KTAOS Press Release Mar 22-April 8

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Published: 16 March 2018 16 March 2018

Taos, NM (Mar 22-April 8):

Unique Events:

Friday March 23, The NoSeeUms, Join us for a night of local talent! The NoSeeUms are a local bluegrass band from Taos, New Mexico. They have developed a reputation in the area, and are now at the center of the bluegrass scene. Featuring a resurgence of new material, funkier and jammier than ever, The Noseeums can once again be "seen", and heard! Friday March 23, The NoSeeUms • 7PM • No Cover •

Saturday March 24, Levi Platero and Desert Loops, Join us as we welcome back one of the most gifted guitar player/ singer songwriters to emerge from the Navajo Nation, Levi Platero. Levi Platero is a guitarist and talent to be reckoned with and will continue to shine in the Blues/Rock genre. He ranges from flurries of guitar acrobatics all the way down to soulful expressiveness. There will be an opening set by Desert Loops, is a Blues/ Rock/ Reggae/ Jazz/ Funk band out of Espanola. Saturday March 24th, Levi Platero and Desert Loops, 8PM Show, Tickets are $10, this is an all ages show.

Saturday March 31, Join us at the KTAOS Solar Center as we host another installment of MOMENTUM: A night of Live Art, Hip Hop, Downtempo, Dub and Drum&Bass sponsored by Taos Art Supply. MOMENTUM will feature Stones & Bones Dj's, Madaro & Beardo, spinning a mix of Underground Hip Hop, Downtempo Instrumentals, Dub and Drum&Bass on the 5th Street Sound System! We'll have some live interactive art going on throughout the duration of the show. Thanks to Taos Art Supply, there will be canvas', paints and brushes set up for everyone to paint a collaborative piece together. We'll also have a few Artists collaborating on a painting together! This will be a $5 - family friendly event, so bring the kiddos! Music starts 8PM. Saturday, March 31 - MOMENTUM: A night of Live Art, Hip Hop, Downtempo, Dub and Drum&Bass sponsored by Taos Art Supply.

Friday April 6, 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, April 6, 7PM Doors, 8PM Showtime. $10 general admission.

Sunday April 8, Polyrhythmics and Ghost-Note:Spirit of Rhythm Tour, Ghost-Note and Polyrhythmics team up for a co-bill tour capturing the spirit of rhythm. Ghost-Note, featuring multi Grammy Award winning musicians Robert Sput Searight and Nate Werth of Snarky Puppy, is quickly becoming one of the most anticipated live shows of today. Known for their neck breaking funk, explosive rhythm, and genre bending songs, this band of heavy hitters delivers an unforgettable night of music sure to make your body move. Rich with bold brass and hypnotic percussion, Polyrhythmics' showcase impossibly tight grooves and virtuosic musicianship as they tear through a singular blend of funk, soul, psychedelic rock, R&B, progressive jazz, and Afrobeat. Sunday April 8, Polyrhythmics and Ghost-Note:Spirit of Rhythm Tour, $10 Adv/ $15 DOS.

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! 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).

  • 3/23/18 - Castle in the Sky
  • 3/30/18 - Pom Poko

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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