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Birds of Chicago with The Black Lillieshttp://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/birds-of-chicago-with-the-black-lillies/dates/May-28-2013_at_0730PM2013-05-28T19:30:00-07:002013-05-28T22:00:00-07:00Days after the Spring Strawberry Music Festival, both The Black Lillies and Birds of Chicago will visit the Big Room for a stellar twin bill.
The Black Lillies have quickly moved to the forefront of the Americana scene. Led by multi-instrumentalist singer/songwriter Cruz Contreras, co-founder of Robinella and the CCstringband, The Black Lillies' rollicking and award-winning blend of country, alt-rock, neo-folk and mountain music has earned them critical acclaim and deep devotion from fans nationwide. Progressive enough for Bonnaroo and South by Southwest but with Appalachian soul roots that earn repeat invites to the Grand Ole Opry, The Black Lillies boast a transcendent sound and stage presence.
Also propelling Americana is Birds of Chicago, a duo that’s earned the swoon of The Chicago Tribune, “Achingly gorgeous. Slinky, vulnerable and reverent of the Memphis soul of yore.” JT Nero and Allison Russell first crossed paths through their respective bands (JT and the Clouds and Po’ Girl) and formed an act Americana UK calls “an utterly exceptional talent.”
Get your tickets early to catch these rising stars.
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Cooking with Beerhttp://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/cooking-with-beer/dates/Jun-01-2013_at_0100PM2013-06-01T13:00:00-07:002013-06-01T15:00:00-07:00Beer imparts special character, aroma and taste to recipes, and lends adventure to the kitchen. Go on a culinary expedition in the Big Room with our head chef Micheal Iles who will navigate a robust menu step-by-step, enriching the dishes with five beers from the Sierra Nevada lineup—from Kellerweis® kale salad to Summerfest® couscous and Torpedo® beer cheese. He formulates great combinations daily in our taproom, and you can glimpse just a few of his food gems on our blog.
Cameras will project Micheal’s handiwork onto a large screen to ensure prime visibility and thoroughly whet your appetite. You’ll indulge in his creations before taking his insights back to your own pots and pans. Doors open at 1:00 p.m. and the demonstration and luncheon begin at 1:30 p.m.
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Mokshahttp://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/moksha/dates/Jun-04-2013_at_0730PM2013-06-04T19:30:00-07:002013-06-04T21:30:00-07:00Moksha (moke-shaw), the Hindi word for "liberate," has quickly risen to the top of the Las Vegas music scene, taking home the award for "Best Alternative Progressive Band" at the Vegas Rocks! Award show in 2010. "Moksha is the real deal," said Beatplay, while Las Vegas Citylife noted the band’s ability to put out "unpretentious, fun, sway-able funk jams." Travel Nevada also lauded the new act, "Moksha combines modern sound with that of classic New Orleans for a huge jam session that pleases every crowd."With guitar, keys, bass, drums, vocals and horns, Moksha’s unique blend of musicians lives and breathes in a deep pocket of funk rock. For this Big Room appearance, the band is bringing its all-star guest horn section featuring Apfelbaum, Hartswick and Skerik. The dance floor should be hot and the beer will no doubt be cold.
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Celebration of the Songhttp://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/celebration-of-the-song/dates/Jun-05-2013_at_0730PM2013-06-05T19:30:00-07:002013-06-05T22:00:00-07:00Chico’s 90.1 KZFR Community Radio and Sierra Nevada proudly welcome premier amateur singer/songwriters in Northern California to the fourth annual Celebration of the Song, a contest to highlight exceptional musical talent. (Want to perform? Get details at www.kzfr.org.) Beyond enchanting the crowd, finalists must charm a panel of judges in pursuit of victory, which includes a performance slot at California WorldFest in Grass Valley this summer.
Musician Joe Craven will emcee this evening packed with ambitious artists sure to get your head bobbing and feet stomping on the dance floor. Your moves ultimately benefit KZFR, a nonprofit whose fundraising drives its mission to entertain, educate and contribute to cultural enlightenment.
