–Thursday, June 30th 2011, 7:00-9:30pm
The Jamal Walker Band has become a favorite in the Northern California Foothills music scene. They play a variety of blues, soul and rock-n-roll tunes, along with some powerfuly original songs that are sure to get you on your feet and singing along. The Jamal Walker Band performs steadily at many venues including clubs and benefits from the Sierra Foothills to San Francisco and the Bay Area. They have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with some of the greatest blues musicians around, including Tommy Castro, Walter Trout, Laurie Morvan, Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers, Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats, and many more. This group of musical veterans puts on a high energy rockin' show that is sure to keep you dancing all night!
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Tempest (Click link to go to website)
–Thursday, July 7th 2011, 7:00-9:30pm
When Tempest was formed sixteen years ago by Lief Sorbye, a transplanted electric mandolin player and singer from Oslo, Norway, it was with a specific purpose: taking Celtic and Scandinavian traditional music and fuse it with rock and roll."I wanted rock and roll musicians to sink their teeth into the traditional music forms," says Sorbye. "We’ve been evolving ever since and we're still exploring what we can do." With 11 albums to its credit, Tempest is America’s most prolific and road-tested Celtic rock band. Tempest's greatest strength is their high energy, musically marveling live performance. "We're a band that likes to have fun; that's the number one thing. Our music sometimes can get intricate and very arrangement intensive, but we never forget it's fun. We take our music very seriously but we don't take ourselves too seriously. We show that in our stage show and I think the audience enjoys that. They can expect a very loose sense of humor and kick-ass music." Tempest's members hail from five countries across three continents, Lead vocalist, electric mandolinist and founder Lief Sorbye from Oslo, Norway; drummer Adolfo Lazo from Havana, Cuba; guitarist Ronan Carroll form Dublin, Ireland; bassist Ariane Cap form Innsbruck, Austria, and the bands original fiddler Michael Mullen from Fresno, California.
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Mystafya (Click link to go to fan page)
–Thursday, July 14th 2011, 7:00-9:30pm
Years of fan requests to reunite and perform again has finally come to fruition. Nevada County’s longest running and most successful reggae band, Mystafya, will come together on July 14th to give the community a reminder of why this band had such an impact on the local and world music scene.
Since disbanding in 2007, “we’ve had constant request to do a show, many from promoters but mainly from our loyal fans, ”says Scott Wilson, Manager and drummer for the band. “People miss this band dearly, and since all the band members stay in touch, we thought it’d be a good time to do a reunion show. What’s so great about this show is that we have the original lineup minus the late, great, Kris Skidmore."
For 10 years, Mystafya played to energetic packed clubs and venues throughout Northern California and Nevada. If you asked any reggae music fan who are the leaders in the genre, most likely Mystafya has had the opportunity to be their opener. “When the band got together it was magic, right out of the shoot we were playing with the likes of Steel Pulse, Bunny Wailer, and Toots and the Maytals to name a few. We knew in 97’ we weren’t worthy of these honors and strived to become the best band we could,” say’s Wilson. That effort paid off with numerous critically acclaimed tracks from both of their two CD’s, Come to Jam (99’) and Run Free(04’).
Reaching the status of famous in France, Germany, and Italy, Mystafya was not able to take the many overseas tour offers,”we’re a bunch of dad's and businessmen, as much as we wanted to, our obligations were here at home.” Asked if he felt they missed out, Wilson replys, “no way, the loving response we get every time we play is validation of the impact and importance we’ve had here in our great musical area!” This will be Mystafyas last appearance of the year so don’t miss it!
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–Thursday, July 21st 2011, 7:00-9:30pm
Achilles Wheel - Original rock and roll band with Gary Campus, Paul Kamm, Mark McCartney, original members of the Deadbeats, teaming up with bassist Marty Holland and guitarist,singer songwriter Jonny Mojo Flores.
Achilles Wheel is a new band project with Paul Kamm on guitar and vocals, Gary Campus on drums, Mark McCartney on drums, are teaming up with former Deadbeat and JGB member , bassist Marty Holland and Placerville based guitarist Jonny Mojo Flores.
Achilles Wheel will feature our original material, as well as some great jamming dance music...and a taste of the great Dead tunes we all love.
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Chameleon - music of Carlos Santana (Click link to go to website)
–Thursday, July 28th 2011, 7:00-9:30pm
The idea for CHAMELEON began in 2009 with lead guitarist Jim Thornton. A lifelong fan of Santana, he began searching for just the right mix of musicians to recreate this compelling and intricate music.
Critical to the success of the CHAMELEON project was developing the signature Santana lead guitar sound; memorable lead and group vocals; dynamic organ and keyboards; and - driving it all - the rhythm and percussion sections, playing the complex and sensual Latin and African-based rhythms at the heart of Santana’s music.
