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Friday July 18th
🎸 The Mexican Standoff – Live at The Tap Shack! 🎸 Catch them HERE first – before the big stage steals them away. This is your front row ticket to see a national touring act up close and personal on our patio!
🔥 One Night Only – Exclusive Pre-Show Performance 🎶 The Mexican Standoff 📍 The Tap Shack | The Music Mecca of Carson City 🍻 Five-Star Dive. Ten-Star Crowd. 🎟 No ticket needed. Just show up and rock out!
Friday July 18th
🎸 Parking Lot Party – Summer Stage Series The Band Next Door 📅 Friday, July 18 🕖 Music starts at 7 PM 🍍 Apuna’s Hawaiian Kitchen serving at 6 PM
Get ready, Carson City! The Tap Shack is turning up the heat with a full-throttle Parking Lot Party featuring The Band Next Door — one of Northern Nevada’s premier classic rock and country party bands! Led by Mike "Sparky" Clark, this high-energy trio brings a killer mix of crowd favorites, dance floor staples, and good-time grooves to keep the party rolling all night long.
🌺 Arrive early for some ono grinds from Apuna’s Hawaiian Kitchen, kicking off the good vibes at 6 PM. 🎶 Then grab a drink, grab your friends, and grab a seat (or better yet, your dancing shoes) — this is the kind of night The Tap Shack was built for.
📍112 Rice Street – Carson City’s Music Mecca & Five-Star Dive Bar ✨ Live music under the lights. Cold drinks. Hot food. Great company. Only at The Tap Shack.
Friday July 18th
Every Friday
The Tap Shack’s Summer Stage Series Heats Up Carson CityCARSON CITY, NV — Known as The Music Mecca of Carson City, The Tap Shack is thrilled to announce the full launch of its Summer Stage Series, a celebration of live music, community vibes, and outdoor fun happening every Friday and select Saturdays all summer long.
With a full lineup of local legends and national touring talent, The Tap Shack’s Parking Lot Parties are where music lovers gather for cold drinks, food truck eats, and an unbeatable outdoor concert experience under the Nevada sky.
Confirmed Lineup:
June 6 – Reckless Envy
June 13 – Dock 6
June 20 – Moxy Ruckus Band
June 27 – Audio Box
July 4 – Miki Rae & The Hooligans
July 5 – Dust In My Coffee
July 11 – Deception
July 12 – Kolumbo (3–6 PM)
July 12 – BobCat (7–10 PM)
July 18 – Band Next Door
July 19 – Sierra Roc Band
July 25 – Bread & Butter
August 1 – Meredith Edgar & Leslie Stevens
August 8 – The Greg Austin Band
August 15 – Maxine Tubbs & Her Old Man Country Band
August 22 – Deception
More artists are being booked now for September and October, with full announcements coming soon!
Music, Food, and Cold Drinks – Every WeekThe Tap Shack brings you live music Wednesday through Saturday, creating a week-long rhythm of good times. From laid-back patio sets to full-on parking lot parties, the fun never stops. With rotating food trucks, our Tap Shack beer trailer, and a loyal crowd, this is Carson City's 5-star dive bar at its finest.
Music starts at 7 PM, food trucks roll in early, and the vibe is always electric.
Saturday July 19th
🎶 Saturday Serenade with Tom Miller 📅 Saturday, July 19 🕞 Music starts at 4 PM 🌮 Pancho’s Tacos at 6 PM 📍 The Tap Shack Patio Stage – Carson City's 5-Star Dive Bar
Ease into your Saturday with a soulful afternoon set from Tom Miller, a one-man band with a Willie Nelson vibe and polished talent. Tom brings a rich, laid-back sound that blends Americana, folk, and blues — all delivered with smooth guitar work and a surprising twist: he also plays the flute and clarinet live on stage.
Whether you’re sipping a cold one or catching the breeze on the patio, this serenade is the perfect weekend soundtrack.
🎵 Guitar. Flute. Clarinet. Soul. 🍺 Chill drinks. Great vibes. 🌮 Killer tacos from Pancho’s roll in at 6 PM.
Only at The Tap Shack — Carson City's true Music Mecca.
Saturday July 19th
🎸 Parking Lot Party – Summer Stage Series Sierra Roc Band – Classic Hard Rock of the '80s & '90s 📅 Saturday, July 19 🕖 Music starts at 8 PM 🌮 Pancho’s Tacos at 6 PM 📍 The Tap Shack – Carson City’s 5-Star Dive Bar
Get ready to rock the block with Sierra Roc Band, Northern Nevada’s ultimate hard rock cover band, bringing iconic hits from the '80s and '90s straight to The Tap Shack’s outdoor summer stage. With decades of experience, explosive energy, and a passion for power chords, Sierra Roc delivers an authentic live experience with music from Van Halen, AC/DC, Def Leppard, Judas Priest, Alice In Chains, and more.
🔥 Loud guitars, killer vocals, and a full-throttle vibe under the stars. 🌮 Fuel up beforehand with Pancho’s Tacos starting at 6 PM. 🎶 Then crank it up with Carson City's Music Mecca!
Live, loud, and only at The Tap Shack – where every show is a front row experience.
Wednesday July 23rd
Get ready, Carson City! The one and only Brother Dan is bringing his tropical island flair, laid-back vibes, and feel-good acoustic sound back to The Tap Shack!
Known for his rich voice, playful style, and beachy charisma, Brother Dan blends classic rock, island rhythms, and soulful storytelling into a performance that makes you feel like you're on vacation—without leaving your barstool. Whether he’s covering Buffett, crooning the blues, or belting out a singalong, this local legend knows how to light up the crowd.
🍻 Grab a cold drink, claim your spot on the patio, and dig into Pancho’s mouthwatering tacos before the music kicks off. It’s the perfect midweek escape—5-Star Dive Bar style.
🎵 Sunset tunes, tacos, and that sweet Tap Shack energy. Don’t miss it!
Sunday July 27th
Come down and try our Scotch selection for National Scotch Day on July 27th!
Thursday August 7th
Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day!
Saturday August 16th
...so come on down and tell us a few
Saturday August 16th
Join us on National Rum Day on August 16th!
Monday August 18th
It's National Pinot Noir Day! Come enjoy a glass from our excellent selection!
Monday August 25th
It's National Whiskey Sour Day! Come down and let our awesome bartenders make you a great Whiskey Sour!
Thursday August 28th
It's National Red Wine Day! Come enjoy a glass from our excellent selection!
Monday September 1st
Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!
Sunday September 28th
Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!
Bring The Tap Shack to Your Next Party! We can cater alcohol at your next event.
With new owners and impressive upgrades, The Tap Shack is back! We are proud to be your neighborhood bar in Carson City and excited to combine delicious drinks and endless entertainment to bring you fun beyond compare.
Need the space for your event? Search no more we have our Outdoor Heated Patio that's perfect for you!
We offer fun options for gaming plus it's smoke-free! Come on in and join us today!
This is my type of place. Good beer and nice patio. Met a lot of nice people out there.
Friendly little neighborhood bar with an innovative owner who keeps it fun. Excellent live music the night we were there.
This place feels like home. Visiting from Australia and we had a great evening here!