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Hey {{First Name|Las Cruces}}, check out these awesome live music events for this first week in December.
Letâs get started with this special event by Valley Sessions.
7 Musicians - One Concert - This Saturday
Ryan Robson with Valley Sessions is hosting a special concert for Las Cruces Music Lovers, the 3rd Annual Valley Sessions Music Festival this Saturday December 06th at The Hood. The door opens at 2 pm and the show starts at 3:30 pm.
The McCharmlys (Los Angeles) â surf rock.
Velvet Penny (Los Angeles) â progressive rock.
Papaya Con Chile (Las Cruces) â Spanish punk.
Bar Jay Bar (Wyoming) â country folk.
Era Snow (Las Cruces) â singer-songwriter.
Darien Lane (Oregon) â vintage folk.
Pete Posie (Arizona) â country folk
I personally have not met Ryan but I was immediately drawn to his creative video talents. Ryan has this rare talent for crafting moody, cinematic music videos that make local artists look and feel like theyâre on a world-class stage.
Ryan is a NMSU alumni with a degree in Creative Media and Film with a focus on Directing, Screenwriting, and Production Design. Check out his inspiring work on Youtube.
Tickets are $20 and includes your choice of a meal option from WannabeFarms Food Truck.
When you buy a ticket to Valley Sessions at The Hood, youâre not just catching seven incredible touring bands in your backyardâyouâre helping grow a homegrown Las Cruces music tradition that artists canât wait to come back to.
NMSU Concerts
NMSU Department of Music Events for December 5th - 7th See Details here
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Featured Partner: NM Vintage Wines
We are so thankful for you, our community, and our loyal customers of 19+ years.
Just a reminder. . . we moved last year from the back side of La Posta and across from the Fountain Theatre. There's only one Vintage and we're located at the exact corner of Calle de Santiago and Avenida de Mesilla.
Here are just a few opportunities to join us:
CM Adams - Friday @ 7 - 10 pm
Guitar Slim - Saturday @ 7 - 10 pm
Calista - Sunday @ 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Open Mic with Chris Baker - Monday @ 6 pm
Looking to host an event? We have room for "all the activities" so please reach out.
NM Vintage: With numerous wines, beers, plus select NM-distilled spirits, we bring the state's best libations to one location.


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 donât know.
More Info: Musicians Genres and Venues
Thursday, December 04th
Open Mic | Madelynâs Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Dusty Low | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm
Rockabilly Strangers | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm
Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
Jam Sesh w/Chris Baker | The Game | 6 - 10 pm
Friday, December 05th
CM Adams | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
Sons of Soul | Madelynâs Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Dusty Low | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm
Bert Ferguson | Grounded | 7 - 9:30 pm
The 575 Band | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Acoustic Fridays | Downtown Blues Coffee | 10 am - 12 pm
Nightbird | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm
CW Ayon Duo | Amaro Winery | 7:30 - 10:30 pm
Guss | Little Toad Creek | 8 - 11 pm | rock, indie, and alternative
J. Cameron Stewart | Valley Pizza | 7 - 10 pm
Triple Shot | Chopes La Mesa | 7 - 11 pm
Saturday, December 06th
Guitar Slim | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
Sage Gentlewing | Madelynâs Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Isaac Arellano & Nikki de Milliano | Madelynâs Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Jazz Brunch with the Sax Attitude | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm
Matthew Palmer | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm
Valley Sessions Live Music Festival | The Hood | Doors Open 2 pm - Show starts at 3:30 pm | 7 Bands | $20 including meal | Tickets
Tejas | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Guitar Slim | Sparkyâs Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Edgar Gonzalez | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Flat Blak | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm
JR Sandoval | Icebox Picacho | 1 - 4 pm | Country
Chris Baker | Icebox Picacho | 5 - 8 pm
Flash Back | Amaro Winery | 3 - 6 pm
CM Adams | Valley Pizza | 7 pm
Highway FM | Icebox 28 Beer Garden | 3 - 6 pm
Oscar Ayala | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Sunday, December 07th
Calista | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Frankie & Angelica | Madelynâs Mesilla | 2 - 6 pm
Jazz Brunch with Lush Life | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm
Lush Life | Rio Grande Winery | 3 - 6 pm
Carvin Jones | Rio Grande Theatre | 5 - 7 pm | Tickets from April concert that was postponed honored.
Joe King Carrasco | Sparkyâs Hatch | 2 - 5 pm
Sage Gentlewing | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Jackal with Jack Hansen | Amaro Winery | 2 pm
The Retroz | Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
Monday, December 08th
Open Mic with Chris Baker and the MF Rhythm Section | NM Vintage | Sign up @ 5pm, Magic Starts @ 6pm
Wednesday, December 10th
Chris Baker | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm | Open Mic Night
Thursday, December 11th
Open Mic | Madelynâs Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Dusty Low | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm
Tracy & Tina Turbeville | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm
Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm
Friday, December 12th
CW Ayon | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
Dzaki Sukarno | Madelynâs Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
The High Desert Playboys | Grounded | 7 - 9:30 pm | Bluegrass, Country, Cajun
The Band | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
Acoustic Fridays | Downtown Blues Coffee | 10 am - 12 pm
Tequila Nights | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm
Neal McCowan | Amaro Winery | 6 pm
Like a Villain | Little Toad Creek | 8 - 11 pm | Metal - Tucson
Los Tocayos | Casa El Camino | 6 pm
Saturday, December 13th
Sons of Soul | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm
CM Adams | Madelynâs Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm
Falcon Party | Madelynâs Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm
Jazz Brunch with The Star City Trio | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm
Highway FM | Rio Grande Winery | 5 - 8 pm
Encore | Palacio Bar | 8 pm
CL Smith | Sparkyâs Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Joshua Lucero | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Illusion | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm
Sunday, December 14th
Rus, Dennis & Friends | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm
The High Desert Playboys | Madelynâs Mesilla | 11 - 3 pm
Sax Attitude | Rio Grande Winery | 3 - 6 pm
Hard Knocks | Sparkyâs Hatch | 12 - 3 pm
Julio Ortiz | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm
Monday, December 15th
Open Mic with Chris Baker and the MF Rhythm Section | NM Vintage | Sign up @ 5pm, Magic Starts @ 6pm
Tuesday, December 16th
Hunter Wainscott | Madelynâs Mesilla | 11 - 3 pm
Wednesday, December 17th
?? | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 pm

Featured Partner: Madelynâs in Mesilla
Madelynâs is the place to be this weekend! No need to worry about the coldâour main patio is partially enclosed and filled with heaters, making it warm, cozy, and comfortable for everyone.
Mesillaâs annual Christmas Tree Lighting is happening December 5th in the plaza, and Madelynâs is right there in the heart of it allâdirectly across from La Posta and the Fountain Theater. Itâs the perfect spot to stop in before or after the festivities.
Weâre also proud to share that Madelynâs was recently awarded BEST New Bar in The Bulletinâs Best!
We canât wait to welcome you this weekend. Hope to see you soon!
Madelynâs in Mesilla đ www.madelynsmesilla.com

Santana Garcia, singer-songwriter and guitarist, known for intimate, story-driven sets that blend indie-folk, jazz-leaning influences, and instrumental guitar work. With more than two decades of playing and composing behind him, Santana blends indie-folk roots with instrumental âguitar stories,â inviting listeners into gentle soundscapes. Catch him on KTAL 101.5 Radio tonight live on air and check out his YouTube.
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