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August 29 – Season Finale

What an incredible summer, filled with live music and beautiful weather in the heart of South Lake Tahoe! We saved some of our absolute favorite artists to close out the season strong!

Boot Juice has its heart in Americana songwriting, with a rock’n’roll delivery that always gets crowds moving. They’ve been gaining buzz with their high energy performances and party-sparking reputation.

Local songwriter, Darren Senn opens up the last show of the summer with a solo performance at 4:30 pm.

Whether you’re a local resident or visiting South Lake Tahoe, the Summer Concert Series at Lakeview Commons offers an unforgettable experience for music lovers of all ages. So mark your calendars, gather your friends and family, and join us every Thursday for a summer filled with music, community, and memories!

ABOUT LIVE AT LAKEVIEW 
Live at Lakeview is a free weekly concert series hosted every Thursday from 4:30 – 8:30 pm at Lakeview Commons, in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. The series runs through August 29th.

Each event offers free live music and art on the beach, along with a variety of local merchants and delicious food options plus amphitheater style seating and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe from the Beer & Wine garden.

Local beer will be served on tap inside the beer & wine garden, courtesy of South of North Brewing Company. Please note that no outside alcohol is permitted within Lakeview Commons park.

Proceeds from the beer & wine garden will support the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition this year, helping Tahoe to become more bicycle friendly with every refreshing sip. Come prepared with a Valid ID and some cash to support.

Parking is limited around the venue; however, a complimentary bike valet service is offered every week. The Bike Valet is operated by a different, local non-profit organization each week. 100% of the tips they collect support their cause.

Biking or lime scootering (with proper lighting) as well as ride-share services, carpooling and public transportation are all strongly encouraged and support the local community. Additional parking is available at Regan Beach and the SLT Public Library.

For details on the full summer lineup visit liveatlakeview.com and connect with @LiveatLakeviewcommons on Facebook and Instagram.

August 22 – Reggae

As summer draws to a close, Lizano makes their Live at Lakeview debut alongside the infectious rhythms of Miki Rae & The Hooligans, promising an evening of super chill, good vibes.

Lizano is delivers a unique blend of what they like to call, Galactic Reggae & Funk Fusion. 

Their sound is inspired by its original roots of covering bands like Pepper, Sublime and The Expendables while touring Central America, and is now blended with their own flavors of funk, jazz and rock that inspired them stateside. Lizano is dedicated to bring high energy and positivity to every performance! This is sure to be a show you don’t want to miss! 

Miki Rae & The Hooligans open the show at 4:30 pm with good vibes and original jams!

ABOUT LIVE AT LAKEVIEW 
Live at Lakeview is a free weekly concert series hosted every Thursday from 4:30 – 8:30 pm at Lakeview Commons, in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. The series continues with two more FREE concerts on August 22nd & August 29th.

Each event offers free live music and art on the beach, along with a variety of local merchants and delicious food options plus amphitheater style seating and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe from the Beer & Wine garden.

Local beer will be served on tap inside the beer & wine garden, courtesy of South of North Brewing Company. Please note that no outside alcohol is permitted within Lakeview Commons park.

Proceeds from the beer & wine garden will support the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition this year, helping Tahoe to become more bicycle friendly with every refreshing sip. Come prepared with a Valid ID and some cash to support.

Parking is limited around the venue; however, a complimentary bike valet service is offered every week. The Bike Valet is operated by a different, local non-profit organization each week. 100% of the tips they collect support their cause.

Biking or lime scootering (with proper lighting) as well as ride-share services, carpooling and public transportation are all strongly encouraged and support the local community. Additional parking is available at Regan Beach and the SLT Public Library.

For details on the full summer lineup visit liveatlakeview.com and connect with @LiveatLakeviewcommons on Facebook and Instagram.

August 15 – Funk & Soul

Joslyn & The Sweet Compression make their Live at Lakeview debut this Thursday; a performance we’ve been waiting all summer for! Within the first 30 seconds of the video below, you’ll understand why.

