Your membership in the Northern California Bluegrass Society supports bluegrass music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and in all of Northern California.
International Bluegrass Museum In Kentucky Names Adam Engelhardt New Executive Director
The International Bluegrass Music Hall Of Fame And Museum in Owensboro, KY has named Adam Engelhardt as its new Executive Director. He currently serves as Board Chair of the International Bluegrass Music Association.
The NCBS is a longtime organizational member of the IBMA.
Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway Sets December California Dates
Former NCBS Member and Palo Alto native Molly Tuttle has set some December dates with her band Golden Highway:
DECEMBER
6 — Campbell Hall, Santa Barbara
7 — The Fillmore, San Francisco
21 — The Guild Theatre, Menlo Park (Sold Out)
Bluegrass Folks Should Vote Just As Soon As They Are Ready
Make Voting Part Of Your Bluegrass Lifestyle. To make sure that your vote is in and counted, return your ballot just as soon as you know how you want to vote. You can easily track your ballot once you return it.
California Secretary Of State Ballot Info
2024 Improvements At The San Benito County Historical Park
Major improvements to the San Benito County Historical Park are ongoing throughout 2024.
Ending in January, the existing restrooms were renovated.
In May, many new trees were planted near the stage area and throughout the campground.
In November and December, the entire park water system will be upgraded to supply potable water.
Also by the end of the year, an additional permanent restroom and shower unit will be added to the park.
The park is the home of the Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival. The San Benito County Historical Society runs the park, which is a San Benito County Park.
The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival Will Be Held August 7-10 2025
The NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be held the second weekend of August, Thursday-Sunday August 7-10, 2025 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos.
NCBS/SCBS Supports Local Bluegrass Music & Accepts Tax-Advantaged Donations
The Northern California Bluegrass Society supports local bluegrass music. The Society is a California Not-For-Profit Corporation with Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) status that is also known as the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society. NCBS/SCBS accepts tax-advantaged donations. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No. is 94-2907716.
Mail-In Donations: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.
Last Day For Bluegrass Folks To Register To Vote Is Monday October 21 For The November 5 Election
The voices of bluegrass folks need to be heard in the important upcoming election! The LAST DAY to register to vote in California is Monday, October 21 for the Tuesday, November 5 election.
If you have already registered and received your ballot in the mail, return your ballot just as soon as you know how you want to vote so that your vote can be tracked and counted just as soon as possible. There is no advantage in waiting to vote!
All California voters should have already received their ballot. Contact your county Registrar of Voters if you need a ballot.
You can easily track your ballot once you return it:
Your NCBS Membership Supports The Local Bluegrass Community
Your membership in the Northern California Bluegrass Society supports bluegrass music in the San Francisco Bay Area, the Monterey Bay Area, and in all of Northern California.
You can Join or renew your NCBS Membership on this website or by mail.
Two Great Informal Bluegrass Events In Santa Cruz This Weekend
There will be two great informal bluegrass gatherings in Santa Cruz this weekend. A grange hall concert with a jam and potluck will be held on Saturday, and on Sunday, a jam will be held at a local restaurant.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes a concert in Santa Cruz featuring the Sonia Shell Band and the Johnny Campbell Band. The show will take place on Saturday, October 19 at the Live Oak Grange, 1900 17th Avenue. A jam and potluck dinner will kick things off at 4:00pm, followed by the concert performances.
On the following day, the Regular Weekly Jam will be held on Sunday Evening, October 20 at The Crepe Place, 1134 Soquel Avenue. The jam will run 4:00-7:00pm on the patio and is open to all bluegrass lovers.
