Rocky Athas

Palisades Village 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA, United States

Rocky Athas, known by critics and fans as The Texas Tornado, The Malice from Dallas, The Young Eric Clapton and The Last Great Bluesbreaker Guitarist, possesses an arsenal of punishing guitar riffs and catchy hooks that have opened every door. From his first solo album at Willie Nelson's studio with multi-Grammy winning producer, Jim Gaines, to recording with Buddy Miles and SRV's Double Trouble to Glenn Hughes, Joe Walsh and John Mayall, Rocky has a blues rock pedigree that reads like a Who's Who of musicians. You might not remember how to pronounce his name correctly, but you will most certainly remember his playing! With his wonderfully crafted new album, Livin’ My Best Life, Rocky gives his fans “ten bodacious tracks of high octane music” to encourage everyone to live their best lives. The album includes smokin' hot tributes to Jeff Beck and Peter Green and an instant classic performance by John Mayall on harmonica. Rocky delivers this musical message with his trademark soaring guitar pyro-technics, monstrous tone and iconic Texas style.

J.C. Smith Band

Palisades Village 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA, United States

Welcome to the Blues
J.C. Smith Band brings you an electrifying musical experience. With music ranging from Jumpin Blues to Old School Soul, this band can whip the most conservative audience into a crazed dancing machine.

CANCELLED: Roy Rogers & The Delta River Kings

Palisades Village 1960 Squaw Valley Road, Olympic Valley, CA, United States

Roy Rogers is considered one of the Blues scene's preeminent slide guitarist. His distinctive guitar style is instantly recognizable and certainly unforgettable. His haunting and alluring musical renderings are firmly set in the heart of the Delta. John Lee Hooker recognized his slide mastery and recruited Roy to join his Coast to Coast Band, and they blended a superb Blues cocktail and brought their collective talents to Blues fans around the world. This producer of Grammy Award-winning music dazzles his audiences with heartfelt emotion with his articulate technique that satisfies those that long for old school style as well as those that prefer the flash of innovative contemporary Blues. Straight up, Roy Rogers is a modern day Bottleneck slide guitar Master.

Big Blues Bender – Las Vegas

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!

Rory Block – Tribute to Bob Dylan

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

Rory Block – A Blues Legend Pays Tribute to Bob Dylan 🎶

7-time Blues Music Award winner and Gold-recording artist Rory Block is one of the most celebrated voices in American roots music. Widely regarded as the top female performer of traditional country blues, her 36 albums have honored the legends who shaped the genre—many of whom she met and learned from firsthand.

Now, in a powerful new direction, Rory steps away from her Power Women of the Blues series to pay tribute to another musical giant—Bob Dylan. 💫 Raised in the heart of Greenwich Village during the 1960s folk revival, Rory remembers the surreal normalcy of seeing Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, and John Lennon strolling down West 4th Street. Her father’s sandal shop was a hub for local musicians, and the soundtrack of her youth became the foundation for her life's work.

🪕 For this special tribute, Rory performs all the instruments herself—fingerpicked acoustic and slide guitar, bass, and drums—creating raw, intimate, one-of-a-kind renditions of Dylan’s most beloved songs. With her signature raspy vocals, deep blues soul, and emotional authenticity, she reimagines his music with reverence and originality.

✨ “Probably the most persistent and enthusiastic requests from my fans has been to record a Bob Dylan tribute… it had to start by just plugging in the mics and pressing record.” – Rory Block

Come witness a truly special performance by an artist who lives and breathes music. This is not just a show—it’s a heartfelt connection to the past, told through the hands and voice of a living legend

RBS-4th Thursday Roadhouse Blues Jam

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

Join us for a fun evening of jammin' blues at Black Rabbit! Led by Kat Heart

Wild Night – World Class Van Morrison Tribute Band

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

Founded in 2019 by the legendary Gary Coppola (RIP), WILD NIGHT brings the house down with electrifying performances that leave audiences speechless every single time! 🌟 Get ready to be WOWED at every show, every venue! 🎤🎶

MEET OUR WORLD-CLASS MUSICIANS 🎵
Jason Feddy - Lead Vocals 🎙️
This UK-born singer/songwriter has shared stages with icons like Neil Young, Tears for Fears, The Cranberries, Joe Cocker, and Christie Moore. From The London Palladium to Albert Hall, Jason’s voice is pure magic! 🌍✨

Magic Kramer - Guitar & Background Vocals 🎸
A true legend, Magic has jammed with Ray Charles, Stevie Wonder, The Knack, Norah Jones, B.B. King, Diana Krall, Michael MacDonald, Willie Nelson, Bonnie Bramlett, Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), and Philip Bailey (Earth, Wind & Fire)—just to name a few! 🎵🔥

Bobby Pickett - Bass & Background Vocals 🎸
Bobby’s grooves have powered hits with Sugarloaf, Etta James, Chuck Berry, Bo Diddley, Big Joe Turner, The Drifters, The Coasters, Martha Reeves, Bobby Freeman, Greg Allman, and the iconic band Detective. 🎶💪

Chris Ross - Drums 🥁
Chris keeps the beat for legends like Maria Muldaur, Coco Montoya, Lyle Lovett, Mark Chestnutt, Kenny Loggins, John Waite, Three Dog Night, Grammy-winner Pete Anderson, and Hall of Fame singer Sam Moore. 🥁⚡️

Chris Rhyne - Keyboards 🎹
A keyboard maestro, Chris has performed with Santana, Whitney Houston, Jean Luc Ponty, Gino Vannelli, Dianne Reeves, Dave Koz, B.B. King, Buddy Rich, Burt Bacharach, George Benson, and countless others! 🎹🌟

Mel Steinberg - Sax & Flute 🎷
Mel’s soulful sounds have backed Stevie Wonder, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, The Beach Boys, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Little Anthony & the Imperials, Lesley Gore, Sam "The Sham", Joe Williams, and more! 🎷😎

Chris Jennings - Bari Sax 🎷
Chris has played with Martha Reeves, Freddy Cannon, Brian Wilson, José Feliciano, John Entwistle, Carla Olson, Doug Fieger, and even Bob Hope! 🎶🎉

Gary Bivona - Trumpet 🎺
Gary’s trumpet has soared with Tom Jones, The Four Tops, Mel Tormé, and Phil Hartman. He’s also produced tracks for Survivor, Seinfeld, 2½ Men, Hill St. Blues, Frasier, Murphy Brown, Everybody Loves Raymond, and The Tonight Show! 🎺✨

WILD NIGHT is more than a tribute—it’s a soul-shaking experience! Come see us and feel the Van Morrison vibe like never before! 🎸🎤

Carnaval – Santana Tribute

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

Rebranded and reborn, CARNAVAL! is made up of San Francisco Bay Area’s top musicians — seasoned pros who’ve spent decades honing their craft to bring the legendary sound of Santana to life. 🎸🎶

You’ll hear all the hits — from the iconic early classics to today’s fan favorites — performed with the same soul, passion, and fiery Latin rock energy that made Santana a global sensation. 🥁💃🎤

CARNAVAL! faithfully recreates the drive, the sound, and the spirit that’s made Santana’s music a rock 'n' roll staple for over five decades. 🕊️🌎

“This is perhaps one of the best — if not the best — Santana tribute band in the San Francisco Bay Area.”— Raul Rekow (RIP), Percussionist for Santana (1976–2013)

✨ Experience the legacy. Feel the music. Join the CARNAVAL! ✨