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

One Week Reminder: September 19 Is Last Day For Northern California Bluegrass Awards Nominations

One Week Reminder: The last day for NCBS members to nominate their favorite bands and musicians for the 2012 Northern California Bluegrass Awards is September 19, 2011 (E-Mail Nominations) hallmw (at) gmail (dot) com are now being accepted. The last time the NCBS Information Booth will also be open to accept in-person nominations will be at the Bluegrassin’ In The Foothills Festival this weekend in Plymouth (for those who wish to fill out the paper forms).

The awards honor primarily non-touring Northern California bluegrass bands and musicians in nine categories: Band, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, and Bass.

The Awards Show will be held on January 28, 2012 as part of the FREE Fifth Annual Bluegrass On Broadway Festival, set for January 27-29 in Redwood City. The festival is supported by the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, the Redwood City Public Library, the One World Montessori School, and the Tapestry Church.

Two Week Reminder: Northern California Bluegrass Awards Nominations Due September 19

Two Week Reminder: Nominations for the 2012 Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due by September 19, 2011.

(E-Mail Nominations) hallmw (at) gmail (dot) com are now being accepted from NCBS Members.

The NCBS Information Booth will also be open to accept in-person nominations at area events up through the Bluegrassin’ In The Foothills Festival in Plymouth (September 16-18) for those who wish to fill out the paper forms.

The awards honor primarily non-touring Northern California bluegrass bands and musicians in nine categoriesBand, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, and Bass.

The Awards Show will be held on January 28, 2012 as part of the Fifth Annual Bluegrass On Broadway Festival, set for January 27-29 in Redwood City.

NCBS Member Nominations For Northern California Bluegrass Awards Due September 19

Nominations for the 2012 Northern California Bluegrass Awards are due by September 19, 2011. The NCBS Information Booth will be open to accept in-person nominations at area events up through the Bluegrassin’ In The Foothills Festival in Plymouth for those who wish to fill out the paper forms.  (E-Mail Nominations) hallmw (at) gmail (dot) com are also accepted.

The awards honor primarily non-touring Northern California bluegrass bands and musicians in nine categories: Band, Male Vocalist, Female Vocalist, Guitar, Banjo, Mandolin, Fiddle, Dobro, and Bass.

The Awards Show will be held on January 28, 2012 in Redwood City as part of the Fifth Annual Bluegrass On Broadway Festival, set for January 27-29. The FREE festival receives principal financial support from the Redwood City Civic Cultural Commission, the Redwood City Public Library, the One World Montessori School and the Tapestry Church.

Dan Booth To Be Honored As Best Bass Player On May 7 In Santa Clara

Dan Booth, Best Bass Player

Dan Booth, Best Bass Player

Just as the members of the Northern California Bluegrass Society were voting Dan Booth the 2011 Best Bass Player in the Northern California Bluegrass Awards, he was taking his career to the mile-high level as the newest member of the nationally-touring Spring Creek band from Lyons, Colorado. He couldn’t make it to California for the January 29 awards ceremony at Bluegrass On Broadway in Redwood City. However, he is back with his mates in the Kathy Kallick Band this week for a short Northern California tour, and will be honored on Saturday, May 7, at the  Mission City Coffee Roasting Company in Santa Clara. The award will be presented by NCBS representative Paul Inman.

Fiddling Cricket presents The Kathy Kallick Band, May 7, 8:00pm, Mission City Coffee Roasting Company, 2221 The Alameda, Santa Clara.

Sunday At The Free NCBS Bluegrass On Broadway Festival In Redwood City

Saturday’s concert and awards show was fun! A big crowd, good music, and a nice jam to end the day. See you at the film festival Sunday!

SUNDAY, JANUARY 30

NCBS International Bluegrass Music Museum Film Festival:

Noon-5:00pm, Community Room, Redwood City Main Library, 1044 Middlefield Road. Host: Carl Pagter, IBMM Trustee.

The Eventful Life Of Al HawkesAndrew Jawitz, Rockhouse Mountain Productions, Conway, NH.

Unbroken: The Pearl Bluegrass Circle, Winston Hall & Donna Chance, Mystic Films, Shreveport, LA. (Audience discussion with Winston Hall & Donna Chance)

The Mast Farm Inn Sessions (A Study In Songwriting), Craig Havighurst, String Theory Media, Nashville, TN.

Discover Bluegrass “Bluegrass Today” Segment with A. J. Lee & Max Schwartz, International Bluegrass Music Association, Nashville, TN.

The Legends Concert, ROMP 2005, International Bluegrass Music Museum, Owensboro, KY.

Sunday Evening Closing Concert:

6:30-9:00pm — Bluegrass & Jazz Concert, Woodside Road United Methodist Church, 2000 Woodside Road, with the Woodside Road Players and the Healing Stream Bluegrass Band.