Welcome to the Jazz & Beyond Music & Art Festival. We are also listing a similar number of music and art events presented by other organizations and businesses during that same period. The majority of events are free.

Carson City's 19th annual Jazz & Beyond Music & Art Festival, presented by the Mile High Jazz Band Association, offers 17 days of free entertainment and more than 30 performances.

Schedule of Events

August 5, 2022

4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.: Kantu Inca Performs on Opening Day at Governor's Mansion
Location: Nevada Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain St., Carson City 89703

6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Reno Jazz Orchestra
Location: Nevada Governor's Mansion, 606 Mountain St., Carson City 89703

6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.: Craig, Terri, and Friends Entertain at McFadden Plaza
Location: Bob McFadden Plaza, Carson City

7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.: Dom & Friends at the Bank Saloon
Location: The Bank Saloon, 418 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV 89701

August 6, 2022

8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.: Ricky D at Farmers Market
Location: 412 N. Stewart St., Carson City

1:00 to 5:00 p.m.: Hallie Kirk at Comma Coffee during Wine Walk
Location: location, 123 something street

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.: Classical Guitarist Benjamin Jones at BAC Artisan Gallery
Location: BAC Artisan Gallery, 449 W. King St., Carson City

5:00 to 7:00 p.m.: Ice Cream Social at Carson City Historical Society
Featuring the Music of David & Friends
Location: location, 123 something street

7:00 to 8:00 p.m.: Greg Gilmore & Fever Dreams, Opening Act on Levitt AMP Concert
Location: BAC Levitt Stage, 449 W. King St., Carson City

8:00 to 10:00 p.m.: Bad Mother Nature, Featured Act on Levitt AMP Concert
Location: BAC Levitt Stage, 449 W. King St., Carson City

8:00 to 11:00 p.m.: Brian Lester, Jim Rossi & Friends at Bank Saloon
Location: Bank Saloon, 418 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV

August 7, 2022

2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - Nevada Artists Association presents is Summer Show Reception at the NAA Gallery. Able Shaw will provide entertainment on harp during the reception.

August 8, 2022

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Benjamin Jones (classical guitarist) performs in Comma Courtyard.

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - The Brother Dan Show is presented in the Bank Saloon. Part of the show is livestreamed on Facebook from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Bijou Bell Band performs on the McFadden Plaza Stage

August 9, 2022

7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - The Bayberry Cast performs on the McFadden Plaza Stage. Seating is limited, and audience members are encourage to bring lawn chairs.

August 10, 2022

6:30 to 9:00 p.m. - Tom Stryker's Impromptu Duo at Nashville Social Club's Soft Notes Stage. Tom is performing with Jimmy Vermilion on keyboard.

7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - RoseBud's Dance Band performs on the McFadden Plaza Stage. Come out and enjoy some big band music.

August 11, 2022

6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Gary Douglas performs at the Bank Saloon.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Buster Chops performs at Mangia Tutto.

7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - The film The Glenn Miller Story is shown in the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall.

August 12, 2022

10:00 to 11:30 a.m. - Strings in the Summer Concert and instrument petting zoo at Carson Mall. Presented by Carson City Symphony's educational program.

4:30 to 6:00 p.m. - Max Case Band at Comma Courtyard

6:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Open Mic, hosted by Canyon White, at A to Zen Thrift and Studio.

7:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Prime Time performs at Bank Saloon.

7:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Time Gay Band performs on the McFadden Plaza Stage.

7:30 p.m. start time - Ultrafaux Ensemble, a gypsy jazz group, performs in the Nashville Social Club's Swan Music Hall. (Ticketed event, $25-$35.)

August 13, 2022

2:00 to 6:00 p.m. - An Afternoon at the Silver Saddle Ranch happens at Silver Saddle Ranch. Seating is limited, so bring your own lawn chairs. It includes these two performances, as well as mules rides, ice cream, and food:

2:30 to 4:00 p.m. - Stones Throw at Silver Saddle Ranch.

4:30 to 6:00 - Sagebrush Rebels at Silver Saddle Ranch.

7:00 to ca. 8:00 p.m. - Buddy Emmer, opening act at Levitt AMP concert at the Brewery Arts Center.

ca. 8:00 p.m. to ca. 10:00 p.m. - Danielle Nicole, headliner act at Levitt AMP concert at the Brewery Arts Center.

8:00 to 11:00 p.m. - Merle & Jimmy perform at Bank Saloon.

