Gia began writing songs back in college during boring science lectures (She is currently a high school science teacher, ironically!) Her songwriting is a way for her to let go of inner demons as well as to make important human connections with as many people as possible. Her music has been deemed "cute quirk rock" by a friend, but it finds roots in American storytelling, freestyle poetry, and sometimes simple folklore of imaginary characters... More
Soft-spoken and instantly likable, singer-songwriter Tyler Stafford has become a fixture on the Northern Nevada music scene, his acoustic guitar supporting his big tenor voice plaintively singing original folk and pop compositions with simple, honest lyrics and enduring hooks. A home-grown...
The Pretty Unknown is a collaborative project, bringing together well-known Reno singer/songwriter Cecil McCumber and the fantastic jazz influences of Mac Esposito (bass/vocals), Karl Busch (saxophone), Jef Derderian (trumpet) and Greg Lewis (drums). The Pretty Unknown blends funk and folk with...
"In a world of pseudo-sexual anarchy, Moondog Matinee is the real deal. Is it contradictory to describe this group's sound as derivative yet undeniably authentic? Yes, and no. But maybe there's an inkling of lustful innocence that encompasses this band of wandering heathens. What I am trying to...
Rigorous Proof is a "Post Modern Alternative Rock" outfit from Reno, Nevada. The band is fronted by the mercurial guitarist and singer, Johnny "Harpo" Bailey and the pragmatic Adam "Lando" Landis on keys and backup vocals. The two are rounded out by the groovy and jovial Jesse "JayFlo" Gaddis on...
Members: Lucas Young, singer-guitarist, is delivering his heart and soul backed by J.V. Tabbada on drums and Justin Freschi on bass. Lucas Young and the Wilderness started as a tiny seed. Songs written in the living room wailed out on an acoustic guitar. After various changes in the landscape,...
Raw energy and passion is the fuel behind the driving sound of Liam Kyle Cahill. There are few acoustic artists who can hold a candle to his powerful performances, contained within it whip-smart lyrics and earnest guitar chops. He conveys a weary and worn honesty that is a rare commodity in the...
At first glance, one might wonder if she escaped from someone's knick-knack box or the page of a storybook filled with enchanted tales and unpredictable endings. Upon encounter, one may find the magnifying glass obsolete and that Kung Fu Sophie does not fit well into confined spaces. This...
Keyser Soze has an original ska/rocksteady sound with strong jazz and soul influences. The 6-piece ensemble was originally formed by Jammal Tarkington and Rodney Teague, in 1998. With the success of their first two releases, "Who is Keyser Soze?”, and "Revenge", the band made a strong presence...
Recognized for unique song writing and powerful live performance, GrooveSession is a true throwback and good old fashioned rock band uniting fans with a funky flare and positive message. Mind, body, and sound, GrooveSession brings a multi-genre blend of rock n’ roll that they call “movin'...
• Multiple Reno Hip Hop Award winner• 6:01 AM, A Working Class Opera, written by Richie Panelli, Pan Pantoja, Sam O’Brien & Fred Crase Third-generation Reno native Richie Panelli performs under the name Apprentice. Co-founder of Conn Artist Clothing and Dorm Room Records, 34-year-old Panelli...
The Fantods are a trio that plays old, somewhat damaged instruments in a style that might best be described as hillbilly-funk fusion. Or not. Their repertoire of mostly original music runs the gamut from tightly arranged countryesque songs in the vein of Ryan Adams and Tom Waits (as if there...
"Cotter’s credited by many as being the most popular female singer-songwriter to come out of Reno in the last 25 years. Her dreamy songs and hypnotic voice have influenced many playing in Reno today." --Reno News & Review "Kate has that magical style about herself and the way she carries...
Mel Wade’s genre of bluesy-folk soul grew from the musical seeds planted throughout her childhood. One of nine children, Mel began playing the piano at the ripe age of six, singing with her family as a matter of course. After receiving a guitar from a brother while still a teenager, Mel pulled...