TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members.Ā
You can join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail!Ā Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
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NCBS Welcomes New & Old Members
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members.Ā Itās time to join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail!Ā Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
Applications For Arnold Shultz Fund Grants From the IBMA Foundation Are Due On January 31
The IBMA Foundation established theĀ Arnold Shultz Fund in 2020 to support activities increasing the participation of people of color in bluegrass music. Arnold Shultz (1886ā1931) was an African American musician from western Kentucky who had a profound influence on Bill Monroe and the development of bluegrass.
Shultz Fund Project Grants: Arnold Shultz Fund project grants are awarded every year in the spring, usually announced April 1.Ā ApplyĀ for the 2023 round of Arnold Shultz Fund grants. The deadline to apply is January 31, 2023. ContactĀ Nancy Cardwell atĀ info@bluegrassfoundation.orgĀ with your questions.
Shultz Fund Individual Grants:Ā The Arnold Shultz Fund has a limited amount of funds to support bluegrass-related activities of individual persons of color. Those applications are received throughout the year by the IBMA Foundationās executive director and can take the form of a letter or email explaining the activity, amount requested, and address, email, and phone contact information for the applicant. Email your letter toĀ info@bluegrassfoundation.org.
The IBMA Foundation is affiliated with the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA. NCBS Past President Michael Hall serves on the IBMA Foundation Board of Directors.
Time To Join Or To Renew Your NCBS Membership!
It’s time to join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail!Ā Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members.
AJ Lee & Blue Summit Plays The Station Inn In Nashville For The First Time
On Saturday, January 21, 2023, AJ Lee & Blue Summit played The Station Inn in Nashville for the first time. Rushad Eggleston joined the band onstage for a song. Billy Strings was in the audience to see the band.
AJ Lee played the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival for the first time when she was 6 years old. She now serves on the NCBS Board of Directors.
Amazon Ends Donation Program — Last Day For Purchases To Benefit NCBS Is February 20
Amazon is ending AmazonSmile, a donation program for non-profits, on February 20, 2023. The company donated a small portion of customer purchases to the non-profit organization selected by the customer.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society has received a modest amount of contributions over the years from this program. Interested Amazon customers may continue to designate the Society as a recipient through the end date of the program by using the AmazonSmile information in the left column of this website.
Thanks to the company and to NCBS members and others for their past support. NCBS appreciates your financial contributions and will continue to receive donations online and by mail.
Join The Northern California Bluegrass Society!
It only takes a moment to join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail. Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated. TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members.
NCBS Welcomes New, Renewing & Returning Members
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members.
It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail. Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
It Only Takes A Moment To Join The NCBS!
It only takes a moment to join or renew your membership in the Northern California Bluegrass Society on this website or by mail. Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
Support Bluegrass Music In Our Area — Join The NCBS!
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail. Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.