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Welcome! Greetings everyone and WELCOME to the 28th Annual High Sierra . This year we celebrate our 20th festival in Quincy, CA, a community where we feel more and more at home every year. We thank you for growing with us here in Quincy, and for being the best festival audience in the country! What you hold in your hands is our handy dandy pocket guide, it contains everything you’ll need to navigate your days and nights at the festival. We hope you’ll immerse yourself in all High Sierra has to offer and take the opportunity to check out some of the goings-on you haven’t had a chance to check out before. Perhaps one of the intimate late night acoustic Troubadour sessions in the Mineral Building, or the High Sierra Swirl—our daily late afternoon beer and wine tast- ing adjacent to the food court in the Tulsa E. Scott Building, or a stroll to Pioneer pool out by Shady Grove for a refreshing swim, or our evening Stretch Salon to work out the kinks, or maybe you just want “be here” in NOW, a space we’ve designed for you to decom- press. While you’re busy catching your favorite High Sierra bands be sure you make time to check out an act you’ve never heard before because discovery is always a big part of what makes High Sierra... High Sierra! A new activity of interest this year is the opportunity to participate in an environmental action at the Keen bus in the Grandstand Meadow. Here, Keen Footwear has brought back an old school phone booth and provided scripts and phone numbers of representatives in D.C, making it easy for your voice to be heard on topics you care about. However you choose to spend your time here at High Sierra, we wish you an amazing weekend filled with fun, love, purpose, hope and renewal.

With gratitude, The High Sierra Festival Family

1. Table of Contents

In Memoriam ~ 3 Rockin’ Nannies ~ 28-29 Thursday Schedule ~ 5 Parades ~ 29 Friday Schedule ~ 6 Pioneer Pool ~ 30 Saturday Schedule ~ 9 Quincy Shuttle ~ 30 Sunday Schedule ~ 10 RV Service ~ 30 Late Night Shows ~ 12 Merchandise Tent ~ 30 Late Night Box Office ~ 12 Arts & Crafts Fair ~ 32-35 Troubadour Sessions ~ 13 Taste of FestivALL ~ 35 Fire Performances ~ 13 Non-Profits & Activism ~ 36-37 Glowing Night Parade ~ 13 Festival Map ~ 38-39 ZEROdB Silient Disco ~ 13 Clean Vibes ~ 41 Costumes/Themes ~ 15 Magic Foam Tub ~ 41 Grizzly Radio ~ 15 High Sierra Libations ~ 42-43 Artist Playshops ~ 16-19 Festival Cuisine ~ 44 Mind, Body & Spirit ~ 22-23 Artist Bios ~ 47-69 Family Village ~ 25-28 #HSMF Social ~ 70 Festivate Safely ~ 72-73 Medical ~ 73 Special Thanks ~ 74 Partners ~ 74-75 Autographs, Memories ~ 76

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Bob “Limo Bob” Pearl - Artist transportation

Steve Tolen - Beloved medical crew chief and a Wesley Robertson - KVMR /Grizzly huge part of the High Sierra Family. Radio

Jeff Pearlstein Steve Escola Carrie Hecker Nourish food booth Stage crew Shuttle driver 3.

Thursday SCHEDULE

GRANDSTA ND BIG MEADOW VAUDEVILLE PLAYSHOPS (MH) 10:00 AM

11:00 AM

12:00 PM Pixie & The Diggin Dirt Partygrass Boys 12:00 - 12:45pm 11:45am -1:00pm HIGH SIERRA 1:00 PM ARTIST PLAYSHOPS Jon Stickley Trio Magic In The Other John Craigie 2:00 PM 1:15 - 2:30pm Friday-Sunday 1:30 - 2:45pm 1:30 - 2:45pm in the Music Hall

3:00 PM Full Descriptions Pages 16-19 The Family Crest Y la Bamba 4:00 PM Rising 3:15 - 4:30pm 3:30 - 4:45pm 3:30 - 5:00pm

5:00 PM Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio 6:00 PM The California The Motet 5:15 - 6:30pm Honeydrops 5:30 - 7:00pm 5:45 - 7:15pm 7:00 PM

Cris Jacobs 8:00 PM 7:15 - 8:45pm The String Ernest Ranglin Cheese Incident 7:45 - 9:15pm 9:00 PM 8:00 - 9:30pm

10:00 PM SoDown The String The Nth Power 9:30 - 10:45pm Cheese Incident "Rebel Music" 10:00 - 11:30pm Marley Tribute 11:00 PM 10:00 - 11:30pm

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

5. FridaY SCHEDULE

GRANDSTA ND BIG MEADOW VAUDEVILLE PLAYSHOPS (MH) 10:00 AM Pixie & The Partygrass Boys "Sing A Simple Song" 10:15 - 11:15am 11:00 AM 10:15 - 11:20am John Craigie 11:15am - 12:30pm 12:00 PM Jon Stickley Trio Magic In The Other 11:50am - 1:05pm Presents Music For The Revolution 1:00 PM 12:00 - 1:15pm

Scott Pemberton Steve Poltz 2:00 PM Band 1:00 - 2:30pm GIVE THE 1:15 - 2:45pm Cris Jacobs DRUMMER SOME! 1:45 - 3:00pm 1:45 - 3:00pm 3:00 PM

Y la Bamba Lebo & Friends 3:15 - 4:30pm Surprise Me 4:00 PM 3:30 - 5:00pm Twiddle 3:45 - 5:00pm Mr. Davis 3:45 - 5:00pm 5:00 PM

Ghost Light The California 6:00 PM Turkuaz Spafford 5:15 - 6:45pm Honeydrops 5:45 - 7:15pm 5:45 - 7:00pm Drinking From The Well 5:45 - 7:00pm 7:00 PM

Delvon Lamarr 8:00 PM Organ Trio The String The Floozies 7:30 - 8:45pm Cheese Incident 7:45 - 9:15pm 9:00 PM 8:00 - 9:30pm

The Russ Liquid Test 10:00 PM The String 9:30 - 10:45pm The Barr Brothers Cheese Incident 10:00 - 11:30pm 11:00 PM 10:00 - 11:30pm

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

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Saturday SCHEDULE

GRANDSTA ND BIG MEADOW VAUDEVILLE PLAYSHOPS (MH) 10:00 AM Grateful City of Trees Bluegrass Boys "Songs Of " 10:15 - 11:15am 11:00 AM Brass Band 10:15 - 11:15am 10:30 - 11:30am

12:00 PM is PHSH Guilty Pleasures w/ The Family Crest 11:45am - 1:15pm Mimi & Cris Jacobs+ 12:00 - 1:15pm 12:00 - 1:00pm 1:00 PM Steve Poltz 1:00 - 2:30pm 2:00 PM Birds of Lebo + Guests: 1:45 - 2:45pm Songs from 1968 Suspects 1:45 - 3:00pm 2:00 - 3:15pm 3:00 PM

The Barr Brothers Mt. Joy + Guests: 4:00 PM 3:15 - 4:45pm 3:30 - 4:45pm Improv Session Fruition 3:45 - 4:45pm 4:00 - 5:15pm 5:00 PM Classic Hour: The Quick 's Lettuce 6:00 PM & Easy Boys Waiting For Columbus 5:30 - 7:00pm Margo Price 5:30 - 6:45pm 5:30 - 6:45pm 6:00 - 7:30pm 7:00 PM

Skerik Band 8:00 PM Grace Potter 7:30 - 8:45pm 7:45 - 9:15pm 8:15 - 9:15pm 9:00 PM

Sister Sparrow 10:00 PM & The Dirty Birds Sturgill Simpson Lotus 9:30 - 10:45pm 10:00 - 11:30pm 10:00 - 11:30pm 11:00 PM

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

9. Sunday SCHEDULE

GRANDSTA ND BIG MEADOW VAUDEVILLE PLAYSHOPS (MH) 10:00 AM "Sunday " Wordsauce 10:00 - 11:00am 11:00 AM 10:30 - 11:15am Gospel In The Hall w/ Bo Carper, Lebo + more 12:00 PM JAZZ is PHSH City of Trees 11:15am - 12:30pm 11:45am - 1:00pm Brass Band 12:00 - 1:15pm In The Moment 1:00 PM Birds of Chicago w/ Steve Poltz 12:45 - 2:00pm 12:45 - 1:45pm 2:00 PM The Quick New Orleans & Easy Boys Session 1:45 - 3:00pm Nathan Moore 2:00 - 3:30pm 2:00 - 3:00pm 3:00 PM Antibalas 2:45 - 4:15pm Bluegrass Pick w/ 4:00 PM Mt. Joy Grateful Bluegrass Boys 3:30 - 5:00pm Hippo Campus 3:30 - 4:45pm 4:15 - 5:15pm 5:00 PM Billy Strings 5:00 - 6:30pm Guitarmageddon: 6:00 PM Jupiter & Okwess Ruthie Foster 5:30 - 7:00pm 5:45 - 7:15pm 6:00 - 7:15pm 7:00 PM

The Wood Brothers 8:00 PM 7:15 - 8:45pm New Orleans Skerik Band Suspects 8:00 - 9:15pm 7:45 - 9:00pm 9:00 PM

10:00 PM Chris Robinson Foundation Of Brotherhood Pigeons Playing w/ Zig, George, 9:30 - 11:30pm Ping Pong Cyril, Ivan & Tony 11:00 PM 10:00 - 11:30pm 9:45 - 11:30pm

TROUBADOUR 12:00 AM SESSIONS Mineral Building Doors 11:30pm 1:00 AM (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 FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

High Lebo & Friends The Motet Pigeons Playing Lettuce Sierra Presents: Fiyo On + Ping Pong + The Mountain Music The Nth Power + Sister Sparrow Hall Ghost Light & The Dirty Birds

Doors 11:30pm Midnight Until... + Twiddle $25 $27 $27 $27

Funk’n Spafford Lotus Floozies Fruition Jamhouse + + + + Scott So Down Russ Grateful Doors 11:30pm Pemberton Liquid Test Bluegrass Boys Midnight Until...

