Bluegrass musicians who are wildfire victims need your help and our sister organization — the California Bluegrass Association — has created a fund to help.
The NCBS supports this important effort and encourages your support. Here are the details:
Support Area Bluegrass With A Year-End Donation To The NCBS!
Support area bluegrass music with a year-end donation for the cause!
Your gift to theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society,Ā an officialĀ 501(c)(3) Non-Profit OrganizationĀ (Tax ID No. 94-2907716)Ā may be aĀ tax-deductible donation. Consult with your tax advisor. You can conveniently donate online or by mail:
Mailed NCBS Donations:
NCBS Treasurer
P.O. Box 390846
Mountain View, CA 94039-0846
Make checks payable to:Ā Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.
Three Week Reminder: GOF Band Applications Are Due On December 31, 2018 For 2019 Festival
Three Week Reminder:Ā Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Band ApplicationsĀ areĀ DUE ON DECEMBER 31, 2018 (for bands wishing to perform on theĀ Main Stage).
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society will present theĀ 26th AnnualĀ Benefit FestivalĀ at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos onĀ August 8-11, 2019.
14th Annual Holiday Hootenanny Coming On Friday December 14 In San Carlos
The Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company will presentĀ theĀ 14th Annual Holiday Hootenanny at theĀ brewery, 935 Washington Street, San Carlos. The FREEĀ 5:00pm show will be held on Friday, December 14, 2018.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this fun, informal gathering, which is organized by Scott Dailey. Good beer and good food will be available.
The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Will Be 26 Years Old In 2019
The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be 26 Years Old inĀ 2019!
The festival will be held August 8-11 at the San Benito County Historical Park inĀ Tres Pinos. The gathering is a showcase of top California bluegrass bands and a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
Bands are encouraged to apply by December 31, 2018 to play on the main stage:
Winter Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Is This Thursday December 6 At Michael’s On Main In Soquel
TheĀ Winter Brookdale Bluegrass FestivalĀ is thisĀ Thursday, December 6Ā at Michael’s On Main in Soquel and is presented by Brookdale BluegrassĀ and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.Ā
Music will begin at 7:30pm.Ā The order of performance:Ā Freebo & Alice Howe, The Brookdale Bluegrass Band, & The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers.
Support Local Bluegrass Music With A Year-End Donation To The NCBS/SCBS
Please consider including support for local bluegrass music in your year-end tax planning.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society accepts tax-deductible donations and is an official 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization (Tax ID No. 94-2907716). You can donate online or by mail:
Mailed NCBS Donations:
NCBS Treasurer
P.O. Box 390846
Mountain View, CA 94039-0846
Make checks payable to:Ā Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society.
Four Week Reminder: December 31 2018 Is Deadline For 2019 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Band Applications
Four Week Reminder:Ā Band ApplicationsĀ areĀ DUE ON DECEMBER 31, 2018Ā for bands wishing to perform on theĀ Main StageĀ at theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.Ā
TheĀ 26th AnnualĀ Benefit FestivalĀ will be heldĀ August 8-11, 2019.
Holiday Hootenanny Performance Schedule Announced For December 14 In San Carlos
The Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company has announced the performance schedule for theĀ 14th Annual Holiday Hootenanny:
FRIDAY, December 14
Main Stage:
5:00 — Wildcat Mountain Ramblers
6:15 — The Sloe Sippers
7:30 — Stoney Mountain Ramblers
9:00 — Pathetic Honey
10:30 — All-Star Jam
And, on the Side Stage:Ā John Henry’s Farm &Ā The Brookdale Bluegrass Band.
There will be good beer and good food at theĀ brewery, 935 Washington Street, San Carlos.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes this FREE seasonal gathering, which is organized by Scott Dailey.
Winter Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Coming On Thursday December 6 At Michael’s On Main In Soquel
TheĀ Winter Brookdale Bluegrass FestivalĀ is coming on Thursday, December 6 and is presented by Brookdale BluegrassĀ and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
TheĀ gathering will bring the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers,Ā Freebo & Alice Howe & The Brookdale Bluegrass BandĀ to the stage.
The event will be held at Michael’s On Main in Soquel for the first time. The festivals have been held twice each year since 1998. The Spring 2019 event will be held in Tres Pinos the weekend of April 19-21.