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LIVELY UP YOURSELF
By Mark Winkler
W
HEN IT COMES TO LIVE MUSIC, Nevada County gets it. You’ll hear it
pouring out of our thriving cultural centers, nightclubs and world-class
outdoor festivals and you’ll even find it setting the mood in our coziest
little cafes. For those who love great musicianship, the pleasures of live music can
be the soundtrack of any visit to the region. From the top of the mountain in
Truckee to the serenity of the foothills in Penn Valley live music venues are in
abundance, especially in the t owns of Grass Valley and Nevada City. The restau-
rants of our county are especially in tune with creating a perfect dining atmos-
phere by employing the many talented singers and musicians who live here. And
when it comes to dancing, there are a wide variety of venues in which tail feath-
ers get shaken on a regular basis. Whether you’re looking for Folk/Americana or
Trance/Electronica our music scene has you covered.
Another great thing about taking in live music around here is that some of the
settings are nearly as entertaining as the music itself. If you love classic old hotels,
try The Holbrooke in Grass Valley or The National in Nevada City. If you’re
fond of winery or brewery ambiance, visit Pilot Peak or Naggiar Vineyard and
the Smith Vineyard tasting room or the Ol’ Republic Brewery. For jazz lovers,
check in at the Golden Era Lounge or Matteo’s Public in Nevada City or
Moody’s Bistro & Lounge in Truckee. Other classic night spots include Friar
Tucks, and The Crazy Horse Saloon, while there are newer places on the rise,
like The Haven Underground for cutting-edge acts and The Cottonwood
Restaurant in Truckee for the best in folk and acoustic music. So check the list-
ings on these two pages and lively up yourself in Nevada County.
Grass Valley
151 UNION SQUARE
Local Acts, Acoustic, Karaoke
151 Mill Street, Grass Valley. [phone].
151unionsquare.com
DIEGO’S SOUTH AMERICAN RESTAURANT
Local Acts, Acoustic
217 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley. [phone].
Live music weekends. diegosrestaurant.com
HOLBROOKE RESTAURANT SALOON
Local Acts, Open Mic, Blues, Oldies, Celtic,
Bluegrass, Acoustic
212 W Main Street, Grass Valley. [phone].
Live Music most nights, 7–11 pm, no cover
charge. Check website for schedule.
holbrooke.com
KANE'S FAMILY RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
Local Acts, Acoustic
Crazy Horse Saloon,
Nevada City
82
N E VA D A C O U N T Y G O L D
120 E. Main Street, Grass Valley. [phone].
Jazz, easy listening, standards played Wednesday-
Saturday from 6–9. KanesRestaurant.com
MARIAS MEXICAN RESTAURANT
Local Acts, Acoustic
226 E. Main St., Downtown Grass Valley. (530)
274-2040. Acoustic Thursday nights for your
dining pleasure. mariasgrassvalley.com
NAGGIAR VINEYARDS & WINERY
Local Acts, Acoustic, Country, Funk,
Classic Rock
18125 Rosemary Lane, Grass Valley. Tribute
shows summer through fall. Check website for
schedule. [phone]. naggiarvineyards.com
SMITH VINEYARD TASTING ROOM
Local Acts, Acoustic
142 Mill St., Grass Valley. Live music Saturdays
4–7 pm. smithvineyard.com
SUMMER THYME’S
Local Acts, Jazz, Acoustic, Bluegrass
421 Colfax Ave, Grass Valley. Variety of styles.
Sat/Sun 10 am–1 pm. [phone]. Check
website for schedule. summerthymes.com