The 11th Annual Northern California Bluegrass Society’s San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time  Festival runs Friday, February 12 through Sunday, February 21 throughout San Francisco, the East Bay, and the North Bay. Here are the Friday & Saturday shows — full details are on the festival website. Enjoy the ride!

FRIDAY, February 12

Opening Night Show: Red Molly, Stairwell Sisters, 8:00pm, Freight & Salvage.

SATURDAY, February 13

Bluegrass Show: Lonesome Otis, The Backyard Party Boys, String Break, 4:00pm, Atlas Cafe (FREE).

Heartbreak Hootenanny: Lonely Hearts Club Band, The Blushin’ Roulettes, The Skinny, 7:00pm, Cafe International (FREE).

Fret Not, The Wronglers, Family Lines, 7:30pm, Noe Valley Ministry.

Loudon Wainwright III; Alex Caton & Pete Winne open, 8:00pm, Freight & Salvage.

Portland Invasion: Jerks of Grass, Whiskey Puppy, The Mighty Ghosts, with Erik Clampitt, 8:00pm, Cafe Du Nord.

Bluegrass Women: Susie Glaze & The Hilonesome Band, Alhambra Valley Band, The Barefoot Nellies, 8:00pm, McGrath’s Pub.

Posted Feb 11th, 2010 by Michael Hall in San Francisco Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival |