Music

Jason King is one of the fortunate local musicians who is able to make his living as a performer.

This past Friday, Gov’t Mule fans descended upon the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino to enjoy the band’s first appearance in Reno in nearly three years.

There are dozens of events listed in our calendar – from Reno-area education to business events to live concerts at venues large and small. Many are free to attend.

“Sexy After Dark” singer Joshua Ray Walker and his band the Texas Strangers, packed the house at Matador Lounge in early June.

This week marks the return of the Reno Rodeo, festivals, live music and our favorite event scheduled this coming weekend: The Reno Big Wheel Races.

It was a pleasure writing this week’s “five events” column, in part because there are so many events to choose from – unlike this time last year.

The end of May saw the Reno Chamber Orchestra wrap up its 2021/22 season with a few performances in the Nevada Chamber Music Festival.

The Midtown Art Walk, a free dance-themed event, draws the community to experience the businesses of this diverse neighborhood July 7.

Also, three local events are taking to the roadways, including America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride, Street Vibrations Spring Rally and Reno-Tahoe Odyssey.

If there was anybody who could be held up as an example of a truly professional performer, it would be Smokey Robinson.