Tahoe Music & Festivals - Summer 2015

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Summer in Tahoe and the surrounding area offers a rockin’ good time this festival season. From the Sierra to the Bay Area, there’s more music and fun festivals to keep you dancing all summer long. Bask in the sun, party under the stars, and enjoy the line

up of outdoor fun. Get your tickets online and if a show is sold out, check out Craigslist and Facebook. For more live music and Tahoe and Truckee, check out the Entertainment section in every edition of Tahoe Weekly or visit TheTahoeWeekly.com.

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival | Courtesy TCDA

THE SUMMER AWAY

Harvey’s Outdoor Concert Series

Tahoe City Solstice Festival

Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival

Wanderlust

June 11-Sept. 9 | Stateline

June 18-21 | Tahoe City

July 3 | Northstar

July 16-19 | Squaw Valley

Harvey’s brings out the big guns for this year’s Outdoor Concert Series, kicking off on June 11 with Brad Paisley, Harvey’s then continues to blow up summer with Aerosmith on July 3. July’s lineup features Imagine Dragons on July 18, Train on July 21 and Kenny Chesney on July 22. Jackson Browne will perform Aug. 7, Elton John returns on Aug. 8, followed by Slightly Stoopid on Aug. 13. Country artist Dierks Bentley will bring his Sounds of Summer tour to Tahoe on Aug. 23. The summer series wraps with Sammy Hagar on Sept. 5 and The Dave Matthews Band on Sept. 9.

Celebrate the start of summer with the annual Solstice Festival featuring the Farmers’ Market, Solstice Stroll Classic Car Show, live music at local venues, Tahoe City Wine Walk, North Tahoe Plein Air Open events, the Solstice Sip ‘n’ Shop, and kickoff of the summer Concerts at Commons Beach. The great outdoors take center stage during the events, guided tours, clinics and more at the Alpenglow Mountain Festival and during Adventure Sports Week.

Northstar hosts the 9 annual Beerfest & Bluegrass Festival in The Village featuring live music from top Bluegrass bands including Grant Farm and The McCoy Tyler Band. With more than 30 local and regional breweries on tap, special children’s treats and activities, there is plenty to do.

Reggae in the Hills June 12-14 | San Andreas Get your irie on at this reggae extravaganza featuring uniquely designed stages with amazing lighting, extravagant shading structures, rich visuals and theatrical prop design. Headliners include Ky-mani Marley, Don Carlos, Bushman, Kabaka Pyramid, Stick Figure, House of Shem, E.N Young and more.

TOCCATA Summer MusicFest June 17-23 | Local venues The Tahoe Symphony Orchestra and Chorus kicks off its 10th Summer MusicFest with “Going For Baroque: Summer Solstice Series.” This festival is a tribute to the Classical and Baroque Masters, TOCCATA’s forte and features guest flutist, Josue Casillas.

Valhalla Summer Festival June 17-Aug. 26 | South Lake Tahoe The Valhalla Art, Music & Theatre Festival is a unique celebration of music, theater and the visual arts. The festival is set against the magnificent backdrop of Lake Tahoe and the Tallac Historic Site. In its 34th year, the Festival begins in mid-June with events and activities that continue throughout August. Highlights include master Scottish fiddler, Alasdair Fraser, and Beppe Gambetta, a true live master innovator of the acoustic guitar, along with Calidanza, bringing a fusion of traditional Mexican folk and contemporary dance.

Add a production of “Midsummers Night Dream,” comedy and music on the lawn with local artists for a summer of fun.

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Sierra Nevada World Music Festival June 19-21 | Boonville Epiphany Artists present another intriguing lineup of the best in roots reggae and world music on two stages and in our late night Dance Hall. Come sing, dance and drum. Welcome the summer sun and embrace the sweet sounds of reggae and world music. This festival unites music and nature lovers from throughout the world.

Headliners include Jimmy Cliff, Thievery Corporation, Steel Pulse, Common Kings, Soul Syndicate, The Mighty Diamonds, Big Youth and more.

Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival June 27 | Stateline The 3rd annual Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival returns with a reggae festival featuring an impressive lineup of artists to kick of the Hard Rock’s Base Jam concert series with co-headliners, Iration and Matisyahu. Also performing are top reggae groups The Green, Don Carlos, Fortunate Youth, Vokab Kompany and Squarefield Massive.

