Music at the Martin

Alastair Greene
2025-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Featuring funky, swampy grooves and flights of muscular guitar, Greene delivers rock and blues stirred by touchstones such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble, yet perhaps most often guided by the roadmap of Gov’t Mule and that band’s synthesis of The Allman Brothers Band’s improvisational firepower and the raw, stripped-down electric Blues-rock of Cream.
A native of Santa Barbara,California and now residing in Austin, Texas Alastair Greene has ridden his Blues-soaked rock into the 21st century, traversing a constantly changing global (and musical) landscape.
A much in-demand guitarist and vocalist, Greene traveled the world, touring with the legendary Alan Parsons Live Project from 2010 – 2017, as well as stints with Starship featuring Mickey Thomas and, most recently, (2018-2019) Blues Music Award-winner Sugaray Rayford. His work with Parsons, in particular, sparked a conversation with renowned multi-instrumentalist and producer Tab Benoit at a Las Vegas blues festival. In 2019, Greene signed with Benoit’s Whiskey Bayou Records label and released 2 records, “The New World Blues’ (2020) and “Alive In The New World” (2023). Greene toured the U.S. consistently in 2021 and 2022 opening over 100 shows for Benoit.
With a strong batch of original songs rooted in blues and southern rock traditions, STANDING OUT LOUD, his latest album, builds upon the momentum created by his critically acclaimed solo releases of recent years.
With the album complete, Greene is itching to hit the road. “I’ve toured Europe many times as the guitarist with the Alan Parsons Live Project, and I’m excited to be bringing my music to the people.”

Tale of the Jackalope-Live Multimedia Presentation
2025-05-06 18:00 - 19:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Join us for a presentation on the history of the jackalope. Part rabbit, part antelope, full American West icon. Learn about the myths, the hoaxes, the very real scientific breakthrough it inspired. Our guests will be author and jackalope expert Michael P. Branch (On the Trail of the Jackalope) and radiomaker Fil Corbitt (from the podcast The Wind) with their live performance about the elusive and omnipresent critter. Originally aired on the podcast 99% Invisible, this live reading will combine interviews, music, and audio clips to tell the story in a live multimedia presentation.

An award-winning humorist and high desert writer, Michael Branch is Foundation Professor at the University of Nevada, Reno. He has authored more than 300 essays and reviews, and 10 books, including his Nevada trilogy: Raising Wild, Rants from the Hill, and How to Cuss in Western. Mike’s recent book, On the Trail of the Jackalope, has been called “an entertaining and enlightening road trip to the heart of an American legend.” Mike lives with his wife and daughters in the high desert of northwestern Nevada. There he writes, plays harmonica, curses at baseball on the radio, and walks more than 1,000 miles each year (with Huckleberry the dog) in the remote hills, canyons, arroyos, and playas.

A few years ago, radiomaker Fil Corbitt found a handsaw in the mountains and built a small desk out in the woods. High in the Sierra Nevada, flanked by an aspen grove and a lodgepole pine stand, this is where Fil makes The Wind—a critically acclaimed podcast that investigates our relationship to place through sound. The Wind has aired nationally and internationally on 99% Invisible, Snap Judgement, and BBC’s Shortcuts, and has featured interviews with John Luther Adams, buZ blurr, Jessica Bruder (Nomadland), Gary Farmer, Dom Flemons, and Joe Lally (Fugazi), among many others, and has covered everything from Brazilian punk music to the history of cowboy yodeling.
This literary event is free and made possible by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment in memory of Aliceann Doyle.
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The Coffis Brothers
2025-05-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
A Winnemucca audience favorite returns! This show will be part of an amazing weekend of creativity and connection with the inaugural Winnemucca Murals and Music Festival.

