Veteran musician Paul Covarelli has established himself as a driving force in the northern Nevada's musical community. A talented guitarist and vocalist, he started the group Jo Mama over 20 years ago and also plays with other groups in the area covering Jazz, Swing, Blues, Latin and more styles.

The Carson Valley Inn features ongoing nightly free live entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge with no cover charge and no drink minimum. Entertainment hours are Sunday through Wednesday from 6:00 to 10 p.m., Thursday from 8:00 p.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to 1 a.m. Live Entertainment gives way to NFL Football on the big screen HDTV Sunday and Monday evenings starting September 11.