Each Independence Day weekend, up to ten thousand music lovers converge on the scenic mountain town of Quincy, California for the High Sierra Music Festival - a celebration of music, freedom and consciousness. For the fourteenth annual event, more than 80 bands of all musical genres performed over four days against the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Mountains. Fans boogied, friendships were cultivated and the good times flowed as freely as a mountain stream.

Rock, bluegrass, folk, jazz and electronic are among the diverse musical sounds that emanate from the five High Sierra stages. The intense late-night shows, which highlight the best the jamband scene has to offer, are widely regarded as the ultimate live music experience. The High Sierra Music Festival is also more than music; off-stage entertainment includes interactive parades, kid's stuff, tasty food, master workshops and nature activities.

Whether you are a newbie or have been to the festival before, Hitting the High Notes is your invitation to experience the joy and magic of "the best fest in the west" from an insider's perspective. Hang out with festival freaks at their campsites, witness incredible offstage acoustic jam sessions and listen to famous artists speak candidly about their craft - all set to the music of familiar and rising bands including festival favorites LEFTOVER SALMON and THE RADIATORS.

Featuring the hottest bands on the scene today, Hitting the High Notes is a lovingly made documentary concert film that will put you in the front row for an unforgettable musical experience as dramatic as the Sierra Mountains.

Running time: 97 minutes with DVD extras

Featuring Live Performances by:

Leftover Salmon
The Radiators
Donna The Buffalo
Particle
Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey
Hot Buttered Rum String Band
ThaMuseMeant
Vince Herman & Friends

Interviewees:

Jerry Douglas (Jerry Douglas Band, Alison Krauss & Union Station)
Tim O'Brien (Tim O'Brien Band, Bluegrass Dukes, Hot Rize)
Robert Walter (20th Congress)
Donna The Buffalo
Jessica Lurie (Jessica Lurie Ensemble, Living Daylights)
Al Schnier (moe.)