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Details are needed by noon Wednesday to put musical entertainment information in this column.

Michael Powers Band at Minden Park tonight

The free Summer Concert Series at Minden Park continues 6-8 p.m. tonight with the Michael Powers Band. Seattle-based guitarist Powers and his back-up group entertain with music for all ages.

The concerts in the park are presented by Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department. The Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670 provides food and nonalcoholic beverages for sale, but many families bring picnic dinners. Information, 782-9828.

Longshott at Buckaroos

Longshott entertains 8 p.m. to midnight tonight.

-- Ted Nagel hosts karaoke 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Saturdays

-- Singers' choice, 1-5 p.m. first Sundays of the month

-- Blues open mic night, 7-10 p.m. on the first and third Tuesdays

-- Open mic with Ty on Tuesdays

-- Dale Jantzen hosts karaoke, 8-11 p.m. Wednesdays

Buckaroos is at 1435 Highway 395, Gardnerville. Information, call general manager Steve Orlando, 782-9693.

Topaz Lodge entertainment through Labor Day

-- Tonight and Saturday. Joanie Lee and Branding Iron play a country-western mix of standard tunes and original music.

-- Aug. 31, Sept. 1-2. A Class Act returns on Labor Day weekend.

Enjoy entertainment on the new stage in the lounge area of the Topaz Lodge and Casino. The renovated Topaz Lodge Steak House is open. Information, 266-3338.

Entertainment

at Sharkey's

Live entertainment 8 p.m. to midnight in Sharkey's Horseshoe Bar.

-- Tonight and Saturday, Steve Lord plays rock and country classics.

-- Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, Robin Turley plays classic rock and country music.

Sharkey's Casino is at 1440 Highway 395 Gardnerville. Information, 782-3133.

Music at The Bank

The Bank presents karaoke hosted by Buddy Wright and Alex Smith on Saturday nights and has open mic on Thursday nights, hosted by Dean Brownell. Brownell plays a variety of instruments including rhythm and lead guitar, keyboards, bass guitar and congas and is both a lead and a backup singer. Come play solo or accompanied by others. Bring your instruments.

The Bank Parlor & Pub is located at 1596 Esmeralda Ave. Call 783-4770 for information.

Carson Valley Inn entertainment

Melissa Dru appears through Sunday and various duos entertain on Monday nights. Cabaret Lounge live entertainment is presented with no cover and no minimum in 45-minute shows at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.

Melissa Dru and her band entertain with top 40, classic rock and pop music. The quartet is Dru on vocals, rhythm guitar and percussion; Mick Hampson, vocals and guitar; Jim Haase, keyboards and vocals; Nathan Rodney, drums and vocals.

-- Aug. 28-Sept. 2 Drew Baker Band

-- Sept. 4-9 Radio Rage

-- Sept. 11-16 The Fabulous Cut-Ups

Carson Valley Inn is located on Highway 395 in Minden. For information visit www.cvinn.com or call 782-9711.

Acoustic Jam at Eddy Street Book Exchange

Local musicians are invited for an acoustic jam, 2:30 - 5 p.m. Sunday at the Eddy Street Book Exchange.

Musicians of any acoustic instrument of any level of experience or those who don't play but want to sing along are welcome. If you would like to play and have some songs you'd like to share, bring copies of the lyrics, chord or tab sheets.

Eddy Street Book Exchange, 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville, 782-5484

Summer concert at Minden Village

Minden Village features its last free concert in the summer series at 7 p.m. Sept. 1 with the Duo-Tones. The Duo-Tones are guitarists Paul Johnson of the '60s groups Surfaris and Belairs and Gil Orr of the Chantays who made songs like "Wipeout," "Pipeline" and "Mr. Moto" popular.

Admission is free, although donations to the artists are appreciated. The concert schedule can be viewed at www.UncommonConcerts.com or call Douglas Reynolds at 220-0995 for more information. Minden Village is located at the northeast corner of Highway 395 and Lucerne Street.

Mark Castro Band at Walley's

The Mark Castro Band plays at David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs and Spa, 5-8 p.m. Sept. 1. The band performs classic rock songs from Chuck Berry, Santana, Jeff Beck, Jimi Hendrix and the Beatles. For the band's schedule, go to calendar.yahoo.com/satiasongs.

