Category: Resources

Support NCBS/SCBS During Amazon Prime Day June 21-22 — By Purchasing Through The Special Link

The annual Amazon Prime Day begins on Monday June 21 and ends on Tuesday June 22. If you shop during this sale, pleaseĀ keep in mind that NCBS/SCBS (under the name “Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society“) is registered as a part of the AmazonSmile Donation Program.

Make your purchases through the Society’s special link at Amazon:

<smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 >

(or shop with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping App). AmazonSmile will then donate to the Society — a donation program that continues all year long, not just on Prime Day.

The NCBS Directory For Online Music Lessons Is On This Website

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.Ā Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.

Online Lessons Directory Connects Teachers & Students On This Website

Northern California Bluegrass Musicians who have signed up to be listed in the NCBS Directory are available to give Online Lessons.Ā Interested students can check the directory and arrange lessons with their favorite musicians (the price is between teacher and student).Ā The convenient Directory is listed under Resources in the index on the left side of this website.Ā Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.

FREE IBMA Webinar On Streaming Licensing For Events Is Tuesday May 18 At 10:00am Pacific Time

OnĀ 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 theĀ FACEBOOK EVENT PAGEĀ (Share with your friends and useĀ #IBMA365)
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Moderated byĀ Patrice Oā€™Neill, Founder, Executive and Artistic Director of Wintergrass (and Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2016)
Dr. Richard James Burgess,Ā President and CEO of A2IM
Ashley Joyce, Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs at National Music Publishersā€™ 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 ā€“- 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. Weā€™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.

One Day Reminder: IBMA Foundation Raffle For Advanced Carbon Fiber Mandolin Ends On Thursday, May 13

One Day Reminder:Ā TheĀ IBMA FoundationĀ is raffling off the lastĀ Z MandolinĀ made ofĀ Carbon Fiber MaterialsĀ ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.

TheĀ Strings For Dreams RaffleĀ will end onĀ Thursday, May 13Ā and the drawing will be held onĀ May 14. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundationā€™sĀ Raffle Web Page.

TheĀ Z MandolinĀ 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 musicianā€™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.Ā 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.

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is a longtime organizational member of theĀ International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS PresidentĀ Michael HallĀ is a member of the Foundationā€™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 lastĀ Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.

TheĀ Strings For Dreams Raffle will end onĀ Thursday, May 13Ā and the drawing will be held onĀ May 14. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundationā€™s Raffle Web Page.

TheĀ 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 musicianā€™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.Ā 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.

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is a longtime organizational member of theĀ 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.