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Before European tour, Tower of Power pays soulful visit to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/03/2012 - 6:00amWhen it comes to rare air, few bands have endured like Tower of Power, the soulful R&B 10 piece from Oakland.Tower of Power has performed at Tahoe since the early 1970s, when its band leader and...
Before European tour, Tower of Power pays soulful visit to Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/01/2012 - 5:17pmWhen it comes to rare air, few bands have endured like Tower of Power, the soulful R&B 10 piece from Oakland.Tower of Power has performed at Tahoe since the early 1970s, when its band leader and...
Diego's Umbrella performs for CVAC concert series
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 6:00amGARDNERVILLE - The Carson Valley Arts Council is coming off a sold out show with Big Brother & Holding Company and will continue the 2nd Friday Concert Series with Latin, gypsy, rock band Diego'...
Contemporary as well as retro, Fitz and the Tantrums debut at Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/26/2012 - 10:27amFitz and the Tantrums sound like a soul band in the Apollo Theater and have ascended like an Apollo spacecraft."The last 15 months have been amazing - a lot of magic and serendipitous stuff," sa...
Sublime with Rome at MontBleu with special guest Everlast
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:56am
Sublime with Rome are the remaining members of the iconic ’90s Southern California ska, rock and punk band Sublime. Joined by singer-guitarist Rome Ramirez, the re-grouped band will bring memorable riffs, beats and lyrics to the MontBleu Theater, March 11. The roots of the new band took shape when two original members teamed with Ramirez to bring back the iconic sound of early ’90s Sublime frontman, the late Bradley Nowell.
Valentine's Dance ready to swing on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 6:00amEveryone of any age is invited to come, listen and/or dance to the great music of the Tahoe Dance Band's 17-piece band "Valentine Dance" 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3...
Valentine's Dance with the Tahoe Dance Band
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 10:45pm
The 17 piece Tahoe Dance Band will be playing at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Friday, January 27, from 7:30-10:00 PM. Appetizers, Wine, Desserts, Big Band Dancing, Door Prizes and Fun for All. All ages welcome! $10 per person at the door. Wear Red. For more information, contact the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center or call (530)542-6094.
Beats Antique: the jam band of electronic music
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 3:28pmBeats Antique, the last time it played in the MontBleu Theatre, opened for Les Claypool."I've seen Beats Antique play," Claypool said before the show. "They're cool. They've got an interesting v...
Kit Knight's Latest with Jazz at Bona Fide Books
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 6:05pm
Drop in to Bona Fide Books on Saturday, February 4 to check out the latest work of local Tahoe artist Kit Night. The reception will be from 5:30 to 7:30, is free and open to the public.
Inspired by jazz legends Miles, Coltrane, Brubeck and more, her oil paintings will lift your spirits, as will the accompanying live jazz band. Refreshments will be provided.
Can't make it to the reception? Kit's work will be up at HQ February 2-29. Stop by at your convenience to check out the show! Contact Bona Fide Books at (530)573-1513.
Warrior girls rusty against North Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 4:21pmTAHOE CITY, Calif. - Fueled by a large, spirited homecoming crowd rallying behind the school band, the North Tahoe girls' basketball team pulled away early en route to a 36-19 win against Whitte...
Jazz pianist finds many paths for musical harmony
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 4:01amIn the mid-1970s, the band had a gig on the north shore of Lake Tahoe, and Hecht said he fell in love with the area's beauty. “I ended up in Lake Tahoe because, of all the places that we went, tha...
New Doors open with Manzarek-Rogers Band
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/12/2012 - 2:17pmThe Doors in the 1960s recorded "Twentieth Century Fox." Today its keyboardist plays "21st century blues."Ray Manzarek's new musical partner is accomplished slide guitarist Roy Rogers, and their...
Janis Joplin's original band plays CVIC Hall
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:02amMINDEN - The Carson Valley Arts Council will start 2012 with a baby boomer bash. Janis Joplin's original band, Big Brother and the Holding Company, along with vocalist Stephanie Keys will perfor...
