If you plan to shop on AmazonĀ during 2021, you can support local bluegrass music. Use this link:
smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716Ā (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”)
and AmazonSmile will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.
The Handsome Ladies (Raleigh, NC chapter) and the Pinecone — Piedmont Council of Traditional Music will present an online discussion on Women In Bluegrass on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at 3:30pm Pacific Time. The FREE panel presentation (donations accepted) features an interesting and eclectic group of experienced bluegrass performers, songwriters, and organizers. NCBS Members and their friends are encouraged to attend.
TheĀ NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website. This is a FREE Service for bothĀ theft victims 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. The page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.
One-Day Reminder:Ā January 31, 2021Ā is the deadline for the initial round of applications for theĀ IBMA Foundation Arnold Shultz Fund for diversity that supports bluegrass participation by people of color.
Recipients can be individuals or organizations. Shultz Fund grants can be used to support a wide range of support and outreach initiatives.Ā The NCBS is a longtime organizational member of theĀ International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affiliated with the Foundation. NCBS PresidentĀ Michael HallĀ is a member of theĀ IBMA Foundation Board of Directors.
Northern California Bluegrass Society members and their friends are encouraged to apply for this important new grant opportunity.Ā For more information about this exciting project, watch this short video:
TheĀ 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival OnlineĀ took place on August 8, 2020.Ā The line-up included AJ Lee & Blue Summit,Ā Goat Hill Girls,Ā Brookdale Bluegrass Band andĀ Mike Fisher & Joanne Tanner.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society presented the virtual show that replaced the in-person festival normally held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. Here is the link for viewing the archived program online:
Four-Day Reminder:Ā January 31, 2021Ā is the deadline for the initial round of applications for theĀ IBMA Foundation Arnold Shultz Fund for diversity that supports bluegrass participation by people of color.
Recipients can be individuals or organizations.Ā Shultz Fund grants can be used to support a wide range of support and outreach initiatives.
The NCBS is a longtime organizational member of theĀ International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affiliated with the Foundation. NCBS PresidentĀ Michael HallĀ is a member of theĀ IBMA Foundation Board of Directors.
Northern California Bluegrass Society members and their friends are encouraged to apply for this important new grant opportunity.Ā For more information about this exciting project, watch this short video:
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is collecting ideas forĀ online bluegrass 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)Ā to pass on your suggestions.
The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festivalās Facebook Group Page is the place to find great local music, where Area Bluegrass Musicians are self-posting their music. For more information, contact page hostĀ Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.
Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page
Northern California Bluegrass Musicians are listed in the NCBS DirectoryĀ to giveĀ Online Lessons. Ā Students/fans can support area musicians during the Coronavirus Pandemic with these lessons.
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).Ā The convenient Directory is listed under Resources in the index on the left side of this website.Ā Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.
One Week Reminder:Ā January 31, 2021Ā is the deadline for the initial round of applications for theĀ IBMA Foundation Arnold Shultz FundĀ thatĀ supports bluegrass participation by people of color. Recipients can be individuals or organizations.
Shultz Fund grants can be used to support a wide range of support and outreach initiatives. The NCBS is a longtime organizational member of theĀ International Bluegrass Music Association, which is affiliated with the Foundation. NCBS PresidentĀ Michael HallĀ is a member of theĀ IBMA Foundation Board of Directors.
Northern California Bluegrass Society members and their friends are encouraged to apply for this important new grant opportunity.Ā For more information about this exciting project, watch this short video:
