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ROTR, the Reno News & Review’s signature summer concert series, celebrates its 20th anniversary this year, and we’re bringing you quite a buffet upon which to feast your ears. Every show is free, of course, and the roster in Wingfield Park includes such lively acts as Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys, Igor and the Red Elvises, and the Lazy

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Eights, who are reuniting for only the second time in more than a decade. Music writer Kent Irwin reached out to our headliners and openers, and you’ll find dirt on every one of them within these pages.

Meanwhile, Kris Vagner brings us into the changing worlds of a native Reno artist and a musician who’ve flown the nest but come right back for Artown—University of Nevada, Reno alumni Franz Szony and Tim Snider, respectively.

Vagner also connects us with Michelle Lassaline, a lauded up-and-comer from Carson City whose

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dreamy and whimsical art and performance work hearken back to children’s stories and early Dadaists.

You’ll find event listings within this guide, too—a mere sliver of what’s to come, but enough to get you started—as well as insights from a nonprofit veteran who knows the code when it comes to booking creative people and drawing a crowd at Artown.

July is going to be a blast, so hold on tight.

We’ll see you out and about.

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“They’ll receive us with open arms,” violinist Ben Wilborn said of the group’s fans.

The band formed in 1992 (about the time this photo was taken), then disbanded in 2001.Wilborn says they formed by accident, developing a reputation as a bluegrass band, despite not actually playing bluegrass.

During their years together, they visited such locations as Redding, California.

Wilborn’s violin is a virtuosic solo instrument that sounds similar to an electric guitar

The band’s style is best classified as Americana, and one attribute that defines the Lazy Eights, according to Wilborn, is a lack of ambition or desire to be trendy. Wilborn doesn’t have any interest in playing to fans of the recent resurgence of roots music that’s occurred in pop music for the last few years.

“We don’t want to play into that whatsoever,” he said. “We’re just going to

do the best we can do to keep the wheels from coming off.”

The band members agree that practice is the most important thing for the show, since their songs, once fearlessly long improvisational explorations, will now be too ordered and complex to pull off without ample studio time.

As the defining aspect of the sound of the Lazy Eights, Wilborn’s violin is a virtuosic solo instrument that, paired with overdrive, sounds similar to an electric guitar, with the bow providing the attack its own distinct edge.

Wilborn was classically trained from a young age, then studied improvisation at Berklee College of Music.

The 1990s allowed the Lazy Eights a degree of local success, creating devoted followers Wilborn hopes will return to see them perform at Rollin’ On The River, to relive the good old days.

“It’s just going to be a bunch of old guys doddering around,” he joked.

The Lazy Eights enjoyed an autonomous career, due largely to their disinterest in pleasing everybody, instead choosing to play how they wanted to play. In turn, the band played and traveled extensively, producing three albums in the process.

Audiences encountering them for the first time can expect a rollicking blend of blues, rock, and Americana perfect for a block party or barbecue. But don’t hold out any hope of seeing them in another setting, as Rollin’ on the River will be Reno’s only chance to see the Lazy Eights play live.

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gor Yuzov still remembers cruising the streets f o r b o o t l e g s o f B e at l e s a n d R o l l i n g S t o n e s a l b u m s , i l l e g a l i n t h e S o v i e t U n i o n at t h e t i m e .

Rock ’n’ roll music was considered by the KGB to b e d e c a d e n t a n d m o r a l ly b a n k r u p t, a n d t h e r e f o r e s t r i c t ly b a n n e d . D e s p i t e t h i s , Y u z o v r e m e m b e r s E lv i s P r e s l e y r e c o r d s i n e v e r y h o m e .

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Today, Yuzov is the front man of the internationally popular Red Elvises. When he first started out, however, he just felt confident enough to cover the Western rock classics he’d heard on his bootlegs. It wasn’t until he saw a Russian band called Time Machine perform in his hometown that he became inspired to write his own songs, culture police be damned.

