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About
Achilles Wheel will be performing on the Miners Foundry stage on Friday, November 29 at 8:00pm as part of a Live Recording Series for their next album!
Achilles Wheel blurs the lines between genres with a mix of infectious high energy dance beats and stark lyrical ballads. Roots Rock storytelling combined with dance hall psychedelia.
Much like life itself, their music breathes in and out with joy and pain, hurtling forward like a wheel, intent on hope and love. They play hard as a way to break down walls and celebrate life. Their idealism is not diminished by the harsh light of the modern world as we struggle to live free and have a good time… and in the end – hopefully make a difference. Achilles Wheel fearlessly sings out to these times, the here and now.
Get Tickets!
Tickets are $22 in Advance and $27 At the Door. All tickets are General Admission and limited seating will be available. Tickets are available online, by phone, or in person at the Miners Foundry Box Office, and in person at BriarPatch Co-Op. Advance sales close at 4:00 p.m. on November 29. No tickets will be held for door sales.
Ticketing fees waived for purchases made by phone or in person through the Miners Foundry Box Office and BriarPatch.
The Miners Foundry Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., (530) 265-5040.
Food and Drink
There will be a full service no-host bar available as well as food available for purchase beginning at 7:00pm.
The Miners Foundry presents Rockin for Rayo on Friday, May 24, 2019! Saul Rayo has been a shining light in our musical community for over 30 years, and has always been a strong arm to count on. His beautiful voice has blessed Northern California with an abundance of performances. Let’s help raise him up and support his healing process! All donations will go directly to Saul and Elena for the cost of medical treatments. Featuring:
Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the music begins at 7:00 p.m.
Get Tickets!
Tickets are $20 General Admission / Suggested Donation. No one will be turned away!
Tickets are available online, by phone, or in person at the Miners Foundry Box Office, and in person at Briar Patch Co-Op. Ticketing fees waived for purchases made by phone or in person via the Miners Foundry Box Office. The Miners Foundry Box Office is open Tuesday – Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., (530) 265-5040.
Other Ways to Help
Interested in helping Saul but unable to attend the show? Click HERE to donate.
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6:00 p.m. | Bob Woods Band
6:30 p.m. | The Rayos
7:00 p.m. | Paul Kamm & Eleanore MacDonald with Mark McCartney and Mikail Graham
7:30 p.m. | Lolo Gervais R&B Revue
8:30 p.m. | Earles of Newtown
9:30 p.m. | Achilles Wheel
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The Miners Foundry is pleased to present Achilles Wheel at a special CD release party on Friday, February 23, 2018. The evening will also include special guests Acoustically Speaking, featuring Kat & Mik from the Garcia Project, and a short presentation by Susana Millman and Dennis McNally at 8:00 p.m. Achilles Wheel is a California based rock and roll band that blures the lines between genres and fuses an infectious blend of Roots and World Music Rockadelia. Sanctuary is Achilles Wheel’s fourth CD and includes 13 original songs written by Paul Kamm and Johnny Mojo in the great Achilles Wheel style fans have come to know and love. Recorded at Ancient Wave Studios in Nevada City, the CD will be available for purchase for $15. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $22 in Advance and $27 at the Door. Standing / dancing show with limited seating available. Tickets are available online, by phone, or in person at the Miners Foundry Box Office, or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op. Ticketing fees do not apply for purchases made through the Miners Foundry Box Office by phone or in person.
The Achilles Wheel sound comes across as both Old School and New School and is riddled with great songwriting. Supporting the benefit of our human condition is foremost in their work. They play hard as a way to break down walls and celebrate life. The idealism that they embraced as younger men has not diminished in the harsh light of the modern world as we struggle to live freely and have a good time, and in the end, hopefully matter. Achilles Wheel fearlessly sings out to these times.
With the release of their third studio recording, ‘Devil In The Yard’, Achilles Wheel is also waving the flag for Ben Jacobs (Poor Man’s Whiskey, Grateful Bluegrass Boys, Rusty Stringfield), who came to the AW studio in Nevada City to record a couple of songs, but after playing on every track he left as the new Achilles Wheel keys man. He joins Jonny Mojo Flores on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Kamm on guitar and vocals, Shelby Snow on bass and vocals, Mark McCartney on drums and vocals and Gary Campus on drums and percussion.
