EVENTS

June 1, 2024

Over 150 of the most awesome classic, hot rod, and modern cars cruise into Red River for this exciting Car Show. There will be food and specialty vendors during the show hours. Family-friendly activities will be held in Brandenburg Park.

June 7, 2024 - 7pm

For over 20 years, Michael has made his home in Red River, NM, playing his brand of folky, country Americana to tourists from all over the country. Down home, earthy, and honest is a good way to describe Michael's solo performance. Just him and his guitar, playing original tunes and covers, his flavor of music will bring back memories that you may have forgotten.

June 14-16, 2024

The annual Art & Wine Festival is presented by the Red River Chamber of Commerce every Father’s Day weekend in Brandenburg Park.

July 4, 2024

Red River is the perfect place for families and no time is this more obvious than during the annual 4th of July Parade & Celebration!

June 21, 2024 - 7pm

Michael Smith kicks off our River Music Gathering this year. Bring your own chairs. No animals please. The playground will be closed during the performance. For over 20 years, Michael has made his home in Red River, NM, playing his brand of folky, country Americana to tourists from all over the country. Down home, earthy, and honest is a good way to describe Michael's solo performance. Just him and his guitar, playing original tunes and covers, his flavor of music will bring back memories that you may have forgotten.

July 12, 2024 - 5:30pm

Michael Smith kicks off our River Music Gathering this year. Bring your own chairs. No animals please. The playground will be closed during the performance. For over 20 years, Michael has made his home in Red River, NM, playing his brand of folky, country Americana to tourists from all over the country. Down home, earthy, and honest is a good way to describe Michael's solo performance. Just him and his guitar, playing original tunes and covers, his flavor of music will bring back memories that you may have forgotten.

July 12, 2024 @ 7:00pm

Amanda Kate Ferris headlines our Friday night at our 3rd Annual River Music Gathering. The playground will be closed during the performance.

Amanda moved to Red River at the young age of 4 and grew up equally inspired by her small-town upbringing and her mother, Kathy Wright, an artist and entertainer herself. As one of the original “Dean Martin Golddiggers” on the 1960’s TV show, 18-year-old Kathy often collaborated with The Rat Pack's crooners, embracing the era's glamour. The apple didn’t fall far from the tree, and young Amanda was singing as early as two years old. Inspired by her mother’s tales of performing on the stage and screen, she developed her own voice in the church. Amanda added songwriting to her repertoire at age 14, looking again to follow in her mother’s footsteps as a full-time musician and artist. During her mother’s long sets at Honky Tonks between California, New Mexico, and Texas, Amanda fell in love with the music of The Judds, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Leanne Womack, and Brooks & Dunn, all of which heavily influenced her current sound.  

Her love of Country music led her to chase her dreams in Nashville. Over the next few years, she went through multiple groups, opportunities, and countless hours spent on her craft in Music City. On the brink of letting these long sought-after dreams go, Amanda decided that she needed a change of pace and settled in with her family. After she and her husband welcomed their first child, Amanda was back on stage, this time performing Carrie Underwood songs in a national touring cover band, Blown Away. Their incredible renditions of Underwood’s hits led to an unsolicited and highly coveted spot on Executive Producer Jimmy Fallon’s new show for E!, “Clash of the Cover Bands.” Through Underwood’s iconic songs, Amanda was able to fulfill her love of entertaining and singing, but she felt a calling to again create her own original music. 

July 13, 2024 @ 5:30pm

Jenna Lisa Burns

Jenna’s love of music is as deep as her Texas roots.  Born and raised in the Lone Star State, Jenna has been singing her entire life. Across genres and styles, from musical theater to worship music, Jenna’s vocal talent shines as bright as her smile to her audience.  She will be making her first appearance at the River Music Gathering with cover and gospel tunes that speak from her heart.

July 13, 2024 @ 7:00pm

4K River Ranch welcomes Casey James back as our headliner at the 3nd Annual River Music Gathering. This will be Casey's third straight year at 4K. In 2023 Casey performed his solo acoustic show for us and it was a huge success. James is part of the band Texas Hill who entertained us in 2022 to kick off our first River Music Gathering. James, based out of Nashville, TN, will continue to add to the Red River Music vibe with a little bit of jazz, blues, country and a whole lot of Americana songs. James' latest album is more diverse and yet somehow manages to come together and fit into a style that is pure Casey James. "I'm glad to say that this is the strongest most honest record I've made so far...from my heart to your ears," states James. Join us at 4K River Ranch RV Park & Lodging for a night under the pavilion with Casey James.

Casey James rose to national attention and became a household name overnight as a contestant on American Idol. Using his fierce instrumental skills, emotional tenor and musical talent, he landed high among the finalists, 3rd to be exact. After over a decade of playing shows as a local musician in the DFW area of Texas, James suddenly had opportunities he had only dreamed of.

The success he experienced during the show brought him a recording contract with a major country label. He took the offer, although the tight creative limitations on commercial country overlapped only partially with the music at the center of his soul. James made the opportunity work. He landed hits with “Let’s Don’t Call It A Night” and “Crying on A Suitcase” – however, the three-minute time frames and limits on instrumental playing did not allow him to showcase his artistic vision. Five years and four radio singles later, James left his major label deal with hopes of being able to make music without limitations.

With his 2017 album Strip It Down, he made the blues project he’d always envisioned introducing his music to a whole new demographic, which was well received worldwide. Teaming up with Grammy Award Winner Tom Hambridge was a great start, and James was left with a record that

garnered rave reviews from Blues/Rock/Americana media outlets and fans across the world – with the Rock Doctor raving that that Strip It Down was “one hell of a delightful surprise!” He had finally busted into the scene he’d always wanted to be a part of.

