NCBS welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members. Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated at this critical time ā and our volunteers have big plans!Ā 2022 will be a great year to be a member. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.
This Is The 40th Anniversary of The Founding Of The NCBS/SCBS
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is 40 years old in 2022. The organization was founded as theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass SocietyĀ in 1982.
One-Day Reminder: May 19 Is Banjo Raffle Deadline For IBMA Foundation
One-Day Reminder:Ā Thursday May 19Ā is theĀ last day to purchase raffle ticketsĀ for the drawing for the rareĀ Vintage Huber Truetone BanjoĀ that is being raffled by theĀ IBMA FoundationĀ to support bluegrass music.
NCBS Will Use State & County Covid Rules In Effect At Time Of August 11-14 GOF Festival
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ will follow theĀ CaliforniaĀ andĀ San Benito County Covid PoliciesĀ in place at the time of theĀ August 11-14, 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ inĀ Tres Pinos.
Three-Day Reminder: May 19 Is Last Day To Enter IBMA Foundation Banjo Raffle
Three-Day Reminder:Ā Thursday May 19Ā is theĀ last day to purchase raffle ticketsĀ for the drawing for the rareĀ Vintage Huber Truetone BanjoĀ that is being raffled by theĀ IBMA FoundationĀ to support bluegrass music.
NCBS Member Gathering & Volunteer Recruitment Party Set For July 16 At Loch Lomond
TheĀ Second Annual NCBS GatheringĀ will be held onĀ Saturday, July 16, 2022Ā inĀ Loch Lomond, nearĀ Felton. The FREE member and volunteer event will offer jamming, friends, musical performances, and a picnic, all in a beautiful lakeside mountain park. An afternoon of music and friends will be fun and relaxed. Gather your friends and carpool to the event!
Steve Martin & Tony Trischka Try Out IBMA Raffle Prize Banjo That Will Benefit Bluegrass Charity
Steve MartinĀ and Tony Trischka are the latest bluegrass banjo stars to try out the vintage Huber Truetone BanjoĀ that will be raffled onĀ May 20, 2022. Here is the video link:
Steve Martin Huber Banjo Video
Tony Trischka Huber Banjo Video
The proceeds from the raffle will benefit bluegrass charitable projects funded by theĀ IBMA Foundation. Here is the link for tickets:
IBMA Foundation Raffle Information & Tickets
Raffle tickets may be purchased atĀ stringsfordreams.comĀ from April 1 (9 a.m. ET)Ā to May 19, 2022 (midnight ET. )
Advance Discount Tickets Are Now On Sale For 2022 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ will present the return of theĀ Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass FestivalĀ onĀ Thursday-Sunday, August 11-14, 2022, at theĀ San Benito County Historical ParkĀ inĀ Tres Pinos.
Discount Advance TicketsĀ are now on sale. Everyone receives an advance purchaseĀ discount;Ā NCBS MembersĀ receive aĀ deep discountĀ with their advanceĀ purchase.
One Week Reminder: May 19 Is Last Day For Raffle Tickets For Huber Truetone Banjo Supporting Bluegrass Music
One Week Reminder: Thursday May 19 is the last day to purchase raffle tickets for the drawing for the rare Vintage Huber Truetone Banjo that is being raffled by the IBMA Foundation to support bluegrass music.
NCBS Welcomes New, Renewing, & Returning Members
NCBS welcomes allĀ new, renewing, and returning members. Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated at this critical time ā and our volunteers have big plans!Ā 2022 will be a great year to be a member. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.