The first round of nominations for the 2011 Northern California Bluegrass Awards opened at the GOF on August 13th and continues through September 20th. The Northern California Bluegrass Awards honor local, primarly non-touring bands and musicians. NCBS members are eligible to nominate their favorites. Stop by the NCBS booth at Jake’s Brown Barn Festival to fill out a nomination form.

The 2011 Northern California Bluegrass Awards presentation will be part of the Bluegrass on Broadway festival, to be held  January 27-30 in Redwood City.

The 4th Annual Bluegrass On Broadway Festival will be held January 27-30, 2011 in historic downtown Redwood City. The FREE festival is presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society with principal financial support from the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, the Redwood City Public Library, and the Tapestry Church.

The Fourth Annual NCBS International Bluegrass Music Museum Film Festival will be held on January 30, 2011 in Redwood City. The film event is part of the 4-day Bluegrass On Broadway Festival presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society.

The festival shows both independent bluegrass-related films and films from the International Bluegrass Music Museum’s Oral History Project.

The deadline for independent film submissions for consideration by the festival is October 25, 2010. Submissions may be sent to Michael Hall, Film  Festival Director, 610 Island Place, Redwood City, CA. 94065.

Principal financial support for Bluegrass On Broadway comes from the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, the Redwood City Public Library, the Friends of the Library, and the Tapestry Church, as well as from other businesses and individuals. Admission is free.

The City of Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission has awarded a base grant for the Northern California Bluegrass Society Bluegrass On Broadway Festival, which will be held in historic downtown Redwood City in January, 2011. These are tough times for arts funding and Redwood City’s strong support for this free, 4-day bluegrass music event is deeply appreciated. More details soon.

Two Northern California Bluegrass Awards winners who missed the March 13 Redwood City ceremony due to a schedule conflict will receive their awards plaques at follow-up ceremonies in the South Bay.

Best Bass Player Paul Knight will be honored during the RBA concert in Mountain View this Saturday, April 10. Best Mandolin Player Ed Neff will be honored during his performance Tuesday, April 13 at Sam’s BBQ in San Jose.

The annual awards are determined by vote  of the members of the Northern California Bluegrass Society. To join the Society, click on “Membership” in the left column of this website. The 2011 nomination process will begin at the August 13-15, 2010 Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival in Tres Pinos and will end in the fall.