TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning membersĀ as we celebrate the return of live bluegrass music to our area.Ā 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.
Sonoma State University To Present Laurie Lewis & Men Of Note On November 12 In Rohnert Park
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. SSU 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.
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.
Late California/Hawaii Bluegrass Musician Pete Hicks To Be Remembered On Hawaii Radio October 25
The late Pete Hicks, who died on October 9, 2022, will be remembered on a Hawaii bluegrass radio show on Tuesday, October 25 between 5:30–6:00pm California time. Guests will include NCBS Vice-President Mike Russell and Hick’s Bean Creek bandmate Billy Pitrone.
The program will be on KKCR Community Radio in Kaua`i (see website & livestream link below)Ā and will air on 90.9 FM North Shore Kauaāi ~ 91.9 FM KÄ«lauea to Kekaha ~ 92.7 FM Anahola & Moloaāa ~ 88.9 FM Honolulu, Oāahu.
The Homegrown Garden Island Bluegrass Show host is Steve, the “Xman.” Pete Hicks lived and performed bluegrass music in Hawaii for two years before settling in Northern California and had many island bluegrass musician friends.
Phil’s Fish Market To Reopen In Castroville In Less Than A Month — No Word Yet On Bluegrass Shows
Longtime bluegrass music venue Phil’s Fish Market will reopen in less than a month at a new location in Castroville, a few miles away from its old location in Moss Landing. There is no word at this time about when or if live bluegrass music performances will resume.
The new Castroville venue will be located in an 1869 structure built as a schoolhouse, but later renovated for restaurant use. It is next to the famous “Castroville” billboard sign that identifies the town as the world’s Artichoke Capital.
The Moss landing restaurant closed on Labor Day following the non-renewal of its lease. A long-planned new marine research facility will be constructed at that location.
NCBS/SCBS Turns 40 Years Old In 2022
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society is 40 years old in 2022.Ā The organization was founded as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass SocietyĀ inĀ 1982.
Bluegrass Musical Play Closes Run This Saturday & Sunday In Ben Lomond
The Robber Bridegroom, a bluegrass musical atĀ Park HallĀ inĀ Ben Lomond, closes it run with shows onĀ Saturday evening, October 22 and on Sunday afternoon, October 23.
Information & Tickets:Ā <mctshows.org>.
The band for theĀ Mountain Community TheaterĀ staging includes NCBS favoritesĀ Banjer Dan Mazer, Matt Bohn, Cata FitzgeraldĀ andĀ Mark Becker.
Bright Star Bluegrass Musical Closes This Weekend In Woodside
Bright Star, a bluegrass & Americana musical play authored byĀ Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, backed by a live bluegrass band, and presented by the Woodside Musical Theatre, closes this weekend with shows on October 21, 22, & 23.
The show venue is theĀ Woodside Performing Arts Center, 199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside, CA.
NCBS Welcomes Laurie Lewis & Men Of Note To Sonoma State University In Rohnert Park November 12
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes Laurie Lewis & Men Of Note for a performance at Sonoma State University in Rohnert Park on Saturday, November 12.
The eclectic Laurie Lewis & Men of Note includes Sam Reider (accordion), Mark Schatz (bass), and Brandon Godman (fiddle), with the iconic Laurie Lewis on guitar. The show will take place in the intimate Weill Hall Loft at the Green Music Center, beginning at 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.
NCBS Provides A Central Reporting Location For Stolen Instruments
TheĀ NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument PageĀ is on this website.
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.
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.
Two Bluegrass Musical Plays Will Close This Coming Weekend
This is closing weekend for two bluegrass musicals, one in Ben Lomond and one in Woodside.
The Robber Bridegroom, a bluegrass musical atĀ Park HallĀ inĀ Ben Lomond continues with shows this FridayĀ andĀ Saturday evenings and and a final performance on Sunday afternoonĀ October 23.Ā Information & Tickets:Ā <mctshows.org>.Ā The band for theĀ Mountain Community TheaterĀ staging includes NCBS favoritesĀ Banjer Dan Mazer, Matt Bohn, Cata FitzgeraldĀ andĀ Mark Becker.
Bright Star, a bluegrass & Americana musical play authored byĀ Steve Martin & Edie Brickell, will be performed with a live bluegrass band by theĀ Woodside Musical Theatre, with remaining shows Friday-Sunday October 21, 22, & 23, 2022.Ā The show venue is theĀ Woodside Performing Arts Center, 199 Churchill Avenue in Woodside.