| Performer | Date | More Info | Notes | Venue, Tickets |
| Steve Smith, Tim May, Annie Luna |
Thursday, February 12 7 pm |
Click Here to Learn More | North Valley Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
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| North Valley Tune Tanglers Michael Gallagher (vocals, guitar, 5-string and tenor banjo, fiddle, and button accordion), Liz Stevens (vocals, fiddle, and percussion), and Skip Wrightson (vocals, guitar, resonator guitar, bajo quinto, and percussion). |
Friday, February 13 Doors open at 6:30 pm Concert begins at 7 pm |
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They perform a spicy mix of tunes and songs from the Southern Appalachian tradition, early Western Swing, the Southwest, and Mexico. Hear tight vocal harmonies, fiddle, banjo, guitar, resonator guitar, and accordion. | The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
| Chris Dracup He pays homage to the southern delta blues tradition through his acoustic slide guitar work. |
Friday, February 20 Doors open at 6:30 pm Concert begins at 7 pm |
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Additionally, his talent for original songwriting and electric live performances have earned him praise from both critics and fans, establishing a dedicated following in the Southwest. | The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
| Bob Bovee Bob is the genuine “thing!” No one handles old-time cowboy and humorous songs better than Bob. His vocals are hauntingly rough. His guitar and harmonica are as good as you will ever hear |
Thursday, February 26 10 AM |
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Along with a repertoire including dance tunes, ballads, cowboy songs, humorous and sentimental numbers, blues and rags, he spices their shows with stories, history and folklore. Bob sings (yodels, too) and plays guitar, harmonica, banjo and autoharp. | The WHEELS Museum 1100 Second Street, SE-ABQ $ 10 Donation Email to reserve or ask questions |
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Jesse Powers Jesse Powers is a Conscious Indie Pop musician based in Columbus, OH. |
Friday, March 6 Doors open at 6:30 pm Concert begins at 7 pm |
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Her perceptive, penetrating lyricism, soulful vocal stylings, and powerhouse pop melodies combine to create a deeply emotional but oh-so-catchy sound that entertains, awakens and profoundly heals those who listen closely. | The New Solid Grounds Music Cafe FREE Admission Donations gratefully accepted. Rio Grande Center For Spiritual Living 4374 Alexander Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM (505) 224-9405 |
| The Timberline Cowboys Through lyrical ballads and up-tempo comedy songs, they give the audience a first-hand look at what life is like for the still proud, but dwindling numbers of ranchers, farmers, cowboys and cowgirls in the great Southwest. |
Saturday, March 14 6 pm – Pot Luck 7 pm – Concert Begins |
Click Here to Learn More | Their Western music has been featured on numerous streaming and radio shows in the United States, Canada, Germany, France and England. | Rio Rancho House Concerts $ 20 Donation Email to make a reservation and obtain the street address |
| Lewis and Carol Mock |
Saturday, April 4 7 pm |
Click Here to Learn More | North Valley Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
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| Durango Ragtime and Early Jazz Festival |
April 16-19 Strater Hotel & Durango Arts Center |
Click Here to Learn More – You Want To Be There! |
7 incredible performers including the best ragtime guitar player – Craig Ventresco! Silent Movies, Concerts, After Hours Entertainment! |
Adam Swanson Richard Dowling Domingo Mancuello Craig Ventresco Dan Nealy Frederick Hodges Danny Coots |
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Trout Fishing in America This is the songwriting collaboration of Keith Grimwood and Ezra Idlet. For almost 50 years, their vibrant, percussive sound and dynamic stage presence have cultivated a multi-generational fan base at performing arts centers, clubs, and music festivals across the country. |
Monday, May 4 6 pm – Pot Luck 7 pm – Concert Begins |
Click Here to Learn More | Rio Rancho House Concerts $ 20 Donation Email to make a reservation and obtain the street address |
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| Isaac Eicher & Ian Coury |
Friday, May 22 | Click Here to Learn More | North Valley Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
