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Reno Events - Music

Reno Big Band
The 16-piece band directed by Bruce Cox and featuring vocalist Erika Paul plays from 7-9 p.m. each Tuesday at Ryan's Saloon and Broiler, 972 S. Wells Ave. Details: Bruce at 324-2161

Speakeasy Hotel Casino
200 E. Sixth St.
Open Mike
Burning Peace hosts an open mike from 7-11 p.m. each Saturday at Walden's Coffeehouse, 3940 Mayberry Drive. Those who would like to perform need to sign up at 5 p.m. On Fridays four musical acts perform from 7-11 p.m. Details: 787-3307

Waldens Coffeehouse
3940 Mayberry Dr.
787 3307
High Desert Harmony
This chapter of Sweet Adelines invites women of all ages to join their barbershop chorus. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. Mondays at Classic Residence by Hyatt, 3201 Plumas St. Details: Mike at 826-6428 or Joan at 852-5756

Classic Residence by Hyatt
3201 Plumas St.
Silver Dollar Chorus
All men who love to sing are invited to join the chorus. Rehearsals are at 7 p.m. each Thursday at Classic Residence by Hyatt, 3201 Plumas St. Details: Kirk at 544-7476

Classic Residence by Hyatt
3201 Plumas St.
Kathleen Edwards
The Canadian country-rocker performs at 9 p.m. June 7 at The Garage at the Reno Hilton. Details: 789-2285.

Garage
Reno Hilton, 2500 E. Second St.
789-2000
Joshua Fest
Bands Seventh Day Slumber, Benjiman and Zero Theory play at 7 p.m. June 7 at the South Reno Baptist Church 6780 S. McCarren Blvd. Details: 827-3227 or www.joshuafest.net

South Reno Baptist Church
6780 W. McCarran Blvd.
Social Distortion
The hard-luck greaser-rock band behind songs like "Ball and Chain" performs at 6 p.m. June 9 with openers Hot Hot Heat, Pepper, The Bravery and I Hate Kate at the Reno Events Center. Details: 787-8497

Reno Events Center
400 N. Center St.
Cost: $27.50, available at Ticketmaster outlets.

Thu, Jun 9th
Charo
The Spanish guitarist and entertainer performs at 8 p.m. June 10-11 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget. Details: 356-3300 or www.janugget.com.

John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks
356-3300
Cost: $25, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or (800) 648-1177.

Fri, Jun 10th
Joe Bonamassa Band
The blues guitarist and his band perform a 21-and-older show at 9 p.m. June 10 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333.

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $15 in advance, $17 show day.

Fri, Jun 10th
Scruples Unplugged
Concerts begin at 8 p.m. at Scruples, 91 W. Plumb Lane. Livitz Livitz plays on June 4, Pufferbilly plays on June 11, The Saddle Tramps perform on June 18 and Pushbox performs on June 25. Details: 322-7171

Scruples Bar and Grill

Cost: $10

Sat, Jun 11th
Holly Cole
Performs pop and jazz songs at 8 p.m. June 11 at the Barkley Theatre in the Oats Park Art Center, 151 E. Park St., Fallon. Details: 423-1440

Oats Park Art Center
151 E. Park St., Fallon
Cost: $20 and $17 for CAC members

Sat, Jun 11th
Maroon 5
The pop-rock band whose hits from 2002 are still in heavy radio rotation plays at 7:30 p.m. June 12 at the Reno Hilton amphitheater. Details: 789-2285

Reno Hilton
2500 E 2nd St.
(775) 789-2000
Cost: Tickets are $37.50, available at the Hilton and Ticketmaster outlets

Sun, Jun 12th
Jazz Under the Stars
The Mile High Jazz Band along with vocalist Sheryl Adams performs from 8-10 p.m. June 14 in the Comma Coffee Courtyard, 312 S. Carson St., Carson City. Details: 883-2662

Comma Coffee
312 S. Carson St., Carson City
Cost: $5, $4 MHJB Association members. Free for ages 18 and younger

Tue, Jun 14th
Larry Carlton
The jazz guitarist and session player for the stars performs a 21-and-older show at 9 p.m. June 16 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333.

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 show day.

Thu, Jun 16th
Dredg
The Santa Cruz, Calif., alt-metal band plays an all-ages show with openers Circa Survive and The Pale Pacific at 8 p.m. June 16 at the New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Details: Details: 359-4020

New Oasis
2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks
359-4020
Cost: Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 show day.

Thu, Jun 16th
Larry Carlton
The jazz guitarist and session player for the stars performs a 21-and-older show at 9 p.m. June 16 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333.

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $30 in advance, $35 show day.

Thu, Jun 16th
Lyle Lovett
The Texas singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. June 17-18 in the Rose Ballroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget. Details: 356-3300 or www.janugget.com.

John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks
356-3300
Cost: $35 and $39, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or (800) 648-1177.

Fri, Jun 17th
Luciano
The reggae artist performs with Dean Fraser and the Jah Messenjah Band at 10 p.m. June 17 at Club Breeze at the Tahoe Biltmore. Details: (530) 583-2801.

Tahoe Biltmore

Cost: $20, available through www.renegadeshows.com, The Biltmore, Joby's, Mad About Music, Soundwave CDs, Recycled Records and Java Joe's.

