Northern California Bluegrass Musicians who have signed up to be listed in the NCBS Directory are available to give Online Lessons. Interested students can check the directory and arrange lessons with their favorite musicians (the price is between teacher and student). The convenient Directory is listed under Resources in the index on the left side of this website. Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.
Category: Resources
FREE IBMA Webinar On Streaming Licensing For Events Is Tuesday May 18 At 10:00am Pacific Time
On Tuesday, May 18 at 10:00am on Facebook Live, the International Bluegrass Music Association will present a panel discussion on Streaming Licensing for Venues, Presenters, and Festivals. NCBS is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.
Here is the FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE (Share with your friends and use #IBMA365)
Moderated by Patrice O’Neill, Founder, Executive and Artistic Director of Wintergrass (and Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2016)
Dr. Richard James Burgess, President and CEO of A2IM
Ashley Joyce, Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs at National Music Publishers’ Association
Robert Meitus, Partner, Meitus Gelbert Rose LLP and Co-founder and VP of Industry Relations at Mandolin
Rusty Weiss, Partner, Sidley Austin LLPWhile most discussions dealing with licensing focus on the artist or songwriter, this session will focus on people who create and produce events –- both live, and increasingly more important, streamed or hybrid events. With the virtual certainty of some version of streaming being added to all live events, proper licensing has become murky and clear answers are largely non-existent. We’ve assembled a panel of experts who will provide clarity for producers of live events with questions about how to and what kind of licensing is required in the streaming world.
Dr. Richard James Burgess, President and CEO of A2IM
Ashley Joyce, Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs at National Music Publishers’ Association
Robert Meitus, Partner, Meitus Gelbert Rose LLP and Co-founder and VP of Industry Relations at Mandolin
Rusty Weiss, Partner, Sidley Austin LLPWhile most discussions dealing with licensing focus on the artist or songwriter, this session will focus on people who create and produce events –- both live, and increasingly more important, streamed or hybrid events. With the virtual certainty of some version of streaming being added to all live events, proper licensing has become murky and clear answers are largely non-existent. We’ve assembled a panel of experts who will provide clarity for producers of live events with questions about how to and what kind of licensing is required in the streaming world.
NCBS members are encouraged to attend.
Amazon Shoppers Can Support The NCBS/SCBS Through Their Purchases
If you shop on Amazon, you can support local bluegrass music. Use this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”) and AmazonSmile will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.
One Day Reminder: IBMA Foundation Raffle For Advanced Carbon Fiber Mandolin Ends On Thursday, May 13
One Day Reminder: The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the last Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.
The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on Thursday, May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.
The Z Mandolin is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musician’s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune. It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS President Michael Hall is a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
Three Day Reminder: Last Day To Enter Raffle For Special Carbon Fiber Z Mandolin Is Thursday May 13
Three Day Reminder: The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the last Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.
The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on Thursday, May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.
The Z Mandolin is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musician’s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune. It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS President Michael Hall is a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
The NCBS Stolen Instrument Page Is A Free Service On This Website
The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is available on this website. This is a FREE Service for both theft victims and used instrument buyers that provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments.
Musicians should immediately SELF POST information about stolen instruments. Instrument buyers should CHECK the page prior to purchase of any used instrument. The page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.
One Week Reminder: IBMA Foundation Raffle Ticket Sales For Carbon Fiber Mandolin End On May 13
One Week Reminder: The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the last Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.
The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.
The Z Mandolin is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musician’s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune. It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation.
Two Week Reminder: May 13 Is Last Day To Buy Entry In IBMA Foundation Rare Mandolin Raffle
The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the final Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale. The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14.
The Z Mandolin is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musician’s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune.
It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.
or more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation.
Raffle Drawing For Rare Carbon Fiber Mandolin Ends May 13 — To Benefit The IBMA Foundation
The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the final Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.
The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14.
The Z Mandolin is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musician’s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune.
It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS president Michael Hall serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.
Carbon Fiber Z Mandolin Raffle To Benefit IBMA Foundation Ends May 13
The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the final Z Mandolin ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale. The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS president Michael Hall serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
The Z Mandolin is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musician’s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune.
It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.
For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.