FREE IBMA Webinar On Streaming Licensing For Events Is Tuesday May 18 At 10:00am Pacific Time

OnĀ Tuesday, May 18 at 10:00am on Facebook Live, the International Bluegrass Music Association will present a panel discussion on Streaming Licensing for Venues, Presenters, and Festivals. NCBS is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.
Here is theĀ FACEBOOK EVENT PAGEĀ (Share with your friends and useĀ #IBMA365)
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Moderated byĀ Patrice Oā€™Neill, Founder, Executive and Artistic Director of Wintergrass (and Leadership Bluegrass Class of 2016)
Dr. Richard James Burgess,Ā President and CEO of A2IM
Ashley Joyce, Senior Vice President, Legal & Business Affairs at National Music Publishersā€™ Association
Robert Meitus, Partner, Meitus Gelbert Rose LLP and Co-founder and VP of Industry Relations at Mandolin
Rusty Weiss, Partner, Sidley Austin LLPWhile most discussions dealing with licensing focus on the artist or songwriter, this session will focus on people who create and produce events ā€“- both live, and increasingly more important, streamed or hybrid events. With the virtual certainty of some version of streaming being added to all live events, proper licensing has become murky and clear answers are largely non-existent. Weā€™ve assembled a panel of experts who will provide clarity for producers of live events with questions about how to and what kind of licensing is required in the streaming world.

NCBS members are encouraged to attend.

Current Status Of Upcoming Bluegrass Events Of Interest To Northern California Fans As Of 5/16/21

Here is the current status of bluegrass events of interest to Northern California bluegrass fans as of May 16, 2021. Some events will have limited attendance. Vaccine or negative coronavirus test may be required at some events. This guide will be updated as new information becomes available.

MAY

27-31 — Strawberry Spring Music Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Postponed to 2022.

29-30 — Pick & Gather, Riverdance Farms, Livingston (NCBS welcomed). Bluegrass music on Saturday, May 29. As scheduled.

JUNE

11-13 — Telluride Bluegrass Festival (Week 1), Telluride, CO. As scheduled.

17-20 — CBA Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Cancelled, will return in 2022.

17-20 — Telluride Bluegrass Festival (Week 2), Telluride, CO. As scheduled.

25-27 — Susanville Bluegrass Festival, Lassen County Fairgrounds, Susanville. As scheduled.

25-27 — Kate Wolf Music Festival, Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville. Cancelled. 25th and final festival will be held in 2022.

JULY

1-4 — High Sierra Music Festival, Plumas County Fairgrounds, Quincy. Postponed to 2022.

9-11 — Lost River Bluegrass Festival, Community Center Park, Merrill, OR. As scheduled.

15-17 — Redwood Ramble, Camp Navarro, Navarro. Postponed to 2022.

23-25 — Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival, Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, CO. As scheduled.

AUGUST

1 — Jerry Garcia Day, McLaren Park, San Francisco. As scheduled.

13-15 — Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale (NCBS welcomed).Ā  Note: To be held at original Brookdale Lodge location. As scheduled.

12-15 — NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos. Cancelled, will return in 2022.

13-15 — Mt. St. Helens Bluegrass Festival, Olsen Park, Toledo, WA. As scheduled.

19-22 — Bower’s Mansion Bluegrass Festival, Bower’s Mansion Regional Park, Carson City, NV. As scheduled.

20-22 — Summergrass San Diego, Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista. As scheduled.

SEPTEMBER

3-5 — Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival, Plumas County Fairgrounds, Quincy (NCBS welcomed). As scheduled.

17-19 — Millpond Music Festival, Millpond Recreation Area, Bishop. Planned. The decision about the 2021 event will be made on June 1.

17-19 — Pickin’ In The Pines, Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ. As scheduled.

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

September 28-October 2 — IBMA World Of Bluegrass, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC. As scheduled, virtual (maybe also in person).

OCTOBER

1-3 — Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. As scheduled.

NOVEMBER

12-14 — Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival, Everett Bowman Arena, Wickenburg, AZ. As scheduled.

Susanville Bluegrass Festival Is Confirmed For June 25-27 At The Lassen County Fairgrounds

The Susanville Bluegrass Festival is ON for 2021. The previously-announced festival was subject to review and cancellation by the owner, the Lassen County Fair, but it will now happen as scheduled on June 25-27 at the Lassen County Fairgrounds in Susanville.

