Six Week Reminder: The last day to purchaseĀ Discount Advance Tickets to theĀ 2017 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival isĀ July 22nd.
The 24th annual gathering will be heldĀ August 10-13, 2017 at the San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister).
The following candidates have filed to be listed on the ballot for the Saturday, August 12, 2017 Northern California Bluegrass Society 2017-18 Board Of Directors Election to be heldĀ 10:00am-5:00pm at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival in Tres Pinos and by mail:
Bruce Bellochio
Eric Burman
Bruce Edmundson
Jesse Fichman
Mike Fisher
Michael Hall
AJ Lee
Mike Russell
Karen Van Reyes
Candidate Statements and Ballots will appear in the July-August issue of Bluegrass By The Bay Magazine and additional ballots will be available at the GOF. NCBS Members in good standing will be eligible to vote. Mail-In Ballots must be received by August 8, 2017.
The Bodie 601 Band from Lee Vining will perform for the first time at theĀ 24th Annual NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.
The benefit festival for theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will be held August 10-13 at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (next to the GOF’s original home at Bolado Park — 7 miles south of Hollister).
Advance Ticket Information:
NCBS Members receive aĀ deep discount on advance ticket purchases. Non-Members receive aĀ discount.
The last day to purchase discount advance tickets is July 22, 2017. There will also be plenty of tickets at the gate.
TheĀ City Of Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission has awarded a grant that provides base funding for theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Societyās 11th Annual Bluegrass On Broadway Festival.
TheĀ event will be held at various Redwood City venues the weekend ofĀ January 26-28, 2018.
The FREE community event includes theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Awards on January 27 and theĀ NCBS Bluegrass Film Festival on January 28. Other live music is presented in the restaurants, bars, and other venues around the city, creating a fun, affordable bluegrass weekend for residents and visitors alike. The grant is subject to final approval by theĀ Redwood City Council.
Redwood City is the Pennisula Home Of Bluegrass Music, with frequent shows in the city’s music clubs and the inclusion of bluegrass music in civic celebrations and public concerts.
TheĀ Thursday Bluegrass Series at theĀ Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will present The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers from 6:00-8:30pm this comingĀ Thursday, June 8.
This is a FREE show. Good food and drink will be served during the show.
The series is presented by theĀ Summit HouseĀ and welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.Ā Robert Cornelius books the bands.
TheĀ Summit House is located atĀ 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, Los GatosĀ (six miles south ofĀ Los Gatos) onĀ Highway 17. There is free bluegrass every Thursday night.
The Back Eyed Susies from Santa Cruz will return to the main stage of theĀ 24th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.
The benefit festival for the Northern California Bluegrass Society will be held at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister)Ā August 10-13, 2017.
Here is what you need to know to save money on advance tickets, available through July 22:
NCBS Members receive aĀ deep discount on advance ticket purchases, while non-members receive aĀ discount.
North Bay favoriteĀ David Grisman will host the 3rd Annual SSU Bluegrass Festival on the campus ofĀ Sonoma State University inĀ Rohnert Park onĀ Sunday, July 9, 2017.
The Line-Up: Del & Dawg Bluegrass Band, Mark O’Connor & The O’Connor Family Band, and Sierra Hull.
The festival will take place at The Weill Hall & Lawn, Green Music Center, a beautiful campus venue that is a perfect place for an afternoon of top-notch bluegrass music performed by nationally-famous performers.
The event is welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.
One Day Reminder: Candidate Statements for the NCBS elections are due on June 1st.
AJ Lee & Blue Summit (Santa Cruz) will return to the main stage of the 24th Annual Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.
Online Tickets for theĀ 2017 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival are now available on this website. The 24th annual festival will be held at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister)Ā August 10-13.
Mail Order Tickets are also available.
NCBS Members receive aĀ deep discount on advance ticket purchases, while non-members receive aĀ discount.Ā Discount Advance Ticket sales end onĀ July 22.
The GOF is a benefit for theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.
Three Day Reminder: Candidate Statements for theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors Election areĀ Due OnĀ June 1, 2017.