With two songwriters, six albums, and more than a thousand shows under their belt, The Coffis Brothers have earned their reputation as modern-day torchbearers of all-American rock & roll. It’s a sound caught halfway between amplified Americana, acoustic folk, roadhouse R&B, and electrifying roots music, crafted by a pair of California-born siblings who’ve been sharing the stage since childhood, and the five piece band filled out by Kyle Poppen (guitar), Aidan Collins (bass), and Cory Graves (drums).
That sound reaches a new peak with Kaw-fis Bruth-urs. The band’s third collaboration with Bay Area legend (and longtime Mother Hips frontman) Tim Bluhm, who serves as the album’s producer, Kaw-fis Bruth-urs finds Jamie and Kellen Coffis letting their guard down, enjoying the creative ride as much as the destination itself. For every signature-sounding song like “Cut Right Through” — a heartland rock anthem built for highway drives and long horizons, as sunny as the band’s Golden State homeland and as hook-driven as a Tom Petty classic — there’s another track that stretches the band’s sound into new territory. The result is The Coffis Brothers’ widest-ranging album yet, running the gamut from bluesy, blue-eyed soul (“Face the Music”) to jangling, harmony-heavy power pop (“Do You Want To”).

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Men of Worth
2025-06-12 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
The folk-music duo, Men of Worth, was formed by James Keigher of Ireland and Donnie Macdonald of Scotland in 1986. Together Men of Worth blend their voices with harmony and support their collection of songs with their varied selection of instruments. They have a very simple approach to their presentation, and in keeping with tradition, remain true to the music and story. Their show is a unique combination of humor, exciting tunes, and soulful, heartfelt ballads.

Jade Brodie
2025-07-31 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Jade Brodie is a talent and a delight. Her songs are familiar yet powerful, stylish yet old-timey, and rolling with imagery and experiences appreciated by folks and friends of the American West. Jade first made it out to Winnemucca working with the railroad and continues to live and work in Humboldt County as cowboy. She’s got stories to tell with a stunning voice and wonderful musical talent. From working songs to moon songs, Jade touches hearts and splits tooths (you’ll see).
Jade will be supported by local hot fiddleman and music maestro Kirk Fortin.
Buy your tickets early for this one. Tickets available online at gbae.org and at the Martin Hotel. Tickets $15

Hamaika Buru Txistu Elkartea
2025-08-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Join us in welcoming the Hamaika Buru Txistu Elkartea from Bilbao, Spain. This talented ensemble from the Basque Country will give a special txistu concert here in Winnemucca as part of their US West tour. Free admission.

Stillhouse Junkies
2025-09-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical interplay and improvisation make every show unique as they weave their way through high-energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Based in the Southwestern Colorado town of Durango, the trio consists of founder Fred Kosak on guitar and mandolin, longtime member Alissa Wolf on fiddle, and Jeanette Adams on upright bass.
Formed in 2017, Stillhouse Junkies plan to release their fourth album in early 2025. Their prolific songwriting, tight vocal harmonies, and blistering instrumentals earned them the prestigious International Bluegrass Music Association’s “Momentum Band of the Year” award in 2021.
As they tour relentlessly across the United States and abroad, Stillhouse Junkies are gaining a reputation as one of the most exciting bands in the acoustic music scene. They have played such beloved festivals as Grey Fox Bluegrass Festival, Rockygrass, Merle Fest, and ROMP, and their busy schedule has seen them supporting Willie Carlisle, The Lil Smokies, and Asleep at the Wheel. Join us in this Americana experiment and be the one to say you booked Stillhouse Junkies before they were huge. From festivals to performing arts centers – Stillhouse Junkies will deliver a one-of-a-kind experience!

Willy Vlautin-literary and music event at The Columns
2025-09-11 18:00 - 20:00 | The Columns, 343 West Second Street, Winnemucca, NV, 89445, United States
Join Nevada Humanities for an evening of conversation and music with author and musician Willy Vlautin at The Columns on Thursday, September 11, 2025, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. No registration required – this event is free and open to the public. The Columns venue is located at 343 W. 2nd Street in Winnemucca.
An author talk and performance with Vlautin will take place at 6:00 pm, followed by a Q&A, book signing, and sales.
Vlautin’s book The Horse was selected by Nevada Humanities, home of the Nevada Center for the Book, to represent the state at the annual Library of Congress National Book Festival that will be held in Washington, DC on September 6, 2025. Every year Great Reads from Great Places, a list of books representing the literary heritage of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, American Samoa, Guam, and Northern Marianas, is distributed by the Library of Congress’s Center for the Book during the National Book Festival.
This event is supported by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment and is made possible with the support of the Institute of Museum and Library Services and Chief Officers of State Library Agencies.

