TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is 40 years old in 2022.Ā The organization was founded as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass SocietyĀ inĀ 1982.
August 10-13 2023 GOF Festival Offers Some Volunteer Leadership Opportunities
TheĀ 2023 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ is set forĀ August 10-13Ā inĀ Tres Pinos.Ā SomeĀ Volunteer Leadership PositionsĀ are open for next yearās GOF Festival. Interested persons should contactĀ Michael HallĀ <hallmw@gmail.com> for more information.
SSU Presents 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.
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.
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.
NCBS Welcomes All New, Renewing, and 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.
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Band Applications Available December 1 & Due December 31
Information for California bands wishing to play on the Main Stage at the August 10-13, 2023 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival:
Band Applications will be available on this website on December 1, 2022.
Band Applications will be DUE ON DECEMBER 31, 2022.
Bluegrass Folks: Election Day Is One Week Away — Just Do It!
Itās time for bluegrass folks in California to make their voice heard in the election onĀ Tuesday, November 8, 2022.
Ballots have been sent toĀ all registered California voters. Mailing in your ballot is the easiest way to vote, but Vote Centers are open in all California counties if you prefer to vote live and in person.
Just do it!
November Reminder: The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Is Set For August 2023
November Reminder:Ā 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.
Happy Halloween From The Northern California Bluegrass Society!
Happy Halloween from your friends in the Northern California Bluegrass Society!
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.
2022 Is The 40th Anniversary of The Bluegrass Society’s Founding
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is 40 years old in 2022.Ā The organization was founded as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass SocietyĀ inĀ 1982.