Events at Jacks Backstage

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FRANKIE BALLARD LIVE AT JACKS BACKSTAGE Saturday, May 30 | Ruidoso, New Mexico Summer starts right here. Frankie Ballard is bringing a full catalog of chart-topping country rock to the mountains, headlining one of the most anticipated nights of the season at Jacks Backstage. This is the kickoff to a stacked summer in The Pit, […]

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LITTLE TEXAS IS COMING TO THE PIT  Saturday, June 6Jack’s Backstage | Ruidoso, NM Y’all… this is one of those nights. Little Texas isn’t just another band rolling through — this is a catalog of chart-topping hits, award nominations, and songs that straight up defined an era of country music. We’re talking —God Blessed TexasKick […]

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Pecos & The Rooftops – Live at Jacks Backstage Is it country?Is it rock?You make the call. Straight outta Lubbock, Pecos & The Rooftops have been carving their own lane since 2019 with a heavy, lowdown blend of country soul and classic rock grit. Built in a house full of college buddies, now packing out […]

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Saturday night, June 13, we’re bringing one of the most talked-about rising voices in country music to the hill. Slade Coulter hits the stage at The Pit with that gritty, no-BS sound that’s been turning heads across Texas and beyond. Real songs, real stories, and a live show that doesn’t let up. If you’ve been […]

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This one’s gonna get rank y’all . AUSTIN MEADE kicks it off with raw, riff-heavy Texas grit… loud guitars, no polish, and just enough edge to set the tone right. If you like your country leaning rock and your rock a little dangerous, you’re in early. Then GIOVANNIE AND THE HIRED GUNS take over.No lanes. […]

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JASON BOLAND & THE STRAGGLERS LIVE AT JACKS BACKSTAGE – RUIDOSO, NM If you know, you know. And if you don’t… this is where you find out. Jason Boland & The Stragglers are bringing that raw, no-BS Red Dirt country sound to the mountains for a night that’s built for the Pit. This is the […]

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EMO KIDS LIVE! – National Tour SET VOTING AND SINGER SUBMISSION LINK → http://www.emo-kids.com/june-27-jack-s-backstage-ruidoso-nm CONNECT WITH ATTENDEES ONLINE → emokidsconnect.com The nation’s top emo party band! EMO KIDS isn’t just an emo night — it’s a full-throttle, scream-at-the-top-of-your-lungs,crowd-controlled celebration of the songs that raised us. Headlined by the Los Angeles-based Emo Kids band with seasoned members from […]

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 SATURDAY, JULY 11 JOHNNY KAGE LIVE at JACKS PATINA LOUNGE Ruidoso… this one’s about to get rowdy.Direct from the Southwest nightlife circuit, DJ Johnny Kage hits Patina for a full blown late-night takeover on Saturday, July 11. Known for high-energy sets, packed dance floors, and keeping crowds moving until close, Johnny Kage has built a name […]

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Catch this one in a room this size while you can. The days of seeing Cole Phillips in a 250-person room are numbered, and it won’t be long before you’re telling people “Man… I should’ve gone.” Friday, August 7 in the Patina Lounge. No bad seats. No giant crowds. Just a damn good night with […]

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Albert Castiglia is one of the most respected guitarists and songwriters in modern blues. A multiple Blues Music Award winner and one half of the powerhouse duo The Blood Brothers with Mike Zito, he’s known for delivering high energy performances packed with incredible musicianship, soul and stories that only come from a lifetime on the […]

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We’re bringing one of the best concepts from cities all over the country to Ruidoso. Street food markets and night markets have become destination events everywhere, and we think it’s time Ruidoso had one of its own.  Live music every market Handmade goods, artists, crafts, produce, boutiques and unique local vendors welcome Family-friendly atmosphere A great opportunity for […]

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AN ACOUSTIC EVENING WITH RICH O’TOOLE Join us Saturday, September 5 for an intimate acoustic performance with Rich O’Toole. Known for Texas country favorites like “Jaded,” “Marijuana and Jalapeños,” and “The Craziest Thing,” Rich brings his signature storytelling and high-energy style to a stripped-down acoustic setting where every song hits a little closer to home. […]

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 RUIDOSO, GET READYFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2026 TICKETS NOW ON SALE  Mark your calendar, set your reminder, and don’t wait—this is going to be one of the best events of the year! Join us at Jack’s Backstage on Friday, September 11 for an unforgettable night of cumbia, norteñas, live music, dancing, and nonstop party vibes featuring:  APACHES […]

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BACK TO BASICS TOURgymclassheroes. • Lupe FiascoSpecial Guest: B.o.BHip hop history is coming to the mountain.For one night only, JACKS Backstage welcomes three of the biggest names of the 2000s and 2010s to Ruidoso for a show that simply shouldn’t be happening in a town our size. From Grammy-nominated hits to platinum records, this lineup […]