“After I saw Time Machine, I was like, wow, I want to do that,” said Yuzov. “I went home and wrote three songs.”

Today, Yuzov has traded the winds of Russia for the warm beaches of Southern California, living a life he never could’ve foreseen. The Red Elvises have toured the world, released a series of independent albums, and carried the flame of rock music for two decades now.

“I never thought I’d play in an American rock ’n’ roll band,” said Yuzov. “Never thought I’d live in Los Angeles, where I could go swimming in the ocean.”

His easygoing, fun-loving attitude is central to the mood of the Red Elvises. A Slavic twist on the American pop music styles of the ’50s and ’60s, the band is a perfect match for any party environment, large or small.

Aesthetically, the Red Elvises shoot for the moon, with bright colors, a blend of Soviet and Cold Warera American imagery, and playful misspellings and mispronunciations all aiming to undermine any sense of sternness or posturing projected on them by their audience.

“Our shows are a really informal good time,” said Yuzov. “Both

Igor and the Red Elvises play at 6:30 July 10 at Wingfield Park Amphitheater.

Russians and Americans in my experience like to get together, get drunk, and dance.”

In addition to the flair of rockabilly and surf bands of the ’60s, Yuzov says he’s inspired by theater and circus shows, even military parades, in their approach to live performance. All these influences conspire to create a wild, unpredictable cabaret likely to convince a few people to belly dance.

“I think it’s a fun thing to do,” said Yuzov. “It’s a fun job.”

It’s a job Yuzov has made for himself, a pursuit of an American Dream that resists turning into a mere commodity. The success enjoyed

by The Red Elvises is entirely independent, as the band has rejected all offers to be bought out by record labels.

“If we want to sell an album or a movie, no one can stop us, otherwise that would be up to the record company,” said Yuzov. “I’m really glad that we kept the rights to ourselves.”

It’s no doubt that remaining independent has allowed the Red Elvises to pursue their craft uninhibited. With close to 20 studio albums, two live performance films, and a long list of television appearances including Penn & Teller’s Sin City Spectacular, Live 8, and Melrose Place, the band is going strong with no intention of stopping.

“It was crazy to perform right after Paul McCartney,” said Yuzov, of the performance at Live 8.

If receiving the honor and recognition of his Western musical heroes wasn’t enough, Yuzov found his hometown heroes Time Machine and Aquarium took notice and admired his work.

“These were my teenage idols,” said Yuzov. “And they came to me and said, ‘I liked your movie!’”

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iving in Europe instilled a few things in Adam Roach that would become critical in the formation of his band, Beso: a renewed passion for gypsy jazz guitar, and a taste for dirty jokes. He’d been playing in country bands for a while, and always wanted to try his hand at the challenging style of Django Reinhardt, but didn’t give it a real try until he returned to the United States with a friend who would become Beso’s first lead guitarist.

Upon returning stateside, they were armed with two major assets: their original name, Beso Negro—a bit of blue humor disguised in an exotic-sounding Spanish phrase that’s since been shortened—and a skill and drive for acoustic guitar playing that could match the energy of any band they played with, be it punk, reggae or rock.

“We always invariably have the highest energy,” said Roach.

Beso play a fiery, passionate style of music indebted heavily to the work of Reinhardt and Stephane Grapelli. Danceable jazz beats, face melting nylon-string guitar solos, and bristling emotional lyrics define

the band’s dynamic sound. Gypsy jazz is usually instrumental, so the inclusion of lyrics was an innovative move that Roach believed would set the band apart from the rest.

With such an unconventional approach, it might seem that Beso worry their music is not commercial enough, not palatable to the lowest common denominator. Roach doesn’t lose his head worrying over whether he will be liked, preferring a strong musical connection.

“Whether people like us or not, they get into it,” he said.

It’s impossible to deny Beso’s talent, as the fierce guitar and rhythm work blends into a surly and intoxicating punch like a shot of vodka. A lot of practice is behind what the audience hears onstage.

