Upcoming events
SDBS continues to monitor the evolving covid situation, including the new Omicron and B2 variants.
Your safety, and that of our volunteers, is paramount to SDBS. So, we recommend that you wear a mask and practice social distancing at our events, encouraging you to use your own good judgment for the safety of yourself and those around you. If you haven't already, we encourage you to consider getting vaccinated and boosted. It's safe and effective.
*The 3rd Monday Slow Jam The 3rd Monday Slow Jam is now meeting in person on the 3rd Monday of the month, at Our Savior's Lutheran Church at 4011 Ohio St., San Diego, CA 92104. For info email Mary Jane Cupp. For info email Mary Jane Cupp
* 4th Tuesday Featued Band event: coming back soon!
* Del Mar Library concerts - coming soon (We Hope!)
* Emma's Gut Bucket Band is temporarily meeting outdoors at Mission Bay Park or online. For info email Mary Jane Cupp.
* Bluegrass Day at the Fair. The 2021 Fair was very scaled back, and did not include Bluegrass Day at the Fair. We tried, but no Bluergass Day at the Fair for 2022 either. But, the powers that be say "next year."
* 4th Sunday Duck Foot Brewery Jam-Next up Sunday July 24, 2022, 1-3 pm 8920 Kenamar Dr #210, San Diego, CA 92121
See a full listing of upcoming events
on our Events+Calendar page.
We welcome them and look forward to their enthusiam and contributions to bluegrass music in San Diego. Here's a listing of your of Directors:
Featured Articles
Essential Listening
Thanks to SDBS Board member and outstanding muscian, Richard Burkett, we are offering our "Essential Listening" series. These are articles interviewing prominent bluegrass musicians, with their recommendations about bluegrass music they consider as essential listening, with links to key samples. Give these a read and let us know what you think. info@sandiegobluegrass.org
What was one of your first influences in bluegrass music?
I loved Laurie Lewis and have all her albums. I guess I lean a little toward the Folk side.
Who is a recent influence?
I have always enjoyed Missy Raines’ playing. Once I saw her live, my bass playing changed immediately to something more creative. Read Chapter 4a here.
Tyler Grant grew up in East County and went on to be the National Flatpicking Champion on guitar, and full-time musician with his band Grant Farm in Colorado. During the pandemic he’s been offering free instructional bluegrass jam sessions online to musicians worldwide. Tyler kindly took time out to answer a few questions about his listening preferences
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