The 2018 Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair is set for Saturday, May 5 at the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park, Santa Cruz. The long-running, FREE event is presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. Details will be announced on this website.
IBMA World Of Bluegrass Convention Set For September 25-29, 2018 In Raleigh, NC
The International Bluegrass Music Association has announced that the 2018 World Of Bluegrass Convention will be held Tuesday-Saturday, September 25-29 in Raleigh, NC.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.
Many NCBS Members and other California bluegrass fans attend this major gathering each year. More details will be announced early next year.
NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen Instrument Page Is Available On This Website
TheĀ NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen Instrument Page is linked off the left column on this website. This is a FREE service for bothĀ theft victims andĀ used instrument buyers that provides aĀ central reporting locationĀ for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments.
Musicians shouldĀ immediatelyĀ SELF POST information about stolen instruments. Instrument buyers should CHECK the pageĀ prior to purchaseĀ of any used instrument. The page is searchable.
Spring Brookdale Bluegrass Festival Set For March 9-11 At Mount Cross Camp In Felton
The Spring Brookdale Bluegrass Festival will be held March 9-11, 2018 at the Mount Cross Camp in Felton.
The festival is presented by Brookdale Bluegrass & welcomed by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.
The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers Set For Thursday October 26 At The Summit House
The Thursday Bluegrass Series at theĀ Summit House Beer Garden & Grill will presentĀ The Wildcat Mountain Ramblers (Santa Cruz Mountains) in a FREE show onĀ October 26.
TheĀ 6:00-8:30pm performance is presented by theĀ The Summit House and welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society. The place is 6 miles south of Los Gatos on Highway 17 and offers a great view, good drink, and good food.
One Day Reminder: Nominations For The 11th Annual Northern California Bluegrass Awards Due On October 21
One Day Reminder: Nominations for theĀ 11th Annual Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due onĀ Saturday,Ā October 21, 2017.
E-Mail submissions are recommended.
2018 Bluegrass On Broadway Festival Set For Last Weekend In January
The 2018Ā Bluegrass On Broadway Festival will be held the last weekend of JanuaryĀ at various venues inĀ Redwood City.
The FREE festival is presented by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society with principal financial support from theĀ Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission.
Three Day Reminder: Northern California Bluegrass Awards Nominations Are Due On Saturday October 21
Three Day Reminder: NominationsĀ for theĀ 11th Annual Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due onĀ Saturday,Ā October 21, 2017. E-Mail submissions are recommended as the deadline is near.
Donations Now Being Accepted For The NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund For April 2018
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund is now collecting donations for the Spring 2018 Camp, set forĀ April 12-15, 2018 (Thursday-Sunday).
TheĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization aka theĀ Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society, accepts donations and disburses the scholarships. Donations to the fund are tax-deductible as allowed by law. Donors should consult their tax advisors. The Federal Tax ID No. is 94-2907716. Donors who do not need a tax deduction may donate money directly to the camp.
Information about the music camp, run byĀ Ingrid Noyes (not NCBS) and set for theĀ Walker Creek Ranch nearĀ Petaluma, can be found atĀ Walker Creek Music Camp.
Donations can be sent to:Ā Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846, Attn: NCBS Walker Creek Music Camp Scholarship Fund.
Summit House Thursday Bluegrass Series Brings AJ Lee & Blue Summit To The Santa Cruz Mountains
The Thursday Bluegrass Series at theĀ Summit House Beer Garden & Grill at the top ofĀ Highway 17 will presentĀ AJ Lee & Blue Summit (Santa Cruz) in a FREE show onĀ October 19.
TheĀ 6:00-8:30pm performance is presented by theĀ The Summit House and welcomed by theĀ Northern California Bluegrass Society.
The place offers a great view of the Santa Cruz Mounatins and will serve good drink and good food during the performance.
The top of the mountains venueĀ is six miles south ofĀ Los Gatos.
There is a great bluegrass band every Thursday night.