Amador Arts T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series

Celebrate the beginning of the weekend this summer with free outdoor concerts for the whole family. The Amador County Arts Council will celebrate their 23rd year of the Thank God It’s Friday (T.G.I.F.) Summer Music Series. Each Friday, starting July 16, from 6pm until dusk, Amador Arts will present a free concert and a variety of the magnificent venues around Amador County. Bring a picnic, law chairs, and your friends and enjoy some of the best local bands covering rock, country, folk, Americana, and more. The full schedule is below.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a TGIF volunteer, contact the Amador Arts Council at amadorarts@gmail.com or call 209-256-8166. You can also visit www.amadorarts.org/our-events/t-g-i-f/. TGIF concerts are sponsored by Equality California, Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, and by other local businesses.

The Schedule:

July 16 – St George Hotel, Volcano – Teal Wheels
July 23 – Pine Grove Park, Pine Grove – Wicked Sisters
August 6 – Cribbs Field, Sutter Creek – Dongato Latin Band
August 13 – Mollie Joyce Park, Pioneer – Blow Daddy
August 20 – McGee Park (Main Street Park), Plymouth – Jake & Joey Guidi
August 27 – Fiddletown Park, Fiddletown – Route 88
September 3 – The Gardens at Sutter Creek, Sutter Creek – Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers
September 10 – Kennedy Gold Mine, Jackson – On Air Band
September 17 – Detert Park, Jackson – Mondo Deco
September 24 – Terra d’Oro Winery, Plymouth – Tone Mosaic

* No outside beverages will be allowed at the St. George Hotel and Terra d’Oro Winery.

Amador Arts T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series

Celebrate the beginning of the weekend this summer with free outdoor concerts for the whole family. The Amador County Arts Council will celebrate their 23rd year of the Thank God It’s Friday (T.G.I.F.) Summer Music Series. Each Friday, starting July 16, from 6pm until dusk, Amador Arts will present a free concert and a variety of the magnificent venues around Amador County. Bring a picnic, law chairs, and your friends and enjoy some of the best local bands covering rock, country, folk, Americana, and more. The full schedule is below.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a TGIF volunteer, contact the Amador Arts Council at amadorarts@gmail.com or call 209-256-8166. You can also visit www.amadorarts.org/our-events/t-g-i-f/. TGIF concerts are sponsored by Equality California, Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, and by other local businesses.

The Schedule:

July 16 – St George Hotel, Volcano – Teal Wheels
July 23 – Pine Grove Park, Pine Grove – Wicked Sisters
August 6 – Cribbs Field, Sutter Creek – Dongato Latin Band
August 13 – Mollie Joyce Park, Pioneer – Blow Daddy
August 20 – McGee Park (Main Street Park), Plymouth – Jake & Joey Guidi
August 27 – Fiddletown Park, Fiddletown – Route 88
September 3 – The Gardens at Sutter Creek, Sutter Creek – Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers
September 10 – Kennedy Gold Mine, Jackson – On Air Band
September 17 – Detert Park, Jackson – Mondo Deco
September 24 – Terra d’Oro Winery, Plymouth – Tone Mosaic

* No outside beverages will be allowed at the St. George Hotel and Terra d’Oro Winery.

Amador Arts T.G.I.F. Summer Music Series

Celebrate the beginning of the weekend this summer with free outdoor concerts for the whole family. The Amador County Arts Council will celebrate their 23rd year of the Thank God It’s Friday (T.G.I.F.) Summer Music Series. Each Friday, starting July 16, from 6pm until dusk, Amador Arts will present a free concert and a variety of the magnificent venues around Amador County. Bring a picnic, law chairs, and your friends and enjoy some of the best local bands covering rock, country, folk, Americana, and more. The full schedule is below.

Food and beverages will be available for purchase at the Kennedy Gold Mine, Plymouth, and Terra D’Oro Winery performances. Up to 200 free meals from the Amador Senior Center with Laughton Ranch Catering will be available at the other venues.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a TGIF volunteer, contact the Amador Arts Council at amadorarts@gmail.com or call 209-256-8166. You can also visit www.amadorarts.org/our-events/t-g-i-f/. TGIF concerts are sponsored by Equality California, Jackson Rancheria Casino Resort, and by other local businesses.

