Northern California Bluegrass Awards

The Northern California Bluegrass Awards are presented during Bluegrass on Broadway. Here is the complete list of award recipients. In some categories there are two recipients in the same year due to ties.

  • Bluegrass Band:  Sidesaddle & Co. (2008), The Mighty Crows (2009),  Dalton Mountain Gang (2010), The Tuttles With A. J. Lee (2011).
  • Male Vocalist: Billy Pitrone (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011), Yoseff Tucker (2010)
  • Female Vocalist: Diana Donnelly (2008, 2009), A. J. Lee (2010, 2011)
  • Guitar Player: Jerry Ashford (2008), Glenn Houston (2009), Yoseff Tucker (2009, 2010), Molly Tuttle (2011).
  • Mandolin Player: Butch Waller (2008, 2009), Kim Elking (2009), Ed Neff (2010, 2011), Pete Hicks (2011).
  • Banjo Player:  Bill Evans (2008), Larry Cohea (2009, 2010, 2011).
  • Fiddle Player: Annie Staninec (2008, 2009, 2010), Pete Hicks (2011), Paul Shelasky (2011).
  • Dobro Player: Jim Mintun (2008, 2009, 2011), Kathy Barwick (2010)
  • Bass Player: Lisa Burns (2008, 2009), Paul Knight (2010), Dan Booth (2011).

The following individuals have been presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards in recognition of their contributions to the Northern California bluegrass scene:

  • Dick Clark (2010)
  • Joyce Clark (2010)
  • Tom Diamant (2011)
  • Dick Dowell (2010)
  • Judy Dowell (2010)
  • Glenn Christensen (2009)
  • Ray Edlund (2011)
  • Karen Quick (2009)
  • “Cuzin” Al Knoth (2009)
  • Carl Pagter (2008)
  • Eric Rice (2011)
  • Jack Sadler (2008)
  • Jake Quesenberry (2008)
  • Mary Tilson (2011)

News

Three-Day Reminder: Northern California Bluegrass Awards Ballots Due This Friday

Three-Day Reminder: January 6, 2012 is the due date for Final Ballots for the Northern California Bluegrass Awards.

The awards ceremony will be held on January 28 from 3:00-5:00pm as part of a day-long concert in Redwood City. The FREE NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival runs January 27-29.

One Week Reminder: Final Ballots From NCBS Members Due On January 6

One Week Reminder: January 6 is the due date for Final  Ballots from Northern California Bluegrass Society Members in the 2012 Northern California Bluegrass Awards.

The FREE awards ceremony and concert in Redwood City will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 as part of the 5th Annual NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival.

Two Week Reminder: Northern California Bluegrass Awards Final Ballots Due January 6

Two Week Reminder: January 6, 2012 is the due date for Final  Ballots from NCBS members in the Northern California Bluegrass Awards.

The awards ceremony will be held on January 28 3:00-5:00pm in Redwood City, as part of the FREE January 27-29, 2012 NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival.

Northern California Bluegrass Awards 2012 Finalists Announced

The voters have selected the finalists for the 2012 Northern California Bluegrass Awards.  There are more than five finalists in some categories due to ties. Congratulations to:

1. Bluegrass Band

Bean Creek

OMGG

Snap Jackson & The Knock On Wood Players

The Tuttles With A. J. Lee

Windy Hill

2. Male Vocalist

Luke Abbott

Snap Jackson

John Kornhauser

Billy Pitrone

Yoseff Tucker

3. Female Vocalist

Pam Brandon aka Belle Monroe

Sarah Eblen

Jennifer Kitchen

A. J. Lee

Hailey Pexton

Molly Tuttle

4. Guitar Player

Billy Pitrone

Yoseff Tucker

Molly Tuttle

Sullivan Tuttle

Marty Varner

5. Mandolin Player

Tom Bekeny

Pete Hicks

Michael Tuttle

Butch Waller

Nina Weisman

6. Banjo Player

Luke Abbott

Larry Chung

Larry Cohea

Victor Skidanenko

Molly Tuttle

7. Fiddle Player

Luke Abbott

Pete Hicks

Chad Manning

Ella Naiman

Paul Shelasky

Jack Tuttle

8. Dobro Player

Luke Abbott

Kathy Barwick

Lisa Berman

Helen Foley

Avram Frankel

Jim Mintun

9. Bass Player

Lisa Burns

Sarah Eblen

Jennifer Kitchen

Louise Mintun

Jack Tuttle

The Northern California Bluegrass Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 28, 2012 as part of the Northern California Bluegrass Society’s January 27-29 Bluegrass On Broadway Festival in Redwood City. FREE.

Second Round NCBA Ballots Due This Thursday, December 15

Three Day Reminder: This Thursday, December 15, 2011 is the due date for Second Round Ballots from NCBS members in the Northern California Bluegrass Awards.

The awards ceremony will be held on January 28 in Redwood City, as part of the FREE January 27-29, 2012 NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival.