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Welcome!

Greetings music lovers and WELCOME to the 29th Annual High Sierra . What makes High Sierra so special is that everyone truly brings their “A GAME” to High Sierra, the best versions of themselves – starting with the , on down to the staff and production crews, the vendors and volunteers, to the Quincy community and the patrons! ’s such an amazing aggregate of people and passion, and we’re grateful to all for making it happen!

We hope you thoroughly enjoy the weekend while practicing self-care. Please stay hydrated! Thanks to our friends at Klean Kanteen, we have filtered drinking water stations conveniently located throughout the fairgrounds and it’s FREE! (check the festival map in the center of this booklet for locations of the Hydration Stations).

If you’re an experienced High Sierra festivarian we consider you an ambassador of the festival and one who upholds the high standard that you have helped set with regard to being “kind neighbors and good people.” We thank you for honoring the unwritten FESTIQUETTE code! (See Festival Guidelines towards the back of this booklet for some specific dos and don’ts.)

There’s so much to take in at High Sierra besides the four daytime stages and after midnight venues, so go at a pace that suits you, and if you just feel like relaxing at your campsite you can tune in to Grizzly Radio to listen to what’s happening on stage (see this booklet for station frequencies). Nourish yourself with tasty treats from a wide array of food vendors, shop for yourself or a loved at one of our creative crafts vendor booths, take a young one over to the Family Village, enjoy a swim at Pioneer pool out by Shady Grove, recharge with a yoga or Pilates class, or sample some delicious wine and beer at the High Sierra Swirl – our daily late afternoon beer and wine tasting adjacent to the food court in the Tulsa E. Scott .

While you’re charting your course to check out the acts you know and love make sure you leave room to see some acts you’ve never seen before, because one of the deep joys of High Sierra is the DISCOVERY! Also, please visit and support the non-profit groups, they work hard to make a difference in the world. However you choose to spend your time here at High Sierra, we wish you a fantastic and memorable experience and hope you’ll return to be with us again next year as we celebrate our 30th Annual!

With love and appreciation, The High Sierra Festival Family

3. Table of Contents In Memoriam ~ 3 Artist Bios ~ 47-69 Thursday Schedule ~ 5 Social (#highsierra19) ~ 70 Friday Schedule ~ 6 Festival Guidelines ~ 72-73 Saturday Schedule ~ 9 Medical ~ 73 Sunday Schedule ~ 10 With Gratitude ~ 74 Late Night Shows ~ 12 Partners ~ 74-75 Late Night Box Office ~ 12 Notes, Memories, Etc. ~ 76 Troubadour Sessions ~ 13 Fire Performances ~ 13 Grizzly Radio ~ 15 Costumes/Themes ~ 15 DOWNLOAD THIS PROGRAM Artist Playshops ~ 16-19 & GET DAILY Schedules on Mind, Body & Spirit ~ 22 YOUR Mobile App Family Village ~ 25-28 Parades ~ 29 Download a PDF of this program to your phone at: Rockin’ Nannies ~ 29 highsierramusic.com/program. Pioneer Pool & Showers ~ 30 Quincy Shuttle ~ 30 You can also view our daily schedule and RV Service ~ 30 artist bios on your mobile device by visiting: 2019highsierramusicfestival.sched.com. Merchandise ~ 30 Arts & Crafts Fair ~ 32-35 Log in and create your own custom schedule! Taste of FestivALL ~ 35 Non-Profits & Activism ~ 36-37 Festival Map ~ 38-39 Clean Vibes ~ 41 Magic Foam Tub ~ 41 High Sierra Libations ~ 42-43 Festival Cuisine ~ 44

Cover illustrated by Katie Kincade Designs / Program layout & design by In Memoriam

Ben Baity ~ High Sierra family Benny Abraham ~ Ambiance Crew

Roger Stimson – “Dancing Peacock” creator

5. Thursday SCHEDULE

GRANDSTAND BIG MEADOW VAUDEVILLE PLAYSHOPS (MH)

10:00am

11:00am

12:00pm Rainbow Girls 12:00 – 1:15pm HIGH SIERRA 1:00pm ARTIST PLAYSHOPS The Suitcase Junket 2:00pm 1:30 – 2:45pm Friday-Sunday Mapache in the Music Hall 2:00 – 3:00pm 3:00pm Full Descriptions Gene Evaro Jr. Pages 16-19 2:45 – 4:15pm Marty O’Reilly & 4:00pm Royal Jelly Jive The Old Soul Orchestra 3:45 – 5:00pm 3:30 – 4:45pm

5:00pm Orange 5:00 – 6:30pm Big Something 6:00pm Valley Queen 5:30 – 6:45pm 5:45 – 7:00pm

7:00pm

Karl Denson's Too Many Zooz 8:00pm Eat A Bunch Of Peaches 7:15 – 8:45pm 7:15 – 8:45pm Manic Focus 7:45 – 9:15pm 9:00pm

Diggin Dirt 10:00pm Pigeons Playing 9:30 – 10:45pm Ping Pong Toubab Krewe 9:30 – 11:30pm 10:00 – 11:30pm 11:00pm

TROUBADOUR 12:00am SESSIONS & ’s Mineral Building Emerald Quintet Doors 11:30pm 11:30 – 1:30am 1:00am (Line-up page 13)

6. FridaY SCHEDULE

GRANDSTAND BIG MEADOW VAUDEVILLE PLAYSHOPS (MH)

10:00am Jam Eric Long w/ Sean & Eric 11:00am The Suitcase Junket 10:30am – 11:15am 10:15 – 11:15am 10:45 – 11:45am

12:00pm Mapache 11:45am – 12:45pm By The Time We Gene Evaro Jr. Got To Woodstock 12:00 – 1:15pm 1:00pm 12:15 – 1:30pm Reid Genauer & Folks Rainbow Girls 1:00 – 2:30pm 2:00pm 1:15 – 2:30pm CCR Tribute Marty O’Reilly & w/ Cris Jacobs Band The Old Soul Orchestra 2:00 – 3:00pm 3:00pm 2:15 – 3:30pm

The New Mastersounds Templo 4:00pm 3:15 – 4:45pm 3:15 – 4:30pm Skerik Improv Session 3:45 – 4:45pm Cris Jacobs Band 5:00pm 4:15 – 5:30pm Marty O’Reilly Jennifer Hartswick & The Old Soul Orch. 6:00pm Dawes Band Take It To The Floor! 5:15 – 6:30pm 5:30 – 7:00pm 5:15 – 6:45pm Too Many Zooz 7:00pm 6:15 – 7:30pm

8:00pm Royal Jelly Jive St. Paul & 7:30 – 8:45pm The Broken Bones 7:45 – 9:15pm Star Kitchen 9:00pm 8:15 – 9:30pm

10:00pm The Polish Ambassador Stanton Moore 9:30 – 10:45pm Dispatch & Skerik’s 10:00 – 11:30pm 11:00pm Emerald Quintet 10:15 – 11:30pm TROUBADOUR 12:00am The Nth Power SESSIONS ( Tribute) Mineral Building 11:30pm – 1:30am Doors 11:30pm 1:00am (Line-up page 13)

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Saturday SCHEDULE

GRANDSTAND BIG MEADOW VAUDEVILLE PLAYSHOPS (MH)

10:00am Jam w/ Sean & Eric 11:00am Let's Be Leonard 10:15 – 11:15am 10:45am – 12:00pm Joe Craven 12:00pm drēmo & The Sometimers (Mike & Paul of GSB) 11:45am – 1:00pm 12:00 – 1:00pm 1:00pm Shook Twins Cris Jacobs Band 12:30 – 2:00pm 12:45 – 2:00pm Lebo’s Ramble: 2:00pm Ron Artis II Songs from 1969 & The Truth 1:30 – 2:45pm 1:45 – 3:00pm 3:00pm Cha Wa Leftover Salmon 2:45 – 4:00pm 2:45 – 4:15pm Classic Hour: 4:00pm Let It Bleed Amo Amo 3:30 – 4:30pm 3:45 – 5:00pm

5:00pm Del & Dawg 4:45 – 5:45pm Bean Night w/ 5:00 – 6:30pm Rainbow Girls 6:00pm Jennifer Hartswick The Del McCoury Band 5:15 – 6:30pm Band 5:45 – 6:50pm 5:45 – 7:00pm 7:00pm

Jim James 's 8:00pm (With Band) Fellowship of the Wing 7:15 – 8:45pm The Lil Smokies 7:30 – 8:45pm 7:45 – 9:15pm 9:00pm

Midnight North 10:00pm Umphrey's McGee 9:30 – 10:45pm 9:30 – 11:30pm The Travelin’ McCourys 10:00 – 11:30pm 11:00pm

TROUBADOUR 12:00am ALO SESSIONS 11:30 – 1:30am Mineral Building Doors 11:30pm 1:00am (Line-up page 13)

10. Sunday SCHEDULE

GRANDSTAND BIG MEADOW VAUDEVILLE PLAYSHOPS (MH) 10:00am Jam w/ Sean, Eric & more! More Fatter 10:00 - 11:00am 11:00am 10:30 – 11:30am

Gospel In The Hall w/ 12:00pm “Sunday Good Vibes” Bo, Lebo & more! Shook Twins & Friends 11:30am - 12:45pm 11:45am – 1:00pm Let's Be Leonard Joe Craven 12:15 – 1:30pm 1:00pm & The Sometimers 12:30 – 2:00pm Soul Queen Sunday 2:00pm Midnight North w/ Royal Jelly Jive 1:30 – 2:45pm 1:45 – 3:00pm Amo Amo 2:15 – 3:30pm 3:00pm Cha Wa 2:45 – 4:15pm Masters of Slide w/ 4:00pm Gaby Moreno Simon Kurth & Friends 3:45 – 5:00pm Ron Artis II 3:30 – 4:45pm & The Truth 5:00pm 4:15 – 5:30pm Steel Pulse 5:00 – 6:30pm Guitarmageddon: 6:00pm Sisters of the Strawberry Moon 5:45 – 7:00pm The Lil Smokies 5:30 – 6:45pm 7:00pm 6:15 – 7:30pm

The Marcus King Band 8:00pm 7:15 – 8:45pm Andy Frasco & The U.N. 7:45 – 9:15pm TAUK 9:00pm 8:15 – 9:45pm

10:00pm Greensky Bluegrass 9:30 – 11:30pm PNUMA (Live) 10:00 – 11:30pm 11:00pm

TROUBADOUR 12:00am SESSIONS Mineral Building Doors 11:30pm 1:00am (Line-up page 13)

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After Hours Fun

When the Grandstand stage closes for the night, the fun has only just begun! Check out these night owl activities happening around The Fairgrounds… LATE NIGHT Shows

THURSDAY FRIDAYSATURDAY SUNDAY

High The Polish Diggin Dirt The Nth Power Leftover Sierra Ambassador > > Salmon Music > Galactic The New > Hall Templo Mastersounds JK’s Fellowship Of The Wing Doors: 11:30pm Show: $27 $28 $27 $28 Midnight Until...

Funk’n Karl Denson’s Big TAUK Jamhouse Tiny Universe Something > > > PNUMA Doors: 11:30pm Star Kitchen Manic (Live) Show: Focus Midnight Until... $28 $25 $25

Late Night Box Office

Purchase tickets online any time or at one of two on-site box offices!

Daytime Late Night Box Office: Open 12–9pm daily (Opens 1pm on Thurs.)

Late Night Box Office: Open 11pm–3am Thursday to Sunday, located in the booth near the High Sierra Music Hall and Funk’n Jamhouse.

13. TROUBADOUR SESSIONS

The Troubadour Sessions, located in the Mineral Building, are where our talented songsmiths get a chance to shine in an intimate late night setting. Each evening is presented in a round-robin fashion. Doors 11:30pm, Show Midnight until. Donations accepted for artists.

