Oh! what a musical morning!
Oh! what a whimsical day!
We get to listen to music,
We get to sing, dance, and play...

NEVADA COUNTY LIBRARY
MUSICAL MORNING SERIES

on whimsical Wednesdays!

“One of our favorite events! Having toddlers charge the stage is one of the most enchanting experiences imaginable. I'm serious. Puts a huge smile on my face.”
– Maggie McKaig, Beaucoup Chapeaux


“Simply magic! Little ones experience live music with real instruments, and the moving and dancing proves how deeply music is rooted in the human brain. Older folks are entranced by the quality of our local musicians and get a trip down memory lane watching the kids.”
– Keith Porter

Free Mini-concerts geared toward young minds – fun for all ages!


Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City

Musical Mornings is a popular summer series of free Wednesday morning concerts where kids can sing, squirm and dance, and adults can relax and enjoy (or sing and dance too!) The collaboration between the Nevada County library and InConcert Sierra presents live music experiences with a fun educational twist at the Marian E. Gallaher, M.D. Amphitheater, adjacent to the Madelyn Helling Library at the Rood Center. Bring your snacks and a lawn chair or blanket and be ready for an hour of engaging music performed by local and regional professional musicians.

Sorry - no pets allowed.

This summer's lineup looks great!

Our latest lineup was great!

The series will run weekly through June 24, 2026 through August 5, 2026, with a fun theme song to learn!

11am - noon on June 24, 2026
Beaucoup Chapeaux
an acoustic world-fusion quartet noted for their extraordinary, eclectic repertoire that effortlessly blends Parisian cabaret, Balkan folk, Italian cafe tunes, Celtic airs, and hot club jazz alongside originals.

Maggie McKaig - accordion/vocals/guitar · Luke Wilson - strings/tenor guitar/dobro/plectrum banjo
Murray Campbell - oboe/violin/cor anglais · Randy McKean - clarinet/bass clarinet/saxophone

11am - noon on July 1, 2026
Mountain Road Ceilidh Band
a highly sought-after, regional Celtic music ensemble based in Nevada County specializing in bringing the energetic, toe-tapping traditions of Irish and Scottish music to community gatherings, festivals, and folk dances.

Shawn Prescott - flute/guitar/bodhrán · Guy Prudhomme - guitar
Shawn Prudhomme - fiddle · Dave Riddles - clarinet/bass clarinet/saxophone

11am - noon on July 8, 2026
Vocal Locals
Tunes you will love to hear and sing along with!

Micah Cone - vocals · Carey McCray - vocals
Ken Hardin - keyboard · Steve Nicholson - bass

11am - noon on July 15, 2026
Buffalo Gals
a beloved Americana and old-time string band based in Nevada City, California. Known for their traditional bluegrass twang, country rags, and vibrant harmonies, the group frequently performs at local venues, farmers' markets, and community fundraisers.

Margo Meredith - fiddle/vocals · Jonathan Meredith - guitar
Ann Meigs - mandolin · Michael "Banjolio" Bremer - banjo/resonator guitar
Philip Wright - bass

11am - noon on July 22, 2026
Big Whoop
a synth-pop and indie-dance band based in Nevada City and Grass Valley. Their music blends 80s electronica with power pop... very fun!

Anne Shisko - lead vocals/keyboards/synth · Jen Broward-Norris - bass
Jason Graham - drums

11am - noon on July 29, 2026
To Be Announced

11am - noon on August 5, 2026
Western Songbirds
a beloved acoustic trio based in the Nevada City and Grass Valley area. The eclectic ensemble brings together rich three-part vocal harmonies, storytelling, and an array of acoustic instruments.

Sands Hall · Maggie McKaig
Sally Ashcraft



A collaboration between the Nevada County Library & InConcert Sierra
Sponsored by Friends of the Nevada County Libraries and Emily's Catering





Musical Mornings is dedicated to the memory of Jackie Wilson

 
Thank you to the Hoefer Family Foundation
for sponsoring our Education programs!

Thank you to our sponsors!