Fri, Jun 17th
Building from the Past
Composer Lisa DeSpain presents this five-movement suite performed by the Mile High Jazz Band and Bella Voce at 8 p.m. June 17 at Piper's Opera House, 12 N. B St., Virginia City. Tickets available at Brewery Arts Center, online at ActivityTickets.com and at the door. Details: 883-4154 or 847-0992

Piper's Opera House
12 N. B St., Virginia City
775 847-0433
Cost: $15 general, $8 seniors and students, $25 family passes

Fri, Jun 17th
Lyle Lovett
The Texas singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. June 17-18 in the Rose Ballroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget. Details: 356-3300 or janugget.com

John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks
356-3300
Cost: $35 and $39, available at the Nugget and Tickets.com outlets.

Fri, Jun 17th
Peter Cincotti
The pop-jazz pianist and Harry Connick, Jr. prodigy performs with opening act Bebel Gilberto at 8 p.m. June 17 at Hawkins Amphitheater. Details: 828-6642 or hawkinsamphitheater.com

Hawkins Amphitheater
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Cost: $50 reserved, $45 lawn

Fri, Jun 17th
Luciano with Dean Fraser and the Jah Messenjah Band
The reggae acts perform at 10 p.m. June 17 at Club Breeze at the Tahoe Biltmore. Details: (530) 583-2801

Tahoe Biltmore Lodge & Casino
No. 5 Nevada 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: Tickets are $20, available at the Biltmore and Renegade outlets.

Fri, Jun 17th
Charlie Daniels Band
The '70s country rock band performs at 8 p.m. June 18 at the Reno Hilton Theater. Details: 789-2285

Reno Hilton Theater

Cost: $33, $44

Sat, Jun 18th
Albino!
The world-beat jam band plays a 21-and-older show at 9 p.m. June 18 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333.

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 show day.

Sat, Jun 18th
Tony Orlando
The singer performs at 7:30 p.m. June 18 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Details: (800) 427-7247.

Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Highway 50, Stateline
(800) 427-7247
Cost: Tickets are $35, available at Harrah's.

Sat, Jun 18th
Scruples Unplugged
Concerts begin at 8 p.m. at Scruples, 91 W. Plumb Lane. Livitz Livitz plays on June 4, Pufferbilly plays on June 11, The Saddle Tramps perform on June 18 and Pushbox performs on June 25. Details: 322-7171

Scruples Bar and Grill

Cost: $10

Sat, Jun 18th
Celtic Solstice Celebration
Performing are Kevin Carr, the Sierra Highlanders Marching Pipe Band Emerald Mist and Wild Sage from 2-7 p.m. June 18 at the Village at Squaw Valley, Village East Road, Olympic Valley, Cailf. Details: (877) 297-2140 or www.thevillageatsquaw.com

The Village at Squaw Valley USA

Cost: Free

Sat, Jun 18th
Spring Concert
The Foundation Orchestra performs from 7-9 p.m. June 18 at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St. Selections include works by Ravel, Faure, Debussy, Copland and Mozart. The VIP package includes a gallery tour from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and a post-concert reception. Details: 348-1818 or www.foundationorchestra.org

Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St.
Cost: $35 or $50 VIP seating

Sat, Jun 18th
Lucinda Williams
This singer and songwriter performs selections from "Live at the Fillmore (Lost Highway)" and other albums at 8 p.m. June 18 at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Lakeside Drive and Bartley Ranch Road. Details: 828-6612

Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater
Bartley Ranch Park, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road in Reno
828-6642
Cost: $50 in advance or $60 show day

Sat, Jun 18th
Hepatitis C Awareness Concert
Performers include Rick Monroe, Che Zuro, Kung Fu Sophie, Slim Chance, Gene Butler, 7th Fall and Kelly's Lot from noon to 9 p.m. June 18 at The Pony Express Pavillion in Mills Park, N. Roop and E. Williams streets. ,Carson City, Nevada. Details: 887-2262 or www.HepCAware.org

Mills Park
Highway 50 East, a half mile off Highway 395., Carson City
Cost: Free

Sat, Jun 18th
Los Lobos
The Tex-Mex rockers perform at 9 p.m. June 18 at Caesars Tahoe. Details: (800) 648-3353.

Caesars Tahoe
U.S. 50, Stateline
(800) 648-3353
Cost: Tickets are $30, available at Caesars and Ticketmaster outlets.

Sat, Jun 18th
Grand Funk Railroad
The rock band best known for the song "We're an American Band" plays a free show at 3:30 p.m. June 18 outdoors on Victorian Square, part of the daylong Sparks Centennial Celebration. Details: 356-3300 or janugget.com.

Victorian Square
downtown Sparks
Cost: Free

Sat, Jun 18th
Albino
The Afrobeat band plays a 21-and-older show at 9 p.m. June 18 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $12 in advance, $15 show day.

Sat, Jun 18th
Lucinda Williams
The Americana singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. June 18 at Hawkins Amphitheater. Details: 828-6642 or hawkinsamphitheater.com.

Hawkins Amphitheater
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Cost: $60 reserved, $50 lawn

Sat, Jun 18th
Charlie Daniels Band
The country-rock band performs at 8 p.m. June 18 at the Reno Hilton Theater. Details: 789-2285.

Reno Hilton Theater

Cost: $33, $44, available at the Hilton and Ticketmaster outlets.

Sat, Jun 18th
Donny Osmond
The entertainer performs at 8 p.m. June 18 at the Silver Legacy. Details: 325-7401 or (800) 687-8733.

Silver Legacy
407 N. Virginia St.
325-7401
Cost: Tickets are $35, $45 and $55, available through Ticketmaster outlets and the Silver Legacy, silverlegacy.com.

Sat, Jun 18th
Tony Orlando
The pop singer behind the songs "Candida" and "Tie a Yellow Ribbon 'Round the Ole Oak Tree" performs at 7:30 p.m. June 18 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Details: (800) 427-7247.

Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Highway 50, Stateline
(800) 427-7247
Cost: Tickets are $35, available at Harrah's.

Sat, Jun 18th
Embrace
The U.K. rock band that has sold 500,000 albums overseas squeezes into the Satellite Bar, 188 California Ave., with opening act Long-view at 10 p.m. June 18. Details: 786-3536

Satellite Bar

Cost: $5

Sat, Jun 18th
Pops Party
Performing at the concert are the Carson City Symphony, the Carson Chamber Singers and harmonica soloist Tom Stryker at 2:30 p.m. June 19 at the Governor's Mansion, 606 N. Mountain St., Carson City. Details: 883-4154

Governor's Mansion
606 N. Mountain St., Carson City
Cost: Free

Sun, Jun 19th
Summer Jazz
Jazz groups perform from 6-8 p.m. on Sundays through Aug. 21 at the Sands Regency Casino & Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave. Appearing during the Artown celebration are the Kenn Pettiford Quartet June 26, the Reno Jazz Orchestra July 3, the Mile High Jazz Band July 10, No Comprenda July 17, the Collective July 24 and the Peter Epstein Quartet July 31. Details: 348-2200

Sands Regency
345 N. Arlington Ave.
348-2200
Cost: Free

Sun, Jun 19th
Scot Marshall
This jazz player performs from 1-3 p.m. June 19 at the Unity Church of Reno, 2207 Kings Row. Details: 747-2207

Unity Church
2207 Kings Row
Cost: $10 or $25 per family

Sun, Jun 19th
Reno Jazz Orchestra
This group plays big band music from 2-5 p.m. June 19 at the Sands Regency Casino & Hotel, 345 N. Arlington Ave. Details: 348-2200

Sands Regency
345 N. Arlington Ave.
348-2200
Cost: $10, $5 students

Sun, Jun 19th
KUNR Sunday Jazz Brunch
Bring dad in for cool live jazz and brunch from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. June 19 at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St. Featured artist is the Jim Garaventa Trio. Details: 327-5867



Cost: Free

Sun, Jun 19th
Corky & the Diva
Comic Corky Bennett and opera soprano Suzanne Farace perform in this benefit for Project CARE at 8 p.m. June 21 at Harrah's Reno, 219 N. Center St. Details: 287-2050 or 786-4008

Harrah's Reno
219 N. Center St.
788-2900
Cost: $50

Tue, Jun 21st
Music in the Mountains
A Star is Born concert by the Festival Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. June 24. Another picnic and pops concert begins 7:30 p.m. June 25. Listen to a Zany Afternoon of Musical Antics at 2 p.m. June 26. Learn about conducting an orchestra at noon June 27 in a free discussion, $12 for an optional box lunch. The Nevada County Composers Cooperative performs at 8 p.m. June 28. Experience the Music and Poetry of Romance at 8 p.m. June 30. KinderKonzert introduces classical music to children at 11 a.m. July 1, free for children accompanied by an adult. Designs in Music, an Overture to Pleasure is a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 1. The Concerto Showcase begins at 8 p.m. July 2. The closing picnic and pops concert Happy Birthday USA begins at 7:30 p.m. July 3. Gates open for picnics at 6 p.m. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Calif. Details: (530) 265-6124, (800) 218-2188 or www.musicinthemountains.org

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
Cost: Prices range from $16-$28 and children 17 and younger are $5

Tue, Jun 21st
The Ditty Bops
The quirky L.A. ragtime-pop duo plays with opening act Blanche at 9:30 p.m. June 22 at the Liquid Lounge, 148 West St. Details: 337-8861.

Liquid Lounge

337-8861
Cost: $10 in advance, $12 at the door.

Wed, Jun 22nd
Merle Haggard
The outlaw country artist performs at 8 p.m. June 24-25 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget, 1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks. Details: 356-3300 or www.janugget.com.

John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks
356-3300
Cost: $45, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or (800) 648-1177.

Fri, Jun 24th
Deanna Bogart
The blues pianist plays a free show at 9 p.m. June 24-25 at The Garage at the Reno Hilton. Details: 789-2285.

Garage
Reno Hilton, 2500 E. Second St.
789-2000
Cost: Free

Fri, Jun 24th
Music in the Mountains
A Star is Born concert by the Festival Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. June 24. Another picnic and pops concert begins 7:30 p.m. June 25. Listen to a Zany Afternoon of Musical Antics at 2 p.m. June 26. Learn about conducting an orchestra at noon June 27 in a free discussion, $12 for an optional box lunch. The Nevada County Composers Cooperative performs at 8 p.m. June 28. Experience the Music and Poetry of Romance at 8 p.m. June 30. KinderKonzert introduces classical music to children at 11 a.m. July 1, free for children accompanied by an adult. Designs in Music, an Overture to Pleasure is a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 1. The Concerto Showcase begins at 8 p.m. July 2. The closing picnic and pops concert Happy Birthday USA begins at 7:30 p.m. July 3. Gates open for picnics at 6 p.m. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Calif. Details: (530) 265-6124, (800) 218-2188 or www.musicinthemountains.org

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
Cost: Prices range from $16-$28 and children 17 and younger are $5

Fri, Jun 24th
Rollin' on the River
This concert series presents shows from 5:30-8 p.m. featuring the Duhks on June 24, Mihana, Bill Tapia, Kane Koa on July 1, Maia Sharp on July 8, Sonny Landreth on July 22, the Stan Ridgeway Band on July 29 in Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue and First Street. Part of the Artown celebration. Details: 324-4440 or www.renoisartown.com

Wingfield Park
First Street and Arlington Avenue
Cost: Free

Fri, Jun 24th
Barbecue, Brews and Blues Festival
This event featuring custom microbrews takes place from 8:30-10 p.m. June 24 with Elvin Bishop performing. Deja Blues Band, Elvin Bishop, the Atlanta Rhythm Section, Shane Dwight and the Blues Band, Blue Floyd, Deborah Coleman, Levi Loyd, Norton Buffalo and the Knockouts, plus Canned Heat play between noon and 8 p.m. June 25 at the Eldorado Hotel-Casino, 345 N. Virginia St. Details: 786-5700

Eldorado
Fourth and Virginia streets
786-5700
Cost: Free

Fri, Jun 24th
Don Edwards
This western singer performs a music in the cowboy tradition at 7 p.m. June 24-25 at the Eureka Opera House, 31 S. Main St., Eureka. Details: 237-6006

Eureka Opera House
31 S. Main St., Eureka
Cost: $7, $5 seniors and children ages 15 and younger

Fri, Jun 24th
Future Man
The Bela Fleck percussionist plays a 21-and-older show at 9 p.m. June 24 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333.

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $15 advance, $17 show day.

Fri, Jun 24th
Chris Proctor
The acoustic guitarist performs at 7 p.m. June 24 at Maytan Music Renofor a fingerstyle guitar workshop. Details: 323-5443

Maytan Music
777 S. Center St.
Cost: Free

Fri, Jun 24th
Nappy Roots
The Southern rappers play a 18-and-older show with openers J1-3, Tree Woods and Paycheck Game at 10 p.m. June 24 at NV50, 10051 U.S. 50 East in Carson City. Details: 246-4477.

NV50

246-4477
Cost: Tickets are $20 in advance, available at Recycled Records in Reno, JJ's Ear Candy in Carson, Mad About Music Tahoe locations and online at ticketweb.com.

Fri, Jun 24th
Rick Springfield
The pop singer and former soap-opera star performs at 7:30 p.m. June 25 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Details: (800) 427-7247.

Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Highway 50, Stateline
(800) 427-7247
Cost: $45. Tickets available at Harrah's.

Sat, Jun 25th
Eric Johnson Band
The guitarist plays a 21- and-older show at 9 p.m. June 25 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333.

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 show day.

Sat, Jun 25th
Scruples Unplugged
Concerts begin at 8 p.m. at Scruples, 91 W. Plumb Lane. Livitz Livitz plays on June 4, Pufferbilly plays on June 11, The Saddle Tramps perform on June 18 and Pushbox performs on June 25. Details: 322-7171

Scruples Bar and Grill

Cost: $10

Sat, Jun 25th
Chris Proctor
The guitarist performs at 7:30 p.m. June 25 at the Brewery Arts Center Performance Hall, 511 W. King St., Carson City. Details: 883-1976

Brewery Arts Center's Performance Hall
511 W. King St., Carson City
883-1976
Cost: $15 general, $12 BAC members, seniors and students

Sat, Jun 25th
Geno Delafose & French Rockin' Boogie
The zydeco boogie band plays a free outdoor show at 7:30 p.m. June 25 at Oats Park in Fallon. Details: (775) 423-1440.

Oats Park Art Center
151 E. Park St., Fallon
Cost: Free

Sat, Jun 25th
Robert Earl Keen
The alt-country singer-songwriter known for hits such as "Gringo Honeymoon" and "Farm Fresh Onions" plays at 8 p.m. June 25 at the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, Bartley Ranch Road and Lakeside Drive. Opening act is Paul Thorn. Details: 828-6642 or hawkinsamphitheater.com.

Hawkins Amphitheater
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Cost: $40 reserved, $35 lawn.

Sat, Jun 25th
Foreigner
The rockers behind such hits as "Cold as Ice" and "Jukebox Hero" performs at 8 p.m. June 25 in the Silver Legacy's Grande Exposition Hall. Details: 325-7401 or (800) 687-8733.

Silver Legacy
407 N. Virginia St.
325-7401
Cost: Tickets are $50, $40 and $30, available through Ticketmaster outlets and the Silver Legacy, silverlegacy.com.

Sat, Jun 25th
Don Edwards
This western singer performs a music in the cowboy tradition at 7 p.m. June 24-25 at the Eureka Opera House, 31 S. Main St., Eureka. Details: 237-6006

Eureka Opera House
31 S. Main St., Eureka
Cost: $7, $5 seniors and children ages 15 and younger

Sat, Jun 25th
Chris Proctor
The acoustic guitarist performs at 7:30 p.m. June 25 at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. Details: 883-1976

Brewery Arts Center's Performance Hall
511 W. King St., Carson City
883-1976
Cost: $15 general, $12 for students, seniors and BAC members

Sat, Jun 25th
Rock Never Stops
The '80s revival tour features Cinderella, Ratt, Quiet Riot and Firehouse at 7 p.m. June 26 in the Reno Hilton amphitheater. Details: 789-2285.

Reno Hilton
2500 E 2nd St.
(775) 789-2000
Cost: $26.25, available at Ticketmaster outlets and the Reno Hilton.

Sun, Jun 26th
Music in the Mountains
A Star is Born concert by the Festival Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. June 24. Another picnic and pops concert begins 7:30 p.m. June 25. Listen to a Zany Afternoon of Musical Antics at 2 p.m. June 26. Learn about conducting an orchestra at noon June 27 in a free discussion, $12 for an optional box lunch. The Nevada County Composers Cooperative performs at 8 p.m. June 28. Experience the Music and Poetry of Romance at 8 p.m. June 30. KinderKonzert introduces classical music to children at 11 a.m. July 1, free for children accompanied by an adult. Designs in Music, an Overture to Pleasure is a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 1. The Concerto Showcase begins at 8 p.m. July 2. The closing picnic and pops concert Happy Birthday USA begins at 7:30 p.m. July 3. Gates open for picnics at 6 p.m. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Calif. Details: (530) 265-6124, (800) 218-2188 or www.musicinthemountains.org

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
Cost: Prices range from $16-$28 and children 17 and younger are $5

Sun, Jun 26th
Music in the Mountains
A Star is Born concert by the Festival Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. June 24. Another picnic and pops concert begins 7:30 p.m. June 25. Listen to a Zany Afternoon of Musical Antics at 2 p.m. June 26. Learn about conducting an orchestra at noon June 27 in a free discussion, $12 for an optional box lunch. The Nevada County Composers Cooperative performs at 8 p.m. June 28. Experience the Music and Poetry of Romance at 8 p.m. June 30. KinderKonzert introduces classical music to children at 11 a.m. July 1, free for children accompanied by an adult. Designs in Music, an Overture to Pleasure is a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 1. The Concerto Showcase begins at 8 p.m. July 2. The closing picnic and pops concert Happy Birthday USA begins at 7:30 p.m. July 3. Gates open for picnics at 6 p.m. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Calif. Details: (530) 265-6124, (800) 218-2188 or www.musicinthemountains.org

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
Cost: Prices range from $16-$28 and children 17 and younger are $5

Mon, Jun 27th
Music in the Mountains
A Star is Born concert by the Festival Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. June 24. Another picnic and pops concert begins 7:30 p.m. June 25. Listen to a Zany Afternoon of Musical Antics at 2 p.m. June 26. Learn about conducting an orchestra at noon June 27 in a free discussion, $12 for an optional box lunch. The Nevada County Composers Cooperative performs at 8 p.m. June 28. Experience the Music and Poetry of Romance at 8 p.m. June 30. KinderKonzert introduces classical music to children at 11 a.m. July 1, free for children accompanied by an adult. Designs in Music, an Overture to Pleasure is a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 1. The Concerto Showcase begins at 8 p.m. July 2. The closing picnic and pops concert Happy Birthday USA begins at 7:30 p.m. July 3. Gates open for picnics at 6 p.m. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Calif. Details: (530) 265-6124, (800) 218-2188 or www.musicinthemountains.org

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
Cost: Prices range from $16-$28 and children 17 and younger are $5

Tue, Jun 28th
My Way
This benefit for the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents a tribute to Frank Sinatra with a dinner starting at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. June 28-29 at the Cal-Neva Resort, Nevada 28, Crystal Bay. Details: (800) 225-6382

Cal-Neva Resort
Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe
Cost: $95, $34.99 show only

Tue, Jun 28th
David Lindley
The electro-acoustic performance combines American folk, blues and bluegrass traditions beginning at 7:30 p.m. June 29 at Comma Coffee. 312 S. Carson St. Carson City. Details: 883-2662

Comma Coffee
312 S. Carson St., Carson City
Cost: $25

Wed, Jun 29th
My Way
This benefit for the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents a tribute to Frank Sinatra with a dinner starting at 7 p.m. and the show at 8 p.m. June 28-29 at the Cal-Neva Resort, Nevada 28, Crystal Bay. Details: (800) 225-6382

Cal-Neva Resort
Crystal Bay, Lake Tahoe
Cost: $95, $34.99 show only

Wed, Jun 29th
Music in the Mountains
A Star is Born concert by the Festival Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. June 24. Another picnic and pops concert begins 7:30 p.m. June 25. Listen to a Zany Afternoon of Musical Antics at 2 p.m. June 26. Learn about conducting an orchestra at noon June 27 in a free discussion, $12 for an optional box lunch. The Nevada County Composers Cooperative performs at 8 p.m. June 28. Experience the Music and Poetry of Romance at 8 p.m. June 30. KinderKonzert introduces classical music to children at 11 a.m. July 1, free for children accompanied by an adult. Designs in Music, an Overture to Pleasure is a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 1. The Concerto Showcase begins at 8 p.m. July 2. The closing picnic and pops concert Happy Birthday USA begins at 7:30 p.m. July 3. Gates open for picnics at 6 p.m. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Calif. Details: (530) 265-6124, (800) 218-2188 or www.musicinthemountains.org

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
Cost: Prices range from $16-$28 and children 17 and younger are $5

Thu, Jun 30th
Preservation Hall Jazz Band
The New Orleans jazz band plays a 21-and-older show at 9 p.m. June 30 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 show day.

Thu, Jun 30th
High Sierra Music Festival
The four-day event features 80 performers including Gov't Mule, Les Claypool, Leo Kottke, Railroad Earth, The Duhks and Yonder Mountain String Band starting between 11 a.m. and midnight June 30 to July 3 at Plumas County Fairgrounds, 204 Fairground Road, Quincy, Calif. Details: (510) 595-1115 or highsierramusic.com.



