The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the Mountain Music Festival, presented by the Emma Prusch Park Foundation & The City of San Jose, on Sunday, October 1, 2017. FREE.
Author: Michael Hall
Opening Night At The 2017 San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival To Feature The Bow Ties & Good Not Great
TheĀ San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival will return toĀ San Francisco onĀ Wednesday-Sunday, October 11-15, 2017. The SFBOT shows will be held in various venues. The event celebrates the robust bluegrass community in San Francisco and will follow the big Hardly Strictly Bluegrass Festival Weekend in the city.
The Bow Ties and Good Not Great will open the festival on Wednesday, October 11 at The Lost Church.
The original SFBOT festival (held 2000-2013) was organized by a quasi-independent committee of theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.
The revival is a project of several area bluegrass organizations including theĀ California Bluegrass Association, and is welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.
Invitations Are on The Way For The October 14 NCBS Volunteer Party
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will entertain the volunteers and bands at Society events and projects held over the past yearĀ at theĀ NCBS Volunteer Thank You Party, set forĀ Saturday, October 14 at an undisclosed location. Invitations are on the way.
Last Chance To Make A Donation To The NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund is now collecting donations for theĀ September 28-October 1 Fall Camp. Donations need to be made very soon to be used to support deserving fall campers.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization aka theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society, accepts donations and disburses scholarships. Donations to the fund are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Donors should consult their tax advisors. The Federal Tax ID No. is 94-2907716. Donors who do not need a tax deduction may donate money directly to the camp.
Information about the Fall Music Camp, run by Ingrid Noyes and set for theĀ Walker Creek Ranch nearĀ Petaluma, can be found atĀ Walker Creek Music Camp.
Donations can be sent to:
Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society
PO Box 390846,
Mountain View, CA 94039-0846
Attn: NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers Head For The Summit House This Thursday September 14
The Thursday Bluegrass Series at the top of Highway 17 between Los Gatos and Santa Cruz is held at theĀ Summit House Beer Garden & Grill every Thursday evening.
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers will perform onĀ September 14. Good drink and good food will be available during the FREE show and the view of the Santa Cruz Mountains is spectacular. TheĀ 6:00-8:30pm program is presented by theĀ The Summit House and welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society. Robert Cornelius organizes the series.
Upcoming Bands: SEPT 21 — AJ Lee & Blue Summit, SEPT 28 — The Stoney Mountain Ramblers.
Six Week Reminder: NCBS Members Can Nominate Their Favorite Bands & Musicians
Six Week Reminder: Nominations for the Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due from NCBS Members by October 21, 2017. Nominations may be Ā made on the paper form or by e-mail. Click here for Nomination Information.
San Jose’s Prusch Park To Present FREE Mountain Music Festival On October 1
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes theĀ Mountain Music Festival, set forĀ Sunday, October 1, 2017 atĀ Emma Prusch Farm Park.
The Bands: Bean Creek, The Goat Hills Girls, Sidesaddle & Co, Radio Rail, The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Banjo Twins, & The Santa Clara Valley Fiddlers Association.
The FREE, family-oriented festival is presented by theĀ Prusch Farm Park Foundation and theĀ City Of San Jose. It will be held at the park, 647 South King Road, San Jose, near the intersection of Highways 101, 280 & 680.
Deadline For Friday October 13 Women’s Songs Showcase At SFBOT Festival Is Friday September 15
TheĀ San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival will return toĀ San Francisco onĀ Wednesday-Sunday, October 11-15, 2017. The SFBOT shows will be held in various SF venues.
On Friday, October 13, The Handsome Ladies will present a showcase of women songwriters and/or songs made famous by women, performed by a variety of singers and musicians backed by The Picks (the Handsome Ladies pick-up band). This event is co-ed and all genders are welcome.
The program will run 7:00-10:00pm at the SOMA Street Food Park, 428 11th Street, San Francisco.
The Deadline for entries isĀ Friday, September 15. Eight performers will be selected at random for the show.
The original SFBOT festival (held 2000-2013) was organized by a quasi-independent committee of theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society. The revival is a project of several area bluegrass organizations, including the California Bluegrass Association.Ā NCBS welcomes this event.
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Committee Has Important Leadership Opportunities For Interested Volunteers
The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Committee has opportunities for volunteers interested in important leadership positions with the 2018 event. Contact Penny Godlis for more information.
NCBS Announces Dates For The 25th Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, August 9-12, 2018
The Northern California Bluegrass Society has announced the dates for the 25th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival. The landmark event will be held August 9-12, 2018.