🎸 Live Music This Week in Las Cruces: August 20, 2026

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I recently caught Continuous Sky live and they are something special. They play their own music, and the instrumentals are tightly intertwined—they build on each other in a way that feels thoughtful and immersive rather than just a typical set. These guys don’t play locally all that often, so this is a good chance to check them out.

Friday, August 21 at Grounded. Worth making time for if you’re looking for original local music that actually rewards listening. More Info

They are playing on August 29th at Casa de Otro for a fundraiser, click the Read Online to learn more.

The Black Box Theatre is bringing pure acoustic magic downtown with the “For the Love of the Black Box Acoustic Music Series.” Three intimate nights of world-class playing—classical guitar, storytelling, bluegrass, and more—without the usual bar chatter or stadium echo.

Every ticket helps Mesilla Valley Community of Hope’s Tents to Rents campaign, turning temporary shelter into real housing. Grab a seat (and do some good) Tickets $20.

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As more Live Music events trickle in, and they do, I will update the webpage so just click the Read Online link at the top of the email to check.

Guess what? Madelyn’s is the place to be! We’ve got live music EVERY Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday! That’s FIVE days a week of great music, good vibes, delicious food and drinks!

Grab your friends, bring the family and make a night of it! And while you’re here, check out our NEW MENU featuring homemade crepes and lots of other delicious new favorites.

🎵 Great music. 🍴 Great food. 🍹 Great drinks.
What are you waiting for? Come hang out with us!

Open 7 days a week

Madelyn’s in Mesilla
Phone: 575-319-4549
2488 Calle De Guadalupe, Las Cruces, NM 88005
Socials: FaceBook and Instagram

Note: Always confirm with the venue as there could be changes in their schedule.

Open Mic Night | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Guitar Slim | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm

Monthly Jazz Jam | Boba Cafe | 6 - 8 pm

Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm

Madelyn’s Live Session | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 2 - 9 pm | Performances Isaac, Randy, Tori, Josh, Charles, Brien, and JC

Ryan Painter Duo | Rio Grande Winery | 7 - 10 pm | Country

Sage Gentlewing | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm

Taylor Paul | Luna Rossa | 6 pm

Frank Zona Group | Casa El Camino | 6:30 pm

Triple Jack | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Dusty Low | Amaro Winery | 7 - 10 pm

Allan Rodriguez Latin Jazz Trio | Pecan Grill | 7 - 11 pm

The Consequences Band | Pecan Grill | 7 - 11 pm

Silver Bullet Band | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm

Continuous Sky | Grounded | 7 - 9:30 pm

Skivi & the OG’s | Game 2 | 7 - 11 pm

The Band | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

A. Billi Free & Farber | Little Toad Creek | 8 - 11 pm

Billie’s Holiday | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm

Line Five | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Saturday Sessions w/ Mark Fowler Group | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm

Rebel Creek Radio | Rio Grande Winery | 7 - 10 pm | Table Reservations

Santana Garcia | Bean on University | 11 am - 1 pm

CW Ayon | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm

Dusty Low | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

Southwest Metalfest 4 | Grapevine Plaza | 2 pm - Midnight | 18 Bands, $10 at Door

Rayz | Icebox 28 Beer Garden | 5 - 8 pm

Austin Jimmy Murphy | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Calista | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Los Nuevos Cadetes & Aviadores De La Sierra | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm | $20

RetroZ | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Dead-icated Radio | Amaro Winery | 7 - 10 pm

CM Adams | Pecan Grill | 7 - 11 pm

Nawaji & Ron Bailey | The Destination | 7 pm

575 Band | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Pecos and the Rooftops | Whiskey Dicks | 9 pm | Tickets $25

SaxAttitude | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 - 3 pm

Burt Ferguson & Tim Thompson | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm

Taylor Paul | The Bean at Josefina’s | 9 am

Chris Baker | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm

James Bullard | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

Billie’s Holiday | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Dirty Low Down | Blue Moon | 5 - 9 pm

Windy City (Chicago Tribute) & Celebration (Kool & the Gang Tribute) | Music in the Park | Young Park | 7 pm

JD Wilkes | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 5 - 8 pm

Open Mic | NM Vintage | 6 pm | Signup at 5 pm *

Burt Ferguson | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 - 8 pm

❤ Learn more about local Musicians Genres and local Venues

Open Mic Competition | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 10 pm

Rockabilly Strangers | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm

Blues Jam Session | NM Vintage | 6 - 9 pm

Monthly Jazz Jam | Boba Cafe | 6 - 8 pm ??

Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm ??

Sage Gentlewing | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 2 - 5 pm

Isaac & Nikki | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6:30 - 9:30 pm

Thee Locomotion Style Band | Rio Grande Winery | 7 - 10 pm

Calista | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Closed for Private Event | NM Vintage

CW Ayon | Amaro Winery | 7 pm

Taylor Paul | Grounded | 7 - 9:30 pm

Dirty Low Down | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Tiff & Mollie | Little Toad Creek | 8 - 11 pm

Rick Haffey | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm

CW Ayon | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Saturday Sessions w/The Derrick Lee Group | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm

Jezzika Sax | Rio Grande Winery | 7 - 10 pm | Table Reservations

Jada Bryant | Bean on University | 11 am - 1 pm

Dylan Taylor | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm

The RetroZ | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

Rebel Creek Radio | Icebox 28 Beer Garden | 5 - 8 pm

James Bullard | Icebox Picacho | 5 - 8 pm

Calista | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm

The Locomotion Style Band | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Sunset Concert - Continuous Sky w/Teledrama | Casa Otro Courtyard | 7 - 10 pm | Fundraiser $20 donation

Arts Fest w/Live Music | Amaro Winery | 2 - 10 pm | Open Mic & 4 Musicians

West Texas | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Tiff & Molly | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 - 2 pm

Mark Fowler Group | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm

Christopher Escarcega | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm

Xavier Tisa | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

| Sombra Antigua | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Kat Crosby & The Rhythm Gators | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Fungi Mungle | Music in the Park | Young Park | 7 pm

| Madelyn’s Mesilla | 5 - 8 pm

Open Mic | NM Vintage | 6 pm | Signup at 5 pm 🙃

Singo Bingo | Icebox Picacho | 6 - 8 pm

Singo Bingo | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm

| Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 - 8 pm

🎸 Mesilla Valley Jazz & Blues Society 2026 Schedule through Dec 2026

Thanks for reading.

Have a great week and go and enjoy some live music and support our local venues and musicians!

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