HAPA ~ Thursday, March 12, 2015
Hapa ~ “Pahinui Aloha”
The Miners Foundry is pleased to welcome back HAPA, on Thursday, March 12, 2015. Often encapsulated as the “Sound of Maui” or the “Soundtrack of Hawaii”, the music and sound of HAPA evokes a place many people refer to as heavenly. Expect to hear hypnotic, liquid guitar runs woven around clear, tenor Hawaiian vocals and immaculate harmonies driven by poetic lyrics exulting the rapture of the Hawaiian landscape, History,and Mythology. This will be a dancing concert with limited seating.
Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the music begins 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.
“… the most exciting and beautiful contemporary Hawaiian music the world knows.” ~ Maui Times
The blend of HAPA’s original vocal sound was originated on a wooden picnic bench in the beautiful little beach town of Lahaina on the island of Maui in the early 1980’s.
The overriding quality of their music is one of passion, beauty, and serenity, as found in the majestic tones of the oli (chant), mele (song), and the exhilarating innovative sounds of virtuoso guitar performances.
HAPA’s recordings have infused fearless and brilliant production while weaving unique, inventive elements of sound and textures into their intricate South Pacific tapestry.
Photo by Akim Aginksy
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The Miners Foundry Cultural Center is thrilled to welcome back one of the most celebrated country-folk performers of her day, singer/songwriter 
“She’s the best singer I’ve ever heard.” ~ Merle Haggard
Pieta Brown
Aside from their one-of-a-kind upcycled vintage marching band uniforms, their 5-piece percussion corps, and the 7-part brass section, MarchFourth is far from a marching band in the traditional sense. Their original music is anchored by funky electric bass and has been evolving into a rocking guitar and vocal driven journey, from the swamps of Louisiana to the gypsy camps of eastern Europe, to the African jungle by way of Brazil, echoing the deepest grooves of American funk, rock, and jazz. MarchFourth’s influences are all over the map, but fans of Sgt Pepper, Duke Ellington, Gogol Bordello, Ozomatli, and Cirque Due Soleil would feel at home in the audience.
MarchFourth inspires dancing… when the audience can tear its eyes from the kaleidoscope of visual energy (and maybe even a crowd-surfing stilter) pouring from the stage. MarchFourth provides the opportunity to come together in joyous union with a band whose mission is to seize the moment, bring communities together, and leave everyone feeling as if the world is a better place. 
The Miners Foundry is pleased to present The Wailers in concert, Wednesday, July 16, 2014. Together with Bob Marley, the Wailers have sold over 250 million albums and have played to an estimated 24 million people across the globe. On the 30th anniversary of its release in 1984, 
Inspired by Rastafari and their ambitions of reaching an international audience, the Wailers pioneered roots rock reggae, and signed to Island Records in 1971. Under the direction of bassist Aston “Family Man” Barrett, the Wailers partnered with Bob Marley on the succession of hit singles and albums that made him a global icon and Jamaica’s best-loved musical superstar. As the greatest living exponents of Jamaica’s reggae tradition, the Wailers have completed innumerable tours, playing to an estimated 24 million people across the globe.
The Miners Foundry Presents Dark Star Orchestra!
Dark Star Orchestra performances are built off the Grateful Dead’s extensive catalog. On any given night, the band will perform a show based on a set list from the Grateful Dead’s 30 years of extensive touring or use the catalog to program a unique set list for the show. DSO offers a continually evolving artistic outlet within the Grateful Dead musical canon. Honoring both the band and their fans, Dark Star Orchestra’s members seek out the unique style and sound of each era while simultaneously offering their own informed improvisations. DSO highlights much more than the sound of the Grateful Dead, they truly encapsulate the energy and the experience. It’s a feeling that grabs listeners and takes over with contagious energy, presenting a complete experience and consistent show quality.
Sacramento-based Tribe of the Red Horse celebrates the music of Neil Young and Crazy Horse by staying true to the music. Their goal is to deliver guitar tone, raw energy, and a wall of sound full of electricity and passion. The evening will feature a no host bar. Doors open at 7:30 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. Tickets are $16.00 in advance and $20.00 at the door, and are available online, by phone (530) 265-5040, in person at the Miners Foundry, or at Briar Patch Co-Op.
