The Northern California Bluegrass Society Volunteer Thank You Party is set for this Saturday, October 14 at an undisclosed location.
Invitations have already been sent to all volunteers. If your’s hasn’t arrived, contact NCBS Volunteer Party Chair Michael Hall.
Ten Day Reminder: Nominations for the 11th Annual Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due on Saturday, October 21, 2017.
The revival of the San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival (2000-2013, formerly an NCBS event) will run Wednesday through Sunday, October 11-15 at various venues all around town. Complete information is available on the Official Website.
The new event is a project of several bluegrass organizations, including the California Bluegrass Association, and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
WEDNESDAY, October 11
8:00pm — The Bow Ties, Good Not Great, The Lost Church.
THURSDAY, October 12
8:00pm — Evie Ladin, The California Tallboys, The Lost Church.
FRIDAY, October 13
7:00pm — The Handsome Ladies Variety Show, SOMA StreatFood Park. FREE.
SATURDAY, October 14
1:00pm — The Beauty Operators Open Jam, Jane Warner Plaza (Castro and Market Streets). FREE.
7:00pm — SFBOT Square Dance With KC & The Moonshine Band, St. Mary’s Park.
SUNDAY, October 15
Concert at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre, McLaren Park. FREE.
Noon — AJ Lee & Blue Summit
1:00pm — The Beauty Operators
2:00 — The Crooked Jades
3:00 — Rusty Stringfield
4:00 — The SF Bluegrass All Stars Featuring Laurie Lewis
The San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival is back after a four-year hiatus! Events will happen all over San Francisco on Wednesday-Sunday, October 11-15, 2017.
A FREE Sunday Closing Concert is set for October 15 at the Jerry Garcia Amphitheatre in McLaren Park. Here is the line-up:
SUNDAY, October 15
Noon — AJ Lee & Blue Summit
1:00pm — The Beauty Operators
2:00 — The Crooked Jades
3:00 — Rusty Stringfield
4:00 — The SF Bluegrass All Stars Featuring Laurie Lewis
(Concert ends at 5:15pm)
Bring a picnic and enjoy the day of music in the park!
The original SFBOT festival (with a 14-year run starting in 2000) was organized by a quasi-independent committee of the Northern California Bluegrass Society. The revival is a project of several area bluegrass organizations including the California Bluegrass Association, and is welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society will honor all the volunteers and bands from Society events and projects held over the past year at the annual NCBS Volunteer Thank You Party, set for Saturday, October 14 at an undisclosed location.
Invitations have been sent to all volunteers. If you have not received yours, contact Michael Hall, the NCBS Volunteer Party Chair.
Two Week Reminder: Nominations for the 11th Annual Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due Saturday, October 21, 2017.
The San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival is back after a four-year hiatus. Events will happen all over San Francisco, Wednesday-Sunday, October 11-15, 2017.
On Saturday evening, October 14, the SFBOT Square Dance, with KC & The Moonshine Band featuring Karen Celia Heil, and members of the Bearcat Stringband, with calling by Jordan Ruyle, will be held at the St. Mary’s Park Recreation Center in San Francisco.
The original festival (with a 14-year run starting in 2000) was organized by a quasi-independent committee of the Northern California Bluegrass Society. The revival is a project of several area bluegrass organizations including the California Bluegrass Association, and is welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society Volunteer Thank You Party is set for Saturday, October 14 at an undisclosed location.
Invitations have already been sent to all volunteers. If your’s hasn’t arrived, contact NCBS Volunteer Party Chair Michael Hall.
The Mountain Music Festival has announced the date for the Third Annual event at Emma Prusch Farm Park in San Jose.
The free, family-friendly festival will be held on Sunday, October 7, 2018.
The only bluegrass festival in San Jose will be presented by the Emma Prusch Farm Park Foundation and the City Of San Jose.
It will be welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
The 2017 event was a big success, with great music, a friendly bluegrass audience, and perfect weather. In addition to the music, a harvest festival entertained attendees.
Save the date on your 2018 calendar. More information will be announced at a later date.
The Thursday Bluegrass Series at the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill at the top of Highway 17 will present The Goat Hill Girls in performance on October 5. The 6:00-8:30pm music program is presented by the The Summit House and welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
The place will serve good drink and good food during the performance and the view is endless.
The top of the mountains venue in the Santa Cruz Mountains is 6 miles south of Los Gatos at 23123 Santa Cruz Highway.
There will be NO MUSIC on Thursday, October 12, as the restaurant will close for fall vacation. AJ Lee & Blue Summit will perform on October 19.