$25 $25 $27$22

Late Night Box Office

You can purchase tickets for shows at one of two Late Night Box Offices. You can also buy tickets via your mobile device anytime - even while you’re at the festival - at highsierramusic.com/ lineup/late-night-shows.

Daytime Late Night Box Office: Open 12­-9pm daily / Located in Merchandise Tent in the main Music Meadow

After Dark Late Night Box Office: Open 11pm–3am Thursday to Sunday / Located in the booth near the High Sierra Music Hall and Funk’n Jamhouse 12. 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. Donation Accepted for artists.

MINERAL Cris Jacobs, Lebo (ALO), Nathan Moore, Nat Keefe (Hot BUILDING John Craigie, Steve Poltz, Steve Adams (ALO, Buttered Rum), Lech Wierzynski Aaron Redner Magic In The Other) Bo Carper (The California (Grateful JT Nero & (), Doors 11:30pm Honeydrops), Bluegrass Boys), Allison Russell Ezra Lipp MIDNIGHT UNTIL... Katia “Pixie” Racine Liam McCormick (Birds of Chicago) (Magic In The Other) (Pixie & The (The Family Crest) & Friends Partygrass Boys)

Fire Performances

A High Sierra favorite, come experience our midnight fire performances on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings on The Lawn. Primordial Spin is a collective of dancers from Holistic Hooping, Flowtoys, Organic Pyrotechnic, and others who 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! Glowing Night Parade

Liven up the night and join us Friday evening for the Glowing Night Parade! Meet at the Parade Staging area (see map) and we’ll march right on through the main stage field during String Cheese Incident’s set. Festivaaalll! Bring your blinkies and wear white! Starts at 11pm! Zerodb Silent Disco

ZEROdB Silent Disco is excited to come back for our fourth year at HSMF! Once again, we will be hosting Silent Disco on The Lawn each night! ZEROdB will have a rotating DJ lineup on two channels, and movies on our third channel, which will run all night. Headphone rentals are $10 per night, ONLY with a valid ID or credit card for collateral. We are excited to once again be offering the opportunity for people to buy regular headphones for $60 and custom headphones for $100! Regular headphone purchases come with a charger cable and a stereo cable. The stereo cable or bluetooth adapter connects to your phone or computer, so you can use them as regular headphones! Custom headsets come with a special graphic, bluetooth adapter, aux cable, and charger cable. Plus, you can just come by our booth each day to recharge your headphones for free. Investing in your own headphones this year, means that you will be ready for all future si- lent discos at High Sierra or at other events. We look forward to enjoying late nights and kickball with you all! (zerodbglobal.com) Interested in DJ’ing? Sign up for a silent disco slot! (goo.gl/IbqF5F)

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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 WHIMSICAL WOODLAND WINGDING Fancied or real, an enchanted forest awaits!

Friday AHOY, MATEY! EXOTICAL NAUTICAL VOYAGE Above or below the surface, all aboard for seafaring fun….

Saturday SHMANCY SOIREE Retro or modern…dress to the nines and shine!

Sunday FLOWAH POWAH GALA Foral prints, flower crowns, leis–flower power!

15. Artist Playshops

Artist playshops are a delight to fans and musicians alike. These one-of-a-kind, fun sets—whether they be collaborations with other artists, tributes celebrating the work of important musicians, or theme-based—have long been an integral part of the High Sierra experience. Playshops provide an opportunity for fans to see musi- cians in a unique setting, and also a chance for artists to stretch out and shine some light on an artistic side of themselves that doesn’t get to come out in public that often. All Playshops are in the High Sierra Music Hall.

FR I DAY

10:15-11:15am | “Sing A Simple Song” Presented by Blue Bear School of Music where we welcome players of any age and ability, so please come for the knowledge, and stay for the fun! This will focus on classic and contemporary simplistic songwriting from artists such as Wilco, , Nirvana, and . Hosted by Mark Schuh (Blue Bear) with Eric DiBerardino ().

Blue Bear School of Music is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) legacy business which has been teaching people to play the music they love since 1971. The belief that music changes lives is at the core of every- thing the school represents. With music education programs offered at Fort Mason and at more than 20 public and private schools, community centers and homeless shelters, Blue Bear strives to close the gap by bringing music education to communities where programs have been reduced or completely removed.

12-1:15pm | Magic In The Other & Friends Present “Music For The Revolu- tion: Songs That Move The People and Shape The World” From Seeger to Dylan, Marley to Sly Stone, Nina Simone to ; many iconic artists have chosen to elevate their message and make power- ful statements relating to politics and social movements. Join Magic In The Other as they dive through the decades and honor some of the most potent and dynamic message songs. Joining MITO will be an all-star lineup of special guests including Jennifer Hartswick and Natalie Cressman ( Band), Lebo (ALO), Lech Wierzynski (The California Honeydrops), Nathan Moore, Steve Poltz and more. Prepare to be energized, inspired and elated!

1:45-3pm | “Give The Drummer Some”: A Retrospective of 70’s Funk Drummers Join drummers Dave Watts (Motet), Michelangelo Carubba (Turkuaz) and Jason Hann (SCI), along with special guests Delvon Lamarr Trio, Skerik and members

16. of The Motet and Turkuaz as they deep dive into the canon of American funk and put their influences on display in this special playshop session that’s guaranteed to be in the pocket.

3:45-5pm | Surprise Me Mr. Davis! Surprise Me Mr. Davis is the on again/off again rock’n roll band comprised of trou- badour extraordinaire Nathan Moore and The Slip, the innovative trio comprised of Brad Barr on guitar, Andrew Barr on drums and Marc Friedman on bass. It was here at High Sierra where Surprise Me Mr. Davis was formed during a late night show featuring Nathan Moore and The Slip - with longtime friend joining in on keyboards. SMMD have appeared many times on the stages of High Sierra and while the Brothers Barr have moved north to and established themselves as the Barr Brothers, the guys relish the opportunity of making music together whenever possible. We’re delighted the stars have aligned again to be able to present yet another High Sierra appearance of SURPRISE ME MR. DAVIS...

5:45-7pm | “Drinking From The Well” w/ The California Honeydrops The Honeydrops musical goulash brings influences from many generations of American roots music into a sound that’s both deeply familiar yet remarkably fresh. Come join the guys as they take turns sharing some of their individual influences that helped shape that collective sweet soul Honeydrops sound.

S ATU R DAY

10:15-11:15pm | “Celebrating the Songs of Bob Dylan” Presented by Blue Bear School of Music where we welcome players of any age and ability, so please come for the knowledge, and stay for the fun! This playshop session will take an in depth look at the catalog of one of the most celebrated in American history. Hosted by Mark Schuh (Blue Bear) with Eric DiBerardino (Tea Leaf Green).

12-1pm | “Guilty Pleasures: Songs You Hate To Love” featuring Mimi Naja of Fruition & The Cris Jacobs Band We all have “Guilty Pleasure” songs we hate to love, songs that we can’t help but sing along to at the top of our lungs when they come on the radio... In the time it took to read that sentence you’ve probably had at least three come to mind! Join Mimi Naja and the Cris Jacobs Band as they play the most earnest version of live cheeseball karaoke you may ever hear. How can something seemingly so bad be soooooo good! Come join in the outlandish fun of this playshop which promises to have you singing along and leave you with at least one memorable song stuck in your craw for the rest of the day.

17. Artist Playshops (SATURDAY CONT.)

1:45-3pm | “Lebo’s High Sierra Ramble: 50 in the Rearview” - Songs from 1968 In 1968 no one musical style dominated the music scene but there was a slew of soul, English blues-rock and American rock’n’roll. Join Lebo and special guests (members of Fruition, Magic In The Other, Scott Pemberton, Cris Jacobs and more) as they take us on a musical trip back to ‘68 via the High Sierra musi- cal time machine.

3:45-4:45pm | “Skerik’s Improv Session” featuring Skerik with Special Guests Skerik can step into any musical setting and find a way to contribute and make the proceedings that much more enjoyable. That’s a testament to his versatil- ity and command of his instrument, the saxophone. Skerik’s ability to lead and orchestrate a group of players who don’t have much history (if any) of playing together is always lots of fun to experience. Step into the Improv lab and join Skerik and a slew of great players in an improv jam that’s bound to surprise and entertain.

5:30-6:45pm | “Classic Album Hour”: Little Feat’s Waiting For Columbus Come celebrate the 40th Anniversary of the release of this seminal live album! Recorded during seven performances in August of 1977, this influential double album has inspired generations of fans and musicians alike. Step back in time and relive the moment of being at one of those shows this legendary album was recorded at. Led by Simon Kurth and his band Mescalito and joined by a talented cast of special guests (Lebo, Cris Jacobs, members of Ghost Light, Magic in the Other and more), this ensemble will faithfully recreate all your favorite songs from this amazing live record. Oh High Sierra, come join the band if you’re willin’, and don’t let your feats fail you as you get down with your inner Dixie chicken under that Spanish moon. SUNDAY

10-11am | “Sunday Blues” Presented by Blue Bear School of Music where we welcome players of any age and ability, so please come for the knowledge, and stay for the fun! Here’s a chance to learn about and jam on various eras and styles of the blues, covering songs from Robert Johnson through John Lee Hooker, as well as classic blues artists such as and . Hosted by Mark Schuh (Blue Bear).

18. 11:15am-12:30pm | “Gospel In The Hall” A new twist on a High Sierra tradition. Take a break from the Sierra sun and rejoice in the cool comfort of the High Sierra Music Hall. Bo Carper & Lebo 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 righteous to love this set, but if you’re not careful you might leave feeling joyful!

12:45-1:45pm | “In The Moment” w/ Steve Poltz If Zen is simply to be completely alive, then Steve Poltz is a Zen Master. Be it through study and discipline or by random tomfoolery, we really have no idea how he developed his uncanny ability to be in the moment like he has, we’re just grateful to be able to be in it with him. Join the inimitable Steve Poltz for an hour of storytelling and song, a joyride you won’t soon forget.