David Walley's is located at 2001 Foothill Road, Genoa. Information, 782-8155.

Xenophobes play psychobilly show

Local group Xenophobes are on the bill with the Koffin Kats and Zombie Ghost Train in an all-ages psychobilly show 6:30 p.m. Sept. 1 at the Fritz Bar and Grill, 1305 N. Virginia St., Reno.

For more information, contact the Xenophobes at Myspace.com/Xenophobes.

Concerts on the Green in Genoa

The group 5 Alarm plays the final concert in the town of Genoa's free Concerts on the Green series, Sept. 16 in Genoa Park. 5 Alarm plays both popular and blues music. Concert 4-6 p.m. Bring a picnic. Beer, wine and bottled water will be available for sale. Information, 782-8696.

-- Sharlene Irete is People editor of The R-C and can be reached at sirete@recordcourier.com or

782-5121, ext. 210.

Bar B Q Boyz 8 p.m. Sept. 8 at Backroads Grill where?

Tonight at the Bank 8-17

Howard Coleman is joined by bass player Tommy Bahama 6:30-10:30 p.m. tonight at the Bank Parlor & Pub. Coleman plays guitar, harmonica and sings classics by James Taylor, Neil Young, the Beatles, Lyle Lovett and other country, folk and blues tunes.

Villa After Dark from 8-10 and 8-3

Old classics and light jazz are played at the Villa san Marcel piano bar, 7 p.m. Wednesday, Friday and every other Saturday.

Rustic Italian cuisine is served Tuesday through Saturday. Villa san Marcel is located at 1799 Ironwood Drive, between Danny's Ironwood Grill and the Mandarin Gourmet. For more information, call 783-4987.

Mountain Music from 8-10 and 8-3

at Villa Gigli

Jazz guitarist George Hanepen will be on deck for dinner guests Sunday at Villa Gigli, 145 Hot Springs Road, Markleeville. Owners Gina and Ruggero Gigli no longer accept reservations, and they now offer an a la carte menu. Guests may arrive anytime between 5 and 8 p.m. Pizza is featured on Saturday and pasta on Sunday evenings.

Mark Castro Band at Walley's (old info)

The Mark Castro Band will perform at David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs and Spa 5-8 p.m. today. The band performs classic rock songs from Chuck Berry, Santana, Jeff Beck, Hendrix and The Beatles, as well as songs that are not often performed by cover trios. For the band's schedule, go to www.calendar.yahoo.com/satiasongs

Other bands playing at Walley's weekly are:

Every Wednesday and Thursday night music can be listened to while dining at David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs and Spa:

-- The Big Tsunami plays every Wednesday, 6-9 p.m. at Walley's. The Big Tsunami performs island, contemporary and traditional music, as well as local standards.

-- On Thursdays from 5:30-9 p.m. the Red Davidson Trio performs "easy to listen to mainstream jazz" on bass, drums and piano.

David Walley's is located at 2001 Foothill Road, Genoa.

Information, 782-8155.

Free ukulele lessons for young musicians (from 7-27)

This summer free ukulele lessons will be offered at the Eddy Street Book Exchange by local musician David Smith. Musicians 8 to 14 are welcome. The lessons will start in June and will be held on Sunday afternoon. There will be a $20 charge for a ukulele and music materials. The lessons are free. Call 782-5484 for more information.

Music and a cruise (from 7-27)

Passengers sail Lake Tahoe and swing along with The Jazz Guys each Sunday evening on the Woodwind II Sunset Champagne Cruise. The Jazz Guys play everything from Dixie and be-bop to bossas and big band swing, with Gil Linsley from Lake Tahoe on trumpet; Dan Lancaster from Minden on sax, clarinet and flute; George Worth from Gardnerville on bass and trombone; and Mark Ashworth from Washoe Valley on drums.

The Woodwind II, a catamaran (twin-hulled) sailboat, carries up to 50 passengers and operates from Zephyr Cove. The Woodwind II has a full bar, and passenger seating in the enclosed main salon, as well as, a sun deck. On the Sunset Champagne Cruise at 7 p.m., the cruise fee includes complimentary beer, wine and champagne.

Call 588-3000 or (888) 867-6394, Option 2, for reservations.