Author: Michael Hall

NCBS National Stolen Instrument Page Is A Free Service

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.

Your Support Of NCBS & Bluegrass Music Is Much Appreciated

Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated at this critical post-pandemic time — 2022. 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.

Now is the time to join or renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club:

NCBS Membership Information

KVMR’s Wee Celtic Celebration Cancelled Due To Bad Air Quality In Nevada County

The KVMR Wee Celtic Celebration, which was set for Saturday, September 10 at Pioneer Park, in Nevada City, has been CANCELLED Due To Bad Air Quality resulting from wildfires in the Nevada County area.

The long-running weekend KVMR Celtic Festival held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds was Covid-cancelled the past two years, but was to have returned in one-day form at a local city park for 2022. The smaller event may be held at a later date.

Next Two Weekends To Feature Straight Ahead & On The Edge Bluegrass Music

The next two weekends will feature shows with both straight-ahead and on-the-edge bluegrass performers:

SATURDAY, September 10

Pub In The Park Concerts — The Stragglyrs, Red Morton Park, Redwood City. (NCBS welcomed). This is a free show with music by the Byrds-influenced bluegrass band, The Stragglyrs. This is the last of a four concert summer outdoor series presented by Redwood City.

CANCELLED — Bad Air Quality: KVMR Wee Celtic Celebration, Pioneer Park, Nevada City. The long-running KVMR Celtic Festival held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds was Covid-cancelled the past two years, but returns in one-day form at a local city park for 2022.

SATURDAY, September 17

The Lodi Grape Festival will have a Bluegrass Day (and more) at the Lodi Grape Festival Fairgrounds in Lodi. The bluegrass is free with festival admission.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY, September 17 &18

The Mountain Sol Festival at the Roaring Camp Railroads Park in Felton offers plenty of near-bluegrass fun.

The Stragglyrs Close Out Redwood City Park Bluegrass Concert Series On Saturday September 10

The Northern California Bluegrass Society-welcomed monthly bluegrass concert series Pub In The Park will conclude with the The Stragglyrs on Saturday, September 10 at Red Morton Park in Redwood City.

The FREE program will run 11:00am-4:00pm with the band playing on an outdoor stage. Food and beer will be available, or you can bring your own picnic.

The all-bluegrass series is presented by Redwood City Parks, Recreation & Community Services.

Time To Join The NCBS Or Renew Your Membership

Now is the time to join or renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated at this critical post-pandemic time. 2022. 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.

NCBS Membership Information

Soquel Bluegrass Venue Michael’s On Main Closed Due To Fire, Damage Will Be Repaired

Frequent bluegrass venue Michael’s On Main is closed due to a fire that occurred in a kitchen area early on Thursday morning, September 1, 2022.

The Soquel establishment, which includes some outdoor seating and performance space, was a mainstay for live music during part of the Covid 19 pandemic, when many venues were shut down. The mostly acoustic music offerings range from rock to bluegrass.

Owner Michael Harrison is a regular attendee at the NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival. A one evening version of the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival was held at MOM several years ago.

The restaurant suffered some fire damage, but mostly smoke and water damage, and will reopen, although no timetable has been set.