Live music in the valley

Methow Music Monthly, compiled by local musician George Schneider, is a free listing of live music events in the valley. Email Schneider at MethowMusicMonthly@gmail.com to be included in the listings or to receive the monthly listings via email.

• Thursday, May 5, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta at Twisp River Tap House with open mic. (509) 881-5751.
• Saturday, May 7, 6 p.m., at Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop, Buz Brose and Friends. No cover. (509) 312-1790.
• Saturday, May 7, 7 p.m. at Twisp River Tap House, Family Dog. No cover. (509) 881-5751.
• May 8 and other Sundays in May (except May 15), 5:30 p.m. at Twisp River Tap House, guitarist Terry Hunt. No cover. (509) 881-5751.
• Thursdays in May, 6 p.m. at Twisp River Tap House, open mic jam. No cover. (509) 881-5751.
• May 13, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop, fundraiser/dance party with Vera Loves Vinyl. No cover. (509) 312-1790.
• May 13, 6 p.m. at Twisp River Tap House, Emele and the Boys. No cover. (509) 881-5751.
• May 14, 7:30 p.m. at Twisp River Tap House, Darnell Scott. No cover. (509) 881-5751.
• May 20, 7 p.m. at Twisp River Tap House, The Marcus Duke Project. No cover. (509) 881-5751.
• May 20, 5:30 p.m. at Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop, Emele and the Boys. No cover. (509) 312-1790.
• May 21, 7:30 p.m. at Twisp River Tap House, Gregg Hardy & the Summit. No cover. (509) 881-5751.
• May 21, 6 p.m. at Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop, Bevis and Bowler. No cover. (509) 312-1790.
• May 26, 6:30 p.m. at Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop, open mic hosted by Ken Bevis. (509) 312-1790.
• May 27, 7 p.m. at Twisp River Tap House, Gregg Hardy & Company. No cover. (509) 881-5751.
• May 27, 6:30-8:30 p.m., TwispWorks Fourth Friday event, featuring The Loose Notes. Free.
• May 27, 6 p.m. at Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop, Uncle Doug. No cover. (509) 312-1790.
• May 28, 6 p.m. at Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Winthrop, The Enthusiastics. $5 cover charge for those over 12. (509) 312-1790.
• May 28, 7:30 p.m., at Twisp River Tap House, Older & Wiser. No cover. (509) 881-5751.
• May 29, 6 p.m. at Methow Valley Ciderhouse, Older & Wiser. $5 cover charge for those over 12. (509) 312-1790.

Looking ahead

• Introducing the First CiderGrass Music Festival on Saturday, June 11, noon-8 p.m. at John Doran’s ranch near Twisp. Visit https://winthropwashington.com/events/cidergrass-festival for more information.
• The Methow Valley Chamber Music Festival resumes at its new location, the Twisp Terrace Lodge on Thursday, Friday and Saturday, June 16, 17 and 18, and June 23, 24 and 25. Tickets are available at https://methowmusicfestival.org.
• The Twisp River Tap House hosts the Methow Music Fest, July 2-3, 12:30 p.m.-closing, featuring blues guitarist Rojer Arnold, Make Up Sax, the Bitterroot Beets and the Unsinkable Heavies. (509) 881-5751.
• The Methow Arts Festival returns on July 4 starting at 11:30 a.m. at the Twisp City Park (after the Fourth of July parade), with live music by the Dusty 45s, Never Come Down Band and others. Visit http://www.methowarts.org for complete information.
• The Winthrop Rhythm & Blues Festival returns live after two years of virtual format, July 15-17. Tickets and info at https://winthropbluesfestival.com.