*This page--like the vast majority of pages within this website--is updated regularly, and will include the most up-to-date information possible regarding Carlos Steele (solo)/Carlos Steele Band performances. [Past performances/event dates will generally remain on this page alongside upcoming events.]

++LISTED (in detail) DIRECTLY BELOW ARE PAST AND UPCOMING SOLO & BAND PERFORMANCES BY CARLOS STEELE/THE CARLOS STEELE BAND, IN BULK (respectively)

+++LISTED (in detail) IN THE “UPCOMING & PAST PERFORMANCES” TAB BELOW ARE PAST AND UPCOMING SOLO & BAND PERFORMANCES BY CARLOS STEELE/THE CARLOS STEELE BAND, INDIVIDUALLY (respectively)

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CARLOS STEELE - SKY RAILWAY TRAIN PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE

JULY - SEPTEMBER 2025

ALL OF THE BELOW DATES DENOTE CONFIRMED CARLOS STEELE PERFORMANCES ON THE SKY RAILWAY ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT TRAIN VENUE, BASED OUT OF SANTA FE, NEW MEXICO.  (CERTAIN OF THESE BOOKINGS MAY BE SPECIFIED UNDER THE 'UPCOMING PERFORMANCES' TAB BELOW.)

CARLOS STEELE BAND – EARLY FALL 2026 A.B.Q. SHOWS

LOCAL SEPTEMBER & EARLY OCTOBER SHOWS OF 2026

** FULL-BAND PERFORMANCES (UNLESS MARKED OTHERWISE) **

(ALL OF THESE BOOKINGS SHOULD BE SPECIFIED UNDER THE 'UPCOMING PERFORMANCES' TAB BELOW.)

CARLOS STEELE BAND – 2025 A.B.Q., NM SHOWS


(*listed as highlight gigs completely open to the public)

(ALL OF THESE BOOKINGS SHOULD BE SPECIFIED UNDER THE 'UPCOMING PERFORMANCES' TAB BELOW.)

**UPCOMING & PAST SHOWS/GIGS** (make sure to check-in here for details regarding upcoming (and past) events)

Previous events

Date Event Location
(MDT, UTC-06) (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at Launchpad (alongside Deadpayphones, Touch Up, and Olivia!) Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
 — (PDT, UTC-07)  — (PDT, UTC-07) Carlos Steele - Live at Pour House on the 4th of July (Oceanside) [alongside Patrick Lanzetta & No Voodoo Here!] Pour House - Oceanside, Oceanside, CA 92054 Pour House - Oceanside, Oceanside, CA 92054
 — (MDT, UTC-06)  — (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live on the Sky Railway (Sunset Serenade) The Sky Railway Train (based in Santa Fe, NM), Santa Fe, NM 87501 The Sky Railway Train (based in Santa Fe, NM), Santa Fe, NM 87501
(MDT, UTC-06) (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at Launchpad (alongside Blot Xenia, ShyGuy Band, and Violet Rising!) Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
(MDT, UTC-06) (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live (with band) at A.B.Q. 'NO KINGS' Protest (03/28/26) Montgomery Park, Albuquerque, NM 87110 Montgomery Park, Albuquerque, NM 87110
(MDT, UTC-06) (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at Launchpad (alongside Declan O'Reilly & The Trouble + Toni & The Kickback Counselors!) Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
 — (MDT, UTC-06)  — (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live (with band) at *private event* (03/23/26) Albuquerque, New Mexico Albuquerque, New Mexico
(MST, UTC-07) (MST, UTC-07) Carlos Steele - Live at Launchpad (alongside Saint Julep, Anti-Gravity Love Machine, and Ditch Dog!) Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
 — (MST, UTC-07)  — (MST, UTC-07) Carlos Steele - Live at Effingbar & Grill *NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW/HANG* (3-hr set) Effingbar, Albuquerque, NM 87120 Effingbar, Albuquerque, NM 87120
 — (MST, UTC-07)  — (MST, UTC-07) Carlos Steele - Live at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden (Pavilion) The Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Santa Fe, NM 87505 The Santa Fe Botanical Garden, Santa Fe, NM 87505
 — (MST, UTC-07)  — (MST, UTC-07) Carlos Steele - Live at Moonlight Lounge (opening for Levi Platero!) Moonlight Lounge (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Moonlight Lounge (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
(MST, UTC-07) (MST, UTC-07) Carlos Steele - Live at Launchpad (alongside Possum Party, ShyGuy Band, and The Illegal Aliens!) Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
 — (MDT, UTC-06)  — (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at Marble Brewing (Downtown) [opening for Jacob Shije Trio!] Marble Brewery (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Marble Brewery (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
 — (MDT, UTC-06)  — (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at the New Mexico State Fair (full-band performance) [happening live from the Main Pavilion Stage!] The Expo NM - Home of the New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM 87108 The Expo NM - Home of the New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM 87108
 — (MDT, UTC-06)  — (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at the New Mexico State Fair (solo performance) [happening live from the Beer Garden!] The Expo NM - Home of the New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM 87108 The Expo NM - Home of the New Mexico State Fair, Albuquerque, NM 87108
(MDT, UTC-06) (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at Launchpad (opening for Turquoise Steel & Levi Platero!) Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Launchpad ABQ (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
 — (MDT, UTC-06)  — (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at Marble Brewing (Downtown) [afternoon show] Marble Brewery (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Marble Brewery (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
(MDT, UTC-06) (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at Marble Brewing (Downtown) [opening for Felix Y Los Gatos!] Marble Brewery (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102 Marble Brewery (Downtown), Albuquerque, NM 87102
 — (MDT, UTC-06)  — (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live on the Sky Railway (Sunset Serenade) The Sky Railway Train (based in Santa Fe, NM), Santa Fe, NM 87501 The Sky Railway Train (based in Santa Fe, NM), Santa Fe, NM 87501
 — (MDT, UTC-06)  — (MDT, UTC-06) Carlos Steele - Live at The Box's Second Saturdays (April 2025) The Box Performance Space (Downtown ABQ), Albuquerque, NM 87102 The Box Performance Space (Downtown ABQ), Albuquerque, NM 87102

