The CBA parade entry will feature live bluegrass bands playing on the float itself and aĀ Marching Unit Open To Bluegrass Fans of any sexual orientation.
If you are not able to walk in the parade, you can ride on a FREE bluegrass scooter arranged byĀ Deirdre Donovan.
The parade unit will encourage everyone to enjoy bluegrass music in Northern California and everyone is also invited to the open bluegrass jam that will follow the parade. Bring your instrument and join in!
The Circle R Boys will return to the main stage at the August 10-13, 2017 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.
The 24th annual benefit festival forĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society projects all year long will be heldĀ at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister, next to the festival’s first home at Bolado Park).
Advance Ticket Details:
NCBS Members will receive aĀ deep discount on advance ticket purchases.
The 2017 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will feature longtime favorite The Brookdale Bluegrass Band from Bonny Doon.
The 24th annual benefit festival forĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society projects all year long will be heldĀ August 10-13 at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister).
NCBS Members will receive aĀ deep discount on advance ticket purchases.Ā Non-Members receive aĀ discount. Note that the last day to purchase discount advance tickets is onĀ July 22. (Gate tickets will also be available.)
Tune In And Turn On! Some Good Old Fashioned Radio is coming over the next few weeks with fun, music and information about the August 10-13, 2017 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festivalin Tres Pinos and much more. Listen in if you dare!
FRIDAY, June 9 — 4:00-5:00pm
The Eric Burman Radio Hour — This will be the first program in the new series on KBCZ, 90.1FM in Boulder Creek and Online.
NCBS President Michael Hall will join Good Old Fashioned Festival Co-Director & Program Host Eric Burman to reveal little-known information about the 24th annual gathering.
SATURDAY, June 10 — 2:00-4:00pm
Friends With Jennifits — Comediene & Host Jen Eros will welcome Michael Hall to her weekly program on Mutiny Radio Online (only).
Eric Burman
This will include live music from Eric Burman of the Brookdale Bluegrass Band and from Americana duoĀ Dusty MoonĀ (Linda Maki & Ā Rick Merritt).
There will be plenty of fun — and, if the internet isn’t up close and personal enough for you, there is room for an audience at this FREE live radio performance that will take place at 2781 21st Street (at Florida) in the Potrero area of San Francisco.
MONDAY, June 12 — 600-9:00pm
Monday Night Bluegrass — Program Host Mike Russell will join live music emcee Michael Hall on this long-running weekly bluegrass show on KKUP, 91.5FM in the South Bay & Monterey Bay Areas and now Online.
The Edgewood Mountain Boys
The famed Edgewood Mountain Boys from West Union will play live in the studio for your dining and dancing entertainment and information about the Good Old Fashioned will be made available to you right there in the comfort of your own home.
MONDAY, June 19 — 6:00-9:00pm
Monday Night Bluegrass — Following an exciting weekend of bluegrass music at the big Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival in Grass Valley, Mike Russell & Michael Hall will fill in for the regular host Dave Bob Nielsen while live musical guest Michael Gaither of Watsonville entertains in the studio. 91.5FM and Online. Please join in!
The Bodie 601 Band from Lee Vining will perform for the first time at theĀ 24th Annual NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.
The benefit festival for theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will be held August 10-13 at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (next to the GOF’s original home at Bolado Park — 7 miles south of Hollister).
TheĀ City Of Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission has awarded a grant that provides base funding for theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Societyās 11th Annual Bluegrass On Broadway Festival.
TheĀ event will be held at various Redwood City venues the weekend ofĀ January 26-28, 2018.
Bluegrass On Broadway
The FREE community event includes theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Awards on January 27 and theĀ NCBS Bluegrass Film Festival on January 28. Other live music is presented in the restaurants, bars, and other venues around the city, creating a fun, affordable bluegrass weekend for residents and visitors alike. The grant is subject to final approval by theĀ Redwood City Council.
Redwood City is the Pennisula Home Of Bluegrass Music, with frequent shows in the city’s music clubs and the inclusion of bluegrass music in civic celebrations and public concerts.
Highway 17 leads to the Summit House and bluegrass music.
TheĀ Thursday Bluegrass Series at theĀ Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will present The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers from 6:00-8:30pm this comingĀ Thursday, June 8.
This is a FREE show. Good food and drink will be served during the show.
The series is presented by theĀ Summit HouseĀ and welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.Ā Robert Cornelius books the bands.
TheĀ Summit House is located atĀ 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, Los GatosĀ (six miles south ofĀ Los Gatos) onĀ Highway 17. There is free bluegrass every Thursday night.
The Back Eyed Susies from Santa Cruz will return to the main stage of theĀ 24th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.
The benefit festival for the Northern California Bluegrass Society will be held at theĀ San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister)Ā August 10-13, 2017.
Here is what you need to know to save money on advance tickets, available through July 22:
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the historicĀ California Bluegrass Association Bluegrass Pride Float in the San Francisco LGBTQ Pride Parade on Sunday, June 25, 2017 inĀ San Francisco.