After cultivating her dynamic voice and performance skills in backup roles, Joslyn Hampton teamed with her stepfather (a touring guitarist and songwriter who has shared the stage with legends such as Junior Wells, Buddy Guy, and Van Morrison) to compose a captivating set of tunes and assemble an ace band. Joslyn & The Sweet Compression (Marty Charters – guitar, Steve Holloman – keyboards, Smith Donaldson – bass, Rashawn Fleming – drums, Trevin Little – saxophone, and Chase Fleming – trumpet and trombone) combine to deliver a hook-filled mix of funk and soul on their self-titled debut album, released in 2019.

“Magical…gives everybody the joy.” Billboard Magazine

“A refreshing take on the neo-soul / funk sound, unbound by modern cliches.” Glide Magazine

“A marvel…an instant classic!” Soul Tracks

“I’ve never seen a band come up more quickly…with more immediate skill and swagger than Joslyn & the Sweet Compression. Joslyn’s vocal command and stage presence is special, and her band is brick-sh**house tight.” Travis Young, Moonshiner’s Ball

“The music Joslyn Hampton conjures onstage is rich with the funk, soul, and rock ’n’ roll inspirations of multiple generations, and at the heart of the brassy attack of her band, The Sweet Compression, and in the clear and confident command of her singing, sits a core element: Groove.” Walter Tunis, Lexington Herald-Leader

Opening the show at 4:30 pm is South Lake Tahoe’s own, Miranda Love. She served up a sneak peak of her talent while performing with IMJK back in June, and we’ve been looking forward to round 2 ever since!

ABOUT LIVE AT LAKEVIEW 

Live at Lakeview is a free weekly concert series hosted every Thursday from 4:30 – 8:30 pm at Lakeview Commons, in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. The series continues with two more FREE concerts on August 22nd & August 29th.

Each event offers free live music and art on the beach, along with a variety of local merchants and delicious food options plus amphitheater style seating and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe from the Beer & Wine garden.

Local beer will be served on tap inside the beer & wine garden, courtesy of South of North Brewing Company. Please note that no outside alcohol is permitted within Lakeview Commons park.

Proceeds from the beer & wine garden will support the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition this year, helping Tahoe to become more bicycle friendly with every refreshing sip. Come prepared with a Valid ID and some cash to support.

Parking is limited around the venue; however, a complimentary bike valet service is offered every week. The Bike Valet is operated by a different, local non-profit organization each week. 100% of the tips they collect support their cause.

Biking or lime scootering (with proper lighting) as well as ride-share services, carpooling and public transportation are all strongly encouraged and support the local community. Additional parking is available at Regan Beach and the SLT Public Library.

For details on the full summer lineup visit liveatlakeview.com and connect with @LiveatLakeviewcommons on Facebook and Instagram.

August 8 – Blues & Rock

Dennis Johnson and the Revelators will serve up Blues, Roots, and Rock grooves with a high-energy, groove-driven, slide guitar tour de force. Their latest album, “Revelation” rose to the top of the Roots Music Report Blues Charts and received stellar reviews, currently hold the #1 spots for Blues Rock Album, Blues Song and Blues Rock Song!

“Slide Guitar Master” – Guitar World

“… a world-class slide guitar plater!” – American Blues Scene

“One of the preeminent slide guitarists of our time!” – All About Jazz

The legendary one-man-band of Tahoe, Patrick Walsh will open the show at 4:30 pm.

ABOUT LIVE AT LAKEVIEW 

Live at Lakeview is a free weekly concert series hosted every Thursday from 4:30 – 8:30 pm at Lakeview Commons, in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. The series runs through August 29th, with no live event scheduled for July 4th.

This summer, there’s something lined up for every type of music lover in this series from Local Rock n’ Roll to Americana, Blues, Reggae, Brazilian Funk, Soul Indie Rock and more served up every Thursday!

