Northern California Bluegrass Society

April 28, 2023April 28, 2023

IBMA Foundation Annual Raffle Runs Through May 12

The annual raffle that supports the IBMA Foundation is on now and will run through May 12, 2023. Now is the time to get your tickets and support bluegrass music! The main prize is a vintage 1967 Martin D-35 Guitar with hardshell case, strap, stand, and other accessories valued at $5,000.

The other totally unique prize is a pair of handmade (in your size) cowboy boots from master boot maker Lisa Sorrell. The boots will feature the art of the Louvin Brothers’ iconic “Satan Is Real” album cover and are valued at priceless!

Click for Raffle Information, Prizes, & Tickets.

The IBMA Foundation is affiliated with the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA and NCBS past president Michael Hall is a member of the Foundation’s board of directors.

April 27, 2023April 27, 2023

NCBS Welcomes All New – Renewing – Returning Members

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members. You can join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail! Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.

NCBS Membership Information

April 26, 2023April 26, 2023

NCBS Welcomes The Pick & Gather Festival At Riverdance Farms In Livingston Near Merced

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the Pick & Gather Festival at Riverdance Farms in Livingston near Merced featuring bluegrass and other fine music. NCBS President Eric Burman will appear with the Brookdale Bluegrass Band.

April 25, 2023April 25, 2023

NCBS To Fete Members & Volunteers July 8 At Loch Lomond Park Near Felton

The annual Northern California Bluegrass Society party for NCBS Members and Volunteers will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Loch Lomond Park (City Of Santa Cruz park) near Felton. The gathering in the mountains will feature bands, jamming, picnicking, friends, nature, & fun!

April 24, 2023April 24, 2023

Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Is August 10-13 In Tres Pinos — Discount Tickets Are Now Available

The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is set for August 10-13, 2023 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. Advance tickets are now on sale on this website & by mail.

Main Stage Band Line-Up

NCBS Members receive a deep discount on Advance Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Tickets. Non-Members receive a discount.

GOF Tickets — Non-Members

NCBS Membership Information

GOF Tickets — Members

The 2023 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival!

April 22, 2023April 17, 2023

Sunday At The Berkeley Bluegrass Festival

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the 7th Annual Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, set for April 21-23 at the Freight & Salvage.

SUNDAY, APRIL 23

Sister Sadie

Dry Branch Fire Squad

Larry & Joe

Wilder Shore Stringband (Lobby Stage at 6PM)

DOORS: 6:00 PM / SHOW: 7:00 PM

April 21, 2023April 17, 2023

Saturday At The Berkeley Bluegrass Festival

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the 7th Annual Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, set for April 21-23 at the Freight & Salvage.

There will be workshops during the day. Here is the evening show:

SATURDAY, April 22

Peter Rowan

Laura Love

Stash Wyslouch (Lobby Stage at 6PM)

DOORS: 6:00 PM / SHOW: 7:00 PM

April 20, 2023April 17, 2023

7th Annual Berkeley Bluegrass Festival Is April 21-23 At The Freight & Salvage

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the 7th Annual Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, set for April 21-23 at the Freight & Salvage. This Berkeley event is the only bluegrass festival in the East Bay. Laurie Lewis, Peter Rowan, and the Dry Branch Fire Squad will headline. Other acts and workshops will fill the weekend.

NCBS Welcomes the Berkeley Bluegrass Festival.

April 19, 2023April 17, 2023

NCBS GOF Festival Tickets Are Now On Sale On This Website & By Mail

Main Stage Band Line-Up

NCBS Members receive a deep discount on Advance Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Tickets. Non-Members receive a discount.

GOF Tickets — Non-Members

NCBS Membership Information

GOF Tickets — Members

April 18, 2023April 17, 2023

Loch Lomond Will Be The Site Of NCBS Volunteer & Membership Party On July 8

The annual Northern California Bluegrass Society party for NCBS Members and Volunteers will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Loch Lomond Park near Felton. The gathering in the mountains will feature bands, jamming, picnicking, friends, nature, & fun!