Events

Step up to the mic and let your voice loose every Thursday at Kasual Karaoke—the laid-back, high-energy sing-off that only The Tap Shack, the Music Mecca of Carson City, can deliver. Whether you’re belting power ballads, dropping country gold, or just vibing with your crew, this is the night where everyone’s a star.

Grab a drink, pick your song, and take over our 5-Star Dive Bar stage. No pressure, no judgment—just killer tunes, great friends, and the kind of good-time atmosphere that only The Tap Shack can create.

🎤 Starts at 7 PM 📍 112 Rice Street off N. Carson St. 🔥 Come early, stay loud, sing proud!

Feel the island breeze meet rock-and-roll energy as Miki Rae brings her signature sound to The Tap Shack, the Music Mecca of Carson City. Her sweet, soaring vocals blend with the bright, rhythmic bite of her ukulele—turning every song into a vibrant, electrifying wave of soul.

From island vibes to powerhouse pop-rock moments, Miki Rae transforms the room with pure charisma and unmatched musical warmth. It’s everything a live music night at our 5-Star Dive Bar should be: intimate, energetic, unforgettable.

🌺 Music at 7 PM 📅 December 12 📍 112 Rice Street — The Tap Shack

Saddle up for a night of pure outlaw soul as Tom Miller returns to The Tap Shack, Carson City’s undisputed Music Mecca and proud 5-Star Dive Bar. With a voice weathered by truth and a playing style carved straight from the Americana deserts, Tom brings the kind of grit you just can’t fake.

From outlaw country to dust-kicked storytelling ballads, every song hits like a campfire confession wrapped in twang and swagger. This is the kind of raw, real musicianship The Tap Shack lives for—authentic, unforgettable, and steeped in that renegade spirit.

🎸 Friday, December 13 ⏰ Music starts at 7 PM 📍 112 Rice Street — The Tap Shack

Come for the music. Stay for the legend.

Wednesday nights don’t walk… they strut into The Tap Shack, the unapologetic Music Mecca of Carson City. This week, Ebony & Not Quite Ivory bring their velvet-smooth, floor-shaking covers of Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, and other soul giants. Add in brain-bending trivia between sets, dance-charged grooves, and a room full of good-natured competitors chasing prizes and bragging rights, and you’ve got a mid-week party with its own gravitational pull. Your Wednesday just got louder, prouder, and way more fun. Music starts at 6. 

Thursdays bloom wild at The Tap Shack, where Kasual Karaoke turns the spotlight into a communal confessional of courage, comedy, and occasionally… actual talent. Warm up those vocal cords, sip something brave, and stride onto the Music Mecca stage for a night where every voice gets its minute in the neon glow. Whether you’re a crooner, a belter, or a lovable chaos agent, your song belongs here. Starts at 7. Good vibes included.

Get ready to sleigh the night away at Mistletoe & Moonshine: A Carson Crawl — the first-ever Christmas pub crawl lighting up downtown Carson City! Join us Friday, December 19, for a festive night of drink specials, ugly sweaters, holiday chaos, and live music.

The crawl kicks off at The Tap Shack at 6 PM, where you'll pick up your official passport and crawl map. Then make your way through all participating bars — each offering their own holiday drink special — and get stamped at every stop.

Bring your completed passport back to The Tap Shack to warm up with a complimentary Hot Buttered Rum, plus stick around for our Christmas Costume Contest with prizes for: 🎅 Best Santa 🧝 Best Elf 👯 Best Group Theme

The night gets even merrier with Reckless Envy live at 7 PM, delivering high-energy music to keep the celebration going.

Participating bars: The Tap Shack, Saltwater Tavern, The White House, The Blue Bull, Gina’s Lounge, The Pour House

Whether you're naughty, nice, or somewhere in between, this is the downtown holiday party you don’t want to miss!

Reckless Envy is firing up the holiday spirit at The Tap Shack for our Mistletoe & Moonshine Carson Crawl! As the passports fill and the downtown sleigh-ride vibe rolls on, Keith and Virginia take the Music Mecca stage at 7 to deliver a festive, high-octane set that’ll warm your bones faster than hot buttered rum. Expect roaring harmonies, electric energy, and that signature Tap Shack cheer that makes Christmas hit different. Crawl if you want… but you’ll dance when Reckless Envy starts.

The crawl may be over, but the aftershock hits The Tap Shack the very next night as Reckless Envy storms back in for Round Two Ruckus. Keith and Virginia crank up the volume on holiday weekend mischief, drawing the faithful back to Carson City’s proud Music Mecca for another deep-cut night of powerhouse vocals and gritty groove. Twas the night after the crawl… and the Tap Shack is still buzzing. Music at 7. Spirits high. Encore energy unavoidable.

Happy Holidays to all of our fans! Join us with family and friends!

Celebrate the New Year with us and join us on New Year's Eve!

We just wanted to wish everyone happy MLK day!

Join us on Valentine's Day for the perfect romantic evening!

Come celebrate Mardi Gras with us.

Come celebrate National Margarita day with us on February 22nd.

Come celebrate International Women's Day with us - March 8th