Born and raised in Reno, Nevada, Willy Vlautin has published seven novels, The Motel Life (2007), Northline (2008), Lean On Pete (2010), The Free (2014), Don’t Skip Out On Me (2018), The Night Always Comes (2021), and The Horse (2024). Vlautin received the prestigious Joyce Carol Oates literary prize earlier this year. The Motel Life and Lean On Pete have been turned into major motion pictures. The Night Always Comes recently completed filming in Portland, Oregon. He also founded the bands Richmond Fontaine and the Delines.

Sagebrush Sounds Kick-Off Song Writers Round
2025-09-18 18:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Join us for a kick-off gathering for The Sagebrush Sounds Festival at The Martin Hotel. Festival line-up duo Gold and Honey will be the featured act. Before their set, local and regional song-writers who will be playing at the festival that runs September 19th and 20th. For more information about the festival go to mucctownsound.com
There is no cover for the kick-off event. RSVP would be cool but not necessary. Hope to see you there!
Brought to you by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment and Mucctown Sound.

Finding Nevada Wild Book Talk
2025-11-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Join us in welcoming Sydney Martinez on her rural Nevada tour for her new book Finding Nevada Wild. The book offers entry point to understanding the landscapes, culture, and people of Nevada. This inspiring and personal ode to the Silver State takes curious adventurers off the grid to experience a version of the state few people truly know.
When many people think of Nevada, they think of Las Vegas, Area 51, and an unending, empty desert—but there’s a lot more to the Great Basin State than that. Author and dedicated Nevada aficionado Sydney Martinez has devoted many years to exploring the ultra-rural wonders of Nevada, and in Finding Nevada Wild, she helps fellow adventurers get to know an often-misunderstood state.
Written from the perspective of someone who has researched, visited, and experienced many of Nevada’s defining places, Finding Nevada Wild features chapters devoted to various interests and activities. Vivid photography accompanies personal stories and practical guidance to show why Nevada should be at the top of everyone’s must-experience list.
Book talk will be followed by a signing. Don’t miss this special FREE event.

Guitar Symposium with Mike Beck
2025-11-15 13:00 - 15:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
A talk by Mike Beck for anyone interested in finding inspiration in their craft. Whether that’s guitar, horses, songwriting, or living with passion: it all takes ignition, timing and balance, and some heart and soul. Mike Beck is a professional musician and working cowboy from Montana who will be sharing his experiences and tricks of trades. His expertise in music blends into his expertise with horses, and beyond. From experienced guitar players to those who just love music, this workshop will give you a chance to reflect on your inspirations and intentions and soak in some knowledge of a sage.
This FREE workshop will be from 1-3pm at The Martin Hotel on November 15th and is made possible by Great Basin Arts and Entertainment. RSVP is encouraged but not necessary.
No experience or instruments necessary. Call 775-304-2743 for more info.
There will be a ticketed concert by Mike later that evening at 6:30 at The Martin Hotel.

Mike Beck
2025-11-15 18:30 - 20:30 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Mike Beck is an engaging acoustic solo artist who regularly performs in the United States and Europe. He is a regularly featured performer at The National Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering. Mike has seven albums under his belt with original songs that have been recognized as some of the finest compositions on Western Americana out there.
The Western Horseman magazine picked “The 13 Best Cowboy Songs,” and included two compositions by Mike, putting him along side other writers such as Ian Tyson, Tom Russell, Lucinda Williams, and Gene Autry.
A legend. Mike Beck. Put this on your calendar.

Kepi Ghoulie and Winnemucca Brown
2025-11-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Join us for a double bill with Winnemucca Brown and Kepi Ghoulie.
Kepi Ghoulie, punk rock’s eternal optimist, is the founder of the Groovie Ghoulies and now a prolific songwriter/solo artist. With a cheerful, childlike energy, he blends Ramones-inspired punk with catchy pop melodies. Known for his whimsical lyrics and DIY ethos, Kepi’s music radiates pure joy. Kepi tours relentlessly, spreading his infectious enthusiasm to fans worldwide and proving that punk can be fun and uplifting.
Opening for the night will be local gem Winnemucca Brown playing songs from the new L.N.O.Y. folk album In the Mountains of the Minds. A talented songwriter and musician, Jerry has been bringing musical projects and creative collaborations to our town for many grateful years. Come out and celebrate his new songs!
Showtime is earlier than usual. 6pm-8pm. Get your tickets online or at The Martin Hotel. $15

