The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, a strong bluegrass venue for the past 8 years and host of the NCBS/SCBS Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair during the pandemic, will sadly close on September 30, 2022. On Thursday, September 29 the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, The Goat Hill Girls, and Purple Mountain Majesty will perform together and separately for a final time at the top of Highway 17 in a goodbye show for the popular venue. The outdoor performance will run 6:00-8:30pm. Food and drink will be served.
Now Is The Time To Join The NCBS Or Renew Your Membership!
Now is the time to renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail. Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated — and our volunteers have big plans, so this year will be a great year to be a member.
Final Bluegrass Show At The Summit House Set For Thursday September 29
The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, a strong bluegrass venue for the past 8 years and host of the NCBS/SCBS Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair during the pandemic, will sadly close on September 30, 2022.
Only One Thursday Night Bluegrass Show Remains. The sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the good food and drink can be enjoyed with live bluegrass music one last time 6:00-8:30pm on:
September 29 — Members of the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, The Goat Hill Girls, and Purple Mountain Majesty will perform together and separately for a final time at the top of Highway 17 in a goodbye show for the popular venue that survived the pandemic, but was financially harmed during that period.
Now In Ben Lomond: Bluegrass Musical Play — The Robber Bridegroom
The Mountain Community Theater is staging a bluegrass musical play, The Robber Bridegroom, at Park Hall in Ben Lomond. The show runs weekends through October 23, 2022. Information & Tickets: <mctshows.org>.
The band for the performance includes NCBS favorites Banjer Dan Mazer, Matt Bohn, Cata Fitzgerald and Mark Becker.
Time To Celebrate! NCBS/SCBS Is 40 Years Old In 2022
The Northern California Bluegrass Society is 40 years old in 2022.
The organization was founded as the Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society in 1982.
Bluegrass Returns To Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company On Saturday September 24
Another longtime bluegrass venue has brought back live bluegrass music after a years-long pandemic hiatus. The Los Gatos Coffee Roasting Company will present the Goat Hill Girls on Saturday, September 24, 7:00-9:00pm. The venue offers beer & wine & food in addition to coffee. The address is 101 West Main Street in downtown Los Gatos.
Final Show At The Summit House Will Be September 29 As Venue Will Close On September 30
The Summit House Beer Garden & Grill, a strong bluegrass venue for the past 8 years and host of the NCBS/SCBS Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair during the pandemic, will close on September 30, 2022.
Only One Thursday Night Bluegrass Show Remains. The sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains and the good food and drink can be enjoyed with live bluegrass music can be enjoyed one last time 6:00-8:30pm on:
September 29 — Members of the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, The Goat Hill Girls, and Purple Mountain Majesty will perform together and separately for a final time at the top of Highway 17 in a goodbye show for the popular venue that survived the pandemic, but was financially harmed during that period.
Renew Your Membership Or Join The NCBS!
Your support of bluegrass music in our area is much appreciated — and our volunteers have big plans, so this year will be a great year to be a member.
Now is the time to renew your membership in your local bluegrass music club! The Northern California Bluegrass Society welcomes all new, renewing, and returning members. It only takes a moment to join or renew on this website or by mail.
GOF Has Openings For Volunteer Leaders For 2023 Festival
The 2023 NCBS Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival is set for August 10-13 in Tres Pinos. Planning is now underway!
Some Volunteer Leadership Positions are open for next year’s gathering. Interested persons should contact Michael Hall <hallmw@gmail.com> for more information.
Two Thursday Bluegrass Shows Remain At The Summit House Before The September 30 Closing
Two Thursday Night Bluegrass Shows remain on the schedule at the Summit House Beer Garden & Grill that will close on September 30 after 8 years of bluegrass performances. The sweeping views of the Santa Cruz Mountains at the top of Highway 17 and the good food and drink can be enjoyed with live bluegrass music 6:00-8:30pm on:
September 22 — Hosted Onstage Jam with Robert & Suzanne Cornelius starring You.
September 29 — Members of the Wildcat Mountain Ramblers, The Goat Hill Girls, and Purple Mountain Majesty will perform together and separately for a final time at the top of Highway 17.