🎸 Live Music This Week in Las Cruces: May 21, 2026

Hello Music Lovers,

Well it’s Memorial Day Weekend and the temps will be in the low 90’s with a chance of late day rain on Monday.

🍷 The New Mexico Wine and Music Festival is this Saturday, Sunday and Monday from 12 - 6 pm daily at the Southern New Mexico Fairgrounds. Wine tasting, live music and over 50 local vendors and food trucks. Open to all ages. General Admission & Vip Tickets

🎷 The 2026 Mayor’s Jazz Fest is this Sunday May 24th at Plaza de Las Cruces starting at 7 pm. Platinum-selling American Idol vocalist Elliott Yamin will be playing with the “Jazz Group of the Year” nominee, the Lao Tizer Band. More Info

You’re Invited! 🎉

Live Love Las Cruces Meet & Greet
Sunday, May 24th • 2:00 – 4:00 PM
Rio Grande Winery – The Clubhouse

Over the past two years, so many of you have told me you wished there was an easy way to meet more people and make real connections here in Las Cruces. So we’re making it happen!

Whether you’re brand new to town or you’ve lived here your whole life and just want to expand your circle, this casual afternoon is for you. Come say hello, grab a glass of wine, and connect with friendly locals who already share your love for this community.

Special Musical Guests

We’re excited to welcome local musicians Burt Ferguson and Tim Thompson to our Meet & Greet so you can get to know them. They will perform on the patio from 4:00 – 7:00 PM so you can stick around after 4:00 and enjoy their music as you chat with your new friends.

No RSVP needed — just show up at the RGW Clubhouse and bring your good vibes. We can’t wait to finally meet you in person! Many thanks to Rio Grande Winery for making this meeting space available!

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👉 Musicians and Venues: Add your Live Music events free to our Events Calendar

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 is absolutely jamming with tons of live music, great vibes, and smiling faces! 🎶☀️ The weather is perfect, the patio misters are keeping things cool, and we’re loving the amazing energy from everyone stopping by.

We’re especially excited to see so many new faces while continuing to appreciate all of our wonderful regulars who support us week after week. We truly would not be where we are without you. ❤️

We’ve added to our staff and are working hard every day to provide the best customer service and experience possible. From delicious food and drinks to live entertainment and relaxing patio nights, we hope Madelyn’s feels like your favorite place to unwind. We hope to see you soon at Madelyn’s!

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

Guitar Slim | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm | 90th Celebration see more in Spotlight below

Chris Baker | Picacho Peak Brewing | 6 - 8 pm

MVJBS Monthly Jazz Jam | Boba Cafe | 6 pm

El Gato Local Student Showcase | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm ??

Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm ??

Nuevo Low | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 2 - 5 pm

Triple Jack | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Rockabilly Strangers | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm

The Ghetto Vaquero | Amaro Winery | 6 pm

Erly Burds | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm

Calista | Game 2 | 7 - 11 pm

Pizza Bones | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Clark Andrew Libby | Grounded | 7 - 9:30 pm

CM Adams | Monster House Dispensary | 7 pm

The Consequences Band | Game 1 | 7 pm

Derrick Lee & Color Quorum | Little Toad Creek | 8 -11 pm | NM Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival Benefit

Papa Blue & The King Bees | Palacio Bar | 8 pm | 90th Celebration see more in Spotlight below

Burt Ferguson | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm

Sage Gentlewing Band | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Jazz Saturday with Orlando Madrid | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm

West Texas | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm | Table Reservations

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

Dusty Low | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

Rebel Creek Radio | Sombra Antiqua | 2:30 - 5:30  pm

Austin Jimmy Murphy | Icebox Boneyard Cantina | 5 - 8 pm

Rayz | Icebox 28 Beer Garden | 5 - 8 pm

Calista | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

BJ Ramirez | T or C Brewing | 6 pm

Taylor Paul | Elephant Ranch | 7 pm

Clark Andrew Libbey of The High Desert Playboys | Dry Point Distillers | 7 - 9 pm

Cautivo Norteño | Blue Moon | 7 - 11 pm

CM Adams | Game 2 | 7 pm

Outbound Lights & Mood Swing | Valley Pizza | 7 - 10 pm

Danny Garcia Retirement Concert with the BJO | Atkinson Recital Hall NMSU | 7 pm | Don't miss the legendary "Danny Garcia" in his final concert with the Border Jazz Orchestra.

