Music scene · Lovington

Lovington is the Lea County seat in southeastern New Mexico, surrounded by oilfield and ranching country. Music here is small-town and practical: school bands, church choirs, country and tejano acts at local bars, and fairground events.

Gigs take place at local bars and restaurants, the high school auditorium, church fellowship halls, the county fairgrounds, and American Legion halls. Community celebrations fill park pavilions on weekends. Larger venues are in Hobbs or Carlsbad.

Local and regional artists perform in Lovington, while musicians from the nearby Hobbs and Carlsbad scene occasionally stop through.

Get involved with school music programs and church music ministries. Play at county fair events and local restaurants. To build a real gig schedule, network in Hobbs and Carlsbad and make the short drive when opportunities come up.