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The San Diego Bluegrass Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation dedicated to the preservation and promotion of bluegrass music in the San Diego area. 

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SDBS is a member of the
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Looking for bluegrass music in San Diego? You're in the right place!

Ezra at the Boll Weevil open mic The San Diego Bluegrass Society sponsors a wide variety of bluegrass music events, including regular Tuesday events with open mics and jam sessions for San Diegans and visitors who desire to play bluegrass in a group setting, with a featured band on the 4th Tuesday. SDBS also sponsors bluegrass concerts by nationally recognized bands touring through our region, along with workshops and other educational activities.

Check out our Events+Calendar page for details. Better yet, sign up for our email list and we'll keep you informed of special events. Best of all, join the SDBS for our monthly e-newsletter, special member discounts, and more, You'll enjoy becoming part of our family-friendly community, and knowing that your support keeps bluegrass music alive and well in San Diego.

May Featured Band: Next Generation
Tues., May 28, 2013 8 pm at the Boll Weevil

Next Generation

Next Generation is Orion Johanning on banjo, Zach Caplinger on guitar, Sebastian Green on mandolin, and Steve Green on bass. True to their name, this group of talented teens (with Sebastian's dad Steve) brings stunning instrumentation, strong vocals, and hard driving bluegrass to all their performances. You won't want to miss this one!

$5 suggested donation. 4th Tuesday details>> 

Summergrass

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With our sister organization in San Diego, The North San Diego County Bluegrass and Folk Club, we co-produce Summergrass, a premier 3-day bluegrass festival held each August. Visit the Summergrass website to see the linup and to check out the details of this year's festival to be held August 16-18, 2013.

Summergrass is looking for a quality grpahic designer to take ove working on T shirt designs. Read details here.

Free Music Outreach with Emma's Gut Bucket Band

Emma's Gut Bucket Band on stage

SDBS has an active music outreach program with Emma’s Gut Bucket Band, bringing bluegrass music and instruction to public and private schools, senior centers, assisted living facilities, homeless centers and the like at no cost. We also offer a lending library of instructional materials, plus an instrument lending Library, to our members. An instrument donation program is also available. Send us an email for info: info@sandiegobluegrass.org.
 

Upcoming events

Bluegrass Day at the Fair! Saturday June 8, 2013, Del Mar Fair Grounds. Join the band scramble on or before May 10 and get free admission for yourself and one guest, and while they last, a free parking pass! Learn about the scramble, read the rules, and get info on how to enter by clicking here for details. Want to earn admission and parking as a volunteer? Click here for details. Are you 16 or under, or know someone who is, who might like to participate in the yourth performance? Click here for details.

See a full listing of upcoming events on our Events+Calendar page.

Featured Articles

So Long Doc, Earl & Doug, by Dan Crary

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A Tribute to Mike Auldridge

Mike Auldridge (photo by Jennie Scott)It is with great sadness that we report that Mike Auldridge passed away on Dec. 29, 2012, one day before his 74th birthday. Visit the Mike Auldridge Tribute site to learn more about MIke: his 2012 National Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Fellowship; his 2007 IBMA Distinguished Achievement Award; and his significant contributions to the Dobro and to bluegrass music.. Rob Ickes' moving eulogy is also posted there, along with a guestbook with hundreds of tributes from his friends and fans.

  

 

Bluegrass Day at the Fair 2012 Photo Gallery
June 30 marked a special day for bluegrass at the Paddock Stage of the San Diego County Fair, as more than 100 bluegrass musicians participated in a day-long presentation of bluegrass music, including sets from some of San Diego's finest bluegrass bands; a band scramble, special kids' presentation, a fiddle demonstration, and more.

Photo Gallery plus a list of band scramble winners here.

Chris Clarke and Plow
Chris Clarke and Plow closed out a great day of music at the San Diego County Fair

 

Looking for a bluegrass band for your event? Let us know, and we'll assist you in locating a band that meets the particular needs of your party or event. Contact: info@sandiegobluegrass.org.