Musical Venues for Live Entertainment in Ruidoso, New Mexico
(All venues below are locally based within the Ruidoso, Alto, Capitan, Lincoln and Ruidoso Downs vicinity)

There are many venues throughout Ruidoso where you can listen, dance or sit-in. This page is not comprehensive to date ... so stay tuned as we will be adding venues as this site progresses.

Current Venues to Experience Live Music in Ruidoso, New Mexico:

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Mountain Annies Mountain Annies is offering a music show by "Riversong Ramblers" (Public Invited) every Friday and Saturday Evening from 8 PM on throughout the year of 2010 from 6 PM 'til the lights go out ... 7 PM is the official show start and from 6 to 7 PM listen to some mellow solo instrumental guitar ... Come on in and enjoy a Steak or Seafood dinner ... or, if you're not hungry, have a drink ... there's no cover to see the Show. This is an easy-on-the-ears acoustic music show with a mix of Classic Rock, Old-Time Country, Bluegrass, Jazz and Ragtime as played on Acoustic Guitar, Banjo, Fiddle, Mandolin and Dobro! For reservations, be sure to call the number below. 2710 Sudderth Dr ¥ Ruidoso, NM 88345 ¥ (575) 257-7982

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Inn of the Mountain Gods Wendell's Restaurant offers Live Music Performed by Guitarist Mike Sunjka. Mike is a superb Fingerstyle Guitarist covering everything from jazz to the Beatles. He performs on Fridays and Saturdays. 287 Carrizo Canyon Road ¥ Mescalero , NM 88340 ¥ Toll-Free: (888) 324-0348

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Dreamcatcher A great patio cafe offering up a variety of local and imported artists ... Live music from Tuesdays thru Sundays throughout the Summer. 2629 Sudderth Dr ¥ Ruidoso, NM 88345 ¥ (575) 802-2222

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Win, Place or Show Country Dance Music 2516 Sudderth Dr ¥ Ruidoso, NM ¥ (575) 257-9982

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The Quarters Rock and Country 2535 Sudderth Dr ¥ Ruidoso, NM 88345 ¥ (575) 257-9535

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Landlocked Live music every Friday and Saturday nights offered up by the "Harmless Bunnies", Tomas Vigil, Blake Martin and "The Hillbilly Potentates". 441 Mechem Drive ¥ Ruidoso NM ¥ (575) 257-9559

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Casa Blanca Live music every Saturday night starting at 7PM. 501 Mechem Drive ¥ Ruidoso, NM 88345-6902 ¥ (575) 257-2495

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Spencer Theater World Class acts brought in year 'round! Be sure to check out their website for a current schedule. 108 Spencer Rd. ¥ Alto, NM 88312 ¥ 888-818-7872

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Flying J Ranch 1028 State Highway 48 ¥ Alto, NM 88312 ¥ (575) 336-4330 Chuckwagon Suppers with a Live Dinner Show including the Flying J Wranglers. Traditional Cowboy music at its best!

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Live Music Annual Events Include:

Ruidoso Mountain of Blues (Sponsored and Held By The Quarters) The Ruidoso Blues Fest takes place in RuidosoÕs Midtown at 501 Wingfield Drive. Ample free parking for attendees and the event is just a block from shops, restaurants and lodging. Enjoy the afternoon É Plenty of food and beverage vendors will keep you well-fed as you kick back for a great afternoon of live blues. So leave your brown bag at home! WeÕre kid friendly É Kids activities are available during the event ... including a fantastic moon bounce and more. So bring the little ones and keep the Blues alive for our next generation! And after the show É Even after the final blues band plays its finale, the live music continues! A short walk from the event grounds puts you in the door of Win, Place and Show or The Quarters, where the music flows like a fine aged whiskey.

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Cowboy Symposium at the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack and Casino (Sponsored and Held By The Quarters) The Ruidoso Blues Fest takes place in RuidosoÕs Midtown at 501 Wingfield Drive. Ample free parking for attendees and the event is just a block from shops, restaurants and lodging. Enjoy the afternoon É Plenty of food and beverage vendors will keep you well-fed as you kick back for a great afternoon of live blues. So leave your brown bag at home! WeÕre kid friendly É Kids activities are available during the event ... including a fantastic moon bounce and more. So bring the little ones and keep the Blues alive for our next generation! And after the show É Even after the final blues band plays its finale, the live music continues! A short walk from the event grounds puts you in the door of Win, Place and Show or The Quarters, where the music flows like a fine aged whiskey.

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Venues that have come and gone.

Henningtons (Swiss Chalet Ruidoso)
Closed in 2009
1451 Mechem Dr ¥ Ruidoso, NM 88345 ¥ (575) 258-3152

Le Cave (Off of Sudderth Drive in Ruidoso)
Offered excellent French Cuisine. Had a coffeehouse atmosphere downstairs where many a local band at one time or another performed.

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