Three Week Reminder: January 31 Is Deadline For IBMA Foundation People Of Color Grant Applications

Three Week Reminder: The deadline for the initial round of applications for the IBMA Foundation Arnold Shultz Fund that supports bluegrass participation by people of color is January 31, 2021. Northern California Bluegrass Society members and their friends are encouraged to apply for this important new grant opportunity.

Grants can be used to support a wide range of support and outreach initiatives. The NCBS is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affiliated with the Foundation. NCBS President Michael Hall is a member of the IBMA Foundation Board of Directors. For more information about this exciting project, enjoy this short video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSUhOcFEFxE

Bluegrass Musicians Offering Online Lessons Are Listed In The NCBS Online Directory

Northern California Bluegrass Musicians are listed in the NCBS Directory to give Online Lessons. This is a way for students/fans to support area musicians during the Coronavirus Pandemic. The directory is a FREE service of the Northern California Bluegrass Society. Interested students can check the directory and arrange ONLINE 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>.

Favorite NCBS Bands Included In This Weekend’s CBA Jam-A-Thon Beginning 5:00pm Friday January 8

Many favorite NCBS bluegrass bands are included in this weekend’s CBA Jam-A-Thon line-up, along with top bands from across the country. Proceeds from the online program will benefit the California Bluegrass Association’s Youth Programs.

The weekend-long show will begin on Friday, January 8 at 5:00pm. It will end on Sunday, January 10. Donations will be accepted.

Full Jam-A-Thon Schedule

Jam-A-Thon Facebook Link

 

 

 

 

IBMA Women In Bluegrass Summit Is Online On Facebook On January 7

The online IBMA Women in Bluegrass Summit on Thursday, January 7 will include panel discussions and presentations on gender equity from renowned artists and women in the business. This FREE program is presented by the International Bluegrass Music Association’s Women’s Council.

The program will begin at 9:00am Pacific Time and end at 12:30pm. The IBMA Zoom Meeting Room has reached capacity, but the summit will be viewable live on the IBMA Facebook Event Page.

Everyone is welcome to attend. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.

 

 

The 27th Annual GOF Festival Is Available To View Online

The 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online included AJ Lee & Blue Summit, Goat Hill Girls, Brookdale Bluegrass Band and Mike Fisher & Joanne Tanner.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society presented the virtual show on August 8, 2020 to replace the in-person festival normally held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.  We missed seeing everyone in person!

Here is the link for viewing the archived program online:

 

Four Week Reminder: Applications For IBMA Foundation Arnold Shultz Grants Due By January 31

Four Week Reminder: The deadline for the initial round of applications for the IBMA Foundation Arnold Shultz Fund that supports bluegrass participation by people of color is January 31, 2021.

Northern California Bluegrass Society members and their friends are encouraged to apply for this important new grant opportunity.

Grants can be used to support a wide range of support and outreach initiatives. The NCBS is a longtime organizational member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affiliated with the Foundation. NCBS President Michael Hall is a member of the IBMA Foundation Board of Directors. For more information about this exciting project, enjoy this short video:

https://youtu.be/SSUhOcFEFxE

 

Great Local Bluegrass Music Is Now Playing On The Good Old Fashioned Festival Facebook Group Page

The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival’s popular Facebook Group Page is the place to find great local music by your favorite bluegrass area bands.

The August 2020 GOF Festival had to be cancelled, but all is not lost — Local Bluegrass Musicians now post their music on the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page.

For more information, contact Page Host (and our GOF Festival Director) Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.

 

Musicians Offering Online Lessons Are Listed In NCBS Online Directory

Northern California Bluegrass Musicians are listed in the NCBS Directory to give Online Lessons. This is a way for students/fans to support area musicians during the Coronavirus Pandemic.

The directory is a FREE service of the Northern California Bluegrass Society. Interested students can check the directory and arrange ONLINE 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>.