Eight Gigs: Dead Winter Carpenters

Born in the Lake Tahoe area, Dead Winter Carpenters is basically at home in Auburn, too. The alt-country five-piece has made a name for itself by blowing audiences away at Americana-rich music festivals throughout California like High Sierra and Strawberry. The young group is part of a national conversation about reviving roots music—a string band with the future in mind. And with its foot-stompin’ energy and progressive blend of bluegrass, roots rock and folk, Dead Winter Carpenters should put on a raucous New Year’s Eve party. 145 Elm Avenue in Auburn, http://deadwintercarpenters.com.