Wednesday night FOLK biweekly music series featuring:
Fuegomiel at our Rufina Street Taproom!

Young Country sound, with a twist of Mexican Folk/Soul. Fuegomiel is sure to have the people moving and singing!

free / all ages

Intermediate & Advanced swing dance topics in collaboration with the organizers of Monday Night Swing! Lessons occur at Move DCP!, 901 W. San Mateo Rd., Santa Fe, NM on Wednesday evenings, 7-8:15 PM.

About Our Instructors

Mike & Elli

Mike started partner dancing in a ballroom studio in Santa Fe in 1997, teaching all ballroom styles before focusing on swing dance. His dedication to teaching and growing the swing scene in Santa Fe is remarkable. He is also passionate about Argentine Tango.

Elli began partner dancing in May of 1998 at the teen center Warehouse 21 in Santa Fe, NM and fell in love with this art form! Initially learning then teaching swing dancing, she later also dove into Argentine Tango. Elli has since taught, danced, performed, and competed in these styles and in places as far flung as Argentina & Sweden.

Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 pm

- Golden Ratio Presents - Weekly Ecstatic Dance

Paradiso 903 Early st. 87501

Seanchai Brings a live music set to our Ecstatic Dance this week!

Last time they played for us the energy was amazing.

Hailing from the US and Ireland, Seanchai (SHAN-e-khee) combines an eclectic mix of Irish and folk music. With a lineup including Tony on guitar, Brayden on viola, and Maria on bodhran, Seanchai illustrates a landscape of lively melodies and sentimental airs, transporting the listener to the green hills of Ireland and beyond. For ecstatic dance they will add Bear on sax, and Miles on percussion.

$15 suggested donation

Take our stage, belt out your favorites! Karaoke is every Wednesday and Sunday at Boxcar Santa Fe with Crash Romeo.

Feeling Smart?

Come Test your knowledge with Trivia presented by Quiz Lizard.
All guests must be 21+ - prized for winners!

Sonic Immersion Meditations with Grand Piano and Symphonic Gongs ~ Lyra Barron is a classically trained pianist coming back to the stage after years away, with Al Faaet, a master of percussion and other worldly gong techniques over many decades. ~ Calling the Infinite ~ By Donation. Feel free to bring a pillow.

Colorado Country. That's the sound The Barlow has been making since 2017, combining Red Dirt, Americana, outlaw country and guitar-heavy Southern rock into songs that are as rugged as the band's Denver home.
www.thebarlowband.com

Tickets available now.

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Just a fun way to spend a Friday after work.

Great food, good company and dancing with Hillary Smith at AS ABOVE SO BELOW. A

ll this and you get to help St. Elizabeth Shelters. Spring is in the air!!

Please join us for the 2nd Annual Santa Fe Heroes Hamburger Dinner honoring our Veterans!

We will be installing their banners soon on light poles throughout Santa Fe.

The event is Hosted by the Elks Lodge #460 in partnership with the Knights of Columbus Council 10517 Santa Fe Heroes Military Banner program.

The location is 1615 Old Pecos Trail, Santa Fe, NM 87505.

Burgers will be served from 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm Friday May 2nd, 2025, come early or stay late and enjoy a cocktail or beverage with your favorite Elk or Brother Knight!!!

Cost is $10 for a burger and chips. Green chile and cheese at no cost. (Sorry no vegetarian option)

Proceeds from the dinner go to the Santa Fe Heroes Military Banner program

Presented by Mama Mañana with 98.1 KBAC Radio Free Santa Fe, kicking off the MM Friday night Residency at the new Merigold Room!

Meet us on top of the hill where the marigolds grow! OK so there aren't actually any marigolds, but this new venue is pretty dang awesome and we're really excited to be playing our album release show in such a cool spot! We'll be joined that night by our homies from the berque Almost Always Never, and it's going to be so much dang fun. Mark your calendars folks cause we're being "Hatched" May 2nd at The Marigold Room!

Doors at 7pm. All ages. No Cover.

Santa Fe's psychedelic alternative folk-rock experiment, Free Range Buddhas, has been stirring audiences since 2016. Often FRB get likened to other free spirited ensembles such as King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard, The Allman Brothers Band, Blind Melon, Fleetwood Mac, and Jefferson Airplane, to name a few. Following the positive reception of their 2022 LP, "Ritual," the band gleefully awaits the release of their much anticipated sophomore album “Hatched” which is due out May 2nd 2025. In the lead up to what the band has described as being their most evolved body of work to date, they’ve been busy hitting it hard, releasing several singles and taking home the award for Best Modern Rock Song at the 2024 New Mexico Music Awards for “End of the Story”. Their latest releases, 'Wild Woman', 'American Dream', and 'East Alameda St.', highlight Free Range Buddhas' distinctive fusion of vintage psychedelic nostalgia and modern alt-rock flair. They also underscore FRB's commitment to infuse every endeavor with vibrancy, excitement, and sometimes even a dose mischief...

Almost Always Never plays alt-rock, art-pop with heavy focus on lyrics and electric soundscapes.

Time keeps moving and things keep changing, but that doesn’t mean we can't fight back. Yo La Tengo have raced time for nearly four decades and, to my ears, they just keep winning. The trio’s latest victory is called This Stupid World, a spellbinding set of reflective songs that resist the ever-ticking clock. This is music that’s not so much timeless as time-defiant. “I want to fall out of time,” Ira Kaplan sings in “Fallout.” “Reach back, unwind.”

Part of how Kaplan, Georgia Hubley, and James McNew escape time is by watching it pass, even accepting it when they must. “I see clearly how it ends / I see the moon rise as the sun descends,” they sing during opener “Sinatra Drive Breakdown.” In the séance-like "Until it Happens,” Kaplan plainly intones, “Prepare to die / Prepare yourself while there’s still time.” But This Stupid World is also filled with calls to reject time – bide it, ignore it, waste it. "Stay alive," he adds later in the same song. "Look away from the hands of time.”

Of course, times have changed for Yo La Tengo as much as they have for everyone else. In the past, the band has often worked with outside producers and mixers. Yo La Tengo made This Stupid World all by themselves, though. And their time-tested judgment is both sturdy enough to keep things to the band’s high standards, and nimble enough to make things new.

Another new thing about This Stupid World: it’s the most live-sounding Yo La Tengo album in a while. At the base of nearly every track is the trio playing all at once, giving everything a right-now feel. Take the signature combination of hypnotic rhythm and spontaneous guitar on “Sinatra Drive Breakdown,” or the steady chug of “Tonight’s Episode,” a blinkered tunnel of forward-moving sound. There’s an immediacy to the music, as if the distance between the first pass and the final product has been made a touch more direct.

The songs on This Stupid World were still journeys, though. An example is the absorbing, three-dimensional “Brain Capers.” To construct this swirl, the band blends guitar chords, bass loops, drum punches, and various iterations of Hubley and Kaplan's voices into shifting layers. Simpler but just as dense is closer “Miles Away." A dubby rhythm lurks below Hubley’s vocal, which brushes across the song like paint leaving bright blurs. Throughout the album, these touches, accents, and surprises intensify each piece. It’s a rarity – a raw-sounding record that gives you plenty of headphone-worthy detail to chew on.

This Stupid World gives your brain a lot to digest, too. All the battles with time drive toward some heavy conclusions. In the gripping “Aselestine,” Hubley sings about what sounds like a friend on death's door: “The clock won’t tick / I can’t predict / I can’t sell your books, though you asked me to.” In “Apology Letter,” time turns simple communication into something fraught and confusing: "The words / Derail on the way from me to you.” Not everything is so serious, though. The absurdist “Tonight’s Episode" helps McNew learn to milk cows, steal faces, and treat guacamole as a verb. And somehow Alice Cooper, Ray Davies, and Rick Moranis show up in “Brain Capers,” all telling us time isn’t finished yet.

So I guess everyone on This Stupid World grapples with how time keeps steamrolling and how we keep trying to do something about it. It’s there in the title, a weary but clear-eyed pejorative that suggests determined resignation, a will to fight despite the grim odds. It’s there in the title track too: “This stupid world – it’s killing me / This stupid world – is all we have.” Such realism leads to the resolute optimism of This Stupid World’s parting shot, “Miles Away,” which sees time’s passage and life's impermanence as things to deal with rather than reasons to despair. “You feel alone / Friends are all gone," Hubley prays softly. "Keep wiping the dust from your eyes.”

Marc Masters

TICKETS: $40-45
Member pre-sale: Wednesday, December 4, 10 am
Public sale: Friday, December 6, 10 am
Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member! Learn more here.

FOR ONLINE CUSTOMER TICKETING sales and support contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.

IN-PERSON WALK-UP SALES ONLY for all shows are available at the Lensic Box Office during Box Office hours.

VENUE INFO: Meow Wolf
Alcohol: Yes
Seating: Standing
Outside Food/Drink: No
Parking: Yes
ADA: Yes, please speak to a Meow Wolf team member

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Recommend to leave the following items in your car or secure them in a locker. Please review our Prohibited Items list for further questions.
-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas
-Luggage
-Strollers
-Skateboards
-Professional recording equipment

OMSD returns to Tumbleroot!

We will rock the house with the sweet sounds of the Allman Brothers and friends. These Tumbleroot shows are great events!

Join us for a dynamic 3-hour Casino (Cuban) Salsa workshop where you'll dive into the rhythms, movements, and essence of Cuban Salsa! No partner or experience needed—just bring your energy and passion for dance!

In this workshop, we will:
Build a strong foundation with essential steps, patterns, and musicality.
Explore the rhythms of Cuban Salsa, including clave and its connection to movement.
Learn lead and follow techniques to enhance partner dynamics.
Dance both with and without a partner, incorporating Salsa suelta (shines).
Add a touch of Cuban Rumba and Afro-Cuban movement to enrich your style.
Master classic Casino figures (figuras) like Setenta, enchufa doble, Sombrero, and more!

Casino Salsa is all about feeling the music, expressing yourself, and sharing the joy of dance with an amazing community. Bring your sabor y vamos a bailar!

𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐬𝐭:

FULL PASS - 1-4pm

$𝟓𝟎 𝐛𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟑𝐫𝐝
$65 At the door

---Cuban Salsa (drop in): 𝟏-𝟑𝐩𝐦 | $𝟒𝟎

---Rueda de Casino (drop in): 𝟑-𝟒𝐩𝐦 | $𝟐𝟎

To register, please visit 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐡𝐮𝐭𝟓𝟎𝟓.𝐜𝐨𝐦

TEACHER BIO:
Jessica Montoya began her training in Classical Ballet, Jazz, and Tap at the age of four. Expanding her foundation, she explored Modern Dance and Gymnastics, as well as Flamenco, which led her to Valencia, Spain, where she immersed herself in its passion and soul.
Her repertoire continued to grow with Contemporary, Lyrical Jazz, and Hip Hop. In 2016, her love for Salsa took her to Havana and Santiago de Cuba, where she trained in Afro-Cuban dance, Salsa, Son, and Rumba, deepening her connection to rhythm, movement, and heritage.
As a dancer, instructor, choreographer, and performer, Jessica has had the privilege of sharing her love for dance across various platforms. She has taught at numerous dance studios and served as a board member for the Albuquerque Latin Dance Festival. Her career includes performances with the Gipsy Kings and choreography for film and television, including Deputy, Walker Independence, Cry Macho, Opus (A24 Films), and Netflix’s PULSE. She has also earned competition wins and coordinated cultural events.
Jessica has guided dancers of all levels, from studio students to professional performers, and has led immersive cultural dance experiences in Cuba. Dance is her heart and soul—a universal language that transcends barriers. Her mission is to inspire others to embrace movement, express themselves authentically, and experience the transformative joy that dance has brought into her life.

21+ event

Indulge in a celebration of craftsmanship at our Cigar and Whisky Fest, taking place amidst the scenic backdrop of Towa Golf Club on Saturday, May 3. Elevate your senses with an unparalleled selection of premium cigars and whiskies sourced from around the world, curated to delight even the most discerning aficionados. Rub shoulders with top-tier cigarmakers, whisky distillers, master blenders, and brand experts as they guide you through a journey of exquisite flavors and aromas.

But that's not all—prepare your palate for a tantalizing experience with mouthwatering charcuterie, including smoked meats, an olive bar, a variety of cheeses, grilled pineapple, and an array of sumptuous desserts. With tickets in limited supply, secure your place at this exclusive one-day event now for an unforgettable experience.

4:00pm - 700pm
Doors at 4:00pm • 21+ Ages

“Electric charge to blow you in, to the arms of raging sin/
Wanna ride the tempest wind"

Buzzcocks 'Senses Out Of Control'

In a darkening musical landscape where viral fads and AI-generated fakery share chart-space with the self-absorbed products of the nation’s stage schools, Buzzcocks shine out as a gleaming beacon of hope.
A constant, ever-evolving presence over the last 45 years of pop culture, the band’s legendary status will be set in stone — literally — with their inclusion in the Music Walk Of Fame in September, joining an illustrious roll call including David Bowie, The Who, Madness and Amy Winehouse.
The band’s never-better live shows, meanwhile, are electrifying reminders of rock music’s power to inspire, educate and inform. All delivered with an energy and conviction of a band half their age.
“It’s my lifeblood,” says Steve Diggle — 68 years young — of a non-stop touring schedule which over the summer will see them play to thousands of fans across Europe and the UK.
“I’ve still got the fire in my belly. Some musicians get bored of being on the road, but I’m institutionalised. I’ve done 50-odd years of staying in hotels. It’s what I signed up for. Ever since I saw Bob Dylan in the back of a black taxi in (D.A. Pennebaker’s 1967 documentary) Don’t Look Back, I always wanted to live this kind of life — being interviewed in the back of a black taxi on the way to the studio.”

While most of their punk peers are content to traverse the globe in jukebox-style revue shows, Buzzcocks continue to move with the times, attracting new fans wherever they go. A case in point being the huge all-ages crowd the band pulled at the Iggy Pop-headlined Dog Day Afternoon in July.
“There’s not a lot of intellectual or emotional thinking in music these days,” observes Steve. “People are being controlled. They’ll watch a video of someone falling over a banana skin and think they’re being entertained. They don’t realise the beauty of words, and the power of music. I’d like to think young kids who come to see us feel the same excitement I got from Little Richard and Chuck Berry. It goes back to the punk thing. It was about attitude and a way of thinking. We had the questions, but we didn’t have the answers. But the questions are the important thing.”

This desire to challenge both themselves and their audiences was reflected in 2022’s Sonics In The Soul. An eclectic mix of gilt-edged power-pop (‘Venus Eyes’), Big Star-esque bangers (‘Nothingness World’) and Groundhogs-style riffing (‘Experimental Farm’), it was both a critical and commercial success — a reminder that Steve Diggle has always been a master songwriter: a Lennon to Pete Shelley’s McCartney.

The album also caught the ear of rock royalty. ‘Little’ Steven Van Zandt put in a request to remix Who-like epic ‘Manchester Rain’, while Elton John got in touch with Steve to rave about first single ‘Senses Out Of Control’, playing the track on his Apple Radio show.
“Sonics In The Soul was a bridge from the old Buzzcocks to the new,” says Steve.
“At the time, a lot of people said, ‘You can’t carry on without Pete.’ But I’d always written my own songs. Looking back, we were like two mountain climbers. We needed each other. But since then I’ve taken [the band] on and it made it more heroic.”