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Sofia Talvik Her Nordic folk and Americana sound is delicate yet powerful, carrying warmth and emotion across every stage. |
Saturday, June 13 6 pm – Pot Luck 7 pm – Concert Begins |
Click Here to Learn More | From handmade deluxe albums to intimate winter concerts, Sofia’s approach is rooted in authenticity and a genuine desire to connect. She embodies the belief that music can connect hearts across the world, turning strangers into friends and fleeting moments into memories. | Rio Rancho House Concerts $ 20 Donation Email to make a reservation and obtain the street address |
| Acoustic Gap 3 very accomplished musicians. Based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, they have been delighting audiences with their refreshing, quiet yet powerful sound. With Randy McSpadden and Cindi Cone as the core of the group, they are joined by Susan Holmes on bass |
Saturday, July 11 6 pm – Pot Luck 7 pm – Concert Begins |
Click Here to Learn More | All contribute expressive vocal work, and together they mesh perfectly on a variety of musical styles – a heavy dose of Swing and Western swing, with elements of jazz, Americana and bluegrass. Their 3-part harmonies will put goosebumps on your arms, and their excellent musicianship will inspire and amaze you. | Rio Rancho House Concerts $ 20 Donation Email to make a reservation and obtain the street address |
| Randy Boys | Saturday, August 29 6 pm – Pot Luck 7 pm – Concert Begins |
Click Here to Learn More | Rio Rancho House Concerts $ 20 Donation Email to make a reservation and obtain the street address |
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| Marla Fibish Plus Becca & Jenny |
Sunday, August 30 7 pm |
Click Here to Learn More | North Valley Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
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Shanon Heaton Boston-based Irish flute player/singer Shannon Heaton has performed and taught on four continents. In her duo with guitarist Matt Heaton and with her Irish Music Stories podcast, Shannon has made Irish traditional music accessible and welcoming for many. |
Wednesday, September 23 7 pm |
Click Here to Learn More | She received a 2016 Artist Fellowship from the Massachusetts Cultural Council and is a wildly creative teacher, composer, and collaborator. | North Valley Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
| The Rough and Tumble |
Saturday, October 24 7 pm |
Click Here to Learn More | North Valley Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
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| Steve Petrunak Fingerstyle Guitar Workshop |
Thursday, Friday and Saturday November 5-7 All Day TBA |
Click Here to Learn More | Steve Petrunak has a catalog of more than 1,000 recordings of guitar-based instrumentals of popular songs, spanning a myriad of various styles and genres, promoted across many download and streaming platforms. | North Valley Location RSVP For Address For cost and more information Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
| Steve Smith and Tim May |
Friday, November 6 7 pm |
Click Here to Learn More | North Valley Location RSVP For Address $ 20 Donation Ken Gilman (505)980-1865 |
Most Events are Free or Reasonably Priced!
(I will no longer be listing every event for these locations)
Email List Subscriptions
Alma Concert Series (email list)
Bob Fisher’s General Music Events(email list)
Flambeaux (email list)
Green House on the Hill Concert Series – Santa Fe (email list)
Irish Music via Dain Forsyth (email list)
Ken Gilman’s North Valley House Concerts (email list)
Private House Concerts in NW Albuquerque (email list)
Soccoro, NM (email list)
Unitarian Church Concert Series (email list)
Western Music via Bonnie Rutherford (email list)
Web Site Links
Albuquerque Folk Festival Ongoing Events
Albuquerque Library Free Events
AMP Concerts
Carrizozo Music
Gig (Santa Fe)
Le Chat Lunatique
Lincoln County Bluegrass Band
Music in Corrales
New Mexi-Chords Barbershop Chorus and Quartets
New Mexico FolkMads
North Valley Tune Tanglers
Old Martina’s Hall (Taos)
The Outpost Performance Space
Rio Rancho House Concerts
Second Street Brewery (Santa Fe)
Socorro and Central NM Events
Solid Grounds Music Cafe
Southwest Pickers
Southwest Roots Music (ABQ and Santa Fe)
Turquoise Trail Concerts (Celtic)
International Western Music Association (New Mexico Chapter)
Free AMP Concerts in Albuquerque and Santa Fe!
I will continue to list festivals and house concerts and other events that might be of interest to you.
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