The much-anticipated annual River Ranch concert series has been announced and music fans will surely enjoy the variety of music. River Ranch Lodge is located on Highway 89 just three miles north of Tahoe City at Alpine Meadows Road. Celebrating its 40th anniversary, it is the premier outdoor live music venue in the Tahoe/Truckee area. The concert/dancing area is on the banks of the beautiful Truckee River. Come early and enjoy a fine dining experience and stay for the music. The River Ranch Lodge has 19 hotel rooms. We recommend that you book early if you plan to stay overnight.
Thursday, July 5
MOONALICE
Groove to the sweet music of MOONALICE. This American rock band mixes a variety of genres with extended musical improvisations. The band features veteran all-star musicians Pete Sears (Jefferson Starship, Hot Tuna), Barry Sless (Phil and Friends, Rowan Brothers), John Molo (Phil and Friends, The Other Ones, John Fogerty), and Roger & Ann McNamee. Their acoustic set is at 9pm, and then they break out into the electric set at 10pm. Tickets are $10 in advance.
Thursday, July 12
DEHLI 2 DUBLIN
Music fans will be delighted by the high-energy fusion of Bhangra and Celtic music performed by festival favorites, DEHLI 2 DUBLIN. The Canadian-based band recently completed a tour of Asia where they headlined the Bali Spirit Festival. $12 in advance.
Thursday, July 25
PATO BANTON
REGGAE ON THE TRUCKEE RIVER featuring PATO BANTON. Pato hails from Birmingham, England and has been one of the pioneer stars of the reggae circuit since the 1980s. His high-energy show will keep you dancing all night long. $15 advance. DJ Treez will open the show.
Wednesday, August 8
MELVIN SEALS and JGB – celebrate the day that Jerry Garcia passed in 1995
Melvin Seals is best known for his long friendship and musical partnership with cultural icon and guitarist Jerry Garcia and the smile of his that lights up the room. Melvin spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years and in doing so helped pioneer and define what has now become “Jam Band Music”.
Melvin Seals and JGB performances are a must see, must feel, must experience!!! Their music is guaranteed to get into your soul, raise your spirit and get you groovin’!!! $20 advance/$25 day of show
Friday, August 17
ZEPPARELLA
All Female Led Zeppelin Rockers, ZEPPARELLA (with an amazing new lead singer) will rock the River Ranch patio for the 7th consecutive year. Don’t miss the best Led Zeppelin tribute band on the planet. $20 advance.