New Schedule Starts This Week

Monthly Jams
Lots of new times!

First Saturdays are "Slow Jams"
7-10pm at 850 Atlas Ct. Reno (directions here).

This is a "guided jam" where we stick to a slow-to-medium tempo and give EVERYONE lots of opportunities to call tunes, play and sing solos and just generally get over any "jam fear" they may have.
~ download a FREE song book here
~ see the "Jam Rules" here

~ Please join us this Saturday, May 1!
~ email bluegrasstramp@gmail.com for more info

Third Saturdays are "Bluegrass Jams"
7-10pm at 850 Atlas Ct. Reno (directions here).

Standard bluegrass jam format---whoever calls the tune also sets the tempo
          ~ see the "Jam Rules" here
          ~ email bluegrasstramp@gmail.com for more info

Second Sundays are "Red Dog Saloon Jams"
3-6pm at the Red Dog Saloon, 76 North C Street, Virginia City (directions here)
Winter is over, so the road is clear! Come on up and experience the Red Dog! There are sure to be LOTS of spectators on Sunday afternoons, and these jams are always crazy fun! Be prepared for anything at this jam!
          ~ email renobassgal@gmail.com for more info

Concerts & Special Events
Spring and Summer will bring many special events!

House Concert, Friday May 7, 7pm
See Guitar virtuoso Chris Proctor up close and personal. Chris has been compared to

Leo Kottke and Michael Hedges---his astonishing technique and beautiful tone and compositions will transport you! Bring your favorite beverage and meet new people. Advance tickets are $15, available through Thursday, May 6 (click here or call 775-348-4692 to purchase). After May 6, tickets may be purchased at the door for $20. Limited seating available. Concert location: the home of Bill & Deb McKean, 2885 Solari Dr. Reno Call 775-348-4692 for more info.

The Sara Swenson Concert and Ranch Bar-B-Que, Saturday, May 22, 2pm
Beautiful and talented 21-year-old Sara Swenson was diagnosed with bone cancer last summer, after experiencing pain in her knee while rehearsing her dance role in a college musical. The community of Fallon is turning out to celebrate her recuperation and help her family.
The legendary Lacy J. Dalton will appear, along with local favorite band, "The Back Forty". Gates open at 2pm at the Norm & Sue Frey Ranch, 3975 Reno Highway, Fallon. Admission is $25. Call 775-423-3855 for more information or to reserve tickets. Click here to see full-size poster.

Bluegrass Guitar Class
Meets twice a month, on 1st and 3rd Saturday afternoons, 3-6pm

Did you ever take guitar lessons in the past, only to give up after awhile? Learning in a group may be just the ticket for you! Group members play together, then take turns playing solos. It's amazing how supportive this group is! To get started, you just need to know basic guitar chords (G, C & D). Within a month or so, you'll be playing leads!
One tune per month---you get tablature, a CD with practice tracks and lots of coaching from instructor, Cindy Gray (who is a guitar instructor at the world famous, Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Camp in Maryville, TN.). Next class session is this Saturday, May 1, 3-6pm at 850 Atlas Ct. Reno (directions here). Give it a try! Bring a folding chair and a music stand. $20 per month covers both sessions and all materials. More info: bluegrasstramp@gmail.com or call 775-348-4692.