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Carlos Reyeshttp://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/carlos-reyes/dates/Jun-11-2013_at_0730PM2013-06-11T19:30:00-07:002013-06-11T21:30:00-07:00Born in Paraguay, Carlos Reyes has become a world renowned recording artist, producer, engineer, harpist and violinist. Since his first public performance at the age of five, the once child prodigy has broken musical barriers all over the world. Reyes has shared the concert stage with great artists from Craig Chaquico, The Crusaders, The Rippingtons and Roy Rogers to Charlie Daniels, Wynonna Judd, Clint Black, Willie Nelson, John Handy, The Doobie Brothers and Steve Miller. Locals remember his show-stopping performance during a 2009 tribute to the late Norton Buffalo as well as his dynamic guest appearance during Big Mo’s 2012 CD release party in the Big Room.
Now fronting his own band, Reyes divides his musical prowess between the violin and the complicated 36-string native Paraguayan harp. Get your tickets early for his first-ever full band appearance in the Big Room. Plan on hitting the dance floor!
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Beer Dinner in the Gardenhttp://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/beer-dinner-in-the-garden/dates/Jun-15-2013_at_0730PM2013-06-15T19:30:00-07:002013-06-15T21:30:00-07:00Our two-acre garden filled with fruits and vegetables is an enchanting spot for a unique farm-to-table meal. With our hop field as a backdrop, we’ll treat you to a four-course dinner a few steps away from where some of the ingredients sprouted. Get settled with estate spring vegetables that complement California-grown Black Japonica™ rice, and anxiously await a Sierra Nevada rib eye that features our popular Torpedo® Extra IPA beer cheese. These and other dishes will be paired with carefully selected Sierra Nevada ales and lagers to enrich this outdoor dining experience.
On Saturday, June 15, we invite you to enjoy a taste of Sierra Nevada with new friends and a rich culinary spread. We’ll welcome guests at 7:00 p.m.—enter the hop field at the rear of the solar-covered parking lot—and dinner begins at 7:30 p.m.
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Della Maehttp://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/della-mae/dates/Jun-18-2013_at_0730PM2013-06-18T19:30:00-07:002013-06-18T21:30:00-07:00Della Mae pushes the tried-and-true marriage of fiddle, fretboard, and voice to the height of versatility. The band’s lineup is a who’s who of promising young pickers: lead singer Celia Woodsmith, guitarist Courtney Hartman, bassist Shelby Means, mandolin player Jenni Lyn Gardner, and two-time National Fiddle Champion Kimber Ludiker. Each is a seasoned performer, and they’ve shared the stage with the likes of Willie Nelson, Del McCoury, Leon Russell and Laurie Lewis. Della Mae’s 2011 release, “I Built This Heart,” was an impressive debut, a delicate balance between bluegrass grit and singer-songwriter sensitivity. Check out a Della Mae song on YouTube, and come see one of the fastest-rising acts in the Americana/bluegrass genre.
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Everyone Orchestrahttp://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/everyone-orchestra/dates/Jun-19-2013_at_0730PM2013-06-19T19:30:00-07:002013-06-19T21:30:00-07:00In 2001, musician, multi-instrumentalist and activist Matt Butler conceived the Everyone Orchestra, an American improvisational music project. Butler loosely conducts a legion of musicians who feed off audience participation to guide their musical explorations. The performance is completely different each time the group takes the stage. The lineup for the Big Room includes these talented musicians:
Steve & John Kimock – The Steve Kimock BandDan “Lebo” Lebowitz – ALOSunshine Becker – FurthurTrevor Garrod – Tea Leaf GreenMike Sugar – Bob Weir, Melvin Seals
Chaos and sweetness, funk and rock, jazz and soul—expect a lot from this collection of players that happens to be a benevolent bunch: the Everyone Orchestra has raised more than $100,000 for non-profit and environmental organizations around the nation.
Dance a spontaneous dance at this joyful concert that’s equally unpredictable. Come be a part of the show!
