Indoor Venues
Auld Dubliner (530) 584-6041 The Village at Squaw Valley
Venue: Old Irish Pub with a small dancing area and Karaoke
Artists Include: Subjektochange, Sol Jibe, Boston Green, Jeff Jones Band, Tacos of Wisdom, Mark Castro Band, Truckee Tribe, Absynth.
Bar of America (530) 587-3110 10042 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
Schedule: Tuesday Reggae night; Wednesday Open Mic Night; Thur-Sat various funk, rock n’ roll, reggae bands
Venue: Saloon-style bar with dance floor and a typically full house on the weekends, with broad variety of sounds throughout the week.
Artists include: Burgeouis Gypsies, Harry & the Hit Men, Smokin Joes, Subject to Change, Frame of Mind.
Cal-Neva (800) 233-5551 At the California/Nevada border in Crystal Bay
Schedule: Various musical events twice monthly
Venue: The Indian Room hosts DJ parties and dances; A mini Las Vegas-style showroom hosts other events.
Shows include: Battle of the Bands, Stix Tribute Band.
Crystal Bay Club & Casino (775) 833-633 Hwy 28 just east of Nevada/California border in Crystal Bay, NV
Schedule: Shows throughout the week at either or both of their venues. VIP booths available.
Venue: The Crown Room is the larger of two venues with a full stage, dance floor and circle bar at one end. The Red Room is more casual, with booths, tables, a large bar and dance area. Both venues have state-of-the art sound and lighting systems.
Artists include: Derek Trucks Band, Dr. John, Michelle Branch, Yonder Mountain String Band, Mindi Abair, Blues Traveler, Los Lonely Boys, Dave Mason, Hot Tuna, Todd Rundgren, G-Love and Jackie Greene...and more.
Jakes on the Lake (530) 583-0188 First floor of the Boatworks Mall in Tahoe City
Schedule: Live acoustic dinner bands on Friday & some Saturday nights, no cover charges.
Venue: Fine dining w/ acoustic music in the bar area overlooking the Lake. Beautiful outdoor dining in the summer.
Artists include: The Nut Boyz, Neva, Kip Yager, George Souza, Out Of The Blue, Paul Covarelli & George Sauerbier, Frank Carabetta, Bias & Dunn, Abby & Ellen, Rak Kandy, Sheldon Felich, Emily Tessmer, Darin Talbot, Dave Manning, and more...
Moody’s Bistro & Lounge (530) 587-8688 10007 Bridge St., Truckee
Schedule: Live music weekly, no cover charges.
Venue: Fine dining lounge with booths, stage-side tables, a full bar and limited standing room.
Artists include: Remmel Wilson Trio, Valerie Weinberg, Chris Landrum Trio, Kevin Stewart Trio, The Will Bernard Trio, Jackie Landrum, Carolyn Dolan, The Ralph Alessi Quartet…and more.
Pastime Club (530) 582-9219 10096 Donner Pass Rd., Truckee
Schedule: Weekly punk, hip-hop, blues, jazz, rock n’ roll shows.
Venue: Oldest continually operating bar in Truckee with a younger, lively crowd. Patrons are actively encouraged to get up and dance on the bar.
Artists include: Absynth, Momentum, Frame of Mind
Tahoe Biltmore (775) 831-0660 Just east of the California/Nevada border in Crystal Bay
Schedule: Karaoke and frequent dance music, 60s bands, funk, r&b, blues, country, rock n’ roll.
Venue description: Cabaret-style lounge.
Artists include: Tim Reynolds, Particle, Tea Leaf Green, Roland Dempsey, Tony Vee, Harmonica Red, Buddy Emmer, Hindsight, Tommy Bell, Melissa Dru, Mother Hips.
Zenbu (530) 583-9900 Upstairs in the Olympic House in Squaw Valley
Schedule: Local and national DJ’s and entertainment nightly.
Venue: Lounge/club setting with dance floor, velvet lounges and tapas dining.
Artists include: Mad Professor, Dr. Israel, DJ Logic, DJ Lauren BassNectar, DJ Rick Preston, DJ Sqitch, DJ Richie Rich, DJ Selector Prime.
