The California Bluegrass Association presents...

South State 48 VOLUME IV

A group of people plays musical instruments outdoors. One person strums a mandolin, another plays a double bass, and a third person plays a resonator guitar. Other people watch in the background.
Two people are outdoors playing violins together; the man is wearing a cowboy hat, sunglasses, and a gradient T-shirt, while the woman has glasses and a patterned blouse. Trees and buildings are in the background.
A group of people seated in a well-lit room listening to a speaker. The audience includes men and women of varying ages, and the room features large windows and high ceilings.

Are you ready for Volume IV?

Friday, November 8th – Monday, November 11, 2024 (Veteran’s Day Weekend)

South State 48 is a  jamming event, and we have many additional activities planned for the weekend! SS48 is hosted by the CBA at the Carlsbad by the Sea Hotel in beautiful Carlsbad, CA.

Tune up your guitar, rosin up that fiddle bow and get ready to pick 24/7! You can play music in the beautiful tree-filled courtyard all day and all night. When you get hungry (for something besides music), check out the Windmill Food Hall, conveniently located adjacent to the hotel. This food venue features a dozen different restaurants and a full bar. 

Hotel rooms for Friday have sold out, but there are a limited number of rooms available Saturday and a few more Sunday night.

If you are not able to book a room, call 760-438-7880 and ask to be put on the waiting list (Last year, most who did so ended up with a room).

But first, try this link: Carlsbad Group Reservations

CBA Members, enter the following group codes to receive the group rate:

  • Quiet Zone (Pool View): CBA
  • 24 Jam Zone (Courtyard):CBA 

Everyone is welcome to attend! However, you won’t get the steep room discounts or the 24/7 jamming rooms unless you are a current CBA member. CBA membership costs just $30 and you can join now in just minutes.  Click here to join.

Remember, you don’t have to be a guest of the hotel to enjoy this free jamming event or any of the extras (workshops, open jams, concerts, contests, and more), but if you’d like to stay at the hotel – don’t hesitate!

A group of young musicians playing mandolin, guitar, and bass in a casual indoor setting with microphones placed in front of them.
A group of people gathers outdoors at night, playing various musical instruments including guitars and violins.
jamming in gazebo at the Carlsbad Marriott
Evening campfire jam at South State 48
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