The California Bluegrass Association has announced that the June 18-21, 2020 Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA has been postponed to 2021 due to the Coronavirus Crisis.
NCBS Calendar Of Live Online Bluegrass Shows Is Published Monday Evenings At 10:00pm
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society website publishes a Weekly Calendar Of Live Online Bluegrass ShowsĀ eachĀ Monday Evening (during theĀ Coronavirus Crisis).Ā The next selective listing of shows of interest to Bay Area and beyond bluegrass fans will run at 10:00pm on Monday, April 6.
Musicians with LIVE ONLINE SHOWS this coming week should submit their show information to Michael HallĀ atĀ <hallmw@gmail.com>.
Musicians Can Sign Up On This Website To Offer Lessons To Shut-Ins During Coronavirus Crisis
Local Bluegrass Musicians who usually play live around Northern California can sign up be listed in the new NCBS Directory for giving lessons to potential bluegrass students now stuck at home during the Coronavirus Crisis. The FREE Directory is listed in the index on the left side of the website.
Sign Up To Offer Lessons: <webmaster@ncbs.us>.
Fans can enjoy some fun lessons by checking the directory and arrange for ONLINE LESSONS. The price will be between teacher and student. NCBS hopes this free service will help support our musicians for the duration and provide some bluegrass education for folks who are staying at home for awhile.
San Benito County Historical Park Is Closed During Coronavirus Crisis
The San Benito County Historical Society has announced that the San Benito County Historical Park is closed during the Coronavirus Crisis. The length of the closure will depend on progress against the disease and the determinations made by civil authorities. The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is scheduled to be held at the park August 6-9, 2020.
Current Status Of Various Non-NCBS In-Person Bluegrass Events
Here is the updated current status (as of 4/1/20) 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 March 31-April 6
APRIL
12-19 — California Bluegrass Association Spring Campout, Grape Expo Fairgrounds, Lodi. Cancelled.
24-26 — Do It Ourselves Festival, Camp Krem, Boulder Creek. Cancelled.
24-26 — Two Day Town, Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore. Cancelled.
MAY
7-10 — Parkfield Bluegrass Festival, various venues, Parkfield. Postponed until October.
21-24 — Strawberry Spring Music Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Postponed until 2021.
JUNE
18-21 — California Bluegrass Association Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Under review.
25-28 — Kate Wolf Music Festival, Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville. Postponed.
26-28 — Susanville Bluegrass Festival, Lassen County Fairgrounds, Susanville. As scheduled.
JULY
2-5 — High Sierra Music Festival, Plumas County Fairgrounds, Quincy. As scheduled.
10-12 — Lost River Bluegrass Festival, Merrill, OR. As scheduled.
Current Status Of NCBS In-Person Events During Coronavirus Crisis
Here is the Current Status (as of 3/31/20) of upcoming Northern California Bluegrass Society in-person events during the Coronavirus Crisis. Check this website for updates.
(Click here for Calendar of Live ONLINE Bluegrass March 31- April 6.)
APRIL
2-5 āĀ Berkeley Bluegrass Festival, Freight & Salvage, Berkeley (NCBS welcomed).Ā Cancelled. ONLINE: Saturday, April 4, 5:00pm — Berkeley Bluegrass Festival At Home EditionĀ with Laurie Lewis, Peter Rowan, Alice Gerrard interviewed by Suzy Thompson, Michael Daves, Tatiana Hargreavesā¦and more.
16-19 āĀ Walker Creek Music Camp, Walker Creek Ranch, Petaluma (NCBS welcomed).Ā Cancelled. (May be held as virtual event.)
17-19 āĀ Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos (NCBS welcomed).Ā Cancelled.
MAY
3 ā NCBS/SCBS Presents TheĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair, Duck Pond Stage, San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz.Ā Postponed or Cancelled.
16 ā NCBS Presents TheĀ Johnson Farm Picking Party, Johnson Farm, Boulder Creek.Ā Postponed or Cancelled.
30-31 āĀ Pick & Gather Festival, Riverdance Farms, Livingston. (NCBS welcomed). Under review.
