One Week Reminder: Sales of Discount Advance Tickets for the August 11-14, 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival end on July 22.
Everyone receives an advance purchase discount; NCBS Members receive a deep discount with their advance purchase.
NCBS Welcomes Redwood City Pub In The Park Concert With The Goat Hill Girls On Saturday July 16
The NCBS-welcomed monthly bluegrass concert series Pub In The Park will feature the Goat Hill Girls on Saturday, July 16 at Red Morton Park in Redwood City. The FREE program will run 11:00am-4:00pm with the band playing on an outdoor stage. Food and beer will be available, or you can bring your own picnic.
The all-bluegrass series is presented by Redwood City Parks & Recreation and will continue through September.
NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party Schedule For This Saturday July 16
Here is the schedule for the FREE NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party:
SATURDAY, July 16
7:00am — Park Gates Open
All Day — Fun! Boat rides, fishing, Jamming, & relaxation at beautiful Loch Lomond Park.
Noon (approximately) — Lunch will be served
Performance Schedule:
Noon — Phil & Anne Pflager
1:30pm — Lucas Lawson
2:30 — Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band
3:30 — Post Folk Revivalists
4:30-6:00 — BanjerDan & The Danger Band Plus Closing Jam Extravaganza!
Dark — Park Gates Close
Now Is The Time To Join Or Renew Your NCBS Membership
Now is the time to renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.
NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party Is This Saturday July 16 At Loch Lomond
The Second Annual NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party at Loch Lomond Park, Felton has been set for this Saturday, July 16, 2022. The FREE event is open to NCBS Members and Volunteers (and to those interested in becoming either one). Park gates open at 7:00am and close at 7:30pm. Parking is limited, so carpooling is beyond highly recommended. (Parking fee is $8.00 per car.) Follow the signs to our reserved area in the lower lot by the lake.
SATURDAY, July 16
All Day: Boating & Fishing in Loch Lomond Lake, with boat rides by Eric or Bruce and boat rentals available. The lake has bass, trout & catfish. Daily fishing licenses are available if you need one.
Beginning At Noon: NCBS will supply burgers, hot dogs, sodas, and water. You are also welcome to bring your own picnic and alcohol of your choosing. Enjoy!
Stage Schedule:
Noon — Phil & Anne Pflager
1:30pm — Lucas Lawson
2:30 — Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band
3:30 — Post Folk Revivalists
4:30-6:00 — BanjerDan & The Danger Band Plus Closing Jam Extravaganza!
Location: City of Santa Cruz Loch Lomond Recreation Area, 100 Loch Lomond Way, Felton, CA 95018
Two Week Reminder: Last Day For GOF Discount Advance Tickets Is July 22
Two Week Reminder: Sales of Discount Advance Tickets for the August 11-14, 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival end on July 22.
Everyone receives an advance purchase discount; NCBS Members receive a deep discount with their advance purchase.
One Week Reminder: FREE NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party Is Saturday July 16
One Week Reminder: The Second Annual FREE NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party will be held at Loch Lomond Park near Felton on Saturday, July 16, 2022.
One Day Reminder: Candidate Statements For NCBS Election Due On Friday July 8
One Day Reminder: Candidate Statements for the 2022 Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors Election (on August 13) are Due On July 8.
Key NCBS Upcoming Dates
Here are the key upcoming dates for various Northern California Bluegrass Society activities:
Friday, July 8 — Candidate Statements are due for Board of Directors election.
Saturday, July 16 — FREE NCBS Gathering Membership & Volunteer Party, Loch Lomond, Felton.
Friday, July 22 — Last Day to purchase Discount Advance Tickets to the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.
Thursday-Sunday, August 11-14 — 28th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos.
Saturday, August 13 — NCBS Board of Directors Election (10:00am-5:00pm).
Three Day Reminder: Friday July 8 Is Due Date For NCBS Board Of Directors Candidate Statements
Three Day Reminder: Candidate Statements for the 2022 Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors Election (on August 13) are Due On July 8.