Kat Walkerson and Mik Bondy of the Garcia Project formed Acoustically Speaking, a special duo after realizing what a magical thing happened when they sang and played together.
Listen to the music and feel the love and energy that reminds us all about the wonderful, cosmic scene revolving around The Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia Band.
Kat and Mik have performed live with Melvin Seals (Jerry Garcia Band), David Gans (Grateful Dead XM Radio Host) and Tom Constanten (Keyboardist for The Grateful Dead).
Fright Night, Nevada City’s Halloween tradition returns to the Miners Foundry on Saturday, October 28, 2017. Fright Night 2017 features music by Zepparella with special guests Achilles Wheel, as well as The Novelists and Northern Roots. Food and drinks are available for purchase. Zepparella is an all-girl powerhouse from San Francisco, featuring the music of Led Zeppelin. More than just a tribute band, Zepparella shows replicate the powerful improvisational musical journey for which Led Zeppelin shows were renowned. Local favorites Achilles Wheel is a rock and roll band that blurs the lines between genres and fuses an infectious blend of Roots and World Music Rockadelia. The Novelists showcase cliffhanger storytelling, multiple lead singers, and signature four-part harmonies. Dancing concert with limited seating available. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the music begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $25 in Advance and $30 at the Door. Tickets are available online, by phone, or in person at the Miners Foundry, or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op. Ticketing fees may apply.
In 9 years as a band, Zepparella has released two live albums and toured throughout the United States opening for the likes of Weezer, Kiss, and Y&T. Band members Gretchen Menn (guitar), Angeline Saris (bass), Noelle Doughty (vocals), and founding member Clementine (drums) are known internationally for their playing and have graced numerous festival stages, private parties, theatres, and down and dirty rock venues.
How to honor the legacy of a band deemed sacred? To tread on holy ground is perilous and must be done with the intent and spirit of a disciple. Pat attention to the intricacies of the magic, explore the far ends of the innovation, strive for ever-growing ability, and let the purity of the love for the music drive it all. It wasn’t that long ago women rock musicians were a rare breed. They might sign up front, or as part of a girl group, but women weren’t often seen playing rhythm or lead guitar. Times have changed.
The Achilles Wheel sound comes across as both Old School and New School and is riddled with great songwriting. Supporting the benefit of our human condition is foremost in their work. They play hard as a way to break down walls and celebrate life. The idealism that they embraced as younger men has not diminished in the harsh light of the modern world as we struggle to live freely and have a good time, and in the end, hopefully matter. Achilles Wheel fearlessly sings out to these times.
With the release of their third studio recording, ‘Devil In The Yard’, Achilles Wheel is also waving the flag for Ben Jacobs (Poor Man’s Whiskey, Grateful Bluegrass Boys, Rusty Stringfield), who came to the AW studio in Nevada City to record a couple of songs, but after playing on every track he left as the new Achilles Wheel keys man. He joins Jonny Mojo Flores on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Kamm on guitar and vocals, Shelby Snow on bass and vocals, Mark McCartney on drums and vocals and Gary Campus on drums and percussion.
An elderly couple stands precariously on the railing of a 17th floor balcony… Two teenagers unknowingly choose a murder scene for their parking date… A young man throws off the shackles of a bullish culture. These are just a sample of the scenes in which you’ll find yourself immersed when you listen to The Novelists. Equally comfortable acoustic or electric, The Novelists showcase cliffhanger storytelling, multiple lead singers, and their signature four-part harmonies.
The Novelists have become a mainstay on the West Coast festival, college, and house concert circuits and are planing several national tours throughout 2017.
Schedule of Events
7:00 p.m. Doors Open | Annex
8:00 p.m. Northern Roots | Stone Hall
8:00 p.m. The Novelists | Osborn/Woods Hall
8:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Costume Contest Photos | Foyer (see below for details!)
9:00 p.m. Achilles Wheel | Stone Hall (two sets)
9:30 p.m. Zepparella | Osborn/Woods Hall (two sets)
Food & Drink
Horn of the Bull Taqueria will be selling tacos in the Stone Hall and Cheri’s Ice Cream will be selling treats in the Foyer.
A No Host full bar will be in the Upper Gallery.
