🎸 Live Music Thursday May 08th - May 12th

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Live Music Picks You’ll Love

• Mother’s Day Concert featuring Darren Cordova y Calor at Plaza de Las Cruces starting at 5 pm.

• The Next Big Thing Performance Concert at the Rio Grande Theatre featuring 12 local bands in a competition to win $500 voted by audience. Benefit to help local needy women and children. List of Musicians playing starting at 7 pm till 9 pm on Saturday May 10th. Tickets $10

• Country Music fans will enjoy Dwight Yoakam & The Mavericks at the NMSU Pan American Center on May 16. Tickets $74.

• Got any Taylor Swift fans here? Check out the upcoming Taylor Shines - The Laser Spectacular coming to the NMSU Pan American Center on June 28th and get your Tickets Now $37.45

• Americana Roots artist Rachel Cole and Austin-based songwriter Gus Miller are joining forces for a special Southwest duo tour in 2025. Rachel, a Nashville native now based in Austin,blends Americana, Bluegrass, and Blues They will be playing at Dry Point Distillers Friday May 9th at 7 pm if you want to catch them in Las Cruces.

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Check out this line up of awesome music for this week 👇️

SPONSORED by NM Vintage Wines

NM Vintage Wines, Beers, Spirits & Cigars

¡Viva la Música! 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. Located at the "entrance of Mesilla,"  the exact corner of Calle de Santiago and Avenida de Mesilla, you'll find varied offerings highlighting the best of New Mexico. With 30+ wines, 15+ beers, and select NM-distilled spirits we bring the state's best libations to one location.

✅  Feeling Blues-y? Join us today, Thursday, May 8th, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm. Food options start at 6 pm along with Blues Jam sign ups. The live Jam, with your very own back line, starts at 7 pm. Don't play? Don't stress. Come to watch, dance, tap your toes, and enjoy yet another awesome Vintage evening. More info

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Note: Always confirm with the venue as there could be changes in their schedule.

Thursday, May 08th

Blues Jam | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm | Signups at 6 pm | Blues Jam Dancing at 7 pm

Open Mic Night | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 5 - 8 pm | Every Thursday.

Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm | Every Thursday.

Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm |

Tracy & Tina Turbeville | Palacio Bar | 6- 9 pm | Country

Jazz Jam | Mom’s Coffee | 6:30 - 8:30 pm | Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society

Illusion | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm | Tejano, Country, Oldies, Rock, Spanish

Julia Cozby | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm | Country, Blues, Americana

Friday, May 09th

CM Adams | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm | Folk, Rock, Blues, & Country

Rick Haffey | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 10 pm | Rockabilly

Acoustic Friday’s | Downtown Blues Coffee | 10 am - Noon | Blues | Every Friday.

Grady Hodnett, Trey Greeman, & Owen Burton | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Country, Americana

Calista | DH Lescombes | 6:30 - 9:30 pm | Soulful, Easy-Listening

My Fault Jazz Band & Planet I Love You | Grounded | 7 - 9:30 pm | Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Rock & Roll

Myke Miller | Casa el Camino | 6 - 9 pm | Folk, Rock, Americana

Mazter 4 | Palacio Bar | 8 pm | Cumbia

The Consequences | Monster House | 7 - 10 pm | High Desert Cosmic Americana

Rio Grande Revelers | Amaro Winery | 6 pm | Dixieland & New Orleans Jazz

Topa Chica | Little Toad Creek | 8 - 11 pm |

Daniel Sanchez | Valley Pizza | 7 - 10 pm | Rock, Pop, R&B

Taylor Paul | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6:30 pm | Singer-Songwriter, Indie Rock

Las Cruces High School Guard Solo & Ensemble | Las Cruces High School | 6:30 pm

Sage Gentlewing | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm | Americana, Blues, Jazz, Country

Rachel Cole and Gus Miller | Dry Point Distillers | 7 pm | Southwestern Tour - American Roots, Americana, Bluegrass, and Blues. Nashville artist living in Austin TX

Dusty Low | The Game One | 7 pm

Saturday, May 10th

Guitar Slim & Friends | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm | Blues

Calista | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm | Soulful, Easy-Listening

Outcats | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Highway FM | Rio Grande Winery | 6-9 pm | Country, Classic Rock

The Detour | Palacio Bar | 8pm | Classic Rock, Country

Jamie O’Hara | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm | Bluesy, Jazzy, Funky, Rock 'n Roll Vibes

Dusty Low | Casa El Camino | 3 - 7 pm | Americana, Rock, Country

The Ghetto Blasters | Blue Moon | 7 - 10 pm | Dance, Rock, Funk, Disco, Soul

CL Smith | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm | Folk, Rock, Blues, Country, Rockabilly

Border Jazz Concert | NMSU Atkinson Hall | 7 – 9 pm |

Christopher Escarcega | Truth or Consequences Brewing | 6 - 9 pm

The Vick Walker Band | Plaza de Las Cruces | 12 pm | will be playing at the Electronic Caregiver's 3rd Annual Community Health and Wellness Fair 2025

The Next Big Thing Concert | Rio Grande Theatre | 7 pm | see notes at top of page

Julio Ortiz | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Unlyshed | The Game One | 7 - 11 pm | Rock, Country, Cumbias, Tex-Mex, Blues

96 Proof | The Game Two | 7 pm

Jennings & Keller - Live Performance | Dona Ana Arts Council Gallery | 7 - 9 pm | Award-Winning Nationally Touring Duo. Americana with influences in folk, jazz, and roots music.

Sunday, May 11th ( Mother’s Day )

Saxattitude | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm | Jazz, Pop, Dance

JT Anderson | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm | Rock, Country, Blues, Acoustic

Mother’s Day Concert featuring Darren Cordova y Calor | Plaza de Las Cruces | 5 pm

Burt Ferguson & Tim Thompson | Rio Grande Winery | 4-7 pm | Americana

Hard Knocks Blues Band | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm | Blues

Mesilla Valley Concert Band | NMSU Atkinson Hall | 3 – 4:30pm

The Dream Merchants | Blue Moon | 4 - 8 pm | R&B, Funk, Blues, Classic Rock

 Alejandro Rivera & Monochrome Jazz | Sombra Antigua | 12:30 - 2:30 pm

Monday, May 12th

Open Mic Night w/Chris Baker & the MF Rhythm Band | NM Vintage | 6 pm |

Karaoke | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 8 pm

Tuesday, May 13th

Las Cruces High School Band Concert | NMSU Atkinson Hall | 6:30 – 7:30 pm

Wednesday, May 14th

Taylor Paul | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 pm | Singer-Songwriter, Indie Rock

SongWriters Circle | Downtown Blues Coffee | 10 am - 12 pm |

Thursday, May 15th

Open Mic Night | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 5 - 8 pm | Every Thursday.

Jack Hansen | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 7 pm

Guitar Slim | Palacio Bar | 6- 9 pm | Blues

Friday, May 16th

Aztec Caves | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm |

Triple Shot Band | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm

Damien Luna | Casa El Camino | 6 pm |

Taylor Paul | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 pm | Singer-Songwriter, Indie Rock

Daniel Sanchez | DH Lescombes | 6:30 - 9:30 pm | Rock, Pop, R&B

Las Cruces Ukefest 2025 | NMSU Atkinson Hall | 7 - 9 pm

Master Mind | Monster House | 7 - 10 pm |

Saturday, May 17th

Dzaki Sukarno | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm |

Skivi | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm |

Blues Boys | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm | Blues

My Fault Jazz Band | Valley Pizza | 7 - 10 pm | Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Rock & Roll

Taylor Paul | Luna Rossa | 6 pm | Singer-Songwriter, Indie Rock

Sage Gentlewing | DH Lescombes | 6:30 - 9:30 pm | Americana, Blues, Jazz, Country 

Sunday, May 18th

Line Five Band | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 1 - 4 pm |

Tony Montano & Sonny | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm

Christopher Escarcega | The Bean at Josefina’s | 10 am - 1 pm

Rockabilly Strangers | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm | Blues

Taylor Paul | Hacienda de Mesilla | 11 am | Singer-Songwriter, Indie Rock

New Horizons Symphony Orchestra | NMSU Atkinson Hall | 3 - 4:30 pm

❤️ Note: If I find additional Live Music events I will update the webpage version.

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Presented by Madelyn’s in Mesilla

Welcome to Madelyn’s, a cozy café and eatery in the heart of historic Mesilla, New Mexico, just steps from the charming Mesilla Plaza. We take pride in serving artisan coffees, freshly baked pastries, delicious breakfast dishes, smoothies, made-from-scratch pizzas, and mouthwatering sandwiches.

Our scenic back patio is the ideal place to relax with a glass of wine and soak in the beauty of Old Mesilla. Join us for live music 5 nights a week as you enjoy great food, beer, wine, spirits, and warm hospitality. Experience the magic of Madelyn’s! Follow us on FaceBook and Instagram.

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Dwight Yoakam & The Mavericks | NMSU Pan American Center | May 16 | Tickets

On Memorial Day weekend Silver City is putting on their 30th Annual Blues Festival on May 24th & 25th. More info.

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