The musicians have to struggle with their instruments, sharpen their blades before turning them on their listeners.

“It’s a very demanding style of music,” said Roach. “If you don’t play it every day, it’ll kick your ass.”

Beso’s take-no-prisoners approach is apparent in their lyrics as well: spicy, in your-face, often sung in Spanish, lingering on the tongue like a red pepper. They deal often with themes of anger,

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cultural clashes, and romance. Roach considers it at times to be a kind of anger management.

“When I’m pissed off, I like to deal with it creatively,” said Roach.

“Rather than buying a gun.”

Beso’s full-length album, Burn It Down, isn’t all piss and vinegar, at times revealing moments of tenderness and beauty. Adventurous, intimate, and darkly humorous, the album shines light on the spectrum of emotion present in the band’s sound.

Guitar World listed Beso as “Best Gypsy Guitar” after seeing the band perform at SXSW in 2012. They will play as a part of Outside Lands for the fourth year in a row. Then they’ll hit the road, touring nationally through the booking group Mongrel, who arrange tours for names such as Devil Makes Three and Brothers Comatose.

Roach is eager to return to Reno.

He’s had experience living here while working as a tattoo artist at Body Graphic, and enjoys all the sultry adventures only this town can offer.

“I’m sure you wouldn’t want to print most of them,” he said with a laugh.

In the midst of all the performing through an exhausting tour and festival schedule, Beso are hard at work on their second record.

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Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite boys play at 6:30 July 24 at Wingfield Park Amphitheater.

Flying HigH B B i g S a n dy a n d H i S F ly - R i t e B o y S ig Sandy and H i s F ly - R i t e B o y s h av e toured around the world, but they’re e s p e c i a l ly e x c i t e d t o c o m e back to Reno.

“We always try to bring an energetic, passionate performance with us wherever we go,” said Robert Williams, otherwise known as Big Sandy. “But there is something about playing outdoors down by the river that lends itself to a rollicking good time.”

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would do any greaser proud. The band’s particular twist on the genre feels at home in the crossroads between Western swing and jump blues, just before they were to eventually merge down to one highway. Instead of the slick-as-abowling-alley finish placed on many rockabilly revival acts, the Fly-Rite Boys are masters of the sweatier, grittier atmosphere undoubtedly present in Elvis Presley or Johnny Cash’s practice rooms before making it to the big-time.

Jumpy, infectious, and catchy, the music of Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys is made for hopping around and dancing like a fool. With “shoo-wops” and pompadours to spare, prepare to twist and shout your heart out to these veterans of revival roots rock.

The band formed when a group of friends gathered in a garage in 1988 for rehearsal in Anaheim, California.

They’ve traveled thousands of miles and released 14 albums in those 27 years,

but haven’t lost their hungry edge, still trying to top themselves with each new release and each new gig.

“It can get really rough at times, like when there isn’t enough time to get any real rest, or when the van breaks down in the middle of nowhere,” Williams admitted. “But the moment we step on stage, it all feels worth it.”

With his styled hair, his acoustic guitar slung over his back, and his dark suit, Big Sandy has the classic look of the early Western swing/rockabilly heroes, and the stage presence to boot.

It’s a carefully groomed act that began at an early age, before music became his lifelong career.

“I would tell any aspiring touring musicians to get out and do the work while you’re young,” said Williams.

“We did a lot of miles of touring for little money when we were younger, laying the groundwork.”

Even young artists could learn a thing or two from Big Sandy’s youthful vigor, which is recognizable to crowds of all ages. The Fly-Rite Boys have enjoyed audiences from many different generations; older listeners will recognize the sound of their golden

years, and a resurgence of interest in roots and rockabilly music has brought younger people to the dance floor.

The band has also enjoyed national exposure, including television and radio appearances, most notably on Late Night With Conan O’ Brien and Fresh Air with Terry Gross.

