17th Annual Mammoth
Festival of Beers & Bluesapalooza

August 3-5, 2012
Outdoors among the pines and showcasing the best craft breweries in the country and top blues performers—This is Mammoth’s biggest event—3 days of fun in the sun. The best party of the summer!


Mammoth Lakes, California is a beautiful mountain resort located in the Eastern High Sierra near Yosemite National Park—The perfect place to spend a “Blues and Brews” weekend.

2011 Performers

   Blues Traveler
It's not every band that’s still staking out new musical territory and embracing fresh challenges more than 24 years into their career, but that’s the case with Blues Traveler. More Details »
   Robert Cray
Robert Cray may sing the blues, but for him, music is all about the fun. For decades, he has combined blues, rock, jazz, gospel and soul into a rivetingly entertaining style. More Details »
   Walter Trout
Walter Trout’s 20th album is called Common Ground, but for the visionary roots singer, songwriter and guitarist, that’s more than a title. More Details »
   Ivan Neville's Dumpstaphunk
Dumpstaphunk's brand of New Orleans deep fried funk has them heralded as the most hypnotic and riveting band to come out of New Orleans in many decades. More Details »
   Nick Moss & The Flip Tops
Nick Moss and his crew play live and lively Chicago blues, deeply rooted in postwar tradition with a heady infusion of contemporary energy.
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   Chris Cain Band
Chris Cain's jazz-tinged, blues soaked guitar and deep, warm vocals have established him as a musical force to be reckoned with. More Details »
   Matt Schofield
Bluesman Matt Schofield is rated one of the top ten British blues guitarists of all time, slamming into solos that burn with intensity. More Details »
   Ana Popovic
From straight-ahead blues-rock to sultry jazz and reggae, Ana Popovic continues the blues tradition with a unique soulful voice and a distinctive guitar sound. More Details »
   Tom Ball & Kenny Sultan
Ball & Sultan are the best acoustic blues act bar none with Tom's smoky baritone vocals, growling harmonica, and Kenny's acrobatic finger-style guitar work. More Details »

All About Beer & Blues!

The Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluespalooza was started 15 years ago by Sam Walker in the parking lot of Whiskey Creek with just ten breweries and a handful of beer lovers. With BBQ ribs on the grill and a local garage band playing on the roof of the restaurant, it was a fun beginning! The idea behind the event was simple – have fun and introduce Mammoth to the joys of handcrafted beers. The second year we threw in some real blues bands and a lot more breweries and we’ve never looked back. From these humble beginnings, the festival is now recognized as one of the best beer and blues festivals in the United States. FUN has always been, and continues to be, our top priority!


“What an event! Loved the weather. Loved the beer. Loved all the bands. Loved it all! … did I mention we LOVED it? Thanks again.” - Jenna 2010 Attendee


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