2-3pm | New Orleans Piano Session w/ , C.R. Gruver, New Orleans Suspects 2018 marks what would have been the 100th birthday of Henry Roeland Byrd, A.K.A. Professor Longhair, one of the all-time greats from a long lineage of incredible New Orleans piano players. We’ll celebrate Fess and others who brought the distinctive New Orleans piano sound to the world with Ivan Neville and C.R. Gruver, two New Orleans keyboard players who’ll pay homage to those that influenced them.

3:30-4:45pm | “High Sierra Bluegrass Pick” hosted by Grateful Bluegrass Boys The High Sierra bluegrass jam always features some of the finest pickers the festival has to offer. This year’s pick is no exception and will be hosted by the Grateful Bluegrass Boys whose members include Aaron Redner (Hot Buttered Rum) along with James Nash (Waybacks) and others. The open jam session will happen after a special presentation of the ’s album Workingman’s Dead, which will be performed in its entirety.

5:30-7pm | Guitarmageddon honors Tom Petty Guitarmageddon closes out the High Sierra Playshops on Sunday afternoon once again featuring a plethora of incredible guitarists and supporting players. This year the obvious choice was to honor the late Tom Petty, whose rocking spirit and unparalleled songwriting make for a perfectly fitting vehicle for one of the festivals most fun playshops. Led by Eric DiBarardino (Tea Leaf Green) Guitarmageddon is a virtual who’s who of great players (Lebo, Scott Pemberton and more) and is one playshop not to be missed.

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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 held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday on The Lawn or in the coolness of the Funk’n Jamhouse.

MOVEMENT PLAYSHOPS

Namaste Yoga ~ 9am (The Lawn) This style of yoga is an alignment-based vinyasa practice. Ann Marie 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 long-time Truckee/Tahoe resident. Please bring your mat or towel. (NamasteTruckee.com)

AcroYoga ~ 10am (The Lawn) See what all the fun is about! AcroYoga is a playful blend of Yoga, partner acrobatics and Thai massage. In this class we will balance, stretch, support, and of course, fly! Michael and Laura will lead you through a joyful hour of AcroYoga basics that is sure to put a smile on your face. No partner or experience needed—just bring a mat or towel if you have one and we’ll enjoy the morning together!

FlowMotion Pilates ~ 11:15am (Funk’n Jamhouse) Margy and Jessi return to lead a Pilates class to help you go with the flow of the festi- val. 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 in the Jamhouse!

Sacred Paths Yoga ~ 12:15pm (Funk’n Jamhouse) Join us in ceremony as we flow with the winds of the Native American Medicine Wheel. We will begin the first day with a Cacao Offering to set intention and facilitate opening and reception of the festival experience. Saturday’s focus is the beauty of life and the energetic balance of the chakras. Sunday is a restorative flow as we integrate our expe- rience and manifest our intentions. Classes will be filled with a combination of breath, movement, dance and live music. Bring a yoga mat and some water. (SacredPathsYoga.com)

Holistic HoopDance ~ 5pm (The Lawn) Join us for our seventh year at High Sierra. 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)

22. NOW: A Place to Just BE (New!)

Located in the garden adjacent to the Funk’n Jamhouse, we’re pleased to bring you NOW, a 24-hour sanctuary of serenity right in the heart of High Sierra. Come enjoy the art of HSMF Ambiance artist, Rob Tobin (also this year’s Vaudeville tent theme designer) and the Ambiance crew and sink into a sacred space to unwind, connect or just BE. HERE. NOW. Feel free to bring blankets and stretch or do yoga, play acoustic instruments or simply ponder the “how” of the brown cow.…

The following Spirit Playshops, hosted by yoga and meditation instructor Lisa Rueff and musician/music instructor Emilie Rohrbach, will also be offered in NOW Friday through Sunday:

• Guided Heart Art Meditation and “SongVersation” ~ 9:30am Rise and shine! Start off your morning with a Heart and Soul Guided Music Medita- tion followed by a combination of creative journaling and “heart art”. Art supplies will be provided for participants to create “Heart Art” and messages to gift to others and adorn around the Fairgrounds. Feel free to bring your own notebook, craft sup- plies and a towel, blanket or mat to sit on. Jumpstart your day with LOVE and enjoy a delightfully uplifting and nourishing experience for your heart and soul.

• Get Sparked! ~ 3:30pm Connect, celebrate and uplift each other! Come see what the fun is all about with a revolutionary new game that’s filled with inspiration, heart and hilarity. From soulful conversations to juicy surprises and laugh-until-you-cry moments, you never know what will be SPARKED! Come alone and/or bring friends for the most heartfelt and hilarious time that will leave your spirit ignited! Signature Sparked Flash metallic tattoos and sparkly gold will be shared to adorn you and make sure you “get sparked” both inside and out! Bring a towel, blanket or mat to sit on. (readysetsparked.com)

HSMF Stretch Salon (New!)

Mineral Building, 8-9pm, Thur-Sun Whether gearing up for a big night of dancing or winding down from a day in the sun, your body will thank you for giving it some attention. Bring a yoga mat or towel to the Mineral Building for some free-form stretching as you’re serenaded by High Sierra artists. Basic yoga props provided but no official instruction.

Musical Hosts: Thursday: Ismay Friday: Ben & Alex Morrison (The Brothers Comatose) Saturday: Birds of Chicago Sunday: Lebo + Guests

23. 24. The Family Village

Thursday Special Surprise Opening: 2-4pm in the Arts House Friday-Sunday: 9am-1pm, 2-6pm

High Sierra is passionate about Family and creating a memorable festival experience for all ages. We invite children and whole families alike to enjoy and participate in all of our engaging, entertaining, and learning activities and performances taking place all weekend long in our Family Village.

Special Family Breakfast Saturday and Sunday! Come for a special Family Breakfast hosted by Bob’s Red Mill and the talent of Family Village, 9-10am

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 2018 highsierrafamilyvillage.sched.com. Log in and create your own custom schedule… there’s so much good stuff going on all day! Easiest to navigate if you choose “GRID” in view.

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Art House So much new this year! Art with Authors– come hear two children’s authors read their stories and create art and theater with them! Be inspired to write and il- lustrate your own books. Special Makers-Lab with Mikey Makey’s Magical Musical Mats; we will make the music with each step. We’ll make our own hand-made Paper Mache masks and learn to wire-wrap gems and minerals from our Magical Mineral Dig, where we learn from a Californian geologist about everything right under our feet. And we will have the return of the Tie-Dye–bring your own t-shirt, buy a festival t-shirt, or dye a free bandana! And 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 from 10am-2pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Giant parachutes, acrobatics, juggling, popcorn and more! In the afternoon we will have water games, potato sack races, and more! Including the Land of Jendala, where storybook char- acters come to life! Expect special musical guests! See FULL schedule in Family Village under “Family Field.” 25. The Family Village (CONT.)

The Family Stage The Family Stage will be in the Mineral Building again! (same space as the Troubadour Sessions). Heather Normandale of the Dandelion Family Band will host the Family Stage with her puppet friends. Each day is packed from 10:30am-6pm with Sing-Alongs, Puppet Theater, Real Magic with Professor Merloch Silvermaine, and several “main stage” acts including Steve Poltz, Nathan Moore, and Bo & Lebo of the Bumpity Bumps!

FR I DAY S ATU R DAY 10:30-11:00am | Puppet Apron Stories 10:30-11:00am | Puppet Apron Stories 11:05-11:25am | CelloJoe & Toni Tone 11:15-12:00am | Circus Luminescent, Vaudeville Vision 11:35-12:00pm | The Goofy Green Guru by Puppet Plex Quest 12:15-1:00pm | Blues Bears w/ Pamela Parker 12:15-1:00pm | Prof. Merlock Silvermaine/Magician 2:00-2:45pm | Circus Luminescent, Vaudeville 2:00-2:30pm | Puppet Plex: The Presidential Puppet Vision Quest 2:45-3:30pm | Circus Luminescent, Daisy Cray-ja-vu 3:00-3:30pm | Puppet Plex: The Presidential Puppet 3:45-4:15pm | Prof. Merlock Silvermaine/Magician 3:45-4:15pm | Prof. Merlock Silvermaine/Magician 4:30-5:00pm | Nathan Moore 4:30-5:15pm | Steve Poltz 5:20-6:00pm | Smokey & The Groove 5:30-6:00pm | Mystery Guest

SUNDAY 10:30-11:00pm | The Goofy Green Guru by Puppet Plex 11:15-11:55am | Parade Preparations 12:00-1:00pm | High Sierra’s KIDS PARADE 2:00-2:45pm | Bumpity Bumps w/ Laura Ossa, Lebo & Bo Carper 3:00-4:15pm | Family Village Talent Show 4:30-5:00pm | Circus Luminescent, Daisy Cray-ja-vu 5:15-6:00pm | Mystery Guest

ACTIVITIES

Village Chill Space A zone for more relaxing activities including Family Yoga each day at 9am and noon. With plenty of pillows, books, board games and etch-a-sketches you can have some off-the-beaten-path down time any time of day. Breast feeding mothers and overheated kids welcome. Friday and Saturday 4:30-6pm we will have Ukulele workshops for beginners to advanced. Bring your Uke and maybe even start a band for the Talent Show!

26. 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 other quality vendors to get your own unicorn horns, set of wings, glow in the dark supplies, great handmade kids clothing and more! Also come see Bob’s Red Mill’s booth!

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- up’s. All talents are welcome, song, dance, humor, perhaps something we have never even thought of as a talent before! Sunday at 3pm.

PERFORMERS

Family Village is excited this year to host both Steve Poltz (Fri, 4:30pm) and Nathan Moore (Sat, 4:30pm). These main stage artists both have touching shows for Families. You’ll want to come early as we pack the house!

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 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!

Circus Luminescent Circus Luminescence is 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-tech- nology, 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.

Pocket Stories with Jennifer Aguirre The children point to a pocket and through story, verse, and song the puppet comes delightfully to life. Her gentle puppetry not only engages children but adults as well.

27. The Family Village (PERFORMERS CONT.) Puppet Plex Puppet Plex, founded by Jonathan Youtt, is a Bay Area puppet collective that works as a lab for some of the most creative puppet shows in the country. Puppet Plex doesn’t shy away from sub- jects most children’s theater would avoid. Their Shows communicate about everyday concerns in a way that empower children and keep them in the conversation. And for this, all ages are found on the edge of their seat.

