Piñon Hill House Concerts
Spectacular views, clean mountain air, and live music... this is Piñon Hill House Concerts.
Since 2013, we've been proud to highlight amazing, talented, singer/songwriter musicians who delight and inspire us.
We are excited to share our love of music with our friends and bring these amazing artists to Big Bear.
So settle back, relax, and enjoy live music at 7,000 feet.
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Common Allies
June 11, 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. It was then that the lightning bolt struck, and they had an epiphany. Music was their calling. And they were going to answer one way or another. They decided that the purpose of their band, Common Allies, would be to bridge the gap, not only among people of all kinds, but among music of all genres as well; ultimate inclusiveness. These brothers never gave up on their dream to pursue their passion. With such a degree of diligence and drive, they have landed several great opportunities and worked with some of the finest musicians in the business. Their vocal precision and harmonic mastery procured them a gig covering for Art Garfunkel in Chicago when a blizzard grounded him in his hometown of New York City. Their eclectic knowledge and appreciation of the psychedelic 60’s awarded them an opening slot as a four-piece rock band for the legendary Jefferson Starship. They tackled the scene in Chicago then shipped their ambitions half way across the country to the rough and tumble entertainment capital of Los Angeles. Although they’ve gained tons of experience, their journey is just beginning. Keep up with them and join the Alliance! They’d love to meet you on the run sometime! Chrisite and Robbie meet them in San Juan Capistrano and knew they needed to bring them to Big Bear. Let your ears do the listening. www.CommonAllies.com |
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The Furious Seasons August 6th, 2022 The Furious Seasons are an acoustic trio with stories to tell. Living inside these songs are tales of persons in desperate situations, chronicles of life in 21st century Los Angeles, and stories of quietly heroic individuals, often told with a nod towards the inexorable passage of time. Acclaimed songwriter, singer and guitarist David Steinhart fashions songs that lyrically live on the hopeful side of melancholy, with an approach to songwriting by turns stark and ethereal, and perfect for an acoustic treatment, and with his brother Jeff Steinhart has toured the U.S. and Europe in the '90s and ‘00s in bands Smart Brown Handbag and Pop Art (both still have cult followings). Guitarist Paul Nelson’s background as a working musician in Santa Barbara plying his trade in various facets of Americana, afforded him the ability to illuminate David’s songs with melodic and mercurial inventions that create a bespoke blend of blues, folk, and country influences. Additionally, he adds harmony vocals to David’s keening melodies with an instinctual sense. Like most musicians and bands during the 2020-2021 pandemic season, The Furious Seasons had to adapt to no live shows, no rehearsals and no studio work. David responded to the quarantine times with a new batch of songs, the lyrics of which bloom in exquisite detail and which brilliantly reflect this new situation we find ourselves in. Christie discovered this group playing in Ventura. Check out their new offerings at www.TheFuriousSeasons.com |
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Finnegan Blue
August 27th, 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. Finnegan Blue has toured to New York City, Mexico, Arizona, and Las Vegas. Check them out live, give their album a listen, and follow them on Social Media for updates and more! Robbie knew he needed to bring this group to Big Bear when he heard them play at Adams Avenue Unplugged. Check them out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Finneganblue |
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Rookie Card
September 24th, 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. The very next year, they took home the trophy for Best Pop Act and were whisked onto the covers of the San Diego Union-Tribune Night & Day section and San Diego Music Matters Magazine. Besides sharing stages with Violent Femmes, ABC, Calexico, Bow Wow Wow and Soul Asylum, their live shows produced countless infamous moments from dragging an audience outside to play a perfectly timed “Back In The USSR” with an airplane fly-over, to becoming the first band to ever play with the world largest outdoor instrument (the 90-year-old Spreckles Organ in Balboa Park). The Rookies went on indefinite hiatus in 2006 but reunite regularly for leap years and Big Bear house concerts. They still rank high amongst the most memorable of performers, living, dead or unborn Robbie really dug their style at Adam's Avenue Unplugged this year. Listen here to what you are about to hear live: www.RookieCardTheMovie.com |
Our Story...
Robbie and Christie love going to music festivals. After seeing Corinne West at the Live Oak Music festival we became fans. We found Corinne at a house concert in Atascadero and traveled north to see her. Nothing beats sitting in someone's living room, ten feet away
from an artist as they sing directly to you. After the show we asked her if she would consider doing a house concert in the Big Bear Valley and she said YES. At the time we lived in a 875 square foot house, so of course we had to build a bigger house in order to have our treasured house concerts.
This started our adventure of designing and building a new home in Baldwin Lake,
California, which we have named Piñon Hill because our hilltop home is surrounded by Piñon (pinyon) trees. Our new home is powered by 20 solar panels, which means "green" music. Our concerts are now outdoors in our forest on our newly-built stage.
Concert Details
Our events are ZERO WASTE. No trash - pack it in, pack it out, everything recycled or composted. Guests are asked to bring their own chair, picnic, and drinks.
Our house concert donation is $20 per person. All donations go directly to the artist(s). We are NOT a public venue and
attendance is by invitation only. We have a mailing list of friends, family, and local music lovers.
Contact us at Christie's email below to be added to our private mailing list. The address to the concert is provided to registered guests only.
Piñon Hill House Concerts
Baldwin Lake, CA 92314
E-mail: christie.mntmama@gmail.com
from an artist as they sing directly to you. After the show we asked her if she would consider doing a house concert in the Big Bear Valley and she said YES. At the time we lived in a 875 square foot house, so of course we had to build a bigger house in order to have our treasured house concerts.
This started our adventure of designing and building a new home in Baldwin Lake,
California, which we have named Piñon Hill because our hilltop home is surrounded by Piñon (pinyon) trees. Our new home is powered by 20 solar panels, which means "green" music. Our concerts are now outdoors in our forest on our newly-built stage.
Concert Details
Our events are ZERO WASTE. No trash - pack it in, pack it out, everything recycled or composted. Guests are asked to bring their own chair, picnic, and drinks.
Our house concert donation is $20 per person. All donations go directly to the artist(s). We are NOT a public venue and
attendance is by invitation only. We have a mailing list of friends, family, and local music lovers.
Contact us at Christie's email below to be added to our private mailing list. The address to the concert is provided to registered guests only.
Piñon Hill House Concerts
Baldwin Lake, CA 92314
E-mail: christie.mntmama@gmail.com