Costume Contest
From 8:30 – 9:30 p.m., stop by the Foyer to have your picture taken for the Costume Contest. On October 29th, the photos will be posted on the Miners Foundry Facebook page. Like the Miners Foundry Facebook page, tag yourself and share the photos with your friends. Vote through October 31st. The photo with the most likes wins! Winners will be announced November 3rd. Prizes will be given for top vote getters in each category.
All prize baskets will include:
Northern Roots T-shirt, CD, and sticker
Novelists T-shirt and CD
Zepparella CD and sticker
Achilles Wheel CD
Plus…
Individual Category: A pair of tickets to your choice of either the New Year’s Eve Bash featuring the Earles of Newtown and the Bob Woods Trio, or Squirrel Nut Zippers (March 7, 2018) plus a complimentary drink ticket.
Couples Category: A pair of tickets to your choice of either the New Year’s Eve Bash featuring the Earles of Newtown and the Bob Woods Trio, or Squirrel Nut Zippers (March 7, 2018) plus 2 complimentary drink tickets.
Group Category: A pair of tickets to the New Year’s Eve Bash featuring the Earles of Newtown and the Bob Woods Trio AND a pair of tickets to Squirrel Nut Zippers (March 7, 2018), plus a complimentary drink ticket for everyone in the group.
Questions? Please call the Miners Foundry Box Office at (530) 265-5040.
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Paul Emery Music and the Miners Foundry will present Achilles Wheel and Boca do Rio at the New Year’s Eve Bash, Saturday, December 31, 2016. Boca do Rio is the Mission’s longest-playing and hardest-hitting Brazilian-American funk band. Nevada City favorite Achilles Wheel is a rock and roll band that blurs the lines between genres and fuses an infectious blend of Roots and World Music, Rocadelia. Doors open at 8:30 and the show begins at 9:00 p.m. Dancing / Standing show with limited seating. Tickets are $30 and available online, by phone or in person at the Miners Foundry, or at Briar Patch Co-Op. Ticketing fees may apply.
Achilles Wheel is a California based rock and roll band that blurs the lines between genres and fuses and infectious blend of Roots and World Music, Rockadelia. Their sound comes across as both Old School and New School, and is riddled with great songwriting. Achilles Wheel places supporting the benefit of the human condition foremost in their work. The idealism the band embraced as younger men has not diminished in the harsh light of the modern world as we struggle to live freely, have a good time, and hopefully matter in the end. Achilles Wheel fearlessly sings out to these times.
Boca do Rio has a strong foundation as the Mission’s longest-playing and hardest-hitting Brazilian-American funk band.
After a decade performing all original material during the heyday of San Francisco’s life music scene, Boca do Rio has evolved into a multi-layered electro-funk party boat with a sound that is fluid and edgy, adaptable and free.
Born of the mixing of waters of Brazil and the San Francisco Bay, Boca do Rio has created musica organica – music that developed through the rhythm of living and working between the Americas.
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The Miners Foundry is pleased to present an exclusive bus trip to the Achilles Wheel and Grateful Bluegrass Boys show at the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco. Ticket price includes the round trip luxury bus ride from Nevada County to the Great American Music Hall, plus tolls, parking, and driver tip.
Passengers must be at the departure location (TBA) at 2:45 p.m. for the 3:00 p.m. departure. Food and beverages (including alcohol) are allowed on the bus, as well as small coolers. Please plan to remove all items upon completion of the trip.
Tickets are $70 and are available online, by phone, or in person at the Miners Foundry, or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op. Concert tickets must be purchased separately (ticket link below).
Achilles Wheel is a high energy Roots and World music/Rock and Roll band from Northern California, featuring award winning songwriting played on numerous stringed instruments and more drums than you can shake a stick at. The quality of the band’s songwriting combined with stunning musicianship earned them spots at last year’s California Worldfest, The Strawberry Music festival, The Redwood Mountain Faire, The Redwood Ramble, Dead On The Creek, Railroad Earth’s Hangtown Halloween and a sold out show at Sierra Nevada Big Room in Chico, California. If you love to dance and celebrate life, come see an Achilles Wheel show and make a joyful noise.
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Grateful Bluegrass Boys is a string band that plays traditional Bluegrass versions of Classic Rock favorites from bands such as the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, The Eagles, Rolling Stones and more.
