Live Blues Music

Name: Big Blues Bender – Las Vegas
Start: 2025-09-04T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2025-09-07T23:59:59+00:00
Location: Westgate Las Vegas

March 2025
Vanessa Collier

March 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Nashville Social Club 1105 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV, United States

Get ready for an unforgettable night as blues powerhouse Vanessa Collier brings her electrifying talent to Nashville Social Club. Known for her fiery saxophone skills and soulful vocals, Collier has captivated audiences worldwide with her unique blend of blues, funk, and soul. A multi-award-winning artist, she combines technical skill with passionate energy, delivering a live performance that resonates deeply with fans of all ages.

Collier's show is more than just music—it’s an experience. Her charismatic stage presence and genuine connection with the crowd make each performance feel intimate and inspiring. Whether she’s belting out a powerful ballad or shredding on her sax, Vanessa Collier promises a night of raw emotion, high-energy grooves, and an unforgettable celebration of the blues.
Kat Heart Blues Jam

March 3, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Black Rabbit 401 E 4th St, Reno, NV, United States

Come on out and play with your friends! Kat Heart will be hosting a come-one-come-all Blues Jam right here on the black rabbit stage. Basic backing instruments are provided, including drums, guitar, and bass, although you should feel free to bring your own. All stages of musical skill welcome! Come play with us!

We have been having so much fun at these Blues Jams! Check out Kat Heart on facebook or instagram to get an idea of what this evening might look like,
April 2025
Blues & Old School Country Pickin’ Party with Mighty Mike Schermer

April 23, 2025 @ 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Mountain Music Parlor 735 S Center Street, Reno, NV, United States

Let the good times roll at Mighty Mike’s Blues & Old School Country Jam Session! Easy pickin’ on simple 3 & 4 chord songs by such blues greats as Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Jimmy Reed. Old country tunes by the likes of Willie Nelson, Buck Owens, Merle Haggard and George Jones.

Acoustic instruments preferred but electric through a small amp is ok. Just be respectful of your volume & turn down when asked to! VOCALISTS WELCOME TOO!

“Mighty” Mike Schermer, veteran blues man for over 30 years has toured and recorded with legendary figures like Bonnie Raitt, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Charlie Musselwhite, Jimmy Rogers, Pinetop Perkins, Hubert Sumlin and so many more.

This is a great opportunity for you to play blues and country songs in a relaxed setting, led by a great performer and teacher. Whatever level you’re at now, take it up to the next one and with the sage advice and guidance of a seasoned pro!

Gonna be soooo fun y’all!
Mighty Mike Schermer & His All-Star Band Featuring QuiQue Gomez

April 26, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mountain Music Parlor 735 S Center Street, Reno, NV, United States

Triple threat guitarist, singer and songwriter Mighty Mike Schermer has over 30 years experience touring and recording with such legends as Bonnie Raitt, Elvin Bishop, Marcia Ball, Howard Tate, Charlie Musselwhite and many, many more! He is a master of nearly every style of American music whose songs run the gamut from blues to soul to jazz to country to rock&roll and beyond! Schermer is a confident, dynamic frontman and entertainer with 9 critically acclaimed albums and over 8000 live performances in 25 countries under his belt. His energetic shows leave his audiences happily exhausted and begging for more!

Quique Gomez has been touring Europe and the US nonstop for nearly 20 years. He has recorded blues albums with guitarists Little Charlie Baty, Duke Robillard, Kid Andersen and more, as well as an album of classic swing music with The Bob Sands Big Band. His vocals and harmonica playing are smooth and silky, but he can also get down and dirty with the best of them. It will surely be a treat to have this international talent onstage in Midtown Reno!

Mighty Mike’s last show at MMP sold out so DON’T WAIT! Get your tickets now!
May 2025
Fort Bragg Blues Festival

May 2, 2025 @ 5:30 pm - May 5, 2025 @ 6:00 pm

Fort Bragg, CA Fort Bragg, CA, Fort Bragg, CA, United States

Get ready to groove as the City of Fort Bragg hosts its first-ever Fort Bragg Blues Festival, May 2–4, 2025. This three-day event will bring both notable and up-and-coming blues musicians to the heart of downtown, promising a weekend of soulful tunes, delicious food, and coastal charm. The festival kicks off on one of our popular "First Fridays," when shops and galleries stay open late, and the streets are filled with visitors and locals alike!

This festival features eight rockin' bands (see the inspiring lineup below) and lots of opportunities for community involvement. Friday and Saturday performances are within walking distance of the CBD (Central Business District), while Sunday's event, "Lazy Sunday: Food Trucks, Brews & Blues," is outdoors at our CV Starr Community Center; don't forget your lounge chairs!

See the entire weekend schedule here: https://fortbraggblues.com

Tickets now ON SALE and include an All-Access Pass (which includes access to all shows except the intimate VIP Event at The Weller House, plus early entry and logo'd merch) with an early-bird price of only $200 until March 15th at midnight! (Inventory is limited; the price jumps to $240 after the March 15th deadline.) Individual tickets for each performance range from $35 to $85.

We hope you can join us for the Biggest Little Blues Festival on the Mendocino Coast!

TICKETS NOW ON SALE!
June 2025
Kat Heart Blues Jam

June 2, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Black Rabbit 401 E 4th St, Reno, NV, United States
The Blues Monsters

June 13, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Midtown Spirits Wine & Bites 1527 South Virginia Street, Reno, United States
The Blues Monsters

June 14, 2025 @ 8:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Midtown Spirits Wine & Bites 1527 South Virginia Street, Reno, United States
Ana Popovic

June 27, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Nashville Social Club 1105 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV, United States

https://anapopovic.com/tour
September 2025
Big Blues Bender – Las Vegas

September 4, 2025 - September 7, 2025

Westgate Las Vegas , United States

Behold, The Big Blues Bender!
The Big Blues Bender returns to the Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino, on September 4-7, 2025.

Get ready for a musical vacation of a lifetime! 6 stages, 4 days & nights of round the clock world class blues music, all within a four-star Las Vegas resort!

Say goodbye to port-a-potties, say no more to roasting in an open field all day. At the Bender, your private oasis awaits! Dip back to your room for a power nap or a bathroom break. Enjoy a fine dinner in the steakhouse or play a few hands of blackjack, all within paces of the entertainment! Comfort, convenience, and world class entertainment is the hallmark of the Big Blues Bender. Join us, and you’ll see why our motto is “Everything, An Elevator Ride Away!®”

Gather your crew and join us for a Bender!

Live Blues Music

March 2025

Kat Heart Blues Jam

April 2025

Blues & Old School Country Pickin’ Party with Mighty Mike Schermer

Mighty Mike Schermer & His All-Star Band Featuring QuiQue Gomez

May 2025

Fort Bragg Blues Festival

June 2025

Kat Heart Blues Jam

The Blues Monsters

The Blues Monsters

September 2025

Big Blues Bender – Las Vegas

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