High Sierra Music Festival Shares Initial Lineup: The Word, Don Was & The Pan-Detroit Ensemble, Cymande and MoreHigh Sierra Music Festival has announced the initial artist lineup for its 34th annual presentation. The festival’s first dispatch confirms 33 acts, led by the sacred steel supergroup The Word, storied bassist Don Was and his Pan-Detroit Ensemble and groundbreaking psych-funk legends Cymande. Beyond the top billings, High Sierra’s 2026 lineup reflects its deeply held commitment to tradition, innovation and community with many returning favorites and special collaborations. Other standouts booked for High Sierra include Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe, Dumpstaphunk, Eggy, Mountain Grass Unit, The Rumble, Big Something, Judith Hill, Steve Poltz, BALTHVS, lespecial and many more. Tickets are available now at highsierramusic.com.