blues music Carson City

Name: Matt Schofield
Start: 2026-09-11T19:30:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-11T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Nashville Social Club

September 2025
Wild Night – World Class Van Morrison Tribute Band

September 26, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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! 🎸🎤
November 2025
Coco Montoya

November 19, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

“Just play what you feel, be real about it, and enjoy yourself.” Those words from blues legend Albert Collins shaped the career of award-winning guitarist and singer Coco Montoya.

Born in Santa Monica, California, Coco started out as a drummer before being discovered by Collins, who not only hired him but mentored him on guitar. Later, British icon John Mayall recruited Montoya into his famed Bluesbreakers, following in the footsteps of Eric Clapton, Peter Green, and Mick Taylor. Ten years on the road with Mayall cemented Coco’s reputation as one of the most dynamic players of his generation. 🎶

In 1995, Coco launched his solo career with Gotta Mind To Travel, instantly winning the Blues Music Award for Best New Artist. Since then, his incendiary guitar work and soul-powered vocals have kept him at the top of the blues world, with a string of acclaimed albums on Alligator Records and Ruf Records. His newest release, Writing On The Wall, produced by Grammy-winner Tony Braunagel, is already being hailed as one of his finest. The album features his powerhouse touring band—keyboardist Jeff Paris, bassist Nathan Brown, and drummer Rena Beavers—as well as special guests like Lee Roy Parnell and Ronnie Baker Brooks. 🎸🔥

Over the decades, Coco has shared his music across the globe—touring everywhere from the U.S. to Europe, South America, and beyond. His live shows are legendary, leaving audiences electrified and inspired. 🌍✨
Tinsley Ellis

November 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Get ready for a soul-stirring night with Tinsley Ellis, the Atlanta-born blues powerhouse known for his spine-tingling guitar work and gritty, heartfelt vocals. With over 40 years of worldwide touring and 21 albums under his belt, Ellis now delivers his most personal work yet—Naked Truth, his first-ever solo acoustic album.

🎶 Steeped in the folk-blues traditions of Son House, Robert Johnson, and Leo Kottke, Ellis strips his sound down to the bone—just two guitars and a whole lotta soul. Each song is raw, real, and packed with road-worn wisdom.

🪕 From foot-stomping originals to haunting instrumentals and Delta classics, Ellis’ masterful slide guitar and full-throated vocals will grab you by the heart and never let go.

✨ What They’re Saying:

“An exciting, emotional guitarist and a strong, evocative songwriter… One of modern blues’ greatest performers.” – Vintage Guitar

“A legend of American blues music… An American music treasure… Ellis delivers a sermon on the power and glory of the blues.” – Premier Guitar

“Powerful, spine-tingling guitar and gritty, soulful vocals.” – Relix

🎟️ Don’t miss this rare chance to experience Tinsley Ellis up close and unplugged—a night of music that’s honest, electrifying, and unforgettable.
Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings

November 29, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

"Roy Rogers means the modern master in the art of slide guitar… astonishing versatility." – All Music Guide

"That’s not a slide on Roy Rogers’ pinky; it’s a time machine." – Guitar Player

Get ready for an unforgettable night with Roy Rogers, one of the world’s preeminent Delta slide guitar masters. With 20+ acclaimed recordings, 8 Grammy nominations, and collaborations with legends like John Lee Hooker, Bonnie Raitt, Carlos Santana, Béla Fleck, Allen Toussaint, Sammy Hagar, and Ray Manzarek, Roy delivers searing, soulful, and high-energy performances that have rocked stages from New Orleans Jazz Fest to Montreux.

After joining Bonnie Raitt for 25+ shows on her Just Like That... tour in 2023, Roy continues to perform solo and with his powerhouse band, The Delta Rhythm Kings, into 2025.

🔥 THE BAND 🔥

Steve Ehrmann – Bass 🎵Milwaukee-born bluesman who’s played with John Lee Hooker, Elvin Bishop, Coco Montoya, Charlie Musselwhite, and many more. Steve’s been a Delta Rhythm King since the mid-70s.
Kevin Hayes – Drums 🥁Former drummer for The Robert Cray Band (20 years, 9 albums, 1 Grammy). Has also recorded/performed with B.B. King, John Lee Hooker, Van Morrison, Etta James, and others.
Ralph Baglio – Road Manager 🎤Bay Area music veteran since the ‘60s, Ralph has been with Roy since 1990—guitarist, gear master, and keeper of the band’s road stories.
⭐ PRAISE FOR ROY ROGERS ⭐

"Rogers is one of the best slide guitarists on the planet." – New Orleans Times-Picayune
"Sounds the way good bourbon tastes – smooth with a kick." – Spin
"One of the rare guitar heroes who values feeling over flash." – Rolling Stone
March 2026
Tommy Castro and The Painkillers

March 1 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Blues-rock powerhouse Tommy Castro & The Painkillers are bringing their “Closer To The Bone” Tour to The Swan Music Hall for one unforgettable night of soul, swagger, and seriously good vibes.

With his smoking-hot guitar work, impassioned vocals, and high-energy stage presence, Tommy Castro has earned his place among the greats. Backed by his exceptional band—Randy McDonald (bass), Michael Emerson (keys), and Bowen Brown (drums)—Castro delivers a live show that’s pure fire 🔥 … a masterclass in blues, R&B, and rock ’n’ roll.

🎶 Winner of multiple Blues Music Awards, including B.B. King Entertainer of the Year (2023), Tommy’s career spans over four decades and 17 acclaimed albums. Known for his relentless touring schedule—over 150 shows a year—he’s a performer who gives everything on stage, night after night.

The band’s brand-new album, Closer To The Bone (Alligator Records, 2025), takes Castro back to his roots with what he calls “a real blues record.” Expect searing originals like “Ain’t Worth the Heartache” and “Crazy Woman Blues,” plus deep cuts from legends like Magic Slim, Johnny Nitro, and Eddie Taylor. Recorded at California’s legendary Greaseland Studio, the album features guest appearances by Rick Estrin, Chris Cain, Billy Branch, and more. 🎷🎹
Vanessa Collier

March 27 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Soul. Sass. Saxophone. 💃🎶
Blues powerhouse Vanessa Collier is back with her sixth album, Do It My Own Way, and she is not asking for permission.

Recorded old-school on analog gear with the band in one room, this album channels the deep-groove Memphis soul of Stax & Hi Records—think Staples Singers vibes, bold horns, and grooves so good Willie Mitchell would approve. 🙌🎺

✨ Standout tracks include:
🔥 “Elbow Grease” – a funky opener that hits hard
🌧️ “Wild As a Rainstorm” – a soul-deep anthem encouraging women and outsiders to ignore the noise and be a tapestry of dreams (now on Spotify’s Retro Soul playlist!)
🎸 “Rosetta” – a gospel-tinged tribute to trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe

🎙️ Vanessa writes, produces, arranges, and plays everything—guitars, saxophones, flute, and vocals—proving once again she’s a true force of nature. She’s joined by legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges and an all-star band of collaborators.

🏆 A 15-time Blues Music Award nominee and 5-time winner, Collier has shared stages with legends, made her Chicago Blues Festival debut before tens of thousands, and continues to redefine modern soul-blues with fearless originality.

💥 As Blues Blast Magazine puts it:
“Vanessa Collier is an important part of the future of the blues.”
April 2026
Delta Wires

April 24 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

🎷The DELTA WIRES are a big, bold, rockin’ harmonica-and-horns blues band straight out of the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area! Known for their high-energy shows and powerhouse sound, they’ve earned a place in the California Blues Hall of Fame and were named “Best Live Band” by Oakland Magazine and East Bay Express.
July 2026
Experienced – Polecat Summer Concert Series

July 4 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Polecat Tavern 260 W. Winnie Lane, Carson City, NV, United States

Join in the fun on the 4th!
August 2026
The Blues Project Live – Legendary Blues & Rock Pioneers

August 13 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Get ready for a rare and unforgettable night with The Blues Project, one of the groundbreaking bands to emerge from New York City’s iconic Greenwich Village music scene in the mid-1960s. Known for blending blues, rock, folk, jazz, R&B, garage rock, and psychedelic sounds, The Blues Project helped shape a bold new musical direction that influenced generations of artists to follow.

Formed in 1965, the band became known for its adventurous musicianship, electric live energy, and fearless genre-crossing sound. Their classic lineup included major names such as Danny Kalb, Steve Katz, Al Kooper, Andy Kulberg, and Roy Blumenfeld, with albums like Live at the Cafe Au Go Go and Projections becoming essential pieces of blues-rock history.

✨ This is not just a concert, it’s a piece of music history coming alive.

From deep blues roots to jazz infused improvisation and psychedelic rock energy, The Blues Project has always refused to be boxed in. Songs like “Flute Thing” and their powerful blues interpretations showed a band that honored tradition while pushing the music forward. Their live performances capture exactly what makes blues music so timeless: the connection between the musicians, the audience, and the moment.
September 2026
Matt Schofield

September 11 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

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

Get ready for an unforgettable night of world-class blues with Matt Schofield, the British-born, U.S.-based guitar virtuoso who continues to reshape the boundaries of the British Blues tradition.

A multi-award-winning guitarist, singer, songwriter, producer, and band leader, Schofield has spent more than 30 years performing and over 20 years as a solo artist, earning a reputation as one of the most influential and distinctive guitarists of his generation.

His acclaimed career has taken him and his band to nearly 30 countries worldwide, with performances on major stages including Montreal Jazz Festival, North Sea Jazz, New York’s legendary Iridium, and London’s iconic 100 Club.

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