The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers At The Summit House This Thursday, December 14

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers at the Summit House.

The Wildcat Mountain Rambers, host band for the FREE Thursday Bluegrass Series at the top of Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains, will perform on December 14th. Good food and drink will be served.

The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill has FREE bluegrass each week starting at 6:00pm. All performances are presented by the The Summit House and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

Bright Star Bluegrass/Americana Musical Now At The Curran Theater In San Francisco

The Steve Martin & Edie Brickell-penned Americana/Bluegrass musical Bright Star is now at the Curran Theater in San Francisco.

The production runs through December 17.

DISCOUNT TICKETS are available for bluegrass fans: The code FRIDAYJAM unlocks 30% Off Tickets For Friday Night Shows (and 20% off all other nights).

Besides the discount, there will be special before & after-show performances by area bluegrass bands on Friday nights, so plan to attend on a Friday if that meets your schedule. The additional performers for December 8 & 15 include Big Money in Bluegrass, Jed’s A Millionaire, & Beats Workin’.

All performances are welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund Now Collecting Donations

The Walker Creek Ranch

The Spring Walker Creek Music Camp at the Walker Creek Ranch near Petaluma will be held April 12-15, 2018The Northern California Bluegrass Society Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund is now collecting donations to assist students who need financial help. Donations can be sent to: Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society,  PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846, Attention: NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization aka the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society, accepts donations and disburses the scholarships. Donations to the fund are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Donors should consult their tax advisors. The Federal Tax ID No. is 94-2907716. Donors who do not need a tax deduction may donate money directly to the camp.

Second Stage Added To This Year’s FREE Holiday Hootenanny In San Carlos On December 15

Devil's Canyon Brewing Company, 935 Washington Street, San Carlos.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the 13th Annual Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company Holiday Hootenanny in San Carlos on Friday, December 15, 2017. Doors will open at 4:00pm.

This year, for the first time, the program will feature two stages. Main Stage Bands will include The Brookdale Bluegrass Band, The Stoney Mountain Ramblers, Pathertic Honey String Band, & John Henry’s Farm. The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers will perform on the Second Stage.

The FREE late afternoon & evening gathering will offer fine craft beer and good food.

The event is presented by Devil’s Canyon and organized by Scott Dailey.

NCBS Welcomes Americana/Bluegrass Musical Bright Star To The Curran Theater In San Francisco

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the Steve Martin-Edie Brickell-penned Americana/Bluegrass musical Bright Star to the Curran Theater in San Francisco.

The production runs through December 17.

There will be special after-show performances by area bluegrass bands each Friday night (December 1, 8, & 15).

The additional performers for Friday, December 1 include Big Money in Bluegrass, Jed’s A Millionaire, & Beats Workin’.

The 1922 Curran reopened its 1,600 seat venue in January 2017 after a complete renovation.

DISCOUNTED TICKETS: The discount code FRIDAYJAM unlocks 30% Off Tickets For Friday Night Shows (and 20% off all other nights). Enjoy!