Performer Profiles

Emily Kurn

Quirky, intelligent, and rootsy, '07 Kerrville New Folk Finalist, Woody Guthrie Songwriting Contest Winner, and International Songwriting Contest finalist Emily Kurn, is "one of the exciting voices of folk music".

For more about Emily, visit EmilyKurnMusic.com

Dave Manning Band

Dave is a true traveling storyteller, cruising the west in “Vincent”, his ’65 Microbus. Dave Manning’s songs tell of his life on the road, sung in a smoky voice that some compare to Tom Waits, and accompanied by some truly great piano playing. Come tap your toes with Dave and his band as they perform soul-filled licks in the tradition of Ramblin’ Jack, Guy Clark, and of course Arlo Guthrie (who autographed his microbus.)

For more about Dave Manning, visit his MySpace page.

Rock Bottom Band

Dance the night away with the footstompin' classic rock 'n roll music of the Plumas County based Rock Bottom Band. Their arrangements of music by great bands such as Creedence Clearwater Revival, the Eagles, the Doors, Fleetwood Mac, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Santana and more will take you back in time. The band's members are Steven Leal, lead vocals and acoustic guitar; Clifton Landry lead guitar and vocals; Jan Drummond, keyboards, acoustic guitar and featured female vocalist; Phil Becker, drums and Brad McBride, bass and vocals.

Past Due & Playable

Past Due and Playable, are based in Nevada City. For over 15 years, these talented musicians have entertained audiences up and down the West Coast with their original material, humorous stage presence, and tight vocal harmonies. Bluegrass , Newgrass, Swing, Folk, Country and comedy are all part of their repertoire. If you like original acoustic music that will leave you with a smile on your face, you’ll really enjoy Past Due and Playable!

Mad Dash

MAD DASH is a high-energy six-piece “showy-dance” bandbased in Grass Valley. Mad Dash plays a variety of tunes ranging from rockin’ oldies to current top 40.  They are real “crowd-pleasers” and it has been noticed that people enjoy dancing and singing along with the familiar tunes. The band consists of Michael A. Gregory on lead vocals, guitar and harmonica;  lead vocalist Aimee Wild; Chris Fox on drums; Chapman on tenor and alto sax, Jim Irion on bass guitar we have Jim Irion, and Larry McKinley on keyboards.

For more about Mad Dash, visit maddashmusic.com

Bob Mora & the Third Degree Blues Band

Bob Mora started playing the harp and listening to the blues greats as a teenager. He has played around California and Nevada with various incarnations of the Third Degree Band for a number of years. The band is rounded out by Robert Sidwell on guitar, Jim Monroe on keyboards, Dale Lyberger on bass, Jerry Martini on sax and Ty Smith on drums.

For more about Bob Mora and the band, visit thirddegreebluesband.com

Mumbo Gumbo

It's New Orleans' second line and rhythm and blues, sure. But also, there's driving rockabilly and country waltzes. Singer/songwriter-style ballads. Ass-shaking cumbias. Edgy blues rock. Afro-Cuban trance singalongs. Conga-line-inspiring whachamacallits . Mutant gypsy folk. Yup, it's all that, PLUS it makes you want to DANCE!

For more about Mumbo Gumbo, visit mumbogumbo.com

The Johnsons

The group has been together since 1998 and has played many clubs, private shows, and large venues. Band members are Mike Trickey on Vocals, Harmonica, Guitar; Mike Rice on drums; Kenny Steel on Guitar and Vocals and Mark Reynolds, Bass, and Vocals. They have a very eclectic song list that is fun for a variety of age groups. They play very danceable Rock & Roll, Blues, Swing, Reggae, and Punk. Their goal is to give they best show every time they play and make it fund and memorable for their audience as well as for them. The Johnsons perform original songs as well as cover songs from many of your favorite groups.