california_world_fest

- Special advertising supplement to Sacramento News & Review -

ADVANCE TICKETS & INFO 530-891-4098

online at www.worldfest.net To insure space for all, camping will be limited again this year and we anticipate a campground sellout.

CAKE (sat) From alt rock to

Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA

July 12-15, 2012 Daytime Stages — 9:30am – 5pm Evening Stages — 5:30pm – 10:30pm

See worldfest.net for complete daytime and evening schedules

WORLDFEST CHORUS — New for 2012, Warren Haskell

directs the chorus. Rehearse and then perform Sunday in Discovery Stage. Songs are available on worldfet.net. All voices welcome!

NATIVE PEOPLE’S VILLAGE — Hosted by the Tsi-Akim

Maidu Tribe. Spend time in the fabulous Bark House and teepees and learn about traditional tools, crafts, music, drumming and healing from Tribal members. Native flute, drum, song and dance will open WorldFest on Thursday evening.

SOUL SHAKE DANCE CHURCH — Shake your

body and free your spirit with a DJ’d dance wave featuring funk, hip hop, trance, ambient, drum and more. Sure to wake the soul.

UKULELE UNIVERSITY — Bring your uke! All ages,

all skills welcome.

WORKSHOPS: SING! DANCE! PLAY! YOGA & TAI CHI — Enjoy instrumental, dance and vocal workshops

hosted by many artists, and join the daily Jammin’ 101 music sessions. Have fun with African, folk and belly dance. Morning Yoga is with Jo Dee, Maura & Paula. Cool Down Yoga in the Welcome Stage is from 6–7pm so bring your yoga mat, relax, and get ready for a night of dancing. Tai Chi in the mornings with Julie make the weekend complete.

FOOD & DRINK — Sample specialty dishes from around

the world freshly prepared each day. Sierra Nevada Beer, Mountain People’s organic wine and Knudsen Spritzers wet your whistle and you are welcome to bring your own meals. Please, no glass or alcohol may be brought into the performance area.

WORLDFEST MARKETPLACE for CD’s and T-SHIRTS — Shop for the California WorldFest 2012

t-shirt design by renowned artist David Hurst; hurry, cuz they sell fast. Meet & Greet the performers as they sign CDs throughout the weekend.

GLOBAL ARTISANS — Browse African and South American

imports, custom jewelry, Indonesian clothing, handcrafts and arts.

SUSTAINABLE WORLDFEST — Thanks for helping us do

our part . . . share a ride to WorldFest (www.spaceshare.com/worldfest), look for our new composting collection bins, bring your reusable water bottle to fill at the Fairgrounds water stations (all Fairgrounds water is potable), and always, always use the recycle bins.

KVMR Broadcasts Live!!! – Our friends at

KVMR radio continue their 4th decade of great radio, again broadcasting the festival on 89.5 FM and at KVMR.org. Support community radio and turn your radio on!

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country to mariachi to funk to Iranian folk to hip hop, CAKE has forged their own path to superstardom while taking their environmental and human rights activism around the globe. Big fun ahead on Music Meadow!

Ani DiFranco (fri) The

queen of edgy, fusion folk mixes a fierce vocal energy with witty, incisive lyrics and groove-oriented guitar backed by legendary dummer Herlin Riley.

Tommy Emmanuel

(sun) Simply put, Tommy Emmanuel is Australia's guitar genius and WorldFest's most requested artist. Hold on to your hat!

Novalima (sun) A joyous

whirlwind of sound and song, their Latin Grammy nominated blend of Afro-Peruvian roots music, dub reggae, and chilled out electronica is guaranteed to have Music Meadow up and dancing.

Delhi 2 Dublin (fri, sat)

The runaway hit of last year's WorldFest is a non-stop global dance party blending Bhangra, Celtic, reggae and electronica.

Meklit Hadero (sat) Ethiopian born Meklit’s soul-filled phrasing touches jazz, folk, hip-hop and artrock, co-mingled with a touch of Africa.

Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys (sat, sun) Blazing

fiddle player Amanda explodes with her blistering take on Cajun music; get ready for the Louisiana fais do-do!

California Guitar Trio

(thur, fri) Unparalleled technical

virtuosity creates a guitar lover’s dream from Beethoven to Queen to the surf rock of Pipeline.

Mumbo Gumbo (thur)

Their genre bending Americana guarantees dancing and smiling to driving rockabilly, country waltzes, and hip shaking cumbias.

Nigerian Brothers

(fri) Sweet lilting sounds touch

Afro-beat, highlife and a hint of jazz wrapped together with the indigenous sounds of Nigerian village life.

Joe Craven Trio (sat,

sun) Exploring bluegrass, blues,

swing, and funk along with the music of Brazil, Haiti, Ireland and Puerto Rico; no stone left unturned.

Rupa & the April Fishes (thur, fri) Dr. Rupa

mixes Argentinean tango, Latin cumbias, Indian ragas and Gypsy swing with thought-provoking lyrics to build bridges.

Ruth Moody Band

(fri, sat) From the Wailin' Jennys,

Canadian Ruth is the real deal; fabulous voice, extraordinary songwriter, and virtuoso multiinstrumentalist.

Break of Reality (sat, sun) Cinematic rock and cello

thunder roar through musical influences of heavy metal, classical, and indie rock.

Look out!

Fishtank Ensemble (sat, sun) Electrifying stage

persona combines operatic scat, smoking jazz, frenetic screaming violin, and flying flamenco riffs.

Quetzal (fri, sat) Fostering

community activism through traditional son jarocho of Veracruz spiked with urban rhythms, R&B, and Chicano rock.

New York Gypsy All Stars (fri, sat) Incredible

Balkan Gypsy fusion masters blend Turkish/Greek/Macedonian melodies and rhythms with scorching jazz and funk.

Matt Andersen (sat,

sun) Canadian blues man

extraordinaire pays homage to B.B King, Eric Clapton and most specially the Mississippi Delta blues.

Fudan University Glee & Dance (sun) Shanghai’s premier 70 member chorus and dance troupe helps us celebrate the Year of the Dragon.

c a l i f o r n i a w o r l d f e s t | J u ly 0 5 , 2 0 1 2 | www.worldfest.net | A speciAl Advertising supplement to sn&r

Brittni Paiva (sun) The preeminent female ukulele player from Hawaii, influenced by jazz, rock, flamenco, classical and traditional Hawaiian melodies.

ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo (sat, sun)

Amazing prehistoric creatures

Talavya (sat, sun) Formerly

Tabla Ecstasy, they glide between meditative trance and explosive rock drum power featuring complex Indian rhythms.

Professor Merloch Silvermaine

(sat, sun) A strolling Seer, Sage,

Sorcerer, and Storyteller whose magical powers are not about tricks, but about life itself.

The Railflowers (thur, fri)

Gorgeous, sweet, soothing sister harmonies create a tightly woven tapestry of traditional folk and Americana stories.

Califa

(thur, fri) Members of Fishtank

Ensemble & The Plotz combine female vocals and hot violin flying through a diversity of musical cultures.

LoCura (sun) Deep

musical roots fuse rumba, flamenco, reggae and Cuban son into a high energy salsa band. Dancing required!

MaMuse (fri, sat) Sweet soulful

come to life, including teeth gnashing Tyrannosaurus Rex and lovable baby dinosaurs through the magic of Australian puppetry.

folk served with a splash of uplifting, heartfelt, storytelling lyrics sung in haunting harmony.

Rosie Burgess Trio

(fri, sat) Urban folk sensation

Rosie slides from folk to blues to roots rock and back, firing off energy like an illegally sparked firecracker!

Jessica Fichot (sat, sun) Multi-ethnic heritage of

Chinese/French/American leads the listener into the lands of French chanson, Chinese history and Latin folk.