Lacy J Dalton
2025-12-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Lacy J. Dalton is a Grammy nominated singer/songwriter from Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania. She’s one of the most instantly recognizable voices in music – the woman People Magazine called “Country’s Bonnie Raitt.” She was awarded “Top New Female Vocalist of the Year” in 1979 by the Academy of Country Music, and quickly rose to national prominence with her hit single “Crazy Blue Eyes,” a song that raced to #7 on the Billboard Country Charts. Lacy’s collaboration with Willie Nelson on his Half Nelson CD was a high spot for her. Lacy was the only woman featured on that recording (which included singing legends Ray Charles, Neil Diamond, Merle Haggard, Julio Iglesias, George Jones, Leon Russell, Carlos Santana, Mel Tillis, Hank Williams Sr., and Neil Young), and was awarded a Platinum Record for it. She also received a Gold Record from Hank Williams Jr. in 1985 for her support performances throughout his Five-0 Tour. She quickly became one of the few women who could successfully share the stage with the likes of Hank Williams Jr., Willie Nelson, George Jones, Glen Campbell, Merle Haggard and Charlie Daniels. Her Hit records are legendary million-airplay cuts: “Hard Times,” “Crazy Blue Eyes,” “Hillbilly Girl with the Blues.” “Takin’ it Easy,” “Everybody Makes Mistakes,” the worldwide hit “Black Coffee,” and her signature song “16th Avenue,” the anthem for Nashville songwriters voted one of Country’s Top 100 songs ever by Billboard Magazine. Her career includes accomplishments in music, film and radio. As an independent artist with her own label called Song Dog Records, Lacy has released three albums, “Wild Horse Crossing” in 1999, a tribute to Hank Williams Sr. entitled “Here’s To Hank” in 2010, and her first Americana album “The Last Wild Place Anthology” in 2006.

Kyle-Matthew Taylor
2026-01-10 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Kyle-Matthew Taylor writes Americana songs rooted in earnest storytelling and the grit and grace of lived experience. His sound pulls from the quiet growl of Gillian Welch, the wry storytelling of John Prine, and the alt-rock sway of Wilco and Drive-By Truckers. After spending a decade in the Texas Hill Country—where he fronted the indie-rock project The Canvas People and sharpened his voice as a songwriter—he relocated to Nevada in 2021. His songs carry the fingerprints of his northeastern roots, his years in Austin’s creative orbit, and the lived-in honesty he brings to every lyric. Taylor’s music bridges heartache, hope, and the quiet moments in between. Join us for some Saturday night joy with Kyle and his band.

Hannah Juanita with Mose Wilson
2026-02-07 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Hannah Juanita left her home state of Tennessee in her early twenties, excited to meet the world. She travelled in search of herself, worked odd jobs, and spent countless nights singing fireside under the stars with friends, never pursuing music as a career.
Eventually, Hannah made it back to Tennessee, landing in Nashville with nothing but her dog Loretta, her guitar, and a handful of heartbreak songs. She started singing around town and quickly became a staple live performer and a highly respected vocalist in the traditional country scene in Music City, known for her classic, old school sound.
Self proclaimed ramblin’ gal, Hannah Juanita has toured heavily around the country since 2021 headlining and supporting acts like Kaitlin Butts, Hayes Carll, Braxton Keith, Nick Shoulders, Emily Nenni, Summer Dean, and Jesse Daniel. Her debut record ‘Hardliner’ established her reputation as a full-hearted, free-spirited, and irresistibly genuine honky tonk angel. Hannah Juanita’s second full length record, ‘Tennessee Songbird’, produced by Mose Wilson, was released August 30, 2024 to high acclaim, breaking into the top 40 on the Americana Radio Chart and top 3 on the Alt Country Chart. Named one of the five female artists creating the future of country music by Grammy.com, in 2025, Hannah will be touring across America and Europe.
Mose Wilson is a talented artist blending roots, country, Americana, and bluegrass with influences of soul, funk, and rock & roll. Starting his musical journey at six, he became the first traditional musician in his family, inspired by legends like Hank Williams and Johnny Cash.
His self-titled debut album, **“Mose Wilson,”** released in 2021, received critical acclaim and showcased his ability to explore themes of love, heartbreak, and the complexities of life. As a guitarist, songwriter, and producer, Mose has collaborated with artists such as Melissa Carper and Eliza Thorn.
With his upcoming album, **“That’s Love,”** Mose invites listeners to experience the heartfelt connection of his music.
Tickets $20

