A crowd of music lovers relax under a shade tree near the American River to listen to D.B. Rielly , a multi-talented musician from New York City during a nature hike near Lotus Friday. Democrat photo by Pat Dollins

A group of hikers relax in the shade near the American River in Lotus to listen to D. B. Rielly Friday. D.B., a multi talented musician, is visiting from New York City as part of the American River Music Festival. Democrat photo by Pat Dollins

MUSICIAN D. B. Reilly of New York City dips his dogs in the South Fork of the American River during the American River Music Festival in Lotus Friday. The event brought music lovers from throughout the area to the rustic, lovely venue. Democrat photo by Pat Dollins