The Dry Branch Fire Squad is a veteran bluegrass band founded in 1976, led by mandolin player and master of dry wit, Ron Thomason. Other current members include Brian Aldridge on guitar, Tom Boyd on banjo, and Dan Russell on bass. Their latest of a dozen releases over the decades demonstrates they’ve only gotten better…
Nell Robinson with John Reischman & The Jaybirds
By Folk Department | Published February 12th, 2011Bluegrass on Valentine’s Day? No lack of love songs there…the Bay Area’s rising star Nell Robinson joins veteran bluegrassers and multiple Canadian Folk Music Award winners John Reischman and the Jaybirds for an evening of tight harmonies and virtuoso picking Monday, February 14, 2011, at Don Quixote’s, 6275 Highway 9, Felton, CA, starting at 7:30pm….
Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair this Saturday (5/1) – Free!
By Music Director | Published April 30th, 2010The Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society presents the 24th Annual Santa Cruz Bluegrass Fair this Saturday, May 1, Noon-5:00pm at the Duck Pond Stage in San Lorenzo Park, downtown Santa Cruz. This free event kicks off International Bluegrass Month (May) featuring performances by five bands (Harmony Grits, Mountain Drive, Down Beets, Family Hogwash, Faux Renwah) and…
Sunday on Backroads!
By Music Director | Published April 9th, 2010Mary McCaslin and Steve Palazzo will be playing live on Backroads from Noon-2pm this coming Sunday, April 11. Mary is a folk singer extraordinaire (and former KZSC DJ!) and has returned home to Santa Cruz after completing a national tour. She’ll be joined by Steve Palazzo, local flatpicking guitar guru and singer with the bluegrass…
Special awards edition of Backroads airs tomorrow!
By Music Director | Published January 30th, 2010Attention bluegrass lovers: Tomorrow’s beloved Backroads show will be honoring the fact that it’s awards season by airing the 20th Annual International Bluegrass Music Awards Show. The show will feature performances by The Grascals, Dale Ann Bradley, Dailey & Vincent, Steve Martin (yes, that Steve Martin) and lots lots more. Tune in this (and every)…