Pleasantview Hall
10860 57 Avenue, Edmonton

Wednesday Workshops
Vocals with Kayla Hotte and Erin Kushniruk

Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Pleasantview Community Hall - 10860 57 Avenue, Edmonton
7:00 to 8:30 pm

NBCMS Members - $12.00
Non-Members - $15.00 (Why aren’t you a member yet? Click Here to Join)

ONLY 15 PARTICIPANTS PER WORKSHOP - REGISTER EARLY

2024 NBCMS Fall Jam Camp
at Gull Lake Centre

October 18 to 20, 2024

LET’S JAM…FOR A WHOLE WEEKEND IN OCTOBER!

Halfway between Edmonton and Calgary is the Gull Lake Centre. 

Come to the NBCMS Jam Camp October 18-20 where the music is EVERYWHERE! The numerous jamming circles are big and small, take your pick. 
The Gull Lake Centre offers comfortable accommodations, delicious meals and a relaxed setting. Nothing to do but play music and make your bed…optional. 

The October Jam Camp satisfies the need to collaborate with others to create music together. The Jam Camp is a real treat, sign up!

For more information about the jam camp contact Anna at info@bluegrassnorth.com. She can answer your questions.

More About Gull Lake Centre

Gull Lake Centre is a small, cozy facility with the perfect layout for finding the right jam. Slide into your slippers, grab your instrument, and head down the hall, your gonna find a jam. Finish that jam, walk up some stairs and there it is, another jam, then another hallway leading to another jam. It just goes on and on like that all weekend. Doesn’t that sound like a great weekend!

The building has undergone an upgrade, new beds, carpet and the likes.
A choice of dorm accommodations for singles or private rooms (2 to a room, shared bathrooms with showers).

The nice thing about the building is the quaint jamming spaces. There are 5 lounge areas within the building to host a jam.
We also have access to a simple kitchen where you can put your snacks and keep your beverages cold. 

The Northern Bluegrass Circle sponsors the October Jam Camp and welcomes all musicians with a passion for sharing and learning. There will be opportunities to play bluegrass, country, folk, swing and old time. 

gulllakecentre.ca

2024 NBCMS Fall Jam Camp
at Gull Lake Centre

October 18 to 20, 2024

LET’S JAM…FOR A WHOLE WEEKEND IN OCTOBER!

Halfway between Edmonton and Calgary is the Gull Lake Centre. 

Come to the NBCMS Jam Camp October 18-20 where the music is EVERYWHERE! The numerous jamming circles are big and small, take your pick. 
The Gull Lake Centre offers comfortable accommodations, delicious meals and a relaxed setting. Nothing to do but play music and make your bed…optional. 

The October Jam Camp satisfies the need to collaborate with others to create music together. The Jam Camp is a real treat, sign up!

For more information about the jam camp contact Anna at info@bluegrassnorth.com. She can answer your questions.

More About Gull Lake Centre

Gull Lake Centre is a small, cozy facility with the perfect layout for finding the right jam. Slide into your slippers, grab your instrument, and head down the hall, your gonna find a jam. Finish that jam, walk up some stairs and there it is, another jam, then another hallway leading to another jam. It just goes on and on like that all weekend. Doesn’t that sound like a great weekend!

The building has undergone an upgrade, new beds, carpet and the likes.
A choice of dorm accommodations for singles or private rooms (2 to a room, shared bathrooms with showers).

The nice thing about the building is the quaint jamming spaces. There are 5 lounge areas within the building to host a jam.
We also have access to a simple kitchen where you can put your snacks and keep your beverages cold. 

The Northern Bluegrass Circle sponsors the October Jam Camp and welcomes all musicians with a passion for sharing and learning. There will be opportunities to play bluegrass, country, folk, swing and old time. 

gulllakecentre.ca

2024 NBCMS Fall Jam Camp
at Gull Lake Centre

October 18 to 20, 2024

LET’S JAM…FOR A WHOLE WEEKEND IN OCTOBER!