Purchase Tickets by: 4-Day Adult w/Camping 3-Day Adult w/Camping 2-Day Adult w/Camping 1-Day Adult w/Camping Youth w/Camping (ALL festival) Child w/Camping (ALL festival) 4-Day Thurs–Sun Adult (NO camping) 3-Day Fri–Sun Adult (NO camping) 2-Day Adult (NO camping) 1-Day Adult (NO camping) Youth 1-Day (NO camping) Child 1-Day (no camping) Thursday evening Adult or Youth (NO camping)*

July 11 $160 $150 $120 $65 $65 $35 $140 $130 $90 $50 $25 $15 $20

Gate $175 $165 $135 $70 $65 $35 $155 $145 $100 $55 $25 $15 $25

(Child free when accompanied by adult, Thursday only)

Postage and handling per order add $5.00 Note: TICKET ORDERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE $5 HANDLING.

Youth is ages 13-16, Child is 5-12, Under 5 FREE

Sorry, RV HOOKUPS ARE SOLD OUT. You may bring your RV and dry camp. There is a dump station available on site.

TO ORDER TICKETS On the web: www.worldfest.net

By Phone: 530-891-4098 (visa/mc)

By Mail: Checks Payable to: MAPLE CREEK PRESENTS CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST PO BOX 3339, CHICO, CA 95927 OFFICE HOURS: 10am – 5pm, Mon–Fri E-MAIL: info@worldfest.net CAMPING GATE OPENS AT 8am DAILY Beginning Thursday MUSIC GATE OPENS AT 9am FRI–SAT–SUN & 4pm THUR RAIN OR SHINE — NO REFUNDS NO PETS — NO CAMPFIRES DAY PARKING CHARGE IS $5

View complete Stage Schedule at www.worldfest.net

ADULT 1-DAY TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT:

SEATING IN FRONT OF THE SOUND BOARD IS FOR LOWBACKED CHAIRS ONLY (under 32" from top of chair to ground & under 10" from back of seat to ground). Tarps are not allowed. Full size chairs are welcome beyond the walking aisle.

All seating and eating areas are non-smoking, including the picnic tables and food vending areas. No pets are allowed.

PLEASE: NO GLASS or ALCOHOL may be brought into the performance area.

Grass Valley - Briarpatch Market - 530-272-5333 Grass Valley - The West Wind - 530-272-7717 Nevada City - Yabobo - 530-478-9114 Sacramento - Sacramento Natural Foods - 916-455-2667 Auburn - Cherry Records - 530-823-2147 Chico - Birkenstock - 530-345-4880 Chico - The Music Connection - 530-898-0110 Paradise - Birkenstock - 530-872-0812

Plus

Sid Lewis’ Acoustic College – Bring your instruments for lessons and jams. Troika Folk Dance Band, African Dance with Baba & Music Workshops throughout the weekend. Late night drumming workshop with the Sacramento Drum Circle. The WorldFest Chorus and Open Mic – You are the star!

STAR T I N G J U N E 1 ST

ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE FESTIVAL RUNS RAIN OR SHINE

A speciAl Advertising supplement to sn&r | www.worldfest.net | J u ly 0 5 , 2 0 1 2 | c a l i f o r n i a w o r l d f e s t

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ADVANCE TICKETS & INFO 530-891-4098

online at www.worldfest.net To insure space for all, camping will be limited again this year and we anticipate a campground sellout.

CAKE (sat) From alt rock to

Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA

July 12-15, 2012 Daytime Stages — 9:30am – 5pm Evening Stages — 5:30pm – 10:30pm

See worldfest.net for complete daytime and evening schedules

WORLDFEST CHORUS — New for 2012, Warren Haskell

directs the chorus. Rehearse and then perform Sunday in Discovery Stage. Songs are available on worldfet.net. All voices welcome!

NATIVE PEOPLE’S VILLAGE — Hosted by the Tsi-Akim

Maidu Tribe. Spend time in the fabulous Bark House and teepees and learn about traditional tools, crafts, music, drumming and healing from Tribal members. Native flute, drum, song and dance will open WorldFest on Thursday evening.

