Squaw Valley might be the last place you'd expect a brass band to pop up, but this summer, the Lake Tahoe ski resort is trading in its snowboards and hot chocolate for saxophones and beer.
The 17th Annual Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest brings some of Nola's most legendary bands to Tahoe for one weekend only. On Saturday night, funk and jam band Dumpstaphunk will take the stage. Groove along to their hit single "Dancin’ To The Truth" or shout all the words to their newest anthem, "Justice." On Sunday, Louisiana's award-winning Rebirth Brass Band will perform. Known for infusing traditional brass band sounds with funk and jazz melodies, you can't help but move along to their infectious groove. In addition to the Southern charm, Bay Area bands like Afrolicious and The John Brother Piano Company will round out the weekend.
If all the dancing has you feeling parched, the beer lineup is just as good as the music. 20 different breweries will be slinging more than 35 different beers on tap, including local legends like FiftyFifty, Lagunitas, Sierra Nevada, Trumer, Bear Republic and WILDCIDE Hard Cider.
Best of all, entrance is a $10 donation to the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. Once inside, beers are just $5 a pop. Well behaved and leashed dogs are welcome to join in on the fun.
Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest takes place at the The Village at Squaw Valley, August 11-12, 2–8pm.