Entertainment

The Red River Bluegrass Festival, which began at the Community House five years ago, merged in 2017 with the Southwest Traditional & Bluegrass Music Association, better known as The Southwest Pickers. The 44th annual Bluegrass and Traditional Music Festival set for September 13-16 will feature bluegrass, folk, Americana and old-timey music at different venues in Read More…

Red River has become well-known for its special events calendar and Summer/Fall of 2018 will see a full schedule of entertainment. From Bacon & Brews in May, the Classic Car Show in early June and the Art & Wine Festival on Fathers’ Day, the 4th of July in the Park festivities which follow the BIG Read More…

The Community House will also be hosting its popular Friday evening Music In The Mountains concert series throughout the summer featuring Fritz Davis, Dale and Gayle, Higher Ground, San Luis Valley Big Band, Byrd and Street, Bill Hearne, The Rifters, Lindsey & Hamiltons and Hwy. 38 Houndogs. Jammin’ On The Porch (open to pickers of Read More…

The local music scene bustles with a list of great local performers and songwriters, as well as the occasional touring troubadour passing through and stopping in Red River long enough to play a set or two, then grabbing a short night’s sleep before heading down the road to the next gig. Resident favorites like Mike Read More…

Bonnie and Bill Hearne were honored on July 2017 in Santa Fe by the New Mexico Music Commission and its Foundation at the inaugural Platinum Music Awards at the Lensic Performing Arts Center. They were recognized for contributions to the New Mexico music community. Bonnie died in Santa Fe the day after Christmas 2017. The Read More…