One Week Reminder: December 31 Is Last Day To Take Advantage Of 2020 Charitable Deduction

One Week Reminder:Ā Even if you do not itemize, you can write offĀ up to $300Ā in cash donations on your tax return when you file your 2020 tax return next spring. Normally, you would have to itemize deductions to write off charitable giving when you file your taxes. TheĀ CARES ActĀ added a new,Ā one-year-onlyĀ $300 Charitable Contribution Deduction. The deadline is December 31, 2020.

This week is the time to donate up to $300 to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society if you want to save on taxes. Thanks for your support for local bluegrass music in theĀ San Francisco Bay Area, theĀ Monterey Bay Area, and all ofĀ Northern California! (Tax ID: 94-2907716.)

The Society is aĀ 501(c)(3)Ā organization. You canĀ donate on this website, or by mail:

Northern California Bluegrass Society / Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society
PO Box 390846
Mountain View, CAĀ  94039-0846

Ten Day Reminder: Special 2020 Tax Deduction Ends On December 31

Ten-Day Reminder: Even if you do not itemize, you can write off up to $300 in cash donations on your tax return when you file your 2020 tax return next spring. Normally, you would have to itemize deductions to write off charitable giving when you file your taxes. The CARES Act added a new, one-year-only $300 Charitable Contribution Deduction.

This is the year to donate up to $300 to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society if you want to save on taxes. The deadline is December 31, 2020.Ā Thanks for your support for local bluegrass music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and all of Northern California! (Tax ID: 94-2907716.)

The Society is a 501(c)(3) organization. You can donate on this website, or by mail:

Northern California Bluegrass Society / Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society
PO Box 390846
Mountain View, CAĀ  94039-0846

27th Annual GOF Festival Is Available Online For Your Viewing Enjoyment

TheĀ 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival OnlineĀ took place on August 8, 2020.

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.Ā 

Here is the link for viewing the archived program online:

NCBS Online Lessons Directory Offers A Way To Support Musicians During The Pandemic

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

The directory is a FREE service of the Northern California Bluegrass Society.Ā 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.Ā Musicians can sign up to offer lessons at <webmaster@ncbs.us>.

A $300 Tax Deduction Is Available For 2020 Only If You Donate To The NCBS/SCBS

For 2020, even if you do not itemize, you can write off up to $300 in cash donations on your tax return when you file next spring. Normally, you would have to itemize deductions to write off charitable giving when you file your taxes. TheĀ CARES Act added a new, one-year-only $300 Charitable Contribution Deduction.

This is the year to donate up to $300 to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society if you want to save on taxes. The deadline is December 31, 2020.Ā Thanks for your support for local bluegrass music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and all of Northern California! (Tax ID: 94-2907716.)

The Society is a 501(c)(3) organization. You can donate on this website, or by mail:

Northern California Bluegrass Society / Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society
PO Box 390846
Mountain View, CAĀ  94039-0846

NCBS GOF Facebook Group Page Hosts Local Bluegrass Music For Your Enjoyment

TheĀ August 2020 GOF Festival had to be cancelled, but all is not lost — Local Bluegrass Musicians can post their music on the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page.Ā For more information, contact Page Host and our GOF Festival Director Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.

The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festivalā€™s popularĀ Facebook Group Page is THE place to find great local music by your favorite bluegrass bands!

Thanks For Your Support — Use NCBS/SCBS Code When Shopping On Amazon

If you plan to shop on Amazon during this Holiday Season, you can support local bluegrass music when you buy your presents. Use the link:

smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716Ā  (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”)

and AmazonSmile will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass SocietyĀ at no cost to you.

Thanks for your support!

Leadership Bluegrass Tuesday December 15 Online Concert To Benefit IBMA, IBMA Foundation, & IBMA Trust Fund

The final concert in the Leadership Bluegrass online series to benefit the International Bluegrass Music Association, the IBMA Foundation, and the IBMA Trust Fund will be on Tuesday, December 15Ā at 5:00pm Pacific Time.

The last of the 3 “Play A Part” programs will feature Kimber Ludiker & Avril Smith, plus Jeremy Stephens, Corrina Rose Logston, and Vickie Vaughn, and Joe Newberry.

Tune in at:

Facebook: <https://www.facebook.com/events/410964043622700>
IBMA’s YouTube Page: <https://www.youtube.com/IBMAWOB>
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.