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Fright Night ~ Friday, October 31, 2014
Mumbo Gumbo
Fright Night returns to the Miners Foundry on Friday, October 31, 2014. This year the legendary Nevada City Halloween party will feature 3 bands on two stages, a full bar, food for purchase, face painting, a photo booth, and the ever popular costume contest.
Nor Cal favorite Mumbo Gumbo will headline in the Osborn/Woods Hall and Scary Little Friends will open for Mount Whateverest in the Stone Hall.
Doors open at 8:30 with live music starting at 9:00 p.m. Tickets are $20.00 in Advance and $25.00 at the door, plus $2.00 Historic Preservation fee. Tickets are available online, by phone or in person at the Miners Foundry, (530) 265-5040, or in person at Briar Patch Co-Op.
Event Schedule
8:30 p.m. Doors Open
8:30 p.m. DJ Set (Stone Hall)
9:00 p.m. Mumbo Gumbo (Osborn/Woods Hall)
9:15 p.m. Scary Little Friends (Stone Hall)
10:30 p.m. Special Digital Projections designed by light artists Romero Alves, Zach Haller, and Todd Wahoske (Osborn/Woods Hall)
10:45 p.m. Mt. Whateverest (Stone Hall)
11:00 p.m Mumbo Gumbo (Osborn/Woods Hall)
Mumbo Gumbo blends many genres from rock to soul, afropop to lush balladry, zydeco to country, into a celebratory, danceable noise, creating something less a specific style than a particular feeling: The Sound of Sheer Joy.
Moving back and forth between sly, sometimes melancholy explorations of romance and individuality, and ebullient, unabashed celebrations of family and commitment, Mumbo Gumbo weaves a rich tapestry of sound and sensibility that transcends genre. The result can be positively relentless, as the band’s extended jams drive dancers wild while giving non-dancers plenty to enjoy.
Mumbo Gumbo is both an institution on the NorCal concert scene and an ever-evolving collective that fills listeners with joy and longing, and always has audiences dancing their hearts out.
Mount Whateverest ~ “Flaming Eye”
The musicians who comprise Nevada City rock band Mount Whateverest form a musical unit capable of reaching staggering heights. Their music is a noisy collision of sugar-coated pop, space-jazz interludes and giant, classic rock riffs.
Changed school yard choruses combine with thumping glam rhythms to create the kind of day glow rock and roll not heard since T. Rex roamed the Earth.
Armed with distortion boxes, lasers, and lots of extra oxygen, Mount Whateverest are so high, they’re breaking through into the bottom of something else entirely.
Scary Little Friends ~ “A City At Night”
Santa Cruz / San Francisco based Scary Little Friends feature lilting vocals and surfs-up psychedelic guitar with underlying southern soul roots and strong songwriting.
Their live shows combine an understated professionalism with raw talent by offering authentic heartfelt performances that connect with their audience the old fashion way.
Photo by Akim Aginksy
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.
Jerry Bash 2014 ~ Saturday, August 2, 2014
The Deadbeats ~ “Mexicali Blues”
The Miners Foundry presents Jerry Bash 2014 on Saturday, August 2nd, at Pioneer Park in Nevada City. Jerry Bash 2014 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 20th anniversary reunion concert. The show also features music by Achilles Wheel, T-Buck & the Bad Dreams, Cheatin’ Buzzies, and Scary Little Friends. Admission is a $20.00 suggested donation. 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.
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Performance Schedule
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. ~ Scary Little Friends
5:15 – 5:45 p.m. ~ Cheatin’ Buzzies
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. ~ Achilles Wheel
7:10 – 7:50 p.m. ~ T Buck and the Bad Dreams
8:10 – 10:00 p.m. ~ DeadBeats
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.
Nevada City native Tom Bevitori returns from Portland to play soulful country rock original with his local band, including Tom Menig, Larry Tracey, Charlie Faber, and Rob Kopp.
T-Buck & the Bad Dreams offer a truly rocking country experience featuring songs about the ups and downs of life, love won and lost, and the simple pleasures in partying with old friends.
Formed in the summer of 2005, The Cheatin’ Buzzies is considered one of the area’s most solid rock groups. They have refined a unique style blending strong lead vocals with edgy guitar riffs. Performing all original music, The Cheatin’ Buzzies are a past recipient of the Northern California Artistic Achievement Award for Best Independent Band.
The Cheatin’ Buzzies are currently at work recording and mixing their third CD.
Santa Cruz / San Francisco based Scary Little Friends feature lilting vocals and surfs-up psychedelic guitar with underlying southern soul roots and strong songwriting.
Their live shows combine an understated professionalism with raw talent by offering authentic heartfelt performances that connect with their audience the old fashion way.
Akim Aginksy
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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Events
Fright Night 2015
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.
Fright Night FAQs
Event Schedule (times are approximate)
8:30 p.m. | Doors Open
8:30 p.m. | Costume Contest Registration (Foyer)
8:45 p.m. | Scary Little Friends (Stone Hall)
9:00 p.m. | Achilles Wheel (Osborn/Woods Hall)
10:00 p.m. | Costume Contest Registration Closes (Foyer)
10:15 p.m. | Motion Graphic Artists (Osborn/Woods Hall)
10:30 p.m | Costume Contest (Osborn/Woods Hall)
10:45 p.m | The Soft Bombs (Stone Hall)
11:00 p.m. | Achilles Wheel (Osborn/Woods Hall)
The Bands!
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.
Thank you to the 2015 Costume Contest Sponsors!
SpiritHouse Import Gallery
Cult of Gemini
Tribal Weaver
Gray Goose
Fudenjuce
Serendipity
Lucchesi Vineyards & Winery
Reiki Kitchen
Elixart
Robin’s On The Avenue
Cafe Mekka
Yuba Blue