Previous events

G'yet r'yeady, eyer-ee-body!! The 'C.S. BYAND' is hittin' the LP stage again (this time alongside supporting artists Deadpayphones, Touch Up, and new A.B.Q. "indie sleaze band": Olivia)! The night should be alive as ever, and merch is intended to be sold. Make sure to roll through for this one (even though it will be happenin' on a Thursday night). In fact, what better to do in Burque on a Thursday night!?!! Hope to see all you ass-kickers there....

Doors at 7PM. ;))))

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Well... we're doin' it, y'all! We gonna be out here spending a little time along the beautiful OCEANSIDE coast--I'm gonna be cranking out a sweet little in-between-the-buzz solo sesh, following after the awesomely talented Patrick Lanzetta, and setting the stage for the great John Glaspie of "NO VOODOO HERE" (based out of Fresno, CA). For anybody who can catch this one--it will be, as usual: a rockkkkiiinnnn' fun time!! Hope to see you there (whoever you are). Big shoutout to Pour House (+management attached), and to my cuzzos Gage & Amber DeVolk for making this bill a reality. Much love--forever and always. <3

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Carlos Steele - Live on the Sky Railway (Sunset Serenade)

 — (MDT, UTC-06) — (MDT, UTC-06)

The Sky Railway Train (based in Santa Fe, NM), 430 W Manhattan Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

One of various gigs taking place on the Sky Railway this month! Aboard the Sky Railway--a vintage locomotive series that offers a wide variety of sights to see, drinks/snacks to savor, and music and entertainment to experience, all the while transporting its passengers to gorgeous niches of the Southwest's distinct and richly historical desert--you can not only hear great music from various local (and traveling) artists, but see and explore parts of N.M. that, perhaps, you'd never guess were out there...

Buy tickets at www.skyrailway.com, and come aboard a truly lovely and engaging and fun New Mexican experience.

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The C.S. Band is doin' a little headliner gig gah-dangit (at one of our favorite watering holes in town)! So come out, get your minds blown, and--of course--your guts busted, by said trio and supporting ABQ shredders: Blot Xenia, ShyGuy, and Violet Rising. Doors will crack open at 7PM, and we'll be on around 10. It'll be a blast, and we hope you come catch us so... you can see some new tricks we've had up-our-sleeves: be UNLEASHED! ;) Lots of love. See U there...

