New Santa Cruz County Coronavirus Rules End Two Of Three Live Bluegrass Venues

New Coronavirus Rules (Purple Level) just put into effect in Santa Cruz County have ended live bluegrass shows for now at two venues — Michael’s On Main & The Felton Music Hall. The new rules that prohibit INDOOR concerts are intended to curb a seriously-rising level of cases in the Monterey Bay Area. Personal discretion should be exercised when considering attendance at any live music performance.

For now, only one bluegrass venue remains in operation — the OUTDOOR Thursday Bluegrass Series presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill at the top of Highway 17 in the Santa Cruz Mountains. AJ Lee and Blue Summit will perform there in a FREE program at 6:00pm on November 19. Warm Clothing will be needed. to enjoy this show. Strict Covid 19 rules will be in effect. Reservations are strongly recommended.

Your Amazon Purchases Can Support Local Bluegrass Music This Holiday Season

The “Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society” (NCBS/SCBS) can be the recipient of donations based on your holiday shopping if you will be shopping Amazon anyway during the holiday season. NCBS/SCBS can receive donations if you make your purchases through the Society’s link at Amazon: <smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716> or shop with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping App.

Thanks for your support!

NCBS Stolen Instrument Page Is A Free Service For Victims & Buyers On This Website

The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website. This is a FREE Service for both theft victims and 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.

Online Lessons Are Available From Area Bluegrass Musicians — Listings On This Website

Northern California Bluegrass Musicians are listed in the NCBS Directory to give Online Lessons. This is a great way for students to support their favorite musicians during the Coronavirus Crisis. 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 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>.

27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Lives On For Your Viewing Enjoyment

The 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online that took place on August 8, 2020 is still available for viewing. The line-up 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 to replace the in-person festival normally held at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. We are looking forward to future in-person gatherings when conditions permit.

 

The Thursday Bluegrass Series At The Summit House Continues With The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

The Thursday Bluegrass Series, presented by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, continues at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos  on Highway 17. This FREE outdoor show with limited seating will offer dinner and drinks. Reservations are recommended and strict Coronavirus Rules will be enforced. Music 6:00-8:00pm. All welcomed  by the Northern California Bluegrass Society!

November 12 — Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

NCBS GOF Group Facebook Page Is The Home Of Local Bluegrass Music — Enjoy!

The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival’s popular Facebook Group Page is hosting great local music these days.

NCBS had to cancel the August 2020 GOF Festival, but Local Bluegrass Musicians are invited to post their music on the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page. For more information about the page, contact GOF Festival Director Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>.

Live Bluegrass Music Returns To Santa Cruz County Every Wednesday & Thursday

Live bluegrass music has begun to return to Santa Cruz County. There are now shows every Wednesday and Thursday evenings.

WEDNESDAYS, Felton Music Hall

An invitational jam featuring various local bluegrass musicians will be held every Wednesday at the Felton Music Hall,  6279 Highway 9, in downtown Felton. Indoors with limited seating, dinner and drinks served beginning at 5:00pm. Dinner reservations are suggested. FREE. Music begins at 6:00pm.

November 11 — Robert & Suzanne Cornelius, Brent Pierce, and BanjerDan Mazer.

THURSDAYS, Summit House

A show with various local bluegrass bands will be presented every Thursday by the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, 23123 Santa Cruz Highway, 6 miles south of Los Gatos (at the Summit) on Highway 17. Outdoors with limited seating, dinner and drinks served. Reservations recommended. FREE. Music 6:00-8:00pm. Welcomed  by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

November 12 — Wildcat Mountain Ramblers

At both venues, complete Covid 19 safety rules will be enforced.