Music
Plenty of snow at Lake Tahoe for spring skiing, snowboarding
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Fri, 03/09/2012 - 6:49amIt's been a weird ski and riding season, for sure. One indication is that Heavenly Mountain Resort is only operating the Boulder base lodge and the Boulder and North Bowl lifts on weekends. In all the years I taught at Boulder never has had a shutdown like this. Too bad because lots of locals liked Boulder as out-of-towners didn't go there very often. Thus, parking was close and runs not crowded.
311 with special guests The Dirty Heads at MontBleu
Submitted by admin on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 5:51pm
The popular American rock group 311 takes the stage March 6 performing an array of chart-topping songs from their 10 albums. Their latest album, Universal Pulse, released earlier this year includes hit singles, “Sunset in July” and “Count Me In.”
The Dirty Heads, reggae rock band from Southern California, kicks off the show with a melodic style that includes hip hop and punk genres. Their debut album, “Any Port in a Storm,” was released in 2008.
Heavenly Lake Tahoe opens expert terrain at Mott Canyon
Submitted by Editor on Mon, 03/05/2012 - 11:30amA recent winter storm that blanketed Heavenly Mountain Resort with as much as three-and-a-half feet of new snow has allowed the resort to open three quarters of the mountain, including the double-black diamond, expert-only Mott Canyon. Now with 3,600 open acres, Heavenly is offering the most skiable terrain at Lake Tahoe.
George Thorogood hits one out of the park with new record
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 03/01/2012 - 9:04amInstead of baseball, George Thorogood made it to “the Show” in music, where a playing career can last much longer.
Movie Review: 'Act of Valor' mixes recruiting with SEALs
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 1:03pmThe action-thriller film "Act of Valor," now playing at Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, merges real-life SEALs (we all know who the SEALs are, thanks to the Osama bin Laden assassination) with Hollywood actors in action photography taken during maneuvers at the SEAL training grounds.
No SEALs are identified by name, although there is a surprisingly length listing of SEALs who have died in action at the end of the film.
Kudos & Kindness: Community support will keep the music going
Submitted by Anonymous on Sat, 02/25/2012 - 5:00amCommunity support will keep the music goingThe band will play on. The Capital City Community Band would like to thank the citizens of Carson City and surrounding areas for the kind generosity and h...
Stateline rocks all weekend with A.W.O.L. Snow
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 5:00amA.W.O.L. Snow is a progressive music experience that will feature world-renowned electronic DJs Sander Kleinenberg, Cedric Gervais, Chris Lake, Bart B More, Manufactured Superstars & Anthony Att...
Hawaiian rock 'n' roll at MontBleu
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 02/24/2012 - 5:00amIration will spread warm Hawaii- and California-inspired music to chilly Lake Tahoe.The band performs at 9 p.m. Saturday with special guests Trevor Hall and Thrive at the MontBleu Resort and Cas...
Mardi Gras Dance on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/23/2012 - 10:01amEveryone, of all ages, is invited to the "Mardi Gras Dance" from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.The 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band will play a variety of great music for liste...
Mardi Gras Dance on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/22/2012 - 5:00amEveryone, of all ages, is invited to the "Mardi Gras Dance" from 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center.The 17-piece Tahoe Dance Band will play a variety of great music for liste...
New Snow Allows Heavenly to Open Milky Way Bowl
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 02/16/2012 - 10:59am
After receiving 12” of new snow on Tuesday night and early Wednesday morning, Heavenly Mountain Resort will open Milky Way Bowl for the first time this season, giving the resort additional expert and off-piste terrain. Heavenly will have 50 percent of the resort open, totaling 2,400 acres.
New Snow At Heavenly in time for holiday weekend
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 3:21pmHeavenly Mountain Resort received five inches of new snow Monday, just in time for President’s Weekend. More snow is on the way with a new storm expected to arrive by Wednesday morning.
Local musician Jesse Kalin announces the hiring of new personal manager
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 02/14/2012 - 11:04am
Refining his sound by ‘going solo’ local singer and songwriter Jesse Kalin is pleased to announce the hiring of personal manager, Karen Estes of Estes Management Company.
Jesse and Karen first worked together when she worked at Caesars Tahoe and Jesse was getting started with his career. Their hope is to bring the best of Jesse’s music to every one , performing in Lake Tahoe and in cities such as Reno, Sacramento, San Francisco and beyond! “The sky is the limit with the passion and talent that Jesse beholds.” Says Estes.
Sunday Funday at Sierra-at-Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/12/2012 - 4:50pmFrom Sierra-at-Tahoe: "After the Snowboarder Superpass event was over some of the riders and locals kept riding. Also, thanks to Whitney Houston for providing everyone with amazing music and something we can dance (and ride) to. RIP Whitney Houston."