Dirty Cello
2026-03-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
From Iceland to Italy, and all over the U.S., San Francisco based band Dirty Cello brings the world a high energy and unique spin on bluegrass and Americana. With wild vocals, and world class cello playing, the group is led by vivacious cross-over cellist, Rebecca Roudman. Dirty Cello is cello like you’ve never heard before. Dirty Cello is a band that gets your heart thumping and your toes tapping!
Dirty Cello performs all over the world, from Iceland to Israel, from Scottish castles to underground caves presenting an energetic and wild show that’s been described as,
“Dirty Cello’s music is all over the map: funky, carnival, romantic, sexy, tangled, electric, fiercely rhythmic, and textured, and only occasionally classical.” by Oakland Magazine.
Tickets $20 and are available online and at The Martin Hotel

Jade Brodie
2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
ALBUM RELEASE SHOW: Jade Brodie-Horse Money

From the beginning, Jade Brodie has paved her own way. Armed with life experience and the truth, Brodie has begun to carve out her space in western songwriting using her unique style that blends each era of her life and facet of her personality with flawless depth and simplicity.
Brodie was raised in a small rural town most famous for its role as not only, “The Egg Basket of the World”, but also the filming location for Alfred Hitchcock’s, “The Bird’s”. Petaluma’s unique combination of dairy and poultry farming heritage, historic Victorian architecture, and direct correlation to the arts set the stage for Brodie’s unique take on the world, creating in her a set of values and interests that would eventually come full circle as her life played out.
Brodie left high school early, opting to move out on her own and start creating a path for herself at a young age. She worked odd jobs to pay the bills and began to explore her relationship with music, playing guitar and writing songs as an outlet for her creativity along the way. Eventually, she took a job with the railroad, with the intention of becoming a railroad mechanic, but eventually switched tracks and took a conductor job with Union Pacific instead.

Union Pacific took her to Winnemucca, NV. With half her time spent away from home, Brodie found the space to write and play more frequently, using her time plugging away down rail lines and nights spent alone in hotel rooms to pen songs about the things she was seeing, feeling, and experiencing. Hard hats and hard living began to take their toll, but almost fortuitously, Brodie was furloughed and forced to choose between life in rural Nevada, or a move back to urban San Jose, CA with the railroad. Brodie “pulled the pin” and never looked back, leaving her life on the rails for a job on a working cattle ranch — a decision largely driven by her lifelong love of horses.
Ranch life stuck. Brodie is still a working cowboy on one of the famed “big outfits” of Northern Nevada, writing songs about her new way of life in the same way she wrote about life on the railroad — with a truthfulness born of living what she writes about. Her songs are rich and multi-dimensional, balancing the hard realities of ranch life with a uniquely feminine perspective, sung and played in her soft yet forceful way.
Brodie has been featured in a number of songwriter showcases and plays independently throughout the western states, but most of the time she can be found in the saddle with a good horse beneath her and a good dog trotting along at her side, likely thinking on her next song and living life one day at a time.

Chris Duarte
2026-03-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
To classify Chris Duarte simply as a Blues Man is an understatement. In his own words, “rockin’ blues” or ”punk blues” describes him best. “Ferocious blues” also fits. Legend has it that Chris will play so hard that his fingers bleed in a set. The legend is true. Photos attest.
Chris Duarte is a road warrior playing more than 150 dates a year. As well, Chris has headlined major festivals and clubs throughout the US, Canada and Europe.
Chris is a savant, a sorcerer of tone, a master at channeling the spirits and sounds of great musicians of our past, while remaining completely recognizable in his own sound. He has shared his stage with many of the greatest musicians of our time as well as the multitude of “young lions” and local musicians he meets on the road. From his many years as a side man in Austin, he easily changes roles from front to side, graciously allowing all to share the conversation of the jam.
Chris Duarte’s music is ever changing. In many interviews, he has said “Music must evolve.” His own early offerings often become magical journeys into changing tempo and jazzy interludes before returning to their core. With such a vast catalog of recordings, there are no two shows alike. Every set list is different, and each song may be offered distinctly, based on the feel of a show and the audience. For those reasons, loyal fans often return to a Chris Duarte show again and again, and always walk away awed and satisfied to have witnessed such a legendary, but humble guitarist.