SOUL SHAKE DANCE CHURCH — Shake your

body and free your spirit with a DJ’d dance wave featuring funk, hip hop, trance, ambient, drum and more. Sure to wake the soul.

UKULELE UNIVERSITY — Bring your uke! All ages,

all skills welcome.

WORKSHOPS: SING! DANCE! PLAY! YOGA & TAI CHI — Enjoy instrumental, dance and vocal workshops

hosted by many artists, and join the daily Jammin’ 101 music sessions. Have fun with African, folk and belly dance. Morning Yoga is with Jo Dee, Maura & Paula. Cool Down Yoga in the Welcome Stage is from 6–7pm so bring your yoga mat, relax, and get ready for a night of dancing. Tai Chi in the mornings with Julie make the weekend complete.

FOOD & DRINK — Sample specialty dishes from around

the world freshly prepared each day. Sierra Nevada Beer, Mountain People’s organic wine and Knudsen Spritzers wet your whistle and you are welcome to bring your own meals. Please, no glass or alcohol may be brought into the performance area.

WORLDFEST MARKETPLACE for CD’s and T-SHIRTS — Shop for the California WorldFest 2012

t-shirt design by renowned artist David Hurst; hurry, cuz they sell fast. Meet & Greet the performers as they sign CDs throughout the weekend.

GLOBAL ARTISANS — Browse African and South American

imports, custom jewelry, Indonesian clothing, handcrafts and arts.

SUSTAINABLE WORLDFEST — Thanks for helping us do

our part . . . share a ride to WorldFest (www.spaceshare.com/worldfest), look for our new composting collection bins, bring your reusable water bottle to fill at the Fairgrounds water stations (all Fairgrounds water is potable), and always, always use the recycle bins.

KVMR Broadcasts Live!!! – Our friends at

KVMR radio continue their 4th decade of great radio, again broadcasting the festival on 89.5 FM and at KVMR.org. Support community radio and turn your radio on!

2

country to mariachi to funk to Iranian folk to hip hop, CAKE has forged their own path to superstardom while taking their environmental and human rights activism around the globe. Big fun ahead on Music Meadow!

Ani DiFranco (fri) The

queen of edgy, fusion folk mixes a fierce vocal energy with witty, incisive lyrics and groove-oriented guitar backed by legendary dummer Herlin Riley.

Tommy Emmanuel

(sun) Simply put, Tommy Emmanuel is Australia's guitar genius and WorldFest's most requested artist. Hold on to your hat!

Novalima (sun) A joyous

whirlwind of sound and song, their Latin Grammy nominated blend of Afro-Peruvian roots music, dub reggae, and chilled out electronica is guaranteed to have Music Meadow up and dancing.

Delhi 2 Dublin (fri, sat)

The runaway hit of last year's WorldFest is a non-stop global dance party blending Bhangra, Celtic, reggae and electronica.

Meklit Hadero (sat) Ethiopian born Meklit’s soul-filled phrasing touches jazz, folk, hip-hop and artrock, co-mingled with a touch of Africa.

Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys (sat, sun) Blazing

fiddle player Amanda explodes with her blistering take on Cajun music; get ready for the Louisiana fais do-do!

California Guitar Trio

(thur, fri) Unparalleled technical

virtuosity creates a guitar lover’s dream from Beethoven to Queen to the surf rock of Pipeline.

Mumbo Gumbo (thur)

Their genre bending Americana guarantees dancing and smiling to driving rockabilly, country waltzes, and hip shaking cumbias.

Nigerian Brothers

(fri) Sweet lilting sounds touch

Afro-beat, highlife and a hint of jazz wrapped together with the indigenous sounds of Nigerian village life.

Joe Craven Trio (sat,

sun) Exploring bluegrass, blues,

swing, and funk along with the music of Brazil, Haiti, Ireland and Puerto Rico; no stone left unturned.

Rupa & the April Fishes (thur, fri) Dr. Rupa

mixes Argentinean tango, Latin cumbias, Indian ragas and Gypsy swing with thought-provoking lyrics to build bridges.