Movie Review: 'Star Wars' rages again in 3D With 'The Phantom Menace'
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 02/11/2012 - 5:28pmI was busy some other place when "Star Wars, The Phantom Menace" opened in 1999. Lucky me. Not so lucky now when I went to see the reworked original decked out in 3D. The film is now playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinema at Stateline, Lake Tahoe. And for all those Star Wars fans, and they know who they are, you won't want to miss it; though you can see the release without 3D and you won't be missing much.
Traditional Celtic Music Session
Submitted by Editor on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 11:09pm
Come listen to local Lake Tahoe musicians play it like it is in Ireland at Murphys Irish Pub! Hosted by eighth generation professional bagpiper Sean Cummings, this rollicking music session happens every Thursday night until about 10 pm (or until they throw us out). Anne Roos and her Celtic harp joins them and you’ll hear her jump in with the others to perform toe-tapping jigs, lilting waltzes, and poignant airs. No cover charge, just relax in front of the fireplace or cozy up to the authentic wooden bar, surrounded by antique Irish memorabilia, and enjoy a pint with your favorite pub food.
Recent findings on ADHD
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 02/08/2012 - 5:00amEvery kid has a hard time sitting still, and it's not out of the ordinary for a child to drop a crayon midcolor when the opening music of her favorite cartoon beckons. But if your child has a reall...
Tahoe Project fundraiser screening of 'Happy' the movie
Submitted by Editor on Sun, 02/05/2012 - 11:48pm
On Saturday, Feb. 11, 2012 the Tahoe Project and Mo's Place are partnering to host the Tahoe venue for the first annual World Happy Day, when thousands of people will join together in communities around the globe to watch the award-winning film "Happy." Local musician and entrepreneur Tyler Lewis will play live music after the screening and DJ the dance party after that. Plan on a happy night out!
Lake Tahoe Concert Update for February
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 02/04/2012 - 1:38pmJack Durst gives his monthly update on music, concerts and events for Lake Tahoe. Visit his site here. Also visit Lake Tahoe Alive here.
Kenny Loggins at Harrah's South Shore Room
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 7:57pm
With a past and musical history of a multitude of styles, Kenny Loggins remains a brilliant singer-songwriter and guitarist with a lifelong passion for exploring the endless power of the song to communicate. Tickets are $69 plus tax. For reservations and video links, go to Harrah's events online or call for reservations (800) 786-8208.
Tower of Power at Harrah's South Shore Room
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 7:27pm
The group still garners rave reviews, and leaves the audiences dancing in their seats in the arenas, theatres, and outdoor venues they play year 'round. Melding soul, jazz, funk, and rock in a way no group ever has, the ten-piece outfit is, according to the HOLLYWOOD REPORTER, “tighter than a clenched fist.” Tickets are $37.50 and can be purchased online at Harrah's events or call (800)786-8208.
Los Lonely Boys at Harrah's South Shore Room
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/30/2012 - 7:22pm
Rockpango is a spirit and sound coined by Los Lonely Boys that takes the next step from fandango (a beat of loving celebration) and then huapango (another infectious Latin rhythm that gets the fiesta cooking) to a full-scale Tex-Mex American roots rock party galore.
Tickets are $35 plus tax and can be purchased by visiting Harrah's online or call (800) 786-8208.
Movie Review: 'The Grey' tells a fine but grim story of men stranded in the Alaskan wilderness
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sun, 01/29/2012 - 7:12pmThe action-thriller film "The Grey," currently on view at the Heavenly Village Cinema in South Lake Tahoe, is a stark story of men in wilderness and their efforts to survive. Liam Neeson is the de facto leader after a jet carrying oil field workers crashes in the Alaskan wilderness. It is directed by Joe Carnahan, who also directed 2006's "Smokin' Aces" which was set at South Lake Tahoe and filmed inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.
Ripperoo Parade in the Heavenly Village
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 1:16pm
Ripperoo, Heavenly’s loveable mascot, will give children the chance to star in their own parade as they play music, sing songs, and march through Heavenly Village. The Ripperoo Parade will begin at 4:30 p.m. at the base of the Gondola and will end with hot chocolate and photos with Ripperoo. For more information, call (775)586-7000.