Janis Joplin's original band plays CVIC Hall
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:02amMINDEN - The Carson Valley Arts Council will start 2012 with a baby boomer bash. Janis Joplin's original band, Big Brother and the Holding Company, along with vocalist Stephanie Keys will perfor...
Reno-based band to play Jethro's Live
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:58amGARDNERVILLE - The Mark Sexton Band is performing music from their newest release "Listen Out" 8:30 p.m. today at Jethro's Live. "Listen Out" is the musical creation of Mark Sexton's passionCopy...
Reno-based band to play Jethro's Live
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 9:58amGARDNERVILLE - The Mark Sexton Band is performing music from their newest release "Listen Out" 8:30 p.m. today at Jethro's Live. "Listen Out" is the musical creation of Mark Sexton's passionCopy...
Waiting for Adient Zoo? - It's back for final show of the year
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/29/2011 - 10:42amAdient Zoo is playing, so it must be a holiday.The band featuring former members of Saturn Rising and Waiting for T.I.M. played last Fourth of July at a club in South Lake Tahoe. It will perform...
"Xstadic" at Horizon Casino New Years Eve 2012
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 12/26/2011 - 12:19pm
Event Date:
Repeats every day until Mon Jan 02 2012 .
December 31, 2011 - 9:00pm Our band, Xstadic out of El Dorado Hills Ca, will be performing at the Horizon Casino on both Dec.30th with part of the band at the Cabaret bar and the full band New Years Ever Dec 31st,in the Aspen Lounge. Xstadic will be playing a mix of Rock n Roll for your dancing and listening pleasure. Songs by some of the greats like Van Halen, REM, Deep Purple, Puddle of Mudd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, ACDC,Guns n Roses, and ZZ Top to name a few.
Heavenly celebrates the holidays with 13 days of festivities
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 12/11/2011 - 3:24pmFor 13 days, Heavenly Village will be teeming with the sights, sounds and smells of the holidays as Heavenly Holidays 2011 from Dec.19-31 treats guests to a variety of festive events from ice skating and sculpting to a uniquely Heavenly countdown to the New Year.
Tahoe's band of the year: Dead Winter Carpenters
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 12:09pmThe diminutive Divided Sky, a second-story music spot and organic eatery, is near the south shore of Lake Tahoe in Meyers and at the intersection of highways to Kirkwood and Sierra-at-Tahoe ski ...
Review Something was missing from Bush concert
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 12/01/2011 - 9:48amOn top of the decent ski conditions after wind delayed Heavenly's opening by 24 hours, Bush came to town. After disbanding for nearly a decade, the British band reunited for its first North Amer...
Lake Tahoe Adventure Film Festival on Dec. 10 at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 11/29/2011 - 6:56pmThe 10th annual Tahoe Adventure Film Festival offers gnarly footage as “all-risk” describes the fast paced, high energy series of extreme sports short films that premiere Saturday, Dec. 10 at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa.
Lake Tahoe, recognized as a breeding ground for elite athletes and year-round adventurers, is designed to capture the intensity and passion of adventure with the film festival a perfect reflection of that outdoor culture.
Fab Four invades Harrah's Lake Tahoe South Shore Room in Beatles tribute
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/23/2011 - 2:47pmThe Fab Four revives images of The Beatles from its left-handed bass player to the Rickenbackers and a George Harrison lookalike from Liverpool.The tribute band will offer more than a "Day in th...
Music Festivals, Entertainment and Fireworks on tap over holidays at South Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 11/21/2011 - 1:09pm
By the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority
Lake Tahoe South is New Year’s celebration central with Snow Globe, a three-day outdoor music festival with over 40 world-class musicians on three main stages, firework shows, combined with a myriad of outdoor recreation, entertainment and nightlife, providing action-packed holiday season for kids of all ages.
