Moondance (Saturday evening)
Main Stage (Saturday & Sunday afternoons)
Solar Stage (both days, all day long)
Family Stage (both days, all day long)
SolFest is always a great place to hear your favorite local bands and musicians, and be introduced to new ones. This year is no different -- check out the talent at the above venues.
Join us for a memorable celebration ...
What a fantabulous night for a
MOONDANCE!
Saturday 7p-midnight
Admission free with weekend or Saturday pass, or separate ticket available (click here for ticket info)
featuring the following musical maestros...
SILA
- Winner 2010 NAACP Image Award for "Outstanding World Music Album"
- Winner 2009 SF Weekly Music Awards for "Best International Act"
As a child growing up in a small village in Kenya, Sila remembers tuning in to a shortwave radio for the latest pop offerings from the West. By way of a faint, crackling radio signal, Sila first became acquainted with the guttural howls and shrieks of the Minister of Funk - James Brown.
“One of the first James Brown songs I remember hearing on shortwave radio was ‘I Feel Good.’ Growing up very poor in my village and having a song like that play on the radio was very inspiring,” Sila says.
His exposure to James Brown, along with such artists as the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Bob Marley, inspired Sila to pursue music, which he says was far from a well-respected profession in Africa.
Despite his career choice, his parents supported his decision and sold cows and goats to raise money for his send-off to the U.S. 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.
www.silaband.com
VIDEOS:
Also in appearance...
DJ Dragonfly
 As a global traveler who’s hitch-hiked, bicycled and train-hopped some six continents and 37 countries, DJ Dragonfly is Northern California’s most sought after purveyor of cutting edge global electronica. Bay Area dance enthusiasts place him in the top 10 percentile at the DJ polls for his unique sound: A trans-tempo fusion of exotic idioms, rhythms, melodies and indigenous voices. Bump this up with live electronic percussion, layer it over dub, hard downtempo, drum n bass, funky breaks, house and you have the perfect tone for dance floor mayhem. Using bass as the navigator he sets his decks on a course that weave its way from Gibraltar to the Ganges and beyond. In its wake the mix is a global shakedown that leaves no continent unturned in search of the perfect groove!
 As a DJ he is most often found in the underground conscious dance scene, and is a regular at events and festivals such as Earthdance, Shambala, SolFest, Techno Tribal, Bioneers, Anon Salon, Groove Garden, Symbiosis, Worldly Sights & Sounds, Burning Man, Yoga Journal Conference, ANDC, Harbin Hotsprings, the West Coast yoga circuit and more…
http://www.myspace.com/djdragonfly#ixzz0tqzQJuEg
and the inimitable ...
The Jug Dealers
 The Jug Dealers hit the road four years ago as an old time jug band, wowing festival audiences and even receiving a spotlight on NPR's All Things Considered. Starting with homemade instruments and Vaudevillian antics, they have since recruited some of the best tallent around, rapidly expanding into a larger, more sophisticated sound. With an all star mash-up of Classic American Roots, Hobo Funk Jams, and New School lyrics, the Dealers bring a raw energy to the dancefloor that is nothing short of Hyphy.
 Although they are steeped in musical history and elements of old time showmanship, they continually bring a freshness and relevance to audiences as diverse as the Hip Hop and Jamband scenes. Bust out your train hopping gear, polish your best interpretational dance moves, and come see one of the hottest bands in Sonoma County!
Music on the Main Stage
 Poor Man's Whiskey
Main Stage, Saturday Sept. 25, 4-6 pm
The Bay Area's outlaw music bards bring a reputation for high-energy live shows and an incomparable fusion of folk, punk, rock, and disco to stages and festivals nationwide. This "High-Octane Hootenanny" will certainly delight those interested in a foot-stompin' good time. Poor Man's Whiskey has evolved into a ragged, spontaneous beast pulling from equally deep wells of story-telling originals, expertly crafted covers and zany on-stage shenanigans.
http://www.poormanswhiskey.com/
 Dgiin
Main Stage, Sunday, Sept. 26, 2:30 - 4 pm
Gin, as most of us know it, is a strong colorless alcohol flavored with juniper berries. Another less widespread meaning of the word djiin is a mischievous spirit, often confined to a bottle due to reprehensible acts. Dgiin is better known around Sonoma County as a band with a unique style encompassing various cultures and influences and songs sung mainly in French.
The band originated 8 years ago in Santa Rosa and can be described as French-Gypsy-Funk with a twist.