Little Bears playshops w/ 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 Quircus is 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 embrace every chance to share the magic of circus arts.

Professor Merloch Silvermaine Do you believe in magic? Once you see Professor Merloch Silvermaine work his wizardly spells, we’re betting you will. In a review of Professor Merloch Silvermaine’s performance, The San Francisco Chronicle wrote, “With Silvermaine in control, the mood shifts from amusing to amazing.” He is Magician Member of the Academy of Magical Arts in Hollywood, and many magical authorities believe he was the inspiration for a certain wizard in the Harry Potter series—he spent 12 months as Visiting Sorcerer at the Hogwarts Academy of Witchcraft and Wizardry where he taught Spells and Divinations, and carried out research into advanced magical techniques, and the relationship between Magic and Emotion.

Heather Normandale of the Dandelion Family Heather Normandale has made it her mission to inspire thru music. She even did an entire west coast tour on a bicycle in 2016. Heather will host our mornings this year with her special puppets.

Rockin’ Nannies

The Rockin’ Nannies are a group of highly qualified educators, professionals and child-care providers who are back for their 8th year to offer services at High Sierra. They will be hosting a Rockin’ Slumber party from 8pm-4am 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 next to the Family Village. The Rockin’ Nannies crew will be waiting to say hello at their Meet & Greet at 3:30-5:30pm Thursday in the Family Area. 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-12:30pm to answer questions and take reservations.

Parades

Giant Puppets Save the World is bringing an epic display of interactive parade art to 2018 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 puppeteer a giant silk bird kite, wave a silk flag, march inside a huge dog or don a backpack puppet. NEW THIS YEAR! GPSTW is bringing its very own New Orleans-style marching band comprised of Bay Area musicians! BACK THIS YEAR! In the Parade’s Goat Barn will be a Giant Puppet Maker Lab led by Parade Director, Toni “Tone” Mikulka. Come and connect with parade people or see it as it is all coming together! SIGN UP TO PUPPETEER NOW! tinyurl.com/HSMFParadeSignUp Got questions? Email: [email protected] PARADE, MAKERLAB & PRESENTATION SCHEDULE

THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES ACTIVITIES Meet & Greet: Stop Open Maker Lab Ac- Open Maker Lab Ac- Take the Puppets For by the Goat Barn, say tivity: Mask-Making tivity: Mask-Making an Adventure: Roving hello, and sign up for & Giant Puppet Head, & Giant Puppet Head, Parade Art Fun, a puppet role any time 12-2pm 12-2pm 2-3pm from noon-sunset. Giant Puppet & Giant Giant Puppet & Giant Silk Flag Games, Silk Flag Games, 2-3pm 2-3pm

PARADE PARADE PARADE KIDS PARADE Rehearsal: All team Public gets ready an Public gets ready an Public gets ready an dry run rehearsal and hour before. hour before hour before. walk-through with Parade @ 6:00pm! Parade @ 6:00pm! Parade @ 12pm! parade crew. Come early to reserve your GLOWING NIGHT puppeteering spot! PARADE Public is welcome! Bring your blinkies 7:00-8:30pm and wear white! Starts at 11pm! Route: Main Stage Field!

29. 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. Pool Hours: Thursday-Sunday, 1:15-7pm

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. Shower Hours: Friday-Sunday: 9am-12pm

Quincy Shuttle Plumas Transit will provide a local bus service along its regular service route, including stops at 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 each time you board the bus. More info at plumastransit.com. Shuttle Hours: Thurs, 5:30-9pm | Fri-Sat, 8am- 9pm | Sun, 9am-6pm

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. Service Hours: 9am-7pm.

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 performances 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 commu- nity in so many ways.

GRANDSTAND MEADOW

Anahata Designs/Infiniti Now ~ Superior festival fashion & couture streetwear; unparalleled leather goods & timelessly organic wearable moments Aspara ~ Printed & organic cotton clothing plus selected & custom silver jewelry Art of Ryan Kerrigan ~ Original artistic creations in the form of posters, canvas prints, shirts, pins, magnets, puzzles & more! Avatar Imports ~ Certified Fair Trade clothing company designing a large assortment of west coast chic boho styles for women BoHo Lounge ~ Bohemia style clothing that empower women & makes them feel alive Kaleidoscope Company ~ High Quality Handmade Kaleidoscopes Dom Chi Designs ~ A unique array of one-of-a-kind hats, clothing, laser-etched goods & marbled art! ENO ~ Crafting all our hammocks & accessories to the highest quality in the industry and with one thing in mind...to help you Relax! 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 & vests aimed specifically towards musicians, artists, & festival-goers of all kinds Hooked Productions ~ Sustainable apparel inspired by adventure, music & love INDIE ELLA ~ 100% recycled silk Bohemian clothing Jammin Warrior Collective ~ A truly unique line of clothing of men’s/women’s wearable art, currently featuring collaborations with The Grateful Dead, Brotherhood of Light & Android Jones Jayli Clothing ~ Jayli designs and manufactures fun, funky clothing for men/ women that is consciously made & fairly traded JENTRIBE ~ A variety of hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind clothing including faux fur jackets & vests, hand-dyed garments, feather earrings & leather belts & purses Joshua Morton & The One Sweet World Fund ~ Artwork that supports the next generation of artists KASHI ~ Creative clothing for summer festival fun & great wall hangings to enhance your living spaces Krinkly Batiks ~ Hand-dyed Batik clothing for adults and kids that resonates! Lighten Up! Dye Worx ~ Colorful, hand-dyed clothing for infants, children & the light of heart Lobos del Mar ~ Handmade, hand-loomed clothing designed alongside indigenous

32. families out of Oaxaca & Chiapas Mexico Mostly Sweet Jewelry ~ Nature-inspired metalwork jewelry handmade in Yosemite Noel Mae Designs ~ Offering fun & funky boho festival fashion & accessories Presh ~ Presh is a handmade original Bohemian jewelry collection for Free Spirits and Gypsy Souls Rainbow’s Rockstar Rejuvenation Station ~ Cerating a beautiful healing environment where we provide outstanding therapeutic massage for all to come to be rejuvenated! Shakina Goddess Gear & Art ~ Funkin’ jammin’ festi-wear & batik Aloha-inspired flags for the whole family ~ 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/bumper stickers & patches galore; grateful and proud to be returning for their 25th HSMF! Super Rad Cape Company ~ Colorful handmade capes, costumes & festival accessories for all ages! ONE TUB VILLAGE VENDING (OPEN 24 HOURS)

MAGIC FOAM TUB ~ A novel, ecological and exhilarating foam “shower” Maddie Moon ~ Offering originally-designed men’s/women’s/children’s boho chic festival/activewear Om Gaia Tree ~ Offering men’s/women’s funk-tional & comfortable clothing for festivals or everyday wear! StyleCaravan ~ Men’s/women’s clothing, jewelry & accessories designed by Cara Ucci THE LAWN/SCHOOLHOUSE (OPEN 24 HOURS)

ZEROdB Silent Disco ~ Headphones for rental or sale with multiple channels for listening pleasure Kat’s Creations ~ From festival wear to office apparel, Kat’s Creations makes awesome unique batiks RocknSocks ~ Eco-friendly accessories including socks, sunglasses, sunhats & more Sacred Light Studio ~ Presenting Mark Henson’s Artworks, the best giclees, prints, notecards & art finery on the West Coast The Guy ~ Offering a wide range of musical instruments for all, from the serious musician to the party crowd The Uncarved Block ~ A treasure hunter who travels the globe in search of treasures and gems to share with the world

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Art & Craft Fair (CONT.) STROLLING VENDORS

Dancing Wings/Songbird Ocarina ~ Dancing wings & ocarina clay flutes Foxy Monster ~ Handmade, reversible bear hoods and accessories for all young at heart, increasing cuteness by 400%! KritterKlips ~ Selling handmade clip-in animal ears made with love in San Francisco CA (5% of proceeds goes to non-profits defending wildlife) ONE of A... D.i.MON! ~ Offering patchwork/scrapwork creations locally handcrafted with love and positivity by Diamond Barker Peace Chain Joe ~ Ceramic & wood pendants with words for peace in 123 languages! WEARWITHALL ~ Providing a Sew-it-Goes service, instant custom no sew alterations (like cut & restyled T’s), mending/repair for clothes/gear, laundering

“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 of- fering 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. Taste of FestivALL upgrades may be purchased for $100 for Thursday (access from 4pm-11:30pm) or for $120/day, Friday - Sunday (access from 12:30-11:30pm). Purchases can be made on-site (and will call pre-purchased upgrades can be picked up) at the Merchandise booth. Enjoy Happy Hour (6-8pm), a private ar- tisan 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!

35. Non-Profits & Activism

Take a stroll over to the non-profit/activism 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 national 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization based in Boulder, CO. Their prime focus is supporting communities in crisis through hunger relief and youth empowerment - locally and nationwide. Conscious Alliance teams up with bands and music festivals across the country to host ‘Art That Feeds’ Food Drives and hunger awareness programs. The donations collected benefit local food pantries as well as economically isolated Native American reservations. Conscious Alliance also facilitates empowerment programs for youth in impoverished regions of the country in the form of art workshops as well as nutrition and gardening education.

Be sure to stop by the Conscious Alliance booth in the Grandstand Meadow (indicated on the Festival Map) and donate 20 non-perishable food items or a suggested monetary donation to the HSMF ‘Art That Feeds’ Food Drive and receive a commemorative event poster created by one of Conscious Alliance’s very talented artists. A limited number of posters will be available so don’t miss out! Donations will benefit the local community by going to Community Assistance Network in Quincy. Conscious Alliance always encourages food donations to be low-sodium and health-oriented products. ORGANIC food donations are especially encouraged. 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 nearly 500,000 Americans to vote and helped organize massive initiatives to promote civic participation within the live music community. With 20,000 volunteers, street teams in more than 50 cities, and affiliations with over 200 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 #VoteLocal message.