Saturday Nights at the Pool - MontBleu Resort
Submitted by admin on Sat, 01/28/2012 - 1:06pm
Saturday Nights at the Pool inside MontBleu at Onsen Beach & Nightclub from 10pm till Dawn. Free admission with Heavenly Season Pass. $200 Hot Body Contest. DJ David Aaron with Poolside Aerialists. Onsen’s epicenter - a poolside dance floor next to the grotto style waterfall. Add in 1,000 people, $50,000 worth of sound and lighting plus one huge Jacuzzi and you’ve got a recipe for a long night. Contact Information Onsen Beach & Nightclub
Vancouver hip-hop returns
Submitted by Anonymous on Fri, 01/27/2012 - 5:00amSweatshop Union, the socially conscious hip-hop group from Vancouver has become a mainstay of Canadian music since its 2002 self-titled album debut. It's been touring ever since. The next three ...
The Expendables with MTHDS, Through the Roots, and Fortunate Youth at the MontBleu Theater
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 11:04am
The Expendables, a Santa Cruz based-group that blends reggae, punk rock and ’80s style dueling guitar solos, will rock the MontBleu Theater, Feb. 11. The group was a crowd favorite at the annual summer music festival, Warp Tour in California. With five albums down and countless miles traveled for tours they continue to pump up audiences. Go here for tickets.
Valentine's Dance ready to swing on Friday
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/25/2012 - 5:00amEveryone of any age is invited to come, listen and/or dance to the great music of the Tahoe Dance Band's 17-piece band "Valentine Dance" 7:30-10 p.m. Friday at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center, 3...
Valentine's Dance with the Tahoe Dance Band
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 9:45pm
The 17 piece Tahoe Dance Band will be playing at the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center Friday, January 27, from 7:30-10:00 PM. Appetizers, Wine, Desserts, Big Band Dancing, Door Prizes and Fun for All. All ages welcome! $10 per person at the door. Wear Red. For more information, contact the South Lake Tahoe Senior Center or call (530)542-6094.
Full Text of President Obama's State of the Union address; GOP response
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 6:47pm
The following is the complete text of President Obama's State of the Union address as written.
Remarks of President Barack Obama - As Prepared for Delivery
State of the Union Address
"An America Built to Last"
Tuesday, January 24th, 2012
Washington, DC
Mr. Speaker, Mr. Vice President, members of Congress, distinguished guests, and fellow Americans:
British songwriter/artist Kate Bush sings of a woman, a lost dog and Lake Tahoe
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/24/2012 - 1:43pm
New up on NPR's All Songs Considered is a review of "50 Words for Snow" by English singer-songwriter Kate Bush and the release of the song "Eider Falls at Lake Tahoe" a shortened version of an 11-minute song about a woman and a lost dog.
Movie Review: 'Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close' a youth's journey searching for his lost father
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/23/2012 - 11:25amThe new film "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" by director Stephen Daldry ("The Hours") and playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas in Stateline is the story about a 9-year old boy Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) who loses his father in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. He suffers perhaps from Asperger's and a clear case of overwhelming anxiety.
Movie Review: Sc-fi horror film 'Underworld Awakening' wastes Beckinsale's talent
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 10:38pmThe sci-fi-horror film "Underworld Awakening 3D" playing at the Horizon Stadium Cinemas in Stateline is the fourth iteration of the series, in this case starring Kate Beckinsale as Selene for the third time.
Selene has been in suspended animation in a freezer for 12 years bust breaks out to find that humankind is at war with the vampires in the population a well as the werewolves.
New storm to arrive on Sunday; ski resorts prepare for brisk business
Submitted by Editor on Sat, 01/21/2012 - 11:34amWinter weather continues through today in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Ski resorts report up to 2 feet of snow from the system which arrived Friday and continues today. The National Weather Service in Reno reports that a second and much colder storm will move into the area on Sunday into Monday, dropping temperatures and bringing more snow. Here is the latest from the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority on the storms:
Lucinda Williams continues to collaborate with many different artists, including Blake Mills on Saturday in Tahoe
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:31pmA singer with one of the most recognizable voices in music will perform Saturday in the MontBleu Theatre. Three-time Grammy winner Lucinda Williams, who sings country, folk and blues, will perfo...
Beats Antique: the jam band of electronic music
Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 01/19/2012 - 2:28pmBeats Antique, the last time it played in the MontBleu Theatre, opened for Les Claypool."I've seen Beats Antique play," Claypool said before the show. "They're cool. They've got an interesting v...
Tahoe South Winter Snow Blast!
Submitted by admin on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 4:45pm
Heavenly and Harrah’s Lake Tahoe team up to bring Tahoe South Winter
Snow Blast 2012. Four big weekends of on-mountain concerts and après
ski entertainment, followed by nights of live music and a hot new club
scene.
Concert Saturday, February 25 at 7 pm with G. Love & Special Sauce tickets are $29.50 plus tax & fees
To book your Heavenly Winter Snow Blast weekend or to purchase show
tickets, www.LTSnowBlast.com and call (775) 586-7000 or (800)HEAVENLY.