The Tribe of the Red Horse is Northern California’s Premier Neil Young Tribute Band. The band is comprised of guitarist / vocalist Wayne “Tex” Whitzell, guitarist Frank Kenney, bass player Charles Williams, and drummer Ernie Belles. Tex Whitzell has spent the last decade playing Texas blues and N’awlins funk with bands such as San Francisco’s Bodacious and Sacramento’s Cold Sweat. An in demand acoustic player, Frank Kenney has a reputation for solid skills and a driving rhythm style. Charles Williams is a full-fledged funk-punk cowboy who has the chops and the wardrobe to play almost any kind of music. Ernie Belles keeps the rhythm seated and the groove groovin’, but his high vocal harmonies are what bring sweet texture to the Tribe of the Red Horse sound.
The Miners Foundry is pleased to present an Evening with Grant-Lee Phillips, an versatile multi-instrumentalist and emotionally-rich songwriter of intense lyrical narratives. Doors open at 7:00 p.m. and the show begins at 8:00 p.m. on Friday, March 29, 2013. Food and beverages will be available for purchase. Tickets are $18.00 in Advance and $22.00 at the door. Tickets are available online, in person, or by phone at the Nevada City Box Office (530) 265-5462, or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op.
Floater returns to rock Nevada City on St. Patrick’s Day with special guests Lonely Kings, Dr. Luna, and Downshift! With intense and unforgettable live performances, Floater continues to sell out some of the largest concert halls across the west. Both electric and acoustic performances have swollen their concert attendance over the past several years. Their sound includes elements of rock, psychedelia, reggae, pop and even jazz and is wholly original. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and the show begins at 6:00 p.m. Tickets are $20 and are available online, in person, or by phone at the Nevada City Box Office, (530) 265-5462 or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op.
DOWNSHIFT, a hard rock power trio, was birthed in 2007 in the Grass Valley / Nevada City area in Northern CA. Lawson Smith, Nick Doty, and Ryan Riley all have odd musical tastes ranging from outlaw country all the way to death metal and anything and everything in between. With such a wide array of influences, Downshift’s music tends to appease all types of musical pallets. They love to perform and have shared the stage with great bands like Lonely Kings and Devils Train. With great grooves, smooth lyrics, and tasty licks, Downshift’s got a sound everyone can get into.
The Gold Country Celtic Society will be hosting the 22nd Annual Robert Burns Celebration Dinner and Concert on Saturday, January 26, 2013. Doors open at 4:00 p.m., with dinner seating at 5:30 p.m. The wearing of formal or semi-formal Scottish attire is appreciated. Tickets are $55.00 and are available at the Nevada City Chamber of Commerce or by calling (530)272-1316.
The Miners Foundry is pleased to present Markus James & The Wassonrai on Friday, December 28, 2012. For many years, Markus James has been traveling in Mali and recording unique, Blues-influenced music with traditional Wassoulou and Sonrai musicians. This has led to excellent critical acclaim for the recordings, film , and live performances which have evolved from these true cross-cultural collaborations. Touring with The Wassonrai, Markus James takes the Blues back to its African roots – don’t miss this amazing show! Doors open at 7:00 p.m. with music beginning at 8:00 p.m. Food will be available for purchase, along with a no-host bar. Tickets are $18.00 for Miners Foundry Members and $20.00 for Non Members. Tickets are available online, in person, or by phone at the Nevada City Box Office, or at Briar Patch.
For many years, Markus James has been traveling in Mali and recording unique, Blues-influenced music with traditional Wassoulou and Sonrai musicians. This has led to excellent critical acclaim for the recordings, film, and live performances which have evolved from these true cross-cultural collaborations. In the US, Markus performs with Malian artists playing Kameme n’goni, the 8-stringed hunter’s harp of the Wassoulou people, kurubu and njarka violin of the Sonrai people, as well as calabash and Bolon, the 3-stringed gourd bass.
The music features vocals which alternate between Bambara, Sonrai, and English.
Dark Star Orchestra, Wednesday, October 10, 2012
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