Events

🎸 Wednesday, July 2 – Greg Austin (Live on the Patio Stage)

Music starts at 7 PM | Pancho’s Tacos @ 6 PM 

Kick off Independence Week with Greg Austin, a high-energy singer-songwriter with country-rock swagger and a powerful voice to match. Whether he's strumming feel-good originals or rocking out crowd favorites, Greg brings the kind of show that keeps you coming back. Grab street tacos from Pancho’s Taco Truck and enjoy an evening of solid rhythm and cold drinks under the stars.

112 Rice St. off of N. Carson St. 

🎤 Thursday, July 3 – Kasual Karaoke + $6 Krazy Kamikazes Starts at 7 PM | Bubbly’s Kitchen Food Truck @ 6 PM It’s pre-holiday party time! Get your vocals warmed up for Kasual Karaoke, our weekly mic-drop showdown on the patio. This Thursday we’re throwing in $6 Krazy Kamikazes to fire up the fun. And Bubbly’s Kitchen will be serving up homestyle eats to keep your energy up between ballads. 112 Rice St. off of N. Carson St.

Celebrate Independence Day island-style with Miki Rae & The Hooligans! This reggae-inspired group blends sunny rhythms, fun-loving vibes, and soulful vocals led by Miki Rae herself.

Every Friday

CARSON 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!

The 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.

Music starts at 7 PM | Apuna’s Hawaiian Kitchen @ 6 PM Celebrate Independence Day island-style with Miki Rae & The Hooligans! This reggae-inspired group blends sunny rhythms, fun-loving vibes, and soulful vocals led by Miki Rae herself. Backed by an all-star lineup including Rob Wheeler (Lavish Green, Tahoe Tribe), Garrett Moore (False Rhythms), and Robbie Wheeler (False Rhythms), they create a feel-good fusion you’ll feel in your bones.

112 Rice St. off of N. Carson St. 

🌺 Expect original island-style reggae, happy vibes, and a powerful band chemistry that feels like family. 🍛 Apuna’s Hawaiian Kitchen is bringing the aloha with ono plates starting at 6 PM.

🔗 Learn more: mikirae.com

Music from 3:30–6:30 PM Ease into your weekend with smooth acoustic vibes from James Wilsey on the Tap Shack Patio Stage. With a set full of classic covers and heartfelt originals, James provides the perfect sunny soundtrack for cold drinks and good company.

Double Feature! ~ Dust In My Coffee to follow in The Parking Lot!! 

112 Rice St. off of N. Carson St. 

🤠 Dust in My Coffee | Saturday Night Parking Lot Party Music starts at 7 PM | Candy Burger @ 6 PM Ready for something wildly unique? Dust in My Coffee delivers “Celtic-flavored cowboy music” that’s joyfully raucous and rowdy. Founded by Brett Bush—a real-deal cowboy, retired rodeo bull rider, and singer-songwriter—the band now features the incredible fiddler Ethan Saw, blending western folk, punk, metal, and traditional Celtic. 🎶 Their original songs explore cowboy life, Sierra legends, and rugged Americana with a fiery fiddle twist. You’ve never heard cowboy music like this. 🍔 Come hungry—Candy Burger will be serving mouthwatering burger creations starting at 6 PM. 

 Check Out DIMC HERE

Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!