The Schedule:

July 16 – St George Hotel, Volcano – Teal Wheels
July 23 – Pine Grove Park, Pine Grove – Wicked Sisters
August 6 – Cribbs Field, Sutter Creek – Dongato Latin Band
August 13 – Mollie Joyce Park, Pioneer – Blow Daddy
August 20 – McGee Park (Main Street Park), Plymouth – Jake & Joey Guidi
August 27 – Fiddletown Park, Fiddletown – Route 88
September 3 – The Gardens at Sutter Creek, Sutter Creek – Grover Anderson & The Lampoliers
September 10 – Kennedy Gold Mine, Jackson – On Air Band
September 17 – Detert Park, Jackson – Mondo Deco
September 24 – Terra d’Oro Winery, Plymouth – Tone Mosaic

Music at the Ranch

Laughton Ranch presents Music at the Ranch in Jackson. The Music at the Ranch Summer Concert Series will feature a number of exciting local acts. Tickets include a BBQ dinner with such favorites as BBQ tri-tip, BBQ chicken, cowboy beans, garlic bread, and green salad. Snack boxes are also available for purchase. General admission tickets are generally $35 (+ service fee) with child tickets (12 and under) $15 (+ service fee).

Here is the current concert lineup:

Saturday, May 8, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Buck Ford: Nashville recording artist Buck Ford is a young, pure country singing sensation that focuses on keeping the traditional country sound and rhythm flowing. Bucks influences consist of George Strait, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Keith Whitley, just to name a few. Rich Hoffman will open for Buck.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Vogan Toll: Classic Rock and Original Rock-n-Roll music! Formerly known as “Electra Road” and “Davin-n-the GLo’s”.
Saturday, June 5, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Never Too Late: Amador County’s Music Group! Rock/Country/Hip-Hop Covers, Original Music. Members: Rachel Andrews-Vocals, Charlie Rice-Guitar, Sam Fabila-Bass, Keith White-Drums.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 (5:00 pm)
After Dark: Voted best band of Amador in 2017, 2018, & 2020! We are a high energy Classic Rock tribute band, covering the Western United States and beyond, playing all your favorite hits from the 60’s through today.
Friday, July 9, 2021 (6:00 pm)
The Old West Trio: Three voices. Two guitars. One bass. It’s a simple recipe that blends richness into Old West Trio’s songs of the American Cowboy in a way that is unrivaled by any other west-coast group performing today. Members of the group are Steve Johnson (“cowpie slinger” and lead guitarist), Steve Ide (“yodelator” and rhythm guitarist), and Leslie Ide (“band grammarian” and upright bassist). Juni Fisher will open for The Old West Trio.
Saturday, July 10, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Kool Shifters Band: The Kool Shifters Band is made up of 4 members, seasoned musicians, which have mastered their skill through out a 30 year span. The band plays 60’s vintage, country and blues. Their music is sure to make you want to get up and dance. Please visit our web site for full Bios, video and a performance schedule.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Mick Martin: On Blues harmonica, Mick Martin has played professionally since 1968 and, since 1983, led “Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers.” On March 31, 1994, Mick did something highly unusual for a harmonica player: he performed at Carnegie Hall for the nationally-broadcast “Blues in Jazz” concert with mentor Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Grover Washington Jr., Carrie Smith and Mark Whitfield. That same year, he was featured on Jimmy Smith’s Fantasy/Milestone Records release, Sum Serious Blues. Mick has played harmonica on stage behind Freddie King, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Mick Taylor, the Yardbirds, Roy Brown and many others. He is a featured artist on Dig Music’s Bob Dylan tribute, “Positively 12th & K,” which also features Sal Valentino and Jackie Greene.
Saturday, August 7, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Rusty Rockers: We are just a bunch of local guys who love to play the kind of music we grew up with. It’s that simple.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Route 88: The members of the Route 88 Band are seasoned, professional musicians who sing lead and backup vocals. We are a five-piece band performing some of the best cover tunes from the 60’s on up. We capture an audience with our energy, professionalism, sense of humor, and the desire to engage and interact with them. In addition to performing at larger venues, we enjoy providing entertainment for local community events, fundraisers and benefits.
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Double Take: Our band is formed from seasoned musicians residing in the sierra foothills of Amador County California. We are a five-piece 60’s, 70’s & 80’s classic rock cover band.
Saturday, September 11, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Fore Jour
Friday, October 22, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

Music at the Ranch

Laughton Ranch presents Music at the Ranch in Jackson. The Music at the Ranch Summer Concert Series will feature a number of exciting local acts. Tickets include a BBQ dinner with such favorites as BBQ tri-tip, BBQ chicken, cowboy beans, garlic bread, and green salad. Snack boxes are also available for purchase. General admission tickets are generally $35 (+ service fee) with child tickets (12 and under) $15 (+ service fee).

