Season 7’s lineup includes new artists from Tennessee, Illinois, Oregon, Northern Nevada + so many other locations across the U.S. Many of you reached out asking for a Spotify Playlist so you can get to know the artists we have lined up for you this summer + we have delivered!
Every week you can expect an update with the first few songs lined up to highlight this Thursday’s artists. Enjoy the music, share the good vibes + we’ll see you this Thursday!
Your 2018 lineup is here! Spread the word + we’ll see you on the beach on Thursday, June 21!
THANK YOU to all the generous sponsors who make 11 weeks of FREE live music on the beach possible for this community!
Another Live at Lakeview favorite is returning to the stage this summer! Sacramento’s very own Ideateam has a brand new album to share + we can’t wait to hear it live on the beach on July 5th!
We have to send a BIG thank you to our friends at Submerge Mag for telling us about this super talented group of musicians back in 2016 while we were searching for new music!
This Thursday we’re playing favorites with two of triumphant returning artists! Diego’s Umbrella, the gypsy rock ambassadors of San Francisco, are the only returning headliner from 2016 do we decided to let them take over this week’s episode of the Live at Lakeview Backstage Pass.
4 Piece Puzzle opens up the show at 4:30pm. Another favorite of ours, these guys are the only band that’s opened up a show all 6 season of Live at Lakeview.
This is a Thursday evening you don’t want to miss!
The sun is shining, the air is toasty, and the forecast is nothing but blue skies (freaking FINALLY, amiright?!). That’s right ladies and gents, summer is here and the kick off to Live at Lakeview is just around the corner! Since you already know Lakeview Commons is the spot to be this Thursday, your next move is figuring out how you’re going to get there AND make it home safely, ‘cause let’s be real, the beer garden is calling your name. Lucky for you, there’s a TON of options for making it down to break it down with Live at Lakeview fav, The Scott Pemberton Band.
If you’re a Live at Lakeview OG, this first tip may seem like a no-brainer. For those of you that don’t know, the free bike valet is where it’s at! Pump up those tires, make sure your bike lights are shining bright, slap some fresh stickers on your helmet, and spruce up that basket with some fresh flowers in preparation. Bear in mind that while the valet is FREE, each week it is run by a different non-profit, which means that fiver you slip the homie working the door is always going to a good cause. You’d never drop your car off without tipping the valet, so why should your bike be any different?!
We want you to have fun AND be SAFE, please take note that you can get a BUI (biking while intoxicated) so don’t go TOO hard in the paint in the Beer Garden if you’re trading four wheels for two. Designate a sober driver or take advantage of the fact that Lyft + Uber are all up in South Lake Tahoe!
Also be aware that thanks to a winter that just wouldn’t quit, sections of some bike paths may be covered in water, so scope out your route in advance to ensure you don’t run into any hiccups on your way to the show. The marsh behind Meeks seems to have the most water overflow, FYI.
Speaking of the winter to end all winters, those of you who’ve been to Lakeview Commons lately may have noticed the stellar effect Snowmageddon 2016-17 has had on Big Blue. Thanks to the rising lake level, spots on the beach will be few and far between this summer, with a whole bunch of people and not a lot of shoreline. Make the most of it and show off those guns you got from shoveling your life away by kayaking or paddling to the show—after all, we chose to live by this beautiful lake for a reason! How many of your friends from out of town can say they’ve paddled to a FREE live concert and enjoyed it from the shallows of a beautiful and pristine mountain lake? Bragging rights for daaaaays, my friends. Make sure you share your #paddletopemberton adventure with us!
If you haven’t committed to purchasing a kayak or paddleboard quite yet, hit up the crew at South Tahoe Stand-Up Paddle or Ski Run Boat Company for affordable rentals so you can try before you buy or live like a Lake Tahoe baller for a day.
For those of you that like to keep it old school and rock four wheels, I suggest arriving early to snag a prime parking spot. I know what you’re thinking, some of us can’t always make it as early as we’d like because we’re busy working for the man stacking dolla dolla bills. As usual, the Live at Lakeview crew has your back with additional parking at both the rec center AND the library to alleviate your parking woes. We got you, fam.
Now that you’ve got your travel plans on lockdown, it’s time to figure out which signature dance move you’re gonna bust out to celebrate the sunshine!
Written by Alex Blevins
It’s hard to believe this is already the sixth year we’ve been able to host FREE concerts on the beach for our community in South Lake Tahoe. We’ve put together a list of our top ten Live at Lakeview Essentials for those of you that have yet to experience the magic that is Live at Lakeview, or maybe you simply forgot how to summer after #Snowmageddon2017! Either way, we’ve got you covered to make sure you have an absolute BLAST next Thursday + every Thursday this summer!
Thanks in advance for respecting this one!
It wouldn’t be spring in Tahoe without a fresh coat of snow, just before summer rolls in! The official launch to summer in South Lake Tahoe is NEXT Thursday as Live at Lakeview welcomes back the Scott Pemberton Band. Mescalito opens the show at 4:30 pm, don’t be late!
The Scott Pemberton Band has not graced the Live at Lakeview stage since 2015 + we couldn’t be more excited to kickoff season six with him headlining the first show of summer! To make things even better, SPB just released a brand new live album, Game Tapes. It’s been on repeat since we downloaded it!
There’s a teaser in this week’s Live at Lakeview Backstage Pass, but you should probably do yourself a favor and download the full album RIGHT NOW.
See you at the beach NEXT Thursday!
Your 2017 Live at Lakeview lineup is here and the official countdown is on.
Event life isn’t always exciting + glamorous. With less than 1 month til the first Live at Lakeview of summer, it’s officially crunch time! That means lots of meetings, interviews + preparation for a super fun-filled summer in Lake Tahoe!
The 2017 lineup drops next week! Stay tuned + stay connected for your Backstage Pass!
Video Credit
: Leslie Schultz
: Funk Party by GRiZ
The Live at Lakeview Backstage Pass is your behind the scenes glimpse into your favorite summer music series. This week we look back on some of our favorite moments over the years as we dream of summer!
