Author: Michael Hall

2024 Improvements At The San Benito County Historical Park

Major improvements to the San Benito County Historical Park are ongoing throughout 2024.

Ending in January, the existing restrooms were renovated.

In May, many new trees were planted near the stage area and throughout the campground.

In November and December, the entire park water system will be upgraded to supply potable water.

Also by the end of the year, an additional permanent restroom and shower unit will be added to the park.

The park is the home of the Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival. The San Benito County Historical Society runs the park, which is a San Benito County Park.

Restroom renovation at the Historic Park.

NCBS/SCBS Supports Local Bluegrass Music & Accepts Tax-Advantaged Donations

The Northern California Bluegrass Society supports local bluegrass music. The Society is a California Not-For-Profit Corporation with Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) status that is also known as the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. NCBS/SCBS accepts tax-advantaged donations. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No. is 94-2907716.

Mail-In Donations: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.

NCBS Online Donations

Last Day For Bluegrass Folks To Register To Vote Is Monday October 21 For The November 5 Election

The voices of bluegrass folks need to be heard in the important upcoming election! The LAST DAY to register to vote in California is Monday, October 21 for the Tuesday, November 5 election.

If you have already registered and received your ballot in the mail, return your ballot just as soon as you know how you want to vote so that your vote can be tracked and counted just as soon as possible. There is no advantage in waiting to vote!

All California voters should have already received their ballot. Contact your county Registrar of Voters if you need a ballot.

You can easily track your ballot once you return it:

California Secretary Of State Ballot Info

Two Great Informal Bluegrass Events In Santa Cruz This Weekend

There will be two great informal bluegrass gatherings in Santa Cruz this weekend. A grange hall concert with a jam and potluck will be held on Saturday, and on Sunday, a jam will be held at a local restaurant.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes a concert in Santa Cruz featuring the Sonia Shell Band and the Johnny Campbell Band. The show will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue. A jam and potluck dinner will kick things off at 4:00pm, followed by the concert performances.
On the following day, the Regular Weekly Jam will be held on Sunday Evening, October 20 at The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Avenue. The jam will run 4:00-7:00pm on the patio and is open to all bluegrass lovers.

Saturday Evening Concert At The Live Oak Grange In Santa Cruz With Sonia Shell & Friends

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes a concert in Santa Cruz featuring the Sonia Shell Band and the Johnny Campbell Band.
The show will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Live Oak Grange. The program schedule:
4:00pm — Potluck Meal & Jamming (Bring a potluck dish to share)
5:50 — Keith Holland Jammers (Los Gatos)
6:00 — Johnny Campbell Band (Nashville)
7:15 — Sonia Shell Band (Santa Cruz — Album Release Performance)
There will be tickets available online and at the door. Join in the potluck meal and jam before the show!

The NCBS Stolen & Missing Bluegrass Instrument Page Is On This Website

The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website. It provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments.

This service is for both theft victims and used instrument buyers. The FREE page is searchable, and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.