Ruth Moody Band

(fri, sat) From the Wailin' Jennys,

Canadian Ruth is the real deal; fabulous voice, extraordinary songwriter, and virtuoso multiinstrumentalist.

Break of Reality (sat, sun) Cinematic rock and cello

thunder roar through musical influences of heavy metal, classical, and indie rock.

Look out!

Fishtank Ensemble (sat, sun) Electrifying stage

persona combines operatic scat, smoking jazz, frenetic screaming violin, and flying flamenco riffs.

Quetzal (fri, sat) Fostering

community activism through traditional son jarocho of Veracruz spiked with urban rhythms, R&B, and Chicano rock.

New York Gypsy All Stars (fri, sat) Incredible

Balkan Gypsy fusion masters blend Turkish/Greek/Macedonian melodies and rhythms with scorching jazz and funk.

Matt Andersen (sat,

sun) Canadian blues man

extraordinaire pays homage to B.B King, Eric Clapton and most specially the Mississippi Delta blues.

Fudan University Glee & Dance (sun) Shanghai’s premier 70 member chorus and dance troupe helps us celebrate the Year of the Dragon.

c a l i f o r n i a w o r l d f e s t | J u ly 0 5 , 2 0 1 2 | www.worldfest.net | A speciAl Advertising supplement to sn&r

Brittni Paiva (sun) The preeminent female ukulele player from Hawaii, influenced by jazz, rock, flamenco, classical and traditional Hawaiian melodies.

ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo (sat, sun)

Amazing prehistoric creatures

Talavya (sat, sun) Formerly

Tabla Ecstasy, they glide between meditative trance and explosive rock drum power featuring complex Indian rhythms.

Professor Merloch Silvermaine

(sat, sun) A strolling Seer, Sage,

Sorcerer, and Storyteller whose magical powers are not about tricks, but about life itself.

The Railflowers (thur, fri)

Gorgeous, sweet, soothing sister harmonies create a tightly woven tapestry of traditional folk and Americana stories.

Califa

(thur, fri) Members of Fishtank

Ensemble & The Plotz combine female vocals and hot violin flying through a diversity of musical cultures.

LoCura (sun) Deep

musical roots fuse rumba, flamenco, reggae and Cuban son into a high energy salsa band. Dancing required!

MaMuse (fri, sat) Sweet soulful

come to life, including teeth gnashing Tyrannosaurus Rex and lovable baby dinosaurs through the magic of Australian puppetry.

folk served with a splash of uplifting, heartfelt, storytelling lyrics sung in haunting harmony.

Rosie Burgess Trio

(fri, sat) Urban folk sensation

Rosie slides from folk to blues to roots rock and back, firing off energy like an illegally sparked firecracker!

Jessica Fichot (sat, sun) Multi-ethnic heritage of

Chinese/French/American leads the listener into the lands of French chanson, Chinese history and Latin folk.

Purchase Tickets by: 4-Day Adult w/Camping 3-Day Adult w/Camping 2-Day Adult w/Camping 1-Day Adult w/Camping Youth w/Camping (ALL festival) Child w/Camping (ALL festival) 4-Day Thurs–Sun Adult (NO camping) 3-Day Fri–Sun Adult (NO camping) 2-Day Adult (NO camping) 1-Day Adult (NO camping) Youth 1-Day (NO camping) Child 1-Day (no camping) Thursday evening Adult or Youth (NO camping)*

July 11 $160 $150 $120 $65 $65 $35 $140 $130 $90 $50 $25 $15 $20

Gate $175 $165 $135 $70 $65 $35 $155 $145 $100 $55 $25 $15 $25

(Child free when accompanied by adult, Thursday only)

Postage and handling per order add $5.00 Note: TICKET ORDERS WILL NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT THE $5 HANDLING.

Youth is ages 13-16, Child is 5-12, Under 5 FREE

Sorry, RV HOOKUPS ARE SOLD OUT. You may bring your RV and dry camp. There is a dump station available on site.

