Eden Brent
A blues pianist and vocalist with strong roots in boogie-woogie and soul, Eden Brent delivers energetic and refined performances that highlight both tradition and personality.
A blues pianist and vocalist with strong roots in boogie-woogie and soul, Eden Brent delivers energetic and refined performances that highlight both tradition and personality.
Albert Castiglia refuses to stand still. From his career-launching work with blues legend Junior Wells to the award-winning solo career that followed, his journey is defined by both tradition and evolution. That journey continues with Grits & Glory, his thirteenth record since stepping out as a solo artist. Recorded at Abbey Road Studios, it’s both a continuation and a culmination — an anthology of everything he’s absorbed, lived, loved, and pushed against throughout three decades as a working-class songwriter.
A respected figure in modern blues, Coco Montoya is known for his passionate guitar playing and distinctive voice. His style reflects both classic influences and contemporary edge.
A rising blues artist, Bella Rayne blends modern blues with elements of soul and rock. Her performances are marked by strong vocals and a fresh, evolving sound.
TAB BENOIT 2024Tab Benoit is a 4x Grammy nominated singer, songwriter and guitarist who has built a remarkable 30+ year career on the foundation of his gritty and soulful Delta swamp blues, acquiring a devoted legion of fans along the way, as well as5 Blues Music Awards, including BB King Entertainer of the Year (twice) and an induction into The Louisiana Music Hall of Fame.
After a 13-year hiatus, Tab is back with his latest effort, I Hear Thunder, on his own label, Whiskey Bayou Records. The newalbum was his first #1 in the Billboard charts in over 30 years. Read more about it in Billboard here..Benoit's 2013 release, Medicine, was co-produced with Anders Osborne for Concord International, and garnered three Blues Music Awards. Following this notable success, Benoit took a step away from music, taking a 13-year sabbatical from recording and entering a period of creative exile.
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
In lieu of a cover charge, we are asking attendees to bring canned/non-perishable food donations - one can or a truckload - whatever you can offer will be most appreciated and helpful to our community members displaced by the fire.
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.