Name: Buddy & Kim Emmer
Start: 2024-06-14T17:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-06-14T17:45:00+00:00
Location: BBQ Blues & Brews Festival

May 2024

Sat 18

May 18 @ 7:00 pm

Snakeboy Johnson

Reno Public Marketplace 299 E Plumb Lane, Reno, NV, United States

Snakeboy Johnson

Tue 21

May 21 @ 8:00 pm

Buddy Emmer & Mighty Mike Schermer

Harrah's South Lake Tahoe 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV, United States

Mighty Mike Schermer is probably the best blues guitarist, singer and songwriter you’ve never heard of"
Tommy Castro

“Every time I play with him my booty hurts afterwards from him kicking it all night!” - Elvin Bishop

“Funky and authentic!” - Bonnie Raitt

"Hands down one of the best songwriters in the blues today" - Bill Wax, XM/Sirius Radio "Bluesville"

The opening cut of Mighty Mike Schermer’s 8th solo album describes the 57 year-old guitarist/singer/songwriter’s musical journey perfectly. “It ain’t getting’ old, it’s just getting’ good!”

Recorded at Greaseland in San Jose, CA with the help of perennial Blues Award winner/Grammy nominee and multi-instrumentalist Kid Andersen, “Just Gettin’ Good” showcases Mighty Mike at his guitar-slinging, soul-singing and storytelling best. 12 original songs retain the energetic live-show feel throughout, with stellar performances by some of the Bay Area’s top musicians including Steve Ehrmann (Roy Rogers, John Lee Hooker), Tony Stead (Tommy Castro, Sly and The Family Stone), Paul Revelli (Joe Louis Walker, Chuck Prophet), D’mar (Little Richard, Rick Estrin and the Nightcats), June Core (Charlie Musselwhite, Robert Jr. Lockwood) and Austin DeLone (Elvis Costello, Nick Lowe). Jerry Jemmott, John Nemeth, Terry Hanck and The Sons of the Soul Revivers all contribute mightily in guest appearances. The knockout punch may well be delivered by Mike’s beautiful and talented partner Ms. Kimmy Pickens, featured in more than one Star-Is-Born musical and songwriting moment.

Sun 26

May 26 @ 3:00 pm

Dennis Jones

Powerhouse Pub 614 Sutter St, Folsom, CA, United States

Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, and most recently, George Thorogood and Tinsley Ellis… after opening for these greats, and touring the US, Canada, and Europe for years, Dennis Jones and his band are now HEADLINING! Sizzling hot guitar solos. Smooth and soulful vocals. High-energy stage performance. Backed by a rhythm section that is second to none, […]

Wed 29

May 29 @ 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Mike Zito

Peavine Taphouse 7665 Town Square Lane, Suite 101, Reno, NV, United States

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. […]

June 2024

Tue 4

June 4 @ 8:00 pm

Buddy Emmer w/Alistair Greene

Harrah's South Lake Tahoe 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV, United States

Alastair L. Greene (born April 18, 1971) is an American blues rock singer, guitarist, and songwriter. His debut album, A Little Wiser was released in 2001, the first of nine under his name over the next 20 years. Greene's guest appearances include those with Eric Burdon, Walter Trout, Coco Montoya, Savoy Brown, John Németh and Debbie Davies. He has also performed and/or recorded with Alan Parsons, Starship featuring Mickey Thomas, and Sugaray Rayford.

Wed 5

June 5 @ 8:00 pm

Alastair Greene with Snakeboy Johnson

Cypress 761 S Virginia St, Reno, NV, United States

Guitar virtuoso Alastair Greene has artfully managed a dynamic solo career while contributing to the music of notable artists such as Grammy-winner Alan Parsons and soul blues Grammy nominee Sugaray Rayford. Greene's latest release, STANDING OUT LOUD, is a commanding declaration poised to solidify his position as a seasoned veteran in the blues rock world.