36. 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 Washington, 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 Wharf Rats/Camp Traction are a group of friends and -goers who have chosen to live 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 buildings 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.

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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 as- sociated 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 participa- tion 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, plas- tic bottles and glass bottles). Please tie your filled bags and carry to the nearest collection station. Please break down bulky items before discard- ing 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 Tri is bringing back the Magic Foam Tub Experience to High Sierra. Round up your friends and come get foamed, sudsed and cleansed in one of the most fun ways imaginable. There is 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.

41. High Sierra Libations

Quench your thirst all weekend long with a refreshingly delicious array of bever- ages to please any taste. All major credit cards are accepted at all bars and bever- age booths.

QUENCH CAFÉ

Our Quench Cafe 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 Organ- ics lemonade and Alta Palla natural sodas and Zevia zero calorie drinks, we’ll be offering tasty kombucha on tap from Health-Ade, as well as yerba mate from Guayaki (both spar- kling and non-sparkling). 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 sta- tions located around the Fairgrounds (please see the festival map in the center of this book 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 Deschutes Brewery out of Bend, Oregon along with longtime California favorites, Lagunitas and Sierra 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 all three 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 Patrick McNeil as well as both white and rose sparkling wines from France. Woohoo for BUBBLES! In addition we will once again be serving Two Rivers hard cider, this year featuring apple and blackberry cider in cans. 42. COCKTA I LS

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 return, and we welcome premium bourbon from Low Gap and kaffir lime-infused gin from Russell Henry. We’ll be pouring a variety of specialty cocktails including a killer Bloody Mary, a berry lemon drop and limeade margarita, There will also be an assortment of sparkling mixers 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!

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 tastings from a variety of specialty beers by our official beer partners - Deschutes, Sierra Nevada and Lagunitas, along with multi-year Swirl participant CaliCraft Brewery, or select California white and red wines from Kokomo, August West, Sandler and Patrick McNeil wineries along with our French sparkling wine selections from Louis de Grenelle. Rounding out the options we’ll also have some samplings from our spirit providers serving delicious mini cocktails. To pair with your tastings we will also feature a variety of tantalizing treats from Lillie Belle Farms Chocolate.

* You must be 21 years of age with valid ID to purchase and consume alcoholic beverages at the festival. Festival Cuisine

Asana Foods* ~ Frozen acai bowls & shakes Blue Sun Cafe* ~ Mexican cuisine & breakfast Boulder Creek ~ NY-style pizza; thin crust & gluten-free available Dump City Dumplings ~ Chinese-style Steamed Bun Dumplings in a wide as- sortment 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 Jack Frost Shave Ice ~ Fluffy, flavored snow; natural, organic & delicious Java Gogo ~ Coffee bar with hot, iced & blended beverages Krepalicious ~ Crepes, savory & sweet Kaliko’s Hawaiian Kitchen ~ Traditional Hawaiian favorites with a modern twist and a focus on high quality, fresh options North Valley Produce/How Sweet It Is* ~ Smoothies, desserts Nourish* ~ Asian-inspired rice bowls, veggie sushi, salads, unique homemade sauces & side dishes Peace Pops ~ Gluten free, sugar free & vegan fruitsicles Sankofa ~ - Afro-Caribbean sumptuousness So. Comfort Express ~ Classic southern comfort food 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, corn dogs; ice cream confections, deep-fried treats Vaudeville Cuisine

Hardly Strictly Oysters ~ Fresh & raw oysters on the half shell with various sauces Mayhem! Grilled Cheese Truck ~ Gourmet grilled cheese

* Indicates an emphasis on organic ingredients

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High Sierra Artists

Antibalas SAT 11:30pm Vaudeville / SUN 2:45pm Grandstand Antibalas is a force of nature celebrated by both music connoisseurs and a wide array of renowned artists alike. The group has served as the backing band for high profile tribute shows at , in- cluding Music of (2014), Music of & (2015), and Music of Aretha Franklin (2017). Antibalas mem- bers have also appeared alongside some of today’s biggest stars, such as Beyonce, , , , Lady Antebellum and many others.

The Barr Brothers FRI 3:45pm Music Hall, 10pm Big Meadow / SAT 3:15pm Grand- stand Over the last several years, The Barr Brothers have increasingly become one of the western world’s most distinguished purveyors of eclectic modern Americana. Fronted by the poly-rhythmic,­ jocular drumming of Andrew Barr, the songs and guitar playing of brother Brad Barr, and the innovative harp wizardry of Sarah Pagé–who has single-­handedly redefined the instrument and its context–the group has been expanding and contracting its sound and its size. Hailing from their home base in Montreal, QC, the bass, pedal steel, keyboards and horns come in and out of the mix freely. The Barr Brothers continue to embrace and enchant audiences with their methodical-­yet-­whimsical approach to music making.

Billy Strings SUN 5pm Grandstand Billy Strings plays hard and he lives hard, picking so fast and intensely that he’s known to break multiple strings per song, and basing the songs he writes on the hard lives he grew up around in the abandoned rural communities of America. His new album, Turmoil & Tinfoil, taps into a deep vein of psychedelia in Americana, referencing everything from the Dead to Sturgill Simpson, but all underlaid by Billy’s undeniable virtuosity and his knowledge of of Ameri- can music. Billy’s front porch in East Nashville is constantly filled up with Nashville’s best roots musicians just picking up a storm.

Birds of Chicago SAT 1:45pm Vaudeville, 8pm Mineral Building, Midnight Mineral Building / SUN 12:45pm Grandstand Mixing deep lyricism, gut-punch singing and fevered live perfor- mances, Birds of Chicago have been riding a swell of good mojo in the Americana world since their inception in late 2012. With their new album, Love in Wartime, they are set to confirm that roots world buzz and break on through to a wider audience. Their message is joyous, but urgent. Call it “secular gospel,” or call it what they used to call poetry intoned over roots music mashups: rock ‘n’ roll. The Birds consider themselves a rock ‘n’ roll band first and Love in Wartime leaves about that. 47. Bo Carper SUN 11:15am Music Hall, 2pm Family Stage, Midnight Mineral Building Bo Carper is co-founder of the San Francisco band New Monsoon. He started the band in Bolinas, CA with guitarist Jeff Miller in late 1997. Carper’s “rootsy” and reflective acoustic guitar style is contrasted by a fiery repertoire of right hand tapping and percussive techniques. His playing in New Monsoon is very unconventional and blends a love of classical Indian music with his deep West Virginia roots. Carper moved from WV to central Pennsylvania at age 15 and earned a degree in Film Production from Penn State University before moving to California in 1994.

The California Honeydrops THUR 5:45pm Grandstand, Midnight Mineral Building (Lech) / FRI 12pm Music Hall (Lech), 5:45pm Music Hall, 11:30pm Vaudeville The California Honeydrops have a reputation as being among the most exciting and dynamic live bands on the planet. With unrelenting energy and a near-encyclopedic knowledge of musical genres, the Honeydrops have spent a decade playing everywhere from subway stations in their native Oakland, CA to sold-out shows in theatres and at festivals all across the globe. In addition to their own non-stop tour- ing, the past two years saw them honored to support on her extensive North American tour, following past support slots with such icons as B.B. King, , Buddy Guy and Dr. John.

Chris Robinson Brotherhood SUN 9:30pm Grandstand As anybody who’s been following CRB can attest, this is a band that thrives on the unexpected. For instance, go back to 2012, when they first emerged on the national stage by releasing not one but two acclaimed full-length within a few months of each other. The band’s relentless tour schedule brought their shimmering “acid-Amer- icana” around the world firmly establishing CRB as the new standard- bearers of the psychedelic roots torch. With virtuosic improvisation chemistry that’s always made the band’s live shows such enthralling spectacles, they’ll be making High Sierra part of their mission to make the holy profane and the profane holy. So pour a little wine, light up an offering, and get ready for the unexpected.

City of Trees Brass Band SAT 10:30am Big Meadow / SUN 12pm Vaudeville Budding iterations of City of Trees Brass Band have been hitting the streets of Sacramento, California since 2012. By 2014 they had started repeatedly making their way to San Francisco in search of larger audiences. Having logged over 1200 grueling hours of street perfor- mance in California and beyond, The Brass Band makes an impact on every community it touches. Coming from humble street beginnings, to working class club shows, to high profile private events, the Trees have found balance in the chaos that is the life of young, working musicians. Currently the band splits time between Sacramento and New Orleans.

48. Cris Jacobs THU 7:15pm Vaudeville, Midnight Mineral Building / FRI 1:45pm Big Meadow / SAT 12pm Music Hall, 1:45pm Music Hall, 5:30pm Music Hall Cris Jacobs enchants listeners with his poignant songwriting, virtu- ous guitar playing, and soulfully transcendent voice. After a decade as principal and front man 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 called him one of the “10 Artist You Need to Know Now.” They describe his sound as “blue-eyed soul meets outlaw swagger,” and it is indeed a delightful, spicy gumbo of soul, country, funk, rock and blues.

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio THUR 5:15pm Vaudeville / FRI 1:45pm Music Hall, 7:30pm Vaudeville After years of playing in bands that inevitably fell apart, as bands often do, keyboard player Delvon Lamarr landed in a different kind of group: one founded by his wife and manager, Amy. She created the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, so her husband could fully focus on the things he does best: writing and playing music. With a deep soul backbone augmented by jazz, rhythm & blues and rock ‘n’ roll, the trio–Lamarr on B-3 organ, Jimmy James on guitar and David McGraw on drums–evokes a classic instrumental sound with a fresh, virtuosic sensibility all its own.

Diggin Dirt THU 12pm Vaudeville High Sierra Band Contest runner-up that we just couldn’t pass up, Diggin Dirt is Humboldt-grown funk, an eight-piece powerhouse that delivers original tasty grooves featuring a boiling rhythm section, the hottest horns on this side of the redwood curtain, and a soulful front man with screaming vocals to make you move. Reminiscent of , and , Diggin Dirt is a band that is very well known around Humboldt County and the Pacific Northwest. They uniquely blend together their influences that range from funk to blues to reggae to psychedelic-rock, to make something that is altogether new and old sounding at the same time.

