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Classical Tahoe, a celebration of classical music that aims to enrich the cultural and community vitality of Lake Tahoe, is adapting its annual Orchestra Festival to a Chamber Music Series in Incline Village from July 30 to August 16. As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect the careers of musicians and artists, the performance nonprofit seeks to bring awareness on how chamber groups can perform safely for the community while providing a transformative, intimate music experience.

“It’s hard to believe that there could actually be a silver lining with everything that is happening around us but there is ... for me at least. The camaraderie happening between all of us on our roster has been productive and uplifting!” – Linda McRae, Singer-songwriter

Evangeline Elston is an artist manager and booking professional who works with a small roster of eight touring Americana, roots, folks, country and jazz musicians and songwriters living all over the country, Nashville, Baltimore, Austin, Los Angeles, northern California and Lake Tahoe.

Country music’s Trace Adkins is making his way back to TJ’s Corral, returning to Carson Valley Inn on Wednesday, Aug. 19.

The community is invited to a free gospel concert Friday in Carson City featuring the Blackwood Quartet. This group has a legendary story and it comes through in every song.

Multi-talented music industry entrepreneur David Victor, formerly of the classic rock band BOSTON, returns to Northern Nevada on Saturday, March 17 to perform with his tribute act Bostyx.

Austin Lounge Lizards and Antsy McClain & the Trailer Park Troubadours Return to Virginia City and Piper's Opera House. Lizards on Friday, October 14 and Antsy on Thursday, October 20. Both shows are at 7:00pm and doors open at 6:30pm.

The Children’s Cabinet has reason to celebrate its longstanding work of keeping children safe and families together. The 18th annual Art of Childhood fundraising gala took place Friday, September 16t at the Nevada Governor’s Mansion in Carson City.

A pair of Northern Nevadans provided entertainment to hundreds gathered at the Minnesota Street Stage at the Brewery Arts Center (BAC) Saturday night, part of the Levitt-AMP Carson City Concert Series.

Rowan Brothers return to Carson City Sept. 24, on the Veranda at Cafe at Adele’s in what is becoming something of an annual tradition. The music starts at 6 p.m.

Each year about this time, Lorin Rowan and Chris Rowan bring patrons an evening of music that includes both new and old original songs and an array of everything from rock and pop to Americana and bluegrass.
Well versed in many genres and presented accoustically with beautiful harmonies, an evening with The Rowans is always a delight.

“This is something we always look forward to,” Lorin said.

The Brewery Arts Center in Carson City is holding a special free screening of the indie-movie “Lack of Cockery,” written and directed by Josh Mitchell, this Friday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in the BAC Performance Hall.

If you are looking for something different to do this Saturday night, why not try digging some dirt? I'm talking about Red Dirt Country music, that is. If you love new style country music, 90s alternative rock, and funk, Red Dirt style tunes will be music to your ears and Bobby Parks will be performing it live in the heart of downtown Carson City, Saturday, Nov. 15 at 8:30 p.m. at Caterpillar's Hookah Lounge on South Carson Street.

Rock ’n’ roll’s very own Dream Police, Cheap Trick, will crank up the volume and belt out the hits that made them famous at Lake Tahoe’s MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, Friday, Nov. 21.

Northern Nevada residents will get a rare chance to see Shane Dwight perform at Carson Station Casino, Carson City, Saturday, April 19 at 8 p.m. The concert is free.

In the music industry, there is often a preference to try and quickly define an artist and his music by placing him in one or two genre categories. The problem is a preconceived model doesn't fit someone like Dwight.

The second show of the 10th annual Summer Concerts on the Veranda Series takes place tonight at Café at Adele’s. The music plays every Thursday through Sept. 13, from 6 to 9:30 p.m.
Offering a line-up that ranges from jazz and world music to American rock and country, this season showcases some of the best talent from Nevada and California.
"Each year, the concert series has grown and we have enjoyed a wide range of music by talented performers, all of whom bring something special to the table," said Charlie Abowd, chef and co-owner of Cafe at Adele's.

There are many people who remember where they were and what they were doing when they found out that John Lennon had died. Others remember the death of JFK with similar sadness, the memory sharp and untouched after nearly 50 years.