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Mother Hips 2013http://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/mother-hips-2013/dates/Jun-24-2013_at_0730PM2013-06-24T19:30:00-07:002013-06-24T22:00:00-07:00Chico’s own Mother Hips return to the Big Room in June for two nights of rock ‘n’ roll. The band has largely flown under the radar for two decades, although recent critical praise frames them as the pioneers they truly are. Hailed by Pitchfork for a "rootsy mix of 70s rock and power pop" and by The New Yorker for an unflinching ability to "sing it sweet and play it dirty,” the Mother Hips' signature sound rings more genuine and relevant now than ever. The Hips—led by co-founders Tim Bluhm (vocals/guitar) and Greg Loiacono (guitar/vocals)—pack 20 years of musical adventure into their tracks: long days and nights on the road, gritty politics and smart, inward reflections. The well-traveled tales are all delivered with a crafty balance of Americana storytelling and California-burnished rock.
The Mother Hips have long spread both their music and the story of Sierra Nevada. Check out a Mother Hips song on YouTube, and join us for a celebration of homegrown talent and great beer.
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Mother Hips 2013http://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/mother-hips-2013/dates/Jun-25-2013_at_0730PM2013-06-25T19:30:00-07:002013-06-25T22:00:00-07:00Chico’s own Mother Hips return to the Big Room in June for two nights of rock ‘n’ roll. The band has largely flown under the radar for two decades, although recent critical praise frames them as the pioneers they truly are. Hailed by Pitchfork for a "rootsy mix of 70s rock and power pop" and by The New Yorker for an unflinching ability to "sing it sweet and play it dirty,” the Mother Hips' signature sound rings more genuine and relevant now than ever. The Hips—led by co-founders Tim Bluhm (vocals/guitar) and Greg Loiacono (guitar/vocals)—pack 20 years of musical adventure into their tracks: long days and nights on the road, gritty politics and smart, inward reflections. The well-traveled tales are all delivered with a crafty balance of Americana storytelling and California-burnished rock.
The Mother Hips have long spread both their music and the story of Sierra Nevada. Check out a Mother Hips song on YouTube, and join us for a celebration of homegrown talent and great beer.
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Larry Carltonhttp://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/larry-carlton/dates/Jul-02-2013_at_0730PM2013-07-02T19:30:00-07:002013-07-02T21:30:00-07:00Larry Carlton just may be the most recorded guitarist of all time. A master jazz guitarist and multi-Grammy winner, Carlton has appeared on as many as 500 albums a year and contributed to more than 100 gold albums during his busy session years. Did you like the guitar work on Steely Dan’s albums? Carlton. The classic theme from Hill Street Blues? Carlton.
On July 2, the legendary Larry Carlton Quartet—Gene Coye on drums, Dennis Hamm on keys, and Travis Carlton on bass—will make its first appearance in the Big Room. The evening promises to be one of most dynamic musical events of the year. This will be a seated show. Get your tickets early so you can see this true jazz master up close and personal.
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Albert Lee 2013http://sierranevada.ticketleap.com/albert-lee-2013/dates/Jul-08-2013_at_0730PM2013-07-08T19:30:00-07:002013-07-08T21:30:00-07:00Two-time Grammy winner and guitar legend Albert Lee returns to the Big Room after a 2012 performance that may have been one of the year’s best. You can tell a lot about a player by the musical company he keeps. Among them for Lee: Eric Clapton, Bill Wyman, Jackson Browne, Joe Cocker, Emmylou Harris, Ricky Skaggs, Rodney Crowell, Nanci Griffith, Willie Nelson, and Tommy Emmanuel.
Lee was a featured player in the epic Concert for George as well as Eric Clapton’s Crossroads Guitar Festival. Clapton has plainly stated that Lee is “the best guitarist in the world,” and Lee has been voted “Best Country Guitarist” five consecutive years in the Guitar Player Readers’ Choice Awards. His song “Country Boy” helped redefine country guitar for a new generation of players and later became a number one hit for multi-instrumentalist Ricky Skaggs.
We encourage you not to miss one of the world’s greatest guitarists on the Big Room stage. Get your tickets early and hit the dance floor.
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