TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is 40 years old in 2022.Ā The organization was founded as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass SocietyĀ inĀ 1982.
NCBS/SCBS Accepts Mailed & Online Donations — 2022 Deadline Is December 31
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ can be a part of your 2022 year-end tax planning as it accepts donations to supportĀ Local Bluegrass MusicĀ in theĀ San Francisco Bay Area, theĀ Monterey Bay Area,Ā and all ofĀ Northern California.Ā
The Society is aĀ California Not-For-ProfitĀ CorporationĀ withĀ Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)Ā status that is also known as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.Ā TheĀ NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No.Ā isĀ 94-2907716.
The deadline forĀ Tax-Deductible ContributionsĀ for this year isĀ December 31, 2022:
Mail-In Donations:Ā NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.
Online Donations:Ā Online Donations
Three Week Reminder: GOF Band Applications Are Due On December 31
Three Week Reminder:Ā ApplicationsĀ forĀ BandsĀ wishing to play theĀ Main StageĀ at theĀ August 10-13, 2023 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ are due onĀ December 31, 2022.
The gathering is a benefit for theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.
FREE 2022 Holiday Hootenanny Set For Friday December 9 In San Carlos
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes the return of the FREEĀ Holiday Hootenanny. Besides music on two stages, there will be fine beer and excellent food trucks. And all of your friends will be there!
Here is theĀ December 9, 2022 Performance ScheduleĀ at theĀ Devilās Canyon Brewing Company, 935 Washington StreetĀ inĀ San Carlos:
Doors open at 4:00pm.
MAIN STAGE
- 5:00 ā Reckless Mondays
- 5:30 āĀ Brookdale Bluegrass Band
- 6:45Ā āĀ Stoney Mountain Ramblers
- 8:00 āĀ Pathetic Honey
- 9:15 ā All-Star Jam
ANNEX STAGE
- 5:00 ā Open Mic! Sign up or just show up.
- 7:30 ā Pilgrims of Stoke
- 8:00 ā HoneyBoy Express
- 9:00 ā Davey OceansĀ & Friends
- More ā Let organizerĀ Scott DaileyĀ know if youād like to book a time-slot.
- Otherwise, there will be acoustic jamming in that space ā bring your axe.

2023 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Is 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 All New-Renewing-Returning Members!
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning membersĀ as we celebrate the return of live bluegrass music to our area!
It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail. Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
NCBS Accepts Tax-Deductible Donations To Support Local Bluegrass Music — 2022 Deadline Is December 31
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society can be a part of your 2022 year-end tax planning as it accepts donations to support Local Bluegrass MusicĀ in theĀ San Francisco Bay Area, theĀ Monterey Bay Area,Ā and all ofĀ Northern California.Ā
The Society is aĀ California Not-For-ProfitĀ CorporationĀ withĀ Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3)Ā status that is also known as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.Ā TheĀ NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No.Ā isĀ 94-2907716.
The deadline forĀ Tax-Deductible ContributionsĀ for this year isĀ December 31, 2022:
Mail-In Donations:Ā NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.
FREE Holiday Hootenanny Returns To San Carlos On Friday December 9
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the return of the FREE Holiday Hootenanny!Ā Here is the December 9 Performance Schedule at the Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company, 935 Washington Street in San Carlos:
Doors open at 4:00pm.
MAIN STAGE
- 5:00 ā Reckless Mondays
- 5:30 āĀ Brookdale Bluegrass Band
- 6:45Ā āĀ Stoney Mountain Ramblers
- 8:00 āĀ Pathetic Honey
- 9:15 ā All-Star Jam
ANNEX STAGE
- 5:00 ā Open Mic! Sign up or just show up.
- 7:30 ā Pilgrims of Stoke
- 8:00 ā HoneyBoy Express
- 9:00 ā Davey OceansĀ & Friends
- More ā Let organizerĀ Scott DaileyĀ know if youād like to book a time-slot.
- Otherwise, there will be acoustic jamming in that space ā bring your axe.

Four Week Reminder: Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Band Applications Due On December 31
Four Week Reminder: Applications for Bands wishing to play the Main Stage at the August 10-13, 2023 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival are due on December 31, 2022.
The gathering is a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society — Now The Northern California Bluegrass Society — Is 40 Years Old
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is 40 years old in 2022.
The organization was founded as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass SocietyĀ inĀ 1982.
