Saturday, August 1
Whiskey Creek Zócalo will be CLOSED for a Private Event
We will be Open again the next day for Sunday Brunch.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon!
Friday, August 7
Jono Manson In Concert!
Singer-Songwriter/ Americana
Doors: 6pm • $12/adv.• $15/door
Jono Manson is a gifted Singer Songwriter who has collaborated with and played alongside Blues Traveler, KT Tunstall, Pete Seeger, T Bone Burnett, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Bo Diddley, Bruce Springsteen, Taj Mahal, Emmylou Harris, and Joan Baez (to name just a few). In 2024's Stars Enough To Guide Me, Manson started a brand-new chapter, continuing to forge his legacy one song at a time. The record featured collaborations with a slew of special guests — from GRAMMY-winner John Popper and American Idol finalist Crystal Bowersox to folk/Americana stalwart Eliza Gilkyson. Just released, his new album Family Dog continues this story, with no end in sight.
Manson's songs are diverse and genre-bending, drawing on roots, rock, soul, pop and country traditions as they paint vivid portraits of resilient characters standing tall in the face of time's relentless march, and his performances are similarly determined, delivered with a passion and conviction that's as honest as it is empathetic.
"From poignant poet to playful prankster, Jono Manson is a shining star in his own right." - No Depression Magazine
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Sunday, August 9
Danny and Steve
Americana Pickers
1pm • by Donation
A great way to spend a Sunday!
Genre-Crossing, Finger-Pickin', Croonin' and Playin'
Danny and Steve know more tunes than you can count!
These Musicians know how to mix it up and keep the music flowing!
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Wednesday, August 12
Josh Glen
Indie Folk
Doors: 6pm • by Donation
Josh Glenn isn't your typical solo singer-songwriter. Acoustic guitar strums, percussive guitar taps, and clever riffing braid into themselves as Glenn's show usually involves him building his songs live using loop pedals, making for an engrossing experience. Sometimes folky singer-songwriter, sometimes spontaneous mad-folk scientist, Josh takes you on a very personal musical journey. Blending classic singer-songwriter elements with a unique indie folk and using a looping pedal to braid clever riffs and atmospheric sounds into a cosmic folktronic dance party.
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Thursday, August 13
Performer's Showcase /Open Mic
Sign Up: 6:00pm
Musicians and Performers of all kinds welcome.
Step into the spotlight and showcase your talent!
From music comedy to spoken word and performance art —this open mic is your stage.
Bring your voice, your story, and your energy.
All talents welcome. All voices heard.
15-minute spots.
Must Sign Up in Person
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Friday, August 14
Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears w/ Purse Thief
Gritty Blues/ Soulful Post Punk
Doors: 6pm • $20/adv • $25/door
Limited Seating/ Standing Show
We are excited to Welcome Back Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears! Delivering a high-energy blend of gritty blues, soul and funk, characterized by raw, passionate vocals, overdriven guitar riffs, and a powerful horn section. Based in Austin, Texas, their sound recalls vintage soul shouters like James Brown mixed with gritty Texas blues. Black Joe Lewis and the Honeybears have shared performances with Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley, Cedric Burnside and Lightnin' Malcolm, The Dirtbombs, Detroit Cobras, the Strange Boys and more! His live performance is fire!
Purse Thief is where underground post punk meets old soul rock-n- roll. Formed under the Rare Skies of New Mexico. They are a fresh sound with an authentic old-world vibe. Catch 'em while you can – cause they are moving fast!
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Sunday, August 16
Jazz Brunch with John Mitchell & Friends
1:00pm • by Donation
Come listen to the jazz stylings of the John Mitchell Trio.
Journeyman improvisational keyboardist, John Mitchell and Friends will be playing a variety of tunes from their vast repertoire. Playing professionally for over five decades, Mitchell has an innate ability to play and lead, an insatiable fire to innovate and grow his craft, and an intensely creative approach to his playing.
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Wednesday, August 19
Kimmi Bitter / Full Band!
Country Western
Doors: 6pm • $12/adv • $15/door
Dubbed "the future of classic country" by Saving Country Music, Kimmi Bitter has emerged as a leading voice of the New Countrypolitan sound.
By fusing the golden-era spirit with West Coast energy, her blend of 1960s Nashville grandeur, surf-soaked guitar tones, and mod aesthetics has earned her a devoted following across the country.
A fast-rising force in Americana, Bitter first broke through with her acclaimed 2024 debut, Old School. The album landed in the Top 25 of the Americana Album Radio Chart and spent four consecutive weeks at No. 1 on the Alt. Country Specialty Chart. It was featured in Billboard's "8 Must-Hear New Country Songs," named one of Whiskey Riff's Top Debut Albums, and earned eight award nominations. She went on to take home three San Diego Music Awards, including Best Country Album (2025), while also earning back-to-back Song of the Year wins (2024 and 2025). Her live performances have been hailed among the standout sets at both SXSW in Austin and AmericanaFest in Nashville.