TO ORDER TICKETS On the web: www.worldfest.net

By Phone: 530-891-4098 (visa/mc)

By Mail: Checks Payable to: MAPLE CREEK PRESENTS CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST PO BOX 3339, CHICO, CA 95927 OFFICE HOURS: 10am – 5pm, Mon–Fri E-MAIL: info@worldfest.net CAMPING GATE OPENS AT 8am DAILY Beginning Thursday MUSIC GATE OPENS AT 9am FRI–SAT–SUN & 4pm THUR RAIN OR SHINE — NO REFUNDS NO PETS — NO CAMPFIRES DAY PARKING CHARGE IS $5

View complete Stage Schedule at www.worldfest.net

ADULT 1-DAY TICKETS ALSO AVAILABLE AT:

SEATING IN FRONT OF THE SOUND BOARD IS FOR LOWBACKED CHAIRS ONLY (under 32" from top of chair to ground & under 10" from back of seat to ground). Tarps are not allowed. Full size chairs are welcome beyond the walking aisle.

All seating and eating areas are non-smoking, including the picnic tables and food vending areas. No pets are allowed.

PLEASE: NO GLASS or ALCOHOL may be brought into the performance area.

Grass Valley - Briarpatch Market - 530-272-5333 Grass Valley - The West Wind - 530-272-7717 Nevada City - Yabobo - 530-478-9114 Sacramento - Sacramento Natural Foods - 916-455-2667 Auburn - Cherry Records - 530-823-2147 Chico - Birkenstock - 530-345-4880 Chico - The Music Connection - 530-898-0110 Paradise - Birkenstock - 530-872-0812

Plus

Sid Lewis’ Acoustic College – Bring your instruments for lessons and jams. Troika Folk Dance Band, African Dance with Baba & Music Workshops throughout the weekend. Late night drumming workshop with the Sacramento Drum Circle. The WorldFest Chorus and Open Mic – You are the star!

STAR T I N G J U N E 1 ST

ARTISTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE FESTIVAL RUNS RAIN OR SHINE

A speciAl Advertising supplement to sn&r | www.worldfest.net | J u ly 0 5 , 2 0 1 2 | c a l i f o r n i a w o r l d f e s t

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FISHTANK ENSEMBLE

BREAK OF REALITY

MEKLIT HADERO

FESTIVAL PHOTOS BY ALAN SHECKTER

NOVALIMA

DELHI 2 DUBLIN

FAST FESTIVAL FACTS

Elevation – 2,400 feet Daytime Temp – 85 degrees Evening Temp – 70 degrees Chance of Rain – Zero (almost) Stages – 8 Musicians – 150 (plus you) Good Time Probability – 100%

Ride Sharing: www.spaceshare.com/worldfest

CALIFORNIA WORLDFEST *5,9 ^ s &!)2'2/5.$3 '2!33 6!,,%9

CALIFORNIA KIDS (The World Playground) Join Shawndel Story and crew for arts ‘n crafts. Meet for games on The Green, the water slide and the Big Balls. Kids are welcome at all instrumental, vocal and dance workshops.

• Kid’s Parade (Celebrate the Year of the Dragon!)

• Games On The Green • ERTH’s Dinosaur Petting Zoo • Professor Merloch Silvermaine • Arts & Crafts • Hula Hooping • Juggling

TEEN SCENE

• Tie Dye (bring a shirt to dye) • Saturday Teen Dance • Sundaes on Sunday • Hula Hooping • Juggling • Ping Pong • Foos Ball

HOTELS & MOTELS Historic Grass Valley and Nevada City offer many comfortable sleeping accommodations. For information call the Grass Valley Chamber of Commerce (530-273-4667), or visit www. grassvalleychamber.com

CAMPING Beneath tall pines and oaks, the level terrain is ideal for families with tents, campers, and RVs. Showers and fresh water are located throughout the grounds. Lion Lake offers shoreline fishing for kids. Part of the campground is designated “Quiet after 11PM,” for those who want to sleep at the fest!

Please, no drumming or loud music after 11PM in all camping areas (jamming is OK outside the Quiet Zone, but please respect others).

No pets are allowed.