Marty O’Reilly, Cris Jacobs, Grahame Lesh Maggie Forti, MINERAL Caitlin Gowdey Lebo (ALO), (Midnight North), Eric Long, BUILDING (Rainbow Girls), (ALO), Elliott Peck Ezra Lipp (ALO), Clay Finch & Sam Reid Genauer (Midnight North), Erin Chapin Doors :11:30pm Blasucci (Mapache), Matt “The Rev” (Rainbow Girls) Lauren Bjelde, Reiger (The Lil Show: Jesse Lemme Adams Smokies), Midnight until... & Robby Elfman John Kadlecik (Royal Jelly Jive)

Fire Performances

A High Sierra favorite, come experience our midnight fire performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings on the lawn. A collective of dancers from Holistic Hooping, Flowtoys and other stellar performers from the Fire Community will bridge all of the “tools of the trade” with melodic music, beautiful dance, powerful flow and FIRE! Come experience the warmth and mesmerizing flow we all bring together in our Fire Extravaganza!

Grizzly Radio

Live Broadcast All Weekend Once again, Grizzly Radio will be providing a live and direct broadcast of the festival via low-power FM throughout the Plumas County Fairgrounds. This year, those broadcasts are available on some Android-enabled smartphones via the NextRadio app, downloadable from the Google Play store. Tune in to these frequencies 24 hours a day to hear live music from the stages, festival info and epic archival recordings!

89.9 ~ Grandstand | 91.5 ~ Big Meadow & High Sierra Music Hall late night | 103.7 ~ Playshops

Sing for your Breakfast Open Mic Sing for your breakfast! Show off your radio-ready talent at Morning Sushi and get a free breakfast, 7:30am-10:30am in the Mineral Building. Not just for musicians - comics and other performers are all welcome to perform up to 15 minutes each. Sign up at the Grizzly Radio tent near the Grandstand stage Thursday through Saturday at 2pm to perform live, on-air the following morning!

Costumes/Themes

For those that want to take their festivities to another level, we invite you to indulge in our Daily Costume Themes... interpret as you like!

Thursday Dangle Your Spangle Stars and Stripes or red/white/blue for the 4th.

Friday Cowboys & Aliens Head ’em up, move ’em out and take us to your leader, Earthlings!

Saturday Sunshine Sparkle Twinkles, flickers and shimmers... let’s shine so bright they see us from space.

Sunday HSMF Cape Crusaders From medieval warriors to futuristic super- heroes and all cloaks in between.

16. Artist Playshops

Artist playshops have become a highly anticipated and well attended feature at High Sierra. These unique, one-of-a-kind sets are a special treat for both musicians and fans alike, be it a tribute session celebrating a particular artist, a specific time or event in music history, a collaboration with other artists or a session focusing on a particular theme or style of music. Playshops provide an opportunity for fans to see musicians play a set that they wouldn’t otherwise see and it’s a chance for artists to stretch out and flex some musical muscles that don’t otherwise get to come out in public that often. Playshops are big fun all the way around! All Playshops take place in the High Sierra Music Hall. FRIDAY

10:15–11:15am | High Sierra Funk Jam (Participatory playshop) Get your weekend off on the good foot! Music educator Sean Leahy and ’s Eric DiBerardino invite you to come participate in a relatively new High Sierra tradition. Bring your axe, horn, sticks, voice or dancing shoes as Sean & Eric take you through a variety of Funk songs, styles and jams. All players and all ages are welcome to come jam on stage at High Sierra! Learn some new songs, new licks and meet fellow players at this unique experience.

12:00–1:15pm | By The Time We Got To Woodstock Woodstock! The mother of the modern day music festival. It shaped and changed the way generations from 1969 - 2019 experienced live music, community and counterculture as well as everyday life. Sean Leahy, Eric DiBerardino and a cast of High Sierra All-Stars kick off this year’s playshop sessions with a nod to the 50th anniversary of the legendary festival - as they cover jams by Santana, The Who, Jefferson Airplane, and much more!

2:00–3:00pm | Celebrating the Music of Creedence Clearwater Revival (Cris Jacobs Band) Creedence Clearwater Revival were one of the most widely revered and commercially successful bands of the late sixties/early seventies and though they hailed from their swamp-boogie blues-rock sound had its roots firmly in the south. Their sound was unmistakable, led by the ring of John Fogerty’s voice and the snap and twang of his and brother Tom’s riffs along with the locked in rhythm section of Stu Cook on bass and Doug Clifford on drums. Who better than the Cris Jacobs Band, an outstanding four piece roots rock band with the same two guitar/bass/drums line-up, to pay tribute to one of America’s most notable bands.

3:45–4:45pm | Return Of The Skerik Improv Session (Skerik & friends) Saxophonist Skerik is synonymous with High Sierra. He’s been a part of more bands (from to ’ to DRKWAV to ’s bands) and performed in more sets than any other in the history of High Sierra! Skerik’s a master musician with unlimited capacity and is comfortable in any musical setting. Good things always happen when

17. Skerik’s at the helm and we welcome him and his cohorts as they walk the musical high-wire .

5:15–6:30pm | Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra Take It To The Floor! When Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra feel really connected with an audience, a member of the band will say “let’s take it to the floor!,” at which point they’ll leave the stage and come on down into the audience, circle up and finish the set.That kind of spontaneous shift makes for some magical moments allowing the audience to feel that much closer to the music. Join Marty and company as they TAKE IT TO THE FLOOR for an entire set, setting up in the middle of the room and eliminating the traditional barrier between performer and spectator - making the set one big inclusive experience. SATURDAY

10:15–11:15am | High Sierra Blues Jam (Participatory playshop) Rise and shine and shake those mornin’ blues away! Sean Leahy and Eric DiBerardino invite all to come jam on a wide spectrum of blues songs and styles. From of Robert Johnson, to the modern blues expressions of Gary Clark Jr., and more. The Blues is a universal language that welcomes all! Bring your instrument and come have some fun!!

12:00–1:00pm | drēmo : phoffman and Devol (Paul Hoffman & Mike Devol of Greensky Bluegrass) Upright bassist Mike Devol and mandolin player Paul Hoffman (Greensky Bluegrass) occasionally play as a duo under the name drēmo, a name they came up with at High Sierra some years ago. Join them for a special playshop featuring songs of Greensky, stories, harmonies, and anecdotes fueled by 15 years of close camaraderie, featuring guest appearances by friends unnamed.

1:30–2:45pm | Lebo’s High Sierra Ramble: 50 In The Rearview - Songs from 1969 feat. ALO, , , Reid Genauer, Jen Hartswick, Natalie Cressman, Jeremy Schon (Pigeons Playing Ping Pong) & more! 1969 was one of the most important years in the history of popular music. Simply put, there were leaps and bounds happening all over the place. Frank Zappa debuted Peaches En Regalia, took to the stage together for the very last time, Gram Parsons and The Flying Bur- rito Brothers released their first album, released the seminal albumsIn a Silent Way and Bitches Brew, formed Blind Faith, and so much more! While we have several other playshops touching on this seminal year, we invite you to come on a time traveling experience and see what Lebo comes up with as he puts 50 in the rearview and curates a musical journey through some of his personal favorites from this ground breaking year in music!

18. Artist Playshops (CONT.)

3:30–4:30pm | Classic Album Hour: Let It Bleed feat. Simon Kurth & Mescalito, Jen Hartswick, Cris Jacobs Band, Jeremy Schon (Pigeons Playing Ping Pong), Shook Twins, Joe & Hattie Craven, Rainbow Girls, Bo Carper & more! 1969 was a landmark year and one of the seminal to be released was Let it Bleed by the Rolling Stones. It was a turning point for the band with Brian Jones departing and coming into the fold while the record was being made. The songs and arrangements echoed the tumultuous nature of the times, and struck a chord that has rung true for the generations of fans it has influenced. Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the release of this album, Simon Kurth and Mescalito will lead a stellar cast of special guests through a live performance of the entire album. So slip back in time to 1969, and transport yourself to the front row and hear these iconic songs performed by some of your favorite High Sierra artists!

5:15–6:30pm | Bean Night: Hosted by Rainbow Girls Rainbow Girls formed out of an underground open mic while in college in Santa Barbara, CA and though the band relocated to the Bay Area, they have kept the tradition alive, opening their house and inviting friends to share songs, poems, stories, comedy, performance art, and anything else that can be done in a crowded living room. “Bean Night” (named for the pot of beans and rice made for those who come to share) has garnered a cult-like following up and down California and has really only existed in living rooms until now. Rainbow Girls, special guest John Craigie and a slew of friends (Shook Twins, Marty O’Reilly, Lauren Bjelde from Royal Jelly Jive and more) team up to bring you Bean Night at High Sierra. BYOBeans.

SUNDAY

10:00–11:00am | Grateful Dead (Participatory playshop) They’re a band beyond description – What else is there to say? In words that Jerry told Joe Craven when they were creating the Garcia Grisman recordings, “You gotta make the music your own.” Join Joe Craven & The Sometimers along with Sean Leahy, Eric DiBerardino and Scott Guberman ( & Friends) as they play – and play with – this classic canon of material that has become such a significant part of the soundtrack of our lives.

19. 11:30am–12:45pm | Gospel In The Hall feat. Bo Carper, Lebo, Joe & Hattie Craven, Ron Artis II & The Truth, Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra & more! Hallelujah! Sunday morning church at High Sierra continues... Bo Carper () & Lebo (ALO) host an all-star lineup that will inspire, entertain and uplift you with songs that draw from the deepest well of American music and dip into Blues, R&B, Bluegrass and more. You don’t have to be holy to love this set, but chances are you’ll walk out feeling joyful.

1:30–2:45pm | Soul Queen Sunday: A Tribute To Aretha & Other Ladies of Soul (Royal Jelly Jive & friends) The international music world lost a treasure last year when Aretha Franklin passed away and we couldn’t let the year go by without paying tribute. While we wanted to shine a light on the incomparable talent Aretha possessed, we also wanted to expand the love to include other Ladies of Soul such as Sharon Jones, , Amy Winehouse, Nina Simon and more. Join Royal Jelly Jive (featuring vocalist Lauren Bjelde) and friends as they pay tribute to the Queen of Soul and other soul greats!

3:30–4:45pm | Masters of Slide feat. Simon Kurth and Mescalito w/ special guests , Lebo, Lil Smokies, Jonathan Sloane, Sean Leahy, Rainbow Girls & more! Come take a sonic journey through time and trace the evolution of from its roots to its modern stylings. Leading us through these songs will be Simon Kurth and his band Mescalito, and a spectacular cast of guests. In addition to playing on the songs, each featured slide player will be sharing some background of what is special about the song and slide technique. From acoustic delta blues, and country lap steel to dobro picking, or rock n roll slide anthems, there’s a little something for everyone in this slide playshop.

5:30–6:45pm | Guitarmageddon plays Led Zeppelin Guitarmageddon has been a High Sierra institution since 2005! Born from the brain of Josh Clark, ‘Geddon has been embraced by and blossomed at HSMF since its inception and owes its heart and soul to the HSMF family and community! Come hear and see the core band of Sean Leahy, Eric DiBerardino, Dave Combs, Jeff Miller, Pamela Parker, Scott Guberman, Chris Grant, Simon Kurth and a long list of amazing guest guitarists close this years playshops with a big 50th anniversary nod to the one and only Led Zeppelin.