SaxAttitude & Tejas | Palacio Bar | 8 pm | 90th Celebration

SaxAttitude | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 - 2 pm

Roger Adams | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 3:30 - 6:30 pm | Open Mic Competition Winner

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

Jamie O’Hara | Hacienda de Mesilla | 10:30 am - 1 pm

CL Smith | Dick’s Cafe | 12 - 3 pm

Kat Crosby | Sparky’s Hatch | 12 - 3 pm

Julio Ortiz | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

The RetroZ | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Dream Merchants | Blue Moon | 4 - 8 pm

Animmo | Palacio Bar | 4 - 8 pm | 90th Celebration

Mayor’s Jazz Fest | Plaza de Las Cruces | 7 pm | Performances by The Lao Tizer Band & Knight Life OMHS. Plus American Idol Elliott Yamin.

Catfish Fry | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 am - 2 pm

James Bullard | Zin Valley Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

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

Miriam Hacksaw & Desiree Price | Valley Sessions @ El Changarro | 7:30 pm | $10 at the door

John Anderson | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 - 8 pm

❤ Learn more about local Musicians Genres and local Venues

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

Young At Heart Concert | Las Cruces Village | 2 - 3 pm

Guitar Slim | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm | 90th Celebration

Blues Jam Session | NM Vintage | 6 - 9 pm

Rockabilly Strangers | Palacio Bar | 6 - 9 pm

Karaoke | Little Toad Creek | 7 - 11 pm ??

Open Mic | Amaro Winery | 7 pm

CM Adams | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 2 - 5 pm

Flash Back | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Thee Locomotion Style Band | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm

Neal McCowan | Amaro Winery | 6 pm | Country

Nuevo Low | DH Lescombes | 6 - 9 pm

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

Las Cruces Uke Fest 2026 | NMSU Atkinson Recital Hall | 7 pm | Tickets

Calista | Game 2 | 7 - 11 pm

Midlife Cruces | NM Vintage | 7 - 10 pm

Skivi and the OG | Chopes La Mesa | 7 - 11 pm

Tom Andes | Grounded | 7 - 9:30 pm | singer, songwriter, guitarist from Albuquerque by way of New Orleans

Rockabilly Strangers | Las Cruces Eagles FOE 4038 | 7 - 10 pm

Ray Anthony & Powerslyde | Little Toad Creek | 8 -11 pm

The Band | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

Tom Adams (Karma Spice) | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 12 - 3 pm

Party Falcon | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Jazz Saturday with Lush Life | Rio Grande Winery | 11 am - 2 pm

Highway FM | Rio Grande Winery | 6 - 9 pm

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

LCR Fest | The Destination | May 30th | 18 Bands | Doors at 2pm, music at 4pm, until 11pm | Watch this Instagram post about the event

Benny Basset | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

Chris Baker | Icebox 28 Beer Garden | 5 - 8 pm

CM Adams | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Alex Dunn | Dry Point Distillers | 7 - 9 pm

The Consequences Band | Pecan Grill | 7 - 11 pm

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

Calista | La Posta de Mesilla | 6 - 9 pm

Skivi & the OG | Game 1 | 7 - 11 pm

West Texas | Palacio Bar | 8 pm

BJ Ramirez | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 11 - 2 pm

The Mark Fowler Group | Madelyn’s Mesilla | 3 - 7 pm

Christopher Escarcega | Rio Grande Winery | 4 - 7 pm

Sage Gentlewing | Zin Valle Vineyards | 1 - 4 pm

Visa Anemoia - Yacht Rock Party | NM Vintage | 2:30 - 5:30 pm

Music in the Park - Peter Vigil & The All Stars (NM Variety) | Young Park | 7 pm

Chris Baker - Open Mic | NM Vintage | 6 - 9 pm

Live Music | Picacho Hills Country Club | 5 - 8 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 | May 29th - 31st | The Las Cruces Uke Fest packs the weekend with all‑levels ukulele workshops, jams, a swap meet, and a Friday night instructors’ concert at NMSU’s Atkinson Recital Hall.

Juneteenth Jazz Arts Festival | Juneteenth Jazz | June 13th - 22nd

Purple Madness & Fotos y Recuerdos | Las Cruces Convention Center | 7 pm | Recreating the Legend of Prince & The Ultimate Tribute to Selena | Tickets

🎸 Mesilla Valley Blues Society 2026 Schedule

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