Halfway between Edmonton and Calgary is the Gull Lake Centre. 

Come to the NBCMS Jam Camp October 18-20 where the music is EVERYWHERE! The numerous jamming circles are big and small, take your pick. 
The Gull Lake Centre offers comfortable accommodations, delicious meals and a relaxed setting. Nothing to do but play music and make your bed…optional. 

The October Jam Camp satisfies the need to collaborate with others to create music together. The Jam Camp is a real treat, sign up!

For more information about the jam camp contact Anna at info@bluegrassnorth.com. She can answer your questions.

More About Gull Lake Centre

Gull Lake Centre is a small, cozy facility with the perfect layout for finding the right jam. Slide into your slippers, grab your instrument, and head down the hall, your gonna find a jam. Finish that jam, walk up some stairs and there it is, another jam, then another hallway leading to another jam. It just goes on and on like that all weekend. Doesn’t that sound like a great weekend!

The building has undergone an upgrade, new beds, carpet and the likes.
A choice of dorm accommodations for singles or private rooms (2 to a room, shared bathrooms with showers).

The nice thing about the building is the quaint jamming spaces. There are 5 lounge areas within the building to host a jam.
We also have access to a simple kitchen where you can put your snacks and keep your beverages cold. 

The Northern Bluegrass Circle sponsors the October Jam Camp and welcomes all musicians with a passion for sharing and learning. There will be opportunities to play bluegrass, country, folk, swing and old time. 

gulllakecentre.ca

Wednesday Workshops
Mandolin with Marc Ladouceur

Wednesday, October 16, 2024
Pleasantview Community Hall - 10860 57 Avenue, Edmonton
7:00 to 8:30 pm

NBCMS Members - $12.00
Non-Members - $15.00 (Why aren’t you a member yet? Click Here to Join)

ONLY 15 PARTICIPANTS PER WORKSHOP - REGISTER EARLY

Wednesday Workshops
Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar with Matt Hotte

Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Pleasantview Community Hall - 10860 57 Avenue, Edmonton
7:00 to 8:30 pm

NBCMS Members - $12.00
Non-Members - $15.00 (Why aren’t you a member yet? Click Here to Join)

TICKETS:
• NBCMS Members $18.00
• Non-Members $20.00

2024 NBCMS Mid Point Jam Camp
at Gull Lake Centre

March 15 to 17, 2024

Come to the Mid Point Jam Camp, where music is EVERYWHERE!
The numerous welcoming jamming circles are big and small, take your pick.

The Jam camp caters to musicians. Whatever you play you will find someone who also plays that style.

The Northern Bluegrass Circle sponsors the Jam Camp and welcomes all musicians with a passion for sharing and learning. There will be opportunities to play bluegrass, country, folk, swing and old time. 

For more information about the jam camp contact Anna at info@bluegrassnorth.com. She can answer your questions.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

gulllakecentre.ca

2024 NBCMS Mid Point Jam Camp
at Gull Lake Centre

March 15 to 17, 2024

Come to the Mid Point Jam Camp, where music is EVERYWHERE!
The numerous welcoming jamming circles are big and small, take your pick.

The Jam camp caters to musicians. Whatever you play you will find someone who also plays that style.

The Northern Bluegrass Circle sponsors the Jam Camp and welcomes all musicians with a passion for sharing and learning. There will be opportunities to play bluegrass, country, folk, swing and old time. 

For more information about the jam camp contact Anna at info@bluegrassnorth.com. She can answer your questions.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

gulllakecentre.ca

2024 NBCMS Mid Point Jam Camp at Gull Lake Centre

March 15 to 17, 2024

Come to the Mid Point Jam Camp, where music is EVERYWHERE!
The numerous welcoming jamming circles are big and small, take your pick.

The Jam camp caters to musicians. Whatever you play you will find someone who also plays that style.