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Mind, Body & SpiriT AT HIGH SIERRA

Prepare yourself for another glorious day at High Sierra by connecting your mind, body and spirit with a variety of playshops! All classes are one hour long and are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on The Lawn, unless otherwise noted. MOVEMENT PLAYSHOPS

Namaste Yoga | 10am This style of yoga is an alignment-based vinyasa practice. Ann Marie and her assistant, Racall, will guide you through a mindfully paced class with sun salutations, standing poses, deep stretches, and some helpful adjustments. Ann Marie brings over 23 years of teaching experience to High Sierra and is a long-time Truckee/Tahoe resident. Please bring your mat or towel. (NamasteTruckee.com)

FlowMotion Pilates | 11am Jessi returns with assistant teacher, Danielle, to lead a Pilates class to help you go with the flow of the festival. Keep your back, hips, knees, shoulders, neck, and feet prepared for a lot of pain- free dancing, standing, sitting around camp, and walking all over the fairgrounds! Bring your mat or a towel, something to keep you hydrated and we’ll see you on the lawn!

Sacred Paths Yoga | 12pm Join Lacey & Darin Lehman of Sacred Paths Yoga for High Noon Hatha Yoga on the lawn. Set intention for your day, revitalize the body and mind, clear stagnation through breath and movement and tune in energetically to your present moment experience. This practice offers the opportunity to integrate and bring balance to all the festivities!

Holistic HoopDance | 5pm (Fri/Sat only) Join us for our eighth year teaching in the Flow Zone! This multi-level, all-ages playshop is for everyone! Beginners will receive an introduction to the movements, motions and flow of the hoop. Experienced hoopers will be challenged with more advanced moves. Learn skills that enhance body awareness, hand-eye coordination and balance. Hoops provided for play and purchase. (holistichooping.com)

Stretch Salon | 8pm (Located in the Mineral Building) Kick off your night or wind down your day with some self-directed stretching to enchanting music. Bring your yoga mat or a towel.

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The Family VillagE

Thursday 4th of July, Short Opening: 2:00-2:15pm Spiral Circle Rainbow Dance in Field; 2:00-4:00pm Painting Flags in Art House

Friday through Sunday Hours: 9:00am-1:00pm & 2:00-6:00pm

High Sierra is passionate about family and creating a memorable festival experience for all ages. Our Family Village theme for 2019 is the village as the “Rainbow” and the children as the “Pot of Gold.” We invite children and youth of all ages to celebrate their golden nature and talents this year, and to shine on!

Family Breakfast: Friday & Saturday 9:00-10:00am. Puppets and Pancakes hosted by Bob’s Red Mill, Puppets Save the World, and the Family Village Crew.

Pot of Gold Circles: We’ll meet in the Village Field each morning (10:00-10:30am) to celebrate the amazing High Sierra kids – our true pot of gold. SCHEDULE

There are so many fun things happening in the Family Village. Stop by and check out the FULL SCHEDULE or view our daily schedule and performer bios on your mobile device by visiting 2019highsierrafamilyvillage.sched.com/grid. Log in and create your own custom schedule… there’s amazing stuff going on all day! Easiest to navigate if you choose “GRID” in view.

Family Stage The Family Stage will be in the Mineral Building (same space as the Troubadour Sessions). Each day is packed from 10:30am-6:00pm with Sing-Alongs, Puppet Theater, Juggling, Hip- hop, special guests and more.

FRIDAY SATURDAY

10:30-11:15am Puppet Apron Stories 10:30-11:15am Puppet Apron Stories 11:30-12:15pm Little Bears w/ Ryan Hickey & Friends 11:30-12:15am Circus Luminescent 12:30- 1:00pm Heather Normandale w/ Nature Songs 12:30-1pm Secret Agent 23 Skidoo 2-2:30pm Secret Agent 23 Skidoo 2-2:30pm Mystery Guest Space 2:45-3:30pm Simon Kurth 2:45-3:15pm Heather Normandale’s Puppet Lending Library 3:45-4:15pm Heather Normandale’s Puppet Lending Library 3:30-4:15pm Blue Bears w/ Pamela Parker & Friends 4:30-5:15pm Circus Luminescent 4:30-5pm Secret Agent 23 Skidoo 5:30-6pm Secret Agent 23 Skidoo 5:20-6pm Circus Luminescent

26. The Family Village (CONT.) SUNDAY

10:30-11am Secret Agent 23 Skidoo 11am-12pm High Sierra’s KIDS PARADE 12:15-1pm Super Special Guest 2-2:45pm Bumpity Bumps w/ Laura Ossa, Lebo & Bo Carper 3-4:15pm Family Village Talent Show 4:30-5pm Circus Luminescent

Art House We have many fun activities in the Art House; come and get creative with us. We start Thursday by painting our own Flags, and we will have the opportunity to fly them in Sunday’s parade. Choose from designs or paint your own. Special Makers-Lab with Mikey Makey’s Magical Musical Mats; we will make individual sound making mats that together will create music. We’ll make our own parade instruments from recycled and natural materials – Drums, Shakers, Rattles and Kazoos – and then we will rehearse how to play them. So much more- see FULL Arts House schedule in Family Village under “Art House.”

Family Field “Quircus,” Quincy’s own homegrown Circus, is returning again this year to host Circus Games in the Village Field from 10:00am-2:00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Giant parachutes, acrobatics, juggling, popcorn and more! In the afternoon 2:00-5:00pm, we will have Resolute Hoops from Sacramento teach hula-hooping games, routines and tricks! See FULL schedule in Family Village under “Family Field.”

Village Nook With plenty of pillows, books, board games and etch-a-sketches, you can have some downtime any time of day. The Village Nook is tucked under our tall pines in the center of Family Village. Breastfeeding mothers and overheated kids welcome.

The Workshop At the Family Village, we are here to play and grow; come learn some new skills with us! Family Yoga each day at 9am. Kids of all ages are invited to a music workshop and jam with Dave Packer, public school teacher and music instructor. Beginning lessons in fiddle, mandolin, and guitar. Meet and learn how to jam with other young musicians. All ages and levels of experience are welcome. Please bring an instrument if you have one. Also, ukulele workshops for beginners to advanced with Mikey. Bring your ukulele and maybe even start a band for the Talent Show! Expect spontaneous workshops too, come and check our daily schedule posted at the Workshop Hut and See Full Workshop Schedule in Family Village under “Hut.” 27. Feather River Hydration Station “Beyond Bottled” tasting of Feather River water chilled with baby ice balls. Mixing and serving up the best cold water in California for kids of all ages. Bring your own bottle to refill and let’s save on waste!

Family Village Vending Zone Cruise the kid-friendly vending area with Body Airbrushing by the Mad Crafters, and Hair Braiding with Latoya, face painting and the Island Goddess with other quality vendors to get your great handmade kids clothing and more! Also, come see Bob’s Red Mill’s booth giving out great samples and Smokey Bear is back!

The Family Village Talent Show Many of our Family Village patrons have been practicing all year for the upcoming talent show, and others will spontaneously find their talent just as the show begins with sign-ups.All talents are welcome – song, dance, humor, perhaps something we have never even thought of as a talent before! Sunday at 3pm on the Family Stage.

The Annual High Sierra Kids Parade Hosted by the Family Village and Giant Puppets Save the World, this year’s parade is set to be the best ever. Bring your hand painted flags, your recycled musical instruments, and your best Parade strut. Meet in Family Village at 10:30am. PERFORMERS

Family Village is excited this year for some special VIP Grandstand Stage guests. Please check in daily to see announcements!

Secret Agent 23 Skidoo Won a Grammy in 2017 for best children’s album and is 100% the real deal. A 3-person internationally touring, purple-velvet-tuxedo-wearing family funk phenomenon. Combining the positive, primal power of with the surreal storytelling of science fiction, 23 Skidoo has concocted a potent potion that wows family crowds of all ages.

The Bumpity Bumps A famous collaborative family band formed at Sunset Co-Op Nursery School in San Francisco, and quickly topping the charts in the Family Village, the Bumpity Bumps always draw a crowd. Come grab your seat early! Rockin’ guitar daddies Lebo (ALO) and Bo Carper (New Monsoon) are joined by the incredible mother/son team of Laura and Shane Ossa. This year there will be even more special guests!

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Circus Luminescent An innovative performance art troupe that specializes in juggling, stilt walking, hula hooping, magic, clowning, aerial dance, and a wild sense of humor. Combining their comedic wit, award-winning technical skill, and state-of-the-art-technology, their shows are great for all ages. They offer knee-slapping vaudeville variety extravaganzas, awe-inspiring fire performances, illuminating L.E.D. glow shows, and ambient performers. Circus Luminescence is a treat for the eyes, ears, and soul.

Puppet Apron Stories with Jennifer Aguirre The children point to a pocket and through story, verse, and song the puppet comes delightfully to life. Jennifer Aguirre’s gentle puppetry not only engages children but adults as well. Come early to grab a seat up close.

Little Bear’s Playshops with Ryan Hickey & Pamela Parker Come shake and groove with music that makes you move, featuring singer/guitarist Pamela Parker of Pamela Parker’s Fantastic Machine. They will lead the group in rhythm exercises, call and response, improvisation, and some fun songs you can sing along to with your kids. This workshop is fun for all and provides the Family Village a music party of their own. Bring yourself and your Little Bears out for some fun music and movement!

Quircus Quincy’s community circus, consisting of stilt-walkers, dancers, hula-hoopers, acro-balance performers, aerialists, jugglers, dancers, fire spinners, belly dancers, sideshow acts, singers, musicians, and poets. They are entirely made up of volunteers who donate their skills to entertain and share the magic of circus arts.

Heather Normandale Heather Normandale has made it her mission to inspire thru music, story and sometimes a whole library of living Puppets! She will appear at the Family Stage Friday and be around all weekend with her fabulous Puppet Lending Library.

Toni Tone Mikulka and Joe Our Family Breakfasts have never been so good as this year with Puppets and Pancakes-the perfect combination! While we pour on the syrup, they will let the Puppets improvise stories, like “Frog in the Well” and “The Goose Who was Not Afraid.” Perfect way to start the day, both Friday and Saturday 9-10am.

29. Parades

Giant Puppets Save the World is bringing an epic display of interactive parade art, stilt walkers, and puppeteers to 2019 HSMF! Come pick out a silly costume from the Goat Barn an hour before the parade starts or wear your brightest funkiest craziest regalia to help puppeteer a giant silk bird kite, wave a flag, or don a backpack puppet. Coming back this year, we have Samba Stilt Circus from Santa Cruz bringing a ten piece samba drum core to march through the festival grounds. Stop by the Goat Barn during the day to sign up to puppeteer and learn more about the parade art! SIGN UP TO PUPPETEER NOW! PARADE SCHEDULE & COLOR THEMES

Thursday-Saturday: Get Ready at 5:30pm, Parade starts at 6pm.

Color Themes: Thursday - Red, White & Blue Friday - White, Silver, Pearl Saturday - Yellow, Gold, Orange, Red

Sunday (KIDS PARADE): Meet at Family Village at 10:30am, Parade starts at 11:00am. Color Theme: Funky Rainbow

Rockin’ Nannies

The Rockin’ Nannies are a group of highly qualified educators, professionals, and child-care providers who are back for their 9th year to offer services at High Sierra. They will be hosting a Rockin’ Slumber party from 8:00pm–4:00am in the Tulsa E. Scott building each night and will supply activities, snacks and TLC in a safe, fun environment while moms and dads enjoy some “grown up” time. Rates are $20 per hour for potty trained children and $10 per hour for each additional sibling. Reservations, while available, can be made at the Rockin’ Nannies booth across from The Family Village.

The Rockin’ Nannies crew will be waiting to say hello at their Meet & Greet, 3:30–5:30pm on Thursday at their booth. This is the best time to register early before they fill up! After that their booth is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 10:30am–1:00pm to answer questions and take reservations. 30. Pioneer Pool & Showers

You are welcome to enjoy Pioneer Park & Pool adjacent to the fairgrounds. There are small fees to swim and use the shower. Please bring cash. Rates are posted at the pool. The capacity of the pool is limited, so please be considerate if others are waiting. Bringing your friends? Groups rates are available! Planning to come more than one day? Multi-day passes for individual and groups are also available.