Book Talk with Dale Erquiaga
2026-04-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Join us for an evening with Native Nevadan, Dale Erquiaga, while he shares his books inspired by the experiences of his Basque relatives and their lives in Nevada.
His book Three Wive’s Tales was the winner of 2020 Basque Writing Contest sponsored by the University of Nevada, Reno. The novel provides a glimpse into the lives of Victoria, Eladia, and Annie, three formidable Basque women who served as the backbone of their families in the American West. Woven together as a work of historical fiction, the memoirs and family lore of these three Nevada women capture a journey of self-discovery filled with wisdom
and strength that other Basque and immigrant families will
recognize. The author is the son and grandson of the tale’s protagonists.
His book from 2024 is A Soldier’s Road, a fictionalized history of two men who served in World War II. It details their very different upbringing – one the child of poor Spanish Basque immigrants in rural Nevada, the other a highly educated engineer with a stellar career in the Army and public service. Fabian “Bob” Rubianes served as an Army private in WWII and was horribly wounded on Okinawa in 1945. General Tom Farrell rose to become deputy commander of the Manhattan Project, targeting and later inspecting the destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The book also details how these very different men traveled the post-war road home to their families, who would ultimately be connected by the marriage of the General’s great-granddaughter to Bob’s nephew, the book’s author.
About the Author: Dale Erquiaga is a native Nevadan, the grandson of Spanish Basque immigrants. He is the only person in Nevada history to serve as both state superintendent of public instruction and chancellor of the Nevada System of Higher Education. Dale was also the national president and CEO of Communities In Schools, the nation’s largest and most effective
dropout prevention organization. Other positions in government include service as senioradvisor chief strategy officer for Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval; director of the Nevada Department of Museums, Library & Arts; and Nevada’s chief deputy secretary of state. Dale holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Nevada,Reno, and a master’s degree in leadership from Grand Canyon University. He is the proud father of two and grandfather of six. He resides in Northern Nevada with his dog,
Ezra. Dale is currently working on a third novel about his family.
This event is free and is part of a Literary Series in honor of Aliceann Doyle.

Never Come Down
2026-04-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Weaving together modern and traditional styles of American music, Never Come Down is a Portland, Oregon based band composed of Joe Suskind (guitar), Crystal Lariza (vocals), Lillian Sawyer (fiddle), and Kaden Hurst (mandolin). Their dedication to thoughtful songwriting and dynamic arrangements highlight polished technical skills and a commitment to listening to each other. Formed in 2018, the band began touring extensively- steadily cultivating a passionate fan base at home in the Pacific Northwest, and eventually around the country. NCD released their first studio album “Better Late Than Never” in 2021 and their second LP “Greener Pastures” in 2024. They’ve toured internationally and have found acclaim at festivals such as Hardly Strictly Bluegrass, Iceland Airwaves, John Hartford Memorial Fest, Americanafest, FreshGrass and RockyGrass.

Poi Rogers
2026-05-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Hailing from Santa Cruz, CA, Poi Rogers performs original and vintage American roots music, with Gerard Egan doubling on acoustic guitar and triple neck steel and Carolyn Sills on standup bass, their timeless harmonies anchoring the show.
They won the 2018 and 2024 Ameripolitan Award for Western Swing Group (as ‘The Carolyn Sills Combo’), and Carolyn was named the Academy of Western Artists’ Western Swing Female Vocalist of 2020. They performed at the 2024 Monterey Jazz Festival and are both Sacramento Western Swing Hall of Fame inductees. They’ve been known to spontaneously perform other musicians’ material, from ZZ Top to Patsy Cline to Django Reinhardt. For them, it’s all about having a good time.
What began as a fun way for the couple to explore the vintage musical styles they love turned into an in-demand touring act, with the second Poi Rogers album due out in 2026.

