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🎆 Big Head Todd and the Monsters and Kissing Leia will be playing at the 4th of July Celebration at the Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park At NMSU. Kissing Leia starts playing at 6:45 and Big Head Todd at 8 pm. Join a full day of fun. See the Schedule here.
🎇 Mesilla Music in the Park features Neal McCowan at 7 pm on July 04th in Mesilla Plaza.
👉 We have the 575 Band in the Spotlight this week. Check out their video interview by KRWG Public Media.
🌶 Fun Fact: On July 2nd, 1971 - 54 years ago - Freddie Mercury and Queen played their very first concert at Surrey College, England. Read the article.
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🇺🇲 Happy 4th of July and upcoming weekend to all of you from the NM Vintage crew. If you're looking for something to do in between the BBQ and the lake, come see us.
🎸 Jamie O'Hara is bringing the bluesy & funky-fun July 4th; Saturday evening Sons of Soul will be laying it down (come early to get a seat); ending the weekend on a high note, C.L. Smith will be rocking Sunday afternoon. Open Mic Monday with Chris Baker & the MF Rhythm Section is the region's best way to sing, play, or just chill.
🔥 Gosh, so much good music, you might want to camp out!
✅ Vintage continues to be THE cornerstone of Mesilla's music scene, pioneering live area performances for 18+ years. Our commitment to showcasing diverse local talent has been unwavering; most weeks you can take in 5 - 7 different shows on the biggest little stage in New Mexico.
🍷 Unique drinks? Of course. Good times? Naturally. Best musicians? Obvi. It's just "cooler" here. With 40+ wines, 15+ beers, and a multitude of select NM-distilled spirits, Vintage brings the state's best libations to one location.
Come here as strangers and leave as friends.
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Note: Always confirm with the venue as there could be changes in their schedule. If I know the artists genre I will share it, some I don’t know.
Thursday, July 03rd
Open Mic | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 5:30 - 9:30 pm |
Sax Attitude | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm | Jazz, Pop, Dance
Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm
Mark Coker | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm
Chris Baker Jam Sesh | The Game 1 | 6 - 10 pm
Friday, July 04th
Jamie O’Hara | NM Vintage Wines | 7 - 10 pm | Bluesy, Jazzy, Funky, Rock 'n Roll Vibes
Kicks Band | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 5 - 9 pm | Oldies, Country, Pop, Latin
Big Head Todd and the Monsters & Kissing Leia | Pat and Lou Sisbarro Community Park At NMSU | 4th of July Celebration | Kissing Leia opens at 6:45 and Big Head Todd at 8 pm.
Mesilla Music in the Park | Mesilla Plaza | 7 pm | Neal McCowan
Animmo | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Dusty Low | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm | Americana, Rock, Country
Acoustic Friday’s | Downtown Blues Coffee | 10 am - Noon | Blues | Every Friday
Christopher Escarcega | Valley Pizza | 7 - 10 pm | Rock, Jazz, Blues, Folk
BJ Ramirez | Casa El Camino | 6 pm | Solo Guitar, Americana
Hypnosis 3.0 Band | La Vina Winery | 2 day Celebration | Tickets $15
Mesilla Valley Concert Band | NMSU Atkinson Music Recital Hall | 10 am * please confirm as time has also been listed at 11 am. Get there at 10 am to be safe 😃
Ricky Dean’s Rockets | Monster House Lounge | 7 - 10 pm
Fungi Mungle | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm
Rudy Saenz | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Era Snow | The Bean at Josefina’s | 9 am
David Huerta | Sombra Antigua Winery | 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Saturday, July 05th
Sons of Soul | NM Vintage Wines | 7 - 10 pm | Soul
Santana Garcia | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 am - 2 pm | Acoustic Guitar
Dzaki Sukarno | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm | Country
Siempre | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Burt Ferguson & the Sierra County Line | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm
Dusty Low | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | Americana, Rock, Country
Constance Zimmerman | Farmers and Crafts Market | 8:30 - 11:30 am
CM Adams | Valley Pizza | 7 pm | Folk, Rock, Blues, & Country
Damian Luna | Casa El Camino | 3 - 7 pm | Outlaw Country, Tex-Mex
Fungi Mungle | La Vina Winery | 12 - 7 pm | 2 day Celebration | Tickets $15
Orlando Madrid Jazz Quartet | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm
Thomas Hinds | Little Toad Creek | 8 - 10 pm
Guitar Slim | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm | Blues
West Texas | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm | Country
CW Ayon | Elephant Ranch | 7 pm
Calista | Icebox Picacho | 5 - 8 pm
Sunday, July 06th
CL Smith | NM Vintage Wines | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | Folk, Rock, Blues, Country, Rockabilly
Jezzika Sax | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 4 - 6:30 pm |
Christopher Escarcega | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm | Rock, Jazz, Blues, Folk
Monochrome Jazz Quartet | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Rose Water Blues | Blue Moon | 5 - 9 pm
The Retroz | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm |
Monday, July 07th
Open Mic with Chris Baker | NM Vintage Wines | Sign up @ 5 pm, Show starts @ 6 pm
Thursday, July 10th
Blues Jam Session | NM Vintage Wines | 7 - 10 pm | Blues & Blues Dancing
Open Mic | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 5:30 - 9:30 pm |
Tracy & Tina Turbeville | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm
Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm
Mike Sunjka | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm
Mom’s Coffee Jazz Jam | Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society | 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Friday, July 11th
Christopher Escarcega | NM Vintage Wines | 7 - 10 pm | Rock, Jazz, Blues, Folk
Daniel Sanchez | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm |
Mesilla Music in the Park | Mesilla Plaza | 7 pm | Lush Life Quintet
Unforgettable | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
575 Band | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm | Country
Acoustic Friday’s | Downtown Blues Coffee | 10 am - Noon | Blues | Every Friday
Urly Burds | Amaro Winery | 7:30 pm | Favorites from 1965 - 2002
Rockabilly Strangers | Little Toad Creek | 8 - 11 pm
Las Cruces Ukes and Jenna Ivey | Moonlight Adult Night at the Museum | 5 - 9 pm
Kissing Leia | The Game 1 | 7 - 11 pm
Our Friend The Mountain | Grounded | 7 pm
Calista | Monster House Lounge | 7 - 10 pm
Taylor Paul | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6:30 pm
Saturday, July 12th
Black Jack | NM Vintage Wines | 2 - 5 pm |
Guitar Slim | NM Vintage Wines | 7 - 10 pm | Blues
Mike Sunjka | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 am - 2 pm | Acoustic Jazz, Latin, Pop
The Consequences | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm | High Desert Cosmic, Americana
Tejas | Palacio Bar | 8 pm | Tejano, Country, Classic Rock, Spanish
West Texas Band | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm | Country
The Range Presents: Tim May & Steve Smith | El Camino | 7:30 pm | Original & Traditional Bluegrass, Roots and Americana, and Swing music | Tickets $20-25
CL Smith | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm | Folk, Rock, Blues, Country, Rockabilly
Lalo’s 5 Year Anniversary Show | Lalo’s Sonoran Hotdogs | 6 pm | Era Snow, MT Kup, Jetzero, Midnight Chill, The Fallacies
Julio Ortiz | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm |
Sunday, July 13th
Continuous Sky | NM Vintage Wines | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | Dreamy Fusion
Chris Baker | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm | Country, Blues, Americana
Karaoke | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 4 - 6:30 pm
Lush Life | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm | Jazz, Boleros
Hard Knocks | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Music in the Park | Young Park | 7 pm | Dosage – Alternative rock & Night Moves – Rock ’n’ roll
Monday, July 14th
Open Mic | NM Vintage Wines | Sign up @ 5 pm, Show starts @ 6 pm
Wednesday, July 16th
Karaoke with Derek & Laura | Valley Pizza | 6 pm
Thursday, July 17th
Music in the Park Series | Amador Live | 7 pm | Mariachi Real de El Paso (Spanish) & Los Profes 915 (Norteño, cumbia)
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We're throwing a 3-day Patriotic Party that you won't want to miss, packed with live music, amazing deals, and festive fun from July 4th-6th.
🌭 We're making it easy to celebrate with incredible specials - enjoy our signature $5 drinks including Blue Hawaiian, Sangria, and Cape Cod, plus grab our unbeatable food deals like Brat, Beer & Chips for just $10 or a Hot Dog combo for $5.
🇺🇸 Show your patriotic spirit by wearing Red, White, and Blue and we'll take 10% off your entire tab! Plus, we're giving away 4th of July beads and glow sticks while supplies last.
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Piano Men Generations - Playing the music of Billy Joel and Elton John @ Rio Grande Theatre on Thursday August 21st. Tickets $25-$35
Shine On Floyd - A Pink Floyd Tribute @ Rio Grande Theatre on Sunday August 24th. Tickets $30

A local Country Music favorite that is in the Music Spotlight is the 575 Band. Check out this interview with band members Kim Kelly, Nikki deMilliano and Isaac Arrellano by NM State’s KRWG Public Media.
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