Thursday July 2
MT. SHASTA'S INDEPENDENCE STREET FAIR CELEBRATION
Free admission. Castle St. Stage, Downtown Mt. Shasta. Noon-6pm.
Huge street fair celebration with vendors, food, drink, street performers and more!

NAOMI & THE COURTEOUS RUDEBOYS (funk, soul, & dub) 4 PM
Naomi & The Courteous Rudeboys (NCR) have racked up mileage in their bio-fueled bus performing at renown festivals such as Earthdance and Harmony, and sharing the stage with artists such as Taj Mahal, Lee "Scratch" Perry and John Butler Trio. Inspired by the raw funk produced in the 70s, sounds from Africa, New Orleans & the Caribbean, NCR live makes for a smorgasbord of musical offerings. Infusing spunky, comedic, visual elements such as dancers with costume changes, choreographed kung-fu moves, and flying rose petals, expect the unexpected and be ready to be entertained. "Naomi Wilder's voice is one of those taunting, sultry coos that sounds like innocence and naughtiness sharing the same sleeping bag." - Damon Orion, Good Times Weekly, Santa Cruz, CA.
HONKY TONK TRAIN (country western & rockabilly) 2 PM
Honky Tonk Train plays a freewheeling blend of country, western, and rockabilly rave-ups. Bill Maresh on vocals, pedal steel guitar and electric guitar, has contributed vocals to Johnny Cash's "Mystery of Life" album, played pedal steel guitar on Dwight Yoakam's new CD "Blame the Vain," and worked with Jack Clement of Memphis Sun Studio fame. Jane Allingham's distinctive roots singing style is a trademark of Honky Tonk Train's unique sound. Honky Tonk Train's new self-titled CD is produced by Dwight Yoakam drummer Mitch Marine, and features upright bass from Johnny Cash's former bassist Dave Roe.
RON HOOPES & TED TAFORO (modern & bebop jazz) Noon
Local musicians Ron Hoopes and Ted Taforo seamlessly intermingle original compositions, improvisations, and swinging bebop, to create their own unique brand of jazz. At fifteen, saxophonist Ted Taforo received the Downbeat Magazine Award for Instrumental Soloist. Back in town for the summer from Eastman School of Music, Taforo is as fresh as ever. Pianist, composer, and former College Of The Siskiyous music professor Ron Hoopes' Fresh Fire ensemble attracts Siskiyou County's finest jazz musicians, so they just might have some fun surprises of their sleeves...
JIM ROY (down home acoustic blues) 1:30 & 3:30 PM
Local singer, songwriter, and guitarist Jim Roy performs a polished brand of acoustic country, blues & traditional music. Featuring slinky acoustic guitar, smooth vocals and soulful harmonica, see and hear why Jim Roy is a representative of local musicians.

Friday July 3
MT. SHASTA'S INDEPENDENCE STREET FAIR CELEBRATION
Free admission. Castle St. Stage, Downtown Mt. Shasta. Noon-8pm.
Huge street fair celebration with vendors, food, drink, street performers and more!

