Music

Las Cruces Rock And Roll Americana Band Dusty Low Headlines Summer Concert Friday Night At The Pond!

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Dusty Low. Courtesy photo

By Sancre Productions:

The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe will bring in a Las Cruces band that performed in 2021 in the COVID-19-Shortened season in White Rock.

There were not many attendees due to the pandemic, but the people who did show up had a blast and saw just how talented this band was with their originals and awesome covers. Come on out on Friday for the FREE show!

Across the sun-drawn sands of the Southwest, a group of modern-day troubadours has formed. By combining alternative country influences with dashes of folk, Americana Read More

Santa Fe Kiwanis: 2023 Zozobra National Anthem Winners

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The 99th Burning of Zozobra is Friday, Sept. 1 at Fort Marcy Park/Magers Field on Bishop’s Lodge Road in Santa Fe. Courtesy/Kiwanis

ZOZOBRA News:

SANTA FE — Kiwanis Club of Santa Fe has announced the winners of this year’s Zozobra National Anthem competition.

Kyanna Narajno was selected as the 2023 Zozobra National Anthem singer. Jonathan Allen was selected as the July 4, 2024 Zozobra National Anthem singer. Lillian Dutton was selected as the 2023 New Year’s Eve Zozobra National Anthem singer.

The Kiwanis Club said, “the talent quotient was absolutely stratospheric, with over 50 vocalists Read More

‘Mr. Mac’ Performs Concert With Bert Dalton Trio To Celebrate Bradbury Science Museum’s 60th Year!

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Jan McDonald. Courtesy photo

LAHS News: 

The Los Alamos Historical Society (LAHS) invites the public to a piece of cake and concert by local legend Jan McDonald, trumpet, joined by famed Bert Dalton Trio (Bert Dalton, piano; Rob “Milo” Jaramillo, bass; John Bartlit, drums)!

Birthday cake-cutting begins at 6:30 p.m., the concert at 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, in the heart of Los Alamos’ Historic District, near Oppenheimer’s house: Fuller Lodge, 2132 Central Avenue. The event is free and open to the public.

Great American jazz works will range from Duke Ellington to Dave Brubeck, both of whom once Read More

After 77 Years Look What’s New At Los Alamos Concert Association!

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Los Alamos Concert Association Artistic Director Ann McLaughlin, right, and ‘AD-to-Be’ Linda Deck, left, during an interview Monday afternoon at the Los Alamos Daily Post. Photo by Carol A. Clark/ladailypost.com
By CAROL A. CLARK
Los Alamos Daily Post
caclark@ladailypost.com
After 77 years, what could be new behind the scenes at the Los Alamos Concert Association (LACA) and with the classical music concerts the non-profit organization brings to town? Plenty! Here’s an update.
Long-time Artistic Director Ann McLaughlin has announced that she will retire at the end of the upcoming concert
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Home Instead: ‘The Rock To End Alzheimer’s’ Aug. 27

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Alzheimer’s News: 

The Rock to End Alzheimer’s 2023 fundraiser is shaping up to be an incredible event that promises to bring together music lovers and supporters of a great cause.

Here are a few key points: 

The event is set to take place 5-9 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27 at the Santa Fe Brewing HQ, which promises to be a fantastic venue for the day’s festivities. 

Funds raised during the event will go towards supporting two important organizations: the Alzheimer’s Association New Mexico Chapter and the Life Circle Adult Day Center. Both of these organizations provide vital services to those affected Read More

LAPS Hosts Elementary Bands Instrument Night Aug. 10

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LAPS News:

Is your student interested in joining band this year? Then check out the Los Alamos Public Schools Elementary Bands Instrument Night this Thursday, Aug. 10. This event will be held from 4-7 p.m. in the Los Alamos Middle School Cafeteria.

Local vendors Hanneman Music and Rob Dunham with Reprise Music will be on site to help students.

Fifth grade students have an opportunity to join band this year. If your student has not been fitted for an instrument or would like to be refitted come to this night. Students in grades 6-12 who are ready for an upgrade for their instrument are also welcome to Read More

Taos Lifestyle Presents Musician Judy Collins Aug. 29

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Judy Collins

TAOS LIFESTYLE News:

TAOS — Taos Lifestyle is bringing renowned musician Judy Collins Aug. 29 to the Taos Center for the Arts, 145 Paseo del Pueblo Norte in Taos. The show begins at 7 p.m., and tickets are $85 and available here.

“Judy Collins has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, boldly vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism,” Taos Lifestyle CEO Mary Domito said. “In the 1960s, she evoked both the idealism and steely determination of a generation united against social and environmental injustices. Five decades later, her Read More

Bradbury Science Museum Turning 60 … Celebrate Aug. 15

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Los Alamos Historical Society News:

The Bradbury Science Museum turns 60 years old this summer! The Los Alamos Historical Society is inviting you to come enjoy a piece of birthday cake and stay for the once in a lifetime concert “Mr. Mac is Back!” The celebration and free concert begin at 6:30 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 15 in Fuller Lodge.

The ole Los Alamos High School band director, Jan McDonald (affectionately known as Mr. Mac by his students and music fans on the Hill), is returning to Los Alamos to play some jazz! He will be accompanied by the famed Bert Dalton Trio! The trio includes Bert Dalton tickling Read More

JJ & The Hooligans Headline Friday Night Summer Concert

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JJ & the Hooligans to perform Friday night combine classic dance band tunes with reimagined surprises that make their shows fun, high-energy, and irresistibly danceable. Courtesy/Photo

Sancre Productions News:

The 2023 Los Alamos Summer Concert Series presented by Toyota of Santa Fe, continues to be the BEST Free Summer Concert Series in the State by bringing a well-known New Mexico band, JJ and the Hooligans, to Ashley Pond Park! The five members of JJ & the Hooligans combine classic dance band tunes with reimagined surprises that make their shows fun, high-energy, and irresistibly Read More