Each event offers free live music and art on the beach, along with a variety of local merchants and delicious food options plus amphitheater style seating and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe from the Beer & Wine garden.

Local beer will be served on tap inside the beer & wine garden, courtesy of South of North Brewing Company. Please note that no outside alcohol is permitted within Lakeview Commons park.

Proceeds from the beer & wine garden will support the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition this year, helping Tahoe to become more bicycle friendly with every refreshing sip. Come prepared with a Valid ID and some cash to support.

Parking is limited around the venue; however, a complimentary bike valet service is offered every week. The Bike Valet is operated by a different, local non-profit organization each week. 100% of the tips they collect support their cause.

Biking or lime scootering (with proper lighting) as well as ride-share services, carpooling and public transportation are all strongly encouraged and support the local community. Additional parking is available at Regan Beach and the SLT Public Library.

For details on the full summer lineup visit liveatlakeview.com and connect with @LiveatLakeviewcommons on Facebook and Instagram.

August 1 – R&B, Soul & Brazilian Funk

August kicks off with Object Heavy delivering a unique fusion of vintage style, hard hitting soul with modern funk, gospel and Neo-soul influence for their Live at Lakeview debut!

Object Heavy is Humboldt County’s hardest hitting soul sensation. The band is led by the nuanced and powerful voice of Richard Love and composed of seasoned veterans of the West Coast Soul and Funk scene. 

“A tight well oiled machine that plays heavy funk and R&B fueled by great songwriting and deep grooves.”-Kelly Finnigan, Producer / Vocals and Keys in Monophonics


The infectious rhythms of Boca do Rio start this party at 4:30 pm with a flavor all of it’s own. Originally hailing from the San Francisco Mission, Boca do Rio is a Brazilian-American samba-funk explosion.

July 25 – Indie Rock

Forrest Day brings a mosaic of of hip hop, rock, jazz, and reggae to South Lake Tahoe this Thursday!

“There’s a lot of hip hop and rock with jazz and reggae. It all pokes its head out in different ways at different times.” the band’s songwriter and lead-man, Day told Music Insider Magazine. 

Based out of Oakland, CA, Forrest Day has been performing around the country for almost a decade. It’s a true rags to riches story, but without any money. He’s got a new album in the works, new singles our and big festivals getting booked this year. He was last on the Live at Lakeview stage in 2012!! 

We’re honored and excited to welcome him back to the Live at Lakeview stage, after all these years!

What’s sure to be an epic day of live performances begins with the dynamic sounds of VTA – Vincenzo Thomas Amato at 4:30 pm.

July 18 – Americana

Jimbo Scott & Yesterday’s Biscuits take the stage, treating audiences to an authentic Americana experience, complemented by the soulful melodies of Honey Run.

Jimbo is no stranger to the Live at Lakeview stage, performing solo in 2019 and with a 3 piece string band in 2022. This summer, he returns with an all-star lineup of musicians to form Jimbo Scott & Yesterday’s Biscuits.

In addition to the unmatched vocals of Jimbo Scott, the group features Kiels Williams (The Risky Biscuits) on Guitar and Pedal Steel, Andy Merrill (The Risky Biscuits) on bass and Rob Hooper (Carolyn Wonderland, Jimmy Dale Gilmore, Patrick Pike) on drums. They are a rising force int he Norcal Americana Scene, not to be missed and best to be consumed with reckless abandon.

Honey Run, opening the show at 4:30 pm is a duo featuring the fiddle player from the headline act accompanied by his wife on guitar.

ABOUT LIVE AT LAKEVIEW
Live at Lakeview is a free weekly concert series hosted every Thursday through August 29th, from 4:30 – 8:30 pm at Lakeview Commons, in the heart of South Lake Tahoe.

This summer, South Lake Tahoe can expect unforgettable performances from artists including Forrest Day, Object Heavy, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, plus many more at Lakeview Commons this summer! There’s something lined up for every type of music lover in this series from Local Rock n’ Roll to Americana, Blues, Reggae, Brazilian Funk, Soul Indie Rock and more served up every Thursday!

