Valley Vibrations for Oct. 31

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

Halloween partyat Buckaroos

n Halloween party tonight with Joe Neal entertaining at 9 p.m. Prizes for best costumes.

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.

Acoustic jam at Eddy Street Books

Local musicians are invited for an acoustic jam, 2:30 - 5 p.m. Sunday 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.

Minden

Carson Valley Inn entertainment

The Fake Four appear 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.

The Fake Four cover music from the '50s, '60s and '70s by Elvis, Buddy Holly, Everly Brothers, Roy Orbison, Beatles, Beach Boys, the Doors, Elton John, Neil Diamond, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash.

Power Play takes the Cabaret Lounge stage Tuesday and plays until Nov. 9. 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.

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

n Nov. 7-8 The 21st annual Rhymers Rodeer

n Nov. 11-16 Red Hot Smokin' Aces

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

Rodeer returns

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 on Nov. 7 and 8.

The event features a cocktail show, an open mic session for all comers 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.

Friday'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 Halloween party with a costume contest, prizes, games and drink specials, 8 p.m. tonight at Jimmy G's Smokin' Hot Cigar Bar.

n Nov. 4 is the Election Day party with red drink specials.

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

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

Genoa

Halloween party in Genoa

A Halloween party with an open mic, costume party, drink specials and music by the Foothill Road band is 6 p.m. tonight at Genoa Country Store, 2299 Main St.

Foothill Road is Doug and Buz who play guitar and sing songs from Sinatra to Johnny Cash. Dinner is 5:30-8 p.m. Information at 782-5974 or www.genoacountrystore.com

Nevada Day party at thirst parlor

The Genoa Bar celebrates Nevada Day on Saturday with a shotgun salute by the Devil Mountain Brigade and live music by Foothill Road at 7 p.m. Designated drivers may enjoy non-alcoholic beverages free of charge.

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.