Salute Veteran’s Day with your friends in the Northern California Bluegrass Society. We appreciate all of our veterans! There is live bluegrass music for the holiday evening at the Felton Music Hall in downtown Felton.
Author: Michael Hall
NCBS GOF Group Facebook Page Is The Home Of Local Bluegrass Music — Enjoy!
The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festivalās popularĀ Facebook Group Page is hosting great local music these days.
NCBS had to cancel the August 2020 GOF Festival, but Local Bluegrass MusiciansĀ are invited toĀ post their musicĀ on theĀ Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page.Ā For more information about the page, contact GOF Festival Director Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.
Live Bluegrass Music Returns To Santa Cruz County Every Wednesday & Thursday
Live bluegrass music has begun to return to Santa Cruz County. There are now shows every Wednesday and Thursday evenings.
WEDNESDAYS, Felton Music Hall
An invitational jam featuring various local bluegrass musicians will be held every Wednesday at the Felton Music Hall,Ā 6279 Highway 9, in downtown Felton. Indoors with limited seating, dinner and drinks served beginning at 5:00pm. Dinner reservations are suggested. FREE. Music begins at 6:00pm.
November 11 — Robert & Suzanne Cornelius, Brent Pierce, and BanjerDan Mazer.
THURSDAYS, Summit House
A show with various local bluegrass bands will be presented every Thursday by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos (at the Summit) on Highway 17. Outdoors with limited seating, dinner and drinks served. Reservations recommended. FREE. Music 6:00-8:00pm. WelcomedĀ by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
November 12 — Wildcat Mountain Ramblers
At both venues, complete Covid 19 safety rules will be enforced.
NCBS/SCBS Will Receive Donations Through AmazonSmile Year Around
The “Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society” (NCBS/SCBS) was the recipient of their AmazonSmile donations during the annual Amazon Prime DayĀ on October 13–14. If you will be shopping Amazon anyway during the rest of the year, please keep in mind that NCBS/SCBS can continue to receive donations from this program if you make your purchases through the Society’s link at Amazon:<smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 >Ā (or shop with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping App).
NCBS Is Looking For Your Fun Online Bluegrass Suggestions
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society is collecting ideas for online bluegrass fun for now while we wait for future in-person gatherings when the pandemic is over.
You are welcome to share your ideas — you can email NCBS President Michael Hall (hallmw@gmail.com) to pass on your suggestions.
Free Service On This Website — Stolen Bluegrass Instrument Listing
TheĀ NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is linked off the left column on this website.Ā This is a FREE Service for bothĀ theft victims andĀ used instrument buyers that 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 page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.
The Goat Hill Girls Will Play Live Bluegrass Music At The Summit House On November 5
Live Bluegrass MusicĀ has returned to theĀ Santa Cruz Mountains!Ā It is allĀ outdoors, of course, and with all the CoronavirusĀ safety rules. The weekly FREE music at the establishment runs Thursdays 6:00-8:00pm.
The Goat Hill Girls will perform on November 5Ā as part of theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society-welcomedĀ Thursday Bluegrass Series,Ā which is presented by theĀ Summit House Beer Garden & GrillĀ at the top ofĀ Highway 17,Ā 6 miles south ofĀ Los Gatos. Good food and drink is served. Beautiful mountain views abound in all directions from the patio.
NCBS Musicians Offering Online Lessons Are Listed In The Directory On This Website
Northern California Bluegrass Musicians are listed in the NCBS DirectoryĀ to giveĀ Online Lessons. This is a great way for students to support their favorite musicians during the Coronavirus Crisis.Ā The directory is a FREE service of the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
Interested students can check the directory and arrange ONLINE LESSONS with their favorite musicians (the price is between teacher and student). The Directory is listed under Resources in the index on the left side of this website.Ā Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.
Bring Your Bluegrass To The Tuesday November 3 Election!
Well, we think what this election really needs is a good dose of bluegrass thinking. Tuesday, November 3 is the big day. Vote Centers will be open all over Northern California from 7:00am to 8:00pm near where you live or work. The Northern California Bluegrass Society says just go and vote!
Archived 2020 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Festival Online Is Available To Enjoy
You can still enjoy the 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online that took place on August 8, 2020.Ā The line-up: AJ Lee & Blue Summit,Ā Goat Hill Girls,Ā Brookdale Bluegrass Band andĀ Mike Fisher & Joanne Tanner.Ā This program has been archived and can be viewed online. The Northern California Bluegrass Society presented the virtual show to replace the in-person festival normally held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.