stic energy. Hailing from the Canadian prairies, this four-piece band blends bluegrass, folk, country, and Americana into a style that’s entirely their own — flawlessly executing banjo rolls, rapid mandolin tremolos, and rich three-part harmonies with stories of ghosts, betrayal, and murder, all delivered with a wink and a grin.
Fiercely original and proudly unconventional, The Dead South have built a global following of fans known as Good Company, many of whom show up to shows in the band’s signature look. Their music crosses boundaries and brings together people from all walks of life — proving that when you stay true to who you are, you don’t need to fit in to stand out.
With Special Guest Angry Zeta

drummer Joe Iaccino. Together, Speckmann and Schmidt formed a more aggressive metal band based around Motörhead, Venom, Slayer, and the emerging extreme metal movement. Eventually, Schmidt & Speckmann left War Cry, who (after their departure) also lost most of their heaviness. Schmidt had begun writing songs in the thrash vein as early as mid-’83 and Speckmann followed suit. They named their band Master and auditioned twenty-six guitarists, none of whom were suited to the task. This caused Schmidt to leave Master and join the local metal act Mayhem Inc.. Speckmann then started his own band, Death Strike and songs were written for Deathstrike that were later re-recorded with Master! He was joined by guitarist Chris Mittlebrun (who had auditioned for Master a year earlier, but was still stuck in Judas Priest mode) and together wrote more Death Strike songs. A second guitarist, the sixteen-year-old Kirk Miller, was brought in along with drummer John Leprich.
After Death Strike’s Fuckin’ Death demo made an impact on the underground, Bill Schmidt begged Speckmann to rejoin the band. As Death Strike drummer John Leprich could barely get the beats down for Pay to Die and was, according to Speckmann, a drunk, Schmidt reentered the fold. After kicking out Miller (who Speckman says was really just a session musician), the band was renamed, Master. Guitarist Chris Mittlebrun stayed in the band, as Schmidt was highly impressed with his songwriting skills.
Speckmann’s father had passed away and left his son an inheritance, so Speckmann invested the money in studio recordings with a promise from Schmidt to sign the first decent deal they received. Master headed into Seagrape Studios where they recorded their 1985 unreleased debut album. Somehow, rough mixes of the tracks got out and were traded throughout the underground (allegedly by Shaun Glass). Consequently, Master became a huge name in the underground.
This 1985 album was never officially released because a deal offered by Combat Records (the same deal that Death signed) fell through. Master was managed by Kim Fowley at the time, who allegedly demanded changes be made to the contract. Combat simply laughed and tore the contract up.
Local support from Sorcerer’s Sword, Butchered and GrimForge.
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ssibilities are endless! 🏛️ Join us at Nugget Event Center in the heart of Sparks, NV for an event that defies expectations. 📅 On October 10th, 2025 at 06:15 PM, be part of something truly extraordinary as we bring together innovation, entertainment, and pure magic. ✨ Every aspect has been carefully designed to ensure an unforgettable experience for all our guests. Whether you're seeking adventure, inspiration, or simply a break from the ordinary, this event promises to deliver beyond your wildest dreams. 🎊 Prepare for a journey into the extraordinary!
Dirty Heads are a reggae rock band from Huntington Beach, California. Consisting of lead vocalists and founders Jared Watson (Dirty J) and Dustin Bushnell (Duddy B), along with percussionist Jon Olazabal, drummer Matt Ochoa and bassist David Foral, the band was formed in 2001 and immediately evoked the spirit of bonfire barbeques and summer road trips. Dirty Heads’ appeal is rooted in the infectious reggae grooves of songs like 2017’s “Vacation,” which became a viral hit in 2021 as the sound behind the #VacationTransition trend on TikTok. The band’s breakthrough hit was another “song of the summer” contender: “Lay Me Down” (feat. Rome of Sublime with Rome), which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Alternative Songs and Rock Songs charts. In 2021, the band released The Best of Dirty Heads, a compilation album featuring Travis Barker, Aimee Interrupter of The Interrupters, Matisyahu, Train, Tech N9ne and Rome. Dirty Heads have hit the road with artists such as 311, O.A.R., Gym Class Heroes and Lupe Fiasco, and more.

sa Rianzi on guitar and Cameron Shirey on bass.
Rotten Monolith, hailing from Portland, Oregon, deliver a sound that's “heavier than a death in your humorless neighbor's family—ugly as sin but god damn if they're not fantastic drivers,” blending raw intensity with peculiar charm.
Hired Fun is a 4-piece punk/metal band from Carson City, Nevada, known for delivering high-energy sets packed with thrashy riffs and DIY grit. Blending hardcore urgency with a touch of desert weirdness, they punch through the noise with raw, unapologetic sound.
Bear Eater is a progressive metalcore band from Northern Nevada, blending complex rhythms and heavy riffs with emotionally charged vocals. Their music pushes boundaries while maintaining a fierce intensity that captivates listeners with both technical skill and raw power.
(It’s One Badass Halloween Party)
Check out the SHOCKING lineup this year..
KLOAKED KANARIES 7:30 – 7:50ROTTEN MONOLITH 8:00 – 8:30HIRED FUN 8:45 – 9:15BEAR EATER 9:30 – 10:00SUN COLLIDER 10:15 – 11:00
Shocktober is a month-long celebration of the Halloween season. It originated on the Rock Solid Pressure syndicated radio broadcast in 2003 on the east coast. The live Shocktober concert events started in 2006 and continues to this day. This will be the 5th west coast edition, and the 19th anniversary of the event.
Costumes required (but not mandatory).
Prizes for the most outrageous, original costumes, so dress to distress,
Doors 7:00 – Show 7:30$10 Advanced) – $15 Doors – 21+

e Gallery.

Doors 7:30 PM | Show 8 PM - 10 PM

 
Experience the magic of live music surrounded by the soft glow of candlelight, creating a warm and inviting setting for an unforgettable evening. Each session brings a unique mix of artists and genres, all up close and personal in a cozy venue that amplifies the connection between performer and audience.
This installment features Silly Little. Don’t miss the chance to catch their serene, mellow and haunting melodies with dreamy, folky, soft-rock sounds in this special setting.
 Tickets:$25 General Admission$20 Sierra Arts Members

y. Their live sets feel like a descent into madness, where ruin and beauty coexist in crushing harmony.
Resistance brings politically charged hardcore with unrelenting speed and razor-sharp riffs, igniting mosh pits and minds alike. Their message is as aggressive as their sound: revolt is not optional, it's inevitable.
Divine Defecation pushes the boundaries of extreme music with grotesque lyrical themes and guttural chaos, wrapped in grindcore brutality. Equal parts shocking and hypnotic, their set is a visceral purge of all things sacred.
Ostracized "Aqua Teen Album Release" with special guests Ozymandias, Resistance and Divine Defecation.
with Ostracized
 
October 10, 2025 8:00 PM PDT (Doors: 7:00 PM)
$13.38

the evolution at redrunvc.com, set a reminder for 6.20.25 at 9AM, and get ready to run like hell.
💀 REGISTRATION OPENS 6.20.25
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autumn. As the season shifts, this is your invitation to slow down and reconnect with yourself.
You’ll be guided through a soothing journey of crystal singing bowls, chimes, and other calming instruments that create vibrations to support deep rest and relaxation. No prior experience is necessary. Simply come as you are and allow the sounds to carry you into calm.
For your comfort, please bring a yoga mat or towel to lie on, along with a blanket, pillow, and anything else that helps you settle in and soften.
✨ This sound bath is designed to reduce stress, restore balance, and have you leave with a renewed sense of inner stillness.
Saturday, October 11, 2025
4 pm
KaiaFIT Sparks studio
4854 Sparks Blvd, Ste 102, Sparks
Tickets: $30

od company, and a future worth growing.From 5 to 9 pm, you’ll enjoy a one-of-a-kind dining experience in our garden oasis right here in downtown Reno.🍽️ Four course dinner created by Chef @tlinnett of @libertyexchange🍹 @elsativotequila cocktails paired with every course📣 A silent auction during dessert🎟️ Raffle prizes🌱 Every ticket helps fund @urbanrootsnv programs that connect people of all ages to food, farming, and sustainability🎟️ Early Bird Tickets are $225 if you register by August 26 at 11:59 pm PST. After that, tickets are $275.Come share the table with us, celebrate the seed keepers, and help plant the future together.

upside down. 🚀This isn’t your average bingo night… this is Bingo Loco – where the numbers are wild, the prizes are insane, and the party never stops. Expect:
💥 Hilarious dance-offs & lip sync battles
💥 Twerk contests & music trivia
💥 Absolutely ridiculous prizes
💥 Nonstop anthems from our DJ that’ll keep you screaming all nightAnd guess what? This one’s strictly 21+… so while we love the kids, this is YOUR adults-only night out. 😉Grab your crew, dust off your dancing shoes, and prepare for the most unhinged, unforgettable night.
🔥 Bingo. Loco. Madness.See you soon, Reno! 💕

Reno Public Market is so excited to welcome Wake The Dead to Faye's Stage! Wake the Dead is the World’s Only Celtic All-Star Grateful Dead Jam Band. Since 2000, this hot Northern California septet has been blending Celtic traditional music and the songs of the Grateful Dead—at first impressing the Dead themselves enough for them to release the début CD on Grateful Dead/Arista Records. Now, ever more inventive and ever more energetic, WAKE THE DEAD spreads their reach to embrace the entire Summer of Love, keeping it alive for Deadheads and Celtoids alike as only they can.
Grab a drink from Honey Bar and enjoy this incredible performance!

Price. In the pursuit of artistry, pianist Michelle Cann brings her breathtaking virtuosity to the irrepressible jazz rhythms of Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue, which garnered immediate acclaim for breaking the boundaries between classical and jazz. Even more than 100 years later, it has still not lost its luster. This beloved work is the centerpiece of a journey through America’s musical heartland that also features the long-lost Piano Concerto by pioneering African American composer Florence Price—a jazzy, soulful masterwork Cann has championed since its remarkable rediscovery. Begrudgingly known as the “Dean of American Composers,” Copland’s well-known works will bookend the concert.   
Michelle Cann is represented by Curtis Artist Management at Curtis Institute of Music.  
ON THE PROGRAM 
Aaron Copland Fanfare for the Common ManFlorence Price Piano Concerto (in One Movement)George Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Aaron Copland Appalachian Spring: Suite   
TICKET INFORMATION 
Tickets for 2025-26 Classix Series concerts at the Pioneer Center for the Performing Arts can only be purchased at this time as part of a Classix 6-concert subscription package. Single tickets for the 2025-2026 Season go on sale August 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM. For information on group rates, or other ticket discounts, please visit the Reno Phil Ticket Information Site at renophil.com/ticket-info.