Piconland:Conversation and Documentary Film Screening
2026-05-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Learn more about the history and cultural significance of Nevada’s official state drink, the Picon Punch.
Join Nevada Humanities for a free screening of the documentary film Piconland on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:00 pm at The Martin Hotel in Winnemucca, Nevada. The 27-minute film will be followed by a conversation with Mark Maynard (writer and director, Piconland) and local panelists about Basque heritage and traditions in Nevada.

This event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to let us know you are interested in attending.

This program is produced by Nevada Humanities as part of Around the Table—a series of free, public humanities-based programming in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Throughout 2026, Nevada Humanities invites Nevadans to share and celebrate their diverse food traditions through a series of public events and creative reflections that explore Nevada foodways, food traditions, and expressive cultures across the Silver State.
Around the Table is part of the national initiative By the People: Conversations Beyond 250, which is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners, and was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.
Nevada Humanities’ Around the Table programming is supported in part by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and Nevada Humanities’ generous donors.
Visit www.piconland.com to learn more about the film.

Margo Cilker
2026-06-05 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
We are honored to have Margo Cilker back on our stage to share her excellent songs and self. Her songs are powerful yet relatable; telling stories rooted in place, experience, and gifted perception and expression.
In the wake of the critically acclaimed “Valley of Hearts Delight” and her stunning debut “Pohoryll” Margo Cilker has made a name for herself as a clear-eyed troubadour, spinning songs from everyday truths. Her live performances are at once intimate and electric, inviting glimpses into the characters and moments that are the fabric of life. She makes her home near the Columbia River in Goldendale, Washington with her husband, songwriter and working cowboy Forrest VanTuyl, as well their dog and some horses.
Get your tickets early!

Matt Axton
2026-07-28 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Matt Axton is a gifted singer/songwriter. Granted, that’s a claim made by many artists that inhabit the world of Americana these days, but in Matt’s case, it’s more than a mere boast. The ability to make music is firmly infused in his genes, courtesy of a family history that implanted that ability in him early on.
While he modestly describes his sound as a “humble slice of Americana,” it’s clear that it possesses so much more. With a style that encompasses country, folk, roots, rock, R&B, and pure pop proficiency, he defies easy categorization. With a rich reservoir of original tunes — over 300 in fact — and three well received albums (Blue Sky Rain, Matthew C. Axton and Badmoon), he’s established himself as a prolific and proficient singer, songwriter and guitarist, both on his own and at the helm of his various ensembles.
Axton tours nationally playing large festivals and iconic institutions as well as opening up for acts like Midland, Paul Cauthen, Jim Lauderdale, and Nikki Lane. The verve and versatility underscore the fact that Matt is a master of many motifs.
Tickets $20 Get yours now at The Martin or online at gbae.org

Tom VandenAvond
2026-08-11 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Tom VandenAvond is a country/folk singer born and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. Known for his quiet raspy voice and ego-free approach to sharing stories through music. He lived in Austin, Texas for about eight years before moving to Oakdale, California.
From Saving Country Music.com:
“Even if he never made a dime doing it, even if nobody ever doted on him for it, Tom VandenAvond would still be out there traveling around the country playing songs for whoever he could get to listen. He’s unique to the music world in how there appears to be no ego. Instead the quiet, raspy-voiced troubadour is driven by the simple urge to share stories.
VandenAvond, whose originally from Green Bay, Wisconsin, lived in and around Austin, TX for about 8 years before moving to the small town of Oakdale in interior California to “be amongst the cowboys” with fellow songwriter Willy Tea Taylor. “Willy had an airstream open,” Tom explains.
Songs become timeless by having the uncanny knack of feeling relevant no matter when they are performed. The title track from Tom’s latest album Wreck Of A Fine Man falls into that lot. Last week when it was announced Darius Rucker would be the newest member of the Grand Ole Opry, “Wreck Of A Fine Man” seemed to be the best salve for the old soul struggling with the short-sightedness of today’s society.”

