With another atmospheric river taking aim on Lake Tahoe this weekend — bringing more rain and snow — it’s hard to picture warm days on the beach with music wafting over gathered crowds as the sun sets. But look on the bright side: Summertime will arrive soon enough, and the livin’ will be easy with the lake filled to the rim.
On Tahoe’s north shore, band lineups have been announced for both Concerts at Commons Beach, held Sundays at Tahoe City, and for the Music on the Beach series held Fridays at Kings Beach. At South Lake Tahoe, where Live at Lakeview shows are held Thursdays from June 22 to Aug. 25th, a schedule has yet to be released. All three concert series are family friendly and free.
Concerts at Commons Beach celebrates its 13th season this year, opening on Sunday, June 25. Fan favorites include Groove Foundry, Dead Winter Carpenters, Poor Man’s Whiskey, Lebo and Friends, Mumbo Gumbo and Brothers Comatose.
“We are excited and proud to announce our 2017 lineup of local, regional and international performers. From bluegrass and Southern rock to afro-samba-funk and alternative rock, get ready for an incredible (free) 12-week concert series at Commons Beach in Tahoe City,” organizers said.
The Music on the Beach series enters its 11th year at Kings Beach, opening Friday, June 30, with The Sextones, a soul and funk band from Reno hot off the release of their new album “Moonlight Vision.” Other familiar bands include Sneaky Cretures, Achilles Wheel, Mojo Green and The Wrinkle.
Hosted by the North Tahoe Business Association, Music on the Beach has nine shows and will partner with Alibi Ale Works this year, featuring some locally crafted Tahoe brews.
Check Tahoe Onstage each week in the summer for band profiles and photo coverage.
- Music on the Beach: Fridays at Kings Beach
June 30 — The Sextones
July 7 — Sneaky Creatures
July 14 — Calling Ophelia
July 21 — LUMANATION
July 28 — Achilles Wheel
Aug. 4 — Mojo Green
Aug. 18 — Big Blu Soul Revue
Aug. 25 — Yolo Mambo Band
Sept. 1 — The Wrinkle - Concerts at Commons Beach: Sundays at Tahoe City
Music from 4 to 7 p.m. unless noted
June 18 — Groove Foundry with Matty Reardon and Friends ( 3 to 7 p.m.)
June 25 — Sambada
July 2 — Dead Winter Carpenters
July 9 — Alma Afrobeat Ensemble
July 16 — Desert Rhythm Project
July 23 — Poor Man’s Whiskey
July 30 — Kuinka
Aug. 6 — Lebo and Friends
Aug. 13 — Wheeland Brothers
Aug. 20 — Mumbo Gumbo
Aug. 27 — Brothers Comatose
Sept. 3 — Joy and Madness with Trey Stone Band (3 to 7 p.m.)