Buzzcocks have always been about innovation, experimentation and taking risks. In 1977, the band’s self-financed debut ‘Spiral Scratch’ EP gave birth to the independent sector. A primary influence on everyone from Orange Juice to Green Day, the string of timelessly melodic hit singles which followed (including Diggle-penned classics ’Promises’ and ‘Harmony In My Head’ ) brought radical ideas to a Top Of The Pops audience — reflecting influences ranging from Bob Dylan to Harold Pinter; Samuel Beckett to Stockhausen.

“I had a Stockhausen box set,” he says of his listening as a teenager. “I had the box room at home and I’d record my mum doing the hoovering and play it back. I loved the idea of white noise. We always had that discordant, uncomfortable element in Buzzcocks.”
For Steve and his bandmates, punk wasn’t so much a wake-up call as a signal that other people across the country were feeling the same way.
“I didn’t need Joe Strummer or Johnny Rotten to tell me what was going on,” he explains. “Buzzcocks were probably the most philosophical of all the punk bands. I loved The Clash and The Jam, but most of them were just there for the party —writing songs about getting a job. We’d read the existentialists. We were interested in the complexity of life. It was deep thinking wrapped up in a pop song. Rather than being linear, we were using abstract images to create a mood — the same way James Joyce did with Ulysses. That inspired a song like ‘Fast Cars’. At 17 I’d seen my best mate die in a car crash, and it gave me a different perspective. The Joyce thing of only knowing the meaning of life through knowing the meaning of death.”

While punk is widely considered as rock’s Year Zero, the truth is that Buzzcocks were simultaneously tapping into a far older tradition, stretching back via Chuck Berry and Little Richard to the Delta Blues.

“We were white blues,” explains Steve. “My theory now is that instead of the cotton fields, we had the cotton mills, where kids would be sent up chimneys and made to work 18 hours a day. That was our blues — the white trash of Manchester.”
Having toured the world and released three classic albums — Another Music In a Different Kitchen, Love Bites and A Different Kind Of Tension — in quick succession, the band imploded in 1981. A successful reunion of the classic line-up (Pete Shelley — guitar vocals; Steve Diggle — guitar vocals; Steve Garvey — bass; John Maher — drums) in 1989 led to a non-stop touring schedule prior to Shelley’s death in 2018.
However, the band’s next chapter promises to be their most exciting yet.
“I’m halfway through the new record, which is going to be called Attitude Adjustment,” says Steve in conclusion.

“It’s a step on from Sonics In The Soul. It feels like an exciting new era, and a new spirit. I can’t wait to get out there and play these songs to people. It’s not about ego, for me. I'm a working-class kid, who always loved music. I never thought I’d be involved in it. But I’ve got my chance, so I’ll give back as much as I can, because I believe in it as much as I always did. We’re the holiest church in rock ’n’ roll.”

With Steve Diggle as High Priest, Buzzcocks are still the band to believe in.

STRAWBERRY FUZZ
Carrying on a lineage that stretches from The Doors to FIDLAR, indie punk band Strawberry Fuzz document the wildlife in and around their Venice Beach turf. Channeling stories of parties, junkies, sex, violence and camaraderie through a keenly observant lens, they meticulously capture the smell, sound, taste and feel of life on the streets, in the bars, bedrooms and basements of the bleary side of Los Angeles.

Inspired by artists like The Cramps, Black Flag and The Germs as well as Elvis, RL Burnside and Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Strawberry Fuzz’s manic live show was perfectly captured on their debut collection of demos Fuzztapes Vol. 1. Now back with a full-length record releasing this winter, they continue to rip up stages and whip up pits all along the West Coast.

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TICKETS
$33–$38

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Thurs, Feb 13, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Feb 14, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.

VENUE: TUMBLEROOT BREWERY & DISTILLERY
SEATING: Limited

ADA: Yes, please notify a Tumbleroot representative upon arrival

PARKING: Yes

ALCOHOL: Yes

OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No

Buzzcocks
w/ Strawberry Fuzz

May 3, 2025 • 7:30 pm

DOORS 6:30pm • 21+ WITHOUT PARENT OR GUARDIAN

Dance the night away with Legacy of Santa Fe!

Get ready to twirl and celebrate at the Baile de Mayo! Don your finest broom skirts, ribbon shirts, and dancing shoes for a night of festive fun!

7:30 PM / Sat., May 3, 2025

Santa Fe Community Convention Center

Doors open at 6:30 PM

Witness the unveiling of Don Diego de Vargas and La Reina de La Fiesta de Santa Fe™ at the annual Baile de Mayo! Be there as Don Diego receives his medallion, sword, and title, followed by the much-anticipated naming of La Reina. The evening will be filled with live music and dancing, courtesy of Legacy of Santa Fe, creating a vibrant atmosphere for this special occasion.

Time keeps moving and things keep changing, but that doesn’t mean we can't fight back. Yo La Tengo have raced time for nearly four decades and, to my ears, they just keep winning. The trio’s latest victory is called This Stupid World, a spellbinding set of reflective songs that resist the ever-ticking clock. This is music that’s not so much timeless as time-defiant. “I want to fall out of time,” Ira Kaplan sings in “Fallout.” “Reach back, unwind.”

Part of how Kaplan, Georgia Hubley, and James McNew escape time is by watching it pass, even accepting it when they must. “I see clearly how it ends / I see the moon rise as the sun descends,” they sing during opener “Sinatra Drive Breakdown.” In the séance-like "Until it Happens,” Kaplan plainly intones, “Prepare to die / Prepare yourself while there’s still time.” But This Stupid World is also filled with calls to reject time – bide it, ignore it, waste it. "Stay alive," he adds later in the same song. "Look away from the hands of time.”

Of course, times have changed for Yo La Tengo as much as they have for everyone else. In the past, the band has often worked with outside producers and mixers. Yo La Tengo made This Stupid World all by themselves, though. And their time-tested judgment is both sturdy enough to keep things to the band’s high standards, and nimble enough to make things new.

Another new thing about This Stupid World: it’s the most live-sounding Yo La Tengo album in a while. At the base of nearly every track is the trio playing all at once, giving everything a right-now feel. Take the signature combination of hypnotic rhythm and spontaneous guitar on “Sinatra Drive Breakdown,” or the steady chug of “Tonight’s Episode,” a blinkered tunnel of forward-moving sound. There’s an immediacy to the music, as if the distance between the first pass and the final product has been made a touch more direct.

The songs on This Stupid World were still journeys, though. An example is the absorbing, three-dimensional “Brain Capers.” To construct this swirl, the band blends guitar chords, bass loops, drum punches, and various iterations of Hubley and Kaplan's voices into shifting layers. Simpler but just as dense is closer “Miles Away." A dubby rhythm lurks below Hubley’s vocal, which brushes across the song like paint leaving bright blurs. Throughout the album, these touches, accents, and surprises intensify each piece. It’s a rarity – a raw-sounding record that gives you plenty of headphone-worthy detail to chew on.

This Stupid World gives your brain a lot to digest, too. All the battles with time drive toward some heavy conclusions. In the gripping “Aselestine,” Hubley sings about what sounds like a friend on death's door: “The clock won’t tick / I can’t predict / I can’t sell your books, though you asked me to.” In “Apology Letter,” time turns simple communication into something fraught and confusing: "The words / Derail on the way from me to you.” Not everything is so serious, though. The absurdist “Tonight’s Episode" helps McNew learn to milk cows, steal faces, and treat guacamole as a verb. And somehow Alice Cooper, Ray Davies, and Rick Moranis show up in “Brain Capers,” all telling us time isn’t finished yet.

So I guess everyone on This Stupid World grapples with how time keeps steamrolling and how we keep trying to do something about it. It’s there in the title, a weary but clear-eyed pejorative that suggests determined resignation, a will to fight despite the grim odds. It’s there in the title track too: “This stupid world – it’s killing me / This stupid world – is all we have.” Such realism leads to the resolute optimism of This Stupid World’s parting shot, “Miles Away,” which sees time’s passage and life's impermanence as things to deal with rather than reasons to despair. “You feel alone / Friends are all gone," Hubley prays softly. "Keep wiping the dust from your eyes.”

TICKS: $40-45
Member pre-sale: Wednesday, December 4, 10 am
Public sale: Friday, December 6, 10 am
Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member! Learn more here.

FOR ONLINE CUSTOMER TICKETING sales and support contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.

IN-PERSON WALK-UP SALES ONLY for all shows are available at the Lensic Box Office during Box Office hours.

VENUE INFO: Meow Wolf
Alcohol: Yes
Seating: Standing
Outside Food/Drink: No
Parking: Yes
ADA: Yes, please speak to a Meow Wolf team member

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Recommend to leave the following items in your car or secure them in a locker. Please review our Prohibited Items list for further questions.
-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas
-Luggage
-Strollers
-Skateboards
-Professional recording equipment

Billy & Bella return to The Mystic Santa Fe Saturday, May 24th from 9-11pm!

Billy & Bella are an American singer-song writer duo which layer influences of folk-rock and dream-pop with lush songwriting to create a sound reminiscent of pre-Millennial Southwestern neo-psychedelia. Originally formed in Florida, Billy & Bella now call New Mexico their home.

Echoes of vintage American Rock & Roll can be heard in their music, the tones of which would sound right at home if pulsing through a Silvertone transistor radio placed in the desert on a star-lit night.

Join the New Mexico History Museum in Santa Fe, New Mexico, for "A Sweet Taste of History: Chocolate & Jazz" on Sun., May 4, 1 - 4 p.m. This special event celebrates New Mexico’s culinary heritage and the captivating rhythms of jazz. Admission is FREE for New Mexico residents!

At "A Sweet Taste of History: Chocolate & Jazz," guests can get a brief introduction to the exhibit "Forks in the Road: A Diner’s Guide to New Mexico" from museum staff, then meet staff from the renowned Kakawa Chocolate House in Santa Fe, as well as the talented Chef Johnny Vee. Kakawa Chocolate House will present a chocolate tasting and demonstration of various chocolate varieties while Vee discusses the fascinating history of chocolate in New Mexico and the Americas. Afterwards, visitors can listen to live jazz music performed by local musicians Teri Lynn Browning & Chris Ishee while exploring the exhibition. Museum educators will provide an engaging children’s activity to keep younger visitors entertained. Complimentary chocolate tastings will be offered to the first 75 attendees.

The "New Mexico on a Plate with Chef Johnny Vee and Friends" series is a key component of the History Museum’s food heritage program, dedicated to preserving and celebrating New Mexico’s rich culinary traditions.

Image credit: In the flower garden, San Gabriel Ranch, Alcalde, New Mexico. Photographer: Edward H. Kemp. Negative Number: LS.1434 NMHM/DCA

Official Flyer
Cinco De Mayo Carshow & Concert May 4th 2025 at Santa Fe Place Mall in the Hobby Lobby Parking Lot from 1pm to 5pm, roll in is from 11:00am - 1:00pm. MUSIC - FOOD - VENDORS - MARIACHI - CARS - TRUCKS - ECT.

FREE FAMILY EVENT!!

LIVE PERFOMANCES BY: Alexx Cloud - Mariachi Differencia- Rob With Tha Bop - Drww Christopher - Crim Deezy - Ricky Cash - T.O.G.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION BELOW:
https://form.jotform.com/250204736131142

INBOX FOR VENDOR REGISTRATION: We are only accepting one or two of the same type of vendor. First come first serve.

Brought to you by: Sins’ Events - Sueños Promotions - Top Shelf Entertainment - Butterfly Kisses by Felecia & Des LLC

Swing Soleil is an acoustic, swing-jazz manouche band based in Santa Fe, New Mexico. This four-piece quartet plays music ranging from 20th century gypsy jazz to swing standards by composers such as Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grappelli, Pearl Django, Neil Andersson, and many others. They play with good humor and love for the music—seeking to inspire that in audiences of all kinds.

free / all ages

Join us for our monthly art market featuring locally made jewelry, pottery, baked goods, and more while enjoying the seasonal drink menu at Tumbleroot.

Live music by Banjo Joe & Danielle (2-5pm) and Majé (5-6pm) on the Patio stage

ARTISTS APPLY HERE: https://www.cognitoforms.com/Tumble.../May4FirstSundayMarket

It's a time to reconnect, exchange stories, and create lasting memories.

Whether you’re catching up with old friends or making new ones, you’ll feel right at home.

So bring your appetite and your best stories, and let's make this gathering one to remember!
Includes: Pre-dinner community gathering with appetizers, Dinner, Wine, non-alcoholic options, dessert, coffee
10% of all sales goes to The Food Depot

Atalaya is the dream of a gentle bird floating through stars above a seaswept castle tower. Based in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and inspired by Argentine zamba and American folk, the classical guitar and violin duo channels a hazy nostalgia into rolicking narrative songs with soaring vocal harmonies.

Presented by our friends at Rambler Sparkling Water!

All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public; however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!

Take our stage, belt out your favorites! Karaoke is every Wednesday and Sunday at Boxcar Santa Fe with Crash Romeo.

Celebrating 50 years on May 5 (2025) at Tia Sophia's restaurant.

Offering entrees for five dollars that day only, dine in only, one entrée per person, cash only.

Please tip generously, waitstaff will be working hard.!
Come early, it'll be slamming!

Join us for an epic night of live music with The Mighty Mystic at Boxcar Live as part of the 2025 Walk Tall tour.

Mighty Mystic is considered as one of the leaders in the U.S. Reggae scene and labeled by many as one of the more prolific artists to develop outside of Jamaica.

He has gripped the scene with ferocious conviction and an uncanny ambition worthy to be mentioned among the greats. He has gone from being a fan of reggae music to being a contributor to the art.

The Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners’ Garden Fair will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds.

This free, public event celebrates our shared interests in learning about and participating in every aspect of gardening in the Santa Fe area.
Details: https://www.sfemg.org/garden-fair

Tickets are now on sale for this special fundraising event for Across the Americas Youth Cultural Exchange program featuring two of New Mexico’s most celebrated, award-winning bands together: Nosotros AND Robert Mirabal and Rare Tribal Mob!

Nosotros
Robert Mirabal and Rare Tribal Mob
May 8 | 7:30 PM
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery | Santa Fe

Tickets: https://bit.ly/ATAFundraiser
Presented by El Show and ¡Globalquerque!

About Across The Americas (ATC)

ATC Youth Cultural Exchange is a project of the not-for-profit Kusi Kawsay Association, which, through their Nawpa Nan Cultural Center, seeks to empower the children, youth and adults of Indigenous communities in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, Peru. The Across The Americas Exchange will be bringing a Quechuan youth delegation to New Mexico in July of this year for exchange programs with Taos Pueblo and other northern Indigenous nations. Re-connection of Native Peoples across the North and South is vital to preserving Indigenous ways of being and the lands that sustain us.

Stay tuned for more info on ATA's New Mexico programs and presentations with Taos and other NM Indigenous communities.

Kick off Native Fashion Week with Sky Railway!

This limited experience gets you an exclusive first look at this year’s trends onboard Sky Railway as Native Fashion Week kicks off with a runway show featuring some of the best designers and models in the industry.

Tickets are now on sale for this special fundraising event for Across the Americas Youth Cultural Exchange program featuring two of New Mexico’s most celebrated, award-winning bands together: Nosotros AND Robert Mirabal and Rare Tribal Mob!

Nosotros
Robert Mirabal and Rare Tribal Mob
May 8 | 7:30 PM
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery | Santa Fe

Tickets: https://bit.ly/ATAFundraiser
Presented by El Show and ¡Globalquerque!