Here is the current concert lineup:

Saturday, May 8, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Buck Ford: Nashville recording artist Buck Ford is a young, pure country singing sensation that focuses on keeping the traditional country sound and rhythm flowing. Bucks influences consist of George Strait, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Keith Whitley, just to name a few. Rich Hoffman will open for Buck.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Vogan Toll: Classic Rock and Original Rock-n-Roll music! Formerly known as “Electra Road” and “Davin-n-the GLo’s”.
Saturday, June 5, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Never Too Late: Amador County’s Music Group! Rock/Country/Hip-Hop Covers, Original Music. Members: Rachel Andrews-Vocals, Charlie Rice-Guitar, Sam Fabila-Bass, Keith White-Drums.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 (5:00 pm)
After Dark: Voted best band of Amador in 2017, 2018, & 2020! We are a high energy Classic Rock tribute band, covering the Western United States and beyond, playing all your favorite hits from the 60’s through today.
Friday, July 9, 2021 (6:00 pm)
The Old West Trio: Three voices. Two guitars. One bass. It’s a simple recipe that blends richness into Old West Trio’s songs of the American Cowboy in a way that is unrivaled by any other west-coast group performing today. Members of the group are Steve Johnson (“cowpie slinger” and lead guitarist), Steve Ide (“yodelator” and rhythm guitarist), and Leslie Ide (“band grammarian” and upright bassist). Juni Fisher will open for The Old West Trio.
Saturday, July 10, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Kool Shifters Band: The Kool Shifters Band is made up of 4 members, seasoned musicians, which have mastered their skill through out a 30 year span. The band plays 60’s vintage, country and blues. Their music is sure to make you want to get up and dance. Please visit our web site for full Bios, video and a performance schedule.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Mick Martin: On Blues harmonica, Mick Martin has played professionally since 1968 and, since 1983, led “Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers.” On March 31, 1994, Mick did something highly unusual for a harmonica player: he performed at Carnegie Hall for the nationally-broadcast “Blues in Jazz” concert with mentor Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Grover Washington Jr., Carrie Smith and Mark Whitfield. That same year, he was featured on Jimmy Smith’s Fantasy/Milestone Records release, Sum Serious Blues. Mick has played harmonica on stage behind Freddie King, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Mick Taylor, the Yardbirds, Roy Brown and many others. He is a featured artist on Dig Music’s Bob Dylan tribute, “Positively 12th & K,” which also features Sal Valentino and Jackie Greene.
Saturday, August 7, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Rusty Rockers: We are just a bunch of local guys who love to play the kind of music we grew up with. It’s that simple.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Route 88: The members of the Route 88 Band are seasoned, professional musicians who sing lead and backup vocals. We are a five-piece band performing some of the best cover tunes from the 60’s on up. We capture an audience with our energy, professionalism, sense of humor, and the desire to engage and interact with them. In addition to performing at larger venues, we enjoy providing entertainment for local community events, fundraisers and benefits.
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Double Take: Our band is formed from seasoned musicians residing in the sierra foothills of Amador County California. We are a five-piece 60’s, 70’s & 80’s classic rock cover band.
Saturday, September 11, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Fore Jour
Friday, October 22, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

Music at the Ranch

Laughton Ranch presents Music at the Ranch in Jackson. The Music at the Ranch Summer Concert Series will feature a number of exciting local acts. Tickets include a BBQ dinner with such favorites as BBQ tri-tip, BBQ chicken, cowboy beans, garlic bread, and green salad. Snack boxes are also available for purchase. General admission tickets are generally $35 (+ service fee) with child tickets (12 and under) $15 (+ service fee).