Kirkwood adds U.S. Airbag technology after holiday demonstration
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 11:50am
An inflatable airbag demonstration at Kirkwood Mountain Resort last month will give way to a new feature at the resort beginning in February, officials announced. The Steezbag 50 was on public display at the resort from Dec. 17 to Jan. 1. An announcement was made via press release from Kirkwood. Here's the announcement:
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don't destroy beauty of Tahoe with loud music
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 8:48amThere has to be a way to have this event without disturbing entire areas of the town.This is a 24-hour resort. People need to sleep at all hours of the day.Babies and animals were affected terribly...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don't destroy beauty of Tahoe with loud music
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 8:48amThere has to be a way to have this event without disturbing entire areas of the town.This is a 24-hour resort. People need to sleep at all hours of the day.Babies and animals were affected terribly...
Programming changes at Capital Public Radio
Submitted by Editor on Wed, 01/18/2012 - 12:35am
If you tuned into your pre-set Capital Public Radio station Tuesday night expecting to hear "Excellence in Jazz" you may have wondered where it went. Don't worry, it didn't go away, it's now on a new station.
Effective Tuesday Capital Public radio moved "Excellence In Jazz" and several other of its music programs from KXJZ 90.9/KUOP 91.3/KKTO 90.5/KQNC 88.1 over to its music station at 88.9 KXPR/ 91.7 KXSR, and 88.7 KXJS.
Springloaded at Heavenly
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 3:44pm
Springloaded, Heavenly’s spring festival, brings the best of spring together - loud tunes, loud outfits and two weeks of sun & fun,
including parties, pond skimming, Stateline Showdown, concerts, the
Gunbarrel 25 & springtime mischief... it's pure Heavenly.
Also included will be the return of the ever-popular Dummy Gelande event
where teams build and launch home-made dummies for distance and style
points.
For more information contact Heavenly Lake Tahoe at (800)HEAVENLY
Tahoe South Winter Snow Blast!
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 3:34pm
Ski all day, party all night at the Lake Tahoe Winter Snow Blast weekends. This January - April, join us for one weekend per month filled with rockin' live music at Harrah's Center Stage, 4800 acres of amazing skiing/riding at Heavenly, après ski parties and more. Each Winter Snow Blast weekend features performances from some of the hottest bands in the industry for this weekend, we'll feature FITZ & THE TANTRUMS.
Wanderlust Festival announces lineup
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 01/17/2012 - 9:35amSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - Wanderlust Festival, the annual yoga and music event, announced a partial lineup of musicians and yogis Tuesday.Musicians for the 2012 event, held for its fourth year at ...
Movie Review: 'Contraband' a so-so thriller with Mark Wahlberg as macho-in-chief
Submitted by Sam Bauman on Mon, 01/16/2012 - 9:07amThe action-thriller "Contraband," now playing at the Hollywood Horizon Stadium in Stateline, stars Mark Wahlberg as Chris Farraday, a reformed former ace smuggler living in New Orleans with with wife Kate (Kate Beckinsale) and two sons (largely ignored) making home burglar alarms as a business.
Ringo Starr's photographer releases book, to preform in Tahoe ...
Submitted by Anonymous on Wed, 01/11/2012 - 7:04amPosted by admin in Grab Bag on January 6th, 2012 | no responses. Rob Shanahan, Ringo Starr's personal photographer and an acclaimed music photographer, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../ringo-starrs-ph...
Kate McGee joins KUNR as Northern Nevada radio broadcast journalist
Submitted by Editor on Tue, 01/10/2012 - 10:34am
RENO, Nev. – Kate McGee has joined 88.7 FM KUNR – Reno Public Radio – as a broadcast journalist, coming to northern Nevada from the East Coast. She recently graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx, N.Y., with a dual bachelor's degree in American studies and history. She started her public radio career at Fordham’s WFUV Radio as a reporter, anchor and producer, where she covered everything from Mayor Mike Bloomberg to stickball tournaments.
Building a business of no-frills bikes
Submitted by Anonymous on Mon, 01/09/2012 - 11:00amTwo days before New Year's Eve, Jimmy Standley was in Lake Tahoe getting ready for the inaugural SnowGlobe Music Festival, three days of tunes, parties, ...www.laketahoenews.net/.../building-a-bus...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Don't let shortshighted NIMBYs unplug SnowGlobe
Submitted by Anonymous on Sun, 01/08/2012 - 5:00amI'm a professional in my mid 30s and support the SnowGlobe music festival.This event brought thousands of people to our ski town at a time when Mother Nature has graced us with record high temps an...
