Reno Blues Society

"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