Here is the current concert lineup:

Saturday, May 8, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Buck Ford: Nashville recording artist Buck Ford is a young, pure country singing sensation that focuses on keeping the traditional country sound and rhythm flowing. Bucks influences consist of George Strait, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Keith Whitley, just to name a few. Rich Hoffman will open for Buck.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Vogan Toll: Classic Rock and Original Rock-n-Roll music! Formerly known as “Electra Road” and “Davin-n-the GLo’s”.
Saturday, June 5, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Never Too Late: Amador County’s Music Group! Rock/Country/Hip-Hop Covers, Original Music. Members: Rachel Andrews-Vocals, Charlie Rice-Guitar, Sam Fabila-Bass, Keith White-Drums.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 (5:00 pm)
After Dark: Voted best band of Amador in 2017, 2018, & 2020! We are a high energy Classic Rock tribute band, covering the Western United States and beyond, playing all your favorite hits from the 60’s through today.
Friday, July 9, 2021 (6:00 pm)
The Old West Trio: Three voices. Two guitars. One bass. It’s a simple recipe that blends richness into Old West Trio’s songs of the American Cowboy in a way that is unrivaled by any other west-coast group performing today. Members of the group are Steve Johnson (“cowpie slinger” and lead guitarist), Steve Ide (“yodelator” and rhythm guitarist), and Leslie Ide (“band grammarian” and upright bassist). Juni Fisher will open for The Old West Trio.
Saturday, July 10, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Kool Shifters Band: The Kool Shifters Band is made up of 4 members, seasoned musicians, which have mastered their skill through out a 30 year span. The band plays 60’s vintage, country and blues. Their music is sure to make you want to get up and dance. Please visit our web site for full Bios, video and a performance schedule.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Mick Martin: On Blues harmonica, Mick Martin has played professionally since 1968 and, since 1983, led “Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers.” On March 31, 1994, Mick did something highly unusual for a harmonica player: he performed at Carnegie Hall for the nationally-broadcast “Blues in Jazz” concert with mentor Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Grover Washington Jr., Carrie Smith and Mark Whitfield. That same year, he was featured on Jimmy Smith’s Fantasy/Milestone Records release, Sum Serious Blues. Mick has played harmonica on stage behind Freddie King, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Mick Taylor, the Yardbirds, Roy Brown and many others. He is a featured artist on Dig Music’s Bob Dylan tribute, “Positively 12th & K,” which also features Sal Valentino and Jackie Greene.
Saturday, August 7, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Rusty Rockers: We are just a bunch of local guys who love to play the kind of music we grew up with. It’s that simple.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Route 88: The members of the Route 88 Band are seasoned, professional musicians who sing lead and backup vocals. We are a five-piece band performing some of the best cover tunes from the 60’s on up. We capture an audience with our energy, professionalism, sense of humor, and the desire to engage and interact with them. In addition to performing at larger venues, we enjoy providing entertainment for local community events, fundraisers and benefits.
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Double Take: Our band is formed from seasoned musicians residing in the sierra foothills of Amador County California. We are a five-piece 60’s, 70’s & 80’s classic rock cover band.
Saturday, September 11, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Fore Jour
Friday, October 22, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

Music at the Ranch

Laughton Ranch presents Music at the Ranch in Jackson. The Music at the Ranch Summer Concert Series will feature a number of exciting local acts. Tickets include a BBQ dinner with such favorites as BBQ tri-tip, BBQ chicken, cowboy beans, garlic bread, and green salad. Snack boxes are also available for purchase. General admission tickets are generally $35 (+ service fee) with child tickets (12 and under) $15 (+ service fee).

Here is the current concert lineup:

