The Northern California Bluegrass Society has created a permanent Facebook Group for the fans and friends of the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.Ā The group is a great way to stay in touch and get up to date information after future festivals and attendees.
The group name is: GOOD OLD FASHIONED BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, so it is easy to remember. Join the folks who have joined the group!
Eight Week Reminder: Nominations from NCBS Members for the 2020 Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due by October 15, 2019.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society-welcomed Thursday Bluegrass Series continues at the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill at the top of Highway 17,Ā 6 miles south of Los Gatos on the way to Santa Cruz. Music runs 6:00-8:30pm. Good food and drink is served. Admission is FREE.
Thursday, August 22: Purple Mountain.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society Bluegrass On Broadway Festival will be held January 24-26, 2020. The FREE festival is supported in part by a grant from the Redwood City Arts Commission. Contact festival director Michael Hall for more information.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair will be held on Sunday, May 3, 2020. The FREE event will take place at the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park. Contact fair committee chair Dana Frankel for more information.
Two Month Reminder: Nominations from NCBS Members for the 2020 Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due by October 15, 2019.
Bluegrass Today, the Virginia-based national bluegrass news website, covered the 2019 Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival. The article was written by the website’s western correspondent, Dave Berry.
NominationsĀ for theĀ 13th Annual Northern California Bluegrass AwardsĀ are due from NCBS MembersĀ byĀ October 15, 2019.
Nominations honoringĀ Northern Californiaās primarily non-touring bluegrass bands & musiciansĀ are being accepted in 9 categories:Ā Band, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Guitar, Mandolin, Banjo, Fiddle, Dobro, andĀ Bass. Paper nomination forms will be available at theĀ NCBS Information BoothĀ at fall events and e-mail nominations can be sent toĀ Michael Hall. Each member may nominate up to 3 in each category.
NCBS members will receive two rounds of ballots over the winter. The awards ceremony will be held onĀ January 25, 2020Ā as part of the FREEĀ NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway FestivalĀ inĀ Redwood City.
The awards show andĀ January 24-26Ā festival are supported by a base grant from theĀ Redwood City Arts CommissionĀ and by other Redwood City-area businesses, agencies, and organizations.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society thanks the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Volunteers. They made this past weekend of music, friends, & fun happen for the 26th time!
Good job! Your hard work is much appreciated by the bluegrass community!
The Northern California Bluegrass Society has announced that the 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival has been set for August 6-9, 2020 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
SUNDAY, August 11
10:00am ā The Gilly Girls
11:00 ā Kids On Stage
Noon ā Fog Holler
1:00pm ā Festival Speed
2:00 ā Stoney Mountain Ramblers
3:00 ā Bluegrass Element
The Northern California Bluegrass Societyās 26th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is 8-11, 2019 at the San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos.