Pool Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 1:15-7:00pm Shower Hours: Friday-Sunday: 9:00am-12:00pm

Quincy Shuttle Plumas Transit will provide a local bus service along its regular service route, including stops in downtown Quincy at Quincy Natural Foods, Safeway, and SaveMor. The shuttle will depart approximately every half hour from Fairgrounds Road, just outside the main entrance. Cost is $1 cash each time you board the bus. More info at plumastransit.com

Thursday: 5:30-9:00pm | Friday, Saturday: 8:00am-9:00pm | Sunday: 8:00am-6:00pm

RV Service

Plumas Sanitation will be providing sewage pumping for $40 (cash only) for RVs located on site and in the RV Annex. For service call or text 530-394-7703. Hours are 9:00am-7:00pm.

Merchandise Tent

Our Merchandise Tent is located in the Grandstand Meadow. Here you’ll find a wide variety of High Sierra wearables for adults and kids as well as sarongs, souvenir ceramic mugs, pins, posters, and Klean Kanteen stainless steel pint cups and insulated tumblers (get $1 off on each beer you buy when using one of these at the festival!). Music and other merchandise from many festival performers will be available as well.

LOST & FOUND and Late Night Tickets are also located at the Merchandise Tent.

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Art & Craft Fair Please support these independent artisans that help enrich our community in so many ways.

GRANDSTAND MEADOW

Aspara ~ Printed and organic cotton clothing, plus selected and custom silver jewelry. Art of Ryan Kerrigan ~ Original artistic creations in the form of posters, canvas prints, shirts, pins, magnets, puzzles, and more! Avatar Imports ~ Certified Fair Trade clothing company designing a large assortment of west coast chic boho styles for women. Bici.Arte. by Free Will ~ A celebration of the bicycle. My finely handcrafted jewelry combines re-purposed materials, precious metals and gemstones. Bless is More: Medicine & Magick ~ One-stop empowerment shop for feather adornments, alchemic elixirs and ceremonial supplies intended to amplify one’s spiritual journey. Elvyn Galactic ~ Clothing for the whole family. Handcrafted colorful and unique designs. Original patterns, organic and sustainably sourced. Flight of ~ A duo of artisans, specializing in hand-crafted jewelry and hats. Each piece is one of a kind! FOREVER STOKED ~ A conscious grassroots company created by artists to spread positive energy through artwork. Freeborn Designs ~ A unique line of men’s suits, jackets, blazers and vests aimed specifically towards musicians, artists, and festival goers of all kinds. Gato Montes ~ A collective consortium of sun darkened artists and dreamers; passionate makers of handcrafted goods in leather and stone. Heaven Sent ~ Hand painted glitter tattoos & DIY kits, lashes, body art, festive costuming & locally made goat milk bath products. Jayli Clothing ~ Fun, funky clothing for men and women, consciously made and fairly traded. Joshua Morton & The One Sweet World Fund ~ Artwork inspired by the power of live music with the goal of supporting the next generation of artists and musicians. KASHI ~ Creative clothing for summer festival fun & great wall hangings to enhance your living spaces. Lala Jewelry, Delilah & Dapper Vintage ~ Handmade turquoise and gemstone jewelry, cowboy boots, furs, dapper jackets and dresses for twirling the night away.

33. Lighten Up! Tye Dye Co. ~ Colorful, hand-dyed clothing for infants, children and the light of heart. Live Wire Neon ~ Our products keep your festival attire evolving. Come play with us and bring the kids. At night we really get to shine! Lobos del Mar ~ Handmade, hand-loomed clothing that we design alongside indig- enous families out of Oaxaca & Chiapas Mexico. Mendhi Mama ~ Experience the ancient art of adornment w/ Henna body art. Mind Body Clay ~ Original handmade ceramic pottery made from stoneware & porcelain clay. Noel Mae Designs ~ Fun and funky boho festival fashion and accessories. Rainbow’s Rockstar Rejuvenation Station ~ A delightfully luxurious onsite Spa ~ Where you can escape, relax and be rejuvenated for your next festival adventure! Shakina Designs ~ Funkin’ jammin’ festival wear & batik Aloha inspired flags for the whole family. Stirling Studios ~ Hand-painted mandalas, canvas and paper prints, stickers, tapestries, custom Converse and Vans, glow-in-the dark art, and beaded jewelry. ~ Hand-painted silk art, clothing & greeting cards, energized with love. Sunshine Jubilee ~ Offering a huge selection of tie dye clothing for all shapes and sizes; plus window and bumper stickers and patches galore. Super Rad Cape Company ~ Colorful handmade capes, costumes & festival accessories for all ages! Warrior Within Designs ~ A unique line of funky, functional, fun, & beautiful wearable art, proudly made in San Francisco. Wish Wear ~ Handmade festival wear and costumes, including dresses, jumpers, vests, hoods, and fantasy costumes. ONE TUB VILLAGE VENDING

Magic Foam Tub ~ A novel, ecological and exhilarating foam “shower.” Maddie Moon ~ Originally designed men’s, women’s and children’s boho chic festival and activewear. CARAUCCI ~ “Our eclectic collection of clothing and accessories become timeless wardrobe treasures that exude a sense of sophistication and adventure.” Om Gaia Tree ~ Men’s and women’s funk-tional & comfortable clothing for festivals or everyday wear!

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Art & Craft Fair (CONT.) THE LAWN/SCHOOLHOUSe (OPEN 24 HOURS)

Kat’s Creations ~ Awesome unique batiks, from festival wear to office apparel. RocknSocks ~ Eco-friendly accessories, including RocknSocks, sunglasses, Hipstirr Festival Belts, Lady Ginger Licious Onsies, the Potionarium & more. The Fiddle Guy ~ A large selection of vintage and new stringed musical instruments, including fiddles, , ukuleles, , and . The Uncarved Block ~ “I’m a treasure hunter who travels the globe in search of treasures and gems to share with the world.” Sublime Designs ~ Statement pieces for men & women, 100% handmade in California, few-of-a-kind and made with a third eye for detail.

STROLLING VENDORS

Amorphous Art ~ Universal expressions of sacred geometry in color shifting metals, opal and glass. Foxy Monster ~ Handmade, reversible bear hoods and accessories for all young at heart, increasing cuteness by 400%! Peace Chain Joe ~ Ceramic and wood pendants with words for peace in 123 languages!

“Taste of Festivall” Single Day Experience

Ever wonder what it’s like to be in the FestivALL Lounge or in the Friends and Family pit in the front of the stage? This year, we’re offering a limited number of “Taste of FestivALL”, single day FestivALL upgrades, which allow you entrance to the FestivALL Lounge (with private Port-a-Johns), the Friends and Family “pit” Area in front of the Grandstand stage, and two drink tickets. Enjoy Happy Hour (6:00-8:00pm), a private artisanal cocktail bar (7:30-10:30pm), snacks and drinks in the Lounge, and get up-close and personal with your favorite Grandstand acts and more! These daily upgrades may be purchased at the Merchandise booth ($100 - $120).

36. Non-Profits & Activism

Take a stroll over to the non-profit booths in the Grandstand Meadow. Each of these organizations is committed to addressing compelling social, environmental and community needs. Stop by to meet some nice folks, learn something new, and find out how you can get involved!

Conscious Alliance (consciousalliance.org) Conscious Alliance is a nonprofit that empowers young people to make an impact by collaborating with their favorite musicians, artists, and food makers to help feed kids and families in underserved communities. Hunger is a widespread problem, so they take a multifaceted approach to ending it. They host ‘Art That Feeds’ Food Drives at concerts and music festivals. They partner with healthy food makers to secure large-scale donations. They empower young people to get involved by dropping philanthropic opportunities smack in the middle of a good time. They’re on a mission to make sure families get enough to eat.

FOOD DRIVE Join High Sierra Music Festival and Conscious Alliance in the fight against hunger! Stop by the Conscious Alliance booth and donate 20 non-perishable food items or make a suggested cash donation to this year’s High Sierra Music Festival x ‘Art That Feeds’ Food Drive to receive a commemorative event poster created by Subject Matter Studio. A limited number of posters will be available, so don’t miss out! Donations will benefit the Community Assistance Network in Quincy, CA. We ask that you donate thoughtfully, meaning non-perishable foods that are low-sodium and health-oriented. ORGANIC foods are especially appreciated. Ramen noodles will NOT be accepted in exchange for the poster.

HeadCount (.org) HeadCount harnesses the power of music to drive social change. Since 2004, it has registered over 500,000 Americans to vote and helped organize massive initiatives to promote civic participation within the live music community. With over 30,000 volunteers, street teams in more than 50 cities, and affiliations with hundreds of touring musicians, HeadCount ranks as one of the largest music- oriented non-profit organizations in the U.S. Visit their booth to register to vote, sign up for local election alerts, or take a group photo celebrating the #TheFutureIsVoting message.

Keen’s Better Takes Action In times like these, when our air, water, climate, and public lands are under constant attack, Keen has brought an old phone booth back to life as a tool for attendees to take simple actions on site right at High Sierra. Refurbished and repurposed with call scripts for several environmental topics, you can easily call your representatives in , D.C. on the spot and make your voice heard on the issues you care about. Look for the Keen bus in the Grandstand Meadow.

Wharf Rats/Camp Traction (wharfrat.org & camptraction.org) The /Camp Traction are a group of friends and concert-goers who have chosen to live

37. and attend live music events drug- and alcohol-free. Their primary purpose at shows is to be available as a resource to anyone who feels the need for support, strength and fellowship. They do not tell others how to live their lives or attend shows, but rather provide some positive traction in an otherwise slippery environment. To locate them, look for the Yellow Balloons on the map.

Shabbat Tent (located near Fairground Rd. entrance) Shabbat Tent is an “oasis of chill”, a place for sharing food, song, conversation and Shabbat celebrations to enhance your Festival experience. We also offer Kabbalistic meditation, cell-phone charging and creative activities. Above all Shabbat Tent is a place to unplug, hydrate and connect with other festival goers and is always open to everyone! Peace and Shalom!

Plumas Arts (plumasarts.org) Plumas Arts keeps art and culture a vital part of everyday life in these Sierra Mountains with art programs in schools, fun events, gallery art-walks and so much more. We have restored historic in places that matter and where we gather together: Plumas Arts Gallery (525 Main Street, Quincy) housing fine art and artisan crafts by regional artists, and the Town Hall Theatre, (also on Main Street in Quincy) which remains our county’s only movie theatre and serves as a performing space for local productions, events and visiting artists. Check out the mural on the back of the theatre that was funded by the National Endowment for the Arts and painted by Rafael Blanco. We have served as Plumas County’s representative with the California Arts Council’s State-Local Partnership since 1981 where we rank in a model partner status.

Clean Vibes Clean Vibes will be making every effort to keep the campground and concert areas clean and safe throughout the weekend - but we need your help! All food vendors will be serving on compostable items only. Your plates, forks, napkins and cups (including beer cups) are completely compostable, so please help out by disposing of your food waste and associated paper goods in our compost bins located in both the Food Court, Big Meadow and the Grandstand Meadow. Please be extra careful not to throw non-compostable waste into these bins. We would like to continue to divert biodegradable waste from landfills and your careful participation in this program is essential.

Use the provided garbage and recycling bags to sort any waste at your campsite. One bag is for trash and one is for recycling (empty cans, plastic bottles and glass bottles). Please tie your filled bags and carry to the nearest collection station. Please break down bulky items before discarding and set any cardboard boxes next to the trash barrels.

Help sweep the concert field after the music! After each night’s show on the Grandstand and Big Meadow Stages, we will distribute recycling and garbage bags to sweep the concert grounds. Meet in front of the stage to help with the sweep.