The Northern Bluegrass Circle sponsors the Jam Camp and welcomes all musicians with a passion for sharing and learning. There will be opportunities to play bluegrass, country, folk, swing and old time. 

For more information about the jam camp contact Anna at info@bluegrassnorth.com. She can answer your questions.

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

gulllakecentre.ca

2024 NBCMS Winter Jam Camp at Camp He Ho Ha

January 19 to 21, 2024

Come to the January Jam Camp, where music is down every hallway and in almost every room. The numerous welcoming jamming circles are big and small, take your pick.

Camp He Ho Ha offers the best accommodation, food and setting.

Prices are as low as $215 for very spacious and comfortable dorm accommodation to $249 for semi-private accommodation (two to a room).

The Jam camp caters to musicians. Whatever you play you will find someone who also plays that style.

The Northern Bluegrass Circle sponsors the Jam Camp and welcomes all musicians with a passion for sharing and learning. There will be opportunities to play bluegrass, country, folk, swing and old time.

For more information about the jam camp contact Anna at info@bluegrassnorth.com. She can answer your questions.

2024 NBCMS Winter Jam Camp at Camp He Ho Ha

January 19 to 21, 2024

Come to the January Jam Camp, where music is down every hallway and in almost every room. The numerous welcoming jamming circles are big and small, take your pick.

Camp He Ho Ha offers the best accommodation, food and setting.

Prices are as low as $215 for very spacious and comfortable dorm accommodation to $249 for semi-private accommodation (two to a room).

The Jam camp caters to musicians. Whatever you play you will find someone who also plays that style.

The Northern Bluegrass Circle sponsors the Jam Camp and welcomes all musicians with a passion for sharing and learning. There will be opportunities to play bluegrass, country, folk, swing and old time.

For more information about the jam camp contact Anna at info@bluegrassnorth.com. She can answer your questions.

2024 NBCMS Winter Jam Camp at Camp He Ho Ha

January 19 to 21, 2024

Come to the January Jam Camp, where music is down every hallway and in almost every room. The numerous welcoming jamming circles are big and small, take your pick.

Camp He Ho Ha offers the best accommodation, food and setting.

Prices are as low as $215 for very spacious and comfortable dorm accommodation to $249 for semi-private accommodation (two to a room).

The Jam camp caters to musicians. Whatever you play you will find someone who also plays that style.

The Northern Bluegrass Circle sponsors the Jam Camp and welcomes all musicians with a passion for sharing and learning. There will be opportunities to play bluegrass, country, folk, swing and old time.

For more information about the jam camp contact Anna at info@bluegrassnorth.com. She can answer your questions.

NBCMS Christmas Party

December 20, 2023
Pleasantview Community Hall 10860-57 Ave.
Doors open 5:30pm
Turkey Dinner catered by Buttercup Bistro 6:00 pm

Bix Mix Boys Concert 7:15pm followed by jamming. Bring your instruments

NBCMS Members $25
Non-Members $30 (Become a member now and SAVE!)

Tickets at the door $30 (we’ll probably sell out so get your tickets early!)

THE NBCMS 2023 FALL JAM CAMP

September 22 to 24, 2023 at Camp He Ho Ha

Get ready for all the jamming you can handle! All weekend long!
Meet friends old and new.
The camp caters to confident jammers, and there’ll be all kinds of genres to “pick” from, like bluegrass, old tyme, folk/country, swing, or start your own jam.

Semi-private and dorm style accommodations and meals are included.

Weekend packages start at only $215.00.

THE NBCMS 2023 FALL JAM CAMP

September 22 to 24, 2023 at Camp He Ho Ha

Get ready for all the jamming you can handle! All weekend long!
Meet friends old and new.
The camp caters to confident jammers, and there’ll be all kinds of genres to “pick” from, like bluegrass, old tyme, folk/country, swing, or start your own jam.

Semi-private and dorm style accommodations and meals are included.

Weekend packages start at only $215.00.

