photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
Alan Sheckter Photo | profile | all galleries >> Music photos May 2008 - to present >> California WorldFest 2010, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA, July 16-18 tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

California WorldFest 2010, Nevada County Fairgrounds, Grass Valley, CA, July 16-18

For the ninth consecutive year on the third weekend in July, I had the pleasure of being the official photographer for the California WorldFest in Grass Valley, CA. Thanks once again to festival directors Dan DeWayne and Christine Myers for assembling all aspects of this annual global village, especially the main ingredient -- fine, off-the-mainstream-radar musical talent from all over the world. The classiness of the festival production, and the kind vibe set in motion by the warmth of the performers, volunteers, and attendees, makes it quite special. Headliners were Ziggy Marley and Keb Mo, but there was an abundance of amazing music although it's hard to impress upon people the wonder of this family-friendly fest simply by reeling off names of the performers. Frankly, when asked "who's playing?" every year by friends, an answer of unfamiliar names such as Alejo Aponté, Masanga Marimba, Zili Misik, and the Kusun Ensemble, and my testimony that Dobet Gnahore from Ivory Coast is one of the most astounding performers I've ever seen, just doesn't seem to resonate much with most folks as it would if I reeled off comfortable old household names. But it sure is worth a visit. As singer-songwriter Morley told me in 2009, “Sharing is what it’s all about. Between all of us, we get to do this thing at this magical location.” Photos ©Alan Sheckter / AlSheck@comcast.net. Linking to this gallery is OK; re-publication of any specific images is prohibited without expressed permission.
previous pagepages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ALL next page
JoDee's yoga session (JoDee at center)
JoDee's yoga session (JoDee at center)
JoDee's yoga session
JoDee's yoga session
Recycling!
Recycling!
Recycling!
Recycling!
Campground scene
Campground scene
Campground scene - The Ritz
Campground scene - "The Ritz"
Campground scene
Campground scene
Campground scene - Nice Mercedes!
Campground scene - Nice Mercedes!
Campground scene
Campground scene
Campground scene
Campground scene
Campground scene
Campground scene
Campground scene
Campground scene
Singer with Loping Wolf native flute and drum group, Oak Tree Stage
Singer with Loping Wolf native flute and drum group, Oak Tree Stage
Lawrence Laughing performs with Loping Wolf native flute and drum group, Oak Tree Stage
Lawrence Laughing performs with Loping Wolf native flute and drum group, Oak Tree Stage
Loping Wolf native flute and drum group, Oak Tree Stage
Loping Wolf native flute and drum group, Oak Tree Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage (Jacia in blue and red)
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage (Jacia in blue and red)
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Soul Shake Ecstatic Dance led by Jacia, Ponderosa Stage
Flowers, help yourself!
Flowers, help yourself!
Baskery backstage
Baskery backstage
Rolling backstage with some incoming instruments
Rolling backstage with some incoming instruments
Coffee baristas
Coffee baristas
Staff buggy with important message
Staff buggy with important message
Parno Graszt, Pine Tree Stage
Parno Graszt, Pine Tree Stage
Parno Graszt, Pine Tree Stage
Parno Graszt, Pine Tree Stage
Parno Graszt, Pine Tree Stage
Parno Graszt, Pine Tree Stage
Parno Graszt, Pine Tree Stage
Parno Graszt, Pine Tree Stage
Artisan scene
Artisan scene
Young fiddler
Young fiddler
Native American village
Native American village
Native American village
Native American village
Sourdough Slim, Oak Tree Stage
Sourdough Slim, Oak Tree Stage
Sourdough Slim, Oak Tree Stage
Sourdough Slim, Oak Tree Stage
previous pagepages 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ALL next page