The AmazonSmile program will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society without cost to you, if you shop on Amazon. Here is the link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”). Here is more information:
Bluegrass Musicians Are Welcome To Post Their Music On The NCBS GOF Facebook Page
Bluegrass Musicians are welcome to self-post their music on the Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page
This is the place to enjoy great local bluegrass music. For more information, contact page host Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.
Planning Is Underway For 2022 Northern California Bluegrass Society Events
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is planning a full schedule of events for 2022. The widespread availability of Coronavirus Vaccines is expected to make in-person bluegrass music gatherings safe and fun once again.
In the meantime, NCBS has cancelled all events for the remainder of this year out of concern for the safety of our members.
Now is the time for bluegrass fans to get their vaccine status updated, so everyone will be ready for the upcoming bluegrass season.
Vaccine Requirements Will Likely Be Standard For The 2022 Bluegrass Season
Vaccine Requirements are becoming the policy at most bluegrass events and will be universal by next season. Due to the spread of the highly-contagious Delta Variant of the Covid 19 Virus, bluegrass fans are increasingly unwilling to attend bluegrass events where unvaccinated persons are also permitted to attend. On a forward-going basis, proof of vaccine status will likely be required.
All of the Covid 19 Vaccines (Shots 1 & 2) are now FREE and WIDELY AVAILABLE for everyone over age 12. These shots have saved the lives of many people across the US and around the world.
Free booster shots are here or on the way to extend the usefulness of these initial shots. Shots will also soon be ready for almost all children. The initial vaccine process requires one to two months to complete, with additional time required to complete a booster shot when needed, so advance planning is advised if you wish to attend any live, in-person bluegrass music events in the future.
This fall is the time for bluegrass fans to get their Covid Vaccine Status in order to be ready for upcoming festivals and other events as live bluegrass music returns in full force during 2022.
Theft Victims & Used Instrument Purchasers Can Use FREE NCBS Stolen Instrument Web Page
The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website. This service is for both theft victims and used instrument buyers. It 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 FREE page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.
AmazonSmile Will Donate To NCBS/SCBS If You Use Link While Shopping
The AmazonSmile program will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society without cost to you, if you shop on Amazon.
Here is the link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”).
Here is more information:
Local Bluegrass Musicians Can Post Their Music On The Good Old Fashioned Facebook Group Page
The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page is the place to enjoy great local music. Area Bluegrass Musicians are welcome to self-post their music.
For more information, contact page host Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.
Now Is The Time To Get Vaccine Status In Order For The 2022 Bluegrass Season
Now is the time for bluegrass fans to get their Covid Vaccine Status in order to be ready for upcoming festivals and other events as live bluegrass music returns in full force during 2022.
Vaccine requirements are fast becoming the policy at most bluegrass events and will be universal by next season. Due to the spread of the highly-contagious Delta Variant of the Covid 19 Virus, bluegrass fans are increasingly unwilling to attend bluegrass events where unvaccinated persons are also permitted to attend. On a forward-going basis, proof of vaccine status will likely be required to attend.
All of the life-saving Covid 19 Vaccines (Shots 1 & 2) are now FREE and WIDELY AVAILABLE for everyone over age 12. Free booster shots are here or on the way to extend the usefulness of these initial shots. Shots will soon be ready for almost all children. The initial vaccine process requires one to two months to complete, with additional time required to complete a booster shot when needed, so advance planning is advised if you wish to attend any live, in-person bluegrass music events in the future.
Alan Munde Wins 2021 Steve Martin Banjo Prize
Alan Munde has been named the winner of the 2021 Steve Martin Banjo Prize. His long career included performing with Country Gazette, Jimmy Martin & The Sunny Mountain Boys, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Poor Richard’s Almanac, and his current unit, The Alan Munde Gazette. He taught banjo and bluegrass music for many years at South Plains College in Texas. He performed in an early Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society concert with Country Gazette.
If You Shop On Amazon, Use A Link To Support Local Bluegrass Music
If you shop on Amazon, you can use this link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”).
The AmazonSmile program will then donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society without cost to you. Here is more information: