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Californians Head For Raleigh & The 2017 IBMA World Of Bluegrass This Week

IBMA World Of Bluegrass Convention

The International Bluegrass Music Association World Of Bluegrass Convention will run September 26-30, 2017 in Raleigh, NC.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.

Many Northern California bluegrass musicians and leaders will play prominent roles at the convention and others will be enjoying the scene.

Most attendees from the West Coast plan their trip months in advance. If you are not attending this year, now is a good time to begin considering a trip to the convention in September 2018.

World Of Bluegrass Information


Annual NCBS Volunteer Thank You Party Will Be Held Saturday October 14

The NCBS Volunteer Party!

The Northern California Bluegrass Society will honor and entertain the loyal, hard-working volunteers and bands from all of the various events and projects over the past year at the NCBS Volunteer Thank You Party on Saturday, October 14, 2017.

If you volunteered this year, look for your coveted invitation to arrive soon! And…thanks for your support!

NCBS Members Elect 2017-2018 Board Of Directors At Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival

Board of Directors

The members of the Northern California Bluegrass Society elected the 2017-2018 Board Of Directors at the past weekend’s Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.

New Board Members are Jesse Fichman, AJ Lee and Karen Reyes. Returning Board Members are Bruce Bellochio, Eric Burman, Bruce Edmundson, Mike Fisher, Michael Hall, and Mike Russell.

David Field and Penny Godlis retired from the board, but will continue to be active Society volunteers.

NCBS Board Of Directors Candidates On The Ballot For August 12 Election At The GOF Festival And By Mail

The following candidates have filed to be listed on the ballot for the Saturday, August 12, 2017 Northern California Bluegrass Society 2017-18 Board Of Directors Election to be held 10:00am-5:00pm at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival in Tres Pinos and by mail:

Bruce Bellochio

Eric Burman

Bruce Edmundson

Jesse Fichman

Mike Fisher

Michael Hall

AJ Lee

Mike Russell

Karen Van Reyes

Candidate Statements and Ballots will appear in the July-August issue of Bluegrass By The Bay Magazine and additional ballots will be available at the GOF. NCBS Members in good standing will be eligible to vote. Mail-In Ballots must be received by August 8, 2017.