In case you haven't noticed, Bluegrass Music is becoming really popular! And our 2023 Bowers Bluegrass Festival put us on the national radar, thanks to all of YOU! We have BIG NAME Bands wanting to perform at our Festival, and play shows here in Reno! We want to make sure that the bands we select are bands that YOU all want to hear! So, if you can spare an evening or two in the next few months, we would love to have you join one of our NNBA Focus Groups (we meet at Bully's Bar & Grill in Sparks!) to help us make decisions about how we move forward. Please click the button below if you're interested! | | |
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Calendar is updated through the upcoming holiday season. Several shows (and jam cancellations) have been added! Send any Bluegrass-related items to info@nnba.org |
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California Bluegrass Reunion Band -- Fewer than 20 SEATS LEFT! If you're someone that I told you could get tickets at the door, I have your name on a list, and you'll be able to get tickets at the door. Thursday, Nov. 9th, 7:30 pm Limited seating - Details here NNBA Member Discounts on tickets! |
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New Class at the Mountain Music ParlorMountain Dulcimer for Beginners |
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Northern Nevada dulcimer builder and player, Rex Reed, is offering this introductory class. The Mountain Dulcimer is a beautiful folk instrument that originated in the Appalachian Mountains. Easy to play and welcome at jams! Two Saturday sessions, Nov. 18 & Dec. 2. 10am to Noon. $99 Some rental ducimers available. Click here for more info or to register. Or call 775-843-5500. |
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Colder weather means it's time work on your playing skills! Or learn a new instrument! We have some great Instructors around here, so no excuses! LET'S PICK!! |
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Reno Folk and Bluegrass Music Instructors Listed alphabetically by first name Click any Instructor's picture to learn more about them. |
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Bill McKean Intermediate/Advanced Bluegrass Guitar |
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Cindy Gray Beginner/Intermediate Bluegrass Guitar Children & Beginners - Banjo, Mandolin, Dobro, Bass |
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Dawn Roskelly Voice Lessons and Performance |
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JoAnna Cochenet Viola, Violin & Cello |
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Joey Carmon Banjo & Guitar |
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Renee Lauderback Fiddle & Ukelele |
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Rick Sparks Banjo, Dobro, Mandolin & Guitar |
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Ryan Sharrer Clawhammer Banjo |
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Tex Weir Cowboy Songwriting & Guitar (Trombone, too!) |
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Click here to send us your resume if you'd like to be listed on our Instructor List! |
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Calling All Bands! That lonesome looking stage needs YOU to play on it for the 38th Annual Bowers Bluegrass Festival in August, 2024! We're looking for 4 local bands (within 50 miles) and 3 regional bands (100 miles or more). The specific requirements are found in the 2024 Band Submission Guidelines on our website. Download the Guidelines today! Any questions, email info@nnba.org. |
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Join NNBA to get discounted tickets on all the events we host! It's only $15 a year ($25 for families). We do a lot of great stuff -- concerts, workshops, jam sessions, classes, and you'll save BIG on tickets to our Annual Bluegrass Festival in August! |
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