Cliff is just an ordinary kid living in the Northern California mountain community of Madrone when an ex-con named Jack comes to town. Attracted by the lure of easy money growing marijuana, he tries to draw Cliff into his agricultural endeavors but Cliff is not interested. At fifteen, he's captured the attention of his community for his musical talent and hopes to play at the yearly summer rock festival when thousands of young people gravitate toward the mountains not far from the ocean. But there are dangers throughout Madrone County, especially at the mountain retreat of rock star Steve Lampson, who has made a habit of hosting underage fans. It was a quiet town... until the gunshots rang out. Even still, young and old continue to flock to Madrone to enjoy the music. And the young boy... must become a man.