Valley Vibrations

Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put local musical entertainment information in this column. Contact People Editor Sharlene Irete at sirete@recordcourier.com, at 782-5121, ext. 210 or by fax, 782-6132.

Entertainment at Buckaroos

-- Joe Neil plays, 8 p.m. to midnight, Friday.

-- Ted Nagel hosts karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., Saturdays.

-- Dale Jantzen hosts karaoke, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays.

Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, call general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.

Music at Indigo

-- Open mic night with Dean Brownell, 8 p.m. Thursdays.

-- Living Picture Show plays live music, 9 p.m. Friday.

-- Macho Jonny begins 9 p.m. Saturday.

Enjoy entertainment in a no smoking environment. Indigo Restaurant and Bar is at 1665 Lucerne St. in Minden Village. Information, 782-4300.

Shana Morrison plays CVIC Hall

The Carson Valley Arts Council presents singer, songwriter Shana Morrison, 7 p.m. Saturday at the CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda Ave., Minden. Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7 p.m. and dessert at 8:30 p.m. A $15 donation will be requested at the door.

All proceeds benefit the Carson Valley Arts Council. Information, cvartscouncil.com or 782-8207.

Carson Valley Inn entertainment

Craig Fletcher appears through Sunday and various duos entertain on Monday nights. Cabaret Lounge live entertainment is presented with no cover and no minimum in 45-minute shows at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.

Fletcher and Terri Campillo are the Craig Fletcher Duo. Fletcher sings, plays guitar and drums and produces every track of accompanying background music and vocals. Campillo adds vocals and plays percussion and an occasional blues harp.

Hotel California takes the Cabaret Lounge stage Tuesday and plays until April 20. Hotel California has reproduced the Grammy Award-winning sounds of the Eagles for more than two decades. Hotel California showcases the Eagles hits "Take it Easy," "Heartache Tonight," "Hotel California" and selected solo works of Don Henley, Glen Frey and Joe Walsh. Hotel California plays three one-hour shows each night. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday shows start at 7:15 p.m., 8:45 p.m. and 10:15 pm. Friday and Saturday shows are at 8:30 p.m., 10 p.m. and 11:30 pm.

-- April 22-27 M8trix

-- April 29-May 4 Hindsight

Carson Valley Inn is located on Highway 395 in Minden. Information at cvinn.com or 782-9711.

Free concert at Borders April 19

Dream Spirit Baroque Band will play a concert of traditional and original chamber music, 6-8 p.m. April 19 at Borders Books. The free concert celebrates the completion of the band's new CD, "The Swallowtail Butterfly: Folk Chamber Music," produced by John Shipley of WZP Records in Carson City.

The CD is available at Borders Books and at www.cdbaby.com.

Players are Jack Shipley on hammer dulcimer and recorder, Jon Smart on guitar, Suzanne Stone on cello and Diana Woodbury, violin.

Borders Books is at 911 Topsy Lane in the Carson Valley Plaza.

What's smokin'

at Jimmy G's

Cold Sweat plays Motown soul, old school funk, reggae and blues, 8 p.m. April 19, at Jimmy G's Smokin' Hot Cigar Bar, 1595 Highway 395, Minden.

Cold Sweat is Felix Odion, guitar and lead vocals; David Macias, saxophones; Carl Kline, bass guitar; Laurie Cormier, keyboards and Bill Heath on drums.

Information, 783-4873.

Pops presents spring concert

The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra presents a spring concert, 4 p.m. April 20, at the Carson Valley Christian Center, 1095 Stephanie Way, Minden. Under the direction of Danny Yale and Aaron Pellegrini, the free concert features Strauss waltzes, Broadway melodies and classical favorites.

Raffle and refreshments available. Information, carsonvalleypops.org or 267-5575.

Stars of Tomorrow talent show April 26

The Carson Valley Kiwanis Club's 10th annual Stars of Tomorrow talent event is April 26 at the CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda Ave., Minden. Auction at 6 p.m., students perform at 7 p.m. Tickets available from Kiwanis Club members or at the door. Information, Mary Ellen Conaway, 265-7651.

Live music

at Silver Strike

Live music every week beginning April 26 when Silver Strike Lounge presents three bands - Meet Me at the Pub, LivitzLivitz and Lavish Green, 9 p.m. with no cover charge.

Silver Strike Lounge is inside the Silver Strike Lanes bowling, 1281 Kimmerling in the Gardnerville Ranchos. Information, 265-5454.

Acoustic jam at Eddy Street Books

Local musicians are invited for an acoustic jam, 2:30 - 5 p.m. April 27, at the Eddy Street Book Exchange. Musicians of any acoustic instrument of any level of experience or those who don't play but want to sing along are welcome.

If you would like to play and have some songs to share, bring copies of the lyrics, chord or tab sheets. Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville, 782-5484.

Comedy show for Relay for Life

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life's Nailing a Cure Team presents Hypnotic Comedy Chaos with Dan Kimm, April 28 at Two Guys from Italy, 1488 Highway 395, Gardnerville.

Dinner seatings at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. Comedy show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 or two for $40. Information, 265-7636, 265-4943 or 720-2722.