Category: Events

2024 Improvements At The San Benito County Historical Park

Major improvements to the San Benito County Historical Park are ongoing throughout 2024.

Ending in January, the existing restrooms were renovated.

In May, many new trees were planted near the stage area and throughout the campground.

In November and December, the entire park water system will be upgraded to supply potable water.

Also by the end of the year, an additional permanent restroom and shower unit will be added to the park.

The park is the home of the Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival. The San Benito County Historical Society runs the park, which is a San Benito County Park.

Restroom renovation at the Historic Park.

Two Great Informal Bluegrass Events In Santa Cruz This Weekend

There will be two great informal bluegrass gatherings in Santa Cruz this weekend. A grange hall concert with a jam and potluck will be held on Saturday, and on Sunday, a jam will be held at a local restaurant.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes a concert in Santa Cruz featuring the Sonia Shell Band and the Johnny Campbell Band. The show will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue. A jam and potluck dinner will kick things off at 4:00pm, followed by the concert performances.
On the following day, the Regular Weekly Jam will be held on Sunday Evening, October 20 at The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Avenue. The jam will run 4:00-7:00pm on the patio and is open to all bluegrass lovers.

Saturday Evening Concert At The Live Oak Grange In Santa Cruz With Sonia Shell & Friends

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes a concert in Santa Cruz featuring the Sonia Shell Band and the Johnny Campbell Band.
The show will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Live Oak Grange. The program schedule:
4:00pm — Potluck Meal & Jamming (Bring a potluck dish to share)
5:50 — Keith Holland Jammers (Los Gatos)
6:00 — Johnny Campbell Band (Nashville)
7:15 — Sonia Shell Band (Santa Cruz — Album Release Performance)
There will be tickets available online and at the door. Join in the potluck meal and jam before the show!

A Big Week Of Bluegrass Is On The Way!

A BIG WEEK OF BLUEGRASS is coming!

SUNDAY, October 13

Last day of the Frankly Bluegrass Music Festival, Amador County Fairgrounds, Plymouth. (NCBS welcomed).

MONDAY, October 14

6:00-9:00pm — Monday Night Bluegrass on KKUP Radio, Cupertino, 91.5FM in the South Bay & Monterey Bay Areas and online at <www.kkupfm.org>. Musical guests Sonia Shell & Johnny Campbell Band, with host Mike Russell and live music emcee Michael Hall.

MONDAY-SUNDAY, October 14-20

CBA Fall Campout, Lodi Grape Festival Grounds, Lodi.

TUESDAY, October 15

6:00pm — Goat Hill Girls, Sam’s BBQ, San Jose.

WEDNESDAY, October 16

6:00pm — Sonia Shell Band & Johnny Campbell Band, Sam’s BBQ, San Jose. Record release party.

SATURDAY, October 19

4:00pm — Sonia Shell Band & Johnny Campbell Band, Live Oak Grange Hall, Santa Cruz. (Concert, Jam, Potluck). (NCBS welcomed)