Williams writes all the music for the band these days. Inspiration comes to him when he’s on a long drive, or doing chores around the house. Sometimes, songs are inspired by an overheard conversation, or a line from an old movie.

“But I find that my best songs are the ones that seem to materialize out of nowhere,” he said.

Reno holds a special place in the hearts of Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys, whose last experience here left a strong impact. They hope to make a similar connection with their audience again.

“We’ve never made it rich, but we’re making a living doing something that we have a passion for,” said Williams. “And for that, I feel blessed.”

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NEW WATERCOLORS FROM ARTIST BARB KALLESTAD Starting July 6th, see original watercolors in Barb's South Reno home.

Barb creates giclee prints from original images of Reno and Tahoe, in various sizes. She also has all-occasion Art Cards. barbkallestad@ yahoo.com (775) 852-8331 LOVE & DEATH OF A SHAKESPEAREAN ACTOR A 3-week workshop for actors interested in the theory, technique and history of traditional Shakespearean theatre, culminating in a performance of assorted scenes from some of Shakespeare's greatest works. Ages 13-18. Cost: $260 for 3 weeks. Performances 7/31 and 8/1 at 7PM and on 8/2 at 2PM. Show tickets, $10, $5 for 12 and under. Register by July 10 and receive 1 free ticket. Laughing Owl Productions, laughingowlproductions.com (775)384-6697 DESTINATION DANCE: A SITE-SPECIFIC DANCE TOUR THROUGH DOWNTOWN RENO Featuring the work of local choreographers who have been commissioned to create unique performances juxtaposed against iconic downtown fixtures, taking traditional and contemporary dance off of the stage and into a new environment. The 1.5 mile loop takes audiences past Ross Manor, the Truckee River, Wild River Grille, Washoe County Court House and Lake Mansion. Audience members will engage with dance in a non-traditional way and view some of Reno’s most treasured locations in a new and invigorating light. Th, 7/23. FREE. Meet at the Lear Theatre, 6PM, 6:20PM, 6:40PM and 7PM. ddcreno.com (775) 843-5217 DANCING IN THE PARK: WORLD DANCE FESTIVAL Dance and culture unite on stage in a celebration of our world's diverse dance traditions. Local performers express their cultural and ethnic heritages through a brilliant mosaic of movement, music, and costuming. The evening recognizes the diverse cultural communities within our area. Featuring dances from China, Greece, India, Ireland, Basque Country, Italy, Hawaii, Latin America, Africa and Mexico. Tu, 7/28, 8PM. FREE. ddcreno.com (775) 843-5217 CAROLYN MCLEOD/DOORS TO RECOVERY Local Artist Carolyn McLeod has painted a small door panel for "Doors to Recovery" called "Garden of Hope" – which will be on exhibit, along with doors by other Artists. The vision of Doors To Recovery is that every man, woman, and child struggling with addiction will have access to the best, most effective means to achieve and maintain successful recovery and a productive life for themselves and their families, regardless of their ability to pay. July 1-31. FREE. Liberty Fine Art Gallery, 100 W. Liberty St., Reno. doorstorecovery.org ART INDEED! Artists include: (Main Gallery): Tricia Poulos Leonard, Leslie Kay Kuhn, Sandra Burke, Ginny Ritchie, Janet Pirozzi, Chad Rice, Karen Barrenenchea; (Boardroom Gallery): “Beyond Words” with Framcheskaa; (Upstairs Gallery): “Cautionary Tales” with Deanna Peters. 7/2 Artist Reception, 4-9PM; 7/18 open house 2-5PM; 7/21 “Let's Talk Abstract Art” 5:30-7PM; 7/26 Artist reception, free hot dogs. Sierra Memorial Abstract Art Gallery, 142 Bell St., Reno (775) 846-8367 THE HEALING ARTS Sierra Watercolor Society will exhibit "The Healing Arts", a show of original watercolor paintings at Renown South Meadows.The paintings are for sale and may be viewed during regular business hours in the dining area of the Medical Center. 6/30 – 8/2, Renown South Meadows Medical Center,10101 Double R Blvd.,Reno. sierrawatercolorsociety.com THE RENO FASHION SHOW 2015 Local and international men’s and women’s designers will be sending their clothes down the runway and guests will enjoy a special guest performance during the show by Naima Mora, a best-selling author, recording artist, and winner of “America’s Next Top Model”. Cailean Sterling, 17, returns after having a brain tumor removed last year.

