Unique Events:

Friday March 2, Ultra Violet Fever featuring Shannon & Southern Soul. 7PM, No Cover. Ultra Violet Fever is a RAW folky-blues soul act from Sioux City, IA. UV is an ever-evolving project fronted by Angie Lambrecht whose soul-drenched, blues inspired vocals rip through the cosmos! Shannon & Southern Soul is an uptempo, country and blues ensemble that have collectively been playing music around the Taos area for many years. Shannons voice is unparalleled and will be sure to turn heads and draw the crowd in. Friday 3/2, No Cover, Ultra Violet Fever and Shannon & Southern Soul, 7PM

Saturday March 3, Nosotros, one of the most recognizable Latin bands, in the Southwest United States. Nosotros has been drawing music lovers to their music for over 20 years. This 9-piece, Latin music powerhouse, seamlessly combines Latin rhythms with elements of Rock, Salsa, Jazz and Cumbia creating an original sound that is unmistakably Nosotros. $5 GENERAL ADMISSION. Music starts at 8PM.

Friday March 9, The Rifters, will be in the house with some legendary Taos Country Music! Don't miss Don Richmond's country trio, The Rifters, offering beautiful three part harmonies and the music to back it up! The Rifters are well known for keeping the crowd moving so when you come out be sure to bring you dancing shoes! Friday, February 16th, 7PM Doors, 8PM Showtime. $10 general admission.

Saturday March 10, Anthony Carson & High Ideals, 7-9PM, $3, The music that Anthony Carson & High Ideals make is diverse, from reggae beats to dark jams, with themes that touch deeply on growth, harmony, and nurturing ones inner child. This is their first KTAOS performance together since last year's release of Anthony Carson's meditative "The Wizard and the Weaver", and the trio are working to expand and record new material in the coming months. Saturday March 10th, Anthony Carson & High Ideals, 7-9PM. $3.

Friday March 16, Jah Kings, $10, 8PM. The JAH KINGS funky roots Reggae sound, lead by front man Alexander Kofi, is heralded from Wounded Knee on the Pine Ridge Reservation to Ghana West Afrika. This sound, rooted in the principles of roots reggae musik, brings in funk, jazz, and Native Amerikan influences with messages of Unconditional Love, Unity, and reconnecting one's culture as Kofi has having Afrikan/Ashante, Blackfoot Lakota, Cherokee/Choctaw heritage. Having opened up for the Itals, Yellowman, Culture, Eekamouse, Everton Blender, and Neville Duncan of the Ethiopians, the JAH KINGS have gained the respect from the Roots Reggae Community. The JAH KINGS have also opened up for the Four Tops, Journey, Foreigner, and Bobby Womack. The members of the JAH KINGS are Alexander Kofi on Drums, lead vocals, and Guitar, Tony on Percussion, David Swain on Bass, David Steele on Lead Guitar, and Drew on Keyboards. With highly acclaimed and relevant songs during these critical times, such as WOUNDED KNEE, CRITICAL MASS, and OUR WORLD...The JAH KINGS Delivers Every time and is Second to None! Friday March 16, Jah Kings LIVE at the KTAOS Solar Center. $10, 8PM.

Saturday March 17, St Paddy Mac's Day with the Jimmy Stadler Band Hosted by Paddy Mac. 6-7PM: Be part of our annual Irish Sing Along! 7-10PM: The Jimmy Stadler Band.
Corned Beef and Cabbage-Dinner & Sandwiches! Irish Beer! Green Beer! MORE INFO TO COME!

Weekly Events:

Every Monday at 6PM, Art n' a Glass with Jim Cox sponsored by Taos Art Supply. Paint away those Monday blues at Art n' a Glass! You're the Artist! A night of painting in a social setting. No experience required! Learn the fundamentals of painting with local professional Artist Jim Cox. Templates available. Take your painting home! Limited space available. $30 per event or $75 for 3 events! Admission includes: Canvas, Paint, Brushes, and 2 Glasses! Hand Selected Special Wines Weekly!

Every Tuesday from 7-9PM is Fiesta Tuesdays with Daniel Cordova on KTAO 101.9FM. It's also Fiesta Tuesdays in the Club! Food Specials from 6-9 and a Pool Table available for everyone all night!

Every Wednesday, KTAOS Solar Swing Dance Social featuring Big Swing Theory! Now featuring FREE Dance Lessons starting at 6:15PM! Music from 7-9PM. $5.

Every Thursday, "The KTAOS Solar Center" is holding another weekly installment of their "Ladies' Night" and Ski Pass Night featuring great music performed by Katy P and the Business 3.0! Ladies get into the show free of charge, and guys have a $5 cover. Ski Passes to be given away for Taos Ski Valley starting at 8PM. Show begins at 9pm, come dance the night away! Ages 21 and up only.

Friday's, KTAOS Solar Cinema! We will be showing a family movie on a giant 20ft screen with theatre quality audio! Bring blankets, pillows, and pajamas and get comfortable! This is a no-babysitter-needed kind of evening so bring the whole family! 6PM - Free - All Ages (with parent/guardian supervision) (Solar Cinema is sponsored by Wanda Lucero at StateFarm).

  • 3/02/18 - Kiki's Delivery Service
  • 3/23/18 - Castle in the Sky

KTAOS is located at 9 State Road 150 in El Prado, where the 150 and 68 freeways meet. For more information, please visit ktaos.com, become a fan at facebook.com/KTAOS101.9FM, or follow us at twitter.com/KTAOS.

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