Heads Up Bluegrass Folks — Monday, October 19 Is The Last Day To Register To Vote In California

We want to remind all of our Bluegrass Folks that they deserve to be heard in this important 2020 Election that is officially on Tuesday, November 3, but is actually going on right now as ballots have arrived all across Northern California. If you are registered, don’t wait to vote your ballot.Ā Voting early is important this year, so mail or drop off your ballot for counting just as soon as you are ready.

Regular voter registration ends on Monday, October 19, so act now if you need to register. It is easier to register now and not have to go to the polls, but the usual “Same Day” Voter Registration will be available if you miss the regular deadline.

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NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page Is Free And Available On This Website

TheĀ NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is linked off the left column 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.

Please post an update when the instrument is recovered..

NCBS/SCBS Will Continue To Receive AmazonSmile Donations Based On Your Purchases Throughout The Year

Thanks to everyone who named the “Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society” (NCBS/SCBS) as the recipient of their AmazonSmile donations during the annual Amazon Prime DayĀ on October 13–14. If you will be shopping Amazon anyway during the rest of the year, please keep in mind that NCBS/SCBS can continue to receive donations from this program 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!

There Was No GOF Festival This Year — But The Festival Group Facebook Page Is Hopping!

The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festivalā€™s popularĀ Facebook Group PageĀ is hopping these days! Coronavirus led NCBS to cancel the August 2020 GOF Festival, but the FB page is now full of local bluegrass music.Ā Local Bluegrass MusiciansĀ are invited toĀ post their musicĀ on theĀ Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Facebook Group Page. For more information about the page, contact GOF Festival Director Bruce Bellochio <Bbellochio@gmail.com>. He makes it all happen.

GOF Online Festival Is Now Archived For Your Dining & Dancing Pleasure

The 27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Online took place onĀ August 8, 2020.Ā The line-up: AJ Lee & Blue Summit,Ā Goat Hill Girls,Ā Brookdale Bluegrass Band andĀ Mike Fisher & Joanne Tanner.

This program has been archived and can be viewed online. The Northern California Bluegrass Society presented the virtual substitute show to replace the usual festival held live and in-person at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.

Amazon Prime Day Donations Go To NCBS/SCBS On October 13-14 And All Year Long

The annual Amazon Prime Day begins on October 13 and ends on October 14. If you shop during this sale, pleaseĀ keep in mind that NCBS/SCBS (under the name “Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society“) is registered as a part of the AmazonSmile Donation Program.

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). AmazonSmile will then donate to the Society — a donation program that continues all year long, not just on Prime Day.

The Election Is On Now — Bluegrass Voters Can Be Early Voters This Week

We would be remiss if we did not remind Bluegrass Folks that they deserve to be heard in this important 2020 Election that is officially on Tuesday, November 3, but is actually going on right now as ballots have arrived all across Northern California.

If you are registered, don’t wait to vote your ballot.Ā If you are not yet registered, do that right now!Ā Voting early is important this year, so mail or drop off your ballot for counting just as soon as you are ready.

Northern California Bluegrass Musicians Offer Online Lessons On This NCBS Website

Northern California Bluegrass Musicians are listed in the NCBS DirectoryĀ to giveĀ Online Lessons to students 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>.