Sierra Sun "Best Of" MUSIC EDITION

M.E. Entertainment
Jun 30, 2023
2 min read

Updated: May 12

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Beginning June 30 through August 15 you will have the opportunity to nominate and vote in a variety of different music categories for your favorite local music. In partnership with Michelle Erskine Entertainment, The Sierra Sun has created a music edition to their Best of N. Lake Tahoe and Truckee contest.

As part of this contest, the winning “Best Band” will also have the opportunity to play in next year’s Music in the Park 2024, hosted by the Truckee-Donner Rec and Park District. The contest is open all summer so get out there and enjoy some local music and don’t forget to vote.

Sept 29th, 2023

Winners Announced!

Best Band: Down The Rabbit Hole

Down the Rabbit Hole takes Tahoe-Truckee audiences on an energetic, deep, musical journey through the 1970s in fun performances full of messages of hope, peace, and love from one of music’s most iconic eras. Come for the party—stay for the lovin' vibes!

Lifetime Achievement (A lifetime engaged in music): David Diamond

At age 17, David Diamond co-founded the 1980s band Berlin, best known for the Oscar® winning "Take My Breath Away" from the Top Gun movie. Berlin has sold more than 14 million records worldwide, and currently streams to nearly five million monthly listeners on Spotify. David plays keyboards, guitar, bass, and viola. Diamond designed a guitar built by the BC Rich guitar company, and was a featured artist in a book about the history of the Sequential Circuits synthesizer company. Along with Berlin co-founders, John Crawford and Terri Nunn, Diamond continues to record and tour with Berlin, touring the US and Australia with Boy George and Culture Club.

Tahoe Royalty (A musician or group from Truckee/Tahoe at least 20+ years): The Blues Monsters

The core band (Mike, Tom, Chuck, and Barry) have been playing together since 1991 and six years ago, they started incorporating a local horn section to create that dynamic sound they were looking for. They have been playing in the Lake Tahoe area consistently for over 30 years. Yes, the Blues is their business, and business is good!

Best Trio: 6th Sense

Best Duo: Mighty Mike Schermer & Joe McKenna

Best Guitar Player: Jordan Breslow

Best Bass Player: David Diamond

Best Percussionist: Paco Lindsay

Best Keys: Brian Silverman

Best Harmonica: Carolyn Dolan

Best Horn: Jordan Breslow

Best Strings (Non-Guitar): Jenni Charles

Best Vocal: Joy Wrigley

Best DJ: Chuck Dunn

Best Band Name: Down The Rabbit Hole