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Halloween Monster Mash with Reno Blues Society

October 26, 2019 @ 6:00 am - 11:00 pm

Reno Blues Society Hosting Halloween Dance Oct. 26 to Benefit Local Veteran’s Organizations

The Reno Blues Society will hold its annual veteran’s benefit dance and for the third straight year around Halloween on Oct. 26 at the Ramada Inn and feature three bands, including headliner and legendary blues guitarist and vocalist, Chris Cain. There will be costume contests, a 50/50 raffle and great blues from 6:30 to 10:30pm with all proceeds benefitting local veteran’s organization Adopt-a-Vet Dental program.

Headlining this year’s event is legendary blues guitarist and vocalist, Chris Cain. Chris has been on the music scene for four decades and has been lauded for his soulful voice, his electrifying blues licks and his sheer joy of playing. He is a crowed pleaser wherever he plays.

Also appearing are local favorites the Buddy Emmer Band and the Attic Ratz. Buddy Emmer and his band have been on the local scene for decades and with his wife, Kim, as the lead vocalist, the band embodies blues, soul and blues rock. The Attic Ratz have been playing classic rock and blues to a devoted following for many years. This is the 26th year the RBS has been in existence and the 26th year of raising funds for veterans.

Doors will open at 6:00pm with music from 6:30 to 10:30pm. Tickets are $30 and RBS members receive a $5 drink ticket good for the Ramada bar in the convention room where the dance is held. Advance tickets are available at the Melting Pot and Recycled Records in midtown Reno and Hippies Pipes and Incense on Victorian Avenue in Sparks. Tickets may also be purchased on the Reno Blues Society’s website, www.renobluessociety.org. Veterans will be recognized during the evening and costume contests will be held between band change overs.

Sponsors include the Ramada Inn, GoSolar Group and Allegra Printing.

For more details contact Reno Blues Society President Jamie Klund at (775) 848-2590 or go to the RBS website at www.renobluessociety.org

 

Reno Blues Society Mission Statement: The Reno Blues Society is a non-profit 501(c) 3 (80-0016293) volunteer run organization whose mission is to increase awareness of the culture, history and diversity of blues music, through education and participation in community events.

 

Details

Date:
October 26, 2019
Time:
6:00 am - 11:00 pm
Event Category:

Venue

Ramada Hotel Casino
1000 East 6th Street, Reno, NV 89512 United States
Phone:
(775) 786-5151
Website:
http://www.ramada.com/hotels/nevada/reno/ramada-reno-hotel-and-casino/hotel-overview