These songs, combined with classic Bluegrass and Country tunes, consistently have audiences singing and dancing along the whole show.
The band is made up of an all-star cast of veteran bluegrass players including Aaron Redner (Hot Butter Rum), David Thom (David Grisman), Isaac Cantor (Dusty Green Bones Band), Ben Jacobs (Poor Man’s Whiskey, Achilles Wheel), and a rotating cast of bass players that include Bryan Horne (Hot Buttered Rum), Aspen Stevenson (Poor Man’s Whiskey), Pam Brandon (Belle Monroe & Her Brewglass Boys), and Russel Simon (Rusty Stringfield).
The Grateful Bluegrass Band came to life when David joined forces with fellow Sonoma resident Redner, and they decided to combine their two musical passions: bluegrass and The Grateful Dead.
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The Miners Foundry is pleased to present Achilles Wheel and the Grateful Bluegrass Boys on Saturday, March 19, 2016. Achilles Wheel is about playing music that makes you want to dance and will be celebrating the release of their latest CD. Grateful Bluegrass Boys is a string band playing traditional Bluegrass versions of Classic Rock favorites from the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, The Eagles, Rolling Stones and more. Plenty of room to dance! Limited seating. Doors open at 8:00 p.m. and the show begins at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 in Advance and $25 at the Door. Ticketing fees may apply. Tickets are available online, by phone, or in person at the Miners Foundry, or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op.
Achilles Wheel is a high energy Roots and World music/Rock and Roll band from Northern California, featuring award winning songwriting played on numerous stringed instruments and more drums than you can shake a stick at. The quality of the band’s songwriting combined with stunning musicianship earned them spots at last year’s California Worldfest, The Strawberry Music festival, The Redwood Mountain Faire, The Redwood Ramble, Dead On The Creek, Railroad Earth’s Hangtown Halloween and a sold out show at Sierra Nevada Big Room in Chico, California. If you love to dance and celebrate life, come see an Achilles Wheel show and make a joyful noise.
Grateful Bluegrass Boys is a string band playing traditional Bluegrass versions of Classic Rock favorites from the Grateful Dead, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, The Eagles, Rolling Stones and more. These songs, combined with classic Bluegrass and Country tunes, consistently have audiences singing and dancing along the whole show.
Fright Night, Nevada City’s Halloween tradition returns to the Miners Foundry on Saturday, October 31, 2015. Fright Night 2015 features music by Achilles Wheel, The Soft Bombs, and Scary Little Friends plus food and drinks available for purchase and a live costume contest with cash prizes. Don’t miss the creative presentations by the Motion Graphic Artists of the Nevada City Film Festival, back by popular demand.
Doors open at 8:30 p.m. Tickets are $25 in Advance and $30 at the Door, and are available online, by phone, or in person at the Miners Foundry, or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op. Ticketing fees may apply.
Achilles Wheel is a high energy Roots and World music/Rock and Roll band from Northern California, featuring award winning songwriting played on numerous stringed instruments and more drums than you can shake a stick at. The quality of the band’s songwriting combined with stunning musicianship earned them spots at last year’s California Worldfest, The Strawberry Music festival, The Redwood Mountain Faire, The Redwood Ramble, Dead On The Creek, Railroad Earth’s Hangtown Halloween and a sold out show at Sierra Nevada Big Room in Chico, California. 2015 promises to be a busy year for AW with the release of their third studio recording. If you love to dance and celebrate life, come see an Achilles Wheel show and make a joyful noise.
Offering drivingly danceable rhythms, hard pumping bass, and hypnotically addictive blends of psych, kaleidoscopic electrophonic melodies, The Soft Bombs are at once retro and distinctly forward-looking. The band’s live shows are enhanced by colorful projections and extended dance-improvs that whip the audience into a frenzy. The Soft Bombs continue to wow audiences up and down the west coast with their unique brand of rock and roll.
Based in San Francisco with underlying southern soul roots, strong songwriting is really the bread and butter of Scary Little Friends. Scary Little Friend’s live shows combine an understated professionalism with raw talent. They connect with their audience the old-fashioned way by offering authentic heartfelt performances that fulfill our desire to connect. No gimmicks, no tricks. Just great songs about what you were thinking but couldn’t say.