Magic Foam Tub

The All-One Ark Magic Foam Tub Experience is coming back to High Sierra with the Tri (tree), a non-profit Conscious Party, bringing high vibes and making connections through education, inspiration and empowerment. Round up your friends and come get foamed and cleansed in one of the most fun ways imaginable. There are going to be dirty beats for your feets and good clean fun going on from 10am til 6pm daily. The Foam Tub Experience will be located behind the Grandstand bleachers.

42. High Sierra Libations

Wet your whistle all weekend long with a refreshing assortment of beverages to please any palate. All major credit cards are accepted at all bars and beverage booths.

QUENCH CAFE

Our Quench Café offers a variety of all-natural and organic beverages to keep High Sierra Festivarians hydrated and refreshed. In addition to Koh coconut water, Santa Cruz Organics lemonades, Wave natural sodas and Zevia zero calorie drinks, we’ll be offering tasty kombucha on tap from Revive, as well as yerba mate from Clean Cause and assorted iced teas. Stop by one of our Quench cafes and refresh yourself! WATER, WATER, WATER!...and it’s FREE!

In our efforts to reduce single serve plastic bottles, we are once again teaming up with Klean Kanteen to offer FREE FILTERED WATER at various Klean Kanteen water filtration stations located around the Fairgrounds (please see the festival map in the center of this program for locations). Don’t forget to stop by the Klean Kanteen booth in the Grandstand Meadow and thank them for making this happen! ICE

Ice will be for sale at the Quench Café in the Food Court from 9am through closing, as well as in Shady Grove during select hours. In addition, there will be mobile ice sales throughout the day, so keep an eye out for the ice cart! BEER, WINE & Cider

High Sierra features an array of quality craft brews from longtime California favorites, Lagunitas and Sierra Nevada Brewing Companies. We’ll feature three different styles of beer on tap from each brewery (including the return of our FestivALE brew that we made with Sierra Nevada) so be sure to check out the beer menus at the concession areas! We’ll also feature a can bar in the food court offering two can flavors from both breweries. Don’t forget to take advantage of the Klean Kanteen CUP KARMA/PINT PROGRAM where you can purchase a High Sierra souvenir stainless steel pint cup and receive $1 off with refills! They make great travel and camping cups and help us reduce our single serve waste! For wine enthusiasts, we will feature delicious red and refreshing white California varietals from Kokomo, August West, Sandler and PayDirt wines, as well as both white and rose sparkling cava from Coquilla. Yay for BUBBLES! In addition we will once again be serving Two Rivers hard cider, this year featuring apple, blackberry and yuzu cider in cans, as well as a new addition from CaliCraft, a yummy Pomegranate/Blueberry juice wine spritzer. One other new addition will be a hard kombucha from Boochcraft, California’s very first hard kombucha producer. *You must be 21 years of age with valid ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages at the festival.

43. COCKTAILS

Craft cocktails of the highest quality will again be served at the drink concession booths at each stage, as well as in the food court. Mi Casa tequila and Tahoe Blue vodka are returning, and we welcome Four Roses, a quality Kentucky bourbon, to High Sierra. We’ll be pouring a variety of specialty cocktails, including a killer Bloody Mary, a Tahoe Blue vodka berry lemonade, a Mi Casa limeade margarita, a Four Roses bourbon old fashioned and more. There will also be an assortment of sparkling mixers (from Q Drinks, Wave soda, Zevia and more) for you to pair with your favorite spirit and a menu of suggested favorites. Check the Libation Stations out for the full selection and your sippin’ pleasure! Cheers! *You must be 21 years of age with valid ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages at the festival. High Sierra Swirl PRESENTED BY

The “Swirl” is our official adult beverage “tasting event” that takes place daily from 5-7pm in the Tulsa E. Scott Building (adjacent to the Food Court). Patrons ages 21+ can purchase a stemless souvenir glass and receive five tastings from a variety of specialty beers by our official beer partners - Sierra Nevada and Lagunitas, along with multi-year Swirl participant CaliCraft Brewery, who will also be serving up their new delicious wine spritzers. There will also be a wide selection of California white and red wines from Kokomo, August West, Sandler and PayDirt, along with a sparkling cava from Conquilla. For the first time at High Sierra we will also be serving a hard kombucha from Boochcraft. And last but certainly not least we’re thrilled to have our good friends from LillieBelle Farms Chocolates join us again serving up their tantalizing treats. Come on by and SWIRL with us! Festival Cuisine Asana Foods* ~ Frozen acai bowls, acai shakes Blue Sun Cafe* ~ Mexican cuisine and breakfast Boulder Creek ~ NY-style pizza; thin crust and gluten-free available Dump City Dumplings ~ Chinese-style steamed bun dumplings in a wide assortment of flavors, inspired by cultures all over the world Earthly Delights ~ Gourmet deli, sandwiches Fatty Egg Roll People ~ Egg rolls, stir fry, pad Thai, coconut curry Gerard’s Paella ~ Paella, fresh seafood, fresh vegetables Hutch ~ Full-flavored, juicy burgers, fries, salad, accompanied w/ house made specialty sauces & dressing Jack Frost Shave Ice ~ Fluffy, flavored snow; natural, organic and delicious Java Gogo ~ Coffee bar, hot, iced, blended beverages Kaliko’s Hawaiian Kitchen ~ Traditional Hawaiian food with a modern twist, focusing on high quality, fresh options Kaptain’s BBQ Shack/Nitro Shack* ~ Central Coast-Style BBQ; sustainable and organic beef, chicken and pork; nine different flavors of Kaptain’s Famous Mac & Cheese Krepalicious ~ Crepes (savory and sweet) Nomad ~ Gourmet burgers, sandwiches North Valley Produce/How Sweet It Is* ~ Smoothies, desserts Nourish* ~ Asian-inspired rice bowls, veggie sushi, salads, unique homemade sauces Peace Pops ~ Gluten-free, sugar-free and vegan fruitsicles Pie for the People ~ Authentically hand-forged and fresh pizza by the slice. Sankofa ~ - Afro-Caribbean sumptuousness Spiro’s Gyros* ~ Authentic Greek fare; chicken, lamb, beef pitas; breakfast options The Merry Popsters* ~ Fish tacos, ravioli, Asian chicken salads, chicken-and- waffles, fish-and-chips, fried chicken, calamari, mozzarella sticks, ice cream confections

* Indicates an emphasis on organic ingredients

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High Sierra Artists

ALO FRI Midnight Mineral Building (Zach & Lebo) / SAT 1:30pm Music Hall, 11:30pm Vaudeville / SUN Midnight Mineral Building (Ezra) Making their HSMF debut back in 2002, the members of ALO have become familiar faces on the fairgrounds. Famous late-nights, campsite serenades, and heartfelt playshop/troubadour appearances mark just some of the unforgettable moments. Built from the childhood friendship of Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz, Steve Adams and Zach Gill out of Saratoga, CA, the past year has also seen the addition of a new member in the fold – Bay Area drummer, Ezra Lipp. This will be this quartet’s HSMF debut. Also rolling out this year with this line-up will be an EP series entitled Creatures. Their first volume drops early Summer. Catch these festival veterans with their heads in lots of music over the weekend, and be sure not to miss their Saturday late night set. Dancing, sing-alongs, special surprises – we’ll see what unfolds!

Amo Amo SAT 3:45pm Big Meadow / SUN 2:15pm Vaudeville Amo Amo formed in June 2017 when a group of dear friends – Omar Velasco, Love Femme, Justin Flint, Shane Mckillop and Alex Siegel – got together for an impromptu session in with (). Five months later, after a month-long recording retreat with Jim in an old house in central California’s countryside, Amo Amo emerged with a collection of songs full of soul and magic. In the past year, the world has begun to fall under the spell of Amo Amo’s magical sound. Amo Amo has been making waves – opening for the likes of Poolside, Jonathan Wilson and Tropicalia legends Os Mutantes. You will not see a crowd stand still at an Amo Amo show: people dance, it can’t be helped.

Andy Frasco & The U.N. SUN 7:45pm Big Meadow Renowned for a jubilant jambalaya of rule-breaking rock n roll, Andy’s career is rolling ahead at full steam. He’s made jaws drop at festivals such as Jam Cruise, Firefly, , Summer Camp, and Electric Forest; generated millions of streams and launched Andy Frasco’s World Saving Podcast. As Andy puts it, “I’m just a guy trying to find happiness like everyone else is. It’s about being okay with the lows, not getting too high with the highs, and being comfortable in your own skin.”

Big Something THU 5:30pm Vaudeville / SAT Midnight Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse A 6-piece powerhouse with a sound that is both unique and timeless, Big Something fuses elements of rock, pop, funk, and improvisation to take listeners on a journey through a myriad of musical styles. It’s no secret why this group has quickly become one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from the Southeast. Soaring guitars, E.W.I. (electronic wind instrument), synths, horns and alluring vocal hooks rise to the top of their infectious collection of songs. Big Something is Nick MacDaniels (vocals, guitar), Casey Cranford (sax, EWI), Jesse Hensley (lead guitar), Ben Vinograd (drums), Doug Marshall (bass), and Josh Kagel (keys, ).

48. Bo Carper SAT 3:30pm Music Hall / SUN 11:30am Music Hall, 2pm Family Village A founding member of New Monsoon, Bo Carper’s rootsy and reflective acoustic guitar style is contrasted by a fiery repertoire of right hand tapping and percussive techniques. His unconventional playing blends a love of classical Indian music with his deep West Virginia roots. He cites Mississippi John Hurt and Blind Willie McTell as very influential to his fingerstyle guitar playing and attributes great importance to Michael Hedges, Ry Cooder and Steve Tibbetts when discussing contemporary acoustic music.

Cha Wa SAT 2:45pm Vaudeville / SUN 2:45pm Grandstand brass band-meets-Mardi Gras Indian outfit Cha Wa radiates the energy of the city’s street culture. Their album “Spyboy” (a nod to frontman J’Wan Boudreaux’s role in the Golden Eagles) is a modern mix of fiery, toe-tapping sounds. Popmatters describes the band as “a grand gumbo of singing, intoxicating rhythms, and grooves that are impossible to resist.”

Cris Jacobs Band FRI 2pm Music Hall, 4:15pm Big Meadow, Midnight Mineral Building (Cris) / SAT 12:45pm Vaudeville, 3:30pm Music Hall Cris Jacobs enchants listeners with his poignant songwriting, virtuous guitar playing, and soulfully transcendent voice. After a decade as principal and frontman for beloved Baltimore-based band The Bridge, Jacobs released his debut solo album, the critically acclaimed Songs For Cats And Dogs, in 2012, and followed it up in 2016 with Dust To Gold, which garnered attention from magazine, who listed him as one of the “10 Artists You Need to Know Now”. His show is a truly dynamic experience driven by his captivating voice and guitar, and a band of truly phenomenal players.

Dawes FRI 5:30pm Grandstand It’s been nearly a decade since Dawes first emerged from Southern California, carrying with them a roots-rock sound that nodded to the past – including the West Coast folksingers and cosmic country-rockers who chased a similar muse during the 1970s – while still pushing forward. This is a group of road warriors who’ve carved out their blend of amplified folk-rock, bound together by blood (Taylor and Griffin are brothers, raised in the same Malibu by musical parents) and a nine-year rise from the clubs of Los Angeles to theaters on both sides of the Atlantic. Their playing is nuanced and collaborative, with no single instrument dominating the track list.

49. The Del McCoury Band SAT 5:45pm Vaudeville For more than 50 years, Del McCoury’s music has defined authenticity for hardcore bluegrass fans as well as a growing number of fans among those only vaguely familiar with the genre. McCoury is something special. He’s a living link to the days when bluegrass was made only in hillbilly honky-tonks, schoolhouse shows and on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry. Yet he’s also a commandingly vital presence today, from prime time and late night talk show TV, to music festivals where audiences collectively number in the hundreds of thousands.