Cailean had to learn how to walk again and was invited to walk this year with her crutches. Proceeds from the sale of her dress will be donated to brain cancer research. Sophi Lee, 16, is the designer behind the brand SophiMoya, a collection of junior’s dresses and cosplay costumes. 7/18, 7PM; doors @6PM. Atlantis Casino Resort, Grand Ballroom. Tickets at renofashion.brownpapertickets.com

ASHLEE BUSHEE: WRATH WARRIORS A local handcrafted clothing company will be featured in the Reno Tahoe Fashion Show on 7/18. Designed by Ashlee Bushee, all clothing is based on the concept of “buy one, give one”. This year's fashion show is based on “live for freedom, break every fashion rule”. wrathwarriors. com 2ND ANNUAL MURAL MARATHON Featuring Artists Arthur Bryce Chisholm, David Cherry, Heidi Barnett, Stephane Cellier, Anthony Padilla, a team of Asa Kennedy and Derek Miller, and Danielle Rumbaugh. Starts 7/10 at 10AM and ends 7/11 at 10AM. Circus Circus Reno, Virginia St. side. circusreno.com MASTER CLASSES AT MARIGOLD MOVEMENT CENTER Dedicated to the study of international and experimental dance, Marigold Movement Center offers Master Classes from world respected dancers: Master Class #1: 7/18, 10:30AM-12:30pm, “Isolation Patterns Layered with Arm Work”; 1-3PM, "Tribal Evolutions". Open to all levels. $25/$30 at the door. $45/both workshops/$50 at the door. Paypal to reserve your spot or email Kami at kamiliddle@ mac.com to mail a check. Master Class #2: 7/19, 10AM-noon, “A Taste of Odissi Dance” by Niharika Mohanty. $50/$45 by July 1st, marigoldmovementcenter@gmail.com. 7/26, 11AM-1PM, Master Class #3: “Yankadi, a West African Dance Workshop” with Alseny Souhmah. $35/$30 in advance, e-mail debwebily@yahoo.com. marigoldmovementcenter.com DISCOVER DICKERSON Marigold Movement Center will be participating in The Discover Dickerson Street Faire on July 18th. We will be offering 30 minute sample classes with our instructor. $5 suggested donation: 11AM, Debby Lammam, World Fusion; 12PM, Julian Nepomuceno: Lyrical Hip Hop; 1PM, John Wade: Vaudeville Choreography; 2PM, Isabel Fagoaga: TheGROOVE; 3PM, Kandy Valentine: Egyptian Belly Dance; 4PM, Rebecca Bone: Contact Improvisation. There will also be vending and live glass blowing demonstration outside. Marigold Movement Center, 2285 W. Dickerson Rd., Reno marigoldmovementcenter.com ARTS ON THE GREEN A cultural event linking the arts and golf. Artists of Arrow creek exhibit their diverse artistic talents which include; painting, sculpture, glass, wood carving, jewelry, fabric arts, mosaics, ceramics and photography.

