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Heard Johnny Walter of the Bar BQ Boys finally got his trip to the Mayo Clinic. His brother flew from his home in Arizona, rented a Jeep, picked up Walter, drove him to the clinic, which happens to be in Arizona, and drove him all the way back home. Walter has been suffering from detached retinas and is legally blind. Because of his condition he can't fly in an airplane. He is also the bass player for the Bar BQ Boys. He said the doctor who saw him, wants him to come back in a couple months. Walter enjoyed his trip and even got to go swimming at their hotel on the way down.

"Is that a great brother, or what?" asked Walter, who had to hurry back for the band's Friday performance at the Coyote Sports Bar & Grill.

Until next week, keep on playin!'

Remember, to keep this going, I have to hear from you. Just a little e-mail (jrafferty@recordcourier.com) or a phone call (782-5121, ext. 210) or even a fax (782-6152) is all I need to put your musical entertainment information in this column at no charge to you. If you send it, I'll even try to get a photo in to go with it. Details are needed by noon on Wednesday.

So, with a "One, two - one, two, three, four":

Boys at Coyote Grill

The local band, Bar BQ Boys, will perform starting at 8 p.m. Friday at Coyote Sports Bar & Grill, 1328 Highway 395, Suite 202, Gardnerville. The Bar BQ Boys are a Carson Valley-based band that plays a variety of bluegrass, classic rock, blues, country and reggae music. The group formed about a year ago and includes Paul Cutunilli on mandolin and bass, Bobby Smile on guitar and dobro, Johnny Walter on stand-up bass and blues harmonica and Michael Chambon on banjo and dobro. For information call 782-1902.

Who's at The Bank?

Acoustic Solutions will perform 6:30-10:30 p.m. today at The Bank Parlor & Pub. The band plays a variety of their own original songs as well as standards from Crosby, Stills & Nash, Van Morisson, Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Neil Young and traditional fiddle tunes and Celtic instrumentals.

The Bank will be closed Saturday for Carson Valley Days.

The Bank now 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.

Wild Card and more at Buckaroos

Today, 8 p.m. to 1 a.m., Wild Card will perform at Buckaroos Saloon.

Saturday from 8 p.m. to midnight Ted Nagel will host karaoke.

Open mic is the second and fourth Sunday of each month from 1-5 p.m. This Sunday features Tynan Phillips as MC.

Wednesday from 8-11 p.m. Dale Jantzen will host karaoke.

Buckaroos is located at 1435 Highway 395 in Gardnerville. For information, call general manager Steve Orlando at 782-9693. Bonus slots are now available.

Music and a cruise

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.

Music is always Inn

Smokin' Aces make their Carson Valley Inn debut through Sunday, American Made returns Tuesday through June 17 and various duos entertain on Monday nights. Cabaret Lounge live entertainment is presented with no cover and no minimum. The 45-minute shows start at 7:30, 8:30, 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 p.m.

Smokin' Aces is a family that delivers vocal harmonies, with some music ranging from country and oldies to pop chart toppers.

American Made moves between oldies, R&B, rock, jazz and country.

This week's scheduled Monday night group is Barton & Lewis.

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

Rockin' the Ranchos

Boodler's Bar and Grubshack, formerly The Stone Pony, has music planned every weekend. Monday is karaoke night beginning at 8 p.m., Wednesday open mic is at 8 p.m. and on Saturday live music by Rad-Ral the "human juke box" also starts at 8 p.m.

Boodler's Bar and Grubshack is located at 1302 Langley Drive in the Gardnerville Ranchos. For information, call owners Keith Endlich or Jeffery Shackleton at 265-8841.

-- Jo Rafferty is the People editor at The Record-Courier.

Two trios at Walley's

Every Wednesday and Thursday night music can be heard while dining at David Walley's Resort, Hot Springs and Spa, 2001 Foothill Road, Genoa.

-- 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.

Information, 782-8155.

Concerts come to Genoa

The town of Genoa's Sunday concert series, Concerts on the Green, begin June 17 with Moonlight Hoodoo Revue from 5-7 p.m.

July 8 from 5-7 p.m. Exit 22 will perform, Aug. 19 from 5-7 p.m. will be the Quake City Jug Band and 4-6 p.m. Sept. 16 the final concert will feature 5 Alarm.

All concerts are free. Bring a picnic. Beer, wine and bottled water will be available for sale. For more information, call 782-8696.

Summer concerts at Minden Village

Douglas County will now experience a free, world-class concert on nearly every weekend of the summer.

The first performance, to be held 7 p.m. June 16, will be by internationally acclaimed guitarist and singer Beppe Gambetta of Genoa, Italy. This will be followed up on July 7 with a performance by Seattle jazz guitarist Michael Powers. Other performers of note will be acoustic rock pioneer John Batdorf, the leader of the highly acclaimed '70s group Batdorf and Rodney, and the Duo-Tones, two veterans of the '60s surf music scene who performed such hits as Pipeline, Wipeout and Mr. Moto.

All shows are free with donations to the artists accepted. The entire concert schedule can be viewed online 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 in Minden.

Summer concerts at Minden Park

The line-up for the free Summer Concert Series at Minden Park includes: the Comstock Cowboys on July 13; the Jeff Jones Band on July 27; the John Jorgenson Quintet on Aug. 10; and the Michael Powers Band on Aug. 24.

The Concerts in the Park, presented by the Douglas County Parks & Recreation Department, are from 6:30-8:30 p.m., with the exception of the last concert, the Michael Powers Band, which will perform from 6-8 p.m. All concerts are held at Minden Park.

The Minden/Douglas Elks Lodge No. 2670 will provide food and non-alcoholic beverages for sale, but many families like to bring their own picnic dinners. For more information, call the parks and recreation department at 782-9828.

Free ukulele lessons for young musicians

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 will be free. Call 782-5484 for more information.

Jammin' on Eddy Street

On June 24, 2:30 - 5 p.m., at the Eddy Street Book Exchange, local musicians will host an acoustic jam. If you play any kind of acoustic instrument, join them for a song. Folks who don't play, but who may want to sing along or just listen, are also welcome. All levels of experience are welcome. Please bring a few copies of the lyrics, chord or tab sheets (not many of them read music). The Eddy Street Book Exchange is located at 1225 Eddy St., Gardnerville. Information, 782-5484.

Evening at the Comstock

The annual charity dinner, live/silent auction and concert to benefit children with autism, An Evening on the Comstock, will take place on Aug. 4 at Buffalo Creek Ranch, 319 Jones Lane, Gardnerville. The event features music by David John and the Comstock Cowboys. Tickets are $100 and are available at Casa Bella Home & Garden Center in Minden, Glen Eagles Restaurant in Carson City and online at FeatOfTheCarsonValley.org. Tee off to benefit FEAT the day before on Aug. 3. The FEAT benefit weekend begins Aug. 3 with the Buffalo Creek Invitational Golf Tournament at Genoa Lakes Golf Course. To register for the golf tournament or to sponsor the event, e-mail dms@buffalocreekranchnv.com or for information visit www.FeatOfTheCarsonValley.org or call 782-4138.

-- Jo Rafferty is the People editor at The Record-Courier.