Costume Contest Rules
1. Register the evening of Fright Night at the event. The $5 registration fee includes one complimentary drink coupon.
2. First prize will receive $175, Second prize will receive $125, Third prize will receive $75, and the People’s Choice Award will receive $125. All winners will also receive free entry for Fright Night 2016.
3. Costumes will be judged on Originality, Quality of Construction, and WOW Factor.
4. No glitter, confetti, pyrotechnics, live flame, or smoke generators of any kind are allowed.
5. No electrical power connections will be provided. If your costume requires power, it must be part of the costume design.
6. Groups are considered one entry and winners will be awarded one prize to share.
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The Miners Foundry presents Jerry Bash 2015 on Saturday, August 1st, at Pioneer Park in Nevada City, celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia’s birthday. Jerry Bash 2015 is a community celebration featuring music, food, drinks, art, and vendors from 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The day will be headlined by the Deadbeats in a reunion concert. The show will also feature music by Achilles Wheel and more. Admission is $20.00. Advance tickets are available online, by phone or in person at the Miners Foundry, or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op. Tickets will also be available at the show. Ticketing fees may apply.
The Deadbeats formed during the Summer of 1994 on the notion they could pull off some reasonable Grateful Dead covers. Soon it was apparent the band was on to something, a certain indefinable sound and feel that really captures the essence of a Dead show.
Though band members have come and gone over the years, Tom, Paul, and Gary have remained the core of the band, providing a solid continuity to the Deadbeat sound.
Achilles Wheel is a high energy Roots & World Music / Rock & Roll band, featuring award winning songwriting, numerous stringed instruments, and more drums than you can shake a stick at. The fiery epicenter of the Achilles Wheel sound is Jonny Mojo on lead guitar and vocals, surrounded by Paul Kamm and Shelby Snow on rhythm, bass, and vocals, and Gary Campus and Mark McCartney on drums and vocals.
If you love to dance and celebrate life, come see Achilles Wheel and make a joyful noise.
Buck Star is a country/rock/r&b band born out of Nevada County in late 2014. It’s five members, Tom Menig, Eric Menig , Rob Kopp , Jenn Knapp and Lucas Webber are no strangers to the stage as these dynamic players have been starring members of bands such as “The Dead Beats” and “The Cheatin’ Buzzies”. Buck Star crafts catchy original tunes that have received rave reviews from audiences. With pure tones that will carry you from old school to new school, this is a tight knit group not to be missed. Their self titled debut album is set for release in late June 2015.
The Miners Foundry presents Jerry Bash 2015 on Saturday, August 1st, at Pioneer Park in Nevada City, celebrating 50 Years of the Grateful Dead and Jerry Garcia’s birthday. Jerry Bash 2015 is a community celebration featuring music, food, drinks, art, and vendors from 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The day will be headlined by the Deadbeats in a reunion concert. The show will also feature music by Achilles Wheel and more. Admission is $20.00. Advance tickets are available online, by phone or in person at the Miners Foundry, or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op. Tickets will also be available at the show. Ticketing fees may apply.
The Deadbeats formed during the Summer of 1994 on the notion they could pull off some reasonable Grateful Dead covers. Soon it was apparent the band was on to something, a certain indefinable sound and feel that really captures the essence of a Dead show.
Though band members have come and gone over the years, Tom, Paul, and Gary have remained the core of the band, providing a solid continuity to the Deadbeat sound.
Achilles Wheel is a high energy Roots & World Music / Rock & Roll band, featuring award winning songwriting, numerous stringed instruments, and more drums than you can shake a stick at. The fiery epicenter of the Achilles Wheel sound is Jonny Mojo on lead guitar and vocals, surrounded by Paul Kamm and Shelby Snow on rhythm, bass, and vocals, and Gary Campus and Mark McCartney on drums and vocals.
If you love to dance and celebrate life, come see Achilles Wheel and make a joyful noise.
Moira McLaughlin
The Mission of the Miners Foundry Cultural Center is to preserve, enhance and utilize the historic Miners Foundry for cultural, educational and social activities. The Foundry is a non profit organization.
To support cultural programming and the preservation of the historic Miners Foundry, please become a member or make a donation today.
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