Their attention to detail, growing from a genuine love for the music, has resulted in packed dance floors and high praise for the accuracy and passion of CHAMELEON'S performances of Santana’s songs.
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Halden Wofford & the Highbeams - as heard on the Prarie Home Companion (Click link to go to website)
–Thursday, August 4th 2011, 7:00-9:00pm
One of Colorado's most popular and enduring acts, the Hi*Beams celebrate ten years together in 2010. Rootsy but not revivalist, the Hi*Beams' rollicking stage act features rocked-up Texas honky tonk and western swing, equal parts original and classic.
Whether appearing on A Prairie Home Companion, at regional festivals and concerts, or at funky clubs from New Mexico to Montana and all points in between, the Hi*Beams are always high-energy, danceable and entertaining.
Halden Wofford and the Hi-Beams' first CD was released in 2003 to critical acclaim, topping the Freeform American Roots (FAR) Chart for two consecutive months. On the heels of a successful appearance on A Prairie Home Companion, the band's second CD, Midnight Rodeo, was released in June 2006. The third CD, Sinners & Saints, was released in August 2010.
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–Thursday, August 11th 2011, 7:00-9:00pm
Call it Americana meets World Music. Call it roots music. Call it modern folk-rock. Call it what you will-it’s Blame it on the Dog.
Blame it on the Dog’s music is its own unique blend of instruments, styles and influences. Everything from rock, bossa nova, Cajun, Middle Eastern and more—it’s all part of the Blame it on the Dog sound. Across two CDs and hundreds of live performances, every “Dog Show” showcases the signature elements of the band’s music: rich three-part harmonies, strong lyrics, a driving rhythm section, and a blend of electric and acoustic instruments.
Every band performance is unique: whether it’s a full-on dance party or a sit-down show, Blame it on the Dog delivers a mix of originals and cover songs from artists such as The Grateful Dead, John Hiatt, the Beatles and even the Ramones. The result: audiences can listen AND dance as the spirit moves.
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–Thursday, August 18th 2011, 7:00-9:00pm
Born into a large, musical family in Quito, Ecuador, Iván Nájera began singing and performing at the age of nine.At 14, Nájera commenced his formal studies of guitar and piano at the National Conservatory in Quito. Equally skilled in both performing and directing, he led several high school choirs and musical groups, including one with his five brothers.
In 1975, at the age of 22, Nájera moved to California to further his career. He began performing and later recording his original compositions, and simultaneously earned a degree in digital electronics with emphasis in television.
Nájera's music has been described as exhilarating and contagious. Exciting and explosive. Emotional and sensual. His influences are rich in cultural diversity, inspired by styles that include traditional Spanish and Flamenco, Brazilian, Tropicalia, Andean, jazz, and contemporary. He complements these with an underlying hint of classical seasoning, which he believes lies at the heart of any truly good composition.
The majority of the music he plays is original, but he just might surprise audiences with an Ecuadorian-infused cover of "Autumn Leaves." In addition to his solo performances, he has shared the stage with stellar performers that include Jose Feliciano, Julio Iglesias, and Enrique Coria.
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Power of Twelve (Click link to go to fan page)
–Thursday, August 18th 2011, 7:00-9:00pm
Power Of 12 features a hot five piece horn section, rocking five man rhythm section, and two women belting it up front. Several members sing leads and harmonies, delivering big, horn-driven soul sound that smaller bands can't do.
This is NOT a sit-down concert band!! Power Of 12 serves a full dose of soulful sound that forces people to their feet for dancing all night long. Their varied music tastes and personalities lead to dynamic, soulful versions of great original and popular music - a high-octane mix of Funk, R&B, and World Music driven by two outstanding percussionists.
Their contagious "gotta dance" sound is perfect for songs by Prince, Santana, James Brown, Tower of Power, Chicago, Sly and The Family Stone, and many, many more. And that fat, sassy P12 sound rings out in their own original tunes as well!
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Clan Dyken (Click link to go to website)
–Thursday, September 1st 2011, 7:00-9:00pm
Based in California's Calaveras County Foothills, Clan Dyken, formed by brothers Mark and Bear Dyken, has harmonized, toured, activated, and entertained for more than two decades.
During a lifetime of playing music with a great number of diverse, talented musicians the Dyken sound has continued to evolve. Over the course of 10 albums, the Dyken sound ranges from a stark, acoustic solo project by Bear to an eight piece band with screaming guitar solos, keyboards, horns and long percussion jams to jazz instrumentals in 5/4 time to drum and voice chants.
Clan Dyken continues to refine the tribal-funk-eco-folk-rock-hippy-soul music they've been making for more than 20 years, while taking us on an incredible journey into the heart of how we can all contribute to society's positive evolution through collective and personal action.
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