Cost: Single day $60, two-day passes are $121, three days for $141, four days for $151. Discounts for children ages 6-12, free for younger. $75 vehicle pass

Thu, Jun 30th
Judas Priest
The metal band returns to Reno (this time to perform rather than testify in a trial) with opening act Queensryche at 7:30 p.m. July 1 at the Reno Hilton amphitheater. Details: 789-2285.

Reno Hilton
2500 E 2nd St.
(775) 789-2000
Cost: Tickets are $45, available at the Reno Hilton and Ticketmaster outlets.

Fri, Jul 1st
Trailer Park Troubadours
The parody band plays a 21-and-older show at 9 p.m. July 1 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $20.

Fri, Jul 1st
Vinyl
The Latin-inspired jam band performs at 11 p.m. July 1-2 at Club Breeze at the Tahoe Biltmore. Details: (530) 583-2801

Tahoe Biltmore

Cost: Tickets are $12 in advance, available through www.renegadeshows.com, The Biltmore, Joby's, Mad About Music, Soundwave CDs, Recycled Records and Java Joe's.

Fri, Jul 1st
Music in the Mountains
A Star is Born concert by the Festival Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. June 24. Another picnic and pops concert begins 7:30 p.m. June 25. Listen to a Zany Afternoon of Musical Antics at 2 p.m. June 26. Learn about conducting an orchestra at noon June 27 in a free discussion, $12 for an optional box lunch. The Nevada County Composers Cooperative performs at 8 p.m. June 28. Experience the Music and Poetry of Romance at 8 p.m. June 30. KinderKonzert introduces classical music to children at 11 a.m. July 1, free for children accompanied by an adult. Designs in Music, an Overture to Pleasure is a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 1. The Concerto Showcase begins at 8 p.m. July 2. The closing picnic and pops concert Happy Birthday USA begins at 7:30 p.m. July 3. Gates open for picnics at 6 p.m. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Calif. Details: (530) 265-6124, (800) 218-2188 or www.musicinthemountains.org

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
Cost: Prices range from $16-$28 and children 17 and younger are $5

Fri, Jul 1st
Rollin' on the River
This concert series presents shows from 5:30-8 p.m. featuring the Duhks on June 24, Mihana, Bill Tapia, Kane Koa on July 1, Maia Sharp on July 8, Sonny Landreth on July 22, the Stan Ridgeway Band on July 29 in Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue and First Street. Part of the Artown celebration. Details: 324-4440 or www.renoisartown.com

Wingfield Park
First Street and Arlington Avenue
Cost: Free

Fri, Jul 1st
Reno Municipal Band
Performs concerts at noon every Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday July 1-29 in Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue and First Street. Part of the Artown celebration. Details: 334-2417 or www.renoisartown.com

Wingfield Park
First Street and Arlington Avenue
Cost: Free

Fri, Jul 1st
The Wallflowers
Jakob Dylan's roots-rock band performs at 7:30 p.m. July 2 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Details: (800) 427-7247.

Harrah's Lake Tahoe
Highway 50, Stateline
(800) 427-7247
Cost: Tickets are $35, available at Harrah's.

Sat, Jul 2nd
Super Diamond
The Neil Diamond tribute group plays a 21-and-older show at 9 p.m. July 2 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333.

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: $20 advance, $25 day of show.

Sat, Jul 2nd
Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra
The new age-Latin guitarist performs at 8 p.m. July 2-3 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget. Details: 356-3300.

John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks
356-3300
Cost: $29, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or (800) 648-1177.

Sat, Jul 2nd
Music in the Mountains
A Star is Born concert by the Festival Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. June 24. Another picnic and pops concert begins 7:30 p.m. June 25. Listen to a Zany Afternoon of Musical Antics at 2 p.m. June 26. Learn about conducting an orchestra at noon June 27 in a free discussion, $12 for an optional box lunch. The Nevada County Composers Cooperative performs at 8 p.m. June 28. Experience the Music and Poetry of Romance at 8 p.m. June 30. KinderKonzert introduces classical music to children at 11 a.m. July 1, free for children accompanied by an adult. Designs in Music, an Overture to Pleasure is a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 1. The Concerto Showcase begins at 8 p.m. July 2. The closing picnic and pops concert Happy Birthday USA begins at 7:30 p.m. July 3. Gates open for picnics at 6 p.m. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Calif. Details: (530) 265-6124, (800) 218-2188 or www.musicinthemountains.org

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
Cost: Prices range from $16-$28 and children 17 and younger are $5

Sat, Jul 2nd
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
The sprawling gospel group performs at 7:30 p.m. July 2 at Lawlor Events Center. Part of the Artown celebration. Details: 784-4444 or www.renoisartown.com

Lawlor Events Center
Corner of 15th & N. Virginia streets
Cost: Tickets are $10-$65, available at Lawlor and Tickets.com outlets.

Sat, Jul 2nd
David Lindley
The eccentric guitarist who's played for Bob Dylan, Jackson Browne, Warren Zevon, Rod Stewart and many others performs at 3 p.m. July 2 at Truckee Park amphitheater. Details: (530) 583-2801.

Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater
1 mile south of downtown Truckee on Highway 267, across from 7-Eleven. Take the 89 North exit off Interstate 80 and go south., Truckee, Calif.
Cost: Tickets are $20 in advance, available at Renegade outlets.

