Wednesday, July 1
Nick Parr and The Selfless Lovers
Rock 'n' Roll, Blues, Soul, and Funk
Doors: 6pm • $20/adv • $25/door
Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers are a high-energy, piano-driven roots rock band hailing from Austin, Texas. Imagine the raw passion of Bruce Springsteen colliding with the electrifying showmanship of Jerry Lee Lewis—New Orleans late-night revelry infused with Southern soul and a Texas Gulf Coast groove. And if that's not enough, Nik Parr takes it to the next level, playing saxophone and piano at the same time—you've got to see it to believe it.
Known for their dynamic live performances, Nik Parr & The Selfless Lovers have shared the stage with some of the biggest names in roots music, including Marc Broussard, Rebirth Brass Band, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Black Joe Lewis, The Soul Rebels, Dumpstaphunk, The Heavy Heavy, Shinyribs, The Damn Quails, Eddie 9 Volt, Two Tons of Steel. With a relentless touring schedule of over 150 shows per year across the country – we are so excited to wecome them the Zócalo stage!
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, July 5
3rdANNUAL 4th of July After Party.
Celebrate the day after the 4th –
And the anticipation of the Monsoons! Let's Make It Rain!
OPEN 'til 6PM Zócalo Backyard Party!
Specialty Sausage & Peppers, Hot Dogs, and Potato Salad
Games – Slip & Slide – Kiddie Pool Side Slushies
1pm: Music with the Cat Daddies
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, July 8
Mark Matos
Rock 'n' Roll Play
Doors: 6pm • $10 cover
…"like Leonard Cohen walking out of a Calexico desert… a troubadour from some other time, some other place." Come see a one-man show, a micro-rock opera of sorts.
Portuguese American, outsider musician Mark Matos, after thirty-plus years of exploring the backroads and big cities of the U.S.A., has written a one-man show, a micro-rock opera of sorts, for America's 250th Anniversary. "American Lost & Found" celebrates America's complicated and colorful history through the music of her people; incorporating vinyl records, CDs, a live rock & roll show, and social commentary.
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, July, 9
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/
Thursday, July, 16
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, July 17
Line Dancing with DJ Buck Mild
Honky Tonk Fun!
6pm • $10 cover
We had so much fun last time – looks who's coming back!
DJ Buck Mild is a popular high-energy desert entertainer and line dance instructor known for throwing guilt-free pleasure dance parties and rowdy, western-themed honky-tonk events. He is a staple in the Southern California desert and honky-tonk scene.
His signature sets abandon any musical pretension, focusing entirely on the songs people secretly love to sing along to, from 90s boy bands and dad rock to diva house and electroclash.
Line Dance Command: He functions as an energetic one-man show who mixes DJing with live, engaging line dance instruction (e.g., Boot Scootin' Boogie, Slapping Leather) for both beginners and intermediates
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, July, 23
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, July, 24
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/
Wednesday, July 29
Happy Hour with Marc Yaxley
Guitarist Extraordinaire
4pm • by donation
Enjoy the musical stylings of guitar virtuoso, Marc Yaxley (and sometimes surprise guests)! 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, July 30
Sky Creature
Indie Rock
Doors: 6pm • $10/adv • $12/door
Sky Creature is a musical duo consisting of vocalist Majel Connery and baritone guitarist Matt Walsh, known for blending art music with punk rock in a sound that draws comparisons to artists like Kate Bush and Suicide.
The band is a euphoric collision of post-punk, trance, and deconstructed opera. The resulting sound is a magical alchemy of opposites: weightless vocals set against a raging sea of manic guitars and driving beats.
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, July 31
The Gonzalo Band
New Mexico Music
Doors: 6pm • $15/adv • $20/door
The Gonzalo Band is a popular group out of Las Vegas, New Mexico, known for their dynamic, modern take on traditional New Mexican music – synthesizing traditional Spanish-folk storytelling with American western influences. Led by native New Mexican frontman Gonzalo, the band blends rancheras, cumbias, and romantic ballads with classic country and rock 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/
