High Sierra Music Festival 2026 @ Nevada County Fairgrounds

Performers

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  BALTHVS

  BALTHVS is an eclectic psychedelic funk trio from Bogotá, Colombia, sparking a counterculture revolution in their home country. But their sound is not about freaking out, rather flowing and grooving gently amidst the general anger and chaos of the 21st century society. Since their beginnings in the March 2020 pandemic, the band has strived to put out a prolific discography and energetic
  live show. With a style expanding from funk, disco, dream pop, soul, and world music, the band has recorded 2 full length albums and 24 singles. Their music reflects their worldwide fanbase, which has been streamed 2 million times leading into their second year as a band. Sit back, relax, and melt down the Cosmic grooves.

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  Judith Hill

  New album ‘Letters from a Black Widow’ out NOW! ffm.bio/judithhill

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  Karl Denson's Tiny Universe

  San Diego's finest since 1998

  Tour Dates & Info: www.karldenson.com

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  Dumpstaphunk

  Dumpstaphunk stands out amongst New Orleans' best, cementing themselves as one of the funkiest bands to ever arise from the Crescent City. Born on the Jazz & Heritage Festival stage, and descended from Neville and Meters family bloodlines, these soldiers of funk ignite a deep, gritty groove that dares listeners not to move. Their performances combine ingenious musicianship through complex funk, rock, and jazz arrangements accompanied by soulful melodies and Big Easy traditions.

  The band released their 4th studio album Where Do We Go From Here on April 23, 2021 featuring Marcus King, Trombone Shorty and Chali 2Na on double bronze vinyl, CD and all digital platforms. Dumpstaphunk culled material from many different sources over the past few years, creating during downtime and rare off tour cycle stop-gaps at various studios in New Orleans: some songs were born on-the-spot in the studio, others as a drum beat or a groove at sound-check. A few were simply covers that were already in the band’s live repertoire. The songwriting was largely collaborative, with all band-members contributing their own respective stylistic nuances.

  Dumpstaphunk has cemented its reputation as one of the most respected New Orleans musical institutions. Ivan Neville (keyboards/vocals) and Ian Neville (guitar), the sons of Aaron Neville and Art “Poppa Funk” Neville respectively, alongside original member Tony Hall (bass, guitar, vocals) have built upon their iconic NOLA legacy as they’ve transformed Dumpstaphunk into the city’s pre-eminent 21st-century funk-fusion export. Both in the studio and on the stage, their performances have attracted sit-ins from the likes of Carlos Santana, Flea, Bob Weir, George Clinton, Chaka Khan, Dave Matthews, Trombone Shorty, and members of Phish amongst many others.

  With the 2024 passing of elder statesmen, local legend bassist/vocalist and co-founder of the band Nick Daniels III, the group continues its latest genesis with next generation additions including Deven Trusclair (drums), Alex Wasily (trombone), Ashlin Parker (trumpet), John Michael Bradford (trumpet), Ari Teitel (guitar) and special guest vocalist Rebekkah Todd and others along the way.

  Critical acclaim and undeniable musicality permeate their 4 studio albums and opening slots for the Rolling Stones on their home turf at the New Orleans Mercedes Benz Superdome (2019) and New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Fest (2024). Modernizing and reinvigorating the influential Neville/Meters family groove has been one of the driving forces of Dumpstaphunk since the band spontaneously formed during JazzFest in 2003. Their original music and prolific live performances combine ingenious musicianship excercised within complex funk, rock, and R&B arrangements accompanied by soulful quadruple harmonies and Big Easy traditions.

  For more information, visit dumpstaphunk.com

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  Big Something

  A 6 piece powerhouse with a sound that is both unique and timeless, Big Something fuses elements of rock, pop, funk, and improvisation to take listeners on a journey through a myriad of musical styles. It's no secret why this group has quickly become one of the most exciting new bands to emerge from the Southeast. Soaring guitars, EWI (electronic wind instrument), synths, horns and alluring vocal hooks rise to the top of their infectious collection of songs and represent a sound that has caught the ears of such revered stalwarts as Umphrey's McGee, Moon Taxi, Galactic, moe., Robert Randolph, and even The B52s, who have all tapped Big Something as direct support.

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  Hot Buttered Rum

  West Coast Americana / High-Altitude Bluegrass / Indie Folk. From the San Francisco Bay Area.

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• Scott Pemberton
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  Boot Juice

  Boot Juice is a high energy 7-piece band, playing cosmic rock and vibrant Americana.

• Sway Wild