Mammoth Music Festival - Wine, Food, Art

August 20-21, 2010 A celebration of wine and live music in a beautiful mountain setting

The Mammoth Festival celebrates the finer things in life: wine, music, food and art – all in the beautiful outdoor setting of ski resort turned summer destination Mammoth Lakes, California. The three-day festival, August 20-22, 2010, features wine tasting from over 50 wineries including Duckhorn Vineyards, Michael-David Winery and Pedroncelli Winery, food from fantastic local restaurants, an expo from local and regional artists and live music by Train, the Damon Castillo Band and others.

Mammoth Festival kicks off on Friday, August 20 with the Wine Walk through The Village at Mammoth where guests can sample wine and snacks while listening to live music. The event moves to the “Wood Site” on Saturday, August 21 for a full day of wine tasting, food, art exhibits and musical performances by Train, the Damon Castillo Band and others. On Sunday, August 22, head to Hyde Lounge in The Village at Mammoth for a champagne brunch and live music by The Akoustik 2. Families can then head up to the Adventure Center at Mammoth Mountain to check out the wide variety of mountain activities like the children’s zip-line, geo-caching, mountain biking, scenic gondola rides or the climbing wall. Mammoth Lodging is available through City Concierge.

Schedule of Events*

Friday, August 20 - The Village at Mammoth

Ticket Booth Opens 5 p.m.

Wine Walk 6-9 p.m.

Live Music 6-9 p.m.

Featuring Michael Tiernan

Saturday, August 21 - Sam's Wood Site

Ticket Booth Opens 10 a.m.

Gates Open 12 p.m.

Picnic in the Pines 12 p.m.

Art Expo 12-6 p.m.

Live Music 12-8 p.m.

Wine Tasting 1-5 p.m.

Featuring Train, the Damon Castillo Band and others

Sunday, August 22 - The Village at Mammoth / Hyde Lounge

Champagne Brunch 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Live Music by The Akoustik 2 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

*Events and times subject to change.

Mammoth Festival Tickets

Ultimate Package $139

• · Includes a ticket to the Friday Wine Walk, Saturday Wine & Music and the Sunday Champagne Brunch

Combo Package $105

• · Includes a ticket to Saturday Wine & Music and the Sunday Champagne Brunch

Friday Wine Walk $39 advance / $46 door

• · Unlimited tasting

Saturday Wine & Music $69 advance / $79 door

• · Unlimited tasting and music

Saturday Music Only $44 advance / $49 door

• · Live music performance by Train and others

Sunday Champagne Brunch (adult) $46 advance / $55 door

• · Champagne Brunch and live music

Sunday Brunch (child) $33 advance / $38 door

• · Brunch and live music

Musicians

Train - Over the course of 15 years, Train has made its mark on music history with their Grammy-Award-winning song “Drops of Jupiter (Tell Me)” and chart-topping singles “Meet Virginia” and “Calling All Angels.” Since forming in San Francisco in 1994, the multi-platinum selling band has traveled a long, successful and sometimes arduous journey. Following their 2006 release, For Me, It’s You, the band took a three-year hiatus, and in that time, Train has, for all intents and purposes, experienced an epiphany as a whole. Now, with their fifth album, Save Me San Francisco, Train has channeled their early days, revisiting the roots rock sound that has made the band such a tour de force – and, in turn, the band is united stronger than ever before.

Damon Castillo Band - Combining the talents of Kristian Ducharme (keys), Jennings Jacobsen (drums/vocals), and Larry Kim (saxophone) with Damon Castillo’s prolific songwriting, vocals, and guitar chops, the band creates a sound that is a statement in this day of manufactured music. Each member is a master-musician with a diverse past playing jazz, rock, and soul. Their prowess comes through on every note, dynamically punctuating Damon’s soulful lyrics, at times mournful, and often larger than life. Fans all along the west coast flock to their concerts. The rhythm, melodies and energy of their live performance are utterly intoxicating.

The Akoustic 2 - Don’t ask what type of music The Akoustik 2 plays. The real question is, “What don’t they play?” Rocking out to heavy metal, hard rock, and even disco, these two guys arrange each song in a way you have never imagined. Lead guitarist, Chris Conales is often compared to Al DeMeola, and Tim Reynolds. And Milo has a voice that can do anything. Milo, from northern Georgia, and Chris from southern California, met by chance while working in Yosemite National Park in 1994. Milo’s southern, back home sound and snappy rhythms mesh with Chris’s fresh Southern California sound perfectly. And an enormous song list reflects their years of live performances, creating an act that is witty, lively, fun to watch and listen to.

We recommend that you book your Mammoth Lodging in advance. You can also purchase advanced event tickets by calling 800-Mammoth.