JOANNE RAND (inspirational folk rock) 6 PM
Touring the nation for over 20 years, Joanne Rand has performed with artists such as Bonnie Raitt, John Hartford, John Trudell, and Janis Ian, where she has garnered "praise usually reserved for healers and saints" (-Santa Cruz Good Times). Writing songs that span the human condition, capturing ancient and universal principles for a troubled world, Joanne Rand offers long term optimism. "One big affirmation!" proclaims the Eureka Times Standard. Describing her music is nearly impossible: earth-based, politico-spiritual, folk-rock ”song poetry" written for the masses, but appealing to the individual? "Angels walk among us!" declares Tuck and Patti's Patti Cathcart. "Great stories and deep feelings!" praises George Winston. Thank you for being so good!" declares Janis Ian. The North Coast Journal warns "Be prepared to laugh, cry and dance!"
SCOTT HUCKABAY (the guitar alchemyst) 4:15 PM
Scott Huckabay's spiritual journey and performances with artists such as Chicago, Joe Satriani, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Jackson Browne, and Sarah McLachlan - are powerful and inspirational! Following a near-fatal motorcycle accident, doctors told Scott he would not walk or use his right hand. Scott began playing the acoustic guitar and his miraculous recovery started with new music flowing from deep within his soul. Grateful for his healing and musical gift given to him after his accident, Scott believes his purpose in life is to inspire others to find the joy, peace and healing within themselves. Often sounding like four musicians, Scott Huckabay's innovative use of violin bows, percussion, and effects, create a vastly multitextured landscape which led him to L.A. to receive Bam Magazine's Guitarist Of The Year Award.
DAVID JACOBS-STRAIN (modern roots & country blues) 2:30 PM
At twenty-five, David Jacobs-Strain is a veteran of the national club and festival circuit. Boz Scaggs chose him to open his 2008 national tour, and he has shared the stage with T-Bone Burnett, Los Lobos, Lucinda Williams, Taj Mahal, Etta James and Dave Mason. Jacobs-Strain's festival credits include the Strawberry Music Festival, the Newport Folk Festival, the Telluride Blues Fest, and the Montreal Jazz Festival. He’s also served as faculty at Jorma Kaukonen’s Fur Peace Ranch. David Jacobs-Strain plays in the blues tradition but isn’t from it. You'll hear echoes of Skip James, Charlie Patton, Tommy Johnson, Fred McDowell or Robert Johnson, but as a modern roots musician, singer, and songwriter, “it’s important not to silence other influences,” says Jacobs-Strain.
ALLISON & VICTOR (folk & jazz) 1 PM
Local artists Allison Scull and Victor Martin have shared the stage with John Hammond, Craig Chaquico, Acoustic Alchemy, The Blind Boys of Alabama, and Kelly Joe Phelps. Selected to perform at the famed Derby in Hollywood at The International Music World Series music award, their music also hit the Touchtunes scene - and can be heard on over 40,000 digital jukeboxes in the U.S. and Canada. With vocals, guitar, and saxophone, Allison and Victor blend jazz, folk, Latin, blues and R&B (laced with the occasional French lyrics) to put their own unique twist on contemporary music.
MATTHEW SCHOENING (electric cello) Noon & 2 PM
Whether performing at Seattle's Benaroya Hall accompanied by a full orchestra, opening for Alanis Morissette at San Franciso's Masonic Auditorium, or recording live in the studio for NPRs nationally syndicated Echoes radio program, Matthew Schoening captivates the senses with compositions of fluid movement and emotion that elevate the soul to inspiration and healing. Creating a rich landscape of sounds, rhythms, melodies and harmonies by recording himself live, then instantly layering his recordings on top of one another, Matthew Schoening creates a symphony's worth of music from one man, one cello, live, for captivated audiences.
BRUNO GROSSI (acoustic folk rock & fingerstyle) 12:30, 3:45 & 5:30 PM
Local singer, songwriter, and guitarist Bruno Grossi has performed his original folk, acoustic rock, and finger picking instrumentals throughout Europe, Argentina, and the Pacific Northwest. His artistry on the acoustic guitar and rich emotional vocals create an exciting and memorable performance. Bruno Grossi's CDs Kings and Queens, Affairs Of The Heart, and Bamboo Rain are available at cdbaby.com and local Mt. Shasta area businesses.

Sunday July 5
BENEFIT FOR THE MT. SHASTA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
DAVID LINDLEY
Mt. Shasta Community Building, 629 Alder St., Mt. Shasta, CA
5 PM doors, dinners & drinks. 6 PM show.
General admission seating & dancing.
$25 in advance. $30 day of concert.
Ages 16 and under free with paid adults ages 21 or over.
$50 G.A. front row ticket (does not include free kids admission).
Concert dinner buffet from 5 pm - 7 pm.
$10 one pass concert buffet dinner includes 2 hot entrees, salad, bread and drinks.
Additional ticket outlets: Mt. Shasta Chamber, Berryvale Grocery & Bog Bean Books

The super funky Wild Magnolias are a cherished jewel of New Orleans, Mardi Gras, and one of the largest festivals in the world - The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest). The Wild Magnolias recorded the single Handa Wanda in 1970, and nearly 40 years later, it remains a New Orleans favorite and perennial Mardi Gras Classic. The Mardi Gras Indians were black working-class groups - part secret and spiritual society, and part neighborhood social club. Fifteen tribes parade on Mardi Gras Day, chanting, singing, and beating percussion instruments. They are costumed in elaborate, handmade outfits that fancifully recall the dress of Native Americans, complete with feathers, ornate bead work, and enormous head dresses. The origins of this tradition - which has striking parallels in Trinidad - have yet to be conclusively documented. In recent years, some observers have theorized that New Orleans’ black community identified with Native Americans as fellow victims of oppression, and imitated them out of admiration. This dialog is apt to continue, at times sparking heated debate. What’s indisputable is that Mardi Gras Indian tradition is flourishing and influencing other genres of music as well. Progressive-country diva Emmylou Harris now performs Mardi Gras Indian material with her New Orleans-based rhythm section.

High energy grooves characterize the musical stylization of Sila and The Afrofunk Experience. With lyrics in both English and Swahili, the band's sound is a funky fusion of African rhythm, funk, soukous, Afrobeat, and reggae, influenced by artists like James Brown, Prince, Otis Redding, and Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. Sila and AfroFunk Experience's (AFE) debut CD "The Funkiest Man in Africa" was critically acclaimed, with Kenyan native Sila receiving Artist of the Year at the LA Music Awards. Like Afro-beat founder Fela Kuti, AFE is known for its extended rifts that drive audiences into ecstatic dancing. Hailed by many as "the James Brown of Africa," Sila sings of the African experience: the problems he and many others face every day, in a language understood throughout the world. His lyrics and beats reflect the music, the language, the energy, and the spirit of growing up in Africa.

11-piece Aphrodesia's rich blend of female vocals and horn-laden afrobeat, highlife, funk and global pop, have garnered them accolades from National Public Radio to USA Today, and taken them to the Shrine nightclub in Lagos, Nigeria, to perform with the legendary Femi Kuti. Aphrodesia has also performed at Earthdance Festival, Aspen Jazz Festival, Harmony Festival, San Francisco's Fillmore, and New York City's S.O.B.'s, sharing the stage with artists such as Maceo Parker, Steel Pulse, the String Cheese Incident, and the Sierra Leone Refugee All-Stars.

Sunday August 23
3RD ANNUAL MT. SHASTA MUSIC FESTIVAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
PAPA GROWS FUNK
Mt. Shasta Resort, 1000 Siskiyou Lk. Blvd., Mt. Shasta, CA
3:30 PM gate. 4:30 PM show. General admission lawn seating.
$20 in advance. $25 day of concert.
Ages 16 and under free with paid adults ages 21 or over.
Bring a blanket or chairs. No coolers please.

Papa Grows Funk is "...one of the best, hottest, and most important funky bands in New Orleans," proclaims Quint Davis, producer of one of the largest music festivals in the world - The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (Jazz Fest). Influenced by Dr. John, the Meters and the Neville Brothers, Papa Grows Funk are the guardians of New Orleans funk. PGF's all-star lineup features New Orleans' finest musicians and funkiest characters, all of whom have deep roots in New Orleans music. Anchored around the slinky Hammond B3 grooves of band leader John Gros (George Porter, Jr.) is internationally renowned June Yamagishi (Wild Magnolias) on guitar, Marc Pero (Smilin’ Myron) on bass, Jason Mingledorff (Galactic) on saxophone and Jeffery “Jellybean” Alexander (Jon Cleary), who replaced original drummer Russell Batiste, Jr. From New Orleans' legendary Maple Leaf Bar, to the nations's largest summer music festivals, to Club Quattro in Tokyo, Japan, Papa Grows Funk stretches New Orleans music - turning ears and shaking hips - wherever they perform.