Grammy-winning guitarist Peter Frampton is bringing his Never EVER Say Never Tour to Reno. Frampton, while an established solo performer, has also been in bands like Humble Pie, Frampton Comes Alive, The Herd, and Ringo Starr & His All-Star Band. His collaborations in recording sessions and live performances include artists such as George Harrison, Harry […]
ZZ Top, the Texas trio, has been a powerhouse of blues-rock with a career spanning over five decades, known for their unmistakable sound, beards, and sunglasses. Comprising Billy Gibbons on guitar and vocals, Dusty Hill on bass and backing vocals, and Frank Beard on drums, they solidified their status with hits like "La Grange," "Tush," […]
For his latest CD, Andy Santana has resurrected the infamous West Coast Playboys. Watch Your Step! features an army of talent including guitarist and multi-instrumentalist Kid Andersen, longtime musical companions Mighty Mike Schermer and June Core, as well as Bay Area blues stalwarts Rusty Zinn, Anthony Paule, Bob Welsh and others. Here Andy’s originals stand alongside some interesting covers that have the iconoclastic sensibilities of a true American original.
While listening to Watch Your Step! it is as if you are in a New Orleans dance hall that just happens to be on a beach in California. Sorry Santa Cruz, your secret is out of the bag.
Andy Santana was inducted in to the Sacramento Blues Hall of Fame on September 30, 2018 along with AJ Joyce, Jimmy Morello and RW Grigsby. There was also a special tribute to the late Frankie Lee.
The ceremony took place at Harlow's followed by a showcase at the Torch Club.
4th Wednesday of every month! It's a whole lotta fun at Mighty Mike's Blues and Old School Country Jam Session! More of a picking' party really...we sit in a circle and pass the musical jug around. Bring your voice or instrument (acoustic or LOW VOLUME electric) or just come hang out and listen! $5 […]
Mike Zito is one of the most lauded artists in the contemporary blues arena today and rightfully so, but for him, the thing that counts the most is maintaining his honesty, authenticity and integrity. Those are the qualities that have steered Zito’s career since the beginning and continue to define every effort he’s offered since. […]
Tedeschi Trucks Band is a Grammy Award-winning 12-piece rock and soul powerhouse that holds the well-deserved reputation as one of the best live acts touring today. Led by husband & wife, guitarist Derek Trucks and singer/guitarist Susan Tedeschi - hailed as “two of the best roots rock musicians of their generation” (NPR), the 12-piece Tedeschi […]
Don't miss this annual Reno event!!! Enjoy two days of blues (schedule TBA), delicious food & lots of libations. Be sure to visit the Reno Blues Society booth at 3rd and Virginia.
Buddy Emmer Blues Band has been a longtime favorite on the West Coast and Northern Nevada circuit. A versatile party band whose musical style includes every form of blues from the 1930s up to modern, this rockin’ group will be sure to get you moving to the music.