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You'll be listening to terrific American and Canadian Roots music: A melting pot of folk, rock, americana and blues featuring superb songwriting backed by lush harmonies and dazzling instrumental chops. Music performances take place on the riverfront main stage, three riverfront campgrounds, at lunch on our whitewater river trip and along our guided hike on the river. ...enjoy!
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Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams
"This band is a knock-out!"
"A riveting, mesmerizing, crazy, amazing machine of music"
"Imagine a band that has mixed 25 years of rock and roll with a dash of folk
and a pinch of Americana into an enormous caldron over a blazing fire. Stir
it all with creativity and season with talent. The result is the sound of a
yesterday long forgotten, and a refreshing revival of what made you listen
to music in the first place."
To listen to Gandalf Murphy and the Slambovian Circus of Dreams click on www.SlamBovia.com |
Joe Craven with Sam BevanJOE CRAVEN is a madman with anything that has strings attached; violin, mandolin, tin can, bedpan, cookie tin, tenor guitar, mouth bow, banjo, berimbau, balalaika, boot 'n lace plus a world of percussion instruments including animal bones, squeeze toys, cake pans, waste cans, umbrella stands, martini shakers and; Himself. Educator, former museum curator, visual artist, actor/storyteller, festival emcee and former 17-year vet for mandolinist David Grisman, Joe has recorded and played with folks ranging from jazz violinist Stephane Grappelli to Grateful Dead Guitarist Jerry Garcia to The Persuasions. To listen to Joe Craven click on www.JoeCraven.com |
Steppin' In ItToting an ample supply of vintage instruments and a sound that brings listeners back to the days of old-time radio, Steppin' In It is determined to make a dent in the roots community. Hailing from Lansing, Michigan -the heart of Factory Town, USA- these young men pound out their own brand of roots combining old-time country, swing and blues playing what Performing Songwriter Magazine calls "some of the liveliest and most rocking acoustic roots music around." "We've been hearing tales recently about a Lansing, Michigan based folk-rockin', sweet jazz, bluegrass, old-time swingin' quartet with some serious buzz. We took one listen and were hooked, as you will be when you hear Steppin' In It at work. Intrigued yet? Well, you will be...they accomplish the seemingly impossible task of making the most traditional sounds contemporary, blending hillbilly rackets with blues rhythms and European folk. Telluride Bluegrass Festival - Telluride, CO To listen to Steppin' In It click on www.SteppinInIt.com |
Blame SallyTheir music, which has been described as emotionally charged, passionate, highly melodic and compelling, has been played on radio stations around the country. To listen to Blame Sally click www.BlameSally.com |
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The RefugeesThe Refugees represent an incredible convergence of songwriting and performing talent. Each performs their individual songs accompanied by the other two on guitars, bass, melodica, keyboards, percussion, mandolin, and harmonica, culminating in the creation of new renditions of their exceptional work. They have been described as a female version of Crosby, Stills and Nash with humor. To listen to The Refugees click on www.SonicBids.com/TheRefugees |
Keith Greeninger with Dayan KaiKeith Greeninger paints intricate portraits of the human condition with powerful melodic images, deep engaging guitar rhythms and warm heart wrenching vocals. Dayan Kai, born without sight but not without soul. Kai's powerful voice matches his talent on keys, strings, winds and skins. The diversity of his sound truly puts him in a league of his own. To listen to Keith Greeninger click on www.KeithGreeninger.com |
David Jacobs-Strain TrioDavid Jacobs-Strain emerged from the rain soaked mountains of Western Oregon storming the festival circuit as a dynamic blues prodigy. Like a diesel powerhouse of raw energy, David speeds across the landscape of the Country Blues to the earthbound grooves of the Mississippi Delta, with his driving slide guitar and fervent vocals. David has a passion for stretching the limits of the blues with blazing guitar breakdowns that verge on psychedelia and highlight his intimate knowledge of the fretboard.
"The Future Of The Blues Meets The Traditions Of The Blues"
"...Like a master as yet undiscovered, an acoustic gem ready to take on all
comers and deservedly waiting his place among the elite of his
profession."
To listen to David Jacob-Strain Trio click on www.DavidJacobs-Strain.com |
Ray BonnevilleBonneville is a distinctive artist, a man who cooks up a deep groove, blending a unique percussive electric guitar style, a weathered voice, and a soulful rack harmonica into image provoking songs that can be believed. His right thumb works the bass line, his index finger brushes and hooks out rhythm and melody, and his hand slaps the guitar for a snare-like effect. He sometimes uses a slide, always plays through a Fender tube amp, and brings his foot down on an amplified piece of plywood on the floor for added percussion. It is a powerful and visceral sound with a lot of forward momentum. To listen to Ray Bonneville click on www.RayBonneville.com |
John Wort HannamFrom the Canadian prairies in southern Alberta comes one of Canada's most promising new songwriters John Wort Hannam. He is a born story-teller with a keen eye for the quirky, and a humble and engaging performer with lyrics that create stories behind the songs. John's voice is a constant strong and emotive presence demanding attention to lyrics. It's no wonder John Wort Hannam was named a 2007 New Folk Winner at the Kerrville Texas New Folk Songwriting Competition as part of the prestigious Kerrville Folk Festival. To listen to John Wort Hannam click on www.JohnWortHannam.com |
The Buccaneers"Aggressive Canadian Folk Music?" you may ask: try envisioning a blend of Celtic drive with contemporary attitude (plus the sporadic plundering of klezmer licks, latin rhythms and the occasional 80's pop song!), resulting in a diversely-influenced music as Canadian as. well. Someone who gets the joke about moving to Winnipeg to learn sea shanties. Vocals dominate the sound, with tight three-part harmony arrangements in every tune and each band member trading the lead voice from song to song. These multi-talented multi-instrumentalists switch 'axes' as often as they swap vocals, and trade the songwriting and arranging duties for each piece a pretty democratic bunch of outlaws, indeed! To listen to The Buccaneers click on www.Buccaneers.ca |
Dulcimer GirlsDulcimer Girls features the heavenly vocal harmonies of Laura Devine and Jayme Kelly Curtis and the ethereal sound of the mountain dulcimer on originals, folk ballads, old timey and spirituals. The distinctive sound of the dulcimer is at once otherworldly and down home. Dulcimer Girls engaging stage presence is both entertaining and accessible. The dulcimer is the oldest of American folk instruments and Dulcimer Girls have taken it in new and exciting directions. Dulcimer Girls have pioneered the use of mixed modal playing, giving the dulcimer a richer harmonic landscape. |
Jonny Mojo Acoustic BandA bit of blues, soul, and rock… The Jonny Mojo Acoustic Band will hit the spot! Placerville’s local blues musician, Jonny Mojo, will be teaming up with the soulful and talented rhythm duo comprised of Sacramento musicians, Chris Fraire on bass and Leigh Lunetta on percussion, to lay down some of the grooviest vibrations straight from the soul! This three-piece group has a fantastic chemistry in which every gig becomes a musical adventure for the band! |
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