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Howdy {{First Name|Las Cruces}},
Check out this live music lineup for this week and next. Lots of fun activities for Christmas and New Years. Happy Holidays.
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Sponsored by NM Vintage Wines
A weekend line up of fantastic musicians and a super fun Charcuterie "Make and Take" happening await.
Did we say "food"? Oh yes we did and introducing even more unique, house-made specialties you won't find in the area. Save the cookie-cutter for the holidays, keep your food unique; join us at Vintage, 2310 Avenida de Mesilla.
Here are just a few opportunities to join us:
👉 12/19, 6 - 9 pm
Rudy Saenz - Cool Dude, Hot Tunes
👉 12/20, 6 - 9 PM
Monochrome - Acoustic Latin Jazz
👉 12/21, 1 - 4 PM
Make & Take Charcuterie With @nomadicplatters
👉 12/21, 2:30 - 5:30 PM
Christachio - A Vintage Fav - So Good
👉 12/22, 6 - 11 PM
Last Open Mic Of 2025 & Santafest with Chris Baker & the MF Rhythm Band
*Ugly sweater contest, food, fun & Cheers
👉 12/24, 12 - 6 PM
Christmas Eve Bottles Sale, 12 - 6 PM
Please be safe and be kind to one another.
NM Vintage: located at the corner of Calle de Santiago and Avenida de Mesilla


Note: Always confirm with the venue as there could be changes in their schedule. If I know the artists genre I will share it, some I don’t know.
More Info: Musicians Genres and Venues
Thursday, December 18th
Open Mic | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Guitar Slim | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm
Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
Mesilla Valley Jazz and Blues Society Monthly Jam Jazz | Boba Cafe and Cabaret | 6 - 8 pm
Borderland Bones Trombone Quartet Christmas Concert | St. Paul's United Methodist Church | 6 - 7 pm
Friday, December 19th
Rudy Saenz | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
Sax Attitude | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
575 Band | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm
Taylor Paul | Grounded | 7 pm
Unforgettable | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Acoustic Fridays | Downtown Blues Coffee | 10 am - 12 pm
Rebel Creek Radio | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm
Outbound Lights | Amaro Winery | 7 - 10 pm
Stoney Blue Fish | Little Toad Creek | 8 pm
Rockabilly Strangers | Las Cruces Eagles FOE 4038 | 8 - 11 pm
Chicano Band | Chopes La Mesa | 7 - 11 pm
Live Music Showcase | Woody’s Gift Gallery | 5 - 10 pm | 6 Bands
Saturday, December 20th
Monochrome Latin Jazz Acoustic | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
JJ Caballero Y Los Suenos | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Groove Runner | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Jazz Brunch with Mary Chavez and Doug Schnitzer | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm | RSVP
Chris Baker | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm
Tequila Nights | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Blues Boys | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
The Retroz | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Closed for Private Party | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm
Calista | Noches de las Luminarias @ Fort Seldon | 5 - 9 pm | Tickets $7
Dusty Low | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Isaac Evans & Emerson | Valley Pizza | 5 - 5:45 pm
For Me For You | Valley Pizza | 6 - 7 pm
Outbound Lights | Valley Pizza | 7:15 - 10 pm
The MasterMinds | Downtown Blues Coffee | 10 am - Noon
Bert Ferguson & Tim Thompson | Icebox Cantina | 5 - 8 pm
James Bullard | Icebox 28 Beer Garden | 2 - 5 pm
Sunday, December 21st
Christachio | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
JT Anderson | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 - 2 pm
Ramiro & Cindy | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 3 - 6 pm
Jazz Brunch with Frank Zona | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm | RSVP
Frank Zona | Rio Grande Winery | 3 - 6 pm
Rockabilly Strangers | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Julio Ortiz | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Chris Baker | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Santana Garcia | The Bean at Josefina’s | 11 am - 2 pm
Dave Olguin | Hacienda de Mesilla | 10 am - 1 pm | Brunch
Monday, December 22nd
Open Mic with Chris Baker and the MF Rhythm Section | NM Vintage | Sign up @ 5pm, Magic Starts @ 6pm | SantaFest & Ugly Sweater Contest
Tuesday, December 23rd
Wednesday, December 24th
Randy Lynch | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Lush Life Quintet | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 5 - 8 pm
?? | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 pm
Friday, December 26th
CatFishFry | NM Vintage | 4 - 7 pm
Mike Sunjka | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Frankie & Angelica | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
The Music Factory | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm
Rebel Creek Radio | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
CM Adams | The Game | 7 pm
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi's Four Seasons | Las Cruces Convention Center | 6:30 pm | Tickets
Saturday, December 27th
Papa Blue & The King Bees | NM Vintage | 6 - 9 pm
Burt Ferguson & Tim Thompson | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
The Retroz | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Jazz Brunch with Orlando Madrid | Rio Grande Winery | 10 am - 1 pm
Dusty Low | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
The Ghetto Blaster | The Game | 7:30 pm
Christopher Escarcega | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Exito | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Kat Crosby & the Rhythm Gators | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Sunday, December 28th
SaxAttitude | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
Charlie Paycheck | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Jazz Brunch with Derrick Lee Trio | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm | RSVP
Burt Ferguson & Tim Thompson | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm
Christopher Escarcega | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Yadira del Campo | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Triple Jack | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Monday, December 29th
Open Mic with Chris Baker and the MF Rhythm Section | NM Vintage | Sign up @ 5pm, Magic Starts @ 6pm
Tuesday, December 30th
Wednesday, December 31st
Ricky Dean’s Rockets | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Rockabilly Strangers | Elks Lodge #1119 | 8 pm
Back in the Saddle | Blue Moon | New Years Eve Bash | Tickets $40-$50
Animmo | Palacio Bar | 7 pm | Tickets $35 - New Years Eve Bash

Sponsored by Madelyn’s in Mesilla
Madelyn’s in Mesilla continues to bring an awesome lineup of live bands, so make your plans to join us for a great time! Our partially enclosed patio with plenty of heaters keeps things cozy and warm all winter long. Enjoy our friendly staff, delicious made-from-scratch food and pastries, and a full bar with all your favorite drinks.
🎄 Christmas Eve Special 🎄
We have two bands lined up, plus FREE posole, hot chocolate, and cookies starting at 5:00 PM (while supplies last). The luminarios will be lit throughout the plaza at 5:00 PM, so stop by on your way to see the lights—or settle in and relax while enjoying the sounds of Lush Life Quintet.
Madelyn’s in Mesilla 👉 www.madelynsmesilla.com
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