The Flamenco-Django-esque band puts on one memorable show accessible to all types of tastes and ages. Their energetic performances draw a lively crowd that can dance all night.
http://www.myspace.com/dgiin
Solar Stage Performances
Check Schedule for times
Keegan Smith and the Fam
Keegan Smith is the winner of the Male Artist of the
Year at the 2010 Portland Music Awards. Smith is aperformer of “contemporary guitar and vocals,” who
sounds like a mix of Maroon 5, Justin Timberlake, and
Uncle Cracker.
http://keegansmith.com/
Bucky Walters
This young acoustic sextet, offers an original high
energy performance attracting music lovers across
the board.
http://www.myspace.com/thebuckywalters
Trailer Park Rangers
This band first performed in 1991 at “The General
Store” in La Honda, Ca. They have since become local favorites in the live music scene. TPR was formed by Australian
singer-songwriter David T. Carter.
http://www.trailerparkrangers.com/
http://www.davidtcarter.com/
Linda Ferro Band
Linda has enjoyed performing her Blues and Jazz-infused
music as a solo artist, and as a lead singer/
keyboardist in the bands Catalyst, My Other Car, Blue
Blazes and UltraSound.
http://www.lindaferro.com/
Misner and Smith
At moments raw and powerful, and at others delicate and
soothing, two-part harmonies anchor Misner & Smith’s
unique and compelling Americana music with an exceptional
vocal blend.
http://www.misnerandsmith.com/
Alexis Harte
http://www.alexisharte.com/
The Mighty Chiplings
http://www.myspace.com/themightychiplings
Bruce Klein's Galactic Band
Bruce Klein Galactic Band is a power rock, blues, jazz and funk trio reminiscent of Cream and Hendrix but with flavors of Kenny Burell, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Nevilles Brothers and Allman Brothers Band. Bruce brings a high energy guitar virtuosity to both his original songs as well as cover tunes.
http://www.myspace.com/brucekleingalacticband
Festival of Friends
http://www.myspace.com/sonomafestivaloffriends
Charlie Vaughan and Friends
DJ Kevin West
Family Stage Performers
Check Schedule for times
Ukiah Potters Guild
The Ukiah Potters Guild will be potting in the Family Zone hosting hands on pottery demonstrations - stop by and play with some clay!
Raven Scarlett Rose
She’s a 12 year old wonder who specializes in spoken word, stilt walking, singing and host of her very own radio program; “The Kid’s Power Hour,” at KOWS 107.3FM radio. Raven will be sharing her poetry as well as emceeing the Family Stage with Emily Butterfly.
Kym Trippsmith
Kym writes and sings folk ballads laced with rock and roll, political satire, unvarnished truths, family honesty and sly humor. Host of the Feisty Females—a collective of amazing West Coast female singer/songwriters, Chautauqua performer, radio hostess and manager of stilt walking group ”Diva Galactica”. She’ll be sharing her story songs @ the family stage on Saturday and Sunday. www.reverbnation.com/ Kymtrippsmith
David Rain Ortiz
From the Blackfoot Reservation in Northern Montana, David Rain has been telling stories and playing music all his life. These stories help kids of all ages to connect with parts of themselves television will never show them. He is an experienced educator and storyteller who brings Native American tales to life in combination with traditional music to inspire and teach water conservation, land stewardship and respect for nature’s ways to children, community groups, businesses and schools. He’ll be performing on Saturday and Sunday at the family stage
 Mecca
Mendocino Center For Circus Arts promotes circus arts and education in Northern California. Their work classes fosters self esteem, confidence, perseverance and creativity. Mecca will be performing and teaching, workshops on yoga, hooping, tumbling and juggling on Saturday and Sunday.
The New Eccentrics
An 8-10 min family-friendly Pop-Up Book Musical. Featuring Accordion, Pop-Up puppetry and audience participation. They’ll be performing on both Saturday and Sunday.
The Big Tadoo Puppet Crew
The Big Tadoo Puppet Crew has been gracing stages with musical puppet theater since 2002. Their shows “edutain” audiences with environmental, social justice and healing themes. They currently tour elementary schools performing an assembly show that promotes walking and biking to school. bigtadoo@gmail.com - They will be bringing there bicycle riding puppets to the Family Stage on Saturday and Sunday.
Emily Butterfly
Emily is a Solutionary and Creatress of many genres including Puppeteer, Illustrator, Cartoon Voice over, Songster, Radio Show Hostess and Kids Zone producer @ Power To The Peaceful and Harmony Festival. She’s a proud member of the Big Tadoo Puppet Crew and The SF Bay Area Puppetry Guild. www.emilybutterfly.com
Clay Letson Beebones
The singer and songwriter will be sharing his songs on Saturday and Sunday.
The Sustainable Living Roadshow
The Conscious Carnival Midway engages participants in entertaining and educational ways. Through games of chance and interactive demonstrations, participants have fun while discovering solutions to some of today’s most pressing environmental and social concerns.
Earth Camp Collective
The Earth Camp Collective teaches children and young adults skills in gardening, the expressive arts, and community building to enhance their relationships with the earth, community, and self. www.earthcampcollective. org/Welcome.html
SOLFEST EMCEE
Spencer Brewer is a multitalented artist and entrepreneur, and a multimillion- selling performer, producer and promoter. A Grammy Nominee, he has 16 solo and duet albums to his credit as well as producing over 200 recordings, and has had two #1 hit records. He holds two patents and has founded several dozen events, companies and productions. Spencer is also a media and publicity specialist with a passion for helping others, generating excitement about the cause he is working on, and building community and consensus. http://spencerbrewerevents.com
To check out the show times for all performers,
Download the 2-day Schedule (pdf, 100 kb)
To see all performers, speakers and events at Solfest,
Download the Full Schedule (pdf, 8.9 MB)
Tickets available at the gate
KIDS 12 and under FREE!
Easy, convenient parking and camping available.
Camping is limited so get there early.
Click here for ticket info
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