With his 2020 follow-up, If You Don’t Know By Now, James dug in deeper on the genre, exploring its range while setting himself apart as an inspired, melodic guitarist as well as an expressive, soulful vocalist. It’s a stark commitment to a musical form lodged firmly in his soul. James attacked If You Don’t Know By Now with a new level of confidence, thanks in part to his affirming experience with Strip It Down. “We need to remind humanity what music is about,” James says. “It's not about money. It's not about fame. At the end of the day, you can remove all that, take away technology, take away marketing, but the music will remain. It's unkillable. As long as human beings live, music will remain, and that brings me joy.”

When James isn’t touring solo or spending time at home with his wife and three children he is on the road with his side project Texas Hill. Expectations are set high for their sophomore album, recorded in Muscle Shoals earlier this year. Texas Hill’s highly anticipated debut Album Heaven

Down Here was released in 2022. Sounds Like Nashville praised the project, “With its real-lifeinspired

lyricism and multi-genre stylistic influences – which melds soul, R&B, county, southern rock, and even some Memphis blues – Heaven Down Here encapsulates the true spirit of downhome music. It’s an easy listen and has a strong appeal to both country and non-country fans.”

James is in the process of recording an acoustic project, set to be released in summer of 2024. As a result, James’ evolution as an artist has accompanied his personal progress. “I’m thankful to have a dedicated audience that believes in who I am and what I do. I couldn’t ask for more and I’m always excited for what’s next.” At the long-time request of his fans to record an acoustic album, he feels that he is finally in a position to deliver the best versions possible. “I’m beyond excited to finally get this material on a record and to perform it live. Some of the songs will be familiar to my fans and some will be new, but it’s exciting to deliver all of them from the perspective I have right now. A big part of performing is sharing your experience and your heart, and right now I’m the most experienced I’ve been yet.” - Casey James

James’ plans for 2024 include touring both acoustically and with his full band, as well as continuing to tour and work with his fellow bandmates in Texas Hill. Be sure to check him out online and come to a show near you. You won’t be disappointed!

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July 14th, 2024 • 10:30am

Casey James, Amanda Kate Ferris and Michael Smith play gospel music for us this morning. Bring your coffee and enjoy some wonderful praise music at the pavilion here at 4K River Ranch!

July 19, 2024 - 7pm

Michael Smith kicks off our River Music Gathering this year. Bring your own chairs. No animals please. The playground will be closed during the performance. For over 20 years, Michael has made his home in Red River, NM, playing his brand of folky, country Americana to tourists from all over the country. Down home, earthy, and honest is a good way to describe Michael's solo performance. Just him and his guitar, playing original tunes and covers, his flavor of music will bring back memories that you may have forgotten.

August 15-17, 2024

Red River’s 8750′ Festival returns with three days of great music alongside cookoff competitions for BBQ, red chili, and green chile.

August 16, 2024 - 7pm

Michael Smith kicks off our River Music Gathering this year. Bring your own chairs. No animals please. The playground will be closed during the performance. For over 20 years, Michael has made his home in Red River, NM, playing his brand of folky, country Americana to tourists from all over the country. Down home, earthy, and honest is a good way to describe Michael's solo performance. Just him and his guitar, playing original tunes and covers, his flavor of music will bring back memories that you may have forgotten.

August 30, 2024 - 7pm

Michael Smith kicks off our River Music Gathering this year. Bring your own chairs. No animals please. The playground will be closed during the performance. For over 20 years, Michael has made his home in Red River, NM, playing his brand of folky, country Americana to tourists from all over the country. Down home, earthy, and honest is a good way to describe Michael's solo performance. Just him and his guitar, playing original tunes and covers, his flavor of music will bring back memories that you may have forgotten.

September 13, 2024 - 7pm

Michael Smith kicks off our River Music Gathering this year. Bring your own chairs. No animals please. The playground will be closed during the performance. For over 20 years, Michael has made his home in Red River, NM, playing his brand of folky, country Americana to tourists from all over the country. Down home, earthy, and honest is a good way to describe Michael's solo performance. Just him and his guitar, playing original tunes and covers, his flavor of music will bring back memories that you may have forgotten.

September 26-29, 2024

Aspencade Music & Arts Festival is a must-visit fall event in Red River! This boutique festival takes place across four days during the anticipated peak of the aspen changing to their autumn colors. Live music fills the air, and artisan craft vendors fill the park! Our crafts fair features beautiful works from New Mexico and around the Southwest. The crisp fall air and gorgeous mountain scenery complete the setting for this one-of-a-kind festival experience. Celebrate the changing of the season with us in Red River, New Mexico this fall!

September 27, 2024 - 7pm

Michael Smith kicks off our River Music Gathering this year. Bring your own chairs. No animals please. The playground will be closed during the performance. For over 20 years, Michael has made his home in Red River, NM, playing his brand of folky, country Americana to tourists from all over the country. Down home, earthy, and honest is a good way to describe Michael's solo performance. Just him and his guitar, playing original tunes and covers, his flavor of music will bring back memories that you may have forgotten.

October 11-13, 2024

Join us for the 19th Annual Oktoberfest, a three-day celebration featuring the best craft beer, wines, spirits, artisans and food vendors producers, live entertainment, contests, and more! This year, we are expanding the event to include a kid zone, a Red River Showdown viewing area, a judged beard and mustache competition, and more! We look forward to seeing you at Brandenburg Park on October 11th-13th, where locals and out-of-towners can enjoy a family-friendly experience.