You can become a fan of the Northern California Bluegrass Society on the social networking website Facebook. It’s free and fun. Tip: There are plenty of “NCBS” groups out there, so look for the NCBS Facebook page either under the full name of the Society or at the link <www.facebook.com/the.ncbs?ref=ts>. If you are not already on Facebook, registration is quick, painless, and free of charge.

Here are recent bluegrass instrument thefts reported on the NCBS National Bluegrass Stolen & Missing Instrument Page on this website:

DECEMBER 12 – SEATTLE – Multiple Gibson acoustic instruments, a Kay Bass, and related instruments and equipment were stolen from a private home.

NOVEMBER 23 — NASHVILLE — A Martin D-35 Guitar was stolen from a private home.

OCTOBER 18 – WASHINGTON, DC — A Deering 5-String GDL resonator model banjo with walnut neck and “Mastertone” inlay was stolen on a public street.

Complete information about these and other stolen instruments is on the page, linked under “Stolen/Missing Instruments” in the left column of this website.

Theft victims should immediately self-post to report a theft. Used instrument buyers should check the page before completing a purchase. The page content is searchable. This is a free NCBS service. Please report on the page when the instrument is recovered.

There is bluegrass on the radio all over the Bay Area all week long.  The Northern California Bluegrass Society’s Radio Guide is listed under Resources on this website. Enjoy local bluegrass programming!

You are invited to become a fan of the Northern California Bluegrass Society on Facebook. It’s free and it’s fun!

The Northern California Bluegrass Society is a member of the International Bluegrass Music Association, which provides leadership and professional training in the annual Leadership Bluegrass class.

NCBS members are encouraged to apply for the March 9-11, 2010 class. Applications are due on Friday, November 13, 2009.

NCBS members Larry Carlin of Sausalito, (Michael Hall) hallmw (at) gmail (dot) com of Redwood City, Roger Siminoff of Atascadero, Dana Thorin of Scott’s Valley, and Joe Weed of Los Gatos are Leadership Bluegrass graduates and can provide information and advice about the program.