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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’s Newest Live Music Calendar: Backstage NV
Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 6/5/23 Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 6/5/23

Reno’s Newest Live Music Calendar: Backstage NV

Sometimes finding live music in Reno can be a challenge -- Chelsea Anderson, founder of the Reno concert calendar, Backstage NV, set out to improve that.

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Serving Soul Music At Cypress Reno: Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan
Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 5/19/23 Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 5/19/23

Serving Soul Music At Cypress Reno: Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan

Reuniting with one of my favorites after four years, Andre Cruz & Chris Lujan blessed Reno music venues this past weekend with their soul jams.

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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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10 Years Ago: Indie Music From The Tumblr Aesthetic Age Of 2013 - 2014
Playlists Sam Ray-Johnson 4/3/23 Playlists Sam Ray-Johnson 4/3/23

10 Years Ago: Indie Music From The Tumblr Aesthetic Age Of 2013 - 2014

A decade ago, indie music artists were creating something special. We use it as throwback music now, but the songs of 2013-2014 still grace our playlists.

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Grand Sierra Resort Brings In Stellar Reno Concerts: Flogging Molly
Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 3/20/23 Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 3/20/23

Grand Sierra Resort Brings In Stellar Reno Concerts: Flogging Molly

The GSR is known for booking world-renowned concerts in Reno: this month they hosted Irish music stars, Flogging Molly!

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Top Five Reno Music Venues (That Are Not Casinos)
Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 3/6/23 Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 3/6/23

Top Five Reno Music Venues (That Are Not Casinos)

If you're looking for concerts in Reno and don't want to hit up the casinos, here are some hand-picked favorite Reno music venues from a local's perspective.

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Long-Awaited Reno Public Market Opens With Marty O’Reilly
Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 1/26/23 Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 1/26/23

Long-Awaited Reno Public Market Opens With Marty O’Reilly

The Reno Public Market is finally done and they rang in their soft opening with a top-notch band: Marty O’Reilly And The Old Soul Orchestra.

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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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Everything You Need To Know About Spotify Wrapped: 2022
Playlists Sam Ray-Johnson 11/30/22 Playlists Sam Ray-Johnson 11/30/22

Everything You Need To Know About Spotify Wrapped: 2022

Wrapping up 2022 is a relief -- but with Spotify Wrapped stats, it can end even better as they remind us of all our favorite tunes this past year. 

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Gus Dapperton Charms Us Again With New Single ‘Wet Cement’
Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 11/1/22 Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 11/1/22

Gus Dapperton Charms Us Again With New Single ‘Wet Cement’

It’s been two years since I’ve reviewed Gus Dapperton, and in that time he’s proven himself as the biggest star in indie pop right now.

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The Kings Of Halloween Music: Creature Feature
Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 10/18/22 Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 10/18/22

The Kings Of Halloween Music: Creature Feature

The search for scary Halloween music is over. If you’re looking for a great horror band this season, here’s a highlight of an old favorite.

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Spooky Season Holy Trinity: Drift Phonk, Shadow Rap And Dark Trap
Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 9/23/22 Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 9/23/22

Spooky Season Holy Trinity: Drift Phonk, Shadow Rap And Dark Trap

As Halloween approaches, this Reno music blog outlines some of the best names in a trio of genres growing in popularity online.

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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 Punk Shows Do It Again With T.S.O.L.
Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 5/18/22 Concert & Venue Reviews Sam Ray-Johnson 5/18/22

Reno Punk Shows Do It Again With T.S.O.L.

There’s nothing like summer Reno concerts and the season started off great with well-known punk band T.S.O.L.

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The Return Of Winter Wonder Grass
Travel Sam Ray-Johnson 4/8/22 Travel Sam Ray-Johnson 4/8/22

The Return Of Winter Wonder Grass

Coming back stronger than ever after a two-year hiatus, 2022’s festival was an unforgettable Reno-Tahoe music experience.

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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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Ukrainian Music: How You Can Help
Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 3/17/22 Music News Sam Ray-Johnson 3/17/22

Ukrainian Music: How You Can Help

In light of current events, one music blogger shares insight into the rich world of Ukrainian music.

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