Events

🎶 Live On The Patio – Wednesday, July 16 Get ready for a night of powerhouse vocals, gritty guitar, and pure Nevada soul as Reckless Envy Duo (Keith & Virginia) light up The Tap Shack stage!

🌮 Come hungry – Pancho’s Taco Truck rolls in at 6 PM 🎸 Music starts at 7 PM 📍 The Tap Shack – Carson City's 5-Star Dive Bar & Music Mecca

Free show. Killer tacos. Cold drinks. That front-row feel — only at The Tap Shack.

🎤 Kasual Karaoke on the Patio – Thursday, July 17 @ 7 PM Step up to the mic and let loose at Kasual Karaoke, every Thursday night at The Tap Shack — Carson City's five-star dive bar and favorite outdoor music spot!

🌟 This week, bring your voice, your friends, and your appetite — Bubbly’s Kitchen Food Truck will be serving up delicious eats starting at 6 PM.

🎶 Whether you're a stage star or shower singer, this is your chance to shine under the stars in the heart of Carson City.

📍112 Rice Street, just off N. Carson St. 🍺 Cold drinks, warm vibes, and unforgettable nights — only at The Tap Shack.

🎸 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!

🎸 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.

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.

🎶 Saturday Serenade with Tom Miller 📅 Saturday, July 19 🕞 Music starts at 3:30 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.

🎸 Parking Lot Party – Summer Stage Series Sierra Roc Band – Classic Hard Rock of the '80s & '90s 📅 Saturday, July 19 🕖 Music starts at 7 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.

Come down and try our Scotch selection for National Scotch Day on July 27th!

Come grab a beer with us on National IPA Day!

...so come on down and tell us a few

Join us on National Rum Day on August 16th!

It's National Pinot Noir Day! Come enjoy a glass from our excellent selection!

It's National Whiskey Sour Day! Come down and let our awesome bartenders make you a great Whiskey Sour!

It's National Red Wine Day! Come enjoy a glass from our excellent selection!

Come celebrate the long Labor Day weekend with us!

Join us for National Drink Beer Day on Sept 28th and try one of our many craft brews!