August 14, 2022

2:00 to 4:00 p.m. - The Red Tango string quintet performs at the Brewery Arts Center Ballroom. They will be performing a variety of tangos and other Latin American music. Audience members are welcome to dance in designated space.

August 15, 2022

4:30 to 6:30 p.m. - The Brother Dan Show is presented in the Bank Saloon. Part of the show is livestreamed on Facebook from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.

August 17, 2022

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - Carolyn Dolan Jazz Trio at Comma Courtyard.

6:30 to 9:00 p.m. - Tom Stryker's Impromptu Duo at Nashville Social Club's Soft Notes Stage. Tom is performing with Jimmy Vermilion on keyboard. (See also Aug. 10.)

7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Reno Video Game Symphony Jazz Ensemble performs at McFadden Plaza Stage. Seating is limited. Audience is encouraged to bring lawn chairs.

August 18, 2022

4:00 to 6:00 p.m. - CeCe Gable Band performs in Comma Courtyard.

6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Nick Aliberti (Kingwhistler) performs at the Bank Saloon.

6:30 to 9:30 p.m. - Buster Chops performs at Mangia Tutto.

7:00 to 9:00 p.m. - "The Trumpet," a lecture/concert by Josh D. Reed, at the Nevada State Museum.

August 19, 2022

12:00 noon to 5:30 p.m. - Open Studios Tour, Day 1, the part at the NAA Gallery (location #7), will be an opportunity to see at least 1 artwork by each of the artists involved in the OST. Tom Stryker's group will also perform from noon to 2:00 p.m.

12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m. - Tom Stryker's Impromptu Band will perform on the plaza outside NAA Gallery on the first day of the Open Studios Tour.

12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. - Open Studios Tour, Day 1, the part at the Bliss Mansion (location #3), will include two performances, 7 OST artists, a food truck, and a tour of the Bliss Mansion. Bring your own lawn chairs.

3:30 to 5:30 p.m. - Niall McGuinness & the New World Jazz Project at Bliss Mansion during Day 1 of the Open Studios Tour.

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Take This at Bliss Mansion during Day 1 of the Open Studios Tour.

6:00 to 9:00 p.m. - Craig, Terri, and Friends perform on the McFadden Stage.

6:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Open Mic, hosted by Canyon White, at A to Zen Thrift and Studio.

7:00 to 10:00 p.m. - The Act performs at the Bank Saloon.

August 20, 2022

8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Canyou White performs in the Carson City Farmers Market.

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Open Studios Tour, Day 2, happens at 8 different locations. Music is provided at 4 of them:

10:00 a.m. to noon - Jake Xie Quintet at the patio at NAA Gallery (OST location #7).

10:00 a.m. to noon - Kat MacMartin at Carson City Historical Society's Carriage House (OST location #2).

11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Travis Noel-Palmer at Carson City Pottery (OST location #8).

1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Brother Dan Palmer at Nevada State Museum (OST location #4).

6:30 to 9:00 p.m. - Carolyn Dolan & Ron Savage at Nashville Social Club's Soft Notes Stage.

7:00 to ca. 8:00 p.m. - Colin Ross, opening act at Levitt AMP concert at the Brewery Arts Center.

ca. 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. - Eddie 9V, headliner act at Levitt AMP concert at the Brewery Arts Center.

8:00 to 11:00 p.m. - Cherie Shipley's Take This Band at Bank Saloon.

August 21, 2022

10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. - Open Studios Tour, Day 3, happens at 8 different locations. Music is provided at 4 of them:
- 10:00 to noon - Kat MacMartin at Carson City Historical Society's Carriage House.
- 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. - Brother Dan Palmer at Nevada State Museum (to be confirmed).
- 12:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Dale Poune at Carson City Pottery.
- 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. - Sagebrush Swingers at Nevada Artists Assoc., patio area.

4:00 to 8:00 p.m. - The Jazzettes at Governor's Mansion.

6:00 to 8:00 p.m. - Last J&B Festival Event: Mile High Jazz Band celebrates Count Basie's 117th birthday at the Governor's Mansion. Seating is limited. Consider bringing lawn chairs.

August 28, 2022

3:00 to 5:00 p.m. - Bouns Event: USAF Band of the Golden West, The Commanders Jazz Ensemble, at the Governor's Mansion. Event sponsored by CC Chamber of Commerce.

Date: August 5-21, 2022

Locations: Various Venues in Carson City, NV 89703

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