🎉RBS Mardi Gras w/Rick Estrin & The Nightcats
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National Automobile Museum 1 Museum Drive, Reno, NV, United States
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Tommy Castro and The Painkillers
Nashville Social Club 1105 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV, United StatesBlues-rock powerhouse Tommy Castro & The Painkillers are bringing their “Closer To The Bone” Tour to The Swan Music Hall for one unforgettable night of soul, swagger, and seriously good vibes.
With his smoking-hot guitar work, impassioned vocals, and high-energy stage presence, Tommy Castro has earned his place among the greats. Backed by his exceptional band—Randy McDonald (bass), Michael Emerson (keys), and Bowen Brown (drums)—Castro delivers a live show that’s pure fire 🔥 … a masterclass in blues, R&B, and rock ’n’ roll.
🎶 Winner of multiple Blues Music Awards, including B.B. King Entertainer of the Year (2023), Tommy’s career spans over four decades and 17 acclaimed albums. Known for his relentless touring schedule—over 150 shows a year—he’s a performer who gives everything on stage, night after night.
The band’s brand-new album, Closer To The Bone (Alligator Records, 2025), takes Castro back to his roots with what he calls “a real blues record.” Expect searing originals like “Ain’t Worth the Heartache” and “Crazy Woman Blues,” plus deep cuts from legends like Magic Slim, Johnny Nitro, and Eddie Taylor. Recorded at California’s legendary Greaseland Studio, the album features guest appearances by Rick Estrin, Chris Cain, Billy Branch, and more. 🎷🎹
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Vanessa Collier
Nashville Social Club 1105 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV, United StatesSoul. Sass. Saxophone. 💃🎶
Blues powerhouse Vanessa Collier is back with her sixth album, Do It My Own Way, and she is not asking for permission.Recorded old-school on analog gear with the band in one room, this album channels the deep-groove Memphis soul of Stax & Hi Records—think Staples Singers vibes, bold horns, and grooves so good Willie Mitchell would approve. 🙌🎺
✨ Standout tracks include:
🔥 “Elbow Grease” – a funky opener that hits hard
🌧️ “Wild As a Rainstorm” – a soul-deep anthem encouraging women and outsiders to ignore the noise and be a tapestry of dreams (now on Spotify’s Retro Soul playlist!)
🎸 “Rosetta” – a gospel-tinged tribute to trailblazer Sister Rosetta Tharpe🎙️ Vanessa writes, produces, arranges, and plays everything—guitars, saxophones, flute, and vocals—proving once again she’s a true force of nature. She’s joined by legendary Hi Records organist Rev. Charles Hodges and an all-star band of collaborators.
🏆 A 15-time Blues Music Award nominee and 5-time winner, Collier has shared stages with legends, made her Chicago Blues Festival debut before tens of thousands, and continues to redefine modern soul-blues with fearless originality.
💥 As Blues Blast Magazine puts it:
“Vanessa Collier is an important part of the future of the blues.” -
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Delta Wires
Nashville Social Club 1105 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV, United States🎷The DELTA WIRES are a big, bold, rockin’ harmonica-and-horns blues band straight out of the Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area! Known for their high-energy shows and powerhouse sound, they’ve earned a place in the California Blues Hall of Fame and were named “Best Live Band” by Oakland Magazine and East Bay Express.
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BBQ Brews & Blues
The Row outside on Virginia Street, Reno, NV, United StatesBe sure to visit the Reno Blues Society booth! Indulge in mouthwatering barbecue, sample over 100 beers from breweries nationwide, and enjoy free live entertainment at the 29th Annual BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival in downtown Reno, hosted by Silver Legacy, Eldorado, and Circus Circus Reno (Caesars Entertainment). Festival Hours Friday, June 19 | 3 […]
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Reno Blues Society – ArTown Invitational Blues Jam
Depot Craft Brewery 325 E 4th Street, Reno, NV, United States -
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The Blues Project Live – Legendary Blues & Rock Pioneers
Nashville Social Club 1105 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV, United StatesGet ready for a rare and unforgettable night with The Blues Project, one of the groundbreaking bands to emerge from New York City’s iconic Greenwich Village music scene in the mid-1960s. Known for blending blues, rock, folk, jazz, R&B, garage rock, and psychedelic sounds, The Blues Project helped shape a bold new musical direction that influenced generations of artists to follow.
Formed in 1965, the band became known for its adventurous musicianship, electric live energy, and fearless genre-crossing sound. Their classic lineup included major names such as Danny Kalb, Steve Katz, Al Kooper, Andy Kulberg, and Roy Blumenfeld, with albums like Live at the Cafe Au Go Go and Projections becoming essential pieces of blues-rock history.
✨ This is not just a concert, it’s a piece of music history coming alive.
From deep blues roots to jazz infused improvisation and psychedelic rock energy, The Blues Project has always refused to be boxed in. Songs like “Flute Thing” and their powerful blues interpretations showed a band that honored tradition while pushing the music forward. Their live performances capture exactly what makes blues music so timeless: the connection between the musicians, the audience, and the moment.
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RBS 1st Mondays Road House Jam
Black Rabbit 401 E 4th St, Reno, NV, United StatesReno 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
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Mighty Mike Schermer Headlining Hawk Fire Benefit
The Social Club 906 b Victorian Ave, Sparks, NV, United StatesIn 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.
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Matt Schofield
Nashville Social Club 1105 South Carson Street, Carson City, NV, United StatesGet 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.