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, 2012).
  • Male Vocalist: Billy Pitrone (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012), Yoseff Tucker (2010)
  • Female Vocalist: Diana Donnelly (2008, 2009), A. J. Lee (2010, 2011), Molly Tuttle (2012).
  • Guitar Player: Jerry Ashford (2008), Glenn Houston (2009), Yoseff Tucker (2009, 2010, 2012), Molly Tuttle (2011).
  • Mandolin Player: Butch Waller (2008, 2009), Kim Elking (2009), Ed Neff (2010, 2011), Pete Hicks (2011), Michael Tuttle (2012).
  • Banjo Player:  Bill Evans (2008), Larry Cohea (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012), Luke Abbott (2012).
  • Fiddle Player: Annie Staninec (2008, 2009, 2010), Pete Hicks (2011), Paul Shelasky (2011), Jack Tuttle (2012).
  • Dobro Player: Jim Mintun (2008, 2009, 2011, 2012), Kathy Barwick (2010)
  • Bass Player: Lisa Burns (2008, 2009, 2012), Paul Knight (2010), Dan Booth (2011), Louise Mintun (2012).

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

  • Steve Baker (2012)
  • Richard Brooks (2012)
  • Glenn Christensen (2009)
  • Dick Clark (2010)
  • Joyce Clark (2010)
  • Tom Diamant (2011)
  • Dick Dowell (2010)
  • Judy Dowell (2010)
  • Ray Edlund (2011)
  • Bruce Edmundson (2012)
  • “Cuzin” Al Knoth (2009)
  • Mike McKinley (2012)
  • Carl Pagter (2008)
  • Jake Quesenberry (2008)
  • Karen Quick (2009)
  • Eric Rice (2011)
  • Jack Sadler (2008)
  • Mary Tilson (2011)

News

2013 Northern California Bluegrass Awards Finalists Are Announced

The voters have spoken. Here are the Finalists for the 2013 Northern California Bluegrass Awards. Congratulations!

1. Bluegrass Band

Bean Creek

Blue & Lonesome

Central Valley Boys

Dark Hollow

Snap Jackson & The Knock On Wood Players

Windy Hill

2. Male Vocalist

Luke Abbott

Pete Hicks

John Kornhauser

Billy Pitrone

Yoseff Tucker

3. Female Vocalist

Pam Brandon aka Belle Monroe

Sarah Eblen

Kim Elking

A. J. Lee

4. Guitar

Billy Pitrone

David Thom

Yoseff Tucker

Yvonne Walbroehl

Mike Wilhoyte

5. Mandolin

Ed Cirimele

Kim Elking

Pete Hicks

Ed Neff

Nate Schwartz

Roger Siminoff

6. Banjo

Luke Abbott

Larry Cohea

Rob Horgan

Snap Jackson

Victor Skidanenko

7. Fiddle

Pete Hicks

Paul Lee

Ed Neff

Mark Wardenburg

Lee Anne Welch

8. Dobro

Lisa Berman

Will Forte

Rachel Franklin

Jim Mintun

Charlie Wallace

9. Bass

Lisa Burns

Dave Gooding

Jennifer Kitchen

Linda Maki

Louise Mintun

Suzanne Suwanda

The Northern California Bluegrass Awards will be presented in Redwood City on Saturday, January 26, 2013. The ceremony and concert is part of the FREE weekend-long Northern California Bluegrass Society Bluegrass On Broadway Festival.

Pioneering Bluegrass Women To Be Honored At January 26, 2013 Awards Ceremony In Redwood City

Four Bay Area women bluegrass pioneers will be honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards on January 26, 2013 at the Sixth Annual Northern California Bluegrass Awards. The honorees:

- Kim Elking

- Kathy Kallick

- Laurie Lewis

- Beth Weil

The Northern California Bluegrass Awards are part of the Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Bluegrass On Broadway Festival held in Redwood City, with principal financial support from the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, the Redwood City Public Library, and the Tapestry Church.

Four-Day Reminder: November 30 Is Due Date For Second Round Bluegrass Awards Ballots

Four-Day Reminder: Second Round Ballots for the 2013 Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due from Northern California Bluegrass Society Members on this Friday, November 30, 2012.

The Awards Ceremony will be held on Saturday, January 26, 2013, 3:00-5:00pm, as part of the FREE NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival in Redwood City.

One Week Reminder: Northern California Bluegrass Awards Ballots Due November 30

One Week Reminder: Second Round Ballots from Northern California Bluegrass Society Members for the 2013 Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due on November 30, 2012.

The Awards Ceremony will be held in the Main Hall of the Tapestry Church in Redwood City on Saturday, January 26, 2013, from 3:00-5:00pm, as part of the FREE NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival.

Roster Of Northern California Bluegrass Awards Lifetime Achievement Honorees

The following have been honored with Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Northern California Bluegrass Awards, 2008-2012:

Steve Baker (2012)
Richard Brooks (2012)
Glenn Christensen (2009)
Dick Clark (2010)
Joyce Clark (2010)
Tom Diamant (2011)
Dick Dowell (2010)
Judy Dowell (2010)
Ray Edlund (2011)
Bruce Edmundson (2012)
Karen Quick (2009)
“Cuzin” Al Knoth (2009)
Mike McKinley (2012)
Carl Pagter (2008)
Jake Quesenberry (2008)
Eric Rice (2011)
Jack Sadler (2008)
Mary Tilson (2011)

The 2013 Northern California Bluegrass Awards will be held on Saturday, January 26, as part of the FREE January 24-27, 2013 NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival, presented by the Northern California Bluegrass Society with principal financial support from the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, Redwood City Public Library, and the Tapestry Church.