NBCMS Spring Workshop Series - Intermediate Flatpicking Guitar with Zachery Robertson
NBCMS Spring Workshop Series
Intermediate Flatpicking Guitar with Zachery Robertson
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Pleasantview Community Hall
10860 57-Ave, Edmonton
7:00-8:30 pm.
Zach was raised in Grande Prairie and his musical career started in earnest with his high school jazz ensemble. Thanks to the encouragement of his music teacher, Zach moved to Edmonton and graduated from Grant McEwan University with a Bachelor of Music (in jazz and contemporary popular music) with a major in composition.
Following in the footsteps of his teachers; Zach has made a career of teaching music including 10 years at Caesar's School of Music in Edmonton. As a multi-instrumentalist, he teaches guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, and mandolin.
Zach also frequently performs with various groups including his stint as the bass player for the River City Playboys. He was also a valuable member of the house band for the RiverCity Bluegrass festival in January.
Join Zack for some tips and tricks including guitar solos made easy. Learn some common fills and licks that can be used in a pinch to enhance your guitar chops.
If you want to take more lessons with Zach, you can speak to him after the workshop or contact him at Caeser’s School of Music.
NBCMS Spring Workshop Series - Fiddle Tricks for Jamming with Jarred Albright
NBCMS Spring Workshop Series
Fiddle Tricks for Jamming with Jarred Albright
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Pleasantview Community Hall
10860 57-Ave, Edmonton
7:00-8:30 pm.
Jarred Albright has played the violin since he was seven years old, and music has been his focus ever since. He discovered the joys of fiddle style and spent his early years with the Calgary Fiddlers performing over a hundred times a year before entering post-secondary to pursue jazz performance at Grant MacEwan University.
Since then, Jarred he has endeavoured to teach himself to sing and play mandolin, guitar, and banjo. Music has taken him around the world including the United States, South Korea, England, Scotland, and Ireland. These days Jarred keeps busy performing with many diverse local acts, recording and producing from his home studio, ceaselessly practicing, and sharing his love of music with his students.
Jarred is excited to share that love with our club, focussing on fiddle tricks and tips for bluegrass jamming. He will have some great short cuts and tackle the skill of playing in different keys.
If you want to learn more from Jarred after the workshop, give him a call he would be happy to help you along on your musical journey.
NBCMS Spring Workshop Series - Intermediate Bluegrass Banjo with Miles Zurawell
NBCMS Spring Workshop Series
Intermediate Bluegrass Banjo with Miles Zurawell
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Pleasantview Community Hall
10860 57-Ave, Edmonton
7:00-8:30 pm.
While studying biology, Miles was inspired to pick up the banjo by Louisiana ex-pat Dr. Lee Foote. It was then that he fell in love with bluegrass and old-time music through the banjo and later the dobro. After several years in the corporate world, Miles put his career on hold to pursue music full time and he has not looked back.
With a passion for folk music of all types, Miles has been exploring diverse fiddle traditions on the dobro and banjo. he has toured internationally with acclaimed artists Zachary Lucky, John Lowell, Blaine Sprouse, and as a member of the Greg Blake Band. He has also appeared with Veranda and is a member of Happy Trails Prospectors.
Miles will enhance your banjo skills and lead you on rolls while sharing some licks and tricks, to take your banjo playing to the next level. Focusing on timing and tone for bluegrass banjo.
If you want to learn more from Miles, he will be teaching at NimbleFingers in Sorrento BC: Week 1-banjo; and Week 2-dobro. He also offers online and in person lessons.
The Andrew Collins Trio
The NBCMS Proudly Presents
The Andrew Collins Trio
Featuring Ross Martin, Andrew Collins & James McEleney
“Raw and grooving bluegrass music played with the grace and sophistication of a classical string quartet”
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Pleasantview Hall
10860 57 Avenue
Edmonton, AB
• Doors 5:30 pm
• Pizza 6:00 pm
• Blueberries & Ice Cream 6:30 pm
• Concert 7:00 pm
• Circle Jam 8:15 pm (bring your instruments!)