The Clubhouse and Patio will be available for visitors to enjoy snacks, beverages and wine tasting at “All Day Happy Hour” prices while accompanied by local musicians through out the day. CeCe Gable and Ken Pettiford, 11AM. David Lewis, 1PM. Morgan Starfire Hale, 3PM. Clark Kent Trio, 5PM. Painted golf balls will be used for an opportunity to “putt for fun”. Raffle prizes include golf and dinner packages and artwork. 7/12, 11AM-7PM, Club at Arrowcreek (775) 800-1547 UNDER SHELTER: THE POWER WITHIN A photographic essay capturing the beauty and personal strength of men, women and children seeking help in their rise from poverty, by Photographer Judy Schott. 7/6-8/14, with a special Artist Reception on 7/9 from 5:30-7:30PM. Metro Gallery, 1 E. First St., Reno judyschottphotography.com ROMEO AND JULIET: THE BALLET Presented by Sierra Nevada Ballet, 7/25 at Barkley Theater, Fallon: 8PM, doors @7PM. Tickets, $22/general, $18/seniors, students, military. $44/$36 for box seats. 1 E. Park Street, Fallon churchillarts.org (775) 423-1440. 7/27 at Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival: 7:30PM, doors @5:30PM. $25-$75/Tables $140-$280. laketahoeshakespeare. com (800) 747-4697. 8/1 at Nightingale Concert Hall: 7:30PM, doors @6:30PM. $30/$22 for seniors, students, military. 1335 N. Virginia St., Reno (775) 784-4278

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or Charlie Musselwhite, picking u p a h a r m o n i c a t o d ay isn’t much different from the first time. As a child in Memphis, Tennessee, choosing t h e i n s t r u m e n t w a s l i k e p l ay i n g w i t h a n y o f h i s o t h e r f av o r i t e toys. Musselwhite was lucky enough to be born into a musical f a m i ly, s o h e q u i c k ly r e a l i z e d h i s f av o r i t e t o y w a s m o r e t h a n j u s t a t r i v i a l p l ay t h i n g h e w o u l d s o o n o u t g r o w.

Today, Musselwhite is commonly ranked among one the most prominent pioneers of electric blues, rock ’n’ roll, and boogie music.

A list of awards and accolades accrued by the 71-year-old could easily fill the rest of this story’s word count, with some notable examples including an induction into the Blues Hall of Fame, a Blues Music Award, and a handful of Grammy nominations.

He’s collaborated with big names such as B.B. King, Tom Waits and Ben Harper. His signature style was the inspiration behind Dan Aykroyd’s character in Blues Brothers.

However, Musselwhite isn’t one to let such landmarks define him, giving that honor alone to his musical style, dutifully crafted over many decades. After developing a relationship with the harmonica, he fell in love with the blues, which were in the middle of a sort of renaissance in the South.

“It was a very exciting time to be around,” said Musselwhite. “I never thought I would end up becoming a musician, being a part of it.”

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The young Musselwhite worked all types of odd jobs while developing his own sound.

Living in such a vibrant, pivotal place and time inspired him to develop his style, or, as he put it, “play my own blues.” Even when Johnny and Dorsey Burnette were living across the street, and Elvis Presley was inviting him to parties, Musselwhite wasn’t sure he would end up as a musician.

It wasn’t until he went to Chicago that the world of blues music swept Musselwhite downstream, leaving him forever changed.

“When I went to Chicago, the blues overtook me,” said Musselwhite.

Acquainting himself with the likes of Buddy Guy, Muddy Waters, and Howlin’ Wolf, among others, Musselwhite started to become convinced that he could make it in music, and compiled his first album, Stand Back! Here Comes Charley Musselwhite’s Southside Band. The brazen debut, which pairs Musselwhite’s smoky harmonica and vocal work with a talented backing band, is considered a classic by many critics and musicians alike, and broke the young bluesman through to the mainstream.

When asked how he developed his signature style, Musselwhite explained that much of it came to him naturally.

“It wasn’t anything conscious, I just played what I felt,” he said. “I thought everyone was supposed to play their own style.”

Much of Musselwhite’s inspiration came from his surroundings in his early years in Memphis, snapshots of people, places, and natural surroundings. To him, blues is about everyday life, people trying to get to work, waking up every morning, and eating meals with their families. His music also hearkens back to the birthplace of the blues in the humid wetlands of Mississippi.

“When you’re there in the Mississippi Delta, it just evokes a feeling. The river has a feel, a spirit to it.”

