One local band is experimenting with an uncommon genre called sasscore, a branch of hardcore punk known for flamboyant and over-the-top vocal performances. The band shewasabutterflyandimjustamoth pushes the sasscore sound in a…
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The Lucky 13, Oops, 12: Lucinda Williams, Performing at the Silver Legacy on Sept. 21
Singer/songwriter Lucinda Williams is truly one of a kind, mixing a range of sweet, bluesy and rockin’ jams across a long and historic career. Her legendary album Car Wheels on a Gravel…
Lucky 13: Bijou Bell, drummer/singer of Silly Little, performing at the Holland Project on Aug. 10
A beautiful day can only get better with a fitting soundtrack—and I recommend local band Silly Little. The band’s music is not available to stream yet, but the songs they have been…
The Lucky 13: Greg Johnson, Music director of the Reno Jazz Orchestra
Meet the new music director of the Reno Jazz Orchestra, Greg Johnson. He’s an accomplished performer and composer with seasoned jazz-saxophone skills, and has taught jazz studies at universities like California State…
The Lucky 13: Kodeus McKinley: Drummer of Donkey Jaw
Reno punk rock doesn’t get more kick-ass than Donkey Jaw … get it? The four-piece band hones feisty riffs and blasting drums to create high-gear rock tunes that take listeners on a…
The Lucky 13: Teree Yount, also known as DJ TigerBunny
For 24 years, Teree Yount, also known as DJ TigerBunny, has been performing around the Reno area. Her eclectic live show features a few staples, like a vinyl-only set from her massive…
Lucky 13: Rick Metz AKA “The Saxman”
Local musician Rick Metz doesn’t have the nickname of “The Saxman” for nothing. His skills on the sax can impress fans of all music genres, and his impressive résumé has kept him…
Lucky 13: Jonathan ‘Jonny’ Louis, studio/touring drummer
Jonathan “Jonny” Louis has been a rockin’ drummer in the Reno music scene for more than a decade. His tight groove and furious beats have helped him find gigs both in the…
The Lucky 13: Elleanor Burke, performing at the Holland Project Nov. 6
Whether she’s crafting quirky, guitar-led solo works under her own name, blending hardcore and post-rock with Tummy+, or crafting something with new band This Could Never Work, Reno musician Elleanor Burke has…