Ernest Ranglin THU 7:45pm Big Meadow Ernest Ranglin earned his reputation with a combination of hard work and innate musical prowess. In the late ‘50’s as guitarist in the Studio One Band, he started adding rhythm accents to the tunes Coxsone Dodd was producing by playing muted upstrokes on his guitar. That simple, scratchy lick became the characteristic sound of a new groove called ska. His playing also laid the foundation for reggae’s relaxed rhythm. Ranglin, now 83 years young, continues to write songs and says he is loving every second he gets to spread soulful music with people all around the world.

49. The Family Crest THU 3:15pm Vaudeville / FRI Midnight Mineral Building (Liam) / SAT 12pm Big Meadow The Family Crest have already earned widespread national ap- plause for their extraordinary orchestral pop ambition. The San Francisco-based collective makes their boldest, most fully articulated musical statement as of late. Their newest album War reveals a band more in tune with its own large-scale Baroque eclecticism. It marks the first act of a greater multi-tiered project, a kind of serial concept album with a pronounced thematic arc that weaves ideas of pride and memory, disso- nance and divergence, into a purposefully ambiguous but undeniably unified whole.

The Floozies FRI 7:45pm Big Meadow / 1:45am SAT Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse Fueled by the swing of Basie, the birth of Charlie Parker’s bebop, and the wild frontier of electronica, born in funk and bred in the digital age comes this live electronic duo. The Floozies have burst onto the scene at a time when the industry needed them the most. Brothers Matt and Mark Hill share the stage just as easily as they share a musical brain. Without a setlist, and without a word between them, Matt’s guitar is in lockstep with the thud of Mark’s kick.

Foundation of Funk SUN 2pm Music Hall (Ivan), 9:45pm Vaudeville Foundation of Funk is Zigaboo Modeliste (drums) and George Porter Jr. (bass), the original rhythm section of New Orleans funk pioneers . For High Sierra, this particular line-up celebrates five decades of The Meters within the tricentennial (300th year) of The Crescent City. New Orleans’s most authentic family of funk is represented: (The Meters, Neville Bros.), Ivan Neville (, Neville Bros.) and Tony Hall (Dumpstaphunk) join George and Zig to honor 50 years of The Meters with the OG “Nola” line-up sure to bring the “Fiyo’ On Tha’ Bayo” to the Sierras. Expect hard hitting versions of the seminal Meters catalogue executed by the masters.

Fruition SAT 12pm Music Hall (Mimi), 1:45pm Music Hall (members of), 4pm Big Meadow / SUN 5:30pm Music Hall (Mimi, Jay), 1:45am SUN Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse On their fifth full-length, Watching It All Fall Apart, Fruition transform pain and heartache into something truly glorious. With their songwriting sharper and more nuanced than ever before–and their sonic palette more daringly expansive–the Portland, OR-based band’s full-hearted intensity ultimately gives the album a transcen- dent power. In a departure from their usual DIY approach, Fruition teamed up with producer/ mixer Tucker Martine (, , First Aid Kit, case/lang/veirs) to adorn their folk-rooted sound with delicately crafted elements of psychedelia and soul.

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Ghost Light FRI 5:15pm Vaudeville / SAT 5:30pm Music Hall (Holly), Midnight Late Night Music Hall Ghost Light is a true musical collaboration: five personalities, five perspectives, and five unique approaches towards one common sound. The live experience is what defines this band. “In the parts of the sessions where we have had a little more room to just let things go, there have been these little glimmers of what the improvisation will feel like live” notes pianist Holly Bowling. Guitarist Tom Hamilton adds, “With this new band, we felt super comfortable going in any direction, knowing that with our new bandmates, the songs will get to where they need to go.”

Grace Potter SAT 7:45pm Grandstand Described by Spin as “one of the greatest living voices in rock today” and by SF Weekly as “the whole package,” Grace Potter continues to impress both critics and audiences with her musical achievements and captivating live shows. Heralded as one of today’s best live performers, Grace Potter has played every major music festival from Coachella and to Bonnaroo and . She’s had the honor of sharing the stage with artists such as The Rolling Stones, , Robert Plant, the Allman Brothers, Neil Young, , and The Roots, to name just a few.

Grateful Bluegrass Boys FRI Midnight Mineral Building (Aaron) / SAT 10:15am Vaudeville / SUN 3:30pm Music Hall, 5:30pm Music Hall (James), Midnight Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse Grateful Bluegrass Boys are a string band that plays traditional bluegrass versions of classic rock favorites from bands such as the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, , The Eagles, Paul Simon and much more. These songs, combined with classic bluegrass and country tunes, consistently have audiences singing and dancing along the whole show.

Hippo Campus SAT 8:15pm Big Meadow / SUN 4:15pm Vaudeville There’s something strange that happens when you’re in the back of a van going 70 mph down an interstate highway at least ten hours from home. The back of that van becomes a home. The rest of the world turns dim and hazy. The only concrete thing you have is a trunk converted into a makeshift bed and your three best friends occupied with headphones or a book. Even when conversation is slim, the mere presence of these people brings a peace thought to be attainable only by blood. From those humble beginnings to the main stages of Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, to headline dates in some of the nation’s biggest rooms, Hippo Campus continues their ascent one gig, one release, and one 70mph drive at a time.

54. JAZZ is PHSH SAT 11:45am Vaudeville / SUN 11:45am Big Meadow JAZZ is PHSH has quickly become a world renown tribute to , attracting some of the most influential musicians in the jazz and jam scenes to take part in this collective approach to paying tribute to one of the most important and influential bands in rock ‘n’ roll history. With the music of Phish being both largely improvised as well as highly com- posed, the framework of Phish’s music is the perfect vehicle for exploring in an instrumental setting. The compositions are both challenging and adaptive. JAZZ is PHSH provides an exploration of Phish music unlike anything else.

Jennifer Hartswick Artist-at-Large, THURS 1:45am Late Night Music Hall / FRI 12pm Music Hall, 3:30pm Grandstand 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. Hartswick is an original member of the Trey Anastasio Band and has recorded/shared the stage with Herbie Hancock, Phish, Christian McBride, Tom Petty, , , The Rolling Stones, Big Gigantic, Dave Matthews and countless others. Whether Hartwick is wailing on the 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.

John Craigie THU 1:30pm Big Meadow, Midnight Mineral Building / FRI 11:15am Vaudeville Renowned for his eloquent Americana style, engaging live shows and off- the-cuff clever observations, John Craigie carries on the legacy of classic singer-songwriters while blazing a trail of his own. Recently, that trail twisted and turned into new territory for the Portland, OR performer who The Stranger appropriately dubbed, “the lovechild of John Prine and Mitch Hedberg.” His music speaks loud to both audiences and fellow artists. Todd Snider notably hand-delivered a gift on-stage, and Chuck Norris has sent fan mail. Craigie’s fifth full-length album, No Rain, No Rose, boasted two collaborations with Gregory Alan Isakov, namely “Highway Blood” and “I Am California.” The latter quickly cracked 500k Spotify streams and counting, as his knack for a captivating narrative and rustic aural palettes powered the 13-track offering together.

Jon Stickley Trio THUR 1:15pm Vaudeville / FRI 11:50am Big Meadow Jon Stickley Trio is a genre-defying, explosive instrumental trio, whose deep grooves, innovative flatpicking, and sultry-spacy violin moves the listener’s head, heart, and feet. The originality and sheer energy of this genre-bending ensemble serves as a welcome wake-up call for those who experience it. With roots in gypsy jazz, bluegrass and hip-hop in an “exhilarating all-acoustic swirl” (Acoustic Guitar Magazine), Jon Stickley Trio combines Jon Stickley’s rapid-fire flatpicking guitar with the sultry and wild, yet refined, melodies of Lyndsay Pruett on violin, set over the deep groove of Patrick Armitage on drums.

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Jupiter & Okwess SUN 5:45pm Big Meadow Jupiter Bokondji was born in Kinshasa 48 years ago, into a family of griots from the Mongo region. His grandmother, a renowned healer, introduced him to traditional rhythm and music including the famous Zebola from Ekonda (Mongo region of the equator), rhythms that are said to cure the sick. From a young age, Jupiter played percussion instruments and accompanied his grandmother to funerals and weddings. He discovered Europe and its vibrant music scene in the ‘70s: The Stones, Deep Purple, James Brown, etc. Here, he set up his own rock band called ‘‘Der Neger’’ with fellow young Berliners. Their sound was a strange cocktail of Mongo percussions and Zeppelin-esque guitar.

Lebo/Lebo & Friends feat. George Porter Jr., Melvin Seals, , Jennifer Hartswick & Natalie Cressman Full Band: THURS 1:45am Music Hall / FRI 3:30pm Grandstand / Artist-at-Large: FRI 12pm Music Hall, Midnight Mineral Building / SAT 1:45pm & 5:30pm Music Hall / SUN 11:15am Music Hall, 2pm Family Stage, 5:30pm Music Hall, 8pm Mineral Building Beloved High Sierra veteran Dan “Lebo” Lebowitz is a six-string gunslinger/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. Lebo has assembled an epic all-star line-up this year featuring George Porter Jr. (The Meters), Melvin Seals (JGB), Jay Lane (Rat Dog, Primus), plus Jennifer Hartswick & Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band). Catch him with this band and at playshops, troubadours, the Family Stage and who knows where else!

Lettuce SAT 5:30pm Grandstand / SUN 1:45am Late Night Music Hall For more than two decades, Lettuce have brought a new vitality to classic funk, matching their smooth and soulful grooves with a hip- hop-inspired urgency. Comprised of a stellar group of musicians– drummer , guitarist Adam Smirnoff, bassist Erick “Jesus” Coomes, keyboardist and vocalist Nigel Hall, saxophonist Ryan Zoidis, and trumpet player Eric Bloom–the band consistently displays an applauded mastery of their respective crafts.

