Jimbo Scott - Sept 2023
A favorite of the Bay Area’s folk and Americana scene, Jimbo Scott has been entertaining audiences far and wide for more than a decade, including 2 years as a member of the famed NorCal Jamgrass band, Poor Man’s Whiskey. His solo work evokes traditions of Tennessee country and bluegrass, Oakland soul in sepia toned California landscapes and life-scapes.
https://jimboscottmusic.com
A favorite of the Bay Area’s folk and Americana scene, Jimbo Scott has been entertaining audiences far and wide for more than a decade, including 2 years as a member of the famed NorCal Jamgrass band, Poor Man’s Whiskey. His solo work evokes traditions of Tennessee country and bluegrass, Oakland soul in sepia toned California landscapes and life-scapes.
https://jimboscottmusic.com
Late For The Train - August 2023
Late for the Train is a modern string band rooted in American folk and bluegrass music. Infused with the honest depth of the coastal redwood forests and the heartfelt community of Northern California, the group provides a playful and poignant musical experience that uplifts the spirit and rouses the soul.
https://www.lateforthetrainband.com
Late for the Train is a modern string band rooted in American folk and bluegrass music. Infused with the honest depth of the coastal redwood forests and the heartfelt community of Northern California, the group provides a playful and poignant musical experience that uplifts the spirit and rouses the soul.
https://www.lateforthetrainband.com
Berkley Hart - Aug 2023
For the last two decades Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart have been entertaining audiences with their natural down-home humor and masterfully-crafted songs . In 2018, they celebrated their 20th anniversary with a live performance of their debut album, “Wreck ‘N Sow”. They have played festivals, performing arts centers, and house concerts all over the country, recording another 10 albums and winning several more awards along the way.
https://berkleyhart.com
For the last two decades Jeff Berkley and Calman Hart have been entertaining audiences with their natural down-home humor and masterfully-crafted songs . In 2018, they celebrated their 20th anniversary with a live performance of their debut album, “Wreck ‘N Sow”. They have played festivals, performing arts centers, and house concerts all over the country, recording another 10 albums and winning several more awards along the way.
https://berkleyhart.com
Freebo and Alice Howe - June 2023
Freebo is a genuine folk, rock and blues icon who, after over 40 years of recording and touring with many of the great artists of our time (Bonnie Raitt 10 years, CSN, Maria Muldaur, John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Neil Young, & many more) is regarded as one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of today.
Alice Howe knew. There she was, recording at the legendary Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, standing on ground soaked in soul, and she knew the truth. She had to dig deeper than ever before. Her voice had carried her this far in folk circles, but now she needed to tap into the spirits of the musical titans pictured in photos on the walls. They called to her, demanding nothing less.
Freebo https://freebomusic.com
Alice Howe https://www.alicehowe.com
Freebo is a genuine folk, rock and blues icon who, after over 40 years of recording and touring with many of the great artists of our time (Bonnie Raitt 10 years, CSN, Maria Muldaur, John Mayall, Ringo Starr, Dr. John, Neil Young, & many more) is regarded as one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of today.
Alice Howe knew. There she was, recording at the legendary Fame Recording Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, standing on ground soaked in soul, and she knew the truth. She had to dig deeper than ever before. Her voice had carried her this far in folk circles, but now she needed to tap into the spirits of the musical titans pictured in photos on the walls. They called to her, demanding nothing less.
Freebo https://freebomusic.com
Alice Howe https://www.alicehowe.com
Rookie Card - Sept 2022
Internationally unsigned recording artists Rookie Card have been called alt-country, indiepop and “some of the best songwriters in San Diego”. Their debut demo EP was nominated for a 2003 San Diego Music Award, a feat unheard of for a mostly self-produced first recording.
www.RookieCardTheMovie.com
Finnegan Blue - August 2022
Finnegan Blue is a San Diego based band rooted in traditional folk, but play by their own rules. This band blends together rock, bluegrass, Irish, gospel, reggae, and NOLA second line with a punk rock inspired edge to give their music a truly unique sound! Their high-energy original songs are written, sung, and performed by sibling duo and multi-instrumentalists Anna Lee and Willie Fleming, who switch back and forth between acoustic guitar, mandolin, and trombones.
https://www.facebook.com/Finneganblue
The Furious Seasons - August 2022
The Furious Seasons are an acoustic trio with stories to tell. David Steinhart fashions songs that lyrically live on the hopeful side of melancholy, with his brother Jeff Steinhart has toured the U.S. and Europe in the '90s and ‘00s. Guitarist Paul Nelson’s background as a working musician in Santa Barbara plying his trade in various facets of Americana, adds harmony vocals.
www.TheFuriousSeasons.com
Common Allies - June 2022
Brothers Conor and Ryan Ashe discovered the magical and rad ways of rock n roll music at the age of 12. Through the mystical spirals of their musical journey, they picked up a multitude of sonic influences ranging from classical to jam, psychedelic to Americana, prog to alternative rock.
