The 6th annual
American River Music Festival
proudly presents our 2012 performing artists
Main stage
Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings, Dangermuffin
Tony Furtado, Poor Man's Whiskey
Tom Russell, Wheeler Brothers, Ray Bonneville with Nina Gerber
Joe Craven Trio,
Birds of Chicago, Rita Hosking and Cousin Jack
Campground shows and Join-in-shops
Garrin Benfield, Birds of Chicago, Gordy Ohliger, Michael McNevin
Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, Greg Lamboy, Greg Newlon, Nina Gerber
Whitewater River Trip: Birds of Chicago Guided Hike on the river: Joe Craven
Showcase: Artists in order of appearance
Michael Gaither, Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon, Patrice Webb, Michael McNevin, Spark and Whisper,
Sourdough Slim with Robert Armstrong, Cindy Kalmenson, Zach Byars, Greg Lamboy, Playin 4 Supper
Restaurants and Hot Spots
Dangermuffin, Ray Bonneville and Nina Gerber, Greg Lamboy,
Spark and Whisper, Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon, Cindy Kalmenson, Garrin Benfield
For a complete schedule click here.
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Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings 
Roy Rogers is considered one of the premier slide guitarists performing today with 8 Grammy nominations as producer and performer. He continues to tour worldwide with stirring live performances. His ability to electrify and move audiences is legendary. Always eclectic in approach, Roy Rogers is consistently stretching the boundaries of slide guitar.
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Dangermuffin 
Dangermuffin, from Folly Beach, South Carolina, is bringing their sand blasted roots rock with a sweet jam spread to Northern Ca for the first time!
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Tony Furtado Band 
He's been called a genius on banjo and slide guitar and his own creative interpretation of Americana and indie rock is mesmerizing. Onstage, he owns the room, mixing stories of his travels with musicianship that is off the charts. An enthralling live performer, he's lived primarily on the road for the last two decades. Tony is gregarious, insanely talented, engaging and entertaining. |
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Poor Man's Whiskey 
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 worldwide. This "High-Octane Hootenanny" will certainly delight those interested in a foot-stompin good time. |
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Tom Russell 
"Tom Russell is the last wandering Beat…a prolific and venerable artist writing the best songs of his career."
"The best songwriter of my generation…raises and sets the bar for contemporary singer-songwriters. #1 Folk Album for 2011"
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Wheeler Brothers 
Formed in Austin, the Wheeler Brothers have emerged as one of the most exciting bands breaking out of Texas. Validation came in March of 2012 when WB won Best New Band and Best Roots Rock Band at the Austin Music Awards. Here at the festival we love American Roots Music, a.k.a. Americana, so it's so cool to have them join us this year. |
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Ray Bonneville with Nina Gerber 
Ray Bonneville is a roaming blues poet and musician. He received the top honor at the 28th Annual International Blues Challenge this past February in Memphis in the solo/duet category, which is perhaps the finest honor anyone playing the blues can receive. Nina Gerber, a nationally renowned guitarist in her own right, and a festival fav, will be joining Ray making for a duet from another planet. |
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The Joe Craven Trio 
The JCT is a whirled roots and jazz celebration. A power trio of keyboards, key bass, drums, fiddle, mandolin, found sound and vocals, this celebration is a surprisingly full sound for a party of three, paying tribute to Traditional American Folk, Blues, New Orleans, Swing, Funk, as well as the music of Brazil, Haiti, Ireland, Cuba and Puerto Rico. The music is crisp, tight and full of groove. Get your groove shoes on! |
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Birds of Chicago 
Birds of Chicago are Allison Russell (Po' Girl) and JT Nero (JT and the Clouds). Allison's clarion voice wraps around the broken country-soul croon of JT, delivering their tales of hope, despair and...seahorses (guess you'll have to come to learn about seahorses). Echoes of mountain gospel, doo wop, and classic soul, with back porch instrumentation. We're looking forward to two of the most compelling new voices in American music gracing our stage. |
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Rita Hosking and Cousin Jack 
"Heartfelt country soul set by someone who has quietly become one of the best...Hosking is a real talent, and sits up alongside Nanci Griffith as someone who understands the human heart and can touch it every single time."
"A sledgehammer to my heart."
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Garrin Benfield 
Garrin brings an extraordinary blend of guitar and vocal imagination, and may be one of the finest at looping phrases to fill a room with moods. |
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Sourdough Slim and Robert Armstrong 
"Entertainer Extraordinaire!"
Nominated 2009, 2010 & 2011 "Entertainer Of The Year"
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Michael McNevin 
Michael has been awarded the "Songwriter of the Year" award 5 times from West Coast Songwriters Association. Enough said! |
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Gordy Ohliger 
Gordy takes you on a musical journey for a neighborly visit with your ancestors. It's infectious joy! "My face hurts from smiling so much!" "Fingers as nimble as dancing humminbirds"
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Bev Barnett and Greg Newlon 
Jumping the lines between acoustic soul and folk rock, Bev Barnett & Greg Newlon create a place where you can relax in the comfort of the groove - and know you're going to leave smiling and just a little more hopeful |
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Greg Lamboy 
Greg Lamboy has been singing since he could speak. Starting at age 3 he would sing himself to sleep with the songs he heard on the radio. |
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Spark and Whisper 
"Spark and Whisper have created an infective original sound based on pitch-perfect vocal harmonies and dynamic acoustic grooves that soothe and move the body and mind"
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Cindy Kalmenson 
"...Kalmenson, founder and host of the long-running Girls With Guitars songwriter nights, can write a strong hook and clothe it in rich, fresh storytelling. Plus she sings with a pleasing combination of delicate sensuality and sung-spoken rock attitude.."
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