Author: Michael Hall

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.

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes a concert inĀ Santa CruzĀ featuring theĀ Sonia Shell BandĀ and theĀ Johnny Campbell Band.Ā The show will take place onĀ Saturday, October 19Ā at theĀ 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

TheĀ 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 bothĀ theft victimsĀ andĀ used instrument buyers.Ā The FREE page is searchable, and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.

A Big Week Of Bluegrass Is On The Way!

A BIG WEEK OF BLUEGRASS is coming!

SUNDAY, October 13

Last day of theĀ Frankly Bluegrass Music Festival, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth. (NCBS welcomed).

MONDAY, October 14

6:00-9:00pm — Monday Night Bluegrass on KKUP Radio, Cupertino, 91.5FM in the South Bay & Monterey Bay Areas and online at <www.kkupfm.org>. Musical guests Sonia Shell & Johnny Campbell Band, with host Mike Russell and live music emcee Michael Hall.

MONDAY-SUNDAY, October 14-20

CBA Fall Campout, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi.

TUESDAY, October 15

6:00pm — Goat Hill Girls, Sam’s BBQ, San Jose.

WEDNESDAY, October 16

6:00pm —Ā Sonia Shell Band & Johnny Campbell Band, Sam’s BBQ, San Jose. Record release party.

SATURDAY, OctoberĀ 19

4:00pm — Sonia Shell Band & Johnny Campbell Band, Live Oak Grange Hall, Santa Cruz. (Concert, Jam, Potluck). (NCBS welcomed)

 

 

 

October 19 Live Oak Grange Concert In Santa Cruz With Sonia Shell & Johnny Campbell

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)
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OTHER SHOWS:

The bands will also appear on KKUP Monday Night Bluegrass on Monday October 14, 6:00-9:00pm, 91.5FM in the South Bay & Monterey Bay Areas and online at <www.kkupfm.org> (Note new station website).

The bands will also perform at Sam’s BBQ in San Jose on Wednesday October 16, 6:00-9:00pm.

NCBS Supports Local Bluegrass Music

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ supports local bluegrass music.

The Society is aĀ California Not-For-ProfitĀ CorporationĀ withĀ Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)Ā status that is also known as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.Ā NCBS/SCBS accepts tax-advantaged donations. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No.Ā isĀ 94-2907716.

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

NCBS Online Donations