Tickets:
NBCMS Members: $18.00
Non-Members: $20.00
At the Door: $20.00
RiverCity Bluegrass Festival
The RiverCity Bluegrass Festival
January 17-19, 2024
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre
Featuring:
• The Kody Norris Show
• Slocan Ramblers
• The Spinney Brothers
• Veranda
• The Lonesome Town Painters
• The Bix Mix Boys
• The Myhre Brothers
• Kayla & Matt Hotte
• Prairie Sky
Check out the High Level Workshops & Kid Fiddle Academy!
Bring your Bluegrass Instruments - There’ll be plenty of jamming!
RiverCity Bluegrass Festival
RiverCity Bluegrass Festival
January 17-19, 2024
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre
Featuring:
• The Kody Norris Show
• Slocan Ramblers
• The Spinney Brothers
• Veranda
• The Lonesome Town Painters
• The Bix Mix Boys
• The Myhre Brothers
• Kayla & Matt Hotte
• Prairie Sky
Check out the High Level Workshops & Kid Fiddle Academy!
Bring your Bluegrass Instruments - There’ll be plenty of jamming!
RiverCity Bluegrass Festival
The RiverCity Bluegrass Festival
January 17-19, 2024
Edmonton Inn & Conference Centre
Featuring:
• The Kody Norris Show
• Slocan Ramblers
• The Spinney Brothers
• Veranda
• The Lonesome Town Painters
• The Bix Mix Boys
• The Myhre Brothers
• Kayla & Matt Hotte
• Prairie Sky
Check out the High Level Workshops & Kid Fiddle Academy!
Bring your Bluegrass Instruments - There’ll be plenty of jamming!
NBCMS Christmas Party
NBCMS Christmas Party
Dinner • Concert • Jam
Join the Lost Prospectors from Calgary as we celebrate the season with a delicious Turkey Dinner, catered by Buttercup Bistro.
Doors Open at 5:30 pm
Dinner at 6:30 pm
Concert at 7:30 pm
Jamming to follow
Get your tickets early (we need to order enough food for everyone!!!)
NBCMS Members - $25
Non-Members - $30 (Really? Get you membership HERE and SAVE on all club events!)
Take you chances at the door - $30.00
Pleasantview Hall
10860 57 Avenue, Edmonton
Wednesday Workshops - Vocals with Kayla Hotte and Erin Kushniruk
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 Fall Jam Camp
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.
2024 Fall Jam Camp
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.
2024 Fall Jam Camp
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.
Wednesday Workshops - Mandolin with Marc Ladouceur
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 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)
Jessie and the Gents
Jessie and the Gents
August 7, 2024
Doors - 5:30 pm
BBQ Burgers - 6:00 pm
Blueberries & Ice Cream - 6:30 pm
CONCERT - 7:00 pm
Circle Jam - 8:15 pm
ADMISSION: NBCMS Members - $18.00, Non-Members - $20.00
$20.00 at the door
Happy Trails Prospector
Happy Trails Prospector
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Pleasantview Community Hall - 10860 - 57 Ave. Edmonton
Doors 5:30 pm
Pizza Included at 6:00 pm
Concert 7:00 PM
Jamming to follow the show. Bring your instruments!
Under The Rocks
UNDER THE ROCKS
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
The NBCMS is pleased to present “Under The Rocks” in concert!
Wednesday April 3, 2024
Pleasantview Community Hall - 10860 - 57 Ave. Edmonton
Doors 5:30 pm
Chili, Chips & Cheese Included - 6:00 pm
Concert 7:00 PM
Jamming to follow the show. Bring your instruments!
TICKETS:
• NBCMS Members $18.00
• Non-Members $20.00
2024 Mid Point Jam Camp
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
2024 Mid Point Jam Camp
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
2024 Mid Point Jam Camp
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
2024 Winter Jam Camp
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 Winter Jam Camp
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 Winter Jam Camp
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
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!)
A Fall Concert with The Lonesome Ace Stringband
“Masters of their trade, The Lonesome Ace Stringband bring grit, skill and abandon to Americana music, bridging old-time, bluegrass and folk traditions into a seamless hybrid of original material that is at once fresh and timeless.”
“This is 21st century music at it’s stripped-down, sharply-rendered best!” -Songlines Magazine
NBCMS 2023 Fall Jam Camp
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.
NBCMS 2023 Fall Jam Camp
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.
NBCMS 2023 Fall Jam Camp
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 and the Gents
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.