Category: Uncategorized

Time For Bluegrass Folks To Register To Vote

Bluegrass Folks deserve to be heard from in the upcoming election! Now is the time to act if you are not registered to vote at your current address. You can easily register online or at your local election office.

This election is very important and very close! Your vote could make the difference!

California — Check Your Registration

California — Register To Vote

National Registration Information

 

 

Chris Joslin To Leave The Executive Director Position At The Bluegrass Music Hall Of Fame

Chris Joslin, the executive director of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame in Owensboro, KY and its annual ROMP Festival is stepping down after nine years. Under his leadership, the longstanding bluegrass museum changed its name to the Hall of Fame designation and grew and stabilized its financial position. The 2024 June ROMP event drew 24,500 attendees.

The institution is affiliated with the International Bluegrass Music Association. NCBS is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.

Joslin will become the development director at the Franklin, TN-based Mission Lazarus which does faith-based work in Haiti and Honduras.

Chris Joslin

2024 Main Stage GOF Band Application Will Be On This Website On December 1 — Due December 31

The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Band Committee will have the Main Stage Band Application for the 2024 festival ready on this website on DECEMBER 1, 2023. Applications will be DUE ON DECEMBER 31, 2023.

The Historic 30th festivalĀ will be held August 8-11, 2024 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

The Cottage Saloon, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos.

 

One Week Reminder: Saturday July 8 is The FREE NCBS Member & Volunteer Party At Loch Lomond

One Week Reminder:Ā The fun, FREE NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer PartyĀ atĀ Loch Lomond Park,Ā FeltonĀ has been set forĀ Saturday, July 8, 2023.

The FREE gathering in the mountains will featureĀ bands, jamming, picnicking, friends, nature, & fun!Ā The event is open toĀ NCBS MembersĀ andĀ VolunteersĀ (and to those interested in becoming either one). This is an outdoor event and a chance to meet new folks while enjoying great music.

Location:Ā City of Santa Cruz Loch Lomond Recreation Area, 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, CA 95018.Ā Park gates open at 7:00am and close at 7:30pm.Ā Parking is limited, so carpooling is highly recommendedĀ (Parking fee is $8.00 per car.) Follow the signs to our reserved area in the lower lot by the lake.

All Day:Ā Mountain trails offer great hiking. Ā Boating & Fishing in Loch Lomond Lake, and boat rentals are available. The lake has bass, trout & catfish. Daily fishing licenses are available if you need one.

Beginning At Noon:Ā NCBS will supply burgers, hot dogs, sodas, and water. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic and alcohol of your choosing. Enjoy!

Afternoon:Ā Bands will play on a small stage. Performances byĀ Sunny Side Of The Mountain, eric burman & the brookdale bluegrass band, The Gilroy Drifters, Acidgrass,Ā andĀ Lucas Lawson & The Unturned Stone, plus jamming all day!