High Sierra Music has been producing world-class music festivals since 1991. An independent production company based in Berkeley, CA, the organization was founded with the first High Sierra Music Festival, its cornerstone event that takes place every July 4th weekend in Northern California, and remains committed to its grassroots origins by drawing support from its loyal community of patrons, staff, volunteers and non-corporate sponsors. In addition to the High Sierra Music Festival, the organization has produced events in Georgia, Massachusetts, Missouri and Las Vegas, and presents concerts in San Francisco and the Lake Tahoe area.
An intimate yet first-rate festival nestled in Northern California’s majestic mountain range, the High Sierra Music Festival is a unique four-day music and camping festival that features an eclectic and boldly creative span of music from acoustic singer-songwriters and down-home bluegrass to high-energy funk and skillfully improvised jazz, rock and live electronica.
Held in Quincy, CA and celebrating its 18th year, High Sierra launched as a roots-oriented festival with 20 artists on one main stage and has since evolved into to a 10,000 person event with more than 75 performers on five day-time stages and in five late-night venues. The Plumas-Sierra County Fairgrounds in Quincy provide on-site infrastructure with opportunities to swim, bike, fish, golf and hike in the vicinity of a quaint mountain town.
Each year High Sierra features a stellar line-up of national and international performers and is considered one of the finest showcases for emerging artists in the country. Past artists include My Morning Jacket, Nickel Creek, Umphrey’s McGee, Son Volt, Page McConnell, Gov’t Mule, Les Claypool, Leo Kottke and Mike Gordon, Bill Frisell, Mavis Staples, Drive-By Truckers, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Steve Winwood, Brian Auger, Bruce Hornsby, Steve Earle, Bela Fleck & the Flecktones, Hugh Masekela, Medeski Martin & Wood, Karl Denson, Keller Williams, Steve Kimock, Mike Marshall and Chris Thile, Los Lobos, Ani Difranco, The String Cheese Incident, Richard Thompson, John Hiatt, Loudon Wainwright III, Widespread Panic, John Prine, Maceo Parker, Sam Bush, Michelle Shocked, David Grisman, JJ Cale and many more.
Other features that make the High Sierra Musical Festival unique include its signature Artist Playshops which give music lovers a chance to see both emerging and established artists in an intimate setting; epic Late Night shows that deliver memorable musical performances into the wee hours of the morning; Grizzly Radio, community radio for the festival which broadcasts live performances from multiple stages on multiple frequencies throughout the weekend; and the High Sierra Kidzone which features parades, arts and crafts, circus performances, special musical performances, activities and games. An on-site Art & Craft Fair offers a colorful array of quality clothing, jewelry, musical instruments and other items that vendors create and gather from all over the globe, a Food Court featuring a delicious variety of both vegetarian and non-vegetarian options with an emphasis on organic options, and Quench Café which offers bottled water, organic juices, teas, organic wines, and top-of-the-line microbrews.
A Non-Profit Area gives various environmental and social justice organizations the opportunity to educate and gain support. Music Biz Playshops give patrons an opportunity to learn more about the business side of music including management, marketing and publicity. Outdoor Playshops provide interactive instruction on Yoga, Pilates, dance and more. All the elements combined create an unforgettable weekend for everyone.
Please visit our events page for more information on upcoming High Sierra Music events.
Contact:
Phone: 510.595.1115
Ticket Help Line: 510-547-1992
Fax: 510.420.1589
Mailing Address:
High Sierra Music
PO Box 99529
Emeryville, CA 94662-9529