Sat, Jul 2nd
Music in the Mountains
A Star is Born concert by the Festival Orchestra begins at 8 p.m. June 24. Another picnic and pops concert begins 7:30 p.m. June 25. Listen to a Zany Afternoon of Musical Antics at 2 p.m. June 26. Learn about conducting an orchestra at noon June 27 in a free discussion, $12 for an optional box lunch. The Nevada County Composers Cooperative performs at 8 p.m. June 28. Experience the Music and Poetry of Romance at 8 p.m. June 30. KinderKonzert introduces classical music to children at 11 a.m. July 1, free for children accompanied by an adult. Designs in Music, an Overture to Pleasure is a free concert beginning at 7:30 p.m. July 1. The Concerto Showcase begins at 8 p.m. July 2. The closing picnic and pops concert Happy Birthday USA begins at 7:30 p.m. July 3. Gates open for picnics at 6 p.m. Held at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, Calif. Details: (530) 265-6124, (800) 218-2188 or www.musicinthemountains.org

Nevada County Fairgrounds
11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley,
Cost: Prices range from $16-$28 and children 17 and younger are $5

Sun, Jul 3rd
The Tubes featuring Fee Waybill
The band behind the songs "Talk to Ya Later" and "She's A Beauty" performs with opening act Pat Travers at 9 p.m. July 3 at Caesars Tahoe. Details: (530) 583-2801.

Caesars Tahoe
U.S. 50, Stateline
(800) 648-3353
Cost: Tickets are $30 in advance, available at Caesars and jambasetickets.com.

Sun, Jul 3rd
Tune Up for Independence Day
The Carson Valley Pops Orchestra performs a tribute to the red, white and blue at 6 p.m. July 3 at Minden Town Park, Esmeralda Avenue and Fifth Street, Minden. Food booths open at 4:30 p.m. for family picnics, bring chairs or blankets. Details: 267-9363 or www.carsonvalleypops.org

Minden Town Park
Esmeralda Avenue and Fifth Street, Minden
Cost: Free

Sun, Jul 3rd
Reno Celebrates America
This event begins at 3 p.m. July 4 in Rancho San Rafael Park, 1569 N. Sierra St. Activities and include pie eating contests, sack races and games. Children can bring their bicycles to decorated. Musical acts perform during the day and fireworks light up the skies at 9:30 p.m. Details: 323-3138

Rancho San Rafael Park
1596 N. Sierra St.
Cost: Free

Mon, Jul 4th
Olde Tyme American Music
Join Chris Bayer and a group of young musicians perform followed by an art project for children 6-12 from 1-3 p.m. July 4 in Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue and First Street. Details: 784-1985 or www.remoisartown.com

Wingfield Park
First Street and Arlington Avenue
Cost: Free

Mon, Jul 4th
Widespread Panic
The jam band performs at 9 p.m. July 5-6 at Caesars Tahoe. Details: (800) 648-3353 or www.renegadeshows.com

Caesars Tahoe
U.S. 50, Stateline
(800) 648-3353
Cost: $44, sold out.

Tue, Jul 5th
Squeek Steele
The queen of ragtime piano presents an hour of ragtime selections at 7 p.m. July 5 at the First United Methodist Church of Reno, 209 W. First St. Details: 322-4564 or www.renofirstmethodist.org

First United Methodist Church
209 W. First St.
Cost: Free

Tue, Jul 5th
The Steinway Series
The Washoe County Concert Association presents piano students at 7 p.m. July 5, 12, 19, 26 at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive. Part of the Artown celebration. Details: 786-7300 or www.renoisartown.com

McKinley Arts Center
925 Riverside Drive
Cost: Free

Tue, Jul 5th
Jerry Joseph and the Jackmormons
The indie-rock band plays at 10 p.m. July 6 at Club Nero at Caesars Tahoe. Details: (800) 648-3353.

Caesars Tahoe
U.S. 50, Stateline
(800) 648-3353
Cost: $15.

Wed, Jul 6th
Gospel Hummingbirds
The gospel group performs at 6:30 p.m. July 6 at Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue and First Street. Part of the Artown Food Bank's World Music Series. Details: 331-3663.

Wingfield Park
First Street and Arlington Avenue
Cost: $5 suggested donation or five cans of food for Food Bank.

Wed, Jul 6th
Concerts in the Quad
Families and all others can eat free watermelon and listen to music from 6-8 p.m. with the Reno Municipal Band on July 6, 13 and 20, Guitar Woody and the Boilers play July 27 and the Heathers Combs Band on Aug. 3 at the University of Nevada, Reno. Details: 784-4046

University of Nevada, Reno

Cost: Free admission

Wed, Jul 6th
First Thursday
Live music and refreshments are featured on the first Thursday of each month from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Nevada Museum of Art, 160 W. Liberty St. Details: 329-3333

Nevada Museum of Art
160 W. Liberty St.
Cost: $10, $8 students and seniors, $1 ages 6-12, free to museum members

Thu, Jul 7th
Curtis Salgado
The blues guitarist plays a free show at 9 p.m. July 8 at The Garage at the Reno Hilton. Details: 789-2285.

Garage
Reno Hilton, 2500 E. Second St.
789-2000
Cost: Free

Fri, Jul 8th
Indigo Girls
The folk-rocking duo performs at 8 p.m. July 8 at Hawkins Amphitheater. Details: 828-6642 or hawkinsamphitheater.com.

Hawkins Amphitheater
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Cost: $60 reserved, $50 lawn.

Fri, Jul 8th
Boz Scaggs
The blues-rocker performs at 8 p.m. July 9 in the Rose Ballroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget. Details: 356-3300 or www.janugget.com.

John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks
356-3300
Cost: Tickets are $48 and $52, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or (800) 648-1177.