THE NBCMS 2023 FALL JAM CAMP

September 22 to 24, 2023 at Camp He Ho Ha

Get ready for all the jamming you can handle! All weekend long!
Meet friends old and new.
The camp caters to confident jammers, and there’ll be all kinds of genres to “pick” from, like bluegrass, old tyme, folk/country, swing, or start your own jam.

Semi-private and dorm style accommodations and meals are included.

Weekend packages start at only $215.00.

Jessie & The Gents

100% Handmade Music for a Blueberry Wind-up Concert, Jam & BBQ

Jessie & the Gents wanted to take things slowly, but after an extended gallop, They have firmly arrived on the country-acoustic scene. The joy and the fire felt by this acoustic crew clearly shines through in their Music. They perform originals, as well as songs from Alison Krauss, Norah Jones and others, simply executed but played with much love and enthusiasm, and to a very high Standard.
They deliver a really pleasurable listening experience and love to jam. This makes them the perfect fit for a fun and entertaining evening.

Wednesday August 9, 2023
Pleasantview Community Hall - 10860 - 57 Ave, Edmonton
Doors 5:30 PM
BBQ 6:00 PM
Concert 7:00 PM
Jamming to follow, bring your instruments!
Advanced tickets available on-line NBCMS Members $18. Non-members $20.
Tickets at the Door $20.

NBCMS Workshops at the Blueberry Music Festival

A Friday Blueberry Festival pass is required to access this workshop.
A FESTIVAL PASS IS NOT INCLUDED WITH THIS PURCHASE

We are fortunate to be able to host our Acoustic Music Workshop Clinics again this year on Friday August 4th of the Blueberry Music Festival weekend and have engaged 2 of the bands performing at festival this year. Chris Jones & the Night Drivers and the Becky Buller Band.  We are thrilled to offer you instruction with these accomplished and skilled artists.

The Clinics will start at 10:00 AM and end at 2:30 PM with a break for lunch.

Friday Workshop Pass is only $55.00 + GST

Choose from these great instructors:

• Harmony Singing with Chris & Sally Jones

• Mandolin with Mark Stoffel (Chris Jones and the Night Drivers)

• Upright Bass with Marshall Wilborn (Chris Jones and the Night Drivers)

• Beginner Banjo with Grace Van’t Hof (Chris Jones and the Night Drivers)

• Beginner Clawhammer Banjo with Becky Buller (Becky Buller Band)

• Guitar with Jacob Groopman (Becky Buller Band)

• Intermediate/Advanced Banjo with Ned Luberecki (Becky Buller Band)

• Fiddle with Kalia Yeagle (Bill & the Belles)

• Old-Timey Guitar with Kris Truelson (Bill & the Belles)

The Barrel Boys

The Barrel Boys, hailing from Toronto, are a 5 piece bluegrass powerhouse featuring rich vocal harmonies, killer picking, and a fun-loving, down-to-earth stage presence.

The Barrel Boys are a unique staple of Canadian roots music. Informed by the deep traditions of bluegrass, country, old-time, and Americana, The Boys have crafted their own unmistakable sound into an exuberant and deeply soulful musical experience.

The Barrel Boys will also be performing at the
Shady Grove Bluegrass Music Festival July 14-16, 2023

Wednesday July 12, 2023
Pleasantview Community Hall - 10860 - 57 Ave, Edmonton
Doors 6:30 PM
Concert 7:00 PM
Jamming to follow
Advanced tickets available on-line NBCMS Members $12. Non-members $15.
Tickets at the Door $15.

AGM & Election of the Board

February 8, 2023

Pleasantview Community Hall 10860-57 Ave. Edmonton, AB

Calling all Northern Bluegrass Circle Members

We would like to hear your ideas and your feedback.
Would you like to be part of an amazing board or be more involved?
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting and Election of the Board.

6:30-7:30pm Networking, refreshments and snacks. 
7:00-7:30pm Performance by Kayla & Matt Hotte 
7:35pm AGM & Elections 
Jamming to follow