The event is currently the only bluegrass festival confirmed for the month of June in California.

One Day Reminder: IBMA Foundation Raffle For Advanced Carbon Fiber Mandolin Ends On Thursday, May 13

One Day Reminder:Ā TheĀ IBMA FoundationĀ is raffling off the lastĀ Z MandolinĀ made ofĀ Carbon Fiber MaterialsĀ ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.

TheĀ Strings For Dreams RaffleĀ will end onĀ Thursday, May 13Ā and the drawing will be held onĀ May 14. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundationā€™sĀ Raffle Web Page.

TheĀ Z MandolinĀ 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 musicianā€™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.Ā 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.

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is a longtime organizational member of theĀ International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS PresidentĀ Michael HallĀ is a member of the Foundationā€™s Board of Directors.

Three Day Reminder: Last Day To Enter Raffle For Special Carbon Fiber Z Mandolin Is Thursday May 13

Three Day Reminder: The IBMA Foundation is raffling off the lastĀ Z Mandolin made of Carbon Fiber Materials ever to be made. Raffle tickets are now on sale.

TheĀ Strings For Dreams Raffle will end onĀ Thursday, May 13Ā and the drawing will be held onĀ May 14. For more information and to purchase raffle tickets, visit the foundationā€™s Raffle Web Page.

TheĀ 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 musicianā€™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.Ā 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.

TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass SocietyĀ is a longtime organizational member of theĀ International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affilated with the IBMA Foundation. NCBS President Michael Hall is a member of the Foundation’s Board of Directors.

The NCBS Stolen Instrument Page Is A Free Service On This Website

TheĀ NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is available on this website. This is a FREE ServiceĀ for bothĀ theft victimsĀ andĀ 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.Ā The page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.

Current Status Of Upcoming Bluegrass Events Of Interest To Northern California Fans As Of 5/8/21

Here is the current status of bluegrass events of interest to Northern California bluegrass fans as of May 8, 2021. Many events will have limited attendance.

This guide will be updated as new information becomes available.

MAY

6-9 — Parkfield Bluegrass Festival, Parkfield. Cancelled, will return in 2022.

16 — Topanga Banjo Fiddle Contest and Folk Festival, Paramount Ranch, Agoura Hills. Cancelled, may be held as a virtual contest.

27-31 — Strawberry Spring Music Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Postponed to 2022.

29-30 — Pick & Gather, Riverdance Farms, Livingston (NCBS welcomed). As scheduled.

JUNE

11-13 — Telluride Bluegrass Festival (Week 1), Telluride, CO. As scheduled.

17-20 — CBA Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Cancelled, will return in 2022.

17-20 — Telluride Bluegrass Festival (Week 2), Telluride, CO. As scheduled.

25-27 — Susanville Bluegrass Festival, Lassen County Fairgrounds, Susanville. As scheduled, subject to review.

25-27 — Kate Wolf Music Festival, Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville. Cancelled. 25th and final festival will be held in 2022.

JULY

1-4 — High Sierra Music Festival, Plumas County Fairgrounds, Quincy. Postponed to 2022.

9-11 — Lost River Bluegrass Festival, Community Center Park, Merrill, OR. As scheduled.

15-17 — Redwood Ramble, Camp Navarro, Navarro. Postponed to 2022.

23-25 — Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival, Planet Bluegrass Ranch, Lyons, CO. As scheduled.

AUGUST

1 — Jerry Garcia Day, McLaren Park, San Francisco. As scheduled.

TBA — Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, Brookdale Lodge, Brookdale (NCBS welcomed).Ā  Original Brookdale Lodge location, likely scheduled during second weekend of August.Ā 

12-15 — NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos. Cancelled, will return in 2022.

19-22 — Bower’s Mansion Bluegrass Festival, Bower’s Mansion Regional Park, Carson City, NV. As scheduled.

20-22 — Summergrass San Diego, Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Vista. As scheduled.

SEPTEMBER

3-5 — Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival, Plumas County Fairgrounds, Quincy (NCBS welcomed). As scheduled.

17-19 — Millpond Music Festival, Millpond Recreation Area, Bishop. Planned. The decision about the 2021 event will be made on June 1.

17-19 — Pickin’ In The Pines, Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, AZ. As scheduled.

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER

September 28-October 2 — IBMA World Of Bluegrass, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC. As scheduled, virtual (maybe also in person).

OCTOBER

1-3 — Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. As scheduled.