About Across The Americas (ATC)

ATC Youth Cultural Exchange is a project of the not-for-profit Kusi Kawsay Association, which, through their Nawpa Nan Cultural Center, seeks to empower the children, youth and adults of Indigenous communities in the Sacred Valley near Cusco, Peru. The Across The Americas Exchange will be bringing a Quechuan youth delegation to New Mexico in July of this year for exchange programs with Taos Pueblo and other northern Indigenous nations. Re-connection of Native Peoples across the North and South is vital to preserving Indigenous ways of being and the lands that sustain us.

Stay tuned for more info on ATA's New Mexico programs and presentations with Taos and other NM Indigenous communities.

Steel Pulse w/ Chala

Bearing witness to the accelerating negativity of global affairs, Steel Pulse emerges with musical vengeance to halt the disarray of humanity. The bands twelfth studio production, titled Mass Manipulation, reflects four decades committed to bettering mankind through music. Steel Pulse continues to be revolutionary in engaging controversial topics of racial injustice and human rights on a global scale. Their musical stance and conceptualizations are as potent and relevant today as they were at the beginning of their career. The album’s uniquely thematic approach provokes thought as it presses forward, toward humanities unification. A manipulation of our minds has been influenced by a New World Order currently dominating humankind. Steel Pulse reappears at a fated moment, armed with compassion, encouraging all people to reject false ideals, set higher goals, and demand more from themselves to further this unification.

The Burque Jazz Bandits are taking you back to the height of Jazz at this Tumbleroot Time Warp!

We're calling all the hepcats to come swing and wing!
Buy your tickets now and follow the Jazz.
Tickets: $10 advance $15 at the door
https://tickets.holdmyticket.com/tickets/445503

more about the Bandits: www.burquejazzbandits.com

TICKETS: $42–$72
Tickets on sale: Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10am.

The Jayhawks and their rootsy sound were swimming against the tide when they emerged from a crowded Minnesota music scene in 1985. Over almost four decades, eleven albums, countless memorable live shows, and enough personal drama to fill a couple of Behind the Music episodes, this beloved band soared to heights few ever achieve while winning the hearts and minds of numerous critics, fans, and peers in the process.

This is an evening with The Jayhawks featuring two full sets by the band: an acoustic first set followed by a full electric set.

The Santa Fe Extension Master Gardeners’ Garden Fair will be held on Saturday, May 10, 2025, from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the Santa Fe County Fairgrounds.

This free, public event celebrates our shared interests in learning about and participating in every aspect of gardening in the Santa Fe area.
Details: https://www.sfemg.org/garden-fair

OUR FIRST BRUJA BASH OF 2025 IS HAPPENING Come hang out with us on Saturday, May 10th, from 12pm-5pm! Dress up as any mystical or supernatural being & get 10% off OFF

Psychic Readings
Oddities
Aura Photos
Local Artists
Baked Goods
Poetry
A Raffle & Giveaway at the end of the night to help raise money for St. Elizabeth Shelters!
Henna Tattoos

And so much more!! Giveaway information will be posted in the upcoming weeks!

Can't wait to see you guys here!

Team Everything is thrilled to set up shop at La Reina for a series of Zodiac-themed cathartic dance parties in the vein of their 4-year residency at Cowgirl Hall of Fame (Team Tuesdays.) Aptly, these events will be co-produced with Heather McKearnan (Heather Hearts), who originally booked Bacon and Feath at Cowgirl many moons ago.

Ben Wright (aka DJ Bacon) is a lifelong musician currently residing in Santa Fe, NM. He has toured extensively and has been involved with countless recording and performance projects as a guitarist, producer, DJ and composer. His DJ sets are dynamic adventures through myriad landscapes of dance music from house and techno to bass music, electronica and beyond.

Presented by Team Everything!

All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public however tips to the DJ are always welcome and appreciated!

Attention El Ravers! Onsite parking will be limited to *hotel guests only*. Thank you for respecting the needs of our weary travelers. Please park on 5th street or San Felipe

Yola is a six-time GRAMMY-nominated artist, songwriter, and actor who has achieved critical acclaim, breakout success, and has been proclaimed as one of the most exciting and innovative artists in music today. She is championed by tastemakers including Rolling Stone, who said she is "one of contemporary pop's greatest singers" and by fans including Chaka Khan, Elton John, Chris Stapleton and Gary Clark Jr. Her critically acclaimed debut album Walk Through Fire released in 2019 received four GRAMMY award nominations including Best New Artist, and established her as a breakout star in the USA. With appearances on NPR's Tiny Desk, Austin City Limits, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, The Tonight Show, The Late Late Show With James Corden and break out performances at The Hollywood Bowl, Newport Folk Festival, SXSW and Farm Aid alongside artists including, Mavis Staples, The Highwomen and Dolly Parton. Yola featured in The Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum's The Unbroken Circle exhibit paired with Dolly Parton and performed on PBS's Great Performances: GRAMMY Salute to Music Legends show, honoring Sister Rosetta Tharp as well as featured on Ringo Star's single "Here's To The Night" alongside Paul McCartney, Dave Grohl and Lenny Kravitz.

Yola has also supported a number of charitable and public-awareness initiatives, including appearing on CBS's "Play On" benefit concert alongside Gary Clark Jr., Ziggy Marley, Andra Day and Snoop Dogg, helping charities NAACP LDF and WhyHunger. She also featured on BBC's Children in Need single "Stop Crying Your Heart Out," WME's RWQuarantunes and "Twitch Aid," raising funds for the World Health Organization performing alongside John Legend. Yola took part in BMI's Tennessee Diversity Consortium Surviving Crisis panel and contributed a performance for Annie Lennox's Circle Music Auction.

Following the success of her acclaimed 2021 album Stand For Myself, which landed two additional Grammy nominations, acclaim from The New York Times, Rolling Stone, W magazine, Variety, Entertainment Weekly, and NPR Music, who proclaimed it "the best soul album of the last 20 years. She was the cover of American Songwriter and Flood Magazine, featured by Essence, Switched on Pop and made TV appearances with Jimmy Kimmel Live, The Tonight Show, Access Hollywood, CBS Mornings, The Late Show, as well as performing at Love Rocks and CMT's artist of the year, and much more. Yola also made her headline debut at the Ryman auditorium in Nashville and joined Chris Stapleton on dates including Madison Square Garden, NYC.

Yola made her acting debut portraying the founder of rock and roll, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, in Baz Luhrmann's ELVIS, and earned a NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Breakthrough Performance in a Motion Picture. She made her awards show performance debut at the American Music Awards in November 2022 as their featured SONG OF THE SOUL performer. That same evening, the ELVIS movie soundtrack won the "Favorite Soundtrack" award. Yola is a member of The Recording Academy's Black Music Collective, and to celebrate Yola's impact and influence on music, her guitar was included in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's Right Here, Right Now exhibit.

She recently returned with "Future Enemies," her first new music in three years and the lead single from her upcoming EP, My Way. Blending progressive R&B with haunting electronica co-produced by Yola, Sean Douglas, and Zach Skelton, and received widespread critical acclaim from The New York Times to Variety who said Yola is "one of the greatest and most magnetic singers working today.

Lili St Anne is the songwriter project of Elizabeth Blanco, featuring a band of Santa Fe musicians Paris Mancini, Ivy Ross, and Rebekkah Wiggins. Art folk-rock melodies swerve through themes of love and loss.

A compelling and original voice in the Americana arena, Kenny Crowley can ease you back against warm guitar melodies and a pure, buttery vocal delivery. Regaling you with meaningful lyrics spun from life experience, Kenny's style comes steeped in a rich and eclectic blend of American roots music that is sure to get you in the feels. Whether performing solo with his acoustic guitar or rocking out while leading his full band, Crowley’s heartfelt music will leave listeners with an experience to remember.

Presented by our friends at Rambler Sparkling Water!

All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!

Presented by AMP Concerts

NEW DATE - Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 | 6:30 PM Doors
All Ages

Composer and performer Zoë Keating has spent the last 20 years exploring the landscape of sounds a string instrument can make. She coaxes sounds out of the very edges of her cello, adeptly layering them into “swoon inducing” (San Francisco Weekly) music that is unclassifiable yet “a distinctive mix of old and new” (National Public Radio). She is known for her use of technology - which she uses to record and sample her cello onstage and in the studio - and for her DIY approach - composing, recording and producing her works without the help of a record label.

Born in Canada, Keating started playing the cello when she was eight and went on to pursue electronic music and contemporary composition as part of her Liberal Arts studies at Sarah Lawrence College. After graduation she moved to San Francisco and built a career as an information architect and data analyst while moonlighting as a cellist in rock bands. Keating eventually combined her love of music and technology, using a computer to live-layer her cello and performing for late-night parties in the San Francisco warehouse in which she lived.

Keating’s recorded works have achieved a surprising degree of popular ubiquity for a DIY artist. Her self-produced albums have several times reached #1 on the iTunes classical charts and spent many months on the Billboard classical charts. Her recordings are used as bumper music for NPR’s Morning Edition, as the theme music to OnBeing, as the thinking- music of the Sherlock Holmes character on CBS Elementary, in HBO's hit drama White Lotus, in countless documentaries and in tens of thousands of online videos of everything from professional and amateur dance performances to rock climbing and gaming videos.

Keating also composes for TV, theater, film and dance. She co-composed, along with Jeff Russo, the score for the HBO movie “Oslo”, which earned them an Emmy Nomination in 2021 for Outstanding Music for a Television Movie. Her latest projects include scores for PBS's 2022 series "Searching: Our Quest for Meaning in the Age of Science" and the drama "For The Love of a Woman", by Italian director Guido Chiesa, scheduled for release in 2024.

In addition to her recordings, Keating performs to rapt audiences around the world. Each performance is unique as she spontaneously improvises around her pieces, demonstrates how she makes them and tells the stories behind them.

A vocal advocate for the rights of artists and creators, Keating writes and speaks often about copyright and the mechanics of the music industry economy. She was elected a governor of the San Francisco chapter of the Recording Academy, named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum and served as a boardmember of CASH Music, a nonprofit organization that built open source digital tools for musicians and labels.

As a cellist Zoë has played with a wide range of artists, including Imogen Heap, Amanda Palmer, Guy Sigsworth, Tears for Fears, DJ Shadow, Dan Hicks, Thomas Dolby, Sean Ono Lennon, John Vanderslice, Rasputina, Pomplamoose and Paolo Nutini.
Zoë currently lives in Burlington, VT and is working on another album for release in 2024.

"...a distinctive mix of old and new -- layers of sound, that feel more like orchestrations than a solo instrument. " - National Public Radio

"Swoon-inducing. Like taking a triple-shot of Absinthe before stepping outside of the bar just in time to see the sun exploding." -SF Weekly

"… uses live looping to transform solo performances into multipart masterpieces." - Electronic Musician

"…sublime minimalist music with a pop sensibility" - San Francisco Weekly

THE WAR & TREATY
Founded in 2014 by the husband-and-wife duo Michael Trotter Jr. and Tanya Trotter, The War And Treaty has emerged as one of the most electrifying new acts in American music. Albuquerque fans, they also perform at the KiMo on June 2!

They were nominated for the Best New Artist and Best American Roots Song at the 2024 Grammy Awards, and have also been nominated for Duo of the Year at the CMA Awards two years in a row and for Vocal Duo of the Year at the ACM Awards. They have won two Americana Music Awards (both for Duo/Group of the Year) and have received additional nominations and recognition from CMT Music Awards, Folk Alliance International, People’s Choice Country Awards, as well as from the Country Music Hall of Fame, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and the Grand Ole Opry

Santa Fe based acoustic trio of mandolin, bass, and guitar, playing thrilling sets of bluegrass, jamgrass, and gypsy jazz that takes audiences on a time traveling trip through an eclectic variety of adventurous acoustic music.

free / all ages

The Buffalo-bred, Nashville-based singer-songwriter Marc Scibilia makes soulful music on his own terms, channeling the national mood. Finding inspiration in folk, country, alternative, and anthemic pop music, he has crafted a distinctly American sound that is rueful yet buoyed by hope. From his Gold-certified single ‘Unforgettable,’ which garnered over 100m streams and was a #1 radio hit in Germany, to his nostalgic viral single ‘Summer Clothes,’ Marc continues to take his listeners on a musical journey that crosses genres and knows no bounds.

Marc’s latest album release, More to This, showcases his breadth of writing, musicality, and production talent. What started a year ago as creative experimentation from his East Nashville studio, turned into an incredible burst of original songs and mashups. The focus track, “More to This”, had an immediate emotional connection racking up 50 million views and over 10 million streams.

After growing his social media platforms to over 1.5 million followers in just a year, Marc finished his first sold-out headline fall tour in late 2024, which included multiple nights in Chicago, Nashville, and NYC. Following the success of that run, Marc will headline his first world tour in the Spring of 2025.

Marc’s songs have been featured in Shrinking (Apple TV), Peter Rabbit, Bones (FOX), About A Boy (NBC), JEEP Super Bowl ad, Chrysler, Samsung, Water.org, and more. In addition to his own music, Marc has extensive songwriting and producing credits, including Teddy Swims, Keith Urban, Robin Schulz, Quinn XCII, Claptone, Ingrid Andress, SEAL, Ben Rector, Lennon Stella, and more.

TICKETS
$25–30

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Dec 11, 12 pm. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Dec 13, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.

VENUE MEOW WOLF
ALCOHOL: Yes
SEATING: Standing
OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No
PARKING: Yes
ADA: Yes, please speak to a Meow Wolf team member

All Aboard for a Mini Writing Retreat on a Private Historic Railcar!
In partnership with the Santa Fe International Literary Festival, join us for “Writing on the Rails” on the evening of Thursday, May 15th, for a mini-writing retreat led by Albuquerque’s Inaugural Poet Laureate, Hakim Bellamy. Riders will experience the gift of dedicated time and space to write prose and poetry, led by Hakim’s writing prompts and inspired by breathtaking scenery as the train travels through a high desert sunset. This is your chance to meet fellow writers and contribute your own literary voice to the conversations happening throughout the Literary Festival community.

Passengers should pack their favorite writing gear, whether analog paper and pens or electronic devices. However, please keep in mind this train is a classic model with no electrical outlets or Wi-Fi (all the better to keep you in the writing zone).

The train departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot. Each ticket includes a seat in an enclosed train car and a complimentary champagne welcome as the literary adventure begins. Additional snacks and drinks can be purchased

Comedian and actor Drew Lynch captured the hearts of America with his Golden Buzzer performance on Season 10 of America’s Got Talent (NBC), where he finished in second place.

Since then, Drew has amassed millions of followers on social media while touring the world nonstop to sold out audiences.

In February 2023, Drew released his second special, And These Are Jokes, which is catching steam all over the internet. He also appeared in a recurring role in the final season of IFC’s hit series Maron as well as TBS’ Conan. A favorite on the podcast circuit,

Drew has made multiple appearances on some of the most downloaded shows, giving his unique take on everything from pop culture to news headlines to the life of a traveling comic.

The members and music of Una Mas y La ChaCha reflect the diversity of Santa Fe – the Indigenous, the descendants of Spanish and Mexican families and multigenerational Anglos residents; and cumbias, boleros, flamenco, 70’s Chicano funk and eclectic covers with the band’s unique spin that they call Northern New Mexico soul music.

With a rock-solid rhythm section featuring bassist Brian Shannon, percussionists Adrian Trate and David Gomez supporting the soaring leads of guitarist and band founder D’Santi Nava, and the soulful vocals of Trate and la Cha Cha Krystle Lucero, Una Mas can deliver an intimate performance in a cozy venue that draws in the listener to rocking out before a crowd of thousands at large public events.