https://www.CommonAllies.com
Karen Elaine - September 2021
Karen is a talented violist with a diverse field of interests and accomplishments. From kickboxing and SCUBA diving to music world tours and concert soloist performances, Karen exudes knowledge and enthusiasm for all of her passions. Karen shared her talents with the newly created band "16 Strings" which included Bob Middleton and Robbie Bos.
https://yogamusic.me
Cali Conscious - August 2021
A Reggae / Alternative Rock Folk Band with a Conscious from Huntington Beach, California.
http://caliconscious.com/#home-section
Sean Watkins and Dominique Arciero - September 2020
Sean Watkins, founder of Nickel Creek, and Dominique Arciero, film maker and multi-talented woman, shared the stage with good friend Peter Harper. Please come back with more friends and bandmates!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZZNzXK7J9k
The Time Travel Madams - August 2020
Big Bear locals Linda Bennett and Holly Johnson have that blend of years past and current music updated to their personal style.
Dan O'Mara - July 2020
Singer/Songwriter and local resident Dan O'Mara shared his songs and talents on our Pinyon Hill Stage.
Dar Larizadeh and Lyndsy Jenkins - June 2020
Dar, our current animal keeper at the Alpine Zoo in Big Bear and heavy metal band drummer, along with Lyndsy, singer and keyboard player have a great duo sound, play in town regularly, and for special performances at our Performing Arts Center.
Bear Market Riot - September 2019
The “Power-Folk” duo of Kirk Nordby and Nick Motil formed in 2014 on the Central Coast of California, their energetic blend of sounds from folk to funk resonates with audiences of all ages.
https://bearmarketriot.bandcamp.com
Josh Damigo and Rob Deez - August 2019
Josh Damigo is a top San Diego artist and performer, he has played with some of the best in town, and across the nation.
Rob Deez is one of those exceptional peoples, with his own style and flavor, and has entertained locals and people afar for many years. Together, Josh and Rob have created a unique friendship and music style that has crowds laughing and crying.
Josh Damigo https://www.facebook.com/joshdamigomusic
Rob Deez www.facebook.com/RobDeezNuts/
The David Young Band - June 2019
Trumpeter/bandleader David Young has a genre-bending style that has allowed him to move fluidly throughout the music world. Based in Austin TX, David hails from Chicago where influences of jazz, blues and classical music made their way in to his playing and songwriting.
https://www.theknot.com/marketplace/the-david-young-band-austin-tx-984761
The String Revolution - May 2019
Comprised of four professional guitar players, Janet Robin, Markus Illko, Daniel Schwarz, and Art Zavala Jr. who are each virtuosos, and create distinctive sounds with their guitars, mimicking percussion, special effects, melodic grooves, bass lines, and more. They share a passion for many different musical styles and guitar techniques which has given them a unique sound.
www.TheStringRevolution.com
Grover Anderson - September 2018
Talk about a voice, a powerful, demanding voice when needed, and soft and sweet to balance his songs out. Grover was an inspiration and joy to honor us in Baldwin Lake. And honored you placed the video of you and Marshall at our house concert on your website! Thanks Grover!
www.GroverAnderson.com
Rachel Sedacca - August 2018
Rachel has that timeless and sweet, laughing quality to her voice that comforts the soul and takes the mind on a soft and syrupy vicarious journey
https://www.facebook.com/RachelSedaccaMusic/
Danny McGaw - July 2018
I was a footballer, then I was a street musician, then I was a bar musician. and now I’m in two Indi rock bands. I was a crazy kid and now I’m a crazy father. These days I try to record most of my songs in my home studio
https://dannymcgaw.bandcamp.com
Kuinka - May 2018
The Seattle quartet's songs and live shows are linked by an infections energy that remains present in everything they do
www.KuinkaTheBand.com
Rainbow Girls - September 2017
This trio, Erin Chapin, Caitlin Gowdey, and Venessa May, highlight their rich harmonies, ageless songwriting, and soulful, bluesy sound at its rawest form
www.RainbowGirlsMusic.com
Rose's Pawn Shop - August 2017
Straight-forward and sexy as fuck, effortlessly combining such disparate music styles as rock, country, bluegrass, and punk, creating an incomprehensibly smooth and accessible sound
www.RosesPawnShop.com
PawnShop Kings - July 2017
Laguna Beach brothers Scott & Joel Owen offer incredible vocals and american roots music that Christie calls "sticky"
www.PawnShopKings.com
Sligo Rags - September 2016
Celtic Folk with a decidedly bluegrass attitude, and a unique blend of eclectic musical influences
www.sligorags.com
Cantua - July 2016
Brothers Pablo and Esteban are an acoustic guitar duo from San Diego / Tijuana, with a deep rich sound of latin music
www.cantuaband.com/the-band
Peter Harper - June 2016
Peter builds, cuts, and carves out sound until the creation is something that, when played, pushes the air around you in a way that not just resonates in your ears, but deep down in the soul as well
www.peterharper.net
Caitlin Evanson & Pedro Talarico - May 2016
Caitlin is now unplugged from 8 years of touring with Taylor Swift. Caitlin is thriving very well in San Diego with
new husband and artist Pedro
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXEz8raDt6Y
https://caitlinevanson.me/media