Musselwhite hopes this spirit will come across to his audience, to whom he recommends bringing their dancing shoes.

“They’ll hear tunes from the past, tunes from my new CD, and maybe some that haven’t been recorded yet,” he said. “But mainly it’s for a good time, to get everyone leaving the show smiling.”

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Fancying themselves the “oldest band in town,” this psychedelic funk-rock quintet has more years under its belt than many young musicians have been on Earth. Back in 1991, J u ly at 7 a.m., following an all-night gig at the now defunct Zephyr Lounge, the name Paisley Brain Cells came to guitarist Chip Billharz while recovering at the bar.

With the endurance and passion to fill the Zephyr’s dawn-tilldusk slot, Paisley Brain Cells are unweathered by the stage, devoted as ever to delivering mind-bending and exciting rock performances to Reno’s audiences.

A little more than two decades have instilled countless stories and personalities into the sound of Paisley Brain Cells, who like to let their music take its own pace.

These laid-back dudes never write set lists, instead letting each show grow organically, so that every time you see them, it’ll be a different experience.

Twenty-four years and counting, Paisley Brain Cells show no sign of slowing. A balance of covers and originals make up the band’s repertoire, and Billharz promises to take his audiences on a “musical adventure.”

Something of a local celebrity, Max Volume is a DJ on Reno’s classic rock station KOZZ, and his eponymous band has opened for many big acts in rock music.

However, J u ly Max Volume —born Glenn Bailey— will appear in Rollin’ on the River as a solo acoustic act. Fans of his band’s signature amplified energy should have no reason to fear, however, as he promises his acoustic show will be an intense assault of fingerpicking, soaring leads, harmonics, and open tunings—every bit as epic as his work with the group.

Volume’s formative acoustic experience came about by accident.

One time when Steve Morse, of Kansas and Deep Purple fame, headlined at the Pioneer Center, his opening act was delayed. He passed his acoustic guitar to Volume, who kept the crowd going.

“I killed it!” said Volume.

Kicking off a set with a heavy bass and guitar groove, the Mark Sexton Band strives to make an impact on audiences with their classic funkrock sound.

Ever since the musicians were J u ly younger than legal drinking age, they’ve set about crafting a style to call their own, and now, after eight years, Sexton feels they’ve arrived.

The band has shared stages with Macy Gray and Dumpstaphunk, and exercised their chops for years on the road. The young quartet promises their feel-good funk and soul inspired jams will get the crowd in the mood for dancing.

Reputable figures in the national funk scene Alan Evans atnd Larold Rebhun helped MSB compile their latest release, Young and Naive in 2013. Since then, they’ve worked on polishing their live set, putting it to video in collaboration with acclaimed local filmmakers Reno Sessions.

“We pay attention to detail,” said bassist Alex Korostinsky. “We do our best to bring you the best funk and soul around.”

As Dizzy Gillespie once said, “It’s taken me all my life to learn what not to play.” First Take, as implied by the name, expect their players to know what this means right off the bat. A fairly J u ly rigorous set of expectations stand behind this jazz trio, who often conscript musical mercenaries to their cause.

“I found that my gigs became a constantly changing mix of the area’s finest players, which means that no matter who’s playing the gig, they have to get the song on the first take,” said saxophonist Rick Metz.

First Take play jazz, but are influenced by a variety of artists, from Frank Zappa to Tower of Power. Summer concertgoers can expect vocal classics from the Great American Songbook, sharing the tradition of the American-born art form that channels everyone from Duke Ellington and Count Basie to Tony Bennett and Frank Sinatra.

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Guitar Woody and the Boilers Like any great blues band, Guitar Woody and the Boilers tell it like it is. The name itself speaks to their humility, J u ly seeing as front man Woody Soules used to work on the steam boilers at a local hospital.

This band’s sound isn’t limited to the blues, however. It shows skill in many styles, including soul, classic R&B, jazz, country and even Cajun stomp.