An Una Mas show is a night of passion and heritage that has crowds clearing out a dance space for a set of songs by Selena, listening respectfully to a hymn for Quetzalcoatl, or gazing in rapt attention as Nava, “el Brujo,” furiously works the fretboard. To hear Una Mas y la Cha Cha is to be present in a moment that weaves threads of time, genres, and peoples.

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In recent years, the Young Dubliners have appeared twice on ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live," had songs featured in TV shows ("Sons Of Anarchy," "Human Target"), and toured extensively as a headliner and as the opener for such a diverse list of artists as Collective Soul, Jethro Tull, Johnny Lang, Los Lobos and Chris Isaak.

Although the Young Dubliners' sound is most commonly called Celtic Rock, that label can often be misleading. The Irish influence is certainly there, but it's not the only influence that bursts through on their albums or live shows.

A trailblazer in the independent music scene, Cris Williamson’s 1975 album The Changer and the Changed became one of the best-selling independent releases of all time, inspiring generations of singer-songwriters. With a sound rooted in folk, storytelling, and activism, her music blends poetic lyricism, heartfelt melodies, and a warm, rich voice that captivates audiences.
Join us for an evening of music, history, and connection with this iconic artist.

TICKETS: $22 / $25 / $28
Students $15

Met Music Director Yannick Nézet-Séguin takes the podium on May 17 to conduct Strauss’s one-act tragedy, which will be transmitted live from the Metropolitan Opera stage to cinemas worldwide. Leading the company’s first new production of the work in 20 years, Claus Guth, one of Europe’s leading opera directors, gives the biblical story a psychologically perceptive Victorian-era setting. South African soprano Elza van den Heever leads a celebrated cast as the abused and unhinged antiheroine, with Swedish baritone Peter Mattei as the imprisoned prophet Jochanaan; German tenor Gerhard Siegel as Salome’s lecherous stepfather, King Herod; American mezzo-soprano Michelle DeYoung as his wife, Herodias; and Polish tenor Piotr Buszewski as Narraboth.

Sponsored by: The Edward Hastings and Gino Barcone Trust

Put an ear to the door of FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, back in late 2019 and you’d have heard it. The first stirrings of a new studio album from the man who pulled American roots into the 21st century. Melodies forming, riffs taking shape, grooves building, stories of loss and redemption spun by a crack team of sympatico songwriters. The road from that first writing session to the finished copy of Dirt On My Diamonds you hold in your hands, smiles Kenny Wayne Shepherd, has been quite a ride. “Every record I make is a moment in time. And this is a really special moment.”

Since the release of his debut album, 1995’s Ledbetter Heights, this Grammy-nominated, multi-platinum bandleader still sounds like the future of the blues. Approach Dirt On My Diamonds expecting autopilot twelve-bars and you’ll instead be thrown a volley of curveballs, from the modern urban edge of Sweet & Low and Best Of Times’ socio-political observations to the speaker-tearing production from Shepherd and his partner-in-sound of recent years, Marshall Altman. “Working with Marshall, it’s like any productive relationship,” considers the guitarist. “We put our strengths together and push each other.”  

Throughout, as the album title suggests, the grit and emotional honesty of these new songs is prized above guitar pyrotechnics (even for one of the modern scene’s most valuable players). Of the Dirt On My Diamonds’ guiding philosophy, “Life has imperfections, and I actually prefer it that way. The imperfections are what make it interesting.”

Since his birth in North Louisiana, in 1977, Shepherd’s own life has never followed the script. Steeped in classic blues and rock ‘n’ roll from an early age by his dad – a respected Louisiana radio personality and promoter – the kid soon reached for his first Fender Stratocaster and found he didn’t require lessons to make it cry and wail. Long before Warner Brothers subsidiary Giant Records offered a deal, Shepherd had clocked up countless miles on a merciless touring schedule of clubs he was still too young to drink in. “For the first five years,” he says, “I was on the road non-stop.” 

But that old-school apprenticeship sharpened both his chops and songcraft to a razor’s edge. Following up the aforementioned Ledbetter Heights, Shepherd changed his world forever with 1997’s Trouble Is…, the breakthrough second album that saw him write songs of such eye-opening maturity as Blue On Black, and sell over one million copies in an era when post-grunge supposedly held sway. “It was vindication,” he nods.

Shepherd’s studio releases kept gathering pace, from 1999’s Live On to 2004’s The Place You’re In, before 2007’s two time Grammy-nominated album/documentary Ten Days Out: Blues From The Backroads saw him stand up and be counted alongside such giants as B.B. King, Hubert Sumlin and Pinetop Perkins. “I always felt like I owed it to those people to mention their names and the impact they had on me,” he says, “because otherwise you’re doing them a disservice.”

In 2013 and 2016, he even found the bandwidth for two albums with blues-rock supergroup The Rides, also featuring Stephen Stills and Barry Goldberg. But to understand the direction of travel on Dirt On My Diamonds, it pays to revisit 2017’s Lay It On Down, on which Shepherd’s enduring partnership with producer Marshall Altman began. “After Lay It On Down and The Traveler, this is my third consecutive album working with Marshall, and the evolution almost feels like chapters in a book. To me, this album sounds incredibly fresh, modern and current.”

It all started with the aforementioned session at FAME, where Shepherd and his favorite co-writers threw out the rulebook. “Nothing was off-limits,” says the bandleader of penning the songs whose vocal parts would be split down the line between himself and co-vocalist Noah Hunt. “We just wrote non-stop for three days, throwing out songs and letting the good stuff rise to the top. Sometimes with these writing sessions, especially in towns like Nashville, people will set up an appointment, like, ‘OK, we’ll get together from one til three’. But this time, we weren’t under the gun, it was just a bunch of guys having fun writing music. And of course, you feel the history down there in Muscle Shoals. You feel it in the air at a studio like FAME.”

When it came to tracking, the bulk of the sessions went down at the Band House Studios in Los Angeles, with the lineup completed by Chris Layton (drums), Kevin McCormick (bass) and Jimmy McGorman (keys). “It was a really cool, intimate, old-school studio with analogue everything, but it’s since been torn down to make way for a high-rise condo,” sighs Shepherd. 

Rolling with the punches, the project recommenced at a friend’s studio in Burbank for the handful of brass, vocal and guitar overdubs. “But the least amount necessary,” stresses the bandleader. “For me, it’s all about capturing the essence of the band playing live together, because that’s what we do best.” 

With material this strong, no polish was needed. As on any KWS album, songs are the currency, and the seven originals from Dirt On My Diamonds Volume 1 demand to be heard, lifting listeners above their circumstances at a time when life often feels bleak and bone-raw. “I didn’t want this record to be dark or dreary,” considers Shepherd. “There’s not a lot of incredibly heart-wrenching or difficult subject matter. You know, there’s one blues song called Ease My Mind which is a little dark, about that blues-suffering experience. You Can’t Love Me is about a guy that loves a girl with some unresolved issues. But even that has this really positive sound to it. My goal is always to make music that makes people feel good, regardless of what it’s about.”

For a hit of pure escapism, start with the opening title track: a dynamic barnburner reminding us that sometimes the warts in life are the best part. “Marshall felt particularly passionate that we open with that,” reflects Shepherd. “It’s got the high energy, the rocking guitar, the heavy blues influence – but it sounds incredibly modern at the same time. As for the lyric, it’s about how social media has created this unrealistic expectation, showing everybody how perfect our lives are, when a lot of it is just a façade, y’know?”

While Shepherd has spread the word of the blues founding fathers from the start, the modern sound of highlights like Sweet & Low and Best Of Times speaks to an artist with his antennae up. “When it comes to the lyrics, Sweet & Low is an old-fashioned courting ritual, a guy pursuing a girl,” he explains. “But really that song is about the groove and making people want to get down. There’s the urban influence, the blues influence, the rock influence, but it all comes together and gets people’s attention right off the bat. People I’ve played the album for, they consistently have the biggest reaction to that one.” 

“To me,” he continues, “Best Of Times is an observation of the modern-day blues experience. We recently played a show in a really rough, depressed part of the country, but you could tell the community was all in it together, and Marshall and I wrote that song as a result of going through town. Y’know, ‘Grandma standing in the welfare line/Mom and Dad working overtime/bills to pay, mouths to feed…’”

As for the guitar community that follows Shepherd’s every move, the fire and soul across this tracklisting should more than satisfy. “I really like the lead guitar tone from Man On A Mission,” he says. “Then there’s Bad Intentions. I guess that song is like Muddy Waters’ I’m A Man, the guy pounding on his chest, talking about how badass he is. So the guitar tone is really ripping and aggressive, right on the edge, with a lot of hair. I mostly used my favorite ’61 Strat, but when I go in the studio, I have no idea what I’m gonna play – and I just play whatever happens.”

And finally, as befitted this most playful of album sessions, Shepherd dipped into his mental jukebox for a rabble-rousing cover of Elton John’s Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting. “I always keep a catalogue in the back of my mind of songs I think my band could bring our thing to. The timing worked out well because Elton is doing his farewell tour. Also, I love his guitar player, Davey Johnstone. He’s a friend, too, and when we recorded that song, I sent him a message saying, ‘Hey man, we’re gonna cover Saturday Night’s Alright For Fighting – I hope I don’t screw up your guitar parts’. I almost asked Davey to come into the studio and play it, so that I knew it was 100 per cent correct!”   

But then, as he says, perfection is overrated. At a time when mainstream music is polished, quantized and airbrushed of soul, Dirt On My Diamonds sees Kenny Wayne Shepherd catch eight shards of honest human emotion and serve them up raw for an audience that needs real music more than ever. “I just feel a responsibility to make the best music I can make,” he concludes. “And I’m really excited to see what’s gonna happen with these songs when we take them out on the road…”

Nightly
w/ Jonah Marais and STRUAN

May 17, 2025 • 9:00 pm

DOORS 8:00pm • ALL AGES

Nightly (Jonny, Joey & Nick) is the electrifying alt-pop indie trio that's taking the industry by storm. Their highly anticipated sophomore album, wear your heart out, has ignited a blaze of excitement among fans and critics alike. Debuting at #6 on the iTunes Alternative Charts, the album has been featured on Alt Nation and Hits1 Hitbound on Sirius XM, and HITS Daily Double Artists to watch solidifying Nightly's place on the alt-pop throne. Nightly's journey has been marked by consistent success with their earlier EPs, their debut album, and singles, as well as varied collaborations with artists including: Knox, Ayokay, NOTD, Mokita, Georgia Webster, and K-Pop artist Jeong Sewoon.

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TICKETS
$25–28

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Feb 26, 10 am

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Feb 28, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact Meow Wolf: 1-866-636-9969 or online here.

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OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No

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-Backpacks & oversized bags
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-Skateboards
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The legend of Faust has been retold in countless ways over the centuries and while five versions are known to exist, Faust always sells his soul to the Devil for unlimited knowledge and a lifetime of worldly pleasure! Under the baton of Maestro Guillermo Figueroa, with choral direction by Carmen Flórez-Mansi, Hector Berlioz’ légende dramatique, La Damnation de Faust, is not to be missed! One of Berlioz' most striking works, La Damnation de Faust was inspired by the composer's reading of the first translation of Göethe’s Faust into French. Likely to sell out in advance, this grande season finale will showcase the full Santa Fe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus plus an all-star cast of four seasoned professionals and familiar faces from the opera world: mezzo-soprano Maire Therese Carmack; tenor Joseph Dennis; and bass-baritones Brandon Cedel and Christopher Humbert, Jr.

Join us for a FREE preview talk one hour before the performance.
Tickets: $25, $42, $52, $64, $74, $89, $99

In the mid-20th century, Alan Turing and John von Neumann developed the theoretical underpinnings of computer science, neuroscience, and AI. They also founded the field of theoretical biology, showing how living systems must necessarily be computational in order to grow, heal, and reproduce. Recent experiments by Blaise Agüera y Arcas’ teamat Google have drawn new connections between theoretical biology and computer science, showing how “digital life” can evolve in a purely random universe. Such artificial life doesn’t evolve the way Darwinian evolutionary theory usually presumes, through random mutation and selection, but rather through symbiogenesis, wherein small replicating entities merge into progressively bigger ones. This may be the creative engine behind biological evolution too.

In this lecture, Agüera y Arcas will describe how symbiosis explains both life’s origins and its increasing complexity. He’ll also draw connections to social intelligence theories, which suggest that similar symbioses have powered intelligence explosions in humanity’s lineage and those of other big-brained species. Finally, he’ll argue that both modern human intelligence and AI are best understood through this symbiotic lens.

Blaise Agüera y Arcas is a VP and Fellow at Google, and Google’s CTO of Technology & Society. He leads an organization working on basic research in AI, especially the foundations of neural computing, active inference, evolution, and sociality. In his tenure at Google he has led the design of augmentative, privacy-first, and collectively beneficial applications, including on-device ML for Android phones, wearables, and the Internet of Things; and he is the inventor of Federated Learning, an approach to training neural networks in a distributed setting that avoids sharing user data. Blaise also founded the Artists and Machine Intelligence program, and has been an active participant in cross-disciplinary dialogs about AI and ethics, fairness and bias, policy, and risk.

The 2025 Santa Fe Institute Community Lecture Series is free to attend thanks to generous sponsorship by the McKinnon Family Foundation. 

Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters”.

Formerly fronting rock-americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Adams has the ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums.

TICKETS: $95 / $80 / $65
Member pre-sale: Wednesday, November 13, 10 am
Public sale: Friday, November 15, 10 am
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FOR ONLINE CUSTOMER TICKETING sales and support contact boff@lensic.org or call 505-988-1234.
IN-PERSON WALK-UP SALES ONLY are available at the Lensic Box Office during Box Office hours.

ABOUT THE VENUE: The Lensic
Alcohol: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby
Seating: Yes
Outside Food/Drink: No
Parking: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your check out
ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of accommodations prior to show

Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters”.

Formerly fronting rock-americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Adams has the ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums.

TICKETS: $95 / $80 / $65
Member pre-sale: Wednesday, November 13, 10 am
Public sale: Friday, November 15, 10 am
Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member! Learn more here.

FOR ONLINE CUSTOMER TICKETING sales and support contact boff@lensic.org or call 505-988-1234.
IN-PERSON WALK-UP SALES ONLY are available at the Lensic Box Office during Box Office hours

ABOUT THE VENUE: The Lensic
Alcohol: Yes, there are two bars in the inner lobby
Seating: Yes
Outside Food/Drink: No
Parking: Yes, you can pre-pay for parking validation in the Sandoval garage (across the street) during your check out
ADA: Yes, please notify a box office representative of accommodations prior to show

Ryan Adams is a seven-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter praised as “one of rock’s most talented songwriters.” In addition to his date at the Lensic, Adams performs in Albuquerque at the KiMo Theatre on May 20. Click here for tickets and info.

Formerly fronting rock-Americana groups Whiskeytown and Ryan Adams & the Cardinals, Adams has the ability to connect with audiences across a variety of different mediums.

Zach Bryson writes songs and sings them wherever people will let him. With a voice reminiscent of a bygone era he has yodeled his way into the hearts of many! Influenced by all forms of American music his songs find a home somewhere between the Country Blues of the 1920’s and 30’s and the more modern sounds of contemporary Folk/Americana music.

Listen to Zach here -> zachbryson.bandcamp.com

Marina Madden is a songwriter and farmer who grew up in the Charlottesville Irish and old time folk communities. Her songwriting leans Americana with threads of the people, places, and artists who have influenced her along the way. Though she'll always call the mountains of Virginia home, she currently lives in Nashville.

Presented by our friends at Rambler Sparkling Water.

