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NCBS Welcomes Laurie Lewis & Men Of Note To Rohnert Park On November 12

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomesĀ Laurie Lewis & Men Of NoteĀ for a performance atĀ Sonoma State UniversityĀ inĀ Rohnert ParkĀ onĀ Saturday, November 12.

The eclectic Laurie Lewis & Men of Note includesĀ Sam ReiderĀ (accordion),Ā Mark SchatzĀ (bass), andĀ Brandon GodmanĀ (fiddle), with the iconicĀ Laurie LewisĀ on guitar. The show will take place in the intimateĀ Weill Hall LoftĀ at theĀ Green Music Center, beginning atĀ 7:30pm.

Sonoma State has become a steady supporter of bluegrass and alt-bluegrass music in the North Bay, an area that needs more live bluegrass music. The state-of-the-art Green Music complex offers a variety of excellent indoor and outdoor venues for live music.

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Laurie Lewis

Soquel Bluegrass Venue Michael’s On Main Closed Due To Fire, Damage Will Be Repaired

Frequent bluegrass venue Michael’s On Main is closed due to a fire that occurred in a kitchen area early on Thursday morning, September 1, 2022.

The Soquel establishment, which includes some outdoor seating and performance space, was a mainstay for live music during part of the Covid 19 pandemic, when many venues were shut down. The mostly acoustic music offerings range from rock to bluegrass.

Owner Michael Harrison is a regular attendee at the NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival. A one evening version of the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival was held at MOM several years ago.

The restaurant suffered some fire damage, but mostly smoke and water damage, and will reopen, although no timetable has been set.

First Stage Schedule For August 11-14 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival

Here is the First Stage Schedule for the August 11-14, 2022 Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival:

FRIDAY, August 12

10:00 am — Lucas Lawson
11:00 — Jee-Hee & Jesse
Noon — Matt Michienzie Band
1:00pm — Sunny Side of the Mountain
The Main Stage performances will begin at 3:00pm on Friday. Tickets can be purchased on this website or there will be plenty of tickets at the gate.

Support Local Bluegrass By Joining Or Renewing Your NCBS Membership

Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated at this critical time ā€” and our volunteers have big plans!Ā 2022 will be a great year to be a member.

Now is the time to renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members.Ā It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.

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Alan Munde Wins 2021 Steve Martin Banjo Prize

Alan Munde has been named the winner of the 2021 Steve Martin Banjo Prize. His long career included performing with Country Gazette, Jimmy Martin & The Sunny Mountain Boys, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Poor Richard’s Almanac, and his current unit, The Alan Munde Gazette. He taught banjo and bluegrass music for many years at South Plains College in Texas. He performed in an early Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society concert with Country Gazette.

Poor Richard’s Almanac circa 1969 (Photo: Bill Koon).