San Francisco Bluegrass & Old-Time Festival

The NCBS San Francisco Bluegrass and Old-Time Festival, held each Feburary, will mark  its 13th anniversary in 2012.  The festival features many wonderful performances, workshops, and dances spread over multiple days and venues throughout San Francisco and the SF Bay Area.

For full details, please visit the SFBOT festival website at http://www.sfbluegrass.org

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Call For Entries For NCBS SFBOT February 18 Band Contest

The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s 13th Annual San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival will hold a Band Contest on Saturday February 18, 2012, 3:00-6:00pm, at the Swedish American Hall, 2174 Market Street in San Francisco. This new event will open the festival to exciting emerging bluegrass talent.

Non-touring bands should apply as soon as possible for a chance to be included in this contest.

Swedish American Hall, San Francisco

Swedish American Hall, San Francisco

Six Bluegrass Bands and six Old-Time Bands will be selected to play in the contest.  A cash prize will go to the best band in each genre, along with an official invitation to play at the 2014 SFBOT!

Submit your band by e-mail to Contest Director (Jon Steel) jonlee0483 (at) aol (dot) com with band name, bluegrass or old-time, very brief promo blurb, & recent gigs.

The contest is part of the 10-day SFBOT, which runs February 10-19 at venues throughout San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, & Marin Counties.

Complete Festival Schedule

NCBS San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival Coming To Cafe Du Nord & Other Venues

The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival returns to venues throughout San Francisco, Alameda, Marin & Contra Costa Counties, February 10-19, 2012, including shows at SF’s Cafe du Nord. Full details are on the Official Festival Website.

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NCBS San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival Set For February 10-19, 2012

freight-signThe NCBS San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival will be held February 10-19, 2012 at venues throughout San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin Counties. The festival has been organized by the NCBS SFBOT Committee since 2000. Admission to the many shows ranges from FREE to modest to meaningful. Enjoy!

Complete SFBOT Festival Schedule

Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally

Nell Robinson & Jim Nunally

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SFBOT Benefit Concert Set For January 12 At Cafe Du Nord

The annual NCBS San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival Benefit Show will be held at Cafe du Nord in San Francisco on Thursday, January 12, 2012 at 8:00pm. Bands: Buck Wild & The Boss Hossers, Misisipi Mike & The Midnight Gamblers, The Creak and The Juncos, hosted by organizer Shelby Ash.

cafedunordThe 13th Annual SFBOT will come to venues in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa and Marin Counties February 10-19. The NCBS festival is produced by the Northern California Bluegrass Society SFBOT Committee chaired by Tom Lucas.

NCBS San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival No. 13 Set For February 10-19

The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s 13th Annual San Francisco Bluegrass & Old Time Festival will be held at various venues in San Francisco, Alameda, Contra Costa, and Marin counties. The 10-day run will be February 10-19, 2012.

Rita Hosking

Rita Hosking

The annual SFBOT Benefit Concert will be held on Thursday evening January 12 at Cafe du Nord in San Francisco.

Complete SFBOT Festival Schedule