Two Week Reminder: Northern California Bluegrass Society Members who are interested in serving on the NCBS Board Of Directors for the coming year should apply by contacting NCBS President Michael Hall by July 31, 2020.
Three Week Reminder: 2020 Good Old Fashioned Festival Cancelled Due To The Coronavirus Crisis
Three Week Reminder: The August 6-9, 2020 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival in Tres Pinos has been cancelled due to the Coronavirus Crisis. The festival will return in 2021.
NCBS Members Interested In Joining The Society’s Board Of Directors Should Apply By July 31
Northern California Bluegrass Society Members who are interested in serving on the NCBS Board Of Directors for the coming year should apply by contacting NCBS President Michael Hall by July 31, 2020.
What’s On The NCBS Website During The Coronavirus Crisis
During the Coronavirus Crisis, here is the useful information you can find on this Northern California Bluegrass Society website:
Online Bluegrass:
A weekly guide to Online Bluegrass Performances of interest to Northern California bluegrass fans, posted Every Monday Evening at 10:00pm.
NCBS Events:
Current Status Of Upcoming NCBS-Related In-Person Events, updated approximately weekly as new information becomes available. This compilation includes both events presented by NCBS, such as the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival and events that NCBS endorses or welcomes that are presented by others, such as the Brookdale Bluegrass Festivals.
Other Events:
Current Status Of Upcoming Non-NCBS In-Person Events, updated approximately weekly as new information becomes available.
Online Lessons:
Information about Bluegrass Musicians Offering Online Lessons during the Stay-At-Home period.
Online Music On GOF Facebook Group Page:
The 2020 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is off, so the NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Facebook Group Page is now a place for our musicians to post their music. Enjoy!
Recording Reviews:
Brenda Hough’s Recording Reviews will now appear on this website.
Society News:
The website will also have additional bluegrass news about the activities of the Northern California Bluegrass Society during this unusual period when we are not able to gather in person to enjoy our music. Thanks for your support!
Please let NCBS President Michael Hall <hallmw@gmail.com> know if you have any questions or suggestions.
NCBS Guide To Online Bluegrass Music Performances July 14-20
Here is the weekly selective calendar of Online Bluegrass Shows of interest to Northern California fans, published Every Monday Night At 10:00pm. Bluegrass performers with shows to add for this or future weeks should contact Michael Hall <hallmw@gmail.com>.
TUESDAY, July 14
4:00pm — Alan Bibey & Grasstowne.
6:00pm — Josh Williams.
7:00pm — Justin & Angelica (Grim) Branum.
WEEKDAYS, July 14-17 & July 20
5:00pm Daily — Infamous Stringdusters.
TUESDAY-SUNDAY, July 14-19
4:30pm Daily — Alex Muddy Smith.
TUESDAY-MONDAY, July 14-20
3:30pm Daily — Toby Gray.
WEDNESDAY, July 15
1:30pm — Nell & Jim Band.
3:00pm — BanjerDan Mazer.
6:00pm —The Farmer & Adele.
THURSDAY, July 16
1:30pm — Stevie Coyle.
4:00pm — Frank Solivan & Dirty Kitchen.
4:00pm — Goodnight Bedtime Story With Dolly Parton.
6:00pm — 45 RPM.
FRIDAY, July 17
3:30pm — Merle Monroe.
6:00pm — Jimmy Stewart.
SATURDAY, July 18
4:00pm — Michael Gaither.
5:00pm — Billy Strings. Moderate cost, advance purchase.
5:00pm — Grand Ole Opry.
SUNDAY, July 19
11:00am — Blue Summit Trio.
4:00pm — Dan Newitt.
5:00pm — Billy Strings. Moderate cost, advance purchase.
7:00pm — Evie Ladin & Keith Terry.
MONDAY, July 20
4:00pm — Becky Buller Band.
6:00pm — Sister Sadie.
7:00pm — New Monday.
7:30pm — Stevie Coyle.
9:00pm — Ted Silverman.
Unless otherwise noted, these are FREE performances, supported by voluntary donations.
Postponed: Mike Russell’s Monday Night Bluegrass To Feature NCBS News On July 13 Along With Great Music
NOTE: This radio program has been postponed until August 10. Exciting NCBS news will appear on this website later this week. Thanks for your support!
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The long-running KKUP Monday Night Bluegrass Show runs 6:00-9:00pm every Monday evening. Due to the Coronavirus Crisis, the second Monday live-in-studio music is on hold for a while. But on July 13, there will be a telephone appearance by the emcee for those live music segments — NCBS President Michael Hall will talk about the state of the Northern California Bluegrass Society and the bluegrass world in general.
