Name: RBS – 2nd Annual Cruisin’ The Blues
Start: 2025-11-08T17:30:00+00:00
End: 2025-11-08T21:30:00+00:00
Location: National Automobile Museum

September 2025
September 4 - September 7

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!
September 13 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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
September 25 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

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
September 26 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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! 🎸🎤
September 27 @ 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Garage Jam & Baroo Brothers – Somersett

Somersett 1655 Verdi Vista Court, Reno, NV, United States

Local Jam - You're Invited!
September 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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! ✨
October 2025
October 12 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Lead Dog Brewing Blues Jam – 2nd & 4th Sundays

Lead Dog Brewing 415 E 4th Street, Reno, NV, United States

We've joined with Lead Dog Brewery to bring you even more blues jam opportunities. Produced by Kat (Heart) & Erick, musicians of all levels are invited to join in. This is a free event and open to the public. A great selection of craft brews and other libations are available for purchase.
October 26 @ 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Lead Dog Brewing Blues Jam – 2nd & 4th Sundays

Lead Dog Brewing 415 E 4th Street, Reno, NV, United States

We are excited to pair with Lead Dog Brewing and Kat (Heart) and Erick to bring even more blues jam opportunities to Reno! Musicians of all levels are welcome to join in, and of course they'll need an audience of blues lovers :). The event is free and open to the public, and Lead Dog offers a great selection of craft beers and other libations for purchase.
November 2025
November 4 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

RBS 1st Mondays Road House Jam

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

Reno Blues Society and Black Rabbit bring local talent together to entertain with an energetic, spontaneous live Blues Jam. This event is free to the public, but donations for Reno Blues Society Music Grants Program are greatly appreciated. Reno Blues Society has been ‘Keeping the Blues Alive’ in Northern Nevada for 32 years with the help of many volunteers. Visit RenoBlues.org to join or learn more. Black Rabbit provides unique beverages, including non-alcoholic choices, of dry honey cider from local honey, delicious meat pastries and fresh packaged honey. visit blackrabbitmeads.com
November 8 @ 5:30 pm - 9:30 pm

RBS – 2nd Annual Cruisin’ The Blues

National Automobile Museum 1 Museum Drive, Reno, NV, United States

Multiple award-winning, California-based blues and rock sensation Tommy Castro is the guiatar slinging, soul-singing leader of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers. He’s released 17 previous albums over the course of his four-decade career. Each release features its own individual sound and style, ranging from horn-fueled R&B to piping hot blues and soul to fiery, stripped-down rock ‘n’ roll . With his new album, Closer To The Bone, Castro has returned to his roots, delivering what he calls “a real blues record, the way they would have made them back in the day.” Closer To The Bone is the most unvarnished, straight-ahead blues release of Castro’s career, one that bristles with every ounce of his dynamic energy and raw emotion.

Castro received his fourth prestigious and coveted Blues Music Award for B.B. King Entertainer of the Year in 2023. He’s taken home a total of 10 Blues Music Awards and is among the genre’s most decorated artists. Castro’s relentless road-dog approach-gig after gig, 150 nights a year – continues to earn him loyal, lifelong fans everywhere he plays. The Washington Post says Castro is “phenomenal and funky” with “soulful vocals and inspired blues guitar.” Famed guitarist Joe Bonamassa says “Tommy has always been top of the heap among blues guitar players. He always puts on a great show.”

Big Blues Bender – Las Vegas

RBS-4th Thursday Roadhouse Blues Jam

Garage Jam & Baroo Brothers – Somersett

Lead Dog Brewing Blues Jam – 2nd & 4th Sundays

Lead Dog Brewing Blues Jam – 2nd & 4th Sundays

RBS 1st Mondays Road House Jam

RBS – 2nd Annual Cruisin’ The Blues

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