Category: About NCBS

NCBS Welcomes All New, Renewing, & Returning Members

Now is the time to renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members.

Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated at this critical time — and our volunteers have big plans! 2022 will be a great year to be a member. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.

NCBS Membership Information

FREE Second Annual NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party Set For July 16 At Loch Lomond

The FREE Second Annual NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party will be held at Loch Lomond Park, Felton on Saturday, July 16, 2022. The FREE event is open to NCBS Members and Volunteers (and to those interested in becoming either one). Park gates open at 7:00am and close at 7:30pm. Parking is limited, so carpooling is beyond highly recommended. (Parking fee is $8.00 per car.) Follow the signs to our reserved area in the lower lot by the lake. Location: City of Santa Cruz Loch Lomond Recreation Area, 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, CA 95018

SATURDAY, July 16

All Day: Boating & Fishing in Loch Lomond Lake, with boat rides by Eric or Bruce and boat rentals available. The lake has bass, trout & catfish. Daily fishing licenses are available if you need one.

Beginning At Noon: NCBS will supply Berger’s BBQ, hot dogs, sodas, and water. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic and alcohol of your choosing. Enjoy!

Stage Schedule:

Noon — Phil & Anne Pflager

1:30pm — Lucas Lawson

2:30 — Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band

3:30 — Post Folk Revival

4:30-6:00 — BanjerDan & The Danger Band Plus Closing Jam Extravaganza!

 

 

Visit The NCBS Information Booth At The CBA Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival This Weekend

The California Bluegrass Association’s Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival will be held June 16-19, 2022 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley. If you will be there, stop by and say hello to your friends at the Northern California Bluegrass Society Information Booth. We will say hello right back and do our best to answer your questions about the NCBS, upcoming NCBS events, and other bluegrass gatherings around Northern California.  We will have a fine old time.

Candidate Statements For The 2022 NCBS Board Of Directors Election Due By July 8

The 2022 Election for the Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors will be held at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos on Saturday, August 13, 2022, 10:00am-5:00pm, and by mail.

Candidate Statements are due to Michael Hall by July 8, 2022, for publication on the NCBS Website. Statements are limited to 100 words.

 

Time To Renew Your NCBS Membership As Local Live Bluegrass Music Returns

Now is the time to renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! NCBS welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members.

Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated at this critical time — and our volunteers have big plans! 2022 will be a great year to be a member. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.

NCBS Membership Information