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Smooth Jazz Reno: Kendall Hoopes At Nautilus
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 8/9/24 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 8/9/24

Smooth Jazz Reno: Kendall Hoopes At Nautilus

Looking for a quieter place to experience live music in Reno? How about a smooth jazz night at one of Reno's newest speakeasies.

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Country Music Reno: Mr. Johnson And His Loaded Dice
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 3/18/24 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 3/18/24

Country Music Reno: Mr. Johnson And His Loaded Dice

If you’re looking for some Western hospitality at some country bars in Reno, this band will have you boot scootin’ the night away.

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Cultivating The Vibe: DJ Ivan The Terrible At The Emerson Reno
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 1/24/24 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 1/24/24

Cultivating The Vibe: DJ Ivan The Terrible At The Emerson Reno

Don't let his stage name fool you: Ivan Gates shows what it means to be a DJ in Reno, and the art of reading a room.

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Reno’s Pop Rock Wonder: Nick Eng
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 10/28/23 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 10/28/23

Reno’s Pop Rock Wonder: Nick Eng

A Reno live music staple, Nick Eng’s success only continues to grow in the Biggest Little City and beyond

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10 Years Of Goth Night Reno: Ritual
Music News, Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 8/10/23 Music News, Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 8/10/23

10 Years Of Goth Night Reno: Ritual

For the past decade, this once-a-month goth night has been providing a welcoming space for the dark and macabre in Reno.

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Note-Able Music Therapy Services Transforming Lives One Song At A Time
Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 6/12/23 Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 6/12/23

Note-Able Music Therapy Services Transforming Lives One Song At A Time

This Reno therapy service is a little different from your average office -- learn how music therapy is helping the community in the Biggest Little City.

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Reno Punk Rock Flea Market Attains Independent Non-Profit Status, Raises Money For Local Teen Hit By Car
Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 5/3/23 Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 5/3/23

Reno Punk Rock Flea Market Attains Independent Non-Profit Status, Raises Money For Local Teen Hit By Car

A local organization that puts on Reno punk shows is helping out the community in more ways than one.

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Spring Revival And Supporting Live Music In Reno: Loud As Folk
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 4/11/23 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 4/11/23

Spring Revival And Supporting Live Music In Reno: Loud As Folk

Loud As Folk, a project elevating musicians from all genres and organizing Reno music events, celebrates its 12th anniversary at the Nevada Museum Of Art.

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Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree With The Reno DeVilles
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 12/15/22 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 12/15/22

Rockin’ Around The Christmas Tree With The Reno DeVilles

The holiday spirits were bright at the Santa Crawl in Reno this year, but nothing gets you in the Christmas spirit like some good ol’ Reno rockabilly.

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Girl Power: Women Paving The Way In The Reno Music Scene
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 8/10/22 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 8/10/22

Girl Power: Women Paving The Way In The Reno Music Scene

While the Biggest Little City's music landscape is diverse, one writer took a deep dive into the Reno women leading the pack for other female musicians.

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Timeless Old Time With Charlie Marks
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 7/26/22 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 7/26/22

Timeless Old Time With Charlie Marks

If you’re into vintage aesthetics, nostalgic narratives and classic vibes — you’re going to love this folk musician in Reno, NV.

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Reno AF: Moonshot’s Authentic Alternative Rock
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 3/31/22 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 3/31/22

Reno AF: Moonshot’s Authentic Alternative Rock

Think local Reno bands are lame? Buckle your seatbelts because this group will knock all your expectations out of the ballpark.

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Reno’s Rising Stars: Pussy Velour
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 12/21/21 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 12/21/21

Reno’s Rising Stars: Pussy Velour

This up-and-coming local band will wow you — well, more like shock you from start to finish. Get the scoop on great Reno punk shows here.

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The Motive Of Reno: Get Up And Dance
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 11/13/21 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 11/13/21

The Motive Of Reno: Get Up And Dance

What are these guys’ Motive? This is one of the local Reno bands you won’t want to miss the next time you’re in the Biggest Little City.

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Stand-Up Guy Jason King Brings Joy To ‘New Normal’
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 5/27/21 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 5/27/21

Stand-Up Guy Jason King Brings Joy To ‘New Normal’

A blues musician and dad reminds us of why small, local artists are such a gem in the Biggest Little City.

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Hip Hop: The Folk Music Of America
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 2/13/21 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 2/13/21

Hip Hop: The Folk Music Of America

Reno songwriter, rapper and podcaster Shaughn Richardson talks hip hop and what he hopes for the local community.

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Making Reno Beats With Andy Guerra
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 1/31/21 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 1/31/21

Making Reno Beats With Andy Guerra

Using music to speak on social issues, beat producer Dadswax is paving his way into the Reno scene one tape at a time.

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The Badass Blues Of Kat Heart
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 1/15/21 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 1/15/21

The Badass Blues Of Kat Heart

Think a mom of four can’t rock your socks off? Don’t underestimate this local songwriter then, because you’re in for a ride.

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Healing The World Through Poetry: Sana Sana
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 10/29/20 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 10/29/20

Healing The World Through Poetry: Sana Sana

Indigenous rapper Sana Sana talks about the mystery of life and changing the world through his music.

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Getting It Right On The First Take With ‘Saxman’ Rick Metz
Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 10/4/20 Artist Features Sam Ray-Johnson 10/4/20

Getting It Right On The First Take With ‘Saxman’ Rick Metz

If you’re looking for great jazz in Reno, Rick ‘Saxman’ Metz and his band, First Take are your guys.

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