The online celebration for NCBS Lifetime Member Colleen Lethridge (1930-2020) is now available for viewing on YouTube. The popular singer and guitar player was a fixture at bluegrass jams throughout Northern California for over three decades.
When Colleen was not enjoying music with her friends, she and close friend Lisa Barrett could be found at Stanford Women’s Basketball games from Palo Alto to the national championships.
Colleen Lethridge Celebration (April 11, 2021)
The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair beginning this Saturday afternoon. The FREE outdoor afternoon shows will be held on April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8, 2021.
The bluegrass fair will feature three bands at each Saturday performance (Noon-5:00pm). Here is the line-up:
April 17: Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, Bearcat Stringband Duo
April 24: Purple Mountain Majesty, Yoseff & Katya Tucker, Mission Blue
May 1: Goat Hill Girls, Pacific Drive, Dark Hollow
May 8: Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Bean Creek, North Country Blue
Beautiful New Location:
The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, high in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos on Highway 17. Sound by Robert Cornelius, Food & drink by The Summit House. Outdoor seating is in a restaurant setting with all Coronavirus Safety Rules strictly enforced.
Reservations Are Recommended: (408) 353-2700
It has been announced that the Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival will take place September 3-6, 2021 at the Plumas County Fairgrounds in Quincy.
Bean Creek will perform on May 8 (note new date) at the 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair to be held at The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the fair on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8.
Note the new Bluegrass Fair location as the Duck Pond Stage location in San Lorenzo Park is not available this year.
Complete Bluegrass Fair Line-Up
Three bands will perform in a no admission show each Saturday afternoon starting at Noon in an outdoor restaurant setting with beautiful mountain views. The Summit House will offer informal food and drinks. The Summit House is a regular bluegrass venue atop Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, (6 miles south of Los Gatos). Reservations are recommended and Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced. Phone: (408) 353-2700.
The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the final Z Mandolin ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS president Michael Hall serves on the Foundation’s Board of Directors.
The Z Mandolin is a beautifully handcrafted work of art and a modern take on the classic F-Style mandolin, a fully custom design inspired by traditional instruments. Advanced carbon-fiber materials produce an instrument that is lightweight, durable, and less susceptible to dents, cracks or scratches than wooden stringed instruments. The Z Mandolin is an ideal tool for the modern musician’s needs. Its carbon-fiber body is resistant to changes in humidity and temperature, making it easy to travel with and easy to keep in tune.
It comes equipped with an elegant, custom-designed Calton Case, featuring a beautiful, pure white exterior and stunning pink interior. The case is rugged and road-tested, yet stylish and sophisticated.
For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundation’s Raffle Web Page.
The Strings For Dreams Raffle will end on May 13 and the drawing will be held on May 14.
The NCBS-Welcomed Bluegrass Series at the Summit House will bring The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers with special guests Still Searchin’ in a FREE show this SATURDAY AFTERNOON, April 10, 2:00-4:00pm.
The top of Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains is where live bluegrass is presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill. The series happens every Saturday afternoon. This show with limited seating is at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos. The Summit House will offer food and drinks.
This is an afternoon outdoor event. Reservations are recommended and Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced.
On Saturday, April 17, Sidesaddle & Co will perform at the 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair to be held at The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society will present the fair on four Saturdays, April 17 & 24 and May 1 & 8. from Noon to 4:00pm. The usual location at the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park is not available this year.
Complete Bluegrass Fair Line-Up
Three bands will perform in a no admission show each Saturday afternoon in an outdoor restaurant setting with beautiful mountain views. The Summit House will offer informal food and drinks. The Summit House is a regular bluegrass venue atop Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, (6 miles south of Los Gatos).
Reservations are recommended and Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced. Phone: (408) 353-2700.
It has just been announced that the Susanville Bluegrass Festival will be held this year. The event will take place June 25-27 at the Lassen County Fairgrounds in Susanville, California, 85 miles north of Reno, Nevada.
The UPDATED line-up for the FREE NCBS/SCBS 2021 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair at the Summit House (note new location) has been announced. The bands:
April 17: Sidesaddle & Co, Birches Bend, Bearcat Stringband Duo
April 24: Purple Mountain Majesty, Yoseff & Katya Tucker, Mission Blue
May 1: Goat Hill Girls, Pacific Drive, Dark Hollow
May 8: Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, Bean Creek, North Country Blue
Happy Easter from your friends in the Northern California Bluegrass Society!