Del & Dawg (Del McCoury/) SAT 4:45pm Vaudeville Del McCoury met David Grisman at the first show Del ever played (on banjo) with Bill Monroe in the spring of 1963 at New York University in Greenwich Village. Three years later, Del & Dawg played their first gig together in Troy, NY at the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. They both celebrated the arrival of first-born sons, Monroe Grisman and Ronnie McCoury, within a month of each other. Through the years they have shared the stage at venues and festivals across the country and in 2012 released Hardcore Bluegrass, a unique collection of bluegrass classics, made at two Dawg studio jam sessions in the 1990’s. Del & Dawg celebrates the nearly 50-year bluegrass friendship that these two legendary musicians have shared.

Diggin Dirt THU 9:30pm Vaudeville / FRI Midnight Late Night Music Hall Reminiscent of James Brown and Sly & The Family Stone, Diggin Dirt is a band that is very well known around Humboldt County and the Pacific Northwest for uniquely blending together their influences that range from funk to blues to reggae to psychedelic-rock, to make something that is all together new and old sounding at the same time. Diggin Dirt is a 7 piece band with tight horns and an even tighter rhythm section that never fails to keep the dance floor moving. Excitement, top notch stage presence, and high quality original songs are sure to be delivered in more than adequate dosages with Diggin Dirt on stage.

DISPATCH FRI 10pm Grandstand An upbeat rock band that’s heralded as one of the biggest independent bands in history, Dispatch is in the middle of one of their most prolific periods to date. Following the release of last year’s massively successful album America, Location 12, the trio went back out to Northern California: Stinson Beach’s Panoramic House, to wrap up some recording they didn’t finish the first time around. This new collection of music is Location 13, featuring the single “Letter to Lady J” – it finds the band pushing boundaries and breaking new ground, welcoming old fans and new audiences alike.

50. Eric Long FRI 10:30am Vaudeville / SUN Midnight Mineral Building Eric Long’s music is fundamentally folk-inspired and steeped in some of America’s earliest musical roots. In October of 2018 Eric released his debut folk & country blues record A Long Way From Home. It’s filled with the songs of real people, songs of home and songs of loneliness. A multi-instrumentalist playing resonator guitar with bottleneck slide, acoustic guitar and clawhammer banjo, Eric has entrenched himself in San Francisco, becoming an active player in the greater Bay Area Music scene.

Gaby Moreno SUN 3:45pm Big Meadow Born and raised in Guatemala, Los Angeles-based Gaby Moreno grew up inspired by artists such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, and Aretha Franklin. She immersed herself in blues, R&B and 60’s Soul and learned to speak English by singing the songs she loved. Her original blend of , Blues and 60’s Rock & Soul has earned her the respect and appreciation of audiences in Latin America, Europe and U.S. Armed with a warm, soulful horn inflected sound, Moreno creates a unique lane of music that straddles both the English and Spanish speaking world and blazes an intoxicating invitation into her musical world.

Galactic FRI 1:45am Late Night Music Hall / SAT 5pm Grandstand Galactic’s first new studio album in more than three years, ALREADY READY ALREADY – released on their own Tchuop-Zilla Records – sees the renowned New Orleans-based instrumental outfit taking a distinctly contemporary approach towards their own progressive sound, interpolating modern rhythms and electronic instrumenta- tion within the house-shaking framework of Crescent City funk pop ‘n’ roll. As ever, Galactic’s omnivorous musical interests make easy classification utterly impossible – ALREADY READY ALREADY is as all encompassing and universal as the band’s moniker established long ago.

Gene Evaro Jr. THU 2:45pm Grandstand / FRI 12:15pm Big Meadow Hailing from Joshua Tree, California, Gene Evaro Jr.’s sound is a mixture of soul, folk, electronic and funk. Gene Evaro Jr. has the power and dexterity of Earth, Wind & Fire, and the music has the soulful craftsmanship of Stevie Wonder. Evaro can sing, play and lead in a way that brings to mind Stephen Stills or . Watching Gene Evaro Jr. and his band feels like you are spiritually experiencing some grand force of nature.

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Greensky Bluegrass SAT 12pm Music Hall (Paul & Mike only) / SUN 9:30pm Grandstand After 18 years together, up to 175 shows per year, nearly 1,000 different setlists, 6 studio albums, and a litany of live releases, Greensky Bluegrass embodies more than just music for members Anders Beck (dobro), Michael Arlen Bont (banjo), Dave Bruzza (guitar), Mike Devol (upright bass), and Paul Hoffman (mandolin). Truthfully, it embodies an ironclad creative bond, familial brotherhood, and a lifelong commitment to fans. At this point, it goes without saying the band means everything (and more) to the Kalamazoo, MI bluegrass mavericks. The band is a live force of nature renowned for bringing rock ‘n’ roll showmanship to high-energy bluegrass.

Jennifer Hartswick Artist-At-Large / FRI 5:15pm Vaudeville / SAT 1:30pm Music Hall, 3:30pm Music Hall, 5:45pm Big Meadow Trumpeter and vocalist Jennifer Hartswick is one of the most exciting performers in music today. She exudes confidence and joy and brings her own refreshing spirit to the stage every time she performs. Jennifer’s music is honest, soulful and comes with a maturity far beyond her years. And whether she is wailing on the trumpet or singing an intimate vocal solo, her performance is all part of a single seamless instrument, one that is played not only with astounding technical proficiency, but also with sensitivity, conviction and heart.

Jim James SAT 7:15pm Grandstand Jim James has spent the better part of almost two decades as the lead singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist of My Morning Jacket. In 2013, James released his debut solo record, Regions of Light and Sound of God. In 2016 James released the politically charged solo record, Eternally Even. Rolling Stone described it as, “nine flamboyantly spiritual songs wrapped in creamy electronics and set to funk and hip hop beats...an eccentric, gently compelling pleasure. [Jim James] renders his change gospel with conversational grace, Bill Withers warmth, Sly Stone optimism and conviction”. James’ third solo album, Uniform Distortion, released in 2018, was received with immediate acclaim upon its announce.

Joe Craven & The Sometimers SAT 11:45am Big Meadow, 3:30pm Music Hall (Joe & Hattie) / SUN 10am Music Hall, 11:30am Music Hall (Joe & Hattie), 12:30pm Grandstand There is no label to accurately describe the music of Joe Craven and the Sometimers. Acid-Rockgrass? Jazz-Fusion Americana? To try to box it in would be to crush the exuberant creative spirit that happens when Craven, Jonathan Stoyanoff, Bruce MacMillan, Barry Eldridge and Hattie Craven play together. “No genre left behind” is their musical motto, and they accomplish the task with joyful abandon, playing paradigm-shattering free range music that entices and excites. Joe Craven is a creativity educator and prankster savant and, while a multi instrumentalist proficient with strings and percussion from mando to canjoe to bongo, he is also a eulogist, wordsmith and fashion insultant.

55. John Kadlecik’s Fellowship of the Wing SAT 7:30pm Vaudeville, Midnight Mineral Building (JK) / SUN 1:45am Late Night Music Hall From the depths of Furthur, Golden Gate Wingmen and Electric Beethoven emerges John Kadlecik’s Fellowship of the Wing. In this musical brotherhood, John Kadlecik (, Furthur, , Golden Gate Wingmen), Jay Lane (RatDog, Furthur, Primus, Golden Gate Wingmen, Wolf Brothers), Reed Mathis (Billy & The Kids, The , Golden Gate Wingmen, Electric Beethoven) and Todd Stoops (Kung Fu, RAQ, The John Kadlecik Band, Electric Beethoven) mingle originals, unique covers and many Grateful tunes, and are sure to take you on an epic musical adventure!

Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe THU 7:15pm Grandstand (Eat a Bunch of Peaches), Midnight Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse Singer and saxophonist Karl Denson fronts the Tiny Universe as if he’s preaching the gospel. His energy and spirit are contagious while his songwriting serves a larger message of fellowship – across generations, genders, religions and cultures. Highly regarded as one of the best live acts on the planet, KDTU distills the sweeping stylistic range of its concert performances into their own authentic sound. Along with KDTU, Denson serves as the touring saxophonist with The Rolling Stones, while continuing to hold down his role as a founding member of the seminal funk band, Greyboy Allstars.

Lebo Artist-At-Large / FRI Midnight Mineral Building / SAT 1:30pm Music Hall, 11:30pm Vaudeville (ALO) / SUN 11:30am Music Hall, 2pm Family Village, 3:30pm Music Hall, 5:00pm Music Hall Beloved High Sierra veteran Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz is a six-string gunslinger and singer known for his musical innovation, unprecedented versatility, deft of song craft and irresistible charm. Inherently committed to an improvisational approach, he embodies the realm of melodic, soulful rock. Catch him with ALO, as a featured artist on multiple Playshops, at Troubadours, the Family Stage and who knows where else!

Leftover Salmon SAT 2:45pm Grandstand / SUN Midnight Late Night Music Hall Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon. Since their earliest days as a forward thinking, progressive bluegrass band who had the guts to add drums to the mix and who was unafraid to stir in any number of highly combustible styles into their ever evolving sound, to their role as a pioneer of the modern jamband scene, to their current status as elder- statesmen of the scene who cast a huge influential shadow over every festival they play, Leftover Salmon has been a crucial link in keeping alive the traditional music of the past while at the same time pushing that sound forward with their own weirdly unique style. 56.

Let’s Be Leonard SAT 10:45am Vaudeville / SUN 12:15pm Vaudeville Let’s Be Leonard is a group of rockers coming out of Saratoga Springs, NY. Forming in 2015 with their first album release Cow., the band immediately began to bring their youthful blend of emotive songwriting, humor, and exploratory improvisation to audiences all across the Northeast. They soon embarked on a few nationwide tours leading up to 2018’s sophomore release, Static. The group will be making handfuls of festival appearances throughout 2019, while keeping busy off the road in the studio.

The Lil Smokies SAT 7:45pm Big Meadow, Midnight Mineral Building (The Rev) / SUN 3:30pm Music Hall, 6:15pm Vaudeville A unique blend of excellent songwriting, bluegrass roots and the sheer raw energy of a rock band. The Lil Smokies weave seamlessly through genres, leaving behind melodies you’ll be singing to yourself for days. The band consists of Scott Parker on bass, Jake Simpson on fiddle, Matt Rieger on guitar, Matt Cornette on banjo and Andy Dunnigan on dobro.

Maggie Forti SUN Midnight Mineral Building Bay Area singer-songwriter Maggie Forti is a founding member of the group Wildcat Canyon and was a member of the Berklee College of Music Gospel choir (along with , Layla Hathaway and Paula Cole). She performs her original material as a solo artist or appears as a featured vocalist, having shared the stage with Peter Rowan, Vicki Randle, Jerry Jeff Walker, Libby Kirkpatrick, Stu Allen, Sunshine Garcia, Joey Blake, Lebo, Chris Chandler, New Monsoon and countless others. Her 2019 record Travelin’ On (released at ) has been described as “like a warm candle lit bath...legit vibrant folk/Americana music in all the best possible ways, with tons of heart and soul.”

Mandolin Orange THU 5pm Grandstand Mandolin Orange radiates a mysterious warmth – their songs feel like whispered secrets, one hand cupped to your ear. The duo have built a steady and growing fanbase with this kind of intimacy, and on their latest release, Tides Of A Teardrop, it is more potent than ever. It is the duo’s richest and most personal effort. You can hear the air between them – the taut space of shared understanding, as palpable as a magnetic field, making their music sound like two halves of an endlessly completing thought. Andrew Marlin and Emily Frantz have honed this lamp glow intimacy for years.

