Category: Events

Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Set For Thursday December 6 At Michael’s On Main In Soquel

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

TheĀ December 6, 2018Ā Winter Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, presented by Brookdale Bluegrass, is set forĀ Michaelā€™s On MainĀ inĀ Soquel.

All Brookdale festivals since 1998 have been welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society. The events have been held all over the Santa Cruz area. (Recently, the springtime fests only have been held in Tres Pinos.)

The performers will includeĀ Freebo & Alice Howe, The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band.

The one-day gathering is presented byĀ Brookdale Bluegrass, and will take place for the first time atĀ Michael’s On Main,Ā 2591 Main St,
Soquel.

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers Set For This Wednesday At Earthbelly In NCBS-Welcomed Program

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers will perform in an NCBS-welcomed program at theĀ Earthbelly RestaurantĀ (Ocean at Soquel, Santa Cruz) on October 17 as part of a FREE regularĀ WednesdayĀ eveningĀ 6:00-9:00pmĀ bluegrass music series. The new venue is presenting a line-up of Santa Cruz area bands. Thanks for your support!

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

Blue Summit Heads For The Summit House In The Santa Cruz Mountains On Thursday October 18

Blue Summit

Note: Blue Summit will not be able to perform and will be replaced by another band TBA.

Blue SummitĀ will play theĀ Thursday Bluegrass Series at the Summit House at the top of the Santa Cruz MountainsĀ on Thursday, October 18, with music from 6:00-8:30pm.

The Summit House Beer Garden & GrillĀ is 6 miles south of Los GatosĀ on Highway 17 and presents the FREE weekly series, while theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the shows to our area.

Food and drink will be served during the performance and a good time will be had by all.

Applications For IBMA’s 2019 Leadership Bluegrass Class Due On October 31, 2018

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of theĀ International Bluegrass Music Association.

NCBS Members should consider applying for theĀ 2019 IBMA Leadership Bluegrass class to be held March 4-6, 2019Ā in Nashville. For more information, ask NCBS presidentĀ Michael Hall or another Leadership Bluegrass graduate.

Applications are due on October 31, 2018.

The 2018 NCBS Volunteer Thank You Party Is Saturday October 13

The 2018Ā Northern California Bluegrass Society Volunteer Thank-You Party, isĀ Saturday, October 13.

All volunteers and bands on any NCBS event or project over the past year should have received their invitation from their volunteer ā€œbossā€ to theĀ 2018 Northern California Bluegrass Society Volunteer Thank-You Party, set forĀ Saturday, October 13.

If you have not received your invitation, ask your boss or contactĀ NCBS Volunteer Party CoordinatorĀ Michael Hall,Ā and he will fix you up!

The NCBS Volunteer Thank You Party is October 13!

Winter Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Set For Thursday Evening December 6 In Soquel

The NCBS-welcomedĀ Winter Brookdale Bluegrass FestivalĀ is set for Michael’s On Main,Ā Soquel. on Thursday, December 6, 2018.

The performers for this evening of music will includeĀ Freebo & Alice Howe, The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band.

The wintertime gathering is presented by Brookdale Bluegrass.

The festivals have been held every winter & spring since 1998.

It’s Northern California Bluegrass Society Volunteer Party Time — See You On Saturday!

All volunteers and bands on any NCBS event or project over the past year should have received their invitation from their volunteer ā€œbossā€ to theĀ 2018 Northern California Bluegrass Society Volunteer Thank-You Party, set for thisĀ Saturday, October 13.

If you have not yet received your deeply-coveted invitation, ask your boss or contactĀ NCBS Volunteer Party CoordinatorĀ Michael Hall,Ā and he will fix you up!

Wildcat Mountain Ramblers Play Thursday At The Summit House On Highway 17 Near Los Gatos

The Wildcat Mountain RamblersĀ will perform as part of the FREEĀ Thursday Bluegrass Series at the Summit HouseĀ on Highway 17 at the top of the Santa Cruz MountainsĀ thisĀ Thursday, October 11Ā from 6:00-8:30pm.

The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, 6 miles south of Los Gatos, presents the series, while the Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the shows. Good food and drink will be served during the performance and the early evening views at this time of year are endless!

Bluegrass time up at The Summit House!

Bluegrass Music On Wednesday Nights In Santa Cruz At The Earthbelly Restaurant

TheĀ Earthbelly RestaurantĀ (Ocean at Soquel, Santa Cruz) isĀ hosting FREE regularĀ WednesdayĀ eveningĀ 6:00-9:00pmĀ bluegrass music shows.

The new venue is presenting a line-up of Santa Cruz area bands. The schedule began in mid-September, but is still being finalized and the band for this week has not been announced. Check with organizerĀ Robert CorneliusĀ or the venue for performance details.Ā The new series is welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.

NCBS Volunteer Thank You Party Is Coming On Saturday October 13 — All Invitations Should have Been Received

Everyone (volunteers & bands on all NCBS projects) should have their invitations to theĀ 2018 Northern California Bluegrass Society Volunteer Thank-You Party, set forĀ Saturday, October 13.

If you have not yet received your invitation, check with your “volunteer bossā€ or contactĀ NCBS Volunteer Party CoordinatorĀ Michael Hall,Ā and he will fix you up!

See you this Saturday and thanks for your support!