February 29 Is Last Day To Enter Louvin Brothers Boots Raffle To Support IBMA Foundation

The IBMA Foundation is holding a raffle for unique boots with a spicy bluegrass theme. Are you a fan of the Louvin Brothers? Have you always wanted handmade custom cowboy boots with a one-of-a-kind design?

The Deadline For Entries Is FEBRUARY 29, 2024 for a chance to win custom cowboy boots by Lisa Sorrell (Lisa Sorrell – bespoke boot maker (customboots.net)). These will be custom made for your feet (you must be mens size 7 (ladies 8.5) to Size 13).  Valued at $14,000, these special boots will feature the Louvin Brothers’ iconic Satan is Real gospel album cover on the boot top fronts, and a leather portrait of Ira & Charlie Louvin on the backs. To enter & for more information:

Lisa Sorrell Cowboy Boots Raffle for IBMA Foundation | RallyUp

The foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit whose mission is to build a brighter future for bluegrass music. It relies on its funding from generous donors  and income from occasional raffles  when donors have given a substantial in-kind gift (such as these boots or a quality instrument). The Foundation helps donors create a bluegrass legacy by supporting programs and projects that focus on bluegrass music-related arts and culture, education, literary work, and historic preservation.

Foundation Board Members:  Fred Bartenstein, Kissy Black, Sam Blumenthal, Dr. Richard Brown, Becky Buller, Laurie Greenberg, Michael Hall, Arthur Hancock IV, Ruth McLain, Ken White, Dr. Peter Salovey, Alan Tompkins, Trisha Tubbs, Wendy Tyner, Dr. Michael Webb, and Lillian Werbin.

NCBS Is A Non-Profit Organization

The Northern California Bluegrass 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. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No. is 94-2907716. Your donations support local bluegrass music. Thanks for your support!

Mail-In Donations: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.

NCBS Online Donations

Saturday Night Dance With Eric Burman & The Brookdale Bluegrass Band To Celebrate 30th GOF Festival

The Historic 30th Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be held August 8-11, 2024 at the San Benito County Historical Park in Tres Pinos. A special Saturday night dance starring GOF Founder Eric Burman’s Brookdale Bluegrass Band will celebrate the three-decade anniversary.

The festival is a benefit for the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

Eric Burman, Founder of the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.

NCBS To Welcome New Los Gatos Bluegrass & Americana Festival June 22

The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes the new Los Gatos Bluegrass & Americana Music Festival on June 22 in Town Plaza Park in Los Gatos. The FREE event will also offer some special reserved seats. The bands will include the Goat Hill Girls and the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers with more to be announced. Info: (408) 348-7766. More details to come.

Town Plaza Park, Los Gatos.

 

Your Donations To NCBS Support Local Bluegrass Music

Your donations support local bluegrass music. Thanks for your support!

The Northern California Bluegrass 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. The NCBS/SCBS Tax ID No. is 94-2907716.

Mail-In Donations: NCBS/SCBS, PO Box 390846, Mountain View, CA 94039-0846.

NCBS Online Donations