The Black Feathers
2026-08-26 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
The ability to write songs that are both modern and ancient is a rare thing. The product of an arcane art of weaving in traditional influences so thoroughly that they become the warp and weft of fresh creations.
The Black Feathers, made up of Ray Hughes and Sian Chandler, are two such talents. They first became aware of the magic between them while collaborating on several musical projects, becoming The Black Feathers and life partners in 2012.
Americana, Folk, and Acoustic Indie Rock sensibilities coexist comfortably in their musical world, with Hughes’ guitar work buoying the kind of harmonies often only heard in family bands. Their music quickly draw the interest of listeners, but it is the stage chemistry that will keep them riveted.
Having already built up a loyal following in the UK, The Black Feathers have been spreading their wings across the US. They have performed at Philadelphia Folk Festival, Kate Wolf Music Festival, and AmericanaFest, and have also been awarded official showcases at the International, North East Regional and Far-West Folk Alliance conferences.

Eliza Thorn
2026-10-22 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
With a warm and uninhibited voice, Eliza Thorn is a bright eyed and emergent force, cultivating a characteristic sound. Years of travel and busking have lent an element of grit to her tonality, honing a penchant for honest storytelling in the process.
Her debut album, Somebody New, is an homage to years of heartbreak, fever dream tales from the road, and emotional catharsis. Thorn does not hold back from sincere portrayals of self as she unfolds layers of her own vulnerability along the way; hero or villain – she gives us the full story. Alongside her producer and accomplished musician and songwriter, Mose Wilson, the pair made sure to include contemporary country’s star session players. Chris Scruggs, Dennis Crouch, Jeff Taylor, and Nate Leath gracefully traverse through the history-rich sounds of both retro and modern Nashville, giving the album an innovative yet familiar sound.
Thorn tips a proverbial hat to her idols, spanning from Bob Wills to The Ronettes and Howlin’ Wolf. Her melodic, quirky, and evocative songwriting style cherishes traditional elements from legacy artists while proudly showcasing her fresh approach. At her core, she remains committed to maintaining an authentically playful presentation, both on and offstage, as her debut album takes Music City by storm. Somebody New was released independently on September 13th, 2024.

Mike Beck - The Ponies Show
2026-11-13 18:30 - 20:30 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
A Celebration of the Horse in Song and Stories
My life has been wrapped up in horses and music, so it’s only natural that I have combined both my passions together in one show, The Ponies. The Ponies is a complete evening of songs I’ve written and a few others I love, plus stories of my life’s work in the pursuit of coming together with the horse through a harmonious approach to bring out the best in both horse and human.
Drawing on a life spent with amazing teachers, such as Bill Dorrance, Tom Dorrance, Ray Hunt and many others, and a life as a working cowboy where I used the horse to do a job on ranches in the Western United States. Also, all my adventures and experiences conducting Horsemanship Clinics in over 20 states and 6 foreign countries for over 20 years has lead to songs and stories both heartfelt and humorious.
This is in no way just a cowboy show, rather a celebration of the ancient draw and connection between Man and Horse, through song and story.
“Working with the Horse…. Well, it’s really just L.I.F.E. , Mike”
Words Tom Dorrance said to me…..
I love doing this show…. It means a lot to me.
Best
Mike Beck

Ned Evett
2026-11-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Martin Hotel, 94 W Railroad St, Winnemucca, NV, 89445
The son of an English professor and an opera singer, Ned Evett is one of the world’s foremost fretless guitarists, creating music that both celebrates and transcends the novelty of his instrument. He is also an accomplished visual artist, animator, and author.
Evett began playing fretless guitar in 1990 on a modified Stratocaster that he built from various parts, including a basswood body from Luthier John Bolin. He first appeared in print in Fingerstyle magazine’s ‘Bizarre Guitars’ profile, who stated “Ned Evett will make you reconsider the plucked-string instrument”.
Evett developed the use of glass fingerboards for fretless guitar in 1996. In 1996, Evett played the fretless glass-necked guitar with Warner Brothers Recording artists Built to Spill, on their album, The Normal Years.
In 2003, Evett won the North American Rock Guitar Competition and, in 2004, PBS Television broadcast a documentary about the competition titled Driven To Play.The competition launched a series of high-profile opening concert performances for Evett with notable musicians, including Joe Satriani, the Allman Brothers, John Fogerty, George Thorogood, Eric Johnson, Kansas, and Leon Russell.
Evett has released over 12 albums. He lives in Los Angeles.

“The world’s first fretless guitar rockstar” -Guitar Player Magazine
” The master of the fretless glass-necked guitar ” -USA Today
