Michael Hall

July 4, 2017

Sonoma State University Bluegrass Festival Set For This Sunday July 9 In Rohnert Park

Mark OConnor playing fiddle rock wall — Mark O'Connor

Sierra Hull playing mandolin — Sierra Hull

The Del & Dawg Bluegrass Band (Del McCoury & David Grisman), Sierra Hull, and the Mark O’Connor Family Band will perform at the Third Annual Sonoma State University Bluegrass Festival at the Green Music Center on July 9.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society officially welcomes this third annual North Bay event, which will take place on campus at The Weill Hall & Lawn.

Gates for the indoor/outdoor Sunday afternoon program will open at Noon.

Stop by the Northern California Bluegrass Society Information Booth to say hello to your bluegrass friends!

David Grisman Del McCoury posed onstage stool — David Grisman & Del McCoury

July 3, 2017

Now Is The Time To Volunteer At The 24th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival August 10-13

There is still time for you to volunteer at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, which will be held August 10-13, 2017 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister).

Volunteers get in FREE and have lots of FUN while making this 24th annual festival take flight!

Volunteer Form

Festival Flyer

July 2, 2017

24th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Will Be Held August 10-13 In Tres Pinos

The Northern California Bluegrass Society will present the 24th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at the San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos.

Discount Advance Tickets for the August 10-13 event are only available until July 22.

July 1, 2017

Three Week Reminder: Discount Advance Ticket Good Old Fashioned Deadline Is July 22

Three Week Reminder: The deadline for Discount Advance Tickets to the August 10-13, 2017 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is Saturday, July 22nd.

June 30, 2017

Faux Renwah To Return To The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival August 10-13 In Tres Pinos

cactus-bob-prairie-flower-painting — Bob Cole & Chris Stevenson of Faux Renwah

Festival favorites Faux Renwah (La Grange) will return to the main stage at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, set for August 10-13, 2017.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society will present the 24th annual showcase of top California bluegrass bands & musicians at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister).

Discount Advance Tickets are available until Saturday, July 22. NCBS Members will receive a deep discount on advance ticket purchases. Non-Members receive a discount.

fauxrenwah_trans — Faux Renwah including Michael P. Kennedy.

Online Tickets

Mail Order Tickets

GOF Flyer

Main Stage Lineup

NCBS Membership

June 29, 2017

Coming Up At The Summit House: Goat Hill Girls, Wildcat Mountain Ramblers & Hidden Still

The Thursday Bluegrass Series at the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill is FREE every week. Fine food and drink is served.

Check out the beautiful view of the Santa Cruz Mountains during the 6:00-8:30pm program.

The Summit House is located at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, six miles south of Los Gatos.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this presentation by the Summit House.

JULY

6 — The Goat Hill Girls

13 — The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

20 — Hidden Still

Now is the time to check out these fun, high quality evenings of bluegrass entertainment!

June 28, 2017

Bluegrass Has An Elegant Home In Sonoma County At The July 9 SSU Festival

David Grisman Del McCoury onstage smiling — David Grisman & Del McCoury

Bluegrass Music now has a elegant home in Sonoma County.

Sierra Hull, The Del & Dawg Bluegrass Band, and the Mark O’Connor Family Band will perform at the Sonoma State University Bluegrass Festival at the Green Music Center on Sunday afternoon, July 9.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this third annual North Bay event, which will take place at The Weill Hall & Lawn at the on-campus music center.

The NCBS Info Booth will be there, so stop by and say hello!

Weill Hall interior daylight — Weill Hall

June 27, 2017

The NCBS GOF Bluegrass Festival Is Coming To Tres Pinos August 10-13 & Discount Tickets Are Available

The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be held August 10-13, 2017 at the San Benito County Historical Park next to Bolado Park in Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister).

The deadline for Discount Advance Online & Mail-In Tickets is July 22.

The festival is a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society and a friendly, fun gathering — and is the place to meet everyone in the area bluegrass community!

You can also be a Volunteer at the 24th annual event, get in free, and make even more new friends!

June 26, 2017

Dark Hollow Set For 24th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival The Second Weekend Of August

Mark Wardenburg fiddle playing onstage — Mark Wardenburg of Dark Hollow

Dark Hollow from San Francisco will perform at the 2017 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival., set for the second weekend of August (August 10-13).

The Northern California Bluegrass Society will present the 24th annual gathering of musicians & their fans at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

Discount Advance Tickets are available until July 22. Gate tickets will also be available. NCBS Members will receive a deep discount on advance ticket purchases. Non-Members receive a discount.

john-kornhauser-side-stage-singing — John Kornhauser & Larry Cohea of Dark Hollow

Official 2017 GOF Festival Information:

Online Tickets

Mail Order Tickets

GOF Flyer

Main Stage Lineup

NCBS Membership

June 25, 2017

The Summit House Presents Henry & Ella Warde On Thursday, June 29 Near Los Gatos

Henry Ella Warde Band posed bw — The Henry & Ella Warde Band

summit-house-patio-view-west — A mountain view from the Summit House.

The Thursday Bluegrass Series at the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will present the Henry & Ella Warde Band on June 29, 2017.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this presentation by the Summit House.

This time of year is the best opportunity to see the beautiful views of the Santa Cruz Mountains during the FREE 6:00-8:30pm program. The Summit House is on Highway 17 six miles south of Los Gatos.