Category: Events

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!

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 Is Giving Day For Your Non-Profit Causes — Including Bluegrass Music!

The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is known as Giving Tuesday, a day for donating to your favorite non-profit causes. In 2017, the date is November 28. Your year-end tax planning can include a donation to support bluegrass music that is deductible as allowed by law.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society is a California not-for-profit corporation that is a qualified IRC Section 501(c)(3) charitable organization. The Tax ID is 94-2907716.

Send checks to: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94309-0846.

NCBS Welcomes The 13th Annual Holiday Hootenannny At The Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company

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.

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

Five bluegrass bands, including The Stoney Mountain Ramblers, Cryin’ Shame, and The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, will perform for the FREE late afternoon & evening gathering, which will offer fine craft beer and good food.

The Devil's Canyon Brewing Company

FREE NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival Set For Last Weekend Of January In Redwood City

The FREE 2018 Bluegrass On Broadway Festival will be held the last weekend of January (26-28) in Redwood City. The festival has been presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society each year since 2008.

Principal financial support for the festival comes from the Redwood City community, including the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission.

Donations For The Spring NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund Now Being Collected

The Spring Walker Creek Music Camp will be held at the Walker Creek Ranch near Petaluma April 12-15, 2018. The Northern California Bluegrass Society Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund is now collecting donations for the camp 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.

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers Set For December 15 Holiday Hootenanny In San Carlos

The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

The Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company Holiday Hootenanny has added The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers (Santa Cruz Mountains) to the line-up performing at the craft brewing company in San Carlos on Friday, December 15, 2017. The event is presented by Devil’s Canyon and organized by Scott Dailey. The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this FREE bluegrass party.