NCBS welcomes the 2023 Brookdale Bluegrass & American Roots Festival presented by Brookdale Bluegrass at the Brookdale Lodge in…yes…Brookdale, CA.
Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Set For March 24-26 At The Brookdale Lodge
Frank Solivan Sr Returns To His Home, Still Recovering From Flood Accident
We are pleased to report that Frank Solivan, Sr. has returned to his home near Tracy while still recovering from a January 16 ranch driving accident during a flood. He has been resting at the home of a friend since being released from the hospital. He will now continue his recovery back at the ranch.
A (literal) “celebration of his life” will be held at the CBA Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival at Grass Valley in June. More details will be announced soon.
Frank Solivan Sr Recovering After Flood Rescue Near Tracy (January 17, 2023)
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Benefits NCBS, Set For August 10-13
TheĀ 29th Annual Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ is set forĀ Thursday-Sunday, August 10-13, 2023Ā at theĀ San Benito County Historical ParkĀ inĀ Tres Pinos.
NCBS Welcomes Bluegrass Music Fans To February — Black History Month!
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all bluegrass music fans & musicians to February — Black History Month!
Arnold Shultz was a mentor and bandmate of Bill Monroe in his early years in Rosine, KY and played a role in the creation of the music we now call bluegrass. He played guitar and fiddle.
NCBS Welcomes The KKUP Bluegrass Weekend Marathon February 16-20 On Air & Online
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the annual KKUP Radio Bluegrass Marathon, set for all day Friday, February 17 to Sunday, February 19. There will be a warm-up program from 7:00-9:00pm on Thursday, February 16 and a wrap-up show from 6:00-9:00pm on Monday, February 20.
During the marathon, all music played 24 hours each day will be bluegrass and closely-related musical genres. Many bands will play live in the studio during the marathon.
KKUP-Cupertino is a community radio station with studios in San Jose that broadcasts at 91.5FM in the South Bay & Monterey Bay Areas and online at www.kkup.org worldwide.
NCBS Welcomes The Brookdale Bluegrass Festival March 24-26 At The Brookdale Lodge
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, March 24-26, 2023 at the historic Brookdale Lodge on Highway 9 in Brookdale.
The FREE event has been presented by Brookdale Bluegrass since 1998. More details will be announced by Eric Burman as soon as they become available.
NCBS Welcomes New & Old Members
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members.Ā Itās time to join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail!Ā Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
Stolen & Missing Bluegrass Instruments Can Be Reported On This Website
TheĀ NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument PageĀ is on this website.Ā This service is for bothĀ theft victimsĀ andĀ used instrument buyers. It provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments.Ā Musicians should immediately SELF POST information about stolen instruments. Instrument buyers should CHECK the page prior to purchase of any used instrument. The FREE page is searchable, and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.
NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund Now Collecting Donations For Spring Camp
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is now collecting donations for theĀ NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund.
NCBS/SCBS is anĀ Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) Organization.Ā The NCBS Walker Creek Scholarship Fund CommitteeĀ awards scholarships twice each year to assist deserving students.
The next round of scholarships will benefit attendees at theĀ April 13-16, 2023Ā spring session.
Send donations to:Ā Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society,Ā PO Box 390846,Ā Mountain View, CA 94039-0846. Donations may be tax-advantaged.
Ingrid NoyesĀ runs theĀ Walker Creek Music CampĀ each spring and fall at theĀ Walker Creek Ranch, Petaluma.Ā Camp registration opens onĀ January 30.
Volunteer To Help NCBS At The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
SomeĀ Volunteer PositionsĀ are open for next yearās GOF Festival.Ā Interested persons should contactĀ Michael HallĀ <hallmw@gmail.com> for more information.
TheĀ 2023 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ is set forĀ August 10-13Ā inĀ Tres Pinos.