Music notes

Congratulations are in order for Nick Ramirez, who recently became the first person ever to receive a music grant from the Sierra Arts Foundation. … The Saddle Tramps will give a whole new meaning to the word “hoedown” June 15 when they take the stage with “traileresque” strippers at Sun Valley Bar. Dubbed “The Sun Valley Ho Down,” the show starts at 9 p.m. and the cover is $5. … Vote for your favorite open mic-ers at the Artists’ Playroom June 17 at the Zephyr Lounge. Nominees will then compete for cash at Best of the Artists’ Playroom, starting at 8 p.m. June 30.