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  • September 2025

  • Sat 13
    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

  • Thu 25
    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

  • Sat 27
    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!

  • October 2025

  • Sun 12
    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.

  • Sun 26
    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

  • Tue 4
    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

  • Sat 8
    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.”

  • Sat 8
    November 8 @ 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Cruisin’ The Blues

    Opened by Jason King Band - Save the Date! Tickets on Sale Soon

  • Sat 22
    November 22 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Tinsley Ellis

    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.

  • Sat 29
    November 29 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Roy Rogers and the Delta Rhythm Kings

    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

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