Sat, Jul 9th
Jerry Garcia Band with Melvin Seals
Members of the former Grateful Dead singer's band play an all-ages show at 6 p.m. July 10 at Truckee Regional Park, California 267, Truckee, Calif. Details: (530) 583-2801 or www.renegadeshows.com.

Truckee Regional Park Amphitheater
1 mile south of downtown Truckee on Highway 267, across from 7-Eleven. Take the 89 North exit off Interstate 80 and go south., Truckee, Calif.
Cost: $20

Sun, Jul 10th
The Steinway Series
The Washoe County Concert Association presents piano students at 7 p.m. July 5, 12, 19, 26 at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive. Part of the Artown celebration. Details: 786-7300 or www.renoisartown.com

McKinley Arts Center
925 Riverside Drive
Cost: Free

Tue, Jul 12th
Ladysmith Black Mambazo
The worldbeat artist that inspired Paul Simon's "Graceland" album performs at 6:30 p.m. July 13 at Wingfield Park in downtown Reno. Details: 331-3663

Wingfield Park
First Street and Arlington Avenue
Cost: $5 suggested donation or five cans of food for Food Bank.

Wed, Jul 13th
Concerts in the Quad
Families and all others can eat free watermelon and listen to music from 6-8 p.m. with the Reno Municipal Band on July 6, 13 and 20, Guitar Woody and the Boilers play July 27 and the Heathers Combs Band on Aug. 3 at the University of Nevada, Reno. Details: 784-4046

University of Nevada, Reno

Cost: Free admission

Wed, Jul 13th
Peppermill Summer Tribute Series
The series features tributes to Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Buffett, The Beatles and Rolling Stones at 8 p.m. May 14, June 4, July 15, Sept. 23 (shows in order listed above) at the Peppermill's Tahoe Ballroom. Details: 689-7145.

Peppermill
2707 S. Virginia St.
826-2121
Cost: $15.

Thu, Jul 14th
The Chieftains
The Celtic folk band performs at 8 p.m. July 15 in the Rose Ballroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget. Details: 356-3300 or www.janugget.com.

John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks
356-3300
Cost: $37 and $42, available at the Nugget, Tickets.com outlets or (800) 648-1177.

Fri, Jul 15th
Billy Idol
The sneering '80s rocker performs at 8 p.m. July 15 at the Reno Hilton Theater. Details: 789-2285.

Reno Hilton
2500 E 2nd St.
(775) 789-2000
Cost: Cost: $65 and $45, available at the Hilton and Ticketmaster outlets.

Fri, Jul 15th
Paul Revere and the Raiders
The rock band that once rivaled The Beatles and Rolling Stones plays a 21-and-older show at 7:30 p.m. July 15-16 at the Atlantis. Details: 824-4467.

Atlantis Hotel Casino
3800 S. Virginia Street
(877) 348-0003
Cost: Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 show day, available at Atlantis.

Fri, Jul 15th
Fabulous Thunderbirds
The blues-rock band plays at 9 p.m. July 15 in the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Details: 833-6333.

Crystal Bay Club Casino
14 State Route 28, Crystal Bay
Cost: TBA

Fri, Jul 15th
Loggins & Messina
The rock duo behind such songs as "Your Mama Don't Dance" performs July 15 at Harveys Lake Tahoe amphitheater. Details: 787-8497.

Harveys
U.S. 50, Stateline
(800) 427-8397
Cost: Tickets are $77-$110, available at Ticketmaster outlets.

Fri, Jul 15th
Built to Spill
The Idaho rock band plays an all-ages show at 9 p.m. July 16 at the New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Details: 359-4020.

New Oasis
2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks
359-4020
Cost: $15 in advance, $17 show day.

Sat, Jul 16th
Martin Sexton
The folk singer-songwriter performs at 8 p.m. July 16 at Hawkins Amphitheater. Details: 828-6642 or hawkinsamphitheater.com.

Hawkins Amphitheater
6000 Bartley Ranch Rd.
Cost: $30 reserved, $25 lawn.

Sat, Jul 16th
The Steinway Series
The Washoe County Concert Association presents piano students at 7 p.m. July 5, 12, 19, 26 at the McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Drive. Part of the Artown celebration. Details: 786-7300 or www.renoisartown.com

McKinley Arts Center
925 Riverside Drive
Cost: Free

Tue, Jul 19th
Concerts in the Quad
Families and all others can eat free watermelon and listen to music from 6-8 p.m. with the Reno Municipal Band on July 6, 13 and 20, Guitar Woody and the Boilers play July 27 and the Heathers Combs Band on Aug. 3 at the University of Nevada, Reno. Details: 784-4046

University of Nevada, Reno

Cost: Free admission

Wed, Jul 20th
Lou Rawls
The soul crooner and current life-insurance hawker performs at 8 p.m. July 21-23 in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga's Nugget. Details: 356-3300.

John Ascuaga's Nugget
1100 Nugget Ave., Sparks
356-3300
Cost: Tickets are $33, available at the Nugget and Tickets.com outlets.

Thu, Jul 21st
Rollin' on the River
This concert series presents shows from 5:30-8 p.m. featuring the Duhks on June 24, Mihana, Bill Tapia, Kane Koa on July 1, Maia Sharp on July 8, Sonny Landreth on July 22, the Stan Ridgeway Band on July 29 in Wingfield Park, Arlington Avenue and First Street. Part of the Artown celebration. Details: 324-4440 or www.renoisartown.com

Wingfield Park