All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public; however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!

AHEE has captivated both human and aliens alike through his positive vibrations, and declassification of top secret production knowledge.

First spotted in Los Angeles as early as 2014, users and fans report 'Brain Tickling' side effects nationwide and at energetic gatherings like Lost Lands, Wakaan, Bass Canyon, Shambhala, Lightning in a Bottle, and more.

Scientists have been hard at work reverse-engineering the exact genre(s) - with claims of music signatures towards dubstep, drum and bass, & [REDACTED] into a cohesive, electrifying live experience. Additonal reports claim AHEE can materialize unexpectedly and enchant any audience ranging from Subtronics and Excision, to Shpongle and Big Gigantic.

Could encounters of the first or fourth kind with AHEE be contagious?

Multiple eyewitnesses report additional side effects of headbanging, uncontrollable urges to dance, unexplained obsession of repeatedly listening to songs, and an infectious positive energy impacting users.

We can neither confirm nor deny these claims, as these reports require additional investigation.

Strangers From Afar is an alt-rock band from Madrid, NM. Songwriters Rachel Fredell & Trey Corkern with Carson Barry on guitar, banjo & vocals, Clark Libbey on Bass, Mikey Hale on drums

free / all ages

Put on your glad rags and join us for live music and 1920’s era cocktails as we ditch the fuzz and roll this juice joint away from prying eyes because having this much fun shouldn’t be illegal!

April 26th and May 24 - ONLY

Prohibition: The 18th Amendment. Alcohol is illegal! (Or is it?) If you “speak easy” the password, you and your friends can step up to the swingingest joint on 2 rails.

https://bit.ly/3UBOZIk

The Speakeasy Express departs and returns to the Santa Fe Depot. Each ticket includes a seat in our enclosed train cars, a complimentary champagne toast, and live entertainment! Additional snacks and drinks can be purchased.

This train has no depot stop, you are onboard the duration of the ride. Outside food and drink are prohibited.

Bone Thugs-n-Harmony (formerly known as B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e and also referred to as simply Bone Thugs or Bone) is an American R&B/hip hop group consisting of rappers Bizzy Bone, Wish Bone, Layzie Bone, Krayzie Bone, and Flesh-n-Bone. Formed in 1991 in Cleveland, Ohio, the group signed with American rapper Eazy-E's Ruthless Records in late 1993 and made their debut with the EP Creepin on ah Come Up the following year.

In 1995, they released their second album, E. 1999 Eternal, which included the hit singles "1st of tha Month" and "East 1999". Their song "Tha Crossroads", a tribute to their recently deceased mentor Eazy-E, earned them a Grammy Award in 1997. The group's third album, The Art of War, was released in 1997. In 2000, their album BTNHResurrection achieved platinum status in the United States within a month of its release, whereas their 2002 album, Thug World Order, saw more moderate success, attaining platinum certification and peaking at No. 3 on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart. After this release, the group took a hiatus from their label and subsequently released their sixth studio album, Thug Stories, independently in 2006. In 2007, they returned with a major-label release, Strength & Loyalty, through American producer Swizz Beatz's label, Full Surface Records, in partnership with Interscope Records. Bone Thugs-n-Harmony followed this with their 2010 album, Uni5: The World's Enemy, released under their own label, BTNH Worldwide, with distribution provided by Warner Bros..

Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone briefly parted ways with the group in April 2011 to focus on their independent label, The Life Entertainment.[3][4][5] Both members, however, soon reunited with the group.

In August 2013, Layzie Bone also announced a temporary departure to concentrate on his independent label, Harmony Howse Entertainment.[6][7] He too rejoined the group shortly thereafter.

In the same month, BTNH signed a new deal with eOne Music (formerly known as Koch Records), with whom they had previously collaborated for the release of Thug Stories in 2006.[8]

The Wrecks ignite an instant connection with their unique, infectious D.I.Y. approach to alternative pop rock. Their irresistible hooks and electrifying performances do more than captivate—they fully immerse fans, pulling them into every moment.

The Los Angeles-based band— Nick Anderson [vocals, guitar, keyboard, production], Nicholas “Schmizz” Schmidt [lead guitar], Aaron Kelley [bass], and William “Billy” Nally [drums]—helm every facet of their vision, writing, producing, and cooking up a homegrown signature sound without comparison. As such, the quartet deliver an insanely immersive experience for their diehard audience at shows, within songs, and even on social media. Due to this response, they have sold tens of thousands of tickets and independently stacked up nearly 300 million total streams across songs like “Favorite Liar,” “Fvck Somebody,” and “Freaking Out” as well as two full-length offerings Infinitely Ordinary [2020] and Sonder [2022]. Ones To Watch went as far as to proclaim, “The Wrecks should be your new favorite alternative rock band.”

In 2024, the band signed with Lava/Republic Records opening an exciting new chapter. They’ve kicked things off with the irresistibly catchy yet delightfully offbeat lead single, “Always, Everytime,” with much more music and touring on the horizon. Once The Wrecks get in your head, they won’t leave—and you’ll love every second of it.

With stunning melodies, visceral and profound poeticism painted through his lyrics, and evocative live performances, Grant Knoxlyn is a well-traveled and charismatic troubadour quickly making a name for himself throughout the country.

Having played The Ryman Auditorium Plaza, Hotel Cafe, and scores of other venues, his singular Americana sound is infectious through his original music and covers.

Dope Lemon w/ The Palms

Since its debut in 2016 with the critically acclaimed album Honey Bones, Dope Lemon—the moniker of acclaimed Australian artist Angus Stone—has cultivated a reputation for pairing dreamy, laid-back grooves with deeply introspective lyricism.

Dope Lemon’s rich, immersive soundscapes have struck a chord with audiences across the globe. Albums like Smooth Big Cat (2019) and Rose Pink Cadillac (2022) have garnered a devoted international following.

Hey Everybody! TACO WARS 2025 tickets are going on sale this week.

TACO WARS 2025 - Santa fe

Featured Chefs:

Edmundo Mendoza, Mas Chile Food Truck (2nd place winner in 2024)

Fernando Ruiz, Escondido

Jeffery Kaplan, Rowley’s Farmhouse Ales

Michael Dooley, Sunday at Grams Private Chef

Craig Moya, NM Hard Cider

Nate Clements, Time Travelers Pub

Jerry Dakan, Santa Fe Community College Culinary

Jackson Ault, Santa Fe Chef

Beverly Crespin, Dragonfly Tea House

Angel Franco, Palace Prime

Raymond Naranjo, Manko

Eric Stumpf, Boxcar

Victoria Bruneni, Capitol Cafe

Christus Emergency Room Nurses, Taco Emergency (community team)

2025 Featured Cocktails:

Caravedo Pisco

Tito’s Vodka

Los Poblanos

Little Toad Creek

As Above So Below Distillery

OM Chocolate Liqueur

Liquid Alchemist Syrups

*Must be over 21 years old to attend. No children permitted.

Amy Sedaris is a prolific actress, author, comedian and rabbit educator.

She has appeared often on screen, both large and small. Sedaris’ Emmy® nominated comedy series, At Home with Amy Sedaris, aired for three seasons on truTV. In this series co-created by Sedaris and Paul Dinello, Amy shows off her diverse but necessary homemaking skills.

These skills range from creating popsicle stick buddies and gutting a fish to making raisin necklaces and entertaining businessmen. Each episode revolves around a traditional theme, such as: entertaining, grieving, the craft of love making, and cooking without pots and pans.

As always, Sedaris uses her unique expertise to entertain guests, demonstrate her know- how by preparing meals, and exhibiting her can-do spirit by attempting to work out personal issues.

The series has featured a cavalcade of guest stars including Paul Rudd, Rachel Dratch, Jane Krakowski, David Pasquesi, Stephen Colbert, Michael Cera, Justin Theroux, and many more.

The show’s first and second season received Primetime Emmy Award nominations in the category of “Outstanding Variety Sketch Series.”

It is the 25th anniversary of The Buddhist Center—Thubten Norbu Ling, and we are inviting everyone to join us in celebration!

This event won’t be like our usual classes and workshops, this will be a full on PARTY

Even if you’ve never come to our center before, we hope you stop by and say hi. This will be a great way to check out our beautiful center, meet a diverse group of people in Santa Fe from all over the world, and enjoy free food and fun activities!

Everyone is invited: any age, any religion, any culture.

https://tnlsf.org/25th-anniversary-celebration-of-the.../

The Metropolitan Opera’s 2024–25 Live in HD season comes to a close with a live transmission of Rossini’s effervescent comedy on May 31.

Russian mezzo-soprano Aigul Akhmetshina headlines a winning ensemble as the feisty heroine, Rosina, alongside American tenor Jack Swanson, in his Met debut, as her secret beloved, Count Almaviva.

Moldovan baritone Andrey Zhilikhovsky stars as Figaro, the ingenious barber of Seville, with Hungarian bass-baritone Peter Kálmán as Dr. Bartolo and Russian bass Alexander Vinogradov as Don Basilio rounding out the principal cast.

Giacomo Sagripanti conducts Bartlett Sher’s madcap production.

Sponsored by: The Edward Hastings and Gino Barcone Trust

Trampled by Turtles are from Duluth, Minnesota, where frontman Dave Simonett initially formed the group as a side project in 2003. At the time, Simonett had lost most of his music gear, thanks to a group of enterprising car thieves who'd ransacked his vehicle while he played a show with his previous band. Left with nothing more than an acoustic guitar, he began piecing together a new band, this time taking inspiration from bluegrass, folk, and other genres that didn't rely on amplification.

Simonett hadn't played any bluegrass music before, and he filled his lineup with other newcomers to the genre, including fiddler Ryan Young (who'd previously played drums in a speed metal act) and bassist Tim Saxhaug.

Along with mandolinist Erik Berry and banjo player Dave Carroll, the group began carving out a fast, frenetic sound that owed as much to rock & roll as bluegrass.

Trampled by Turtles released their first record, Songs from a Ghost Town, in 2004. In a genre steeped in tradition, the album stood out for its contemporary sound, essentially bridging the gap between the bandmates' background in rock music and their new acoustic leanings. Blue Sky and the Devil (2005) and Trouble (2007) explored a similar sound, but it wasn't until 2008 and the band's fourth release, Duluth, that Trampled by Turtles received recognition by the bluegrass community.

Duluth peaked at number eight on the Billboard bluegrass chart and paved the way for a number of festival appearances. When Palomino arrived in 2010, it was met with an even greater response, debuting at the top of the bluegrass chart and remaining in the Top Ten for more than a year.

Two years later, their crossover appeal landed them at number 32 on the Billboard 200 pop charts upon the release of their sixth album, Stars and Satellites. In addition to major bluegrass and folk festivals, they began showing up at Coachella, ACL Fest, and Lollapalooza.

The official concert album, Live at First Avenue, followed in 2013, recorded at Minnesota's most famous venue. A year later, the band returned with the darker-toned Wild Animals, which bettered its studio predecessor on the album charts, reaching number 29 on Billboard.

Countless tours with bands like Lord Huron, Wilco, Caamp, Mt Joy and Deer Tick to name a few have followed. 2022 will see the release of the band's latest body of work, Alpenglow, which was produced by Jeff Tweedy of Wilco.

TICKETS
$46–$51

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Wed, Jan 29, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!
PUBLIC SALE: Fri, Jan 31, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact support@holdmyticket.com or call 1-877-466-3404.
For in-person sales, visit the Lensic box office.

VENUE: THE BRIDGE AT SANTA FE BREWING (OUTDOOR)
SEATING: Standing room only unless specifically noted otherwise.
ADA: There is an ADA area with chairs for patrons in need. First come, first served. Check-in at the will-call table upon arrival.
PARKING: There is FREE parking at the venue. Enter Fire Place from HWY 14. There is also a limited first-come first-served paid parking area available for $20 at the end of Fire Place.

It took us a while to get to Big Smile, Greer’s long-awaited debut album. After four years and two EPs, the foursome behind Greer was feeling burnt and disconnected from the songs they’d written and toured. They went their separate ways for more than a year, retreating to their Southern California homes to decompress. When they reconvened in 2023, they went back to where it all started: drummer Lucas Ovalle’s garage. It was in this familiar environment that Ovalle, guitarist lead singer Josiah, guitarist Corbin Jacques, and bassist Seth Thomson learned how to be friends again and shared all the anxieties and revelations they’d endured on hiatus through crafting songs.

Those garage sessions turned out to be wildly productive. Between writing new songs, unearthing old drafts, and demoing them all, they entered the recording studio with over 200 songs written. The 13 that make up Big Smile are the band’s emotional champions that track the tumultuous period between the start of their break and the peace they found on their way back to each other.

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TICKETS
$25–30

MEMBER PRE-SALE: Tues, March 11, 10 am. Want pre-sale access? Become a Lensic member!

PUBLIC SALE: Fri, March 14, 10 am

For online ticketing sales & support, contact Meow Wolf: 1-866-636-9969 or online here.

VENUE: MEOW WOLF
SEATING: Standing room only

ADA: Yes, please speak to a Meow Wolf team member

PARKING: Yes, at the venue

ALCOHOL: Yes

OUTSIDE FOOD/DRINK: No

PROHIBITED ITEMS: Meow Wolf recommends leaving the following items in your car or securing them in a locker. Please review their Prohibited Items list for further questions.

-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas

Nazareth w/ Special Guest Steelheart
May 31, 2025 • 8:00 pm - 9:45 pm
DOORS 6:00pm • All Ages

Nazareth, the Scottish hard rock band that rose to prominence in the 1970s, owes much of its signature sound to the powerful vocals of Dan McCafferty. Known for his raspy, blues-tinged voice, McCafferty was one of the key driving forces behind the band’s success and played a significant role in shaping its identity.

Dan McCafferty and Pete Agnew shared a lifelong friendship that began long before the formation of Nazareth. Both born and raised in Dunfermline, Scotland, they played together in local bands before founding Nazareth in 1968. Their deep bond and mutual respect were the foundation upon which the band was built, with McCafferty’s distinctive voice and Agnew’s steady bass driving Nazareth’s sound for decades. Together, they weathered the ups and downs of the music industry, from early struggles to international stardom with hits like “Love Hurts” and “Hair of the Dog.”

After the passing of drummer Darrell Sweet in 1999, Pete’s son Lee Agnew joined Nazareth as the new drummer. Lee, having grown up around the band, naturally integrated into the group, bringing fresh energy while honoring the legacy his father helped establish. Guitarist Jimmy Murrison, who joined in 1994, has since become Nazareth’s longest-serving guitarist. His powerful, riff-driven style has been key in keeping the band’s signature hard rock sound alive. Together, McCafferty, Pete Agnew, Lee Agnew, and Murrison formed a tight-knit unit that carried Nazareth through the 2000s and beyond, with McCafferty retiring in 2013 but leaving an enduring legacy alongside his lifelong friend Pete.

Early Days and Formation

Dan McCafferty, born William Daniel McCafferty on October 14, 1946, in Dunfermline, Scotland, co-founded Nazareth in 1968 alongside guitarist Manny Charlton, bassist Pete Agnew, and drummer Darrell Sweet. McCafferty’s distinctive vocal style was integral to Nazareth’s gritty yet melodic sound, which set them apart from many contemporaries. As the band’s popularity grew, they continued to develop their hard rock identity, with each new member adding their own flavor.

Breakthrough Success

Nazareth gained international recognition with their 1973 album Razamanaz, produced by Deep Purple’s Roger Glover. The record featured hard-hitting tracks like “Broken Down Angel” and “Bad Bad Boy,” with McCafferty’s voice taking center stage. His range and raw emotional delivery became synonymous with Nazareth’s biggest hits.

