The Sierra Nevada World Music Festival kicks off next weekend, June 22-24, at the Mendocino County Fairgrounds located in Boonville, California. Sierra Nevada features 3 days of the best in roots reggae and world music taking place on two stages, with a late-night "Jamaican style" dancehall.
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In addition to more than three dozen bands, the 19th annual Summer Solstice and World Peace Celebration also includes an extensive schedule of children's and cultural activities, arts and crafts, an international food court, family and alter-able camping and vendors galore. With beautiful streaming colors and exotic aromas, the festival village is an attractive marketplace of food and craft booths created by the collective efforts of artists, vendors, staff, volunteers and ticket buyers that has something to offer children of all ages. |
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About The Music: |
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The outspoken voice of England's Linton Kwesi Johnson will be performing backed by the mighty Dennis Bovell Dub Band. UK dubbers Zion Train will also be coming to rock Boonville as will David "Ram Jam" Rodigan who recently had the Most Excellent Order of the British (MBE) bestowed upon him by Queen Elizabeth. The Māoris of New Zealand will be represented by Katchafire and House of Shem. From the islands of Hawaii come Iration, Fiji and J Boog. Hailing from the fertile soil of Southern Oregon's Rogue Valley, Indubious will be coming to spread high vibes while California will be well represented courtesy of Jah Sun, Dub Nation, Rocker-T, Afrolicious, AfroMassive and LoCura. Additional world music will be featured by GlobeSonic Sound System and Miami's Locos Por Juana. The masses of Sierra Nevada are in for a special treat when Chile's #1 party band, Chico Trujillo, takes to the stage on Sunday. |
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The lush green grass that engulfs the main Valley Stage is easy to dance on while the large bandstand that overlooks this stage is a great way to sit back and enjoy the festivities. Nestled under a grove of redwood trees, the Village Stage is an intimate setting where some of the finest performances take place each year. Each June, the large barn that houses antique farming equipment is converted into a dancehall where sound systems can be heard pounding out reggae beats until the wee hours of the morning. There is a centrally-located food court with craft vendors dotting the entire fairgrounds.
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Ticket Information: online and at our Independent Ticket Outlets. The price for a 3-day music ticket is $160.00. Advance Single-day tickets are $60.00 for Friday or Sunday and $70.00 for Saturday and are only available online. Children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult. On-Site Camping is sold out but walk-in camping tickets will be available, until full. Walk-In tickets can be purchased at the Veteran's Hall Walk-In Entry Gate until sold out. The Anderson Valley Brewing Company is also offering alternative camping again this year. While not affiliated with SNWMF in any way, whether you are looking for a bit more solace, a little more elbow room, or a shady tree to put your tent under, the Anderson Valley Brewery is an excellent alternative. They are located within walking distance of the fairgrounds and are offering weekend camping for both cars and RVs. Additional information is available on the Anderson Valley Brewing Company web site. SNWMF is a 3-day Summer Solstice and World Peace celebration that promotes conscious music – music with a message of peace, unity and brotherhood that transcends divisions of race and culture. For additional information, please log onto www.snwmf.com, or call the hotline at (916) 777-5550. Peace. Love. Music. |
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