58. Manic Focus THU 7:45pm Big Meadow / SAT 1:45am Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse Manic Focus is the beat-bumpin’ project of John “JmaC” McCarten, a -based producer hailing from the Twin Cities. A multi-dimensional artist with a rowdy style unbound to any one genre, Manic Focus transcends sound waves by fusing soulful blues with heavy-hitting bass, creating a resonating tone that’s entirely his own.

Mapache THU 2pm Big Meadow, Midnight Mineral Building (Clay & Sam) / FRI 11:45am Vaudeville Mapache consists of Clay Finch and Sam Blasucci. Born and raised in Glendale, California, the duo’s breathtaking harmonies and heart- felt sound verges on cosmic West Coast Pop Americana. Just months after releasing their critically acclaimed self-titled debut, the duo is back touring with a beguiling new EP titled Lonesome LA Cowboy.

The Marcus King Band SUN 7:15pm Grandstand Songwriter. Guitarist. Singer. Bandleader. At only 22 years of age, Marcus King has been writing songs, performing onstage for half his lifetime and fronting his own groups for nearly a decade. Since he was a teenager, he’s been trading licks with famous fans and mentors and . All five members of the band – drummer Jack Ryan, bass player Stephen Campbell, trumpeter/trombonist Justin Johnson, sax player Dean Mitchell and keyboard player DeShawn “D-Vibes” Alexander – create an expansive and dexterous musical unit that has honed their synergy through endless touring.

Marty O’Reilly & The Old Soul Orchestra THU 3:30pm Vaudeville, Midnight Mineral Building (Marty) / FRI 2:15pm Big Meadow, 5:15pm Music Hall / SAT 5:15pm Music Hall (Marty) / SUN 11:30am Music Hall Just when you think American roots music should be relegated to the dusty confines of a purist’s museum, it will surprise you with a paradigm shift. The Santa Cruz, California-based quartet’s latest, Stereoscope, released in February, 2018, marks an evolutionary leap in a journey of artistic identity, songwriting maturity, band friendship and fiery group synergy. Here, Marty O’Reilly & the Old Soul Orchestra homed in on their signature cosmic roots aesthetic, brimming with cinematic songcraft, impressionistic lyrics, clever arrangements, telepathic ensemble interplay, and soulfully world-weary vocals. Imagine the delta blues reprised by psychedelic indie rockers.

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Maxwell Friedman Artist-At-Large Maxwell Friedman is living proof that some musicians are indeed “born with it.” At age 15, his playing and compositions are already becoming well-renown. His skill, knowledge, taste, phrasing and artistry are already on-par with many accomplished players on the national scene who call him their peer. One of the youngest players ever endorsed by Hammond Organ, he’s already been invited to share the stage with legendary heavy hitters such as Karl Denson, George Porter Jr., Cory Henry, Dr. Lonnie Smith, The New Mastersounds, Skerik, Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, , The Werks, ALO, Scott Pemberton, Sophistafunk and many more.

Midnight North SAT 9:30pm Vaudeville, Midnight Mineral Building (Grahame & Elliot) / SUN 1:45pm Big Meadow It’s full steam ahead for Midnight North after an exciting year featuring major festival plays, nationwide tours, and the release of a second live record. Rolling Stone hailed Midnight North as the “Best New Act” in its review of 2018’s Peach Music Festival saying the band “takes the best parts of roots music and weaves them into a tapestry of rock and Americana.”

More Fatter SUN 10:30am Vaudeville Not so long ago, in the heart of a particularly fat jam session, two grown choir boys decided to create a funknroll band. When they found a Swedish American, vegan bass player with a secret handshake, the journey began. Along the way, they picked up a rowdy, trumpet wielding brother and a pair of lifelong groove specialists. The band will be releasing a second studio album in June, with two singles already out and another coming soon. More Fatter is Tommy Economou, Márk Fedronic, Théo Fedronic, Justin Palaad, and Anthony Puducay.

Natalie Cressman Artist-At-Large / SAT 1:30pm Music Hall Possessing a voice as cool and crystalline as an Alpine stream, Natalie Cressman is a rising singer/songwriter and trombonist who draws inspiration from a vast array of deep and powerful musical currents. Steadily evolving in many directions, the 27-year-old Cressman has already put down deep roots in several overlapping scenes. A prodigiously talented -based trombonist, she’s spent the past nine years touring the circuit as a horn player and vocalist with ’s .

61. The New Mastersounds FRI 3:15pm Grandstand / SAT 1:45am Late Night Music Hall The New Mastersounds have been delighting audiences with their infectious brand of funky soul-jazz since they formed in , UK in 1999. After opening for the Greyboy Allstars in 2004 they began to turn heads on the jam scene in the US, where bandleader Eddie Roberts now lives. Invited to perform at HSMF ’05, the band has enjoyed a dedicated Bay Area following ever since. In 2007 their first trip to New Orleans was the subject of an award-winning feature- length documentary film and the NMS became a staple of JazzFest’s late-night music scene. Expect scorching grooves and plenty of smiles.

The Nth Power presents: Time To Get It Together FRI 11:30pm Vaudeville (Marvin Gaye Tribute) / SAT Midnight Late Night Music Hall Proving that can be exponentially greater than the sum of its parts, The Nth Power is on a mission to share the light. Formed during an impromptu late-night jam at Jazz Fest 2012 in New Orleans, the relentlessly funky and soulful band believes in music as a higher power tapping into an energy that is simultaneously sexy and spiritual, with songs that will inspire audiences to dance, groove, make love or just stand there with goose bumps. Nikki Glaspie, Nick Cassarino and Nate Edgar believe in LOVE.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong THU 9:30pm Grandstand / SAT 1:30pm & 3:30pm Music Hall (Jeremy) Pigeons Playing Ping Pong brings end-of-the-world enthusiasm to their high-energy psychedelic funk. Their infectious electro-funk grooves, undeniable live energy and contagious smiles have their rabid fanbase “The Flock” growing exponentially. Based out of Baltimore, MD, this animated quartet has been scorching up the country with their explosive performances and danceable peaks... and they’re loving every minute of it.

PNUMA Live SAT 1:45am Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse / SUN 10pm Big Meadow Pnuma is a virtual band originally formed in Memphis, TN and relocated to , CO. They achieved popularity in the early 2000’s by touring extensively and releasing recordings of their live shows, and one studio album. Combining electronic elements with hip hop, jazz, bass music, and dance music, many people would travel to see them play all over the country and world. 2018 saw the band emerging from a self-imposed exile of around 10 years – we are excited to welcome them back to the land of live music and the fans at High Sierra.

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The Polish Ambassador THU Midnight Late Night Music Hall / FRI 9:30pm Vaudeville The Polish Ambassador (real name David Sugalski) is raising the bar for what it means to be a professionally touring musician. Sure, the electronic musician lays claim to producing the sweetest beats, but the world’s funkiest diplomat is also using his popularity to steer the millennial generation toward a nourishing and sustainable way of relating with art, community and the planet. From birthing the Permaculture Action Movement (a movement where the energy of show/festival goers is catalyzed into community action), to launching a Village Building Convergence in his hometown, to creating a program where nutritious beverage options are available at music venues on a routed TPA tour, the Ambassador is using his clout to make real, tangible change, and along the way inspiring hundreds of thousands.

Rainbow Girls THU 12pm Big Meadow, Midnight Mineral Building (Caitlin) / FRI 1:15pm Vaudeville / SAT 3:30pm Music Hall, 5:15pm Music Hall / SUN 3:30pm Music Hall, Midnight Mineral Building (Erin) Get ready to have a gang of sweet angels punch you in the heart! Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey, and Vanessa May, the dynamic trio known as Rainbow Girls, have emerged as a much-loved live act both abroad and on their California home turf. Their performances focus on highlighting their rich harmonies, ageless songwriting, and a soulful, bluesy sound in its rawest form.

Reid Genauer & Folks FRI 1pm Grandstand, Midnight Mineral Building (Reid) Reid Genauer is best known as the lead singer and songwriter of Strangefolk and Assembly Of Dust. He recently released a new album, Conspire to Smile, under the moniquer Reid Genauer & Folks. The “Folks” are a band composed of accomplished musicians who explore Genauer’s catalogue of original songs with new textures and bespoke improvisation. The Folks include Dan Lebowitz aka “Lebo” (ALO & Phil Lesh and Friends), John Leccese (AOD & Percy Hill), Dave Diamond (AOD & Donna Jean Godchaux), & Danny Eisenberg (The Mother Hips & ).

Ron Artis II & The Truth SAT 1:45pm Big Meadow, 3:30pm Music Hall / SUN 11:30am Music Hall, 4:15pm Vaudeville To say that Ron Artis II plays music from his heart and soul would be a bit of an understatement. While developing his multi-instrumental prowess playing in the Artis Family Band, Ron quickly took to and guitar as his main modes of expression. His mastery of both – in addition to numerous other instruments – quickly made it evident that he was special. Mick Fleetwood (Fleetwood Mac), , Jake Shimabukuro and many others recognized the incredible talent that was taking root on Oahu. Ron has gone on to play with all of them and more across Hawaii’s most prestigious venues with his own band that he put together (featuring brother Stevon on drums), aptly called, “The Truth.” 66. Royal Jelly Jive THU 3:45pm Big Meadow, Midnight Mineral Building (Lauren, Jesse, Robby) / FRI 7:30pm Vaudeville / SAT 5:15pm Music Hall (Lauren) / SUN 1:30pm Music Hall “San Francisco Soul” is the best term Royal Jelly Jive can find in describing their unique and intoxicating sound. Led by dynamic front-woman Lauren Bjelde, this sultry sextet rocks into uncharted musical territories with their infectious blend of modern and throwback sensibilities. Armed with retro horns, heavy grooves, and catchy songs that are impossible to resist, RJJ can pair with your fancy cocktail at a smoky jazz club and shake up the funkiest dance party.

Sean Leahy FRI 10am, 12pm Music Hall / SAT 10am Music Hall / SUN 10am, 3:30pm, 5:30pm Music Hall Guitarist, educator and Sean Leahy may be a stranger to you but he is no stranger to the Bay Area music scene or High Sierra. The Massachusetts native and Berklee College of Music graduate was the founding member of the band Boomshanka, who made a major splash in S.F. in the early 2000’s and introduced him to his first HSMF in 2001. He was also a founding member of Guitarmageddon, which has been a HSMF staple since 2005. In 2009, Sean joined Blue Bear school of Music, where he has developed a whole new spectrum and outlet for his talents as a music educator.

Shook Twins SAT 12:30pm Grandstand, 3:30pm, 5:15pm Music Hall / SUN 11:45am Big Meadow Everybody in your life will write his or her own chapter in your story. Take a step back, and you’ll see the influence of your loved ones, mentors, and friends in your decisions. Shook Twins refer to these folks in the title of their fourth album, Some Good Lives. Throughout 14 tracks, the duo – identical twin sisters Katelyn Shook (vocals, guitar) and Laurie Shook (banjo, vocals) – pay homage to everyone from a late grandpa and godfather, to Bernie Sanders. “We realized there was a theme,” Katelyn reveals. “We wanted to thank several men in our lives who have been such positive forces and honor the good guys who showed us the beauty in this crazy world we live in. So, it’s an album for some good lives that have crossed paths with ours –and to them, we are grateful.”

Simon Kurth FRI 2:45pm Family Village / SAT 3:30pm Music Hall / SUN 3:30pm, 5:30pm Music Hall Simon has been performing at High Sierra since 2008 as a member of Poor Man’s Whiskey, Huckle, solo at troubadour sessions, and as musical director for many playshops like Guitarmageddon and last year’s classic album recreation of ’s Waiting For Columbus on the Playshop stage. After meeting his wife at High Sierra, Simon took some time off from touring and festivals to start a family in South Lake Tahoe. Simon then formed jam rock band Mescalito in 2016, who will be joining him this year to lead the “Classic Album Hour” performing The Rolling Stones’ Let it Bleed on Saturday at 3:15pm on the Playshop stage.