High Sierra Music Fest July 2-5 | Quincy This four-day festival features an eclectic mix of some of the most famous national and international names in jam band, newgrass and funk. Other represented genres include bluegrass, roots rock, electronica, reggae, jazz and afrobeat. The festival also offers films, movement play shops, yoga and Pilates. This years headliners include The String Cheese Incident, The California Honey Drops, Galactic, Boombox and more.

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4th of July celebrations July 3-4 | Local venues

Looking for a great way to spend the July weekend in Lake Tahoe? Look no further than the live music, festivities, parades, fun runs, old-fashioned games and lots of fireworks to light up the Sierra with two days of firework celebrations from the shores of Lake Tahoe to Truckee.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival July 10-Aug. 23 | Sand Harbor State Park Imagine your toes in the sand, a fantastic bottle of wine nearby, a gourmet meal in hand along a performance of Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet” or the musical “The Fantasticks” all while basking in Lake Tahoe sunset. And, the Monday Night Showcase features a lineup of live entertainment and musical performances including “Broadway on the Beach,” an annual celebration of Broadway favorites, the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Beatles at the Beach, the Sierra Nevada Ballet, the Reno Jazz Orchestra, “Perfectly Frank,” with Bobby Caldwell and performances by Truckee’s InnerRhythms.

Art, Wine and Music Festival July 11 | Squaw Valley The Village at Squaw bursts with color, taste and sound as fine artists, craftsmakers, performers and musicians come to participate in this two-day event. The Art, Wine & Music Festival features wine tasting, performance stages, restaurants, shops and walkways lined with fine art booths and exhibits.

Lake Tahoe Bluegrass Festival July 11 | Stateline The inaugural Lake Tahoe Bluegrass Festival brings together Grammy-award winning musicians and artists for an all-day music event featuring Greensky Bluegrass, The Del McCoury Band, Jerry Douglas’ Earls of Leicester, The David Grisman Sextet and New Monsoon as part of the Base Jam series.

Wanderlust Yoga Festival is an all-out, ecstatic yoga celebration. The festival brings together the world’s leading yoga teachers, top musical acts, renowned speakers, exquisite chefs and thrilling performers, weaving together an experience that surprises and delights. Musical performances include Michael Franti, MC Yogi, Thievery Corporation and Rob Garza, along with many others.

California World Music Festival July 16-19 | Nevada City A world of music under the cool, tall pines of the Sierra Foothills featuring eight stages of music from around the world, camping with family and friends, workshops, international food, crafts and kids’ activities. The festival features Beats Antique, King Sunny Ade & His African Beat, Todo Mundo and Buffy St. Marie.

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival July 22-24 | Tahoe City A highlight of summer in Tahoe City is the Lake Tahoe Dance Festival, known for bringing its first-rate artists from around the world. Enjoy this year’s diverse program celebrating the innovators of dance from classic works that helped shape the art form to the most promising choreographers of today.

Bass Camp III July 25 | South Lake Tahoe The Bass Camp Festival creates highprofile electronic dance music events year-round at seasoned, iconic venues and unique, undiscovered locations all along the west coast, but with its strong roots in Lake Tahoe, its return for the annual flagship Bass Camp Festival. This festival lineup includes Zeds Dead, Kill The Noise, Savoy, UZ and Tommie Sunshine.

Base Jam July 30 | South Lake Tahoe Ziggy Marley co-headlines with Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue bringing more reggae to Tahoe. Marley and Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, a funk, rock, jazz and hip-hop band promise to heat up the BaseJam Summer 2015 Outdoor Concert Series at Hard Rock.

Guitarfish Music Fest

Nevada City Film Festival

July 30-Aug. 2 | Cisco Grove

Sept. 10-13 | Nevada City

This three-day family friendly celebration of art, music and community works to raise awareness of overfishing and pollution in the world’s oceans and provides education for stewardship of fresh watersheds, rivers and streams. Headliners include Tiny Universe, Kinky, Dead Winter Carpenters, Afrolicious, Con Brio, Polyrhythmics, Guitarfish Guitarmageddon, Jelly Bread, Mojo Green and more.