With STANDING OUT LOUD (his 11th solo record), Greene set out to create an honest,
no-nonsense record that recalls the spirit of his favorite music from the 1960's and 70's.
For that purpose, he headed to Nashville in January 2024, knocking out eight of the
album's eleven songs. His partner in this endeavor was Nashville stalwart JD Simo, who
co-produced with Greene and engineered the tracks in his own House of Grease studio.

Snakeboy Johnson: https://snakeboyjohnsonband.com/

Sun 9

June 9 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Maxx Cabello Jr.

Reno River Festival Wingfield Park, Arlington & 1st, Reno, NV, United States

Maxx has been fortunate enough to open for greats such as John Lee Hooker, Dickey Betts of the Allman Brothers, Otis Rush, Roy Rogers, Guitar Shorty, W.C. Clarke, Tierra, Tommy Castro, Chris Cain, Gary Hoey, The Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard, Booker T. & the MG's, and many more. More recently he was asked to open for the popular alternative group Third Eye Blind at Lake Tahoes outdoor concert series. Cabello blew the crowd away, and received a standing ovation for his captivating performance. Maxx has played many prestigious venues such as, BB Kings Blues Club in Hollywood, CA., BB King's Club NYC, Lou's Pier 47 in San Francisco, CA., JJ's Blues Club San Jose, CA., New York's famous CBGB's, Famous Dave's in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Oakland Raiders Half-Time Show, and the list goes on. Within the last two years Maxx has played all over the country, and now he will be making his first overseas appearance on the Virgin Islands. One thing is for sure, the minute he steps foot on stage be prepared for an electrifying, all out, balls to the wall performance that you will never forget. It's no mystery why he sells out of CDs at the end of each performance.

Tue 11

June 11 @ 8:00 pm

Buddy Emmer & Trey Stone

Harrah's South Lake Tahoe 15 Hwy 50, Stateline, NV, United States

A black man with an afro channeling the cosmos through a stack of Marshall speakers and an upside-down guitar forever changed the direction of Trey Stone’s life.

The South Shore musician pointed to seeing Jimi Hendrix perform in 1969, when Stone was a teenager going to his first show in Southern California, as the moment he knew the guitar, rather than the trombone, was for him.

“I wanted to write. I wanted to compose. I wanted to have a tight band,” Stone said of his musical ambitions after that first concert.

In the decades since, the multi-instrumentalist has put together a storied career, working with musical legends like Bootsy Collins and George Clinton, playing with long-running Oakland, California, soul act Tower of Power, performing on “Saturday Night Live” and making regular appearances with his own group in Northern California and Nevada. A pioneer in the 1970s soul and funk movement, Stone contributed to songs like Rose Royce’s “Car Wash” and, later, Deee-Lite’s “Groove is in the Heart.” He also earned a gold record for his work with Keith Washington on 1991’s “Kissing You.”

Another career highlight came more recently. In October, Stone was inducted into the Rhythm & Blues Music Hall of Fame for his work with Motown recording act the Undisputed Truth, which counts “Smiling Faces Sometimes” among its notable creations. The honor put him in the company of luminaries like Aretha Franklin and Ray Charles, who were also inducted into the Detroit, Michigan, museum this year

Fri 14

June 14 - June 15

BBQ Blues & Brews Festival

The Row outside on Virginia Street, Reno, NV, United States

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.

Fri 14

June 14 @ 5:00 pm - 5:45 pm

Buddy & Kim Emmer

BBQ Blues & Brews Festival The Row, Reno, NV, United States

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.

Reno Blues Society

May 2024

Snakeboy Johnson

Buddy Emmer & Mighty Mike Schermer

Dennis Jones

Mike Zito

June 2024

Buddy Emmer w/Alistair Greene

Alastair Greene with Snakeboy Johnson

Maxx Cabello Jr.

Buddy Emmer & Trey Stone

BBQ Blues & Brews Festival

Buddy & Kim Emmer

Pages

Categories