Lotus FRI 1:45am Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse / SAT 10pm Big Meadow Having built a massive fanbase over the years, Lotus tours heavily selling out headline shows across the country. The band’s new album, Eat the Light, is a first for Lotus: an album with vocals on every song. Guest singers appear throughout, ranging from soulful to indie and electronic to rock. The tracks bubble with contagious dance energy and blast into orbit with sing-along choruses. The tightly produced yet raw grooves recall sounds of The Talking Heads, and LCD Soundsystem.

57. Magic In The Other THU 1:30pm Grandstand / FRI 12pm Music Hall / SAT 1:45pm Music Hall, 5:30pm Music Hall (Ezra, Steve), Midnight Mineral Building (Steve) / SUN Midnight Mineral Building (Ezra) Magic In The Other was born out of the idea that it is in the unknown where the most potent ground lays for magic and discovery. Assembled in early 2017 consisting of in-demand Bay Area veterans – drummer and bandleader Ezra Lipp ( & Friends, Sean Hayes), bassist Steve Adams (ALO, Nicki Bluhm & The Gramblers) and guitar wizard Roger Riedlbauer (Jolie Holland) – this innovative trio from Oakland, CA sets out to connect with their listeners, creating a mentally-stimulating, emotionally-resonate, highly- danceable and distinctly-transformative experience where everyone feels just a little more magical. MITO’s debut record is slated for release this summer.

Margo Price SAT 6pm Big Meadow A prolific writer with a knack for candid self-reflection, Margo Price has never had to look too far for inspiration. Highs and lows, long nights and hard days, wild women and cowboys, politics and sexism, it’s all in her writing, singularly filtered through Price’s wry, no-BS perspective. Her contemporary take on classic sounds is at once familiar and daring – an infectious blend of Nashville country, Memphis soul and Texas twang that tips its cap to everyone from Waylon and Willie (who makes a guest appearance on her latest record) to Loretta and Dolly. Price’s sound is rich with swirling pedal steel, honky-tonk rhythms, and her stop-you-in-your-tracks vocals. All American Made is deeply reverent of tradition even as it challenges conventions, a nuanced exploration of conflicted emotions for our deeply conflicted times.

The Motet THU 5:30pm Big Meadow / FRI 1:45pm Music Hall (Dave), 1:45am Late Night Music Hall Music and escapism go hand-in-hand. A concert or an album can unlock another world, if you let it. The Motet respect and revere this time-honored phenomenon. Fusing fiery funk, simmering soul and impro- visational inventiveness, the , CO seven-piece–Lyle Divinsky (vocals), Dave Watts (drums), Joey Porter (keyboards), Garrett Sayers (bass), Ryan Jalbert (guitar), Parris Fleming (trumpet) and Drew Sayers (saxophone)–have continually provided an escape for listeners over the course of seven full-length albums since 1998, including their latest release Totem and with an upcoming 2018 release.

Mt. Joy SAT 3:30pm Vaudeville / SUN 3:30pm Big Meadow Mt. Joy started off as a rekindling of shared musical ambitions between Philadelphia high school friends Matt Quinn (vocals, guitar) and Sam Cooper (guitar). Reunited in thanks to the ebbs and flows of adult life, the pair met multi-instrumentalist Michael Byrnes through a Craigslist ad. They named themselves Mt. Joy as an ode to a mountain in Valley Forge National Park near Sam’s childhood home. Steeped in folk-rock tradition and powered by the intuitive creative connection be- tween Quinn and Cooper, the songs of Mt. Joy depict Quinn wrestling with his own conscience, where the mundane and the fantastic collide as he processes tragedy, society and love.

58. 59. Nat Keefe SUN 11:15am Music Hall, Midnight Mineral Building Nat’s panoramic songwriting and baritone vocals play a defining role in Hot Buttered Rum’s sound. In the course of a decade of playing professionally, Nat has written hundreds of songs, including col- laborations with & Dave Brogan (ALO), Brett Dennen, Tim Bluhm (Mother Hips), Fred Torphy (Big Light), and his bandmates. He’s produced nine albums of his own and others’ music. He’s produced almost a dozen Concert Carnival variety shows, bringing together artists to create new work. Most importantly, he has performed over a thousand times, singing and playing guitar to the best fanbase in the world.

Natalie Cressman Artist-at-Large: THURS 1:45am Late Night Music Hall / FRI 12pm Music Hall, 3:30pm Grandstand Possessing a voice as cool and crystalline as an Alpine stream, Nata- lie Cressman is a rising singer/songwriter and trombonist who draws inspiration from a vast array of deep and powerful musical currents. A prodigiously talented -based trombonist, she’s spent the past seven years touring the circuit as a horn player and vocalist with Phish’s Trey Anastasio (and recently played with Phish at Madison Square Garden). Deeply versed in Latin jazz, post-bop, pop and Brazilian music, she tapped the interlaced traditions on her first two solo albums, 2012’s Unfolding and 2014’s Turn the Sea.

Nathan Moore Artist-at-Large, FRI 12pm & 3:45pm Music Hall / SAT 4:30pm Family Stage, Midnight Mineral Building / SUN 2pm Vaudeville A bearer of the coveted Telluride Troubadour Award (2009), Nathan Moore is a pioneer of modern day, “troubadouring” with a wellspring of songs like you wouldn’t believe. His love of poetry, songs and mis- chief has shaped his colorful, prolific career. He’s a founding member of both ThaMuseMeant and Surprise Me Mr. Davis, two bands that have toured the country extensively. Between his solo career and his bands, Nathan has released 27 albums. From storytelling songwriter to rock band front man (with a dash of magic here and there), Nathan has done it all with a disarming honesty and lyrical revelry that few could pull off.

New Orleans Suspects SAT 2pm Big Meadow / SUN 2pm Music Hall (CR Gruver), 7:45pm Vaudeville The New Orleans Suspects have been tearing up the festival and club circuits for the past eight years. This New Orleans supergroup has been laying down its swampified rock ‘n’ roll throughout North America at a feverish pace. Their music combines irresistibly tight funk, soulful horns, Americana based rhythm and blues, and a pinch of jamband to create a uniquely funky groove. Over the years The Suspects have recorded and performed with such artists as The New Mastersounds, Dr. John, Leftover Salmon, Little Feat, , , Col. and many others. 60. The Nth Power THU 10pm Big Meadow / FRI 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, the 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. The band has been relentlessly touring and writing for the past four years since their inception and continue to grow in their mission as they spread love and healing through music across the land. Thursday’s Big Meadow Show is a special “Rebel Music” Marley Tribute.

Pigeons Playing Ping Pong SAT 1:45am Late Night Music Hall / SUN 10pm Big Meadow Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, a band whose very existence is rooted in the unyielding quest for joy and positive energy, blends infec- tious funk grooves, psychedelic jams and experimental electronics into a buoyant, blissful reminder of just how much fun music can be. Pigeons Playing Ping Pong constructs effervescent sound- scapes with just two guitars, bass and drums, crafting their music with a sophisticated ear for both open space and dense layering. The band wants to elevate each and every member of their audience to the kind of blissful place that only the most ecstatic live music can take you.

Pixie & The Partygrass Boys THU 11:45am Big Meadow, Midnight Mineral Building (Katia Racine) / FRI 10:15am Big Meadow Hailed as “the hottest band in the Wasatch” by the Intermoun- tain Acoustic Music Association, Pixie & The Partygrass Boys is composed of lifelong professional musicians drawn together by a common love of bluegrass and skiing in the Wasatch. Featuring soulful, often harmonic vocals and solid strings and rhythm, this tight-knit crew was born out of the belly of a warm cabin after a long day on the slopes, drinking whiskey and singing into the night. With a high energy sound and a love for silly outfits, they travel the land spreading the gospel of whiskey, chick- ens, and fun for everyone.

The Quick & Easy Boys SAT 5:30pm Vaudeville / SUN 1:45pm Big Meadow The Quick & Easy Boys are a power-trio out of Portland, OR who create their own blend of rock ‘n’ roll. Imagine the Minutemen, and Band of Gypsies rolled into one. Formed in 2005, The Quick & Easy Boys quickly made a name for themselves in Eugene, OR before relocating to Portland and becoming a renowned nationally touring act. Their shows are an interactive party with electrifying stage antics and profound musical moments as the trio pours out every ounce of their energy, leaving nothing behind. 61.

Rising Appalachia THU 3:30pm Grandstand Rising Appalachia brings to the stage a collection of sounds, stories, and songs steeped in tradition and a devotion to world culture. Intertwining a deep reverence for and a passion for justice, they have made it their life’s work to sing songs that speak to something ancient yet surging with relevance. Whether playing at Red Rocks or in rail cars, at Italian street fairs or to Bulgarian herbalists, this fiercely independent band has blazed a unique and colorful path across the globe. 11 years into their movement, Rising Appalachia believes that the roots of all these old songs are vital to our ever-evolving soundscape.

The Russ Liquid Test FRI 9:30pm Vaudeville / SAT Midnight Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse Redefining the possibilities of modern music, The Russ Liquid Test fuses the raw vitality of classic funk and the inventive sound design of electronic production. Songwriter/producer and renowned brass specialist Russell Scott heads up the New Orleans-based band. Guitarist Andrew Block and drummer Deven Trusclair round things out, with each providing a distinct musical background deeply rooted in the New Orleans jazz scene. The Russ Liquid Test evokes a kaleidoscope of textures, senses, and moods.

Ruthie Foster SUN 6pm Vaudeville In the tight-knit musical community of Austin, TX, it’s tough to get away with posturing. You either bring it, or you don’t. If you do, word gets around. Praises are sung. And one day, you find yourself duetting with Bonnie Raitt, or standing onstage with the Allman Brothers at New York’s Beacon Theater and trading verses with Susan Tedeschi. And with the release of Ruthie Foster’s latest album, Joy Comes Back, the Recording Academy might want to put its engraver on notice. Because every note on it confirms this truth: it’s Ruthie’s time.

Scott Pemberton Band THURS 12am Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse / FRI 1:15pm Grandstand / SAT 1:45pm Music Hall (Scott) / SUN 5:30pm Music Hall (Scott) A master showman who draws amazed stares when audiences real- ize he’s shredding without a guitar strap, Scott Pemberton’s unique musical gifts and infectiously positive attitude come exploding to life, making the axe man and his band’s legendary shows on stages small and large come vibrantly to life. The music is hypnotic in its infectiousness—consistently challenging listeners while grounding it all in a familiar foundation of rock. Music is Pemberton’s domain. The stage is his home. And his door is always open. Scott’s path is simple and clear. Make the best music he can…. Share it with others…. That is all.

65. Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds SAT 9:30pm Vaudeville / SUN Midnight Late Night Music Hall For nearly two decades, the Catskill Mountains hid rock ‘n’ roll’s best-kept secret. Then one day, singer and songwriter Arleigh Kincheloe said goodbye to her hometown hideaway and moved to New York City to start the hard soul collective Sister Sparrow & The Dirty Birds. In the years since, the group has performed more than 700 shows and made their national TV debut on NBC’s Today Show. They’ve released three full-length studio albums, including their most recent studio pass, the acclaimed The Weather Below. They are set to release a new album in late 2018.

Skerik Band Artist-at-Large: FRI 1:45pm Music Hall (Skerik) / SAT 3:45pm Music Hal (Skerik), 7:30pm Vaudeville / SUN 8pm Big Meadow Skerik is an American saxophonist from Seattle, 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 , , Tuatara and Skerik’s Syncopated Taint Septet. He is also an original member of both ’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.

SoDown THU 9:30pm Vaudeville / FRI Midnight Late Night Funk‘n Jamhouse SoDown has quickly taken his music to a national stage, playing many festivals across the U.S.. A SoDown set is not one to miss. Featuring live saxophone, Ehren takes the crowd on an intimate sensory adventure through space and time. His latest tracks include a wide array of musical talents, including his keen ear for sound design and production as well as his never-ending dedication to or- ganic instrumentation. Combining infinite influences, Ehren describes his music as an endlessly evolving medley of many different genres, culminating in a uniquely diverse style of bass music.

Spafford THU 1:45am Late Night Funk’n Jamhouse / FRI 5:45pm Big Meadow Composed of Brian Moss (guitar), Jordan Fairless (bass), Andrew “Red” Johnson (keys), and Cameron Laforest (drums), Spafford’s patented “electro-funk therapy” has a little bit of something for everyone, offering tastes of rock, funk, electronic, bluegrass, gospel, and more. The Arizona-based four-piece is characterized by strong vocals, tight harmonies, catchy tunes, and captivating live shows. The group is best known for their immense improvisational abilities, which see the band regu- larly embark on spontaneous and unrehearsed hour-long musical odysseys featuring jams that are patient, meticulous, and sonically rich.

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Steve Poltz FRI 12pm Music Hall, 1pm Vaudeville, 4:30pm Family Stage, Midnight Mineral Building / SAT 1pm Grandstand / SUN 12:45pm Music Hall Raucous, joyous, improvisational and always strange. Stellar guitar work and songs that will have you smiling one minute and crying the next. Born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and raised in Southern California–and now living in Nashville, TN–Steve Poltz tours nonstop and is the surprise sleeper hit of any festival.

The String Cheese Incident THUR 8pm & 10pm Grandstand / FRI 1:45pm Music Hall (Jason), FRI 8pm & 10pm Grandstand String Cheese have been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, for their community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and for their innovative approach to the business of music. When their growth first started gaining mo- mentum well over a decade ago, the Internet was just beginning to take hold and the major-label business model was failing. The band decided to make music on their own terms, and since then, The String Cheese Incident have gone on to carve out a completely different approach to the business of music; they are truly pioneers of a new way of “making a band.”

Sturgill Simpson SAT 10pm Grandstand For Sturgill Simpson, is a strong foundation for heady experimentation and exploration. He’s been leading the charge to expand the genre’s reach, opening the doors for a new generation of rule-breaking musicians. He combines the sophisticated soul of ‘70s Motown, the stomping R&B flash of the Dap-Kings, the reckless -ups of the Stones and the Clash, and even the “countrypolitan” flare of legendary Nashville pro- ducer Owen Bradley. He presents back masked guitars, psychedelic Mellotron strings and heartfelt musings on the universe and his place within it. Yes, all that and more.

Turkuaz THU 11:30pm Vaudeville / FRI 1:45pm Music Hall (Michelangelo Carubba), 5:45pm Grandstand They’ve become one of ’s freshest exports–nine charismatic men and women brightly outfitted to have their colorful nature match their expressive voice. Turkuaz is a rock band at its core that blends soulful sounds with potent funk grooves. Since hitting the road in 2012, Turkuaz have released a handful of albums, canvassed the U.S. many times over, and continue to gather devoted listeners along the way. A quickly addictive pulse coupled with a reputation for their trademark “power funk” sound has earned steadily growing attention across the nation.

68. Twiddle THURS Midnight Late Night Music Hall / FRI 3:45pm Big Meadow With 12 years of relentless touring behind them, Vermont-based rock band Twiddle has built an impressive resume spanning Red Rocks to Bonnaroo, and multiple sellouts of historic rock venues in- cluding Port Chester, NY’s Capitol Theatre, and Washington D.C.’s 9:30 Club. In the live setting, more and more people are invigorated by Twiddle’s community, promoting positivity and the band’s skillful improvisational music. The band is comprised of Zdenek Gubb on bass and vocals, Ryan Dempsey on keyboards and vocals, Mihali Savoulidis on guitar and lead vocals, and Brook Jordan on percussion and vocals.

The Wood Brothers SUN 7:15pm Grandstand Dubbed “masters of soulful folk” by Paste, The Wood Brothers formed after brothers Chris and Oliver Wood pursued separate mu- sical careers for 15 years. Chris already had legions of devoted fans for his incomparable work as one-third of Medeski Martin & Wood, while Oliver toured with before releasing a half-dozen albums with his band King Johnson. With drummer Jano Rix added as a permanent third member, it’s become quite clear that The Wood Brothers is indeed the main act. This past February The Wood Brothers released their sixth album, One Drop of Truth.

Wordsauce SUN 10:30am Vaudeville 2018 High Sierra Band Contest Winners Wordsauce is a 7-piece Live Hip Hop/Funk band based in San Luis Obispo, formed by Drummer Bill Gerhardt and Bassist Wesley Price in 2009. With Guitarists Kevin Strong and Shawn Warnke, Saxophonist Samuel Franklin, Turntablist/Producer Eric Mattson, and Emcee/Vocalist/Producer Rick “Risko” Loughman all joining the band by 2010, Wordsauce began developing their own style of Hip Hop with live instrumentation. Emcee/Vocalist/ player Patrick “June” Braddock joined the band in 2012. Wordsauce mixes funky, soulful Hip Hop instrumentation with intensely rhythmic lyrical form. The variety of musical backings has driven group emcee Risko to expand his dynamics as a vocalist.

Y la Bamba THU 3:30pm Big Meadow / FRI 3:15pm Vaudeville Born in San Francisco as a first-generation daughter of immigrant parents from Michoacán, Mexico, Luz Elena Mendoza spent her childhood raised by the melodies and stories that were being told through traditional Mexican folk songs. From the intimate, contemplative verses in her native language to the revelations of the history in her roots, her story is delivered with poise. Mendoza finds the intricate space between creation and growth to keep her poetic expression emotionally raw and ever-evolving. These songs are a soundtrack built for coming to grips with not just one’s own mortality, but the fragility of the world, presenting sounds that carry the realness of ancestral trauma and the search of identity.

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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. Thank you for your cooperation and support.

Grandstand Meadow Hours: Thurs, 1pm-Midnight / Fri-Sun, 12pm-Midnight 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 dis- tress – we’re on the same team! Look out for one another, stay hydrated, take breaks, wear sunscreen, and most of all, have fun! No... • Absolutely NO PETS allowed on the festival grounds or parking lots (qualified service animals permitted, see policy here). 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. Yes... • 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. Daily themes to be announced. FEATHER RIVER DANGER!

It looks beautiful and inviting but is deceptively and incredibly dangerous. Cool down with a swim in the Pioneer Pool, or enjoy the river from a safe distance, but DO NOT swim or wade in the Feather River under ANY circumstances. Consequences could be fatal.

72. GRANDSTAND MEADOW GUIDELINES

• No cans or glass. No outside beverages, except sealed water bottles, kids’ juice/ milk boxes/baby formula, empty water bottles (ample potable water hydration stations provided). One drink in a cup (16 oz or under) per person. • 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 com- munity standards. Please be aware of this and use common sense. If it’s illegal outside the festival, it’s illegal inside, too.

PRO TIPS

Enjoy the relaxed atmosphere but 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. If you’re concerned about valuables in your tent, you might consider using a small padlock. Our own event staff monitors the festival site and off-site parking lots 24 hours a day.

Help us help you by keeping fire lanes clear, notify staff of any hazards, and in times of distress - we’re on the same team!

TRAVEL SAFELY

The California Highway Patrol is a vigilant presence on the roads leading into the fair- grounds. Hwy 70 into and out of Quincy is a beautiful drive through the Feather River Canyon. However, it is a winding road with lots of turns, upgrades and downgrades. Please be careful when traveling on this road. 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.

MEDICAL

Medical professionals are on-site 24 hours a day. Medical teams are in the Grandstand Meadow and near the late night Plaza (24 hrs.). Locations are also marked on the Festival Map (pages 38-39).

In an emergency, if you’re not near a medical tent, notify a staff person with a radio. Tip: if you’re not sure whether it’s an emergency, assume it is, and get help right away. 73. With Gratitude It’s hard to put into words the amount of gratitude we have for the High Sierra Community and Staff. The amount of hours, work and planning that go into mak- ing this High Sierra what it is is unfathomable and we are abundantly grateful to each and every person who contributes their dedication and passion to make this the best festival on the planet!

We’d like to especially acknowledge our full-time staff—Debbie Crock­ett, Gabe Axe, and Paige Clem. We are so grateful. Additionally, thanks to General Manager Jeff Bradshaw, Site Manager Chris Aguirre, and Production Manager Guido Batista for their vision and execution and to Marketing Assistant, Kristin Stansby. 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 the fans. Gratitude.

A Huge Thanks To Our 2018 Partners!

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