Valley Vibrations for Nov. 7

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.

Gardnerville

Entertainmentat Buckaroos

n Wild Card plays 8 p.m. to midnight today.

n Ted Nagel hosts karaoke, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., every Saturday.

n Dale Jantzen hosts karaoke, 8-11 p.m. every Wednesday.

n Ladies night begins 6 p.m. every Thursday. Ladies drinks half off.

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

Storyteller at Eddy Street Books

CW Bayer presents The Miner's Farewell, songs and stories about the Gold Rush, 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville. Reservations, 782-5464.

Minden

Carson Valley Inn entertainment

Power Play appears through Sunday and various duos entertain on Monday nights. Cabaret Lounge 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.

Power Play is Sean and Cindy South performing classic rock, pop and country tunes of the '70s and '80s. Sean plays electric guitar, Cindy plays keyboards and acoustic guitar and both perform on vocals.

The Red Hot Smokin' Aces take the Cabaret Lounge stage Tuesday and play until Nov. 16. The Red Hot Smokin' Aces play country and oldies to pop chart hits " from Gretchen Wilson to Stevie Wonder and Merle Haggard to Roy Orbison. The heart of band is father/daughter Jeffrey and Ileia who collectively have toured the northwest for more than 40 years.

n Monday Night Football features sports viewing on giant plasma screens, draft beer and snack specials and drawings for prizes.

n Nov. 18-23 Hotel California

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

Rhymers Rodeer returns to CVI

Cowboy poetry and some old-time cowboy piano tunes will be featured at the 21st Annual Rhymers Rodeer in the Carson Valley Inn's Shannon Ballroom today and Saturday.

The event features a cocktail show, an open mic session and a dinner show. Performers include poets Jim and Karen Ross, Jim King and Ross Knox and Dave Bourne on piano. Shows will be hosted and emceed by McAvoy Layne in the character of Mark Twain.

Today's show is $25 with no-host cocktails at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7:30 p.m. Saturday's show is $50 with no-host cocktails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:15 p.m. and show at 7:45 p.m. An open mic session is 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. All performances are non-smoking.

Information on special deals for tickets and accommodations for Rhymers Rodeer available at 783-6679 or www.cvinn.com/rodeer. Advance ticket purchase required. Phone orders for tickets not accepted.

What's smokin' at Jimmy G's

n AMFM Reno plays, 8:30 p.m. Saturday, at Jimmy G's Smokin' Hot Cigar Bar. Carson City-based AMFM Reno plays classic rock and oldies to modern alternative " everything from Chuck Berry to Buckcherry. The band is Al Reed on rhythm guitar and vocals, Bob Skaggs on lead guitar and vocals, Johnny Badd on drums and vocals and 1996 Douglas High grad Bill Allen on bass guitar and vocals.

n Every Wednesday night is Ladies Night from 7 p.m.

Jimmy G's is at 1595 Highway 395, Minden. Information, 783-4873.

Genoa

Open mic in Genoa

The Genoa Country Store at 2299 Main St. in Genoa, hosts happy hour, barbecue and open mic night, 5:30-8 p.m. Fridays. Information, www.genoacountrystore.com or 782-5974.

Thirst parlor happenings

The Genoa Bar offers a free juke box 6-10 p.m. Tuesdays and free pool 6-10 p.m. Wednesdays.

Information at 782-3870 or www.genoabarandsaloon.com

Music at Walley's

Saxman Bill Slais plays 5-9 p.m. Thursdays in DW's Dinner House at David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs & Spa, 2001 Foothill Road in Genoa. Veteran musician Slais has played with Elvin Bishop, Starship and Cold Blood.