Each event offers free live music and art on the beach, along with a variety of local merchants and delicious food options plus amphitheater style seating and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe from the Beer & Wine garden.

Local beer will be served on tap inside the beer & wine garden, courtesy of South of North Brewing Company. Please note that no outside alcohol is permitted within Lakeview Commons park.

Proceeds from the beer & wine garden will support the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition this year, helping Tahoe to become more bicycle friendly with every refreshing sip. Come prepared with a Valid ID and some cash to support.

Parking is limited around the venue; however, a complimentary bike valet service is offered every week. The Bike Valet is operated by a different, local non-profit organization each week. 100% of the tips they collect support their cause.

Biking or lime scootering (with proper lighting) as well as ride-share services, carpooling and public transportation are all strongly encouraged and support the local community. Additional parking is available at Regan Beach and the SLT Public Library.

For details on the full summer lineup visit liveatlakeview.com and connect with @LiveatLakeviewcommons on Facebook and Instagram.

July 11 – Hip-hop, Soul & Electro

This Thursday, Vokab Kompany returns to the Live at Lakeview Stage for the first time in 5 years with a very special set lined up for you! 

The night is sure to be filled with a high-energy blend of hip-hop, soul, and electro vibes that will have you dancing into the sunset. With their dynamic blend of genres and infectious vibe, Vokab Kompany always deliver a performance to remember. They always do! 

“Vokab Kompany is another act that refuses to be pigeonholed. Two MCs might lead you to believe that it’s hip hop, but that doesn’t begin to tell the story. The sevenpiece band from San Diego played for more than an hour, a set that was at times funky, jazzy, heavy, bouncy, even bluegrassy…And it all made sense. Through it all, the crowd was treated to microphonic gymnastics of the dueling MCs, Rob Hurt and Burkey. The group is legit; see them.”  – Sacramento Press

ROXILVERWOLF gets the groove started at 4:30 pm with a unique sound you’re sure to love!

ABOUT LIVE AT LAKEVIEW
Live at Lakeview is a free weekly concert series hosted every Thursday from 4:30 – 8:30 pm at Lakeview Commons, in the heart of South Lake Tahoe. The series runs from June 20th through August 29th, with no live event scheduled for July 4th.

Each event offers free live music and art on the beach, along with a variety of local merchants and delicious food options plus amphitheater style seating and breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe from the Beer & Wine garden.

Local beer will be served on tap inside the beer & wine garden, courtesy of South of North Brewing Company. Please note that no outside alcohol is permitted within Lakeview Commons park.

Proceeds from the beer & wine garden will support the Lake Tahoe Bicycle Coalition this year, helping Tahoe to become more bicycle friendly with every refreshing sip. Come prepared with a Valid ID and some cash to support.

Parking is limited around the venue; however, a complimentary bike valet service is offered every week. The Bike Valet is operated by a different, local non-profit organization each week. 100% of the tips they collect support their cause.

Biking or lime scootering (with proper lighting) as well as ride-share services, carpooling and public transportation are all strongly encouraged and support the local community. Additional parking is available at Regan Beach and the SLT Public Library.

To stay connected for updates, follow @LiveatLakeviewcommons on Facebook and Instagram.

True Tahoe Support

Community. 

That’s why we’ve setup free live music week after week for you. 

It’s also HOW we are able to keep offering up free events for a decade now! 

It’s all thanks to this community!

The sponsors who donate time, money and services.

The vendors who setup weekly and support the event. 

The volunteers and staff who put in long hours of hard work to setup each event, run the bike valet, clean up the venue, and repeat every Thursday!

Last, but most important – YOU! Showing up week after week to dance, gather, drink cold beers and take in the views of Big Blue! 

Cheers to an amazing start to another summer of #truetahoesupport!