Author: Michael Hall

Donations Now Being Accepted For The NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund

NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund

Donations to theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund are now being accepted for student scholarships at the Spring Camp, set for April 7-10, 2017 nearĀ Petaluma.

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

Walker Creek Music Camp Kids

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, run by a NCBS committee, 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:Ā Walker Creek Music Camp, Ingrid NoyesĀ runs the camp, which is held each spring and fall. The camp is open to adults and children.

Time For Christmas Week Bluegrass In Northern California!

Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays from your friends in the Northern California Bluegrass Society!

It’s time for Northern California Bluegrass Society Members and their friends ro enjoy some Christmas Week Bluegrass music all around the area!

Here are the shows for the holidays:

MONDAY, December 19

Bean Creek, Phil’s Fish Market, Moss Landing.

Windy Hill, Amnesia, San Francisco.

TUESDAY, December 20

Cabin Fever, Sam’s BBQ, San Jose.

Redwood Rodeo, The Pour House, San Francisco.

Glad To Be Here, Phil’s Fish Market, Moss Landing.

Bimbo's 365 Club

Kendra McKinley, Emily Afton, Bimbo’s 365 Club, San Francisco.

WEDNESDAY, December 21

The Whiskey Brothers, Albatross Pub, Berkeley.

Sidesaddle & Co, Sam’s BBQ, San Jose.

Billy & Sarah & Friends, Phil’s Fish Market.

The Klezmatics, Freight & Salvage, Berkeley.

Willowbrook Ale House

THURSDAY, December 22

Hidden Still, Summit House, Los Gatos. (NCBS-welcomed)

Blue & Lonesome, Willowbrook Ale House, Petaluma.

Mill Creek Ramblers, Mission Pizza, Fremont.

Eric & Suzy Thompson & Paul Knight, Station House Cafe, Point Reyes Station.

FRIDAY, December 23

Dadaband, Black Pug Cafe, Alameda.

Black Eyed Susies, Whale City Bakery, Davenport.

Mill Creek Ramblers, Mission Pizza, Fremont.

CHRISTMAS EVE & FIRST NIGHT OF HANUKKAH, December 24

Oakland Interfaith Gospel Choir Ensemble, Slim’s, San Francisco.

CHRISTMAS DAY, December 25

Lavay Smith & Her Red Hot Skillet Lickers, Biscuits & Blues, San Francisco.

BOXING DAY & FIRST DAY OF KWANZAA, December 26

Courthouse Ramblers, Phil’s Fish Market, Moss Landing. (Canceled)

The Earl Brothers, Amnesia, San Francisco.

Sidesaddle & Co

Hidden Still Set To Perform This Thursday December 22 At The Summit House

The Thursday Bluegrass Series

The bluegrass bandĀ Hidden Still is set to perform atĀ TheĀ Summit House at the top ofĀ Highway 17, 6 miles south ofĀ Los Gatos, onĀ Thursday, December 22, 2016.

The popular FREE bluegrass series began in January and is the home of bluegrass music in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

Music will runĀ 6:00-8:30pm in a program welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society and presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, Los Gatos 95033.

Hidden Still in the 1980s.

Excellent food and drink will be served during the performance and the view will be endless for early arrivals.

Heathen Hill Set For This Week For Thursday Bluegrass Series At Summit House Near Los Gatos

Heathen Hill

The FREEĀ Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series continues this week with the Santa Cruz bandĀ Heathen Hill. The lovelyĀ Santa Cruz Mountains views await us at the top of Highway 17, six miles south ofĀ Los Gatos.

The top quality weekly series runs every Thursday evening fromĀ 6:00pm to 8:30pm at theĀ Summit House Beer Garden & Grill.

The shows are presented by the Summit House and welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society. Good food and drink will be served. This is a nice place for music. Thanks toĀ Robert Cornelius for making the shows happen.

NCBS Announces 2017 Lifetime Achievement Awards Honoring Four Longtime Bluegrass Sound Engineers

The Northern California Bluegrass Society has announced that four bluegrass sound engineers will be presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards on January 28, 2017.

The honorees are: Paul Knight, David Nielsen, Mike Russell, & Joe Weed.

The Northern California Bluegrass Awards Show & Concert will be held as part of the 10th Annual NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival in Redwood City.

The FREE festival is supported by a base grant from the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission and by other Redwood City-area businesses, organization, and individuals. BOB events will take place on Friday & Saturday, January 27 & 28 and on Monday, January 30.

Wildcat Mountain Ramblers & Stoney Mountain Ramblers To Appear Live December 12 On KKUP Monday Night Bluegrass

Host bands from two Northern California Bluegrass Society-welcomed events will perform liveĀ December 12 on Monday Night Bluegrass on KKUP Radio, 91.5FM in the South Bay & Monterey Bay Areas and Online.

The Stoney Mountain Ramblers (Menlo Park) host the annual Holiday Hootenanny at the Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company in San Carlos. The band will play on air and discuss the FREE 2016 multi-band gathering, set for this Friday evening, December 16.

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers (Los Gatos) host the year-old Thursday Bluegrass Series at the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill near Los Gatos. The band will play live on air and discuss the FREE weekly performances featuring various bluegrass bands in the Santa Cruz Mountains.

The Stoney Mountain Ramblers at the Holiday Hootenanny.
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at the Summit House.

The host of Monday Night Bluegrass is Mike Russell. Michael Hall will be on hand to interview the bands. The program will run 6:00-9:00pm.

One Week Reminder: Northern California Bluegrass Awards Second Round Ballots Due December 17

One Week Reminder: 2017 Northern California Bluegrass AwardsĀ Second Round Ballots are due fromĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ Members onĀ December 17, 2016.

The FREE 10th Annual Bluegrass On Broadway Festival will be held January 27-28Ā & January 30, 2017 in Redwood City, with the Awards Show & Concert set for Saturday, January 28.

Your Year-End Tax Planning Can Include Support For Bluegrass Music & NCBS

Your year-end tax planning can include a donation to support bluegrass music that is deductible as allowed by law.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society is a California not-for-profit corporation that is a qualifiedĀ IRC Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Tax ID isĀ 94-2907716.

Send checks to:Ā NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94309-0846.