Polecat Tavern Outdoor Summer Concert Series

Polecat Tavern at 260 W Winnie Lane in Carson City is thrilled to announce their 2nd annual Polecat Summer Concert Series in the Parking Lot this summer. The series starts on Saturday, June 6 th with the rocking sounds of The Gary Wheeler Band, and runs every Saturday Night at 7pm through August 29 th when Gardnerville based Funk-ProgressiveReggae-Space Rock Local Anthology will close the series. Check out polecattavern.com/ for the full lineup.
There will be a large canopy set up, and tables and chairs will be available, but the staff urges you to bring your own camp chairs 'cause it tends to fill up fast. You are encouraged to bring a picnic basket or you can order food in for delivery, (no outside alcohol allowed) and there will be plenty of beverages and snacks available to purchase. There's even a rumor that there will be frozen margaritas this year!
Polecat Tavern is a “Place for Music” located on West Winnie Lane in the old Lamplighter location. The owners Keith Alan Barnett, an internationally known musician who performs at many local venues, and his wife Chrissi Barnett , a bookkeeper and graphic artist, opened Polecat Tavern almost two and ½ years ago on December 14th , 2023, just a day after Keith turned 65. “Most people think about retiring at age 65, but I started a new business.” Keith says laughing. “It's been great though, I never knew there was so much talent in the area.”
Polecat Tavern opens at 2pm daily, and has live music up to 5 nights a week with Open Mics, Acoustic Jams, & Karaoke, on Thursdays, Fridays, & Sundays. Solos, Duos, Trios, and full bands play every Saturday night. The stage is always available whenever there's nothing scheduled, and lots of musicians will come in and jam or rehearse, so you never know who you might catch playing when you come in.
“We've expanded into the next suite in the center and now have pool tables and a board game & puzzle table. We also have casino video games at the bar with poker, black jack and more. Since we are non-smoking, it's an comfortable alternative place to game without all that casino smoke and noise.” Keith says there's also a Gaming Happy Hour from 4 to 8 every night with specials when certain gaming combos are hit.
Our customers have referred to Polecat as the local 'Cheers Bar” as well as a “Working Man's” tavern. Many tell staff that this is their home away from home. It's so comfortable, welcoming and fun to come in and chat with staff and friends. Don't forget the Happy Hour from 3-5pm daily, where domestic beer and well beverages are only $3 each.