Taos, NM (Aug 1 - Aug 17):

Unique Events:

Tuesday, August 1: Grammy Award Winning, Los Lonely Boys return to the KTAOS Solar Center to rock the house once again with their special blend of Bluesy "Texican" Rock. Los Lonely Boys will be performing outside in your Community's Backyard. Tickets are $28 in Advance and $32 Day of the Show. Tickets may be purchased online at KTAO.com or at the KTAOS Solar Center. This is an All Ages Show. Doors are at 7PM and the Show starts at 8:30PM. Los Lonely Boys are all about having a good time, but they also make an effort to write about the love, energy and spirit we all carry. Los Lonely Boys, Tuesday, August 1. 7PM Doors, 8:30PM Showtime. $28 in advance/ $32 Day of Show. All ages welcome with parent/guardian supervision.

Friday, August 11: Dmitri Matheny Group, an all-star ensemble featuring some of the most accomplished jazz artists in the western states, The Dmitri Matheny Group, will be live at the KTAOS Solar Center. First introduced to jazz audiences in the 1990s as the protégé of Art Farmer, Matheny has matured into "one of the jazz world's most talented horn players" (San Francisco Chronicle), a leading figure on the international jazz scene and one of the most prolific musicians of his generation. The soulful sound of Dmitri's horn garnered praise from critics and audiences alike, drawing frequent comparisons to Miles Davis, Chet Baker and Art Farmer. Friday August 11, 7PM Doors, 8PM Showtime, $12 General Admission, All ages welcome with parent/guardian supervision

Wednesday August 16: 10-Time Grammy Winning Kings Of Western Swing, Asleep at the Wheel, as they once again perform at the KTAOS Solar Center. Get your tickets for Classic Country Music at a Great Price! $25 in Advance/ $30 Day of Show. Music Starts at 8PM. This event is All Ages. Tickets may be purchased at the KTAOS Solar Center or at KTAO.com. Asleep at the Wheel, now based in Austin Texas, was voted best Country & Western Band by Rolling Stone, Asleep at the Wheel also holds 10 Grammy awards, 20 studio albums and 20 singles on the Billboard country charts. You can bet you'll be dancin' on the biggest dancefloor in the County and swingin' all night long when the Wheel rolls into town! Wednesday August 16, Asleep at the Wheel, All Ages, $25 Advance/ $30 DOS. Doors at 7PM/ 8PM Show. Happy Hour from 3-6PM

Weekly Events:

Every Sunday, the KTAOS Trash & Treasures Flea Market, Join us every Sunday from 9AM- 3PM until October for our famous Trash & Treasures Flea Market! Clean out your garage; bring your arts, crafts, jewelry and/or homegrown produce, baked goods and other products. Vendor interviews will be broadcast over the KTAO 101.9FM airwaves. Don't miss the best sellers market in New Mexico! Vendors contact Leanne Arvila at 575-586-1154 to reserve your spot while they last! The KTAOS Solar Center Bar & Restaurant will now be open on Sundays from 12-6PM, with Happy Hour from 3-6PM.

Every Monday, The KTAOS Solar Center will once again be hosting the exciting music series entitled "Off the Cuff Live", music begins at 7pm. "Off the Cuff Live" features local artists performing music from different chart-topping musicians. The show is recorded live, to be re-broadcast on KTAOS Solar 101.9 FM the following Sunday at 6pm. "Off the Cuff Live" is a free live show for all ages, from 7pm-8pm. Sponsored by Sabroso Restaurant and Bar.

• 8/07- "Steve Miller Band" featuring Jimmy Stadler and Chris J Arellano
• 8/14- "Loggins & Messina" featuring Donnie Richmond & Friends

Every Tuesday and Friday, The KTAOS Solar Center will be hosting the "KTAOS Solar Volleyball League"! (Sponsored by PPC Solar and Wanda Lucero at StateFarm) All are welcome to come and play pickup games in your community's backyard. Players form pick up teams and all winning teams will receive $3 gift certificates to KTAOS. KTAOS Solar Volleyball League begins at 5pm every Tuesday and Friday, free of charge, and open for anyone to participate.

Every Thursday, "The KTAOS Solar Center" is holding another weekly installment of their "Ladies' Night" featuring great live music from Katy P and the Business 3.0! Ladies get into the show free of charge, and guys have a $5 cover. Show begins at 9pm, come dance the night away! Ages 21 and up only.

• 8/03: Katy P and the Business 3.0
• 8/10: Katy P and the Business 3.0
• 8/17: Katy P and the Business 3.0

Every Friday, 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)

• 8/04/17 - Smurfs: The Lost Village
• 8/11/17 - Solar Cinema Postponed

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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