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Come hither and join THE C.S. BAND for a righteous live set, taking place at Montgomery Park on Mar. 28, 2026, where the high-energy riff-hungry trio will be jamming loud and proud in support of the nationwide 'No Kings in America' protests. We'll be playing alongside other local Burque bands, including ShyGuy, The Illegal Aliens, and more! Sure hope to see you there, and hope that you're as riled-up as we are about... well. You know who ... ;) Mr. Onald-Day-Ucking-Fay-Ump-Tray. #NoKings!!!!

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Whhhoooaaahhh! The C.S. Band is back to rock out at A.B.Q.'s historic Launchpad: Mar. 27, 2026! Alongside Declan O'Reilly & The Trouble, the "Carlos Steeles" will be supporting the album release show curated, developed, and delivered by Toni Artiaga and his band: The Kickback Counselors. The night will be magic--so don't stay home, and come out and have a kickass time with all who will be keeping the night and music (and party) alive. See you there. (Seriously, see you there gahd-dang-it.) Doors at 7PM!!

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For this early 2026 Carlos Steele Band gig, the boys will be back in town and out of hiding for a gut-busting return to the Launchpad stage, performing alongside rock-and-rollers: Saint Julep, Antigravitylovemachine, and Ditch Dog Band. Come out & bang your heads with us; we're up second for this lineup. Hope to see you all out in your elements ((;

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Carlos Steele - Live at Effingbar & Grill *NEW YEAR'S EVE SHOW/HANG* (3-hr set)

 — (MST, UTC-07) — (MST, UTC-07)

Effingbar, 5300 Sequoia Rd NW (Unit P), Albuquerque, NM 87120

It's NEW YEAR'S EVE!! So, come out, grab some food/drinks, and have some serious fun with The Carlos Steele Band, as they hold down the groove for ya from 5-8pm down at Effingbar & Grill (Westside ABQ). We'll be rocking hard (but keeping it light'n'easy at the same time). Hope to see you there! ;)) Let's celebrate the end of 2025, and the upcoming arrival of 2026 together...

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Carlos Steele - Live at the Santa Fe Botanical Garden (Pavilion)

 — (MST, UTC-07) — (MST, UTC-07)

The Santa Fe Botanical Garden, 715 Camino Lejo, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Please come hither and enjoy some post-Christmas tunes, delivered through a cathartic and soothing (and, of course, bluesy) solo holiday performance by Carlos Steele, which will be happening live from the Santa Fe Botanical Garden from 4:30-7:30pm *(in the Pavilion).

(This event will be part of the La Luz de las Noches winter festival, for which tickets can be purchased at https://visitsfbg.org.)

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Carlos Steele - Live at Moonlight Lounge (opening for Levi Platero!)

 — (MST, UTC-07) — (MST, UTC-07)

Moonlight Lounge (Downtown), 120 Central Ave SW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

For a raw and howling hour in time, catch The Carlos Steele Band perform a rocked-out mixture of original songs and arranged covers--at points manic and other points stomping and whirling and scratchy--as they open the Moonlight Lounge stage for Southwestern guitar king Levi Platero (and his band).

*Tickets at the door: $15.00 **21-years & up show; have ID present

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This bill marks an all-new kind of live musical experience involving The Carlos Steele Band. We're absolutely thrilled to share the historic Launchpad stage with local Albuquerque talent: Possum Party, ShyGuy, and The Illegal Aliens! All of the aforementioned bands supporting us on this bill offer their own distinct musical identities and unique deliveries of the core music genre shared between all four groups mentioned: rock-and-roll. Make sure to come out and experience an unforgettably raucous and fun and energetic night in downtown Burque! *CARLOS STEELE BAND ON AT 8PM, DOORS AT 7PM.**

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Carlos Steele - Live at Marble Brewing (Downtown) [opening for Jacob Shije Trio!]

