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Jams, Workshops, Shows and Dances!
JAMS
OK, the Celtic folks win the contest for who jams the most in our area---you can find  Celtic Music jams every week at several different locations. The Celtic folks play fiddles, banjos, penny whistles, mandolins, bodhrans, guitars, etc. and have a wonderful reperetoire--but make sure you know the Guidelines for Celtic jamming!
Local bluegrassers love to jam, too. Before your first bluegrass jam, though, check out the "Jammandments".
All these jams are FREE! Come to just listen or bring your instrument!
Here are some of the regular Celtic Jams:
Every Wednesday, 6:30pm Celtic Music Session at the Firkin and Fox Pub, Carson City
Friday, Feb. 26, 7pm, Celtic American Tune Session at Comma Coffee House, Carson City. This jam is held on the 4th Friday of each month.
Friday, March 12, 7pm Celtic Music Jam at a NEW LOCATION - Ole Bridge Pub, 50 N. Sierra Street This jam happens on the 2nd Friday of each month. More info, call: 775-303-7360.
And here are some regular Bluegrass Jams:
Friday, Feb. 19, 7pm Bluegrass Jam at the Red Dog Saloon, Virginia City. This jam takes place on the third Friday of each month, but check road conditions in the winter months before making the 12 mile drive UP to Virginia City! More info, email to: renobassgal@gmail.com
Tuesday, March 2, 7pm Bluegrass Jam hosted by the Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association, 7-9pm. Upstairs at Maytan Music Store, 777 S. Center Street, Reno. This jam is held on the first Tuesday of each month.
Friday, March 5, 7pm Slow Jam at 850 Atlas Ct. Reno We play bluegrass standards at slow-to-moderate tempos. This jam takes place on the first Friday of each month, and is guided by Cindy Gray. Download a free song book and get directions here.
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WORKSHOPS & CLASSES
Banjo Workshop with Internationally Renowned Instructor, Ross Nickerson
Wednesday, Feb. 24, 6:15 - 9:30pm at Maytan Music Store $45 Advance registration required.
 Before he became an international touring sensation, Ross lived right here in Reno! This workshop will cover playing by ear, jamming, right & left hand techniques, timing, practice habits and more! Click here to register, or call 866 322 6567
Vocal Performance Workshop with Celia Slattery
Saturday, March 20, 11am - 2pm at the Brewery Arts Center, Carson City. $22.
Slattery is currently an associate professor at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and has a long career in musical theatre. This workshop will cover the many aspects of performance singing including vocal techniques, stage presence, stage fright and much more! More info here or call (775) 883-1976.
Bluegrass Guitar Class with Cindy Gray
Friday, March 6, 3-6pm AND Friday, March 26, 7-10pm at 850 Atlas Ct, Reno.
 Cindy teaches at Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp each summer, but you don't have to go all the way to Tennessee to learn the basics from her. This class is designed for guitarists who can play basic chords, and who want to learn how to play in the bluegrass style. We learn one new tune a month, covering rhythm and lead techniques. $20 a month includes two sessions, tablature & CDs with practice tracks. Call 775-348-4692 or email cgray56@sbcglobal.net for more info.
Appalachian Music and Dance ~ Six Week Course through TMCC
Thursdays, 6:30 - 9pm, March 25 to April 29 at the Truckee Meadows Community College Meadowood Center ( 5270 Neil Rd, South Building)
At each session of this course, musicians and dancers will perform some of the many styles of music that emerged from the Appalachian region during the early 19th century. Irish fiddling, buck-dancing and clogging, old time string band, bluegrass and more! Classes will include slide shows with historical photos and recordings, and students will also have opportunities to play traditional instruments like banjos, tin whistles, dulcimers and more! Go here for more information or to register. Course fee is $99 for the entire 6 weeks.
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SHOWS
Hot Club de Renaux Gypsy Jazz
Monday, Feb. 15, 5, 8pm at the Biggest Little City Club, 188 California Avenue, Reno
Reno's favorite "gypsy boys" playing in the newly remodeled "Biggest Little City Club", corner of California & Sierra Streets, downtown. No cover.
Jorma Kaukonen
Thursday, Feb. 25, 7:30pm at the Brewery Arts Center in Carson City. $25
Legendary fingerstyle guitarist who was a founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. Tickets $25 available here. More info at the BAC website.
Flamenco Del Oro Music and Dance Troupe
Friday, March 5, 9pm at the  Studio on 4th Street, Reno
Flamenco del Oro is a northern California flamenco music and dance troupe with attitude and
spirit delivering syncopated and sensual rhythms made with passionate
guitar, intoxicating vocals, and fiery beautiful dancing. Tickets $10 in advance available at The Melting Pot, Discology and Studio on 4th. At door, tickets will be $15.
Montana Skies
Friday, April 9, 7:30pm at the Brewery Arts Center
in Carson City
Jonathan and Jennifer met while studying classical music on their respective instruments (guitar and cello) at the University of Georgia. Discovering that their were very few compositions for their duo, they began writing and adapting their own. The result is an amazing show dubbed, "Classical Fusion". Tickets are $22, available here or call (775) 883-1922.
Chris Proctor in a House Concert Friday, May 7, 7pm Fingerstyle virtuoso Chris Proctor returns to Reno for another intimate house concert at the home of Bill & Deb McKean. These concerts are so much fun! Bring a bottle of wine to share, enjoy great company and great music. $15 in advance. $20 at the door. Go here for tickets and more information. |
DANCING
There are more and more opportunities to dance at local musical events. Contra dance to live "old time" music in both Reno and Carson City. Learn to clog or square dance. Western Style dancing (the Two Step, Western Swing, etc.) is enjoying a comeback! Take a class in the Spring to get ready for the Western Dance Party at Piper's Opera House in July!
Contra Dancing
In Carson City: Feb. 28*, 6pm at the Carson City Children's Museum
* And the fourth Sunday of each month
Live Music by Train Wreck
Hosted by Fun Family Dance
In Reno: March 13*, 7pm at the Plumas Park Gym
* And the second Saturday of each month
Live Music by Bob Kastelic and Friends
Hosted by Sierra Contra Dance Society
Dance Classes
Country Line Dance- Weds, March 3 to April 7, 7 -8pm at Billinghurst Middle School
Learn the traditional Boot-Scoot-Boogie, Slap Leather, Electric Slide, Tosh Push as well as the more modern dances, Black Velvet, Cowboy Waltz and others. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes that do not scuff
floors. Course fee: $39. Offered by Washoe County School District Community Education. Go here for more info. Or call 353-5781.
Country & Social Dance - Weds, March 3 to April 7, 8 - 9pm at Billinghurst Middle School
Learn Country Swing, Two-Step, Country Waltz, Cotton-Eyed-Joe, and more. No partner necessary. Please wear comfortable shoes that do not scuff
floors. Course fee: $49. Offered by Washoe County School District Community Education. Go here for more info. Or call 353-5781.
Clogging Classes -- contact Bonnie Larsen at madameg@charter.net
Square Dancing Classes -- many offered by the Square Dance Nevada
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