Live Music

“How’d you learn to write a song like that?” Townes Van Zandt to Jenni, Jan. 1996, after hearing her song “Two Sisters.” Jenni is a songwriter and singer, guitarist, accordionist, and mountain dulcimist, now living in Southern Colorado. Her experience includes two tours of Northern Ireland, main stage at the Kerrville Folk Festival, numerous original productions and ensembles, and four independent albums, with a new album, “Receiver” on the way. Jenni…

Jim, is a gutsy, truth-seeking, compassionate, singer-songwriter who reflects human joy and tragedy in his lyrics. Much of his folk, country, blues and soft-rock music is inspired by his work in the criminal justice system, the great outdoors, and being raised by hard-working farm/ranch people in Oregon. The influences of Lyle Lovett, James Taylor, Eric Taylor, Alan Jackson, The Eagles, and Lucinda Williams are apparent. As always at the Chili Line…

Don't miss Nashville recording artist, Emily White on Saturday March 5!   Emily performs a variety of her own music and popular covers. Armed with her guitar and dusky vocals reminiscent of Patsy Cline and Tammy Wynette,  she captures moments of life from the blush of first love to the passage of adulthood.  She is a brilliant singer-songwriter that woos an audience with her beautifully constructed song collection. The music is free,…

The Chili Line Depot is proud to welcome Paul Waits & Friends to our stage! Paul's unique solo style and lyrics are inspired by the rhythms of Cat Stevens, the playful satire of John Prine, the edgy protests of Bob Dylan, and the soulful reflections of Jackson Browne. The music is free, generous tips are appreciated, half-price adult beverages, and chips and salsa are free on Saturday nights!

Kate Mann is one of our all-time favorite artists. Kate’s songs take you on a southwestern journey of the nighttime world with snapshots of love lost and dangerous encounters. A deeply resonant, unique vocal quality, atypical chord progressions, and compelling and intelligent lyrics combine to conjure comparisons as varied as Michelle Shocked, Lucinda Williams, John Prine, and Townes Van Zandt. Don't miss this special solo performance! As always, the music…

We're proud to welcome the Foggy Memory Boys to the Chili Line Depot stage! This down-home quintet plays a fast-paced, get-em'-out-on-the-dance-floor style of Hot New Mexico Green Chile Bluegrass, with a dash of Smooth Dawgy Jazz. Don't miss this special performance! The Foggy Memory Boys are sure to put on a great show. So come on out to the Chili Line Depot on May 20 and enjoy some great music!…

Cowboy crooner Johnny Blueheart returns to the Chili Line Depot now with pedal steel guitar accompaniment by Scott Spanbauer! He'll serenade you with originals and covers ranging from 1940s cowboy songs, fingerpicking folk tunes, jazz standards and outlaw country. Once a fixture of the Northern New Mexico music scene--and formerly the Night Manager at Ghost Ranch in Abiquiu--Johnny now resides in Colorado where he explores expansive existential and emotional terrain.…

Singer songwriter Chas M. Williams shares his blues, rock, and Americana originals and a few tasty covers 5-8p.m at the CLD. As always at the CLD, good food, no cover, generous tips appreciated, half-price adult beverages, and free chips and salsa on Saturday nights!

Special Fall Friday Music with Hogan and Moss! Calling all fans of folk, country, blues, and soul! We're hosting a special Fall Friday show!  Hogan and Moss are coming to the Chili Line Depot for a night of toe-tapping, guitar-picking, ballad-singing good times. Hogan and Moss have a unique style that defies categorization. They've been called "Old Weird America" and "Scorch-folk Americana," but their music is really its own thing.…

The Chili Line Depot is thrilled to welcome back the legendary singer-songwriter Jess Wayne and his talented friends for an unforgettable performance. The Nashville Music Guide once described Jess's sound as a "molten hot concoction of smooth jazz, contemporary folk, and cool blues that bring out the Americana ‘storytelling,’" and you won't want to miss it. Jess will be joined by blues guitar master Jupiter SkyFish,  bassist Sid Barrett, and…