🎸 Live Music This Week in Las Cruces: May 07-13, 2026

Hello Music Lovers,

I have said it many times before how amazed I am about all of the live music that is happening in our community. I have had people tell me they moved here because we have a more robust music scene in Las Cruces compared to El Paso.

So much thanks need to go to the local venues like NM Vintage, Madelyn’s, Rio Grande Winery, Icebox Brewery, Elephant Ranch, Amaro Winery and so many others that have made live music so accessible.

I started sharing about live music events originally in our local events issue but the more I searched the more I found. It quickly became apparent that it needed it own separate stand alone Live Music issue.

This issue takes more time than the local events newsletters and it is truly a labor of love. I get excited every time I find a new band or venue hosting live music that I can share with you!

So help me please and share this email with anyone that you think might like it. The more we share the more support the local musicians and venues receives to help grow the local music scene even more.

Exciting news for our Las Cruces music makers and community builders! Grants are officially live for the $2,500 Music in the Community grant from the New Mexico Music Commission.

This is a fantastic chance for musicians, nonprofits, schools, or anyone with a creative idea to bring performances, workshops, education programs, or live music events to our community (especially those serving rural, tribal, veteran, or underserved folks).

Head over to https://nmmusic.org/grants/ for all the details and to submit your application by the June 13 deadline at 5 p.m. MST—let’s keep the live music scene thriving in Las Cruces! 🎸

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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.

Madelyn’s in Mesilla, NM is now open longer hours on Sundays and Mondays from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and we also have lots of specials on Monday evenings, so stop by and check them out!

Mother’s Day is almost here, and we’ll be giving carnations to all mothers while supplies last. Don’t forget — it’s not too late to stop by Madelyn’s to pick up gift cards or delicious fresh pastries for your mother.

We also have an incredible week of live music lined up:

Thursday – Open Mic Night | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Friday – Randy Lynch | 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM (Happy Hour)
Friday – Isaac & Nikki | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Saturday – Perceeption | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Saturday – Caliente | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Sunday (Mother’s Day) – Line Five | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday (Mother’s Day) – Silver Spur | 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Madelyn’s is the place to be! Call your friends and family and make your plans to join us. We look forward to having you!

Be sure to check out our website for the full menu and live music lineup!

Madelyn’s in Mesilla
Phone: 575-319-4549
Socials: FaceBook and Instagram

Learn about the Musicians Genres and a list of local Venues

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

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

CW Ayon | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm

Chris Baker & Friends take over the Patio | Game One | 6 pm

Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 pm

Randy Lynch | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 2 - 5 pm

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

Whiskey River Boys | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm | Country

Jackal | Amaro Winery | 6 pm | Folk

Dan Owen | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm

Papa Blue & the King Bees | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Mesilla Valley Music Festival | Atkinson Recital Hall NMSU | Postponed till August 28–30, 2026

CM Adams | Elks Lodge | 7 pm

Orlando Madrid | Grounded | 7 - 9:30 pm | Jazz

Proud Pete | Valley Pizza | 7 - 10 pm

Conjunto Rodeo | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm

Christachio | Dry Point Distillers | 7 pm

Animmo | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Adam Gabriel | Little Toad Creek | 8 - 11 pm | Acoustic soul with a southern edge and west coast feel.

Perceeption | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm

Caliente | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Jazz Brunch with Wildflower Jazz Collective | Rio Grande Winery | 9 am - 12 pm | Reservations

Jezzika Sax | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm | Jazz, Cumbia, Latin, Tejano

CL Smith | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm

Julio Ortiz | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1- 4 pm

Power to The Pantry 2026 - Live Music and Silent Auction | First Christian Church | 1 - 6 pm

Charles Porter | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

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

Jamie O’Hara | Icebox Picacho | 5 pm | blues, rock, and feel-good tunes

James Bullard | Icebox 28 Beer Garden | 5 - 8 pm

Anthony Trionfo Flute Recital - Mesilla Valley Music Festival | St. Andrew's Episcopal Church | 6 pm

Rebel Creek Radio | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm

Calista | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

SaxAttitude | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Skivi and the OG | Amaro Winery | 7 - 10 pm

CM Adams | Valley Pizza | 7 pm

Dream Merchants | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Line Five | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 am - 2 pm

Silver Spurs | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 3 - 6 pm

Mother’s Day Brunch with Jack Hansen | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm | Reservations

Sax Attitude | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 6 pm

Hard Knocks Blues Band| Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm

Alejandro Rivera | Sombra Antigua | 12:30 - 2:30 pm

James Bullard | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

Skivi & the OG | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

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

Mesilla Valley Concert Band - British Invasion | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 3 pm

NMSU Philharmonic Orchestra Concert | First Presbyterian Church | 3 pm | Free admission

Rebel Creek Radio | Blue Moon | 4 - 8 pm

Mother’s Day Concert | Plaza de Las Cruces | 5 pm | with Karlos Saucedo y Grupo Exito. Bring your mom, bring the family, and bring your chairs for an evening of music, dancing, and celebration! Food trucks will be on site.

Open Mic | NM Vintage | Sign up @ 5pm, Magic Starts @ 6pm

Jack Hansen | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 - 8 pm

Open Mic with Chris Baker | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm

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

Line Dancing with Perry | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm

Tracy & Tina Turbville | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm

Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm

Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm

Josh Marin | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 2 - 5 pm

SaxAttitude | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Grady Hodnett & Trey Freeman | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm

Dosage | Amaro Winery | 6 pm | Folk

Daniel Sanchez | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm

Austin Jimmy Murphy | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Taylor Paul | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 pm

Flat Blak | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Skivi & the OG | Elks Lodge | 7 pm

Groove Runner | Little Toad Creek | 8 -11 pm | Motown/Soul

Unforgettable | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Christa Briana | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm

Highway FM | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Jazz Brunch with Mark Fowler Group | Rio Grande Winery | 9 am - 12 pm | Reservations

Moonshine Railroad | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm

Blues Boys | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm

The Retroz | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

Taylor Paul | Hacienda de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Sons of Soul | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Evolution | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Papayas Con Chile | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 2 pm

Rodriga Rockmore | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 2 - 4 pm

Frank Zona Band | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm

Rockabilly Strangers | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm

Jezzika Sax | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

J.A.M. | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Skivi & the OG | Blue Moon | 4 - 8 pm

MVJBS Monthly Gathering featuring BARLOW | Alma d'arte Charter High School | 6:30 pm

Night of Folk & Coffee | Jamila Coffee | 7 pm | Star Family Singers, Magdelena, Bella Marie

Open Mic | NM Vintage | Sign up @ 5pm, Magic Starts @ 6pm 💥

Christachio | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 - 8 pm

Rock & Roll - West Meets Southwest | Amaro Winery | 7 - 9 pm | Chris Baker plus Bill Starling

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.

New Mexico Wine & Music Festival | Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds | May 23rd - 25th

Las Cruces Uke Fest 2026 | NMSU Corbett Center Student Union | May 29th - 31st | Tickets

LCR Fest | The Destination | May 30th | 18 Bands | Doors at 2pm, music at 4pm, until 11pm

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Charlie