Between 1987 and 2009, the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society — and the rest of the Known Bluegrass World — celebrated “May: Worldwide Bluegrass Month.” Now, by decree of the International Bluegrass Music Association, it’s the new, new thing — “September: Worldwide Bluegrass Month.” So, it’s time to get out and enjoy a full month of music, friends and fun.

A bit of housekeeping: The NCBS/SCBS Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair will remain an early MAY event, and will still be our glorious celebration of springtime and the kick-off of the outdoor festival season. It will no longer also celebrate bluegrass month. We look forward to the creation of new fall-related bluegrass month traditions, both locally and internationally. Meanwhile, the coming month is crowded with bluegrass events. See you where the music is!

The Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival will be featured on KPFA Radio, 94.1 FM throughout Northern California and online everywhere this Sunday, August 1 from 3:00-5:00pm.  The rising stars of OMGG will talk about their appearance on the main stage at the GOF and discuss their music and film careers. The band will also perform live on the air. “Pig In A Pen” Host Ray Edlund will give away GOF tickets to station donors and interview NCBS President Michael Hall about the August 13-15, 2010 festival.

Here on YouTube, the Obviously Minors Guys And A Girl perform “More Than A Name On The Wall” at the 2009 GOF.

Programing Note: LIVE Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival music is on the radio on July 4th with Dark Hollow on KPFA, 94.1FM 3:00-5:00pm.

Update: Dark Hollow in KPFA online archives.

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There is much bluegrass music on the radio in the South Bay. Tune in - Turn on:

SUNDAY

KPFA — 94.1FM (Berkeley) — There is attractive music programing on from 11:00am to 5:00pm, with Ray Edlund (”Pig In A Pen”) and Tom Diamant (”Panhandle Country”) doing alternate Sundays from 3:00-5:00pm.

MONDAY

KKUP — 91.5FM (Cupertino) — “Monday Nite Bluegrass” runs 6:00-9:00pm. Hosts: Robbin’ Banks, Mike Russell, Paul Jacobs, and Breakfast Jack.

TUESDAY

KZSU — 90.5FM (Stanford) — “The Sarah Bellum That’s Not Bluegrass Show!” runs 9:00pm-Midnight (note new time), hosted by Lois Kellerman.

SATURDAY

KSCU — 103.3FM (Santa Clara) — “Dead Air,” some Saturdays 10:00am-Noon with Mike Russell.

KKUP — 91.5FM (Cupertino) — 5th Saturdays, 6:00-9:00pm. “Blues To Bluegrass” with Ed Cirimele.

The Northern California Bluegrass Society Information Booth has fliers for all the upcoming NCBS festivals & concerts, plus fliers for all the other summer bluegrass events. The booth will be out during June at these fine area shows:

June 5 –  Bluegrass For The Greenbelt, Dunsmuir-Hellman Estate, Oakland. June 13 – Chick Corea/Bela Fleck NCBS-Sponsored Concert, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga. June 17-20 – CBA Father’s Day Bluegrass Festival, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley. June 22 & 23 — Steve Martin & The Steep Canyon Rangers NCBS-Sponsored Concerts, The Mountain Winery, Saratoga.

Stop by and say hello to our friendly NCBS volunteers. They will help you find some good summer bluegrass fun!

The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s National Stolen & Missing Instrument Page is a FREE service to the bluegrass community and is linked in the left column of this website. Musicians should IMMEDIATELY SELF-POST news of any stolen instruments. Used instrument buyers should CHECK THE PAGE before purchase.