Music

Stephanie Hatfield To Headline Summer Concert July 3

Singer Stephanie Hatfield will headline the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Courtesy photo

COUNTY News:

Stephanie Hatfield, an independent singer-songwriter and vocal teacher based in Santa Fe will headline the Summer Concert Friday, July 3 at Ashley Pond Park.

Entertainment starts at 6:30 p.m., with Hatfield taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.

Originally from Detroit, her music is an eclectic blend of Indie Rock, Americana, Folk, and Jazz, often informed by her classical training in opera. Hatfield is known for her expansive vocal range and emotionally raw songwriting. She has released Read More

County: 4th Of July Spectacular-2026 Schedule

COUNTY News:

The 4th of July is almost here, and Los Alamos County is ready to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. This year’s 4th of July Spectacular will take place 4-10 p.m. Saturday at Overlook Park in White Rock.

Important items to note for this year’s 4th of July Spectacular Event:

The Main event location will be Dara Jones Soccer Field, not Spiro Field;

Spirio Field is closed to pedestrians and spectators;

Only limited Handicapped Parking will be allowed within Overlook Park;

Atomic City Transit Riders will have to walk from the normal bus pick-up/drop-off location at Spirio Field Read More

Scenes From Summer Concert Friday Night At Ashley Pond

The crowd was small, but a few braved the light rain early that passed by and the crowd grew to enjoy the lively classic rock & roll band, Dirty Modine from Albuquerque Friday night at Ashley Pond Park.  Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

The headliner for Friday night’s concert at Ashley Pond Park, Dirty Modine, features Gary Pals on guitar, Gary Gabaldon on drums, Shawn Mills as lead singer, John Fernandez on base and Frana Gabaldon on keys. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Dirty Modine lead singer Shawn Mills and base player John Fernandez perform Friday night at Ashley Pond Park.  Read More

Co-op Showcase Series: Set In Stone June 26

Local cover band, Set In Stone. Courtesy photo

Co-op Summer Showcase Series News:

Set In Stone is a local cover band bringing rock, alternative, and pop classics from the ’70s through the 2000s, from Foo Fighters and Radiohead to driving ’80s synth-rock. Just don’t request “Sweet Caroline.”

Show starts Friday at 5:45 p.m. at Co-op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Vendors are welcome.

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Scenes From Friday Summer Concert With Fungi Mungle

The Los Alamos Hillstompers perform the National Anthem to open the Summer Concert sponsored by Waterstone Mortgage the Jason Pike Team Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County host the Summer Concert Series. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene of headliner Fungi Mungle performing at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Fungi Mungle is a cover band based in El Paso, Texas and known for their giant 70s-style afros, retro costumes, and high-energy performances, they play a mix of classic funk, disco, and danceable rock. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com Read More

Santa Fe Desert Chorale Releases ‘Roots & Rivers’ Album


SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE News:

The nationally recognized chamber choir Santa Fe Desert Chorale, one of the longest-running professional music organizations in New Mexico, led by Artistic Director Joshua Habermann, released its new album, Roots & Rivers, Friday via Navona Records. It is available on major streaming platforms.

In Roots & Rivers, Habermann and the Desert Chorale present commissioned works by Reena Esmail, Jocelyn Hagen, Kile Smith, and Shawn Okpebholo, and a special arrangement of Shawn Kirchner’s Sweet Rivers.

These works bring together stories and music Read More

Co-Op Summer Showcase Featuring Terry Jansen June 19

Co-op Summer Showcase Series News:

Terry Jansen has played guitar since she was 13. She has performed at breweries, bars, open mics, and at many parties and campfires. Her influences include Emmylou Harris, Bonnie Raitt, Neil Young, Grateful Dead and many more.

Terry will grace the Co-op stage with her guitar at 5:45 p.m., June 19, at Co-op Park at 1010 Central Ave. Read More

Scenes From Friday Night Summer Concert With Glitter P!NK

Scene from the Summer Concert featuring Michelle Cottrell performing as P!NK in Glitter in the Air Friday at Ashley Pond Park, presented by Sancre Productions and Los Alamos County and sponsored by EXIT Realty Advantage NM, Title Guaranty and Bell Bank Mortgage. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Scene from the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com

Michelle Cottrell performing as P!NK in Glitter in the Air Friday at the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Pond Park. Photo by John McHale/ladailypost.com 

Scene from the Summer Concert Friday at Ashley Read More

Santa Fe Desert Chorale Announces 2026 Season

Members of the Santa Fe Desert Chorale. Courtesy/Santa Fe Desert Chorale

SANTA FE DESERT CHORALE News:

The Santa Fe Desert Chorale (the Desert Chorale) announces its 2026 season, bringing together 24 of the nation’s top ensemble singers for 27 choral concerts and community events in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.

Its Summer Festival, taking place July 12-Aug. 2, is one of the largest and most significant choral events in the United States.

The Desert Chorale Summer Festival includes three commissioned world premieres by Shawn Kirchner, Moira Smiley, and Shavon Lloyd; the return of Rachmaninoff’s Read More