Their cover of “Love Hurts,” released in 1975, catapulted them to even greater fame. McCafferty’s aching, gravelly vocals gave the song a poignant edge, helping it become a worldwide hit. His voice conveyed a sense of longing and heartache that resonated with millions.

Billy Rankin: New Band Member in the 1980’s

Billy Rankin joined Nazareth in 1980, initially replacing Zal Cleminson as the band’s guitarist. He first played on the album The Fool Circle (1981), which marked a stylistic shift for the band as they experimented with more diverse sounds. Rankin’s addition to the group helped rejuvenate Nazareth during a time when the band was transitioning into the new decade and dealing with the changing musical landscape.

After a brief departure from the band, Rankin returned in 1982 and played a more central role on the 1983 album Sound Elixir. The album featured a more radio-friendly, melodic rock sound, which showcased Rankin’s versatility as a guitarist. Songs like “Where Are You Now” demonstrated his ability to blend rock riffs with a softer, more polished sound, bringing a new energy to the band.

Rankin’s work with Nazareth continued until 1984, when he left to pursue a solo career. During his time with the band, he made notable contributions that helped Nazareth remain relevant in a rapidly evolving rock scene.

McCafferty’s Unique Voice and Billy Rankin’s Impact

Dan McCafferty’s voice remained the focal point of Nazareth’s sound throughout the band’s various lineups. Often compared to Rod Stewart and Bon Scott of AC/DC, McCafferty’s vocal style was raw, emotional, and packed with grit. His performances on iconic tracks like “Hair of the Dog” and “This Flight Tonight” highlighted his powerful range and intensity.

Billy Rankin’s guitar work brought a fresh dynamic to the band during his tenure. His contributions helped Nazareth navigate the 1980s, a time when many classic rock bands struggled to stay relevant. Rankin’s influence on albums like Sound Elixir and The Fool Circle showed his ability to push the band in new directions, keeping their sound fresh while respecting their hard rock roots.

Challenges and McCafferty’s Retirement

After decades of touring and recording, McCafferty faced health challenges. In 2013, he announced his retirement from live performances due to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite this, McCafferty remained a beloved figure in the rock world, and his contributions to the band continued to be celebrated. He officially stepped down as Nazareth’s lead vocalist after 45 years, marking the end of an era for the group.

Solo Work and Final Years

McCafferty also released solo material, including the albums Dan McCafferty (1975) and Into the Ring (1987), which showcased his versatility outside Nazareth. Meanwhile, Billy Rankin found success in his solo endeavors, with the hit single “Baby Come Back” from his 1989 album Growin’ Up Too Fast.

Even after stepping away from the stage, McCafferty remained active in the music scene and recorded Last Testament in 2019, a fitting end to a legendary career. Rankin, too, remains an admired figure in rock, known for his energetic guitar work and contribution to Nazareth’s evolving sound.

Dan McCafferty and Billy Rankin

Dan McCafferty passed away on November 8, 2022, but his influence on rock music and Nazareth’s success is undeniable. Billy Rankin’s time with the band added another layer to their rich history, helping them navigate new eras of rock music while maintaining their signature edge.

Together, McCafferty and Rankin played pivotal roles in shaping Nazareth’s identity. McCafferty’s unforgettable voice and Rankin’s fresh guitar riffs ensured the band’s place in rock history. Their legacy continues to resonate with fans, old and new, around the world.

STEELHEART

MILJENKO MATIJEVIC

Lead singer and Founder

Who Is Miljenko Matijevic?
Born Miljenko Matijevic on November 30, 1964, in Zagreb, Croatia. He moved to America, with his family, at the young age of six, and began crafting his singing voice. Miljenko knew in his early teens he wanted to be a rock star. He joined a newly formed band named “Red Alert” in the 1980’s who later changed the name to “SteelHeart”. SteelHeart became popular for the multi-octave range of Miljenko’s singing voice, well- crafted melodies, power ballads as well as heavy hitting, hard driving, edgy guitar riffs. Miljenko also was the voice of Mark Wahlberg’s character Chris “Iggy” Cole in the movie Rock Star.

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Music Career:
At age nine Miljenko began singing in the church choir, and playing country music such as Johnny Cash, and John Denver. However at age eleven he was introduced to Led Zeppelin; that is when his musical journey began to come alive. When Miljenko was thirteen years old he formed a band name “Teaser”, playing covers tunes as well as original music. Despite much interest by producer Morgan Walker, “Teaser” fizzled out.

Miljenko joined a band called “The Mission”, at the age of fifteen. He worked very closely with the leader of the band, Elliot Lewis, (who later became a member of “The Average White Band”). Miljenko was now equipped with studio and writing experience.

Miljenko, now sixteen years old, joined up with James Ward (Bassist), Chris Risola (Guitar), and Jack Wilkinson (Drums), “Red Alert” was formed. Jack was eventually replaced by John Fowler (Drums), Frank Di Costanzo (Rhythm) was added to form a five-piece.

Right after high school Miljenko attended college to major in mechanical engineering. During his second year of college it dawned on him… “I was meant to be a singer”, so Miljenko promptly tossed his books out the second story window and focused all his time and energy on the band.

After completing a five song demo, Miljenko, Jimmy Ward and Miljenko’s friend John Belmont travelled to Los Angeles, with one thing in mind… to get a record deal. Within a month they had secured a new manager and a record deal with MCA. Band ultimately changed name from “Red Alert” to “SteelHeart”.

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Commercial Success:
SteelHeart’s self titled debut album ‘SteelHeart’ was released in 1990, bringing them almost immediate commercial success, with critics comparing their forceful hard rock sound to Led Zeppelin’s. Since then, Miljenko and band-mates have showcased their broad influences and the raw strength of his vocals; their sound drawing comparisons to hard rock and pop metal greats like Ratt and Whitesnake. The original line up included Miljenko Matijevic (Vox, Guitar, Piano), Chris Risola (Guitar), Frank Di Costanzo (Guitar), James Ward (Bass), and John Fowler (Drums). The guys found themselves hitting the big time as their first album reached #40 on the Billboard 200 chart in 1990, the band’s fan-base growing swiftly around the world. “SteelHeart” sold 33,000 albums on its first day in Japan alone. Before long, the album hit platinum – and its power ballad, “She’s Gone,” hit #1 on the international charts, staying there 17 weeks. The second single, “I’ll Never Let You Go (Angel Eyes)” reached #14 on the Billboard charts. Another song, “Can’t Stop Me Loving’ You” further showcased Miljenko’s vocal range, but this time, Risola’s lead guitar skills were also noticed.

SteelHeart’s next effort album-wise, “Tangled In Reins,” released July 10, 1992, had a more mixed eclectic song style. With heavy hitting, hard driving songs like “Loaded Mutha”, “SteelHeart”, “Electric Love Child”, and fun loving “Sticky Side Up,” to tear jerking ballads such as “Mama Don’t You Cry.” to name a few. The song, “SteelHeart” featured Miljenko hitting the highest note of his song catalogue. While the ballad “Mama Don’t You Cry” charted #1 in many East Asian Countries, including Hong Kong, prompting their live unplugged performance in Hong Kong followed by an extensive unplugged tour of Asia in September, 1992. The album did not reap the same commercial success as StealHeart’s debut album, reaching only #144 on Billboard charts, signaling the grunge-sound invasion was starting to take force in the music business.

Miljenko’s Stage Accident:
Steelheart was asked by heavy metal band Slaughter to perform a show with them on Oct. 31, 1992, Halloween night. This was to be the 50th show of Steelheart’s last leg of the tour. It turned out to be momentous in a way they didn’t expect as tragedy struck. While performing “Dancing in the Fire,” from their “Tangled in Reins” album, Miljenko decided to climb a lighting truss, which was improperly secured, forever changing the lives of Steelheart and their fans. Trying to dodge the massive rig without success, the 1000 pound truss hit the back of his head – hard – driving one of the greatest vocalists of all time face first into the stage: breaking his nose, cheekbone, jaw and twisting his spine.

SteelHeart Reboot:
In 1996, after much physical rehabilitation, Miljenko formed a new version of SteelHeart: Kenny Kanowski (guitars), Vincent Mele (bass) and Alex Makarovich (drums) – to record and release the album “Wait.” This album was very different to the previous two. The single “Wait” went #1 in many Asian countries, & the song “We All Die Young” was later used in the 2001 Mark Wahlberg / Jennifer Aniston film, “ROCK STAR.”

In 2008, Miljenko released “Good 2B Alive,” which he wrote, produced and engineered with producer Kit Woolen. March 16, 2017 SteelHeart signed a new record deal with Italian label “Frontiers Records”. Miljenko wrote and produced SteelHeart’s latest album “Through Worlds of Stardust”, which was released by Frontiers Records on September 6, 2017. Miljenko produced, directed and starred in two music videos, “Lips Of Rain” and “You Got Me Twisted” both songs are cut from the latest album “Through Worlds of Stardust”. The album and videos earned rave reviews from fans and critics alike.

Other Projects:
• Miljenko played a huge part in the ROCK STAR (2001) movie by lending his voice to Mark Wahlberg’s character Chris Cole in a Steel Dragon cover band and later as his alter ego Chris “Iggy” Cole of Steel Dragon.
• In 2010 Miljenko joined Ray Manzerak and Robby Krieger as the lead singer transcending the late Jim Morrison of “The Doors”. Two remarkable tours performing theatres and festivals throughout the US and Europe including a 52 piece orchestra in London, Dublin and Wolverhampton with “The Royal Phil Harmonic Orchestra”. Miljenko delivered a remarkable performance every night with rave reviews.
• Performing on several continents such as Europe, Asia and North America. Early January 2016, Miljenko was in Korea for six months – a country where he’s a super star – performing on various TV shows, festivals including The Dream concert. Miljenko is the only foreign artist ever to perform this concert to a 60,000 audience strong and televised to many countries. Miljenko’s’ performance that night received outstanding reviews with the whole stadium singing the chorus alone. He also penned two songs, one late 2015 and another early 2016, for two of OST Korea tv’s top hit dramas, “My Love Is Gone” and “Stay.” Miljenko then took just one week off from touring/playing Korea to join three festivals in the US and perform at the Hollywood Bowl for the sold- out Los Angeles Korean Times Music Festival on May 7th 2016

JOE PESSIA

Guitar

Hailing from Boston, MA, Joe started playing guitar in his early teens inspired by The Beatles, AC/DC, Aerosmith, and Queen.

Playing in bands throughout high school lead him to attending Berklee College of Music in Boston where he graduated with a degree in Professional Music. As a member of the bands Dramagods – with Nuno Bettencourt of Extreme / Rihanna,  Tantric, the platinum selling band with albums produced by Toby Wright of Alice In Chains fame, and Hurtsmile – featuring Gary Cherone of Extreme and formerly of Van Halen, and currently Steelheart, Joe has toured the US, Europe, Asia, and Australia and performed on national television programs like The Late Show with Craig Ferguson.

Joe has shared stages with the likes of Perry Farrell of Janes Addiction, Mike Mangini of Dream Theater, George Lynch of Dokken, Michael Anthony of Van Halen, Warren DeMartini of Ratt and has opened for artists such as Alice in Chains, Sammy Hagar, Bret Michaels, Carlos Santana, Jeff Beck, YES, and Judas Priest.

Joe has also collaborated on various albums as a guitarist, bassist, co-writer co-producer, and engineer. His music has been used by ESPN, The NHL, MLB, and on the video game ‘MLB-2K10’ featuring former Tampa Bay Ray’s 3rd baseman Evan Longoria as his walk up music.

PRIDE Month is coming in hot — and we’re kicking it off in true Santa Fe style!

Join us for the PRIDE Month Kickoff Party at Cowgirl BBQ — and yes, it’s totally FREE!

Get ready for an afternoon of music, dancing, and queer joy with community, cold drinks, and classic Cowgirl fun.

Let’s launch PRIDE Month with energy, love, and celebration!

One of our favorite discoveries last year, Margo’s music is rich with storytelling, blending family history, nature, and the bittersweet pull of home.

Her latest album, Valley of Heart’s Delight, explores the beauty and tension of the places we come from and the ways they change.

Opening the show is songwriter and poet Forrest VanTuyl and local fave Lara Manzanares, an award-winning bilingual singer-songwriter of Northern New Mexican heritage.

Blue Cactus got their start on the active honky-tonk circuit of North Carolina, developing an electrified twang that now effortlessly branches out into folk, alt-country, and psychedelic-tinged rock. Having released two records to critical acclaim, they have built a cult following in the South and beyond, thanks to their introspective lyricism and blistering guitar techniques, which make the band potent in the studio and on stage.

Their songs are currently featured in NPR Live Sessions and Billboard, with albums reviewed in Paste, American Songwriter, and No Depression, which praised their ability to paint “beautiful pictures of limitless possibility” in roots music. Their third studio album, Believer, is set to be released on April 25 via Sleepy Cat Records.

Presented by our friends at Rambler Sparkling Water.

All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public. However, tips for the band are always welcome and appreciated!

SONGS & STORIES
A very special Songs & Stories evening featuring two full sets: An acoustic “guitar pull” song swap followed by James and his band joined by Dave Alvin and Jimmy Dale! Albuquerque fans, we're also presenting Songs & Stories at the KiMo Theatre on June 7!

JAMES MCMURTRY
The son of one of America's most celebrated novelists, James McMurtry followed the family's tradition: he's a master storyteller who relates his tales in verse and music. Part of the Texas singer/songwriter community, McMurtry has a gift for character studies, documenting lives not in perfect balance, and offering political commentary on how the choices of the powerful impact the lives of ordinary folks. McMurtry's vocals are dour and plainspoken, but give eloquent voice to the lives of his protagonists, and his artfully unadorned lyrics are often full of warmth and humanity, even in narratives full of chaos. McMurtry made a celebrated debut with 1989's Too Long in the Wasteland, he hit a creative stride with 2005's Childish Things and 2008's Just Us Kids, and on 2021's The Horses and the Hounds, the performances and production were every bit as compelling as McMurtry's songs.

DAVE ALVIN
A singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a keen eye for the details of American life and a powerful and passionate performing style, Dave Alvin helped to kick-start the American roots rock scene in the early '80s with the band the Blasters and has since gone on to a career as a solo performer, songwriter, producer, and sideman that's been as well respected as it is eclectic. Born and raised in Downey, California, Dave Alvin and his brother Phil Alvin were avid music fans since childhood, immersing themselves in vintage blues, country, and rockabilly sounds.

JIMMIE DALE GILMORE
With a warm, warbling tenor voice and folksy, personable approach to both his music and his audiences, Jimmie Dale Gilmore is the archetype of a Texas singer/songwriter, with his eye for the dusty beauty of the Southwest meshing beautifully with the Zen cowboy demeanor that informs his music and his persona. Gilmore came out of the fruitful Lubbock, Texas, music scene of the '70s, and his early work with Joe Ely and Butch Hancock as the Flatlanders was a crucial precursor to both the outlaw country and alt-country movements.

SONGS & STORIES
A very special Songs & Stories evening featuring two full sets: An acoustic “guitar pull” song swap followed by James and his band joined by Dave Alvin and Jimmy Dale! Albuquerque fans, we're also presenting Songs & Stories at the KiMo Theatre on June 7!

