SCVFA

NOTICE: Santa Clara County continues on a very conservative path. Sadly, due to these strict rules, SCVFA still can not sponsor any large gathering, even in the Park. SCVFA members will hold a small live jam (non-SCVFA sponsored), by reservation and will broadcast this jam on Zoom from 1:00 -4:00. The first hour will be a Slow Jam. It is far from perfect, but does help keep us connected. One person may lead and others play along while muted. Some counties have relax...ed their restrictions to a greater extent. Check your local county restrictions and CONSIDER ORGANIZING YOUR OWN SMALL JAM consistent with their regulations. Ultimately the safety and well being of our members is of utmost importance. The board will be discussing how we can safely hold jams and what modifications may be needed to proceed when jams resume. Check this website, SCVFA's Facebook page, The Fiddler's Rag (our member Newsletter) and President Susan Goodis' monthly email reminder for updates. Email [email protected] to sign up for electronic announcements for information on SCVFA virtual events. Stay healthy and let music bring you joy.

24th ANNUAL SCHOOLHOUSE FIDDLING BEE Sunday, October 11, 2020 starting at 2:30 PM, streaming on-line from the Old Avoca, Nebraska Schoolhouse. This event is opened to any acoustic bowed string instrument. No electric or amplified instruments are allowed.... - A video of each entry must be recorded by the contestant and submitted as an email attachment sent to [email protected] by midnight on September 11, 2020. More information: https://www.greenblattandseay.com/schoolhouse_fiddling_bee., or e-mail [email protected].

SCVFA Members: Dave David Wilson, Todd Townsend, Autumn Rose, and Mary Kennedy are winners! Safe Jam Contest Hoot n Holler has won THIRD PRIZE! Here are comments from our judges: Good lead vocal energy.... Loved the enthusiasm. Good Honky Tonk tune! Not a jam session but a good job. Simple and efficient. Very enjoyable. Like the song you choose. Not done that much. Nod to Hank. You all sounded good. Good m.c. work and outfits! Cool banjo break. Good rhythm and delivery and spirit. Nice trees! Congratulations! We all miss the Sunday park jams. See more

This event is happening in three days

How many SCVFA members will be participating? I hope it's everyone.

I'm signed up to play. Hoping more folks will join in too

27th Annual Good Old Fashioned Bluegrass Festival FREE Online - Saturday August 8 Sponsored by The Northern California Bluegrass Society... 5:00-8:10 pm. Coming to a computer near you! The link for the show (will become live on August 8): https://youtu.be/3AYNjTykOtM SATURDAY, August 8 5:00pm The Brookdale Bluegrass Band 5:40pm Sully Tuttle ‘tweener 5:50 The Goat Hill Girls 6:30 BanjerDan Mazer ‘tweener 6:40 AJ Lee & Blue Summit 7:20 Robert Cornelius & Suzanne Suwanda ‘tweener 7:30 Michael Fisher & Joanne Tanner (ends 8:10pm) Thanks for your support!