Saturday, May 8, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Buck Ford: Nashville recording artist Buck Ford is a young, pure country singing sensation that focuses on keeping the traditional country sound and rhythm flowing. Bucks influences consist of George Strait, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Keith Whitley, just to name a few. Rich Hoffman will open for Buck.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Vogan Toll: Classic Rock and Original Rock-n-Roll music! Formerly known as “Electra Road” and “Davin-n-the GLo’s”.
Saturday, June 5, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Never Too Late: Amador County’s Music Group! Rock/Country/Hip-Hop Covers, Original Music. Members: Rachel Andrews-Vocals, Charlie Rice-Guitar, Sam Fabila-Bass, Keith White-Drums.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 (5:00 pm)
After Dark: Voted best band of Amador in 2017, 2018, & 2020! We are a high energy Classic Rock tribute band, covering the Western United States and beyond, playing all your favorite hits from the 60’s through today.
Friday, July 9, 2021 (6:00 pm)
The Old West Trio: Three voices. Two guitars. One bass. It’s a simple recipe that blends richness into Old West Trio’s songs of the American Cowboy in a way that is unrivaled by any other west-coast group performing today. Members of the group are Steve Johnson (“cowpie slinger” and lead guitarist), Steve Ide (“yodelator” and rhythm guitarist), and Leslie Ide (“band grammarian” and upright bassist). Juni Fisher will open for The Old West Trio.
Saturday, July 10, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Kool Shifters Band: The Kool Shifters Band is made up of 4 members, seasoned musicians, which have mastered their skill through out a 30 year span. The band plays 60’s vintage, country and blues. Their music is sure to make you want to get up and dance. Please visit our web site for full Bios, video and a performance schedule.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Mick Martin: On Blues harmonica, Mick Martin has played professionally since 1968 and, since 1983, led “Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers.” On March 31, 1994, Mick did something highly unusual for a harmonica player: he performed at Carnegie Hall for the nationally-broadcast “Blues in Jazz” concert with mentor Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Grover Washington Jr., Carrie Smith and Mark Whitfield. That same year, he was featured on Jimmy Smith’s Fantasy/Milestone Records release, Sum Serious Blues. Mick has played harmonica on stage behind Freddie King, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Mick Taylor, the Yardbirds, Roy Brown and many others. He is a featured artist on Dig Music’s Bob Dylan tribute, “Positively 12th & K,” which also features Sal Valentino and Jackie Greene.
Saturday, August 7, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Rusty Rockers: We are just a bunch of local guys who love to play the kind of music we grew up with. It’s that simple.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Route 88: The members of the Route 88 Band are seasoned, professional musicians who sing lead and backup vocals. We are a five-piece band performing some of the best cover tunes from the 60’s on up. We capture an audience with our energy, professionalism, sense of humor, and the desire to engage and interact with them. In addition to performing at larger venues, we enjoy providing entertainment for local community events, fundraisers and benefits.
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Double Take: Our band is formed from seasoned musicians residing in the sierra foothills of Amador County California. We are a five-piece 60’s, 70’s & 80’s classic rock cover band.
Saturday, September 11, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Fore Jour
Friday, October 22, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

Music at the Ranch

Laughton Ranch presents Music at the Ranch in Jackson. The Music at the Ranch Summer Concert Series will feature a number of exciting local acts. Tickets include a BBQ dinner with such favorites as BBQ tri-tip, BBQ chicken, cowboy beans, garlic bread, and green salad. Snack boxes are also available for purchase. General admission tickets are generally $35 (+ service fee) with child tickets (12 and under) $15 (+ service fee).

Here is the current concert lineup:

Saturday, May 8, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Buck Ford: Nashville recording artist Buck Ford is a young, pure country singing sensation that focuses on keeping the traditional country sound and rhythm flowing. Bucks influences consist of George Strait, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Keith Whitley, just to name a few. Rich Hoffman will open for Buck.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Vogan Toll: Classic Rock and Original Rock-n-Roll music! Formerly known as “Electra Road” and “Davin-n-the GLo’s”.
Saturday, June 5, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Never Too Late: Amador County’s Music Group! Rock/Country/Hip-Hop Covers, Original Music. Members: Rachel Andrews-Vocals, Charlie Rice-Guitar, Sam Fabila-Bass, Keith White-Drums.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 (5:00 pm)
After Dark: Voted best band of Amador in 2017, 2018, & 2020! We are a high energy Classic Rock tribute band, covering the Western United States and beyond, playing all your favorite hits from the 60’s through today.
Friday, July 9, 2021 (6:00 pm)
The Old West Trio: Three voices. Two guitars. One bass. It’s a simple recipe that blends richness into Old West Trio’s songs of the American Cowboy in a way that is unrivaled by any other west-coast group performing today. Members of the group are Steve Johnson (“cowpie slinger” and lead guitarist), Steve Ide (“yodelator” and rhythm guitarist), and Leslie Ide (“band grammarian” and upright bassist). Juni Fisher will open for The Old West Trio.
Saturday, July 10, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Kool Shifters Band: The Kool Shifters Band is made up of 4 members, seasoned musicians, which have mastered their skill through out a 30 year span. The band plays 60’s vintage, country and blues. Their music is sure to make you want to get up and dance. Please visit our web site for full Bios, video and a performance schedule.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Mick Martin: On Blues harmonica, Mick Martin has played professionally since 1968 and, since 1983, led “Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers.” On March 31, 1994, Mick did something highly unusual for a harmonica player: he performed at Carnegie Hall for the nationally-broadcast “Blues in Jazz” concert with mentor Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Grover Washington Jr., Carrie Smith and Mark Whitfield. That same year, he was featured on Jimmy Smith’s Fantasy/Milestone Records release, Sum Serious Blues. Mick has played harmonica on stage behind Freddie King, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Mick Taylor, the Yardbirds, Roy Brown and many others. He is a featured artist on Dig Music’s Bob Dylan tribute, “Positively 12th & K,” which also features Sal Valentino and Jackie Greene.
Saturday, August 7, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Rusty Rockers: We are just a bunch of local guys who love to play the kind of music we grew up with. It’s that simple.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Route 88: The members of the Route 88 Band are seasoned, professional musicians who sing lead and backup vocals. We are a five-piece band performing some of the best cover tunes from the 60’s on up. We capture an audience with our energy, professionalism, sense of humor, and the desire to engage and interact with them. In addition to performing at larger venues, we enjoy providing entertainment for local community events, fundraisers and benefits.
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Double Take: Our band is formed from seasoned musicians residing in the sierra foothills of Amador County California. We are a five-piece 60’s, 70’s & 80’s classic rock cover band.
Saturday, September 11, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Fore Jour
Friday, October 22, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

Music at the Ranch

Laughton Ranch presents Music at the Ranch in Jackson. The Music at the Ranch Summer Concert Series will feature a number of exciting local acts. Tickets include a BBQ dinner with such favorites as BBQ tri-tip, BBQ chicken, cowboy beans, garlic bread, and green salad. Snack boxes are also available for purchase. General admission tickets are generally $35 (+ service fee) with child tickets (12 and under) $15 (+ service fee).

Here is the current concert lineup:

Saturday, May 8, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Buck Ford: Nashville recording artist Buck Ford is a young, pure country singing sensation that focuses on keeping the traditional country sound and rhythm flowing. Bucks influences consist of George Strait, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Keith Whitley, just to name a few. Rich Hoffman will open for Buck.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Vogan Toll: Classic Rock and Original Rock-n-Roll music! Formerly known as “Electra Road” and “Davin-n-the GLo’s”.
Saturday, June 5, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Never Too Late: Amador County’s Music Group! Rock/Country/Hip-Hop Covers, Original Music. Members: Rachel Andrews-Vocals, Charlie Rice-Guitar, Sam Fabila-Bass, Keith White-Drums.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 (5:00 pm)
After Dark: Voted best band of Amador in 2017, 2018, & 2020! We are a high energy Classic Rock tribute band, covering the Western United States and beyond, playing all your favorite hits from the 60’s through today.
Friday, July 9, 2021 (6:00 pm)
The Old West Trio: Three voices. Two guitars. One bass. It’s a simple recipe that blends richness into Old West Trio’s songs of the American Cowboy in a way that is unrivaled by any other west-coast group performing today. Members of the group are Steve Johnson (“cowpie slinger” and lead guitarist), Steve Ide (“yodelator” and rhythm guitarist), and Leslie Ide (“band grammarian” and upright bassist). Juni Fisher will open for The Old West Trio.
Saturday, July 10, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Kool Shifters Band: The Kool Shifters Band is made up of 4 members, seasoned musicians, which have mastered their skill through out a 30 year span. The band plays 60’s vintage, country and blues. Their music is sure to make you want to get up and dance. Please visit our web site for full Bios, video and a performance schedule.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Mick Martin: On Blues harmonica, Mick Martin has played professionally since 1968 and, since 1983, led “Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers.” On March 31, 1994, Mick did something highly unusual for a harmonica player: he performed at Carnegie Hall for the nationally-broadcast “Blues in Jazz” concert with mentor Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Grover Washington Jr., Carrie Smith and Mark Whitfield. That same year, he was featured on Jimmy Smith’s Fantasy/Milestone Records release, Sum Serious Blues. Mick has played harmonica on stage behind Freddie King, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Mick Taylor, the Yardbirds, Roy Brown and many others. He is a featured artist on Dig Music’s Bob Dylan tribute, “Positively 12th & K,” which also features Sal Valentino and Jackie Greene.
Saturday, August 7, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Rusty Rockers: We are just a bunch of local guys who love to play the kind of music we grew up with. It’s that simple.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Route 88: The members of the Route 88 Band are seasoned, professional musicians who sing lead and backup vocals. We are a five-piece band performing some of the best cover tunes from the 60’s on up. We capture an audience with our energy, professionalism, sense of humor, and the desire to engage and interact with them. In addition to performing at larger venues, we enjoy providing entertainment for local community events, fundraisers and benefits.
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Double Take: Our band is formed from seasoned musicians residing in the sierra foothills of Amador County California. We are a five-piece 60’s, 70’s & 80’s classic rock cover band.
Saturday, September 11, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Fore Jour
Friday, October 22, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash

Music at the Ranch

Laughton Ranch presents Music at the Ranch in Jackson. The Music at the Ranch Summer Concert Series will feature a number of exciting local acts. Tickets include a BBQ dinner with such favorites as BBQ tri-tip, BBQ chicken, cowboy beans, garlic bread, and green salad. Snack boxes are also available for purchase. General admission tickets are generally $35 (+ service fee) with child tickets (12 and under) $15 (+ service fee).

Here is the current concert lineup:

Saturday, May 8, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Buck Ford: Nashville recording artist Buck Ford is a young, pure country singing sensation that focuses on keeping the traditional country sound and rhythm flowing. Bucks influences consist of George Strait, Merle Haggard, George Jones and Keith Whitley, just to name a few. Rich Hoffman will open for Buck.
Saturday, May 22, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Vogan Toll: Classic Rock and Original Rock-n-Roll music! Formerly known as “Electra Road” and “Davin-n-the GLo’s”.
Saturday, June 5, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Never Too Late: Amador County’s Music Group! Rock/Country/Hip-Hop Covers, Original Music. Members: Rachel Andrews-Vocals, Charlie Rice-Guitar, Sam Fabila-Bass, Keith White-Drums.
Saturday, June 19, 2021 (5:00 pm)
After Dark: Voted best band of Amador in 2017, 2018, & 2020! We are a high energy Classic Rock tribute band, covering the Western United States and beyond, playing all your favorite hits from the 60’s through today.
Friday, July 9, 2021 (6:00 pm)
The Old West Trio: Three voices. Two guitars. One bass. It’s a simple recipe that blends richness into Old West Trio’s songs of the American Cowboy in a way that is unrivaled by any other west-coast group performing today. Members of the group are Steve Johnson (“cowpie slinger” and lead guitarist), Steve Ide (“yodelator” and rhythm guitarist), and Leslie Ide (“band grammarian” and upright bassist). Juni Fisher will open for The Old West Trio.
Saturday, July 10, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Kool Shifters Band: The Kool Shifters Band is made up of 4 members, seasoned musicians, which have mastered their skill through out a 30 year span. The band plays 60’s vintage, country and blues. Their music is sure to make you want to get up and dance. Please visit our web site for full Bios, video and a performance schedule.
Saturday, July 17, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Mick Martin: On Blues harmonica, Mick Martin has played professionally since 1968 and, since 1983, led “Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers.” On March 31, 1994, Mick did something highly unusual for a harmonica player: he performed at Carnegie Hall for the nationally-broadcast “Blues in Jazz” concert with mentor Jimmy Smith, Jimmy Witherspoon, Grover Washington Jr., Carrie Smith and Mark Whitfield. That same year, he was featured on Jimmy Smith’s Fantasy/Milestone Records release, Sum Serious Blues. Mick has played harmonica on stage behind Freddie King, Jimmy Rogers, Bo Diddley, Mick Taylor, the Yardbirds, Roy Brown and many others. He is a featured artist on Dig Music’s Bob Dylan tribute, “Positively 12th & K,” which also features Sal Valentino and Jackie Greene.
Saturday, August 7, 2021 (5:00 pm)
The Rusty Rockers: We are just a bunch of local guys who love to play the kind of music we grew up with. It’s that simple.
Saturday, August 14, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Route 88: The members of the Route 88 Band are seasoned, professional musicians who sing lead and backup vocals. We are a five-piece band performing some of the best cover tunes from the 60’s on up. We capture an audience with our energy, professionalism, sense of humor, and the desire to engage and interact with them. In addition to performing at larger venues, we enjoy providing entertainment for local community events, fundraisers and benefits.
Saturday, August 28, 2021 (5:00 pm)
Double Take: Our band is formed from seasoned musicians residing in the sierra foothills of Amador County California. We are a five-piece 60’s, 70’s & 80’s classic rock cover band.
Saturday, September 11, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Fore Jour
Friday, October 22, 2021 (6:00 pm)
Bastard Sons of Johnny Cash