Enjoy world-class independent films and meet filmmakers from across the globe all in a festive environment. This festival highlights independent and international films, live comedy, workshops and local filmmakers.

July 31-Aug. 6 | Incline Village, Nev. If classical is what your looking for, look no further then to a magical musical experience at Sierra Nevada College. In its fourth season, Lake Tahoe SummerFest offers an array of classical music favorites performed by a dream orchestra comprised of the top players from the most renowned orchestras in the country. From Mozart to Mendelssohn, Beethoven to Bach, there is something for everyone in this year’s program.

Sept. 11 | Squaw Valley Battle of the bands meets battle of the wings in this unique event that raises money for Tahoe Institute of Natural Sciences. Participants pay $5 or $10 for voting tokens and wander the Village experiencing some of the region’s bands while sampling Squaw Valley’s hot wing recipes. At the end of the evening, only one band and one wing will reign supreme.

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Lake Tahoe SummerFest

Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings

Outside Lands Aug 7-9 | San Francisco The Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival offers an amazing lineup of some of the best musicians around. Join Elton John, Wilco, Mumford & Sons, The Black Keys and Ben Harper. With plenty of music, food, fun, comedy and more, this festival will be a rockin’ good time.

Trails & Vistas

Brews, Jazz & Funk

Sept. 12 & 19 | Local venues

Aug. 8-9 | Squaw Valley Festivalgoers may sip on a wide array of tasty beers from 40 breweries, as well as enjoy an incredible line-up of music on both days. Music headliners include Thick Newton, The Revivalists, Mingo Fishtrap, the Rebirth Brass Band and more.

Lake Tahoe Music Festival Aug 18-22 | Local venues Enjoy beautiful music on the lakefront and other intimate settings on the West Shore, Tahoe City and Truckee. The Lake Tahoe Music Festival Academy Orchestra features soloists Chris Kachain, renowned guitarist for the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Minnesota Orchestra, and Laurie Hamilton, concertmaster for the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra. This summer enjoy the music of Mozart, Schubert and Haydn.

Burning Man Aug. 30-Sept. 6 | Black Rock City, Nev. A city in the desert. A culture of possibility. A network of dreamers and doers. One of the biggest festivals of the year, Burning Man brings experiences to people in grand, awe-inspiring and joyful ways that lift the human spirit, address social problems and inspire a sense of culture, community and personal engagement. A life changing and transformative experience that brings music, art and creativity together along with 60,000 people to dance, play, love and be.

Alpen Wine Festival Sept. 6 | Squaw Valley Listen to live music and sample wine.

This festival event includes a silent auction and raffle to benefit Can Do MS.

Trails & Vistas offer two locations to hike and enjoy live performances and art installations while taking in the beautiful surroundings of Tahoe at Spooner Lake on Sept. 12 and at Donner Ski Ranch on Sept. 19. The World Music Concert held on Sept. 12 at Sand Harbor features the Pacific Mambo Orchestra, Peter Joseph Burtt and King Tide, world-renowned violinist Scarlet Rivera, Jazz harpist Motoshi Kosako, Tahoe Bagpiper Sean Cummings, double neck guitarist Ian Ethan and the Tsurunokai Taiko Drummers.

Extraordinary Entertainment In An Exceptional Setting

American River Music Festival Sept. 18-21 | Coloma Many years ago, the magic of the American River put a spell on some friends who were river guides and loved to play music.

The spell cast the crazy notion to create a music festival to be held throughout the friendly river community of Coloma-Lotus. The 9th American River Music Festival features Nicki Bluhm and the Gramblers, The Shook Twins, The Painted Horses, The Infamous String Dusters and more.

The Greatest Love Story Ever Told

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Lost Sierra Hoe Down Sept. 24-27 | Graeagle The Lost Sierra Hoedown is a weekend of simple outdoor living and humanproduced music you can dance to. With more folk, country, bluegrass and Americana than you stomp your boot to. This hoedown raises funds and awareness for the re-opening of Johnsville Historic Ski Bowl.

The Lost Sierra Hoedown Lineup offers one-of-a-kind, artfully crafted musical adventures headlined by Miner, The Haunted Windchimes, Good Luck Thrift and more.

