Brookdale Bluegrass has announced that Mr. R. will headline the Spring Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, set for April 19-20, 2019 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this event.
Four Day Reminder: Last Day For NCBS Members To Apply For IBMA Leadership Bluegrass Class Is October 31
Four Day Reminder: Applications for the 2019 IBMA Leadership Bluegrass Class from NCBS Members are due on October 31, 2018.
Spring 2019 NCBS-Welcomed Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Set For April 19-20 In Tres Pinos
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will welcome the Spring 2019 Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, set for April 19-20 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. The festival has been presented twice each year since 1998 by Brookdale Bluegrass. More information will be announced soon.
The San Benito County Historical Park needs a new caretaker to replace the retiring Don Pidd. <https://sanbenitolive.com/historical-society-puts-out-call-for-new-caretaker/>.
NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway To Present The Stoney Mountain Ramblers On January 26, 2019
The Northern California Bluegrass Society has announced that the Stoney Mountain Ramblers (Menlo Park) will perform in a FREE show at the famed Freewheel Brewing Company on Saturday, January 26, 2019, as part of the NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival.
The 12th Annual BOB Festival will be held at various venues throughout Redwood City, the Peninsula’s home of bluegrass music. The weekend of music will run January 25-27.
The Freewheel Brewing Company, 3736 Florence Street, offers fine beer and food options.
Bluegrass On Broadway receives principal financial support from the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, the Redwood City Department of Parks Recreation & Community Services, and other Redwood City area businesses, organizations and individuals.
One Week Reminder: Deadline For NCBS Members To Submit Leadership Bluegrass Applications Is October 31
One Week Reminder: Applications for the 2019 IBMA Leadership Bluegrass Class from NCBS Members are due on October 31, 2018.
Northern California Bluegrass Society To Welcome 14th Annual Holiday Hootenanny In San Carlos December 14
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will welcome the 14th Annual Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company Holiday Hootenanny in San Carlos on Friday, December 14, 2018. Doors will open at 4:00pm.
The FREE late afternoon & evening gathering will offer bluegrass music, fine craft beer, and good food. The event is presented by Devil’s Canyon and organized by Scott Dailey. More details will be announced soon.
Brookdale Lodge To Officially Reopen With Bluegrass Music On October 24
The Brookdale Lodge, original home of the Brookdale Bluegrass Festival, will officially reopen on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 5:00pm. The Brookdale Bluegrass Band led by Eric Burman will provide music for the ceremony. The public is invited. Local dignitaries will join the owners to enjoy the moment.
The historic Highway 9 establishment (between Boulder Creek and Ben Lomond) plans to once again welcome bluegrass festivals, but not for several years. Only the hotel rooms, lobby and bar will open this week. The music performance space and the famed Brook Room Restaurant are still works in progress. However, bands (including bluegrass) will soon appear in the renovated bar. More details will be announced soon.
Purple Mountain Majesty Boys Set For Thursday Bluegrass Series At The Summit House
The Purple Mountain Majesty Boys are set to play the Thursday Bluegrass Series at the Summit House at the top of the Santa Cruz Mountains on Thursday, October 25, with the music performance from 6:00-8:30pm.
The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill is 6 miles south of Los Gatos on Highway 17 and presents the FREE weekly series, while the Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the shows to our area.
Food and drink will be served during the performance.
Ten Day Reminder: Leadership Bluegrass Class Applications Due On October 31
Ten Day Reminder: Applications for the 2019 IBMA Leadership Bluegrass Class from NCBS Members are due on October 31, 2018.
Brand New NCBS-Welcomed Santa Cruz Bluegrass Series At Earthbelly Wednesday Evenings
The Brand New NCBS-welcomed program at the Earthbelly Restaurant (Ocean at Soquel, Santa Cruz) offers FREE regular bluegrass every Wednesday evening 6:00-9:00pm. The new venue is presenting a line-up of Santa Cruz area bands.