The Northern California Bluegrass Society is collecting ideas for online bluegrass programming while we all wait for future in-person gatherings after the pandemic is over. Members can share their ideas. Email NCBS President Michael Hall (hallmw@gmail.com) to pass on your suggestions.
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers Return To The Summit House On Saturday Afternoon February 20
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers return to the NCBS-Welcomed Bluegrass Series at the Summit House high atop Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains on SATURDAY AFTERNOON. The FREE show presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will run 2:00-4:00pm on February 20.
With the Coronavirus restrictions now loosened by the state, the series is planned for every Saturday afternoon until further notice. This show with limited seating is at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos on Highway 17. The Summit House will offer food and drinks. Be sure to dress warmly for this afternoon outdoor event.
Reservations are recommended and Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced.
Area Bluegrass Musicians Are Welcome To Post Their Music On The GOF Facebook Group Page
The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival’s Facebook Group Page is the place to enjoy great local music. Click here:
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page
Area Bluegrass Musicians are welcome to self-post their music. For more information, contact page host Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.
Support Local Bluegrass Music Through The NCBS/SCBS And AmazonSmile
If you plan to shop on Amazon during 2021, you can support local bluegrass music through the Society.
Use this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”)
and AmazonSmile will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.
Stolen Instruments Can Be Reported And Researched On The NCBS National Webpage
The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website.
This is a FREE Service for both theft victims and used instrument buyers that 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 page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.
Archived 2020 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Is Online
The 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online was presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society on August 8, 2020. The line-up:
Brookdale Bluegrass Band
Goat Hill Girls
AJ Lee & Blue Summit
Mike Fisher & Joanne Tanner.
The virtual show replaced the in-person festival normally held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
You can view the archived program online.
Happy President’s Day From The Northern California Bluegrass Society!
Happy President’s Day from your friends in the Northern California Bluegrass Society!

Pass On Your Suggestions For Online NCBS Bluegrass Fun In 2021
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is collecting ideas for online bluegrass programming fun while we all wait for future in-person gatherings after the pandemic is over.
Members — share your ideas: Email NCBS President Michael Hall (hallmw@gmail.com) to pass on your suggestions.
Students & Fans Of Area Bluegrass Musicians Can Sign Up For Online Lessons Using The NCBS Directory
Bluegrass students & fans can support area musicians during the Coronavirus Pandemic with Northern California Bluegrass Musicians who have signed up to be listed in the NCBS Directory to give Online Lessons during the panedemic.
Interested students can check the directory and arrange lessons with their favorite musicians (the price is between teacher and student). The convenient Directory is listed under Resources in the index on the left side of this website.
Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.
Correction: Sidesaddle & Co Returns To The Summit House On Highway 17 This Saturday Afternoon
Sidesaddle & Co — not the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers — returns to the NCBS-Welcomed Bluegrass Series at the Summit House high atop Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains on SATURDAY AFTERNOON.
The FREE show presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will run 2:00-4:00pm on February 13. With the Coronavirus restrictions now loosened by the state, the series is planned for every Saturday afternoon until further notice.
This show with limited seating is at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos on Highway 17. The Summit House will offer food and drinks. Be sure to dress warmly for this afternoon outdoor event. Reservations are recommended and Strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced.