The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members. You can join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail! Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated.
Jean Butterfield To Perform At The Pick & Gather Festival On Memorial Day Weekend
On Memorial Day Weekend, the Northern California Bluegrass Society will welcome the Pick & Gather Festival at Riverdance Farms in Livingston near Merced featuring bluegrass and other fine music. The line-up includes our own Jean Butterfield.
Discount Advance Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Tickets Are Now On Sale
The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is set for August 10-13, 2023 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. Advance tickets are now on sale on this website & by mail.
NCBS Members receive a deep discount on Advance Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Tickets. Non-Members receive a discount.
One Day Reminder: IBMA Foundation Guitar Raffle Ends On May 12
One Day Reminder: The annual raffle that supports the IBMA Foundation is on now and will run through May 12, 2023.
Get your tickets and support bluegrass music! The main prize is a vintage 1967 Martin D-35 Guitar with hardshell case, strap, stand, and other accessories valued at $5,000. The other totally unique prize is a pair of handmade (in your size) cowboy boots from master boot maker Lisa Sorrell. The boots will feature the art of the Louvin Brothers’ iconic “Satan Is Real” album cover and are valued at priceless!
Click for Raffle Information, Prizes, & Tickets.
The IBMA Foundation is affiliated with the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA and NCBS past president Michael Hall is a member of the Foundation’s board of directors.
Three Month Reminder: Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Set For August 10-13
Three Month Reminder: The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be held August 10-13, 2023 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. Discount advance tickets are now on sale.
Line-Up Announced For NCBS Volunteer & Member Party On July 8 At Loch Lomond
The line-up has been announced for the annual Northern California Bluegrass Society party for NCBS Members and Volunteers. Performers will include eric burman & the brookdale bluegrass band, Amy Warren, Lucas Lawson, Brent Pierce, the Gilroy Drifters, and more!
The FREE event will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Loch Lomond Park (a City Of Santa Cruz park) near Felton. The gathering in the mountains will feature bands, jamming, picnicking, friends, nature, & fun!
The FREE event will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Loch Lomond Park (a City Of Santa Cruz park) near Felton.
Brookdale Bluegrass Band To Perform At Pick & Gather Festival Memorial Day Weekend
On Memorial Day Weekend, the Northern California Bluegrass Society will welcome the Pick & Gather Festival at Riverdance Farms in Livingston near Merced featuring bluegrass and other fine music. The line-up includes our own Brookdale Bluegrass Band.
August 10-13 Is Set For The 2023 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival
The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s 29th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be held August 10-13, 2023 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
Loch Lomond Is Venue For NCBS Volunteer & Member Gathering On July 8
The annual Northern California Bluegrass Society party for NCBS Members and Volunteers will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at Loch Lomond Park (City Of Santa Cruz park) near Felton.
The FREE gathering in the mountains will feature bands, jamming, picnicking, friends, nature, & fun!
One Week Reminder: IBMA Foundation Vintage Guitar Raffle Ends On May 12
One Week Reminder: The annual raffle that supports the IBMA Foundation is on now and will run through May 12, 2023.
Get your tickets and support bluegrass music! The main prize is a vintage 1967 Martin D-35 Guitar with hardshell case, strap, stand, and other accessories valued at $5,000. The other totally unique prize is a pair of handmade (in your size) cowboy boots from master boot maker Lisa Sorrell. The boots will feature the art of the Louvin Brothers’ iconic “Satan Is Real” album cover and are valued at priceless!
Click for Raffle Information, Prizes, & Tickets.
The IBMA Foundation is affiliated with the International Bluegrass Music Association. The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA and NCBS past president Michael Hall is a member of the Foundation’s board of directors.