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Things are heating up with the weather and live music in Las Cruces! So much going on it will be hard to choose. So choose many and choose often 🙂 keep those boots on and grab your favorite partner and have fun!
Grab your boots, dust them off, polish them up and saddle your horse cause this is going to be epic Las Cruces!
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We’re proud to share this issue’s sponsor: Madelyn’s in Mesilla
Madelyn’s in Mesilla has an incredible lineup of live music coming up—check out our calendar and start making your plans! 🎶
As always, there’s no cover charge, and we’re family-friendly, so kids and pets are always welcome.
Come enjoy delicious made-from-scratch pizza and calzones, fresh baked pastries, and a full coffee bar. Our full bar features all your favorite cocktails, beers, and wines, perfect for relaxing with friends and family.
Take in the beautiful Mesilla weather on our stunning patios filled with flowers and greenery, right in the heart of town. Our friendly staff is always ready to serve you with a smile and make your visit unforgettable.
📍 2488 Calle De Guadalupe/ 2461 Calle De Principal Mesilla NM (across from Fountain Theater)
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Madelyn’s in Mesilla
Phone: 575-319-4549
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Note: Always confirm with the venue as there could be changes in their schedule.
Thursday, April 09th
Open Mic Night | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Tracy & Tina Turbeville | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm
Line Dancing with Perry | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm | No Cover
Open Mic Night | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
Southwest Essentially Ellington Festival Concert | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm
Friday, April 10th
Dueto Krystal | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 2 - 5 pm
Tequila Nights | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6:30 - 9:30 pm
J Guys Blues | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm
County Limits Music Rodeo & Fest | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | April 10th & 11th | Back in the Saddle 8 pm, Yarbrough Band 9:30 pm
CL Smith | T or C Brewing | 6 - 9 pm
Brianna Horvath | D.H. Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm
Calista | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Austin Jimmy Murphy | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Randy Lynch | Luna Rossa | 6 - 9 pm
The Retroz | Amaro Winery | 6 - 9 pm
Shelton Rohling | Grounded | 7 - 9:30 pm
Jamie O’Hara | Monster House Lounge | 7 pm
Guitar Slim | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
Santana Garcia | Valley Pizza | 7 - 10 pm
Dirty Low Down | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm
NMSU Flute & Clarinet Choirs Recital | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7:30 pm
Unforgettable | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Flat Blak | Little Toad Creek | 8 - 11 pm
Saturday, April 11th
Daniel Sanchez | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Sons of Soul | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Jazz Brunch Saturday with the Wildflower Jazz Collection | Rio Grande Winery | 9 am - 12 pm | Tickets $25
County Limits Music Rodeo & Fest | Dona Ana County Fairgrounds | April 10th & 11th. | West Texas & Summer Dean opens, Aaron Watson main show, times not listed but shows after the rodeo.
CL Smith | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Julio Ortiz | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Dusty Low | Sombra Antiqua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Chris Baker | Icebox Picacho | 5 - 8 pm
Sage Gentlewing | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Charles Porter | Amaro Winery | 6 pm
Jackal | Valley Pizza | 7 - 10 pm
The Locomotion Style Band | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
Cautivo Norteño | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm
CM Adams | Valley Pizza | 7 pm - 12 am
J. Edwards Band | Elephant Ranch | 7 pm - 12 am | blue-collar country rock ’n’ roller
The Band | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Sunday, April 12th
Rebel Creek Radio | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Santana Garcia | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 4 - 7 pm
Lush Life | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm
Era Snow | Bean at Josefina’s | 10 am - 1 pm
Hard Knocks Blues Band | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Daniel Sanchez | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Taylor Paul Trio | NM Vintage | 2:30 -5:30 pm
Oscar Ayala | Sombra Antiqua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Whiskey River Band | Blue Moon | 4 - 8 pm
Jamie O’Hara | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Monday, April 13th
Open Mic w/Chris Baker and the MF Rhythm Band | NM Vintage | 6 - 9 pm
Wednesday, April 15th
Sage Gentlewing | Dry Point Distillers | 6 - 9 pm
Chris Baker | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 - 8 pm
Thursday, April 16th
Open Mic Night | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Monthly Jazz Jam | Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society | Boba Cafe | 6 pm
Chris Baker | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm
Guitar Slim | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm
Open Mic Night | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
Friday, April 17th
Josh Silar | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 2 - 5 pm
Sax Attitude | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6:30 - 9:30 pm
Jez & The Milkshakes | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm | Soulful
Daniel Sanchez | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm
Rockabilly Strangers | Las Cruces Eagles FOE 4038 | 7 - 10 pm
Sean Harrison | Grounded | 7 - 11 pm | Americana, Country, Blues and Rock
Dosage | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
Kat Crosby & The Rhythm Gators | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
Skivi and the OG’s | Dry Point Distillers | 7 - 9 pm
Encore | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Saturday, April 18th
Papayas Con Chile | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Sangre Gitana | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Jazz Brunch Saturday featuring Lush Life | Rio Grande Winery | 9 am - 12 pm | Tickets
Highway FM | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm | Classic Rock, and Country
Blues Boys | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
James Bullard | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Joshua Lucero | Sombra Antiqua | 1:30 - 4:30 pm
Rus, Dennis & Friends | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Calista | Border International | 5 - 10 pm | 2 year Anniversary Baked Chicken Farm/Roasted Rooster
Travis Manning | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Tori Torres | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm
Sons of Soul | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
West Texas | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Sunday, April 19th
Line 5 | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 am - 12pm
Briana Horvath | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 3 - 7 pm
Frank Zona Band | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 6 pm
Desirae Price | Bean at Josefina’s | 10 am - 1 pm
Austin Jimmy Murphy | Hacienda de Mesilla | 10 am - 1:30 pm
Rockabilly Strangers | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Julio Ortiz | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Chris Baker | Sombra Antiqua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Pizza Bones | NM Vintage | 2:30 -5:30 pm
Monday, April 20th
Open Mic w/Chris Baker and the MF Rhythm Band | NM Vintage | 6 - 9 pm
Wednesday, April 22nd
Chris Baker Open Mic | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm


The Delk Band | Blue Moon | April 24th, 2 nights 6 - 11 pm | Tickets $20 | Saturday Sold Out
¡Mira! Las Cruces | Plaza de Las Cruces | April 24th & 25th | Featuring Annie Bosko (Country), Dzaki Sukarno, 575 Band
Colton Dixon | Real Life Church | May 1st, 7 pm | Tickets
Post Malone & Jelly Roll | El Paso Sun Bowl Stadium | May 13th @7:30 pm
Silver City Blues Festival | Gough Park Silver City NM | May 23rd & 24th | Blues Lovers make your reservations now for the biggest Blues Festival in Southern NM.
Las Cruces Uke Fest 2026 | NMSU Corbett Center Student Union | May 29th - 31st | Tickets
🐝 Local Buzz
Las Cruces businesses worth knowing about
The Destination — Our Arts "Den" has soundproof rooms available for rent for practicing musicians, groups, bands or private music lessons.
Hubbard’s Music — Hubbard’s Music-N-More, the family-owned Las Cruces staple where local musicians find instruments, repairs, & lessons.
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