TheĀ Brookdale Bluegrass Festival presented by the Brookdale Lodge and booked by Eric Burman, is set for March 15-17, 2024 at the Brookdale Lodge. NCBS has welcomed this event since 2000.Ā Peter Rowan will headline the gathering.
Author: Michael Hall
February 29 Is Last Day To Enter Louvin Brothers Boots Raffle To Support IBMA Foundation
The IBMA Foundation is holding a raffle for unique boots with a spicy bluegrass theme.Ā Are you a fan of the Louvin Brothers? Have you always wanted handmade custom cowboy boots with a one-of-a-kind design?
The Deadline For Entries Is FEBRUARY 29, 2024 for a chance to win custom cowboy boots by Lisa Sorrell (Lisa Sorrell ā bespoke boot maker (customboots.net)). These will be custom made for your feet (you must be mens size 7 (ladies 8.5) to Size 13).Ā Valued at $14,000, these special boots will feature the Louvin Brothersā iconicĀ Satan is Real gospel album cover on the boot top fronts, and a leather portrait of Ira & Charlie Louvin on the backs. To enter & for more information:
Lisa Sorrell Cowboy Boots Raffle for IBMA Foundation | RallyUp
The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to build a brighter future for bluegrass music. It relies on its funding from generous donors Ā and income from occasional raffles Ā when donors have given a substantial in-kind gift (such as these boots or a quality instrument). The Foundation helps donors create a bluegrass legacy by supporting programs and projects that focus on bluegrass music-related arts and culture, education, literary work, and historic preservation.
Foundation Board Members:Ā Fred Bartenstein, Kissy Black, Sam Blumenthal, Dr. Richard Brown, Becky Buller, Laurie Greenberg, Michael Hall, Arthur Hancock IV, Ruth McLain, Ken White, Dr. Peter Salovey, Alan Tompkins, Trisha Tubbs, Wendy Tyner, Dr. Michael Webb, and Lillian Werbin.

Historic 30th NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Set For August 8-11
The Historic 30th Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ will be held August 8-11, 2024Ā at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.Ā The festival is a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

NCBS Is A Non-Profit Organization
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a 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 TheĀ NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No.Ā isĀ 94-2907716. Your donations support local bluegrass music. Thanks for your support!
Mail-In Donations:Ā NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.
Your NCBS Membership Supports Area Bluegrass & The Good Old Fashioned
Your membership in the Northern California Bluegrass Society supports bluegrass music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and in all of Northern California. The Good Old Fashioned is on the way! Join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail.

Saturday Night Dance With Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band To Celebrate 30th GOF Festival
The Historic 30th Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ will be held August 8-11, 2024Ā at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. A special Saturday night dance starring GOF Founder Eric Burman’s Brookdale Bluegrass Band will celebrate the three-decade anniversary.
The festival is a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

NCBS To Welcome New Los Gatos Bluegrass & Americana Festival June 22
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the new Los Gatos Bluegrass & Americana Music Festival on June 22 in Town Plaza Park in Los Gatos. The FREE event will also offer some special reserved seats. The bands will include the Goat Hill Girls and the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers with more to be announced. Info: (408) 348-7766. More details to come.

Cousin Al Knoth Drive For IBMA Award Is Underway
Join Matt Knoth and the folks who are supporting the late Cousin Al Knoth for an IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award. For more information contact Matt Knoth <hazmatteo@earthlink.net>.

The Historic 30th NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Is This August
The Historic 30th Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ will be held August 8-11, 2024Ā at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
The festival is a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

NCBS Welcomes The Brookdale Bluegrass Festival
NCBS welcomes the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival presented by the Brookdale Lodge and booked by Eric Burman.
The gathering is set for March 15-17, 2024 at the Brookdale Lodge. The lodge is sold out, but plenty of festival tickets remain.