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The World’s Longest Running Musical Book and lyrics by Tom Jones / Music by Harvey Schmidt

July 10 - August 23

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Bluesdays at Squaw Valley

If your soul craves guitar riffs in the pentatonic scale and vocals that come from somewhere deeper than the diaphragm, head to Squaw Valley and indulge in some of the countries hottest up and coming blues musicians. Tuesdays are a music double header with concerts at High Camp starting at noon followed by music in The Village at 6 p.m. The summer of blues kicks off on June 16 with self-taught guitar legend Coco Montoya.

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Milton Merlos Darcy and Lucas Milton Merlos Darcy and Lucas Tim Snider Trio Milton Merlos Tim Snider Hans Eberbach Milton Merlos Darcy and Lucas Milton Merlos TBD TBD

VILLAGE AT SQUAW VALLEY

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are home to a myriad of talented regional musicians and there’s an opportunity to see them perform almost any night of the week.

Put that wallet back in your pocket, dust off your dancing boots and get ready for six nights of juicy jams every week.

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6:30 P.M.

Matt Connable Band Deckheads Air Force Band (Friday) Groove Foundry Jo Mama Montana Drop Theory The Blues Monsters Sneaky Creatures Moonalice Trey Stone & Remmel Déjà vu

Live at Lakeview Commons

Head to Lakeview Commons on Thursday nights for a chance to boogie down in the sand with local and regional bands playing each week. Enjoy some grub from the local vendors or take advantage of paddleboard rentals available on the beach and enjoy the music from the water.

Parking is limited, however a free bike valet service is offered and extra parking is available at the South Lake Tahoe Recreation Center.

Concerts at Commons Beach

Truckee Thursdays & Music in the Park

Music in the Park

Truckee River Regional Park is the place to be on Wednesday nights as musicians take the stage at the “Salty” Gebhardt Amphitheater and let the music flow. Pack a picnic, a blanket and some good company and kick back on the lawn each week for an evening of hot tunes.

THURSDAY |

Kings Beach

6 P.M.

Coco Montoya with The Blues Monsters John Nemeth Ron Hacker Lydia Pense & Cold Blood Haden Sayers Mark Hummel Band with Little Charlie Baty Hammish Anderson Chris Cain Terry Hanck The Stone Foxes The Blues Monsters Carolyn Wonderland TBD

WEDNESDAY |

With so many festivals in the area, it’s easy to get a bit carried away. Now you may be starting to regret spending your entire summer music budget on that VIP pass to catch your favorite bands all on the same stage, but have no fear. Tahoe and Truckee

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Raymond Victor Band Tubaluba World’s Finest Fish Out of Water Rian Basilio & The Roosters Dad’s LPs The Lil’ Smokies Polyrhythmics Scott Pemberton Lavish Green

THURSDAY |

Truckee Thursdays

What happens when you mix equal parts live music, local food and farmers’ market, hand-made creations from local vendors and plenty of family friendly fun? A street faire that has to be experienced to be truly appreciate, Truckee Thursdays has become a beloved event that brings the community together each week from June to August.

FRIDAY |

Dip your toes in the sand and enjoy the sunset over the lake serenaded by some of Tahoe’s best musicians. Enjoy locally sourced meals from regional food trucks and dance the evening away.

From local funk masters Drop Theory to the honky tonk twang of Miss Lonely Hearts, The weekend begins with great music at Kings Beach State Recreation Area.

The fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down; drop by one of the local haunts to keep dancing.

Whether it’s a DJ spinning at the Tourist Club or a funky band rocking Moody’s Bistro Bar & Beats or a local musician at Coffeebar, there’s plenty more to enjoy.

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The Far West The Jeff Jones Trio Junk Parlor Jo Mama Free Peoples The Brothers Stout McKenna Faith Bazooka Zoo The Hooten Hallers Steven Roth Con Brio |

“Put that wallet back in your pocket, dust off your dancing boots and get ready for six nights of juicy jams every week.”

Heavenly Village Concert Series

FRIDAY & SATURDAY |

Enjoy strolling through the Heavenly Village each weekend for a chance to catch some great music talent. Bringing local talent including The Electric Jimmys and Tracorum along with bands from across the country such as the Lounge Lizards, the variety of music is sure to please a wide audience.

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Klodz Circuit Lounge Lizards Groove Session Dad’s LPs Idea Team 40 Watt Hype The Bumptet Tuba Luba Jess Kalin & Cool Black Kettle (Sunday) World’s Finest Spun Hippo Rebel Soul Kitchen Dwellers Worn Out Welcome Mind X Drought Relief Bison Black Star Safari Mark McKay Rainbow Girls Low Flying Birds Island of Black & White Little Brother Mark Sexton Band

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Drop Theory Groove Foundry Miss Lonely Hearts Buddy Emmer Band Rapplesauce Achilles Wheel The Wrinkle

Concerts at Commons Beach

Aah, Sunday, one more day of relaxation before the regular workweek. After enjoying a day cruising the Truckee River Bike Path or exploring downtown Tahoe City, head to Commons Beach for an afternoon of live music. The kids can enjoy climbing around in the playground while the parents enjoy sampling some bites from the local food trucks.

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Rad Dad Super Band Patrick Nevins Moody’s Jazz Camp Kids CW & Mr. Spoons Mondo Mariscal Laalup Coburn Station TBA Paige Anderson & The Fearless Kin Sierra Dawn Little Monsters

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Montana & Groove Foundry | 3 p.m.

Mojo Green & Sugarcane Jane | 3 p.m.

Allmond Bros Clan SambaDá Joy and Madness Trey Stone Band with Kendall & The Beer Gardeners | 3 p.m.

Mumbo Gumbo Honey Island Swamp Band Con Brio Brothers Comatose New Monsoon Devon Allman Band & The Roemers 3 p.m.

Flexion | ARTown

Biggest Little festivals

When the sun goes down

by Jenn Sheridan

What better way to top off a day exploring the mountains around Lake Tahoe than dancing the night away with some of the regions best musicians? When the sun goes down, these venues light up and keep the party going late into the night.

Be sure to stop by for a night at the club or a chance to catch the latest acts to pass through town.

Rock the Boat

by Jenn Sheridan

Escape the basin and head to the Biggest Little City for a chance to experience the culture and heritage that built the Silver State. From art and music to motorcycles and blue jeans, Reno offers a chance to celebrate the most unique parts of the region’s culture. Don’t forget to check out the festivals in Carson City and Sparks, as well.

June 12-14 | JA Nugget | Sparks, Nev. Known as being one of the premiere country music venues in the region, The JA Nugget hosts three days of music and fun.

With headlining acts including the Charlie Daniels Band, country music DJs, line dancing lessons, karaoke contests and a Cowboy pub crawl, the weekend is sure to be jam packed with Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall and Barbecue as the central hub.

Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival June 19-20 Eldorado Resort Casino | Reno, Nev. Fire up the grill for Reno’s unofficial kickoff to summer during the BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival. More than 40 microbreweries from around the world will tap the kegs for one of the biggest beer tasting events in the region paired with two days of live music and grilled meals.

Enjoy shows from headlining acts including Smash Mouth and Toad the Wet Sprocket, as well as local acts such as the Buddy Emmer Blues Band and The Blues Monsters.

Nevada Humanities Chautauqua June 19-26 Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev. Celebrate the rich culture of the Silver State with one of the longest-running Chautauqua festivals in the nation. This year’s event focuses on the wilderness with workshops, presentations, book discussions and more centered on the outdoor world. The festival features Carine McCandless, author of the memoir “The Wild Truth,” and sister of Chris McCandless, the subject of “Into the Wild.”

Artown July 1-Aug. 1 | Reno, Nev. For the month of July, the community of Reno celebrates local arts and culture with more than 500 events ranging from live music, dance, theater and visual art installations, workshops and multicultural events. Enjoy Monday Night Music series paired with family friendly activities including painting, reading and balloon art. Each Tuesday brings a performance from local dance companies.

Enjoy world music on Wednesday nights and movies each Friday.

Compression! Art & Fire July 25 | Reno, Nev. Celebrate the allure of fire during this Burning Man-inspired event. Spend the day enjoying youth and performance groups as they entertain the crowd. After the sun goes down, the performances light up with large-scale propane flame effects. Enjoy viewing mutant vehicles and workshops that incorporate fire including glass blowing, welding and blacksmithing.

Northern Nevada Pride Festival July 25 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev. Northern Nevada Pride supports Build Our Center with a day of music, art and educational booths. The event kicks off with a parade followed by plenty of time to explore the vendor booths and projects.

Jazz and Beyond: Carson City Music Festival Aug. 7-23 | Carson City, Nev. The Mile High Jazz Band Association presents more than 60 performances and 100 performers presenting the best of regional jazz, blues, bluegrass, Latin and more. Each Sunday, a special afternoon concert will take place on the ground of the Legislature. Most events are free.

Reno Tahoe Music Festival Aug. 21-22 | Bartley Ranch | Reno, Nev. Pack a picnic and enjoy two nights of music under the stars. Presented by the Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association, the Reno Tahoe Music Festival brings some of the best Country, Rock, Jazz and Pop to the area.

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Have you seen “Into the Wild?”

Meet Carine McCandless, sister of Chris McCandless, the subject of the film in a VIP reception and talk for the Nevada Humanities Festival on June 23.

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Reno Greek Festival Aug. 21-23 St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church Enjoy authentic Greek cuisine crafted by the members of the St. Anthony’s Greek Orthodox Church and discover Greek culture through dance, music and crafts. Explore the market for unique Greek imports including jewelry, music and food.

Street Vibrations Fall Rally Sept. 23-27 | Reno, Nev. Enjoy motorcycle heaven during an annual celebration of music, metal and choppers.

Enjoy live music on six outdoor stages, more than 250 vendors, a custom bike builder’s expo, and tattoo and body art expo.

Blue Jean Jam Oct. 2-4 | Reno, Nev. This three-day lifestyle festival celebrates the iconic fashion staple in everyone’s closet in the town where blue jeans were invented. Learn more about the blue jean history and celebrate its invention with rock and country music concerts, a retail marketplace and a film festival.

Hitting the clubs in Stateline The Montbleu Casino is home to some of the hottest club scenes on the lake. The Opal Ultra Lounge has been hailed as one of the best bachelor and bachelorette party spots around with hot go-go dancers, heart-thumping DJs and body painting nightly. VIP packages and bottle service are available, as well.

Look out for the fresh face on the block. Hard Rock Hotel & Casino opened this winter bringing rock ‘n’ roll to the South Shore. Vinyl at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino hosts headlining bands every weekend and the Splash Day Club is the spot to hear music while relaxing in the cabana.

Catch a show in Crystal Bay From concerts to comedy, the Crystal Bay Casino delivers on live performances.

Headliners such as Les Claypool, Talib Kweli, Slightly Stoopid and Macy Gray, as well as a long list of cover bands including Super Diamond, Zepperella and Purple Haze have shared the Crown Room stage. Tahoe Comedy North keeps a solid line up of comedians in the venue, as well.

Mosey across the street to the Tahoe Biltmore and see local musicians perform on the casino floor on select weekends.

Mingle with the locals Bass Heavy Wednesdays at The Grid Bar and Grill in Kings Beach gives local electronic music fans something to look forward to every hump day. Featuring local DJs and affordable cover charges, it’s the place to be for the midweek party.

Head to Truckee for a taste of the Wild West at the Pastime Club featuring live music on weekends and some of the cheapest drinks in town. Then mosey down to the Tourist Club, where they’re serving free beer tomorrow.

Moe’s is the new hot venue in Tahoe City. Enjoy a hearty meal of Southern comfort food staples with a stunning view of the lake and then head upstairs to catch a show with the latest band to head through town.

Sail Big Blue Rock the Boat Parties hosts a unique experience aboard the “MS Dixie II.” Spend the night floating across the lake while enjoying some of the best local and regional electronic artists and bands. As party guests explore the three floors of the “MS Dixie II,” they are treated to three venues each offering a different musical experience. Check out the next event on July 16 and be sure to follow Rock the Boat Parties on Facebook.

Rambo Party Productions Raid the costume box and plan to get wild during any Rambo Party event. Whether it’s psychedelic lasers or jungle fever-themed dancing, Rambo Parties bring talented DJs from near and far to various venues around the lake. Dress your best and prepare to get down on the dance floor. Don’t miss the Psychedelic Rodeo Dance Party on June 20 at Hacienda Del Lago and be sure to follow Rambo Party Productions on Facebook.

Get the lowdown on the latest late-night vibes in every issue and at TheTahoeWeekly.com.