and Purple Mountain Majesty will perform together and separately for a final time at the top of Highway 17.
Owner Roseanne Mayclin and her family have offered to sell the business rather than shut it down if there is an interested buyer. The family hopes to start a new establishment featuring live bluegrass after they resettle in the Central Valley town of Newman.
Thanks to area bluegrass musicians, especially including Robert Cornelius, who made the music happen at The Summit House.