67. Sisters of the Strawberry Moon feat. Luther Dickinson, Birds of Chicago, Amy LaVere and Sharde Thomas SUN 5:45pm Big Meadow Like any good party, Luther Dickinson and Sisters of the Strawberry Moon’s debut album, Solstice​, comes complete with a great soundtrack and an impeccable guest list, one that boasts Amy Helm, Birds of Chicago, Amy LaVere, and Shardé Thomas among others. And like any good host, Dickinson manages to put the spotlight on his friends here, taking a step back from the microphone in order to focus his efforts behind the scenes and flex his considerable muscles as both a producer and a guitarist. The result is an album that stands apart in Dickinson’s extensive catalog, a collection that brings together some of the most captivating female voices in modern American roots music and filters each of their distinctive personalities through a singular vision of artistic community and musical exploration.

St. Paul & The Broken Bones FRI 7:45pm Grandstand St. Paul & The Broken Bones formed in 2012, releasing their debut album Half the City in 2014 and its follow up, 2016’s Sea of Noise, to much acclaim. Those strong efforts helped place them on the national scene, and the band worked hard to prove they were no mere retro-soul band. Lead singer Paul Janeway’s fearless showmanship, thoughtful lyrics, and dedication to his performance soon became the band’s calling card and paired with the inventive and skillful direction of co-band leader Jesse Phillips as well as a full eight-man roster comprised of some of the best young instrumentalists in the South, they soon became a must-see event.

Skerik Artist-At-Large / THU 11:30pm Vaudeville / FRI 10:15pm Big Meadow, 3:45pm Music Hall Skerik is an American saxophonist from , WA. Performing on the tenor and baritone saxophone, often with electronics and loops, Skerik is a pioneer in a playing style that has been dubbed saxophonics. He is a founding member of Critters Buggin, Garage a Trois, Tuatara and Skerik’s Syncopated Taint Septet. He is also an original member of both Les Claypool’s Fancy Band and Frog Brigade and has toured with and played with numerous others in a variety of genres. Skerik also worked with grunge band Mad Season.

Stanton Moore and Skerik’s Emerald Quintet feat. Scott Metzger, & THU 11:30pm Vaudeville / FRI 10:15pm Big Meadow On the 20th “emerald” anniversary of their first New Orleans Jazz Fest appearance together with the debut of Stanton Moore’s All Kooked Out solo record, Stanton and Skerik join funky forces with A-listers Scott Metzger (JRAD), Robert Walter and Andy Hess in this super-group quintet.

68. Star Kitchen THU 1:45am Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse / FRI 8:15pm Big Meadow Marc Brownstein’s Star Kitchen is a psychedelic super-group from Philly expanding on the music of Stevie Wonder, Wu-Tang, Hendrix, Kool and the Gang and many others.

Steel Pulse SUN 5pm Grandstand UK reggae legends, Steel Pulse, released their first new studio album in 15 years, Mass Manipulation, in May, 2019 on Rootfire Coopera- tive, in partnership with Steel Pulse’s own imprint Wiseman Doctrine. Comprised of 15 new, original songs all written and arranged by lead vocalist David Hinds, and co-produced by Sidney Mills and David Elecciri, Mass Manipulation marks a return to Steel Pulse’s poignant and timely message of social justice and bridging the racial divide through the power of music.

The Suitcase Junket THU 1:30pm Vaudeville / FRI 10:45am Big Meadow From the salvaged sounds of American juke joints, back porches, honky tonks, and rock clubs, The Suitcase Junket conjures an entirely new sound. The Suitcase Junket is Matt Lorenz: artist, tinkerer, swamp yankee, one-man band. “The overall sound lands somewhere between the Avett Brothers and early, dirty Black Keys. There’s a Tom Waits- vibe in the fuzzy-megaphone reverb mic, and something ancient, near tribal, in his whistles and moans.” –The Boston Globe

TAUK SAT Midnight Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse / SUN 8:15pm Vaudeville On their new album Shapeshifter II: Outbreak, New York-bred band TAUK offer an unsettling but ultimately exhilarating look at artificial intelligence and its potential to upend our world. With its dynamic sense of tension and cinematic mastery of mood, TAUK’s all-instrumental blend of , hip-hop, and jazz proves to be the perfect backdrop for such explorations, giving way to an album that’s both powerfully hypnotic and intensely thought-provoking.

Templo THU 1:45am Late Night Music Hall / FRI 3:15pm Vaudeville Experimental bass producer and multi-instrumentalist Templo has been showcasing his unique take on EDM music across the world for several years. Inspired by hip-hop, dub, glitch, and ambient sounds new and old, there are no boundaries to where Templo may take his vivacious live sets.

69. Too Many Zooz THU 7:15pm Vaudeville / FRI 6:15pm Big Meadow Too Many Zooz are a busking phenomenon born in of New York City. Their unique sound and viral videos have taken them from subterranean tunnels to performing and recording with Beyonce. The boys and their song ‘Warriors’ were featured in a world-wide campaign for Google and can currently be heard on BBC Radio 1.

Toubab Krewe THU 10pm Big Meadow Some music is so original it seems snatched from the great, invisible substrata that runs below all human activity, a sound aching to be born without a flag or fixed allegiance – free, questing, overflowing with immediate, tangible life. This is the music of Toubab Krewe, the vibrant Asheville, NC-based instrumental powerhouse that creates a sonic Pangaea that lustily swirls together rock, African traditions, jam sensibilities, international folk strains and more.

The Travelin’ McCourys SAT 10pm Big Meadow The Travelin’ McCourys are 21st century musical pilgrims and adventurers. They’re onto something new, just like Bill Monroe was in the 1940’s. No other band today has the same credentials for playing traditional and . As the sons of bluegrass legend Del McCoury, Ronnie McCoury on mandolin and Rob McCoury on banjo continue their father’s work: a lifelong dedication to the power of to bring joy into people’s lives. And with fiddler Jason Carter, bassist Alan Bartram and guitarist Cody Kilby, the ensemble is loved and respected by the bluegrass faithful.

Umphrey’s McGee SAT 9:30pm Grandstand The music of Umphrey’s McGee unfolds like an unpredictable conversa- tion between longtime friends. Its six participants – (guitar, vocals), (guitar, vocals), (keyboards, piano, vocals), (percussion), (drums, vocals), and Ryan Stasik (bass) – know just how to communicate with each other on stage and in the studio. A call of progressive guitar wizardry might elicit a response of soft acoustic balladry, or a funk groove could be answered by explosive percussion. At any moment, heavy guitars can give way to heavier blues as the boys uncover the elusive nexus between jaw-dropping instrumental virtuosity and airtight song craft.

Valley Queen THU 5:45pm Big Meadow The 2018 full-length debut from Los Angeles-based band Valley Queen, Supergiant, takes its title from the most massive and luminous, yet fastest- burning stars in the universe. Released to massive critical praise, outlets like Rolling Stone, Stereogum, and the LA Times comment on the album’s electric energy. Perhaps Bob Boilen of NPR Music said it best – “Singer Natalie Carol possesses a stunning voice that can rattle the walls and stir the soul.”

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Festivate Safely

Please take a moment to read the following important information to help make your High Sierra experience as fun, memorable and safe as possible. Our #1 priority is the well-being and safety of all High Sierra attendees.

Festival Guidelines

We are committed to fostering a relaxed atmosphere, but there are certain guidelines you must abide by in order to ensure a safe and fun festival for everyone. Help us help you by keeping fire lanes clear, notifying staff of any hazards, and communicating in times of distress – we’re on the same team! Look out for one another, stay hydrated, take breaks, wear sunscreen, and most of all, have fun!

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• Absolutely NO PETS allowed on the festival grounds or parking lots (qualified service animals permitted). This will be strictly enforced. • No fireworks or sky lanterns. • No amplified music or drum circles from 11pm to 11am. • No campfires or charcoal grills (cook stoves OK). • No video recording of any performances. • No motorized vehicles (golf carts, ATVs, segways). • No unauthorized vending – if you’re not a registered vendor you may not sell or distribute anything on the festival grounds. Violators are subject to confiscation and/or ejection. • No laser pens or similar focused-light devices. • No professional photography equipment or cameras with detachable lenses. • No unauthorized motorized and/or remote control aerial devices, toys, cameras or equipment (drones, toy planes, etc.). • No confetti, please. (Every piece needs to get picked up!) • Prohibited items may be added to this list at any time if necessary.

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• Audience taping permitted in the designated tapers section adjacent to the soundboard, microphone stands limited to 7 ft tall max. Taping policy is subject to change per artist request. • “Point-and-shoot” cameras without additional lenses and cell phone cameras are permitted. • Bring warm clothes (nights can be cool). • Bring portable radios to tune into Grizzly Radio. • Festive clothing and fun costume wear strongly encouraged. Keep it family-friendly, please!

73. GRANDSTAND MEADOW GUIDELINES

• No cans or glass. • No outside beverages, except: Sealed water bottles; kids’ juice/milk boxes/baby formula; one drink in a cup (16 oz or under) per person; empty water bottles. (Ample potable water hydra- tion stations provided.) • No large coolers (soft-sided “lunch sized” permitted). • No chairs higher than 18” in front of the soundboard. • No Frisbee or disc throwing. • Please remove all personal possessions after each night’s performance. Festival attendees must abide by all local, state, and federal laws. NO ALCOHOL OR DRUG SALES (including nitrous oxide) tolerated anywhere on the festival site or annexed properties. Anyone caught selling or distributing illicit substances will immediately have their wristband cut and be ejected from the festival. Further legal repercussions are likely. Keep in mind that smoking marijuana in public is illegal, and blatant use of it offends community standards. Please be aware of this and use common sense. If it’s illegal outside the festival, it’s illegal inside, too.

Security Be proactive about the security of your belongings. Leave your campground overtly empty, don’t bring what you cannot afford to lose, and be sure to look after one another. Consider using a small padlock on your tent. Our event staff monitors the festival site and off-site parking lots 24 hours a day.

Medical Medical professionals are on-site 24 hours a day located in the Grandstand Meadow (during stage times) and near the late night Plaza (24 hrs). In an emergency, if you’re not near a medical tent, notify a staff person with a radio or dial 911. Tip: if you’re not sure whether it’s an emergency, assume it is, and get help right away.

Travel Safely The California Highway Patrol is a vigilant presence on the roads leading into the fairgrounds. Hwy 70 into and out of Quincy is a winding road with lots of turns, upgrades and downgrades. Please sleep before you hit the road, and always be aware of your surroundings. Sleep deprivation has been the direct cause of automobile-related deaths following this festival. Please be smart and drive safely.

Feather River DANGER! It looks beautiful and inviting but is deceptively and incredibly dangerous. Enjoy the river from a safe distance, but DO NOT swim or wade in the Feather River under ANY circumstances. Consequences could be fatal.

74. With Gratitude

High Sierra Music Festival is a year round endeavor for a few select individuals. These people work tirelessly to make the magic that everyone experiences here. Our year round staff: Debbie Crockett, Gabe Axe, and Paige Clem; our General Manager Jeff Bradshaw, Site Manager Chris Aguirre, and Production Manager Guido Batista; and all the crew chiefs who think and plan from the moment they leave here. We’d also like to express gratitude to Fair manager John Steffanic, Oran Morrison and the Fairgrounds staff, Sheriff Greg Hagwood, the Plumas County Supervisors and Fair Board. Special thanks to all the festival volunteers, vendors and musicians, and most of all YOU. YOU are the secret sauce that makes this festival what it is, and for this we are all eternally grateful.

A Huge Thanks To Our 2019 Partners!

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