Theft Victims & Used Instrument Purchasers Can Use FREE NCBS Stolen Instrument Web Page

The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is on this website. This service is for both theft victims and used instrument buyers. It provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments. Musicians should immediately SELF POST information about stolen instruments. Instrument buyers should CHECK the page prior to purchase of any used instrument.

The FREE page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.

Now Is The Time To Get Vaccine Status In Order For The 2022 Bluegrass Season

Now is the time for bluegrass fans to get their Covid Vaccine Status in order to be ready for upcoming festivals and other events as live bluegrass music returns in full force during 2022.

Vaccine requirements are fast becoming the policy at most bluegrass events and will be universal by next season. Due to the spread of the highly-contagious Delta Variant of the Covid 19 Virus, bluegrass fans are increasingly unwilling to attend bluegrass events where unvaccinated persons are also permitted to attend. On a forward-going basis, proof of vaccine status will likely be required to attend.

All of the life-saving Covid 19 Vaccines (Shots 1 & 2) are now FREE and WIDELY AVAILABLE for everyone over age 12. Free booster shots are here or on the way to extend the usefulness of these initial shots. Shots will soon be ready for almost all children. The initial vaccine process requires one to two months to complete, with additional time required to complete a booster shot when needed, so advance planning is advised if you wish to attend any live, in-person bluegrass music events in the future.

 

Alan Munde Wins 2021 Steve Martin Banjo Prize

Alan Munde has been named the winner of the 2021 Steve Martin Banjo Prize. His long career included performing with Country Gazette, Jimmy Martin & The Sunny Mountain Boys, The Flying Burrito Brothers, Poor Richard’s Almanac, and his current unit, The Alan Munde Gazette. He taught banjo and bluegrass music for many years at South Plains College in Texas. He performed in an early Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society concert with Country Gazette.

Poor Richard’s Almanac circa 1969 (Photo: Bill Koon).

NCBS Stolen & Missing Bluegrass Instrument Page Provides Central Reporting Location

The NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is FREE and available on this website. This service is for both theft victims and used instrument buyers. It provides a central reporting location for the recovery of stolen or lost bluegrass instruments.

Musicians should immediately SELF POST information about stolen instruments. Instrument buyers should CHECK the page prior to purchase of any used instrument. The page is searchable and links can be added to connect additional information about the instrument.

Vaccine Requirements Becoming Standard At Bluegrass Music Events

Vaccine requirements are fast becoming the policy at most bluegrass events. Due to the spread of the highly-contagious Delta Variant of the Covid 19 Virus, bluegrass fans are increasingly unwilling to attend bluegrass events where unvaccinated persons are also permitted to attend. On a forward-going basis, proof of vaccine status will likely be required to attend.

All of the life-saving Covid 19 Vaccines (Shots 1 & 2) are now FREE and WIDELY AVAILABLE for everyone over age 12. Free booster shots are on the way to extend the usefulness of these initial shots. Shots will soon be ready for children.

The initial vaccine process requires one to two months to complete, with additional time required to complete a booster shot when needed, so advance planning is advised if you wish to attend any live, in-person bluegrass music events in the future.

Now is a good time for bluegrass fans to get their vaccine status in order in advance of upcoming festivals and other events as live bluegrass music returns in full force during 2022.