Infamous Stringdusters: 'It's not your daddy's bluegrass'
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/16/2011 - 3:46pmWhen the Infamous Stringdusters say, "We'll do it live," it comes with a smile.The rising bluegrass band from Charlottesville, Va. is on a six-week run, sharing the stage with like-minded picker...
Double-barreled night of bluegrass with Michigan band
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 2:01pmIf you hear "Handguns" at Crystal Bay Casino Saturday at 9 p.m., there's no need to hit the floor or run for the exits. Instead, fight your way to the front of the crowd in the Crown Room and ge...
Bluegrass doubleheader next week in the Blu Nightclub at MontBleu
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:56pmMaybe they out to call this one "Bleugrass."In a bluegrass doubleheader the Drew Emmitt Band and the Infamous Stringdusters will perform at 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at MontBleu in the Blu Nightc...
Growing Dead Winter Carpenters still fit into the Divided Sky
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 11/09/2011 - 1:52pmThe Dead Winter Carpenters are heating things up."We're touring, practicing and working really hard, putting it all together," said fiddle player Jenni Charles.The North Shore band coalesced fro...
Dad's LPs comes out rocking
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 11/03/2011 - 12:19pmSpider webs, dangling skeletons and orange-illuminating jackolanterns provided ambiance to Dad's LPs maiden voyage at Divided Sky on Thursday, Oct. 29. Although it was a band debut, the eclectic...
The truth about Pop Fiction: it's a funky good time
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:54pmWhether you are bringing "Jessie's Girl," "Jack and Diane" or the "Dancing Queen" to the 33rd annual Freakers Ball this Saturday, Oct. 29, the band Pop Fiction will have the music to make eveCop...
Former Blue Turtle answers call to rock with Dad's LPs
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/26/2011 - 3:37pmJay Seals has found an alternative to Blue Turtle Seduction.He is playing in an alternative rock-based band. Dad's LPs performs free on Thursday at a familiar Blue Turtle haunt, the Divided Sky....
The DAN BAND at Harrah's South Shore Room
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 9:25pm
Cult phenomenon The DAN BAND will perform at Harrah's South Shore Room December 3 at 7:30pm. Tickets are 29.50.
The Fab Four to perform at Harrah's
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 9:00pm
The Fab Four - Beatles Tribute band will perform on Saturday, November 26 at 7:30pm in Harrah's South Shore Room. Tickets are $30. With uncanny, note-for-note live renditions of Beatles' songs, the Fab Four will make you think your are watching the real thing.
Foghat performs live at Harrah's South Shore Room
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/23/2011 - 7:38pm
70's iconic band Foghat will be performing Saturday, November 12 at 7:30PM at Harrah's South Shore Room. Tickets are $33.
In 1971, wanting to give a more Rock ‘n Roll flavor to the blues-boogie music they were playing with "Savoy", Dave & Roger enlisted lead/slide guitarist Rod Price & bassist Tony Stevens, formed a new band, "Foghat", and the rest is part of Rock and Roll history.
American Legion hosts 18th Annual Oktoberfest
Submitted by admin on Sat, 10/22/2011 - 1:17pmThe American Legion is hosting their 18th Annual Oktoberfest
A Traditional German Dinner will be served at 5:00 pm (quanties limited, so arrive early!)$8 donation includes dinner and one drink
CASH ONLY band plays at 7:00 pm
All proceeds benefit the work of the American Legion Post 795
Halloween Dance at South Lake Tahoe Senior Center
Submitted by admin on Sun, 10/16/2011 - 12:34pm
Come and join us at the Halloween Dance! Featuring the 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band. All ages are welcome, costume is optional.
There will be prizes for: prettiest, most original, funniest and scariest costumes. $10 admission includes appetizers, desserts, wine, other beverages & a door prize ticket.
Please call Arline (530)545-1277 or Francine (530)541-8380 for more information.
Blues Cruise docks at Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 10/13/2011 - 9:25amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The Legendary Rhythm and Blues Cruise docks at Lake Tahoe for a night, giving music fans a two-hour taste of a vacation of a lifetime.The Tommy Castro Band performs at...
Fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant returns home
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 11:35pm
A procession made up of several law enforcement agencies passed through South Lake Tahoe late Wednesday night to deliver the body of fallen soldier U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, who was killed on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan.
U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant's body to arrive in Reno tonight
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 12:21pmThe body of U.S. Army Spc. Garrett Fant, who was killed on Sept. 26 in Afghanistan, will arrive at Reno Tahoe International Airport later tonight. Heavy snow forced the change. Family and friends left the Lake Tahoe Airport along with military personnel at around 6:45 p.m.
My kind of band - Chicago's Lubriphonic is
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 5:18pmLubriphonic, a Chicago band comprised of side players for high-profile bluesmen, has broken out in its own funky way.The group makes its second appearance in a year and third overall Oct. 6 in the ...
TRPA Announces Winners of Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Fri, 09/30/2011 - 2:53pmBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency announced the winners of the Lake Spirit Awards honoring "real people making real progress protecting Lake Tahoe" at their first-ever Community Appreciation Day event held on September 29 at TRPA's office.
BUSH Coming to Tahoe's MontBleu, Nov. 26
Submitted by tmg on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 2:23pmTo launch the ski season and “The Sound of Winter” in South Lake Tahoe, MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa and Heavenly Mountain Resort presents multi-platinum rock band BUSH on Saturday, Nov. 26. The band is celebrating the release of "The Sea of Memories," their first new album in 10 years, and their chart-topping lead single, “The Sound of Winter.”
Rainbow Dance Friday at the senior center
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 09/28/2011 - 10:02amEveryone of all ages is invited to come, enjoy listening and/or dancing to the great music of the 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band on Friday, Sept. 30. It is a "Rainbow Dance." Wearing multi-colors is opt...
Tahoe Toy Run
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 09/26/2011 - 8:36amThe 21st annual Tahoe Toy Run roll through South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Oct. 1, The South Lake Tahoe event is a major fundraiser for Christmas Cheer, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing food to needy families and Christmas toys to underprivileged children. Motorcycles will start at the Horizon Casino at Stateline beginning at 10 a.m. and parade down Highway 50, led by Santa Claus, to the Lake Tahoe Airport. Entertainment will include raffle prizes, auction, barbecue, and live music featuring the Cash Only band and Deep Fryed Mojo playing from noon to 8 p.m.
Legendary Bob Margolin hooks up with Reno's Jason King Band
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 09/23/2011 - 6:00amThe instructions were simple, inspirational and scary as hell."Steady Rollin'" Bob Margolin, who has performed with every blues star during the last four decades, including Muddy Waters for seve...
Oktoberfest at MontBleu
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 11:31pmMark your calendar for Saturday, Oct. 1 to celebrate Oktoberfest at the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Convention Center. Enjoy live music from The Gruber Family Band, Brews, Brats & Kraut in this seasonal tasting.
Average White Band at Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 09/20/2011 - 11:02pmThe Average White Band, performing at Harrah's Lake Tahoe on Saturday, Sept. 24, are widely regarded as one of the best soul and funk touring bands.
Songs of War are a good thing with Lonnie Jordan
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:48amSometimes fans at War concerts are surprised to hear so many familiar songs.The band has recorded numerous hits since 1969, including "Low Rider," "Cisco Kid," "Spill the Wine," "Summer,RCopy...
TRPA Announces Community Appreciation Day and Lake Spirit Awards
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 09/15/2011 - 10:41amBy Kristi Boosman
The Tahoe Regional Planning Agency is hosting a Community Appreciation Day event on Thursday, September 29 from 4 - 7 pm to celebrate the Tahoe Basin community's commitment to protecting Lake Tahoe.
This fun, family event will include bluegrass music by local band, Bison, a free BBQ dinner, activities for the kids, an ice cream social hosted by members of TRPA's Governing Board and Advisory Planning Commission, and demonstration booths explaining TRPA's mission.