 — (MDT, UTC-06) — (MDT, UTC-06)

Marble Brewery (Downtown), 111 Marble Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

The Carlos Steele Band will be, for a fiery hour in the Albuquerque night, taking to the Marble Downtown stage this 3rd of October, opening for the lovely Jacob Shije Trio. With the latter headliner filling the night with what is sure to be an eclectic-electrical mixture of original songs, classic rock tunes, and a 50s-based sound, rooted by the likes of Eddie Cochran, Ritchie Valens, and early echoes of the world-changing Beatles, The C.S. Band is so excited to set the night ablaze with a solid dose of rock and... well, rock. Can't wait to see you there! (No entry fee on this one.)

(More information available at www.marblebrewery.com.)

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The second of TWO Carlos Steele performances to take place at the 2025 New Mexico State Fair, held at the Expo NM's fairgrounds.

This show will be performed by the full CARLOS STEELE BAND, and taking place from 10-11am (MST) AT THE MAIN PAVILION STAGE, SET-UP ON THE MIDWAY NEAR THE MAIN EXIT POINT (ACROSS FROM THE BEER GARDEN). Please come out & enjoy the morning/day/night, and all the festivities, music, and fun (and funnel cakes and elotes and turkey legs and mini donuts) abroad!

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The first of TWO Carlos Steele performances to take place at the 2025 New Mexico State Fair, held at the Expo NM's fairgrounds.

This show will be performed solo and acoustically by C.S., and taking place from 9-10:30pm (MST) AT THE BEER GARDEN, SET-UP ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE MIDWAY THAN THE MAIN PAVILION STAGE (ACROSS FROM THE HISPANIC CENTER). Please come out & enjoy the night, festivities, music, and fun (and funnel cakes and elotes and turkey legs and mini donuts)!

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A once-in-a-lifetime type of 'Carlos Steele' show, as the man himself (and friends) will be opening for blues-rock groups Turquoise Steel, and the legendary Levi Platero Band (Platero a gifted guitarist, and true hero of Steele's). Come out and hear a fiery set from C.S. and his band, featuring a mixture of molten rock, softer ballads, and a special cover tune (or two). You won't wanna miss this one. Period--the end!

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Carlos Steele - Live at Marble Brewing (Downtown) [afternoon show]

 — (MDT, UTC-06) — (MDT, UTC-06)

Marble Brewery (Downtown), 111 Marble Ave NW, Albuquerque, NM 87102

A super exciting show, as I'll be playing a full 2-hr show with my own band at the lovely local attraction that is Marble Brewery (Downtown)! Come and enjoy what is sure to be a memorable and energized and exciting afternoon of music, drinks, great food (from local food truck vendors), friendship (and more).

(More information available at www.marblebrewery.com.)

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A super exciting show, as I'll be opening up for New Mexican legend Felix Peralta, and his band, FELIX Y LOS GATOS, at the lovely local attraction that is Marble Brewery (Downtown)! Come and enjoy what is sure to be a memorable and energized and exciting night of music, drinks, great food (from local food truck vendors), friendship (and more).

(More information available at www.marblebrewery.com.)

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Carlos Steele - Live on the Sky Railway (Sunset Serenade)

 — (MDT, UTC-06) — (MDT, UTC-06)

The Sky Railway Train (based in Santa Fe, NM), 430 W Manhattan Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501

One of various gigs taking place on the Sky Railway this month! Aboard the Sky Railway--a vintage locomotive series that offers a wide variety of sights to see, drinks/snacks to savor, and music and entertainment to experience, all the while transporting its passengers to gorgeous niches of the Southwest's distinct and richly historical desert--you can not only hear great music from various local (and traveling) artists, but see and explore parts of N.M. that, perhaps, you'd never guess were out there...

Buy tickets at www.skyrailway.com, and come aboard a truly lovely and engaging and fun New Mexican experience.

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A small, solo jam (booked in collaboration with The Box downtown as part of the newly curated "Second Saturdays" monthly events), in which food trucks, beverages, and various musical/entertainment acts welcome all locals and non-local acquaintances to come out and hang and enjoy the unfolding of the Burque-night ahead. Come breathe in the sweet New Mexican air, and enjoy yourself. It's bound to be a fun time!

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