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Brad Paisley plays with charm, generosity

Brad Paisley showed off with quite a lot of surprises during his concert with Easton Corbin and the Band Perry at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys Saturday in Stateline."It is such a plea...

South Tahoe ​Wooden Boat Classic set for Friday and Saturday

Event Date: 
July 27, 2012 - 12:00pm

The South Tahoe Wooden Boat Classic, a Vintage Boat Show for Charity is the Antique and Classic Boat Society, Inc., Northern California/Lake Tahoe Chapter's only ACBS-judged boat show. The 5th annual 2012 boat show is featured July 27-28 at the Tahoe Keys Marina & Yacht Club will display 70 antique and classic boats and gift $12,250 to local charities.

Music at The Moose Outdoor Concert with Trey Stone Band to Benefit Tahoe Arts Project

When the South Lake Tahoe arts community calls out, Trey Stone and his band are there to headline the show. The community is invited to join the Trey Stone Band for three hours of R&B, funk and soul at an outdoor concert — Music at the Moose — to benefit the Tahoe Arts Project at 5 p.m. today, Wednesday, July 25, at the Moose Lodge, 961 Eloise Avenue in South Lake Tahoe.
The cost is $10 for adults and free for children. Dished up for purchase at this community benefit concert include burgers and hot dogs, soda, ice cream, and more. There's a cash bar available and a raffle will be held. All proceeds benefit the Tahoe Arts Project.

Tahoe South summer 2012 brings action-packed celebrity golf, headlining comedy, concerts and family events

Heavy-hitting comedy, celebrity golf and blockbuster concerts make for a sizzling summer at Tahoe South with an dynamic lineup that includes legendary actor-comedian Robin Williams; hall-of-fame athletes teeing it up at the American Century Championship and Grammy award-winning pop-rock group, Maroon 5.

Jesse Kalin to showcase his original music at the historic Valhalla Boathouse Theatre

Event Date: 
August 13, 2012 - 7:00pm

On Monday August 13, 2012 at the Valhalla Boathouse Theatre in South Lake Tahoe, Jesse Kalin will take center stage performing his original music in an intimate concert setting. With over 20 original songs written, Jesse will share material that has not been heard before.

July 2012 Lake Tahoe Concerts: Maroon 5, Brad Paisley, Sublime, The Beach Boys

July is the start of the Harvey's Outdoor summer concert series and all the big acts are playing in the great outdoors at Lake Tahoe.
Check out the playlist from Jack Durst at Fabulous Lake Tahoe here.

Here's what's coming for the rest of July:

July 15 Beach Boys 50th Annaversary tour @ Harvey's outdoor ampetheatre
July 17 Sinjin Hawke w/ Zora Jones @ Crystal Bay CLub

Rock of ages: Burgett rolls back time and reconnects fans

ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. - Sometimes the band credit must be shared with the fans because they're the ones who often make the experience. Fans of nearly 50 years came out last Tuesday to see the legend...

American blend of music from Houston Jones

A music fan would be challenged to find a band as skilled as Houston Jones or a player as educated as its bassist.The group's name comes from guitarist Glenn Houston and lead singer Travis Jones...

Golden Bear Events Thanks Community for 4th of July Participation

Golden Bear Events would like to thank the community of South Lake Tahoe for the success of the Inaugural Community Wide 4th of July Parade and Celebration. Parade participants and vendors came from primarily Meyers, Stateline, and South Lake Tahoe. Several new businesses, like The Oven, the Yum Truck, and Lake Tahoe Custom Cycles were happy to be a part of something as new as they.

Q & A with Nkulee Dube

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Nkulee Dube performs Thursday and Friday at Lake Tahoe along with Tosh Meets Marley, an all-star band featuring Fully Fullwood, Tony Chin, Jawge Hughes, Vince Black an...

Pablo Cruise headlines A Concert Under the Stars Wednesday

Dave Jenkins returns to Carson City for his second performance at A Concert Under the Stars, a fundraiser for The Greenhouse Project, July 11 with his band, Pablo Cruise.
Jenkins performed four years ago for the inaugural event, which takes place at Café at Adele’s, but his love of music began at a tender age.

Katchafire is hot topic for Tahoe Reggae Festival

The New Zealand band Katchafire is the buzz of the Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival.Members of each of the festival's bands who spoke with Lake Tahoe Action singled out Katchafire."I definitely am loo...

Music on the South Lake Tahoe Library Green

Bring a blanket, a picnic and the family for an hour of beautiful music on the lawn outside the South Lake Tahoe Branch Library. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, this free community event is happening Wednesdays through July from 6 to 7 pm. Artists featured include:

Free music at Valhalla includes STHS band

Win a VIP Grand Prize to the Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival June 30 at MontBleu

The Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival kicks off MontBleu's outdoor Summer Concert Series, June 30 featuring Pepper, Katchafire, J Boog, Keyser Soze, The Mark Sexton Band, UpRising, Squarefield Massive and more. Go here for details on how to win a Grand Prize VIP weekend at MontBleu Resort, Casino & Spa to see the show.

Neil Young and Crazy Horse confirmed for Tahoe

Neil Young and Crazy Horse's first tour since 2004 will include Lake Tahoe.The band will perform Thursday, Aug. 9, at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys, said John Packer, the director of e...

Summer vacation at South Lake Tahoe promises beach fun and food, music and memories

As David Letterman rhetorically asks: Hey kids, do you like the rock n' roll? Two outdoor concert venues at South Lake Tahoe will be filled with superstar performers, plus there's dozens of outdoor competitions and family events, fireworks extravaganzas and the country’s biggest celebrity golf tournament that has Tahoe South positioned as summer’s hot spot for entertainment, outdoor recreation and events.

Beatles vs. Stones debate amplified

Talk about an old score.The debate about who was the greatest band, The Beatles or the Rolling Stones has been going on for a half-century. (The answer is revealed at the end of this story.)A pa...

CD Release of 'Welcome Back To Markleeville' at Cutthroat Saloon

"Welcome Back To Markleeville" a music CD by Beans Sousa and Friends, includes duets with Lacy J. Dalton, Mary McCaslin, and The Slade Rivers Band. A portion of the proceeds will go to "The Fund To Stock Trophy Fish" in The Carson River, overseen by Todd Sodaro, owner of The Carson River Resort. The CD will be released on Saturday April 28 Opening Day California Stream Fishing) with a performance at The Cutthroat Saloon inside The Wolf Creek Inn at 7pm that evening.

Warbringer's first visit to Lake Tahoe includes thrash metal

Thrash metal band Warbringer finally comes to Tahoe Friday, April 20, when it plays on the sixth annual "Spring Meltdown" at the Whiskey Dick's Saloon.Founded in 2004, the band will come to the ...

Los Lobos continues to break ground, rock out venues

Los Lobos is certainly a band to be admired and emulated by younger musicians. Now more than 30 years into its career, the band from East Los Angeles has created one of the most enviable catalog...

Lotus and guests at MontBleu Theater

Mix one part rock, one part electronic and add a dash of jam and you get the international sensation Lotus, which will take the stage for the first time at MontBleu on April 20. Special guests, Eskmo, Lynx and Bass Heavy’s eclectic mix of music complements the evening jam session. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show begins at 8 p.m.

Jesse Kalin 'Lonesome Highway'

Video location in Lake Tahoe. Filmed and co produced by Jackie Dauzat. Music and lyrics by Jesse Kalin. For more go to www.jessekalin.com and follow him on Facebook here.

Here is the official release:

Local singer and songwriter Jesse Kalin has just released a new single. Yet another great original song, it’s called, Lonesome Highway.

Yonder Mountain String Band's old-time music with state-of-the-art technology

After almost 14 years of existence, Yonder Mountain String Band is still expanding musical horizons and taking its high country sound on the road to its ever-expanding fan base. The Colorado gro...

South Tahoe Earth Day

South Tahoe Earth Day is back at the Bijou Community Park this year, across from the Lake Tahoe Community College, 1099 Al Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe on Saturday, April 28, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This year's Earth Day has something for everyone, including a new Speaker Corner with talks on Tahoe Tessie, the history of Lake Tahoe, our edible Sierra and more. Our Kid Zone will be full of recycle-themed arts and crafts like

Saturday marks fourth annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith

The 4th annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith will be on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Sierra-at-Tahoe. This year the memorial gathering will also benefit Operation Rebound.

Give a hoot and check out the Hooch at the American Legion hall

There's no need to sneak booze into Saturday's show in the American Legion hall. Not only is there a bar, the Smugglin' Hooch Band will be in attendance.

Head for the Hills does just that as bluegrass comes to Sierra Nevada

Head for the Hills is stringing along a Colorado tradition.The Fort Collins band is the latest bluegrass band to come out of the Rocky Mountain state which was the home of Hot Rize and has produ...

Monkeying around with a ukulele leads to a serious jazz project

Check out this trio: fresh powder, microbrewed beer and a jazz ukulele band.If the latter component is a bit startling, just imagine how Thelonious Monk might react."It's a lot easier to twirl a...

Diamond Peak’s 12th Annual Dummy Downhill

Diamond Peak will continue the tradition of the Dummy Downhill on April 1, 2012. This will be the 12th year for the community’s favorite event of the season.
Participants build a dummy on skis or a snowboard that gets launched off a big jump on Showoff run. Categories include Best Crash, Longest Jump, Most Creative, Shortest Distance and whatever else the judges decide to make up.

Movie Review: Hit film 'The Hunger Games' lives up to hype

The blockbuster film "The Hunger Games," now at the Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, is an entertaining sci-fi film that has broken box-office records nationwide. Its chief virtue is the star, Jennifer Lawrence, as Katniss Everdeen, who lives with her widowed mother and younger sister Primrose Everdeen (Willow Shields). They are in district 12 of the world government which has replaced all others worldwide following a disastrous world war.

3rd time's a charm: Melvin Seals and the JGB return to Mo's

Melvin Seals is keeping Jerry Garcia's spirit alive with his group Melvin Seals & JGB. An 18-year member of the Jerry Garcia Band, Seals headlines a Sunday night show at Mo's place in South Lake...

Fishing report for March 21-27

Here is this week's fishing report covering rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon. This report is for the week of March 21-27.

Spring dance to benefit Sierra Nevada Alliance

Dance into Spring with Bison and the Smugglin Hooch Jug Band on Saturday, March 31 beginning at 7:30 at the American Legion in South Lake Tahoe. This is a benefit for the Sierra Nevada Alliance. Suggested donation of $10 is appreciated! For more information please contact: Carissa@sierranevadaalliance.org.

Fourth Annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith

The 4th Annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith will be on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Sierra-at-Tahoe. This year we will also benefit Operation Rebound. Celebration of Life Pot Luck after Skiing at the American Legion Post 795 beginning at 4 pm.

American Legion St. Paddy's Day Dinner

Come to the American Legion Post #795 for the annual St. Paddy's Day Dinner on this Saturday, March 17, from 5 pm to 7 pm. Cost is $8 for dinner of corned beef cabbage with all the trimmings. No-host bar and music by the Cash Only Band will be on hand for a great evening - this is a locals favorite tradition. See you there!

Drive-By Truckers pull over at Harrah's Lake Tahoe

Two of the most storied musical towns south of Memphis and Nashville are Muscle Shoals, Ala., and Athens, Ga. Those are the hometowns of the founders of perhaps today's hottest alt country band ...

Fourth Annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith set for April 7

The 4th Annual Memorial Celebration in Honor of Sgt. Timothy Smith will be on Saturday, April 7, 2012 at Sierra-at-Tahoe. This year we will also benefit Operation Rebound. Celebration of Life Pot Luck after Skiing at the American Legion Post 795 beginning at 4 pm.

Celebration of Celtic music planned

Dream Spirit Baroque Band will present a concert of Celtic music in celebration of St. Patrick's Day, from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. March 17, at the Toccata Center for the Performing Arts in Incline Villag...

Dream Spirit Baroque Band headlines on St. Patty’s Day

Tahoe twinbill at Legion Hall with DWC and Dad's LPs

Lake Tahoe Action's 2011 Band of the Year play a show Friday which will be opened by a band which might make a run at next year's title.The Dead Winter Carpenters, which last month packed the Cr...

311 with special guests The Dirty Heads at MontBleu

The popular American rock group 311 takes the stage March 6 performing an array of chart-topping songs from their 10 albums. Their latest album, Universal Pulse, released earlier this year includes hit singles, “Sunset in July” and “Count Me In.”
The Dirty Heads, reggae rock band from Southern California, kicks off the show with a melodic style that includes hip hop and punk genres. Their debut album, “Any Port in a Storm,” was released in 2008.

Kudos & Kindness: Community support will keep the music going

Community support will keep the music goingThe band will play on. The Capital City Community Band would like to thank the citizens of Carson City and surrounding areas for the kind generosity and h...

Hawaiian rock 'n' roll at MontBleu

Iration will spread warm Hawaii- and California-inspired music to chilly Lake Tahoe.The band performs at 9 p.m. Saturday with special guests Trevor Hall and Thrive at the MontBleu Resort and Cas...

Mardi Gras Dance on Friday

Everyone, of all ages, is invited to the "Mardi Gras Dance" from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.The 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band will play a variety of great music for liste...

Mardi Gras Dance on Friday

Everyone, of all ages, is invited to the "Mardi Gras Dance" from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.The 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band will play a variety of great music for liste...

Grammy Awards had plenty of connections with Lake Tahoe

The Beach Boys are back.The legendary rock 'n' roll band will perform July 15 at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Tickets go on sale March...

Grammy Awards had plenty of connections with Lake Tahoe

The Beach Boys are back.The legendary rock 'n' roll band will perform July 15 at the Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys as part of the Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series. Tickets go on sale March...

Local musician Jesse Kalin announces the hiring of new personal manager

Refining his sound by ‘going solo’ local singer and songwriter Jesse Kalin is pleased to announce the hiring of personal manager, Karen Estes of Estes Management Company.

Jesse and Karen first worked together when she worked at Caesars Tahoe and Jesse was getting started with his career. Their hope is to bring the best of Jesse’s music to every one , performing in Lake Tahoe and in cities such as Reno, Sacramento, San Francisco and beyond! “The sky is the limit with the passion and talent that Jesse beholds.” Says Estes.

Big Head Todd is forever blue

Once you get the blues, you don't leave.So don't expect Big Head Todd and the Monsters' 10th studio album to be a one-time exploration into the blues. Certainly the band will always be rockers, ...

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