Host Mike Russell will program 3 hours of great bluegrass music. KKUP is on the air at 91.5FM in the South Bay & Monterey Bay Areas and online at <www.kkup.org>. Tune In & Turn On!
Musicians: Sign Up On The NCBS Website To Give Online Lessons During The Coronavirus Crisis
Bluegrass Musicians from around Northern California are listed in the new NCBS Directory to give Online Lessons to bluegrass students during the Coronavirus Crisis. This is a FREE service. The Directory is listed under Resources in the index on the left side of this website. Loyal fans can have some fun by checking the directory and arranging ONLINE LESSONS. The price will be between teacher and student.
Musicians — Sign Up To Offer Lessons: <webmaster@ncbs.us>.
Musicians: Submit Your Online Bluegrass Performances Now For July 14 & Beyond
Click for the NCBS Online Bluegrass Performances July 7-13.
Online Bluegrass Shows are where it’s at these days and there is plenty to enjoy. To help you find the music, the Northern California Bluegrass Society website publishes a Weekly Guide To Online Bluegrass Shows every Monday Evening At 10:00pm during the Coronavirus Crisis.
The next selective listing of shows of interest to Bay Area and beyond bluegrass fans will run on Monday, July 13. The listing will cover Tuesday-Monday, July 14-20.
Musicians should submit their LIVE ONLINE SHOWS for this coming week to Michael Hall <hallmw@gmail.com>.
Current Status Of Various Non-NCBS In-Person Bluegrass Events During The Coronavirus Crisis As Of July 9
Here is the updated current status (as of 7/9/20) of various non-Northern California Bluegrass Society in-person bluegrass events during the Coronavirus Crisis. Check this website for updates.
Click for Status Of In-Person NCBS Events.
Click for Calendar of Live ONLINE Bluegrass July 7-13.
JULY
10-12 — Lost River Bluegrass Festival, Merrill, OR. Cancelled.
24-26 — Rockygrass Bluegrass Festival, Planet Bluegrass, Lyons, CO. Cancelled.
AUGUST
1-2 — La Honda Fair & Music Festival, La Honda. Postponed from June 6-7. Note New Tentative Dates.
14-16 — Bower’s Mansion Bluegrass Festival, Bower’s Mansion Park, Carson City, NV. Postponed until 2021.
14-16 — Summergrass San Diego, Antique Engine Museum, Vista. Cancelled.
AUGUST-SEPTEMBER
August 30-September 7 — Burning Man Festival, Black Rock City, NV. Cancelled.
SEPTEMBER
3-7 — Redwood Ramble, Camp Navarro. Postponed to July 2021.
4-6 — Four Corners Folk Festival, Reservoir Hill Park, Pagosa Springs, CO. Cancelled.
16-20 — Walnut Valley Festival, Winfield, KS. Postponed until 2021.
18-20 — Pickin’ In The Pines, Flagstaff, AZ. — Postponed until 2021.
17-20 — McCloud Mountain Bluegrass Festival, Hoo-Hoo Park, McCloud. Cancelled.
18-20 — Millpond Music Festival, Millpond Park, Bishop. Cancelled.
22-27 — Berkeley Old Time Music Convention, various venues, Berkeley. Cancelled.
25-27 — KVMR Celtic Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Postponed until 2021.
OCTOBER
2-4 — Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. As scheduled.
2-4 — Viva Las VeGrass Bluegrass Festival, Spring Mountain Visitor’s Gateway, Mt. Charleston, NV. As scheduled.
NOVEMBER
13-15 — Wickenburg Bluegrass Festival, Wickenburg, AZ. As scheduled.
FEBRUARY 2021
13-17 — Folk Alliance International Convention, Kansas City, MO. Suspended (effectively cancelled).
18-21 — Wintergrass, Hyatt Regency, Bellevue, WA. Cancelled, future events will be redesigned.
MARCH 2021
5-7 — Bluegrass On The Beach, Lake Havasu State Park, Lake Havasu City, AZ. As scheduled.
Current Status Of NCBS-Related In-Person Events During The Coronavirus Crisis As Of July 8
Here is the Current Status (as of 7/8/20) of upcoming Northern California Bluegrass Society-related in-person events during the Coronavirus Crisis. Check this website for updates.
Click here for Calendar of Live ONLINE Bluegrass July 7-13.
AUGUST
6-9 — NCBS Presents The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos. Cancelled.
SEPTEMBER
4-6 — Plumas Homegrown Americana Festival, Quincy. (NCBS welcomed) Cancelled.
September — NCBS Volunteer Thank-You Party. Cancelled.
September 29-October 3 — International Bluegrass Music Association World Of Bluegrass Convention, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC. (NCBS welcomed) In-person event cancelled. It will be presented as a virtual event September 28-October 3.