Tag: reno blues music

Bonnie Raitt with Jon Cleary

Get ready for a remarkable evening of soul stirring music when Bonnie Raitt takes the stage at the Grand Theatre at Grand Sierra Resort. Known for her bluesy vocal fire, signature bottleneck guitar technique and deeply expressive songwriting, Raitt has spent more than five decades forging one of the most respected careers in American music.

Since her 1971 debut, Raitt has built a legacy filled with chart topping albums, multiple Grammy Awards and unforgettable performances. Her breakthrough release “Nick of Time” became a cultural milestone and earned three Grammy wins including Album of the Year. A Rock and Roll Hall of Famer and a longtime social activist, Raitt has toured the world, championed causes from Farm Aid to Amnesty International and inspired generations of musicians.

Her most recent studio album “Slipstream” proved that her artistry only grows stronger, becoming the best selling blues album of 2012 and winning the Grammy for Best Americana Album. From smoldering ballads to high energy blues rock, Raitt brings a live performance filled with passion, authenticity and musicianship at its finest.

Join us for a powerful night with one of music’s most influential voices. Tickets are available now. Do not miss your chance to experience Bonnie Raitt live at the Grand Theatre.

Lead Dog Brewing Blues Jam – 2nd & 4th Sundays

We are excited to pair with Lead Dog Brewing and Kat (Heart) and Erick to bring even more blues jam opportunities to Reno! Musicians of all levels are welcome to join in, and of course they’ll need an audience of blues lovers :). The event is free and open to the public, and Lead Dog offers a great selection of craft beers and other libations for purchase.

RBS – 2nd Annual Cruisin’ The Blues

Multiple award-winning, California-based blues and rock sensation Tommy Castro is the guiatar slinging, soul-singing leader of the telepathically tight and wildly raucous Tommy Castro & The Painkillers. He’s released 17 previous albums over the course of his four-decade career. Each release features its own individual sound and style, ranging from horn-fueled R&B to piping hot blues and soul to fiery, stripped-down rock ‘n’ roll . With his new album, Closer To The Bone, Castro has returned to his roots, delivering what he calls “a real blues record, the way they would have made them back in the day.” Closer To The Bone is the most unvarnished, straight-ahead blues release of Castro’s career, one that bristles with every ounce of his dynamic energy and raw emotion.

Castro received his fourth prestigious and coveted Blues Music Award for B.B. King Entertainer of the Year in 2023. He’s taken home a total of 10 Blues Music Awards and is among the genre’s most decorated artists. Castro’s relentless road-dog approach-gig after gig, 150 nights a year – continues to earn him loyal, lifelong fans everywhere he plays. The Washington Post says Castro is “phenomenal and funky” with “soulful vocals and inspired blues guitar.” Famed guitarist Joe Bonamassa says “Tommy has always been top of the heap among blues guitar players. He always puts on a great show.”

Lead Dog Brewing Blues Jam – 2nd & 4th Sundays

We’ve joined with Lead Dog Brewery to bring you even more blues jam opportunities. Produced by Kat (Heart) & Erick, musicians of all levels are invited to join in. This is a free event and open to the public. A great selection of craft brews and other libations are available for purchase.

The Blues Monsters

The Blues Monsters have been taking center stage for over 30 years! A red-hot rockin’ blues band from the North Lake Tahoe and Reno area, The Blues Monsters were voted the #1 blues band in North Lake Tahoe for 7 years running “Blues Access” a national publication reviewed their 2nd CD “Live Vibrations” and could it be said any better, “this band has all the ingredients for a great show.” The Reno Gazette Journal stated “this CD should be used as a teaching tool for anyone who wanted to record a live CD.” Their first CD “Red Hot Hat” received substantial airplay on KTHX Reno as well as “Mick Martin’s Blues Party” the blues show broadcast on NPR radio in Sacramento and sold thousands of copies.