Performing at Rollin’ on the River holds special significance for Soules and his band. Once upon a time, they played at Wingfield Amphitheater’s grand opening.

Since their inception in 1991, the Boilers have opened for names such as Elvin Bishop, Edgar Winter, and John Lee Hooker.

“We have a family-like relationship with each other, which is very special,” Soules said.

“Twenty-five years together, playing over 500 gigs,” said bassist Bob McNamara. “We have infectious fun!”

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fashion photographer and a musician each began their careers in Reno, moved to bigger ponds, and are coming back to showcase their work during Artown this summer. The Rn&R got on the horn with each of t h e m t o f i n d o u t w h at i t ’ s l i k e t o l e av e h o m e i n s e a r c h o f broader horizons.

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Homecoming kings Franz Szony Franz Szony’s work will be on exhibit July 1-31 at Sierra Arts Gallery, 17 S. Virginia St. An artist’s reception is scheduled for 7 p.m. July 2. For information call 329-2787 or visit www.franzszony.com.

Calling from the Brewery Art Colony—a huge, happening, residential studio complex in downtown Los Angeles—Franz Szony traces the arc of his career, punctuating his story with a long list of people who encouraged him along the way.

The first is Kathy Sedarquist, who was his after-school art teacher at the Namaste Art Center when he was 7.

She let him draw whatever he wanted.

“The class would be drawing bears, and I’d be drawing showgirls or whatever, and she’d be OK with that.”

His early interest in beauty and glamour turned out to be lifelong passions.

After he graduated—also from Reno High—he initially moved to San Francisco, took college classes in figure drawing, fashion design, and photography, then returned to Reno.

“It’s a great place for an artist,” said Szony, who in 2009 illustrated the RN&R’s Biggest Little Best of Northern Nevada readers poll. “It’s so beautiful, the sunsets, as cliché as it might sound, as corny as it sounds, that stuff actually inspires artistry.”

Inspired he was. He taught himself more and more about digital photography, showing his work in bars such as Green Room, 5 Star, and Se7en Teahouse and Bar. He gratefully remembers each and every bar owner for the opportunities.

Szony moved to Los Angeles in 2013, searching for a place on the ladder of the thriving—and deeper pocketed—fashion and photography industries.

“In Los Angeles, it’s everything’s times 10,” he said. “Every single day, I try to reach out to a new person.

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The way he remembers it, “They were like, ‘no.’”

He’d been playing since age 3, when he was inspired by an Itzhak Perlman performance on Sesame Street. He was committed to his craft, but his desire to fuse with new styles ran deep, and he wasn’t having “no” for an answer.

“I ended up quitting classical music. I taught myself guitar and started playing rock ’n’ roll and punk rock,” Snider said, calling from Portland, Oregon.

After graduating from Reno High, he and his best friend, guitarist Milton Merlos, promptly went to live in Spain and study Flamenco. They returned in 2002 and started Sol’Jibe, a Latininfluenced act one source described as sounding like “Dave Matthews meets

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Szony makes both fine art and commercial photographs, specializing in glittery, lavisher-than-life portraits and figure illustrations that bend gender, pile on glamour, revel in drag here and there, and teeter between reality and fantasy, looking at once like drawings and photos. (They’re photos, often heavily retouched, but don’t be too sure of first instincts; sometimes what looks like a color filter is actually makeup on a model.) To boot, his images can be opulently meta-retro. One picture can refer to five or six time periods at once—say Ancient Greek, Art Deco, Renaissance, Rococo, and 1950s pin-up, with a little Nefertiti flourish.

Szony made the poster image for this year’s Artown, in which the Titan goddess Mnemosyne morphs with a modern showgirl, skin and satin gown glowing with a coppery shimmer.

He’ll exhibit some new photos— “portraits, kind of photographic busts,” he calls them—at Sierra Arts Gallery throughout July, and offer a limited edition of a special version of the Artown poster. This version includes some partially obscured nