It is easy to support local bluegrass music if you shop at Amazon this year, as NCBS/SCBS is enrolled in the AmazonSmile program. Use the link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society“) and AmazonSmile will make a donation to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.
Category: Resources
FREE Stolen Bluegrass Instrument Reporting Page Is Linked On This Website
The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is 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.
Northern California Bluegrass Musicians Can Be Listed To Offer Online Lessons During The Pandemic
Northern California Bluegrass Musicians can sign up to be listed in the NCBS Directory to give Online Lessons during the panedemic. The directory is a FREE service of the Northern California Bluegrass Society. Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.
Students/fans can support area musicians during the Coronavirus Pandemic with these lessons. Interested students can check the directory and arrange ONLINE 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.
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Group Facebook Page Hosts Area Bluegrass Bands & Musicians
The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival’s Facebook Group Page is the place to find great local music.
Area Bluegrass Musicians are self-posting their music for your enjoyment. For more information, contact page host Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page
AmazonSmile Program Will Benefit NCBS/SCBS With Your Purchase
If you plan to shop on Amazon during 2021, 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.
NCBS National Stolen & Missing Instrument Page Is A Free Service
The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is 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 Day Reminder: IBMA Foundation Arnold Shultz Fund Applications Due On January 31st
One-Day Reminder: January 31, 2021 is the deadline for the initial round of applications for the IBMA Foundation Arnold Shultz Fund for diversity that supports bluegrass participation by people of color.
Recipients can be individuals or organizations. Shultz Fund grants can be used to support a wide range of support and outreach initiatives. The NCBS is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affiliated with the Foundation. NCBS President Michael Hall is a member of the IBMA Foundation Board of Directors.
Northern California Bluegrass Society members and their friends are encouraged to apply for this important new grant opportunity. For more information about this exciting project, watch this short video:
Four Day Reminder: IBMA Foundation Diversity Grant Deadline Is January 31st
Four-Day Reminder: January 31, 2021 is the deadline for the initial round of applications for the IBMA Foundation Arnold Shultz Fund for diversity that supports bluegrass participation by people of color.
Recipients can be individuals or organizations. Shultz Fund grants can be used to support a wide range of support and outreach initiatives.
The NCBS is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affiliated with the Foundation. NCBS President Michael Hall is a member of the IBMA Foundation Board of Directors.
Northern California Bluegrass Society members and their friends are encouraged to apply for this important new grant opportunity. For more information about this exciting project, watch this short video:
NCBS Members Can Suggest Ideas For Online Bluegrass Fun
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is collecting ideas for online bluegrass fun while we all wait for future in-person gatherings after the pandemic is over.
Members — share your ideas: Email NCBS President Michael Hall (hallmw@gmail.com) to pass on your suggestions.
Bluegrass Fans Can Support Area Bluegrass Musicians With Online Lessons
Northern California Bluegrass Musicians are listed in the NCBS Directory to give Online Lessons. Students/fans can support area musicians during the Coronavirus Pandemic with these lessons.
The directory is a FREE service of the Northern California Bluegrass Society. Interested students can check the directory and arrange ONLINE 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>.