AUGUST
6-9 — NCBS Presents The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, San Benito County Historical Park, Tres Pinos. As scheduled, pending final decision in early June.
SEPTEMBER
September 29-October 3 — International Bluegrass Music Association World Of Bluegrass Convention, Raleigh Convention Center, Raleigh, NC. (NCBS welcomed) As Scheduled, Ticketing Delayed.
NCBS Weekly Calendar Of Live Online Bluegrass Shows March 31- April 6
Here is this weekās selective calendar ofĀ Live Online Bluegrass Shows of interest to homebound 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, March 31
5:00pm — Mike Mitchell Band.
WEEKDAYS, March 31-April 3 & April 6
5:00pm Daily āĀ Infamous Stringdusters.
WEDNESDAY, April 1
3:00pm āĀ BanjerDan Mazer.
6:00pm ā McKay & Leigh.Ā
THURSDAY, April 2
4:00pm — Goodnight Bedtime Story With Dolly Parton.
6:00pm — High Fidelity.
FRIDAY, April 3
5:00pm — Mike Mitchell Band.
6:00pm — Stevie Coyle. Low cost, advance purchase recommended.
6:00pm — Po’ Ramblin’ Boys.
SATURDAY, April 4
4:00pm — Deeper Shade Of Blue.
5:00pm — Berkeley Bluegrass Festival At Home Edition. With Laurie Lewis, Peter Rowan, Alice Gerrard interviewed by Suzy Thompson, Michael Daves, Tatiana Hargreavesā¦and more.
5:00pm āĀ Grand Ole Opry.
6:00pm — Plan B Band.
SUNDAY, April 5
2:00pm — Live Gospel Music.
3:00pm āĀ BanjerDan Mazer.
6:00pm āĀ Evie Ladin & Keith Terry.
MONDAY, April 6
6:00pm — New Monday.
7:30pm āĀ Stevie Coyle.
Unless otherwise noted, these are FREE performances, supported by voluntary donations.
Musicians Should Submit Live Online Shows For Weekly NCBS Website Listing Running Mondays At 10:00pm
Musicians with LIVE ONLINE SHOWS this week should submit their show information to Michael HallĀ atĀ <hallmw@gmail.com>.
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society website will publish a Weekly Calendar Of Live Online Bluegrass ShowsĀ eachĀ Monday Evening during theĀ Coronavirus Crisis.
The next selective listing of shows of interest to Bay Area and beyond bluegrass fans will run at 10:00pm on Monday, March 30.
Local Bluegrass Musicians Can Be Listed In Free NCBS Directory For Lessons During Shelter-In-Place
Local Bluegrass Musicians who usually play live around Northern California can sign up be listed in the new NCBS Directory for giving lessons to potential bluegrass students now at home during āShelter-In-Place.” The Directory is listed in the index on the left side of the website.
Sign Up To Offer Lessons: <webmaster@ncbs.us>.
Fans can help their favorite musicians and enjoy some fun lessons by checking the directory and arrange for ONLINE LESSONS. The price will be between teacher and student. NCBS hopes this free service will help support our musicians for the duration and provide some bluegrass for folks who are stuck at home.
Updated List Of Non-NCBS Events Status During Coronavirus Crisis
Here is the updated current status (as of 3/27/20) of various non-Northern California Bluegrass Society bluegrass events during the Coronavirus Crisis. Check this website for updates.
(Click for NCBS Events Status.)
APRIL
12-19 — California Bluegrass Association Spring Campout, Grape Expo Fairgrounds, Lodi. Cancelled.
24-26 — Do It Ourselves Festival, Camp Krem, Boulder Creek. Cancelled.
24-26 — Two Day Town, Del Valle Regional Park, Livermore. Cancelled.
MAY
7-10 — Parkfield Bluegrass Festival, various venues, Parkfield. Postponed.
21-24 — Strawberry Spring Music Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Postponed until 2021.
JUNE
18-21 — California Bluegrass Association Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. Under review.
25-28 — Kate Wolf Music Festival, Black Oak Ranch, Laytonville. Postponed until 2021.
26-28 — Susanville Bluegrass Festival, Lassen County Fairgrounds, Susanville. As scheduled.