JAMES MCMURTRY
The son of one of America's most celebrated novelists, James McMurtry followed the family's tradition: he's a master storyteller who relates his tales in verse and music. Part of the Texas singer/songwriter community, McMurtry has a gift for character studies, documenting lives not in perfect balance, and offering political commentary on how the choices of the powerful impact the lives of ordinary folks. McMurtry's vocals are dour and plainspoken, but give eloquent voice to the lives of his protagonists, and his artfully unadorned lyrics are often full of warmth and humanity, even in narratives full of chaos. McMurtry made a celebrated debut with 1989's Too Long in the Wasteland, he hit a creative stride with 2005's Childish Things and 2008's Just Us Kids, and on 2021's The Horses and the Hounds, the performances and production were every bit as compelling as McMurtry's songs.

DAVE ALVIN
A singer, songwriter, and guitarist with a keen eye for the details of American life and a powerful and passionate performing style, Dave Alvin helped to kick-start the American roots rock scene in the early '80s with the band the Blasters and has since gone on to a career as a solo performer, songwriter, producer, and sideman that's been as well respected as it is eclectic. Born and raised in Downey, California, Dave Alvin and his brother Phil Alvin were avid music fans since childhood, immersing themselves in vintage blues, country, and rockabilly sounds.

JIMMIE DALE GILMORE
With a warm, warbling tenor voice and folksy, personable approach to both his music and his audiences, Jimmie Dale Gilmore is the archetype of a Texas singer/songwriter, with his eye for the dusty beauty of the Southwest meshing beautifully with the Zen cowboy demeanor that informs his music and his persona. Gilmore came out of the fruitful Lubbock, Texas, music scene of the '70s, and his early work with Joe Ely and Butch Hancock as the Flatlanders was a crucial precursor to both the outlaw country and alt-country movements.

Max and Brittney Flinn, known as The Flinns, are a husband-and-wife country americana duo from Texas. They have captivated audiences throughout Texas and the Western United States with their heartfelt lyrics, authentic storytelling, and tight harmonies, forging a unique connection that keeps fans coming back for more.

Max’s songwriting combines traditional country and singer-songwriter elements, earning praise from American Songwriter for his ability to craft relatable narratives. Brittney’s harmonies and vocal prowess add a refreshing dynamic to their performances. Together, they have supported big acts like Robert Earl Keen, Radney Foster, Ryan Bingham, and the Eli Young Band. The Flinns are excited to announce their partnership with Turtlebox, sponsoring their upcoming single "I'm Still Holdin' On," set to release March 7th.

The Flinns’ live performances are a testament to their versatility, seamlessly blending their original songs with beloved covers that pay homage to the roots of Americana music. They shine on classics like John Prine and Iris DeMent's “In Spite of Ourselves” and the iconic “Jackson,” originally performed by Johnny Cash and June Carter, showcasing their ability to connect with audiences across generations.

Presented by our friends at Rambler Sparkling Water!

All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public; however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!

Tender Fire Pizza will be slinging the best slices in town from 5pm till sold out! Tender Fire brings people together around the craft of creating food that makes people feel happy, healthy and connected to community.

A true powerhouse in the contemporary blues world, Mike Zito has earned acclaim for his raw authenticity, integrity, and soul-stirring performances.

With a career defined by honesty and passion, Zito’s music resonates deeply, making him one of the most lauded artists in modern blues.

One viral hit after another, almost a billion views and many, many cats, dogs later, The Kiffness has become a significant figure in the global viral music scene, celebrated for his innovative, genius and humorous approach to music and internet remix culture. Behind The Kiffness is 38-year-old multi-instrumentalist David Scott from South Africa, bringing his hits, which made him an internet phenomenon, to stages all over the world to experience live. Playing for an incredibly diverse fanbase he proves once again that music brings people together– also, and especially, offline.

Before the pandemic in 2020, The Kiffness was already a well-established touring artist and music producer in South Africa, with several singles gracing radio stations and earning five South African Music Awards (SAMA) nominations.

In 2020, The Kiffness captured global attention and widespread internet fame with his clever corona virus parody videos and unique "internet collaborations" with various animals and people. His remix of "Ievan Polkka" and collaborations with "Alugalug Cat" and "It’s a Beautiful Day" went viral, amassing nearly a billion views on YouTube and securing a spot on the Billboard charts. This surge in popularity cemented his status as one of South Africa's premier online creatives.

Fueled by high demand, The Kiffness embarked on a world tour, debuting with sold-out shows in Germany in October 2022, followed by more sold-out performances across the US and Europe in 2023. In 2024, The Kiffness’s remix of the presidential debate featuring Kamala Harris and Donald Trump sparked the “Eating the Dogs” remix to climb the Billboard charts, reaching #2 on YouTube’s viral videos for several weeks. The remix quickly gained traction in mainstream media, bringing the artist unprecedented attention. Mindful of the topic’s polarizing nature, The Kiffness released the song with the commitment to donate all royalties to an SPCA in Ohio, where tens of thousands of dollars have already been directed to support their mission.

He continues to captivate audiences worldwide with his creativity and philanthropic efforts. Known for giving a voice to many unsung heroes, The Kiffness shines a light on humans and animals that have entertained the internet for years without profiting from it. By making them part of his viral sensations and ensuring they earn royalties, The Kiffness turns these internet stars into beneficiaries of their own.

TICKETS: $27.50–$33.50

Member pre-sale: Wednesday, November 20, 10 am
Public sale: Friday, November 22, 10 am
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VENUE INFO: Meow Wolf
Alcohol: Yes
Seating: Standing
Outside Food/Drink: No
Parking: Yes
ADA: Yes, please speak to a Meow Wolf team member

PROHIBITED ITEMS: We recommend you leave the following items in your car or secure them in a locker. Please review our Prohibited Items list for further questions.
-Backpacks & oversized bags
-Laptops or Tablets
-Oversized coats
-Umbrellas
-Luggage
-Strollers
-Skateboards

Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating the rich and resilient history of the LGBTQ+ community in Santa Fe and New Mexico — with a special spotlight on the Roaring 1920s!

Welcome Reception at 5:00 PM.

This powerful presentation will be the first in an ongoing series exploring the stories, struggles, and triumphs that shaped our queer community — and the trailblazers who paved the way.

Presented with gratitude to Garrett Peck and the New Mexico History Museum for their incredible research and partnership.

Let’s honor the past, celebrate our legacy, and keep moving forward — together.

Carnival of Curiosities

Join us for a spectacular time at the Carnival of Curiosities: the Lensic’s Annual Gala Fundraiser for Education! Like the wonders of a carnival, the Lensic brings together an extraordinary array of performances that spark imagination, inspire fascination, and create lasting memories. But the real magic happens behind the scenes, where your vital support opens the doors of discovery to over 13,000 New Mexico students each year. 

All Gala tickets support the nonprofit Lensic Performing Arts Center and its life-changing arts education programs.  A portion of your ticket is tax-deductible. Please note, seating is limited. Refunds will only be processed in the event we cannot accommodate your request.

Get ready for a night of music, dancing, and pure joy as we roll through the high desert to celebrate Pride! Your ticket includes a free welcome drink to get the party started + DJs spinning all night long.

Snag your tickets early for the best price — Special Early ticket pricing won’t last long!

Let’s ride, dance, and make memories together on the PRIDE Train!

King Manzi is a musical duo. If you're fond of harmony-rich and melodically magical sounds a-la the Eagles, Jackson Browne, and Neil Young, you've found a surefire way to scratch that itch. Their new record, Bolder Than Before (out May 30th), was recorded live to tape in Los Angeles and is a love letter of sorts to the dusty trails and open highways of the Southwest.

Russ Glenn pens and sings Indie-folk/ Americana songs in the Hill Country region of Texas. His latest single, Half-life, has been selected as a finalist in the Rocky Mountain Songwriting Contest. Russ was baptized in a ship’s bell and has an affinity for songs that explore human relationships and our place in the universe. Russ Glenn's newest album "Pale Blue Dot" launched on Earth Day 2022 and is the 5th release by this Texas Hill Country Singer-Songwriter.

Presented by our friends at Rambler Sparkling Water!

All ages are welcome, 21+ to enjoy beverages at the bar. Tickets are not required. This event is free and open to the public; however, tips to the band are always welcome and appreciated!

Punch Brothers, formed in 2006, are a virtuosic quintet featuring mandolinist Chris Thile, guitarist Chris Eldridge, bassist Paul Kowert, banjoist Noam Pikelny, and violinist Brittany Haas. Known for pushing the boundaries of acoustic music, the band has garnered critical acclaim, including a Grammy for Best Folk Album for All Ashore (2018).

The Washington Post applauded them for taking “bluegrass to its next evolutionary stage, drawing equal inspiration from the brain and the heart.” Over the years, they’ve become pioneers in modern string music, with albums like Antifogmatic (2010), Who’s Feeling Young Now (2012) and The Phosphorescent Blues (2015) showcasing their genre-defying sound.

Rolling Stone praised their work as “wild virtuosity used for more than just virtuosity,” cementing their reputation as trailblazers in contemporary acoustic music. Most Recently, Punch Brothers have been focused on their new musical variety show, “The Energy Curfew Music Hour,” with season one available on Audible and all podcasting platforms.

Pedrito Martínez…is a source of rhythmic delight and inspiration… an incomparable performer… a traditional Afro-Cuban music superstar – The New York Times

Pedro Pablo “Pedrito” Martínez was born in Havana, Cuba, Sept 12, 1973 in the Cayo Hueso neighborhood, where rumba is played all day long, and began his musical career at the age of 11, with a foundation in the rumba and Afro Cuban Yoruba traditions.

Since settling in New York City in the fall of 1998, Pedrito has recorded or performed with, Paul Simon, Wynton Marsalis, Paquito D’Rivera, Bruce Springsteen, Ruben Blades, Eddie Palmieri, Dave Matthews, and Sting, and has contributed to over 75 albums.

A consummate master of Afro-Cuban folkloric music and the batá drum he is also the world’s first-call rumbero—playing, singing, and dancing with dozens of Cuban rumba groups.

The premier event of Los Alamos ScienceFest, Discovery Day, brings family fun to downtown Los Alamos, where attendees can visit tents with non-stop interactive science demonstrations, a children's activity area, music, food & beverages.

All ScienceFest events are free and open to the public unless otherwise specified!

Get ready to kick off PRIDE Week in style at our PRIDE Week Kick Off T-dance!

Join us for an afternoon of celebration, music, and fun in the sun as we come together to honor love, diversity, and inclusion.

Whether you're dancing the day away to the music being spun, or lounging on the lawn, this event promises to be an unforgettable start to a week of PRIDE festivities!

Come dressed in your most fabulous attire and get ready to let your true colors shine!

Don't miss out on the excitement as we launch PRIDE Week with a bang!

Born from a long night of music, tequila, and mariachi-loving metalheads, Metalachi has been entertaining audiences and wooing abuelas everywhere for over a decade.

Hailing from Los Angeles, CA, the band has traveled across the US, Canada, and Mexico, performing everywhere from the smallest local bars to the largest parties, including Heavy Montreal, Megacruise, and Mosters of Rock Cruise.

Sunset Concert Series with Gershom Brothers

​A band of brothers that deliver high energy performances with a wide variety of original music from one of their four albums, and so many different genres of cover songs.

The band is comprised of three actual brothers and one from another mother, Timothy (drums & vocals) Tyler (lead vocals & rhythm guitar) Trenton (lead guitar & vocals) and Ethan (bass & vocals) have played in 9 different states and over 25 cities coast to coast.

All of the Brothers are born and raised New Mexicans with a plethora of musical influence, they are able to draw inspiration from many different styles of music that complete the Gershom Brothers unique sound that everyone loves! You can follow them on Facebook & Instagram, and their music on your favorite music streaming platform.

Wednesday, June 25

Location – Garden Amphitheater

Gates open at 5:00pm

Concert – 6:00pm to 8:00pm

Tickets – Members: $13.00 • Not Yet Members: $15.00 • Youth $8

Join us all summer for the full Sunset Concert Series 2025! Ticket price includes all nine (9) concerts in the Garden! Tickets here!

Seasonally crafted cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, and sodas. Food truck onsite!

**SFBG Members** You must sign in to receive your member discount. If you already have an account, click the “Sign in” button at top of this page. If you do not have an account, click the “Register” button to create an account. Please note: the discount won’t be reflected until you checkout! If you receive an error or have questions, email info@santafebotanicalgarden.org.

Not yet a member? Join/renew here for discounts and benefits all year long!

Cancellations and refunds: If you need to cancel, please contact us at info@santafebotanicalgarden.org. There are no refunds. 

Join us for the official PRIDE after party (21+)!

We're thrilled to announce that this year, we'll be featuring Grammy-winning DJ/Producer Tracy Young!

Dance the night away to the moving sounds of PRIDE with fabulous music. Tickets are limited.

Tracy Young is a GRAMMY®️ Award-winning Producer, Remixer, DJ, Composer, and Owner of Ferosh Records. Young has “Officially Remixed” for over 100+ musical artists, including 14 exclusively for Madonna. Notably, she has racked up over 60 #1 U.S. Billboard Dance Club Chart hits since 2000.

Young’s career began in the early-90s at WPGC 95.5 in Washington, D.C. as a Mix Show DJ spinning Hip Hop. She later worked her way up to Music Director at the station, before acquiring the Southeast Regional Promotions Director for Interscope Records in Miami.

The relocation to Miami allowed Tracy to thrive as a DJ with weekly residencies at iconic venues like Liquid, Club Space, Mansion Nightclub and Cameo, crowning her both the unprecedented “Queen of Clubs” in South Beach and a celebrity favorite.

Tracy’s future success to come was mainly due to meeting Madonna in the mid-90s. Although she would DJ various movie premieres, exclusive events, and album releases over the years – it would be Young’s remix work for Madonna on songs like “Music,” “Hung Up,” and “4 Minutes” that would be instrumental to her production career.

With 14 tracks to date, Madonna and Young’s most historic collaboration is the anthemic “I Rise” (Tracy Young Pride Intro Radio Remix), which won a GRAMMY at the 62nd Annual Awards. The GRAMMY marks Young as the first woman to win and be nominated in the “Best Remixed Recording” category since its inception in 1998. On November 23, 2021 the Recording Academy announced Young’s second nomination in the same category for “Constant Craving” (Fashionably Late Remix) with k.d. lang.

The accolades continue as The City of Miami Beach, has awarded Young with a Proclamation Ceremony on December 11, 2019, officially naming “Tracy Young Day” in Miami Beach.

Tracy produces both originals for her Ferosh Records label and reimagined dance remixes with various artists and labels. A complete list of collaborations with artists like Cyndi Lauper, Beyoncé, Stevie Nicks, k.d. lang, Sofia Carson, Idina Menzel, Christina Aguilera, Gloria Estefan, Britney Spears, Katy Perry, Demi Lovato, Cher, Shakira, Debbie Gibson, P!nk, Rhianna, Lady Gaga and so many more can be found on Tracy’s Wikipedia Discography page.

Active in the studio, Tracy is working on new music with releases expected throughout 2025.

HRA is thrilled to partner with the Plaza Cafe for PRIDE Parade Patio Party:

Brunch for a Cause!

Join us as we take over the outdoor patio for the best parade viewing experience and a fabulous brunch fundraiser supporting our new LGBTQ+ Center.

Tickets: $100 per person, including your choice of anything off the menu (some exceptions apply) and one cocktail of your choice. Tickets are limited, so secure yours now!

Hosted by the fabulous Vanessa Patricks, prepare for an epic day of PRIDE fun, delicious food, and great company!

Tickets Here

Some people politely wait for their turn, ask for permission, and take a shot at their dreams when the opportunity allows. Charley Crockett isn’t one of those people.

He’s never just waited around, asked for permission, or let opportunity find him. Instead, the GRAMMY® Award-nominated Texas-born maverick defied the odds at every turn, tapping into a rebellious strain of country, releasing 14 albums independently, and grinding from obscurity to selling out some of the world’s most renowned venues.

As Pitchfork points out, “in the decade it took Crockett to brush country stardom, the bygone era of music he loves and embodies arrived in the modern age. He is a key player in deciding where it will go next.” He has continuously pushed forward too.

Since 2015, he has paved a singular path out of Texas. Beyond garnering hundreds of millions of streams, he picked up his first GRAMMY® nod for 2024’s $10 Cowboy. In the last year alone, he notably sold out Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO, the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, CA, and two nights at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, TN. Crockett and his music have also received praise from The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, and Variety. Speaking to his impact, CBS Mornings chronicled his journey, and he’s sat down for an interview on The Daily Show.

Plus, he’s graced the stage for performances on Austin City Limits, Jimmy Kimmel Live! and CBS “Saturday Sessions” in addition to playing behind NPR Music’s “Tiny Desk.”

With multi-GRAMMY® Award-winning Shooter Jennings as co-producer, the same unapologetic spirit, diehard work ethic, and no-nonsense honesty drive Crockett’s Island Records debut LP, Lonesome Drifter.

Arts Alive!

Community Day, Free day in the Garden & Free Face Painting by Bright Brush Face Painting

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Back by popular demand, Complexions Contemporary Ballet awakens audiences to a new, exciting genre with its full-throttle style and groundbreaking approach to contemporary ballet. The program features Dwight Rhoden’s newest ballet, Bolero. These dazzling performers, dancing with blazing ferocity and grace, will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Rhiannon Giddens has made a singular, iconic career out of stretching her brand of folk music, with its miles-deep historical roots and contemporary sensibilities, into just about every field imaginable. A two-time GRAMMY Award-winning singer and multi-instrumentalist, MacArthur “Genius” grant recipient, Pulitzer Prize winner, and composer of opera, ballet, and film, Giddens has centered her work around the mission of lifting up people whose contributions to American musical history have previously been overlooked or erased, and advocating for a more accurate understanding of the country’s musical origins through art.

Giddens has released three albums under her own name and two in collaboration with Italian multi-instrumentalist Francesco Turrisi, all on Nonesuch Records. American Railroad, her first album in collaboration with the Silkroad Ensemble, was released in November 2024, and her forthcoming album in collaboration with Justin Robinson, What Did the Blackbird Say to the Crow, will release in April 2025.

Don’t miss legendary guitarist Dave Mason perform live with his band! A member of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame and founding member of the group Traffic, Mason has been performing for five decades and has collaborated with some of the industry’s most prolific artists like Paul McCartney, Graham Nash, and Jimi Hendrix.

A man like Dave Mason never leaves touring. Yet, at 78, there are no guarantees…so now is the moment to experience a legend! Don’t miss your chance to see this iconic artist live and may these 2025 performances become treasured memories that last a lifetime.

Dave Mason returns to touring in 2025 with ‘Let It Flow’, which isn’t just the name of a song, but it’s his philosophy in life. As a guitarist, singer, songwriter and a producer, Dave has always put forth that great songs come from a state of being quiet enough to hear the flow of the music before it ever hits the page. He has devoted his life to developing a deep sense of inner listening and the gifted capacity to bring it all to life.

You don’t want to miss this legendary artist as he performs deep cuts and classic favorites that have been loved by legions of fans for more than half a century. Fans can expect a unique concert experience as all songs are interwoven with Dave’s rich storytelling of a history that encompasses over five decades in rock n’ roll.

Anyone who’s listened to Dave’s music, or has seen him in concert, knows that he’s playing because he loves it. He is authentic. You wouldn’t know that he’s shy and introverted by nature if you’ve seen his powerful performances. Dave has been described as a ‘gunslinger’, and what you’ll witness firsthand is a man dedicated to preserving the vitality of music, staying genuine and faithful to the spirit of excellence.

The Latin Grammy-winning, all-female ensemble seamlessly blends tradition and innovation, reimagining Latin American music with an edgy, versatile, and fresh sound. Their soaring vocals, physical elegance, and powerful presence cast a spell on audiences worldwide, from Mexico to Japan, the USA to Europe, and beyond.

With five studio albums to date, their latest, Motherflower, is a bold and genre-bending celebration of mariachi infused with a feminist charge like never before—earning a Grammy nomination for Best Música Mexicana Album.

The Psychedelic Furs may not have invented rock & roll per se, but their influence since arriving on the post-punk scorched earth landscape four decades ago has reverberated and resonated among all those who cherish the sweet-and-sour spot where rawness and romanticism meet. Born out of the UK post-punk scene and led by vocalist and songwriter Richard Butler, and his bass-wielding brother Tim, the Furs quickly developed as one of the premiere bands at college and alternative radio scoring a flurry of major hits with “Love My Way,” “Pretty In Pink,” “Heaven,” “The Ghost In You,” and “Heartbreak Beat.”

One of the most impressive guitarists to emerge from the rich Bayous of Southern Louisiana in recent years, Tab Benoit’s guitar tone can be recognized before his Otis-Redding-ish voice resonates from the speakers. He doesn’t rely on any effects and his set up is simple. It consists of a guitar, cord, and Category 5 Amplifier. The effects that you hear come from his fingers.

His latest release, I Hear Thunder, features ten solid tracks that showcase Tab’s original guitar style and the great songwriting of the Benoit / Anders Osborne songwriting team. Benoit does more than just play the blues; he defines its future while paying homage to its rich past. I Hear Thunder is a must for roots music fans.

GA-20 has drawn inspiration for their old-school sounds from the music they love by artists such as Otis Rush, J.B. Lenoir, Howlin’ Wolf, Junior Wells, Hound Dog Taylor, Earl Hooker, Johnny ‘Guitar’ Watson and so many others. Performing with what feels like reckless abandon, GA-20 brings a timeless immediacy to every song they play with a sound that continues to grow and evolve. The band uses vintage instruments and amps to produce their authentic sound, and favours traditional recording techniques, like recording live off the floor together in one room, to help recreate that energy and sonic connection.

The Swell Season is back. After reconvening for a limited number of sold-out shows in March 2022, followed by a more extensive US tour in August 2023, the duo returns with new music. A studio session that started out as an effort to create a couple new singles to bring with them on tour, ended up yielding a full length album, fittingly titled ´Forward´. Although The Swell Season released a stand alone single ´The Answer Is Yes´ in June 2023, ´Forward´ will be their first full length album in 16 years.

The album consists of 8 tracks written by Glen Hansard and Markéta Irglová, who take turns singing the lead. Building on the foundation of and with respect to their shared history, they move forward as two equals, supporting and lifting each other up. Accompanied by old band members Joe Doyle, Marja Gaynor and Bertrand Galen, joined by Piero Perelli, and produced by Sturla Mio Thorisson, they create a sound both old and new for The Swell Season.

Irglová and Hansard came to prominence together starring in the 2007 film Once and winning the Academy Award for Best Original Song with their composition “Falling Slowly” in 2008. The soundtrack garnered two Grammy nominations and the two christened their project, The Swell Season. They went on to release the critically acclaimed album Strict Joy and touring the world before branching out into solo careers.

In 2012, Once, The Musical debuted and went on to be nominated for eleven Tonys, winning eight including Best Musical. It ran for three years on Broadway and is currently still in production as a touring musical. In 2014 the musical was nominated for five Laurence Olivier awards with Hansard and Irglova winning for Outstanding Achievement in Music. Over the course of the last decade, Once, in all its iterations, has become a modern classic and a cultural touchstone being referenced in everything from The Simpsons to Ted Lasso. The fan base created by this modern masterpiece looms large in the minds and hearts of many.

Since the success of Once, Irglová has released three studio albums, the most recent one of them being LILA, recorded with an Icelandic producer Sturla Mio Thorisson at their Masterkey studio in Iceland. LILA reflects on Irglová’s journey from her “Girl from a Movie” status to wife, mother and artist.

Hansard has released 5 studio albums, the most recent one of them being ´All That Was East Is West Of Me Now´ released in October 2023, exactly one year after the release of “Take Heart” single featuring the Ukrainian Action, upon spending time with Ukrainian refugees in Ireland. Earlier in ‘22 he toured as part of Eddie Vedder’s Earthlings band and was featured on the Flag Day soundtrack with Vedder and Cat Power.

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Just as the nineties dissolved into the 21st century, Lit charged up rock ‘n’ roll with uncompromising punk energy and a power pop punch. However, the Orange County-born band left an imprint on popular culture that only fissured wider over the years like a California fault line. Who could forget the immortal lyric, “Can we forget about the things I said when I was drunk?” or the time Pamela Anderson devoured the band whole in the “Miserable” music video – HERE.

The group outlasted the next two decades as well. They stood out as the rare act whose presence could be felt loud and clear at Woodstock ’99. Twenty years after its initial release, the Billboard Music Award-winning “My Own Worst Enemy” HERE not only went double-platinum, but Post Malone also covered it on Instagram Live as did Kelly Clarkson HERE and Jimmy Fallon on his late night show HERE. Further speaking to their enduring influence, they’ve inspired think pieces by everyone from American Songwriter HERE to Kerrang! HERE, while Consequence of Sound named them one of the “100 Best Pop Punk Bands.” Not to mention, their music blared through American Reunion, Central Intelligence, Parks and Recreation, Rock Band, and beyond as they also impressively averaged over 2.2 million monthly listeners on Spotify.

The guys have amassed a catalog highlighted by fan favorites such as the platinum A Place in the Sun [1999], Atomic [2001], Lit [2004], The View From The Bottom [2012], and These Are The Days [2017]. Meanwhile, they teased the next chapter with “Yeah Yeah Yeah” in 2021, arriving to acclaim from Loudwire, Alternative Press, and more.

Now, the quartet—brothers Ajay [vocals] and Jeremy Popoff [guitar], Kevin Baldes [bass], and Taylor Carroll [drums]—continue to do what they do best on their seventh full-length album and 2022 debut for Round Hill Records, Tastes Like Gold.

“We made a conscious decision to go back to when we had arrived at what we represented musically,” says Ajay. “It took a little bit of time to cleanse the palette and hit reset. However, the creativity flowed better than it had in the past couple of decades.”

“We just decided to make what people expect from Lit and, honestly, what we expect from Lit,” exclaims Jeremy. “Our fans have been very cool and gracious over the years. They’ve allowed us to grow, change, morph, and explore. At the end of the day though, Lit means something to people, and we wanted to get back to that. Once the lockdowns happened, it was even more difficult to go back to that place when we were in our early twenties in an Anaheim warehouse with cases of cheap beer and friends without a care in the world other than the next show. While everybody reevaluated the whole world, we tried to make a really fun rock ‘n’ roll record.”

So, that’s what they did…

By the time the Global Pandemic hit, the Popoff brothers had both traded Sunny Southern California for Music City, even hitching ride on Jamey Johnson’s tour bus to Nashville. They hit the studio with cowriters and co-producers Carlo Colasacco and Eric Paquette, re-energizing and reinvigorating their sound.

“Those two had a big role in relighting the Lit torch,” says Kevin. “Our drummer Taylor is a monster too, and a big part of the energy of this record. ”

“They are younger dudes that grew up big Lit fans,” Jeremy goes on. “So, as we inspired them along the way, they inspired us with their modern and fresh approach to making music. We stripped it back down to the basics, and they gave us a new school energy actually inspired by what we’re known for. We focused on what Lit means to people, what it means to us, and embraced who we are. Even though we’re older and wiser now, we still love the same things we’ve always loved. Right out of the gate, we said, ‘We‘re not talking about viruses, politics, or any of that shit’. We still have a great time, party, and make music that sounds better loud.”

That’s definitely the case with the first single “Kicked Off The Plane.” The head-nodding beat and palm-muted riff underline a real-life recollection of a recent instance when the dudes were unceremoniously booted from a flight for nursing something else other than water in coffee cups…The chantable refrain instantly captivates as Ajay asks, “What’s one more walk of shame?”

“When we first started out, it took a lot to get kicked off a plane,” the front man grins. “Last year, our flight kept getting delayed, so we kept drinking. Once we got on the plane, a flight attendant asked our very honest sound guy what was in his cup. We were thrown off! It’s similar to ‘My Own Worst Enemy’ lyrically, because we’re still doing things that get us into trouble,” Ajay laughs.

Then, there’s “Mouth Shut.” The single details why it’s important to be seen and not heard sometimes as another anthemic hook takes hold over a boisterous riff and arena-ready beat.

“It’s about keeping your thoughts to yourself, because sometimes it’s not worth speaking,” affirms Jeremy.

“It’s also good advice for a marriage,” Ajay elaborates. “I’ve learned that one the hard way. We’ve all regretted hitting ‘send’ on at least one text or Instagram story!”

“Do It Again” hinges on a hummable acoustic guitar melody before giving way to another soaring chorus. It might just be the perfect pre-game banger.

“It’s the party anthem,” Jeremy reveals. “You’re a glutton for punishment, but you’re back for round two. It’s the story of our life.”

On the other end of the spectrum, “The Life That I Got” takes stock of what matters in life as Ajay screams, “Maybe I ain’t got a lot, I never balled in a mansion or a yacht, but I’m in love with the motherfucking life that I got.”

“We’ve touched on this sentiment on every record,” Jeremy continues. “We go back to a simpler time. We just loved life, and we still do today. If you keep looking for what’s next, you forget to look at what’s right now. The song is a reminder.”

In the end, Tastes Like Gold is Lit, and that’s more than enough.

“We managed to not only make a classic record with a modern approach, but we did it during a pandemic,” Jeremy leaves off. “We realized you don’t have to be consumed by negativity and social media to the point where it stifles your ability to have fun, be happy, and do what you’re good at. Maybe the music inspires you to turn all of the other shit off and get back to what makes you happy.”

“I want you to hear it and go, ‘Lit’s back’, but they’re not going backwards,” Ajay concludes. “This is new Lit, but we hope it’s the Lit you fell in love with.”

FUEL

Destiny unfolds unexpectedly. However, it pushes us exactly where we’re supposed to be at just the right time. In this respect, you could say the 2021 rebirth of GRAMMY® Award-nominated multi platinum rock band Fuel was simply meant to be. ​

Formed in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania by guitarist-songwriter Carl Bell in 1989. They are known for their hit songs “Shimmer” from the album Sunburn, “Hemorrhage (In My Hands)” and “Bad Day” from the album Something Like Human, as well as “Falls on Me” from the album Natural Selection as well as many other rock singles and albums. In addition, the band had multiple videos in heavy rotation on MTV, numerous live network TV performances in the US, Canada, and Australia, and songs on film soundtracks such as Scream 3, Daredevil, A Walk to Remember, and Godzilla. The album Sunburn is certified platinum by the RIAA, and the album Something Like Human is certified double-platinum.  "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" held the #1 spot on Billboard’s Rock charts for over 3 months and in 2013 became the No. 6 Alternative Rock song of the past 25 years according to Billboard's Alternative Chart 25th Anniversary Top 100 Songs.

After rebuilding their brotherhood, founder, guitarist, and songwriter Carl Bell and longtime drummer Kevin Miller didn’t just celebrate their history together. They rushed into the future joined by new blood—Aaron Scott [lead vocals, guitar] from The Voice, Mark Klotz [guitar, vocals], and Tommy Nat [bass, vocals]—and armed with their first album together in 18 years, Ånomåly. Much like the title suggests, it serves as the aberration rock music needs.