A Little RBA History
Incorporated as a non-profit organization in 1991, Redwood Bluegrass Associates is an all-volunteer operation. Our purpose is to educate and to assist bluegrass artists and audiences in the development, performance, and preservation of bluegrass music.

RBA sponsors workshops, public performances, and social events for people to hear, learn, and play bluegrass music. RBA is comprised of a group of volunteers who have years of experience in the presentation (and enjoyment!) of bluegrass music.

Some of the Bands
In addition to holding workshops with a number of notable musicians, including Jerry Douglas, Tony Furtado, Jim Nunally, James Price, John Reischman, Sally Van Meter, and Pete Wernick, RBA has presented concerts during the past decade with many of the best in bluegrass. We'll slowly add some links, pictures and reviews. For now, here's a list.

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  • Bay Area Bluegrass Women All-Stars ‹ in a benefit for Lynn Morris (Laurie Lewis, Kathy Kallick, Kate Brislin, Suzy Thompson, Mary Gibbons, Amy Stenberg, Debbie Cotter)
  • Bluegrass Guitar Extravaganza (David Grier, Scott Nygaard, David Nelson, Eric Thompson)
  • Masters of the Banjo and Rounder Banjo Extravaganza
  • Tribute to Bill Monroe ‹ on the 10th anniversary of his passing (with Butch Waller, Keith Little, Ed Neff, Paul Shelasky, Larry Cohea, Steve Pottier, Kathy Kallick)
  • Tribute to the "Brother Duets" (with the MacRae Brothers, Hoof Hearted, Jim Nunally & Dix Bruce, Keystone Crossing)
  • Tribute to the Carter Family & Jimmie Rodgers -- on the 75th anniversary of the "Bristol Sessions" (with Laurel Bliss, Kate Brislin, Kathy Kallick, Tom Rozum, Jody Stecher, Amy Stenberg, Suzanne Thomas)
  • YEOW! A Country Music Revue
Articles about RBA in the press:

O bluegrass, where art thou? - from the April 05, 2002 issue of the Mountain View Voice.
Kentucky bluegrass music taking root in Silicon Valley - from the October 24, 2003, the San Francisco Chronicle.
Mac Martin & the California Travelers - San Jose Mercury News Article - from October 16, 2006.

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