July 4th

Calaveras

» high-energy, original acoustic roots trio spanning from American traditional song forms to explorations of contemporary sounds

Singer-songwriters Greg Beattie and Victoria Blythe, along with instrumentalist Dave Decker, combine voices and a half dozen acoustic instruments into original songs that are both fresh and timeless--from the roots of American traditional song forms to explorations of contemporary sounds.

Their songs have captured the prestigious Kerrville New Folk prize, grand prize in the West Coast Songwriters International song contest as well as first place in two additional categories, the Napa Valley Emerging Songwriter award, West Coast songwriter's Association Song of the Year honors, and have appeared in TV shows and movies. Their songs have been recorded by other artists and their performance of "Ready to Fly" is on a compilation CD that features such well known artists as Joan Baez and Cheryl Wheeler.

Their live show is a mix of Victoria's soaring, ethereal vocals and hauntingly beautiful fiddle on pure folk ballads and sultry jazz-fusion torch songs, Greg's energetic and insightful musical treatment of birth, death and everything in between, and Dave's constantly creative lead-guitar commentary.

July 11th

The Sherry Austin Band

» award winning singer/songwriter of Americana, classic folk, country-folk and folk-rock

Award winning songwriter Sherry Austin was joined by Sharon Allen 6 years ago on harmony and lead vocals. Performing their own original songs in addition to well-loved Americana covers, their musical collaboration showcases their rich harmonies and joy in singing together. Backed by Lisa Burns, NCBS Bass Player of the year, two years running, and Steve Perez on lead guitar and harmony vocals,  the music ranges from thoughtful to rollicking good fun.

Past performances include Villa Montalvo's Songwriter Festival, KPIG's Texas Uprising, Kate Wolf Festival, Good Ol' Fashioned Bluegrass festival, Roots on the River, numerous house concerts, and performance venues. Sherry and Sharon are also scheduled to perform this summer at the Kate Wolf Festival, and the American River Folk Festival.

July 18th

10th Avenue Band

» big band, jump swing, swingin' Chicago-style Dixieland, and more

Combining Big Band, Swing, Chicago-style Dixieland, and specializing in both concert and swing dance performances, this dynamic five-piece group has ignited audiences worldwide for 30 years, and has been a perrenial favorite at Vasona Vibrations.

With innovative arrangements that give new life to Classic Jazz and Dixie standards, the 10th Avenue Band's high energy performances from Europe to Australia, from Russia to China and all points in between always leave them rocking!

Join the thousands all over the world who have become lifelong friends and fans!

The 10th Avenue Band is: Lewis Keizer on trumpet & vocals; David Robinson on piano; Nancy Cassel on bass; Marshall Root on drums; and Ed Zimbrick on trombone & vocals.

July 25th

The Klezmakers

» rollicking eight-piece klezmer band; lively Eastern European dances, traditional Israeli folk songs and more

The Klezmakers are an eight-piece klezmer band from the San Francisco bay area with a repertoire encompassing Eastern European dances, Yiddish theater tunes, and traditional Israeli folk songs. They bring to the stage a full and rich melodic ensemble of clarinet, violin, flute/piccolo, accordion, and vocals backed by a solid rhythm section of guitar, keyboard, bass/cello, and drums. It is a joyous and heartfelt sound that echoes the Old World, while still making today's audiences get up and dance.