Now, Bitter returns with her highly anticipated sophomore album, Bittersweet, arriving summer 2026. Inspired by Pacific coastlines, Palm Springs glamour, and the psychedelic desert haze of the 1960s, the album leans further into the lush orchestration of Countrypolitan while stretching into new sonic territory. It's a deeper exploration of the sound Bitter has made her own, blending classic country with surf rock, psychedelia, and distinctly West Coast influences.
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Thursday, August 20
Performer's Showcase /Open Mic
Sign Up: 6:00pm
Musicians and Performers of all kinds welcome.
Step into the spotlight and showcase your talent!
From music comedy to spoken word and performance art —this open mic is your stage.
Bring your voice, your story, and your energy.
All talents welcome. All voices heard.
15-minute spots.
Must Sign Up in Person
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Friday, August 21
Max Gomez w/ Howe Gelb & Slant Can
Folk Americana / Alt Country
Doors: 6pm • $15/adv • $20/door
Double Header!!
Sharing stages with James McMurtry, Buddy Miller, John Hiatt, Patty Griffin, Jeff Beck and more, Max Gomez has become a fixture in the New Mexico music scene. His debut album, Rule the World (New West Records), earned critical acclaim and launched a touring career that has taken him coast to coast across the U.S., into Canada, and throughout Western Europe.
In August of last year, Gomez released Memory Mountain, produced by Mark Howard. The album debuted at #1 on the Alt-Country Radio Char. His interim EP, Me and Joe has surpassed five million streams on Spotify alone. Praised by Rolling Stone and No Depression as an emerging voice in Americana, Memory Mountain affirms that distinction with depth and charm.
Judging by the company he keeps—and the work he continues to create—Max Gomez remains one of Americana's most compelling and authentic voices.
In three decades plus, Howe Gelb has managed to mash elements of erosion rock, de-composition, crunchy & western, something close to blues, punk snark, lo-fi hi-fi, pseudo jazz, gospel a-choir-ing, semi-standard piano standards and a side swipe of Andalusian gypsy flamenco.
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Monday, August 24
Squid Pisser
Punk Metal Legends
In 'the Lodge'
Doors: 6pm • $15 cover
SQUID PISSER eviscerates the ego and all things serene with their own vibrant form of vicious and mucky hardcore. SQUID PISSER has constructed a fresh and new alien craft powered by tightly controlled noise-guitar, savage primal drum work, and gooped up vocal deliveries that might sound like a gaggle of frogs thrown into a garbage disposal (although the Squid boys wouldn't recommend doing this).
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Wednesday, August 26
Hippie Death Cult
Psych Metal
Doors: 6pm • $15/adv • $20/door
Hippie Death Cult have been described as "a journey through shameless and triumphant artistic expression, exploration and discovery" in the realms of psychedelia and riff-heavy rock n' roll. The band is also known for their high energy and passionate stage performances, having performed to audiences across America, Canada and Europe. They are currently in production for their 3rd studio album and are set to announce extensive tours to follow.
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Thursday, August 28
Pallbearer and SlowHole
Shoe Gaze/Rock Metal
Doors: 6pm • $20/adv • $25/door
Pallbearer is an American doom metal band from Little Rock, Arkansas, celebrated for their emotive and progressive approach to heavy music. Their sound weaves crushing, sludgy guitar riffs with soaring, clean vocal harmonies, atmospheric post-rock textures, and melancholic melodies
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Friday, August 28
Poetic Outlaws Open Mic
5:30pm • In 'the Lodge'
Silver City Poetic Outlaws is a recurring open mic event focused on the spoken word.
Poetry, readings from stories and books, monologue, improv...all forms of spoken word are welcome.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
Saturday, August 29
Clownvis & Hank IV and the Strange Band
Country Comedy Impersonation
Doors: 6pm • $20/adv • $25 /door
Not your 'average' Saturday Night!
IV and The Strange Band, fronted by Coleman Williams (great-grandson of Hank Williams), delivers a gritty blend of outlaw country, punk, and metal, focusing on original, high-energy southern storytelling. On tour with Clownvis Presley, a "crooning comedy sensation" who performs musical parodies and magic, frequently described as a mix of Elvis Presley and a classic variety act.
All proceeds go to paying the Performers and Supporting Live Music.
Whiskey Creek Zócalo
11786 HWY 180 East. Arenas Valley, NM \
Tickets & Info: https://www.whiskeycreekzocalo.com/
