The members of the Northern California Bluegrass Society elected the 2010-2011 NCBS Board of Directors at the Society’s annual meeting held on August 14, 2010 at the Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival in Tres Pinos.
Incumbents Eric Burman, Jessica Evans, Stewart Evans, Penny Godlis, Michael Hall, & Mike Russell were re-elected, and were joined by newcomers Nancie Barker and Dave Williams. Former member Jennifer Kitchen returned to the board.
NCBS Secretary Brenda Hough, Treasurer Elicia Burton, and Daniella Irish Allen retired from the board. John “Pan” Logan also ran in the election.
Posted Aug 19th, 2010
by Michael Hall in
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The Renaissance Hotel At The Nashville Convention Center
Thinking about skipping the International Bluegrass Music Association’s World Of Bluegrass Convention due to cost considerations? Here is some recession-busting good news from the IBMA.
Northern California Bluegrass Society Members can take advantage of the IBMA decision to “unbundle” a portion of the week’s activities — and save some serious money on a trip to Nashville. Because NCBS is a long-time organizational member of the IBMA, NCBS members can register at the best prices for the convention.
The best value for the week-long convention is the $340 Complete Convention Registration purchased by July 7. However, if your funds are short, the NEW $140 Music Pass will offer admission to the official conference showcases and after-hours showcases all during the week, and to the weekend’s 3-day bluegrass festival Fan Fest. These shows offer the very best of both established and emerging bluegrass acts from around the world — an “Only at IBMA” listening opportunity. Although there is much more to this excellent convention, the Music Pass portion is worth the trip to Nashville. Advance Music Pass deadline is September 10.
The IBMA World Of Bluegrass and Fan Fest runs September 27-October 3 at the Nashville Convention Center. Full convention registration also includes seminars, networking opportunities, the trade show, some meals and many other programs, as well as the musical performances.
How to get the discount: Have current NCBS membership, register for the WOB convention as member of an IBMA Member Organization by the July 7 or September 10 deadlines.
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Posted Jun 22nd, 2010
by Michael Hall in
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Due to the BBB Editors (and the rest of us) heading up to Grass Valley this week, the deadline for Candidate Statements for the NCBS Board of Directors August 14, 2010 Election has been extended to June 23, 2010. E-mail (or otherwise submit) to Bluegrass By The Bay ( Editors) bluegrassbythebay (at) gmail (dot) com.
Posted Jun 12th, 2010
by Michael Hall in
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Members of the Northern California Bluegrass Society can currently purchase deeply discounted tickets to 5 upcoming bluegrass music events. The use of the discount to just one of these events will save as much or more money than the cost of the membership:
June 13 — Bela Fleck Band & Chick Corea Freedom Band, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga. ENDS: June 13. HOW: Have current NCBS membership, use information in June issue of Bluegrass By The Bay magazine.
June 22, 23 — Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga. ENDS: June 22, 23. HOW: Have current NCBS membership, use information in June issue of Bluegrass By The Bay magazine.
August 13-15 — Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival, Bolado Park, Tres Pinos (7 miles south of Hollister). ENDS: July 25. HOW: Have current NCBS membership, purchase at member price.
September 27-October 3 – IBMA World Of Bluegrass, Nashville Convention Center, Nashville, TN. ENDS: July 7 (full discount), August 13 (partial discount). HOW: Have valid NCBS membership, register as member of IBMA Organizational Member NCBS.
Join The NCBS.
Posted Jun 4th, 2010
by Michael Hall in
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Here are the key upcoming summer dates for members of the Northern California Bluegrass Society:
June 1 — NCBS member discount tickets for June 13, 22, 23 Mountain Winery Concerts go on sale.
June 13 — Bela Fleck & Chick Corea concert.
June 15 — Candidate Statements due, NCBS Board election.
June 22, 23 — Steve Martin & Steep Canyon Rangers concerts.
July 25 — Last day to use NCBS member discount by purchase of Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival advance tickets.
August 11 — Mailed ballots due at PO Box, NCBS Board election.
August 13 — Nominations open for 2011 Northern California Bluegrass Awards.
August 13-15 — Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival.
August 14 — NCBS Board election.
Join the NCBS on this website.
Posted May 31st, 2010
by Michael Hall in
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