Joshua Tree Music Festival

Sunday, Oct 13, 2024 at 10:30am


Best Oktoberfest ever! Great microbrews, food, music and fun for the whole family.  No dogs, please.

Schedule of Events:

Lisa Sanders & Brown Sugar
From: San Diego  -  10:30am, Cafe Stage
An Electrifying Harmonizer, Her Heartfelt Songs Are Genuine, With Deep Meaning And Conviction. A Musical Style That Can Only Be Described As A Soulful Country Blues, Her Genres Include Folk Pop, Gospel, Rock And Jazz.

Lisa Sanders Is An Electrifying Harmonizer. Her Heartfelt Songs Are Genuine, With Deep Meaning And Conviction.  A Musical Style That Can Only Be Described As A Soulful Country Blues, Her Genres Include Folk Pop, Gospel, Rock And Jazz. Writing, Singing And Producing From Her Heart For Over Three Decades, Sanders Continues To Make An Impact In The Musical World. Sanders Has Worked With Musical Legends Including The Truckee Brothers, Lucinda Williams, Bonnie Rait, Al Green, Bb King And Babyface, And Has Released 8 Albums Over The Past 25 Years. Joining Lisa Is Her Bride; The Esteemed Vocalist Brown Sugar. During Pandemic Times, Lisa And Brown Sugar Hosted A Weekly Show Online. These Are Relaxed, Casual Hourlong Shows That Are A Balm For The Anxiety Of The Times. "I Really Want To Give Out Some Love And Comfort," Said Sanders. "When Things Are Bad, We Usually Lean On The Arts. That's What We Do When We Need Uplifting."  She Knew She Wanted To Become A Songwriter When She Was 14 Years Old, But It Wasn't Until 10 Years Later, When She Started Singing At Java Joe's (Where Jewel, Jason Mraz And Steve Poltz Also Started), That She Was Noticed By A Producer For An Independent Record Label, Which Later Signed Her As An Artist. When Lisa And Brown Sugar Performed At The Jtmf Site At Steve Poltz' Inaugural Bahootenzie Folkfest In May 2022 & '23 – And At Jtmf In May And October '23, The Audience Was Rapt…..You Could Hear A Pin Drop. Powerful Stuff. Sooooo Excited To Have These Angels Grace The Stage Here Once Again In October !

Honeywild
From: Topanga Canyon, Ca  -  12:15pm, Boogaloo
In The Deep Magic Of Topanga Canyon, California, Honeywild Was Born In August 2020 Out Of A Spontaneous Jam. The Dynamic And Soul-Soothing Three-Part Harmonies Color The Centerpiece Of The Band's Original Music.

In The Deep Magic Of Topanga Canyon, California, Honeywild Was Born In August 2020 Out Of A Spontaneous Jam With Producer And Singer-Songwriter Heather Christie, Singer-Songwriter And Instrumentalist Kayla Diana, And Globe-Trotting Opera Singer And Legendary Choir Director Anne Walsh. The Dynamic And Soul-Soothing Three-Part Harmonies Color The Centerpiece Of The Band's Original Music. Carried By Currents Of Compelling Guitar Melodies And Charismatic Stage-Presence, Honeywild Has Made A Swift Uphill Climb In The Year And One Half Being On The Stage, Making It Onto The Main Stage At The Joshua Tree Music Festival In The First Year Of The Band's Career. They Have Shared The Stage With Dirtwire, The Human Experience, Orgone, And Others And Continue To Wield An Incredible Feminine Prowess To The Music Industry. Honeywild Is Currently In The Studio Recording Their First Album. Their Individual Talents Are Next Level Goodness; Harmonizing They Become Otherworldly. Prepare To Be Transported To A Finer Place!    

Stephen Lewis Big Fun Duo
From: New Brunswick, Canada  -  3:45pm, Boogaloo
A High Energy Loop Based Funk/Hip Hop Band From New Brunswick, Canada. The Big Fun Duo Was Born From The Perils And Tribulations Of The Covid-19 Pandemic When Steve And Jay Were Isolating Together.

Stephen's Big Fun Band Is A High Energy Loop Based Funk/Hip Hop Band From New Brunswick, Canada. The Big Fun Duo Was Born From The Perils And Tribulations Of The Covid-19 Pandemic When Steve And Jay Were Isolating Together In Fredericton, New Brunswick.  Owning A Studio Together Had A Huge Advantage In Allowing For Experimentation And Steve And Jay To Evolve What They Were Able To Perform As Only Two People. What Emerged Was A Wicked Smooth Fusion Of Organic Electric Instruments And Progressive House Beats. This Is Coupled With Great Songs And Time-Altering Dance Breakdowns That Will Transport You Away. Stephen Is Notorious For His Energy, Highly Danceable, Extremely Engaging, Unforgettable Shows.

The Philharmonik
From: Sacramento  - 5:30pm, Indian Cove

Future-Soul-Fabulousness, The Philharmonik Is An American Hip Hop N' Soul R & B Recording Artist, And Producer From Sacramento. They Recently Won The Top Nod For The Esteemed Npr Tiny Desk Concert Of The Year Contest.
Future-Soul-Fabulousness. The Philharmonik Is An American Hip Hop N' Soul R & B Recording Artist, And Producer From Sacramento, Whose Self Produced Debut Was Released In 2018. They Recently Won The Top Nod For The Esteemed Npr Tiny Desk Concert Of The Year Contest. The Philharmonik's Musical Beginnings Started In Cleveland, Taking Classical Piano At The Age Of 5 After He Attended A Concert With His Mom. When He Returned Home From The Concert He Began To Play Songs He Heard Note For Note On The Piano. His Family Signed Him Up For Lessons With A Teacher Who Played For The Cleveland Orchestra And Thus His Training Began. The Philharmonik Was Inspired By The Great Legends In Music Early On In His Childhood, As It Was Not Uncommon To Hear The Likes Of Bach, Beethoven, Stevie Wonder, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Michael Jackson, Lou Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ozzy Osbourne, The Eagles, Eric Clapton, Queen, Led Zeppelin, Santana, The Beatles And A Few Hundred Other Artists Playing Around The House. Composers Such As Hans Zimmer, James Horner And Country Music Artists Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash, Were Also On The List. The Philharmonik Even Participated In A Community Choir And Church Choir. Cutting His Mom's Dreams Short, The Philharmonik Ended His Participation When He Could No Longer Hold Back The Rhythm In His Soul Set Afire After He Discovered Hip-Hop. His Hip-Hop And R&B Artist Inspirations Include Kanye West, The Roots, Outkast, Lauryn Hill, Erykah Badu, India Arie, Alicia Keys, Common And Chance The Rapper Just To Name A Few.

Stoley
From: La  - 7pm, Boogaloo
With A Passion For Exploring The Boundaries Of Electronic Music And A Deep Love For The Underground, Stoley Brings A Fresh Perspective To The World Of Tech House.
Stoley Is A 24-Year-Old Tech House Music Producer And Dj Hailing From Los Angeles, California. With A Passion For Exploring The Boundaries Of Electronic Music And A Deep Love For The Underground, Stoley Brings A Fresh Perspective To The World Of Tech House. His High-Energy Tracks And Innovative Sound Design Have Earned Him Recognition For Music That Is Danceable, Forward-Thinking And Flat Out Bad-***. Stoley Has Honed His Craft Over The Years, Performing At Well-Known Venues In Los Angeles Such As Academy La And Exchange La. His Dedication To His Sound And Style Has Earned Him A Dedicated Following, And He Is Quickly Becoming Known For His Unique Edits Of Well-Known Pop Tracks. Whether You're A Fan Of High-Energy Electronic Music Or Simply Looking For Something Fresh And Exciting, Stoley's Music Is Sure To Get You Moving. Keep An Eye Out For This Rising Star In The Tech House Scene.

Dj Sets By …
From: Various Locations  -  Showtime: Various
Instigators Of The Euphoric Solution And Joyful (Dancefloor) Revolution. Of Succulent Subwoofers And Basslines. Learn More About These Wildly Talented Folks - And Find Links To Their Music - In The Bios That Follow!

Instigators Of The Euphoric Solution And Joyful (Dancefloor) Revolution. Of Succulent Subwoofers And Sexy Basslines. Late Night In The Boogaloo Lounge Dig The Fantabulously Dance-Tastic And Skillfully Audacious Groovaciousness Of Ding **** (Thu), Haute Mess (Fri), Leisan (Sat) And Stoley (Sun). Also Serving Up The Phonic Tonic (For You To Get Down On It) Is Disco Shaman Is Real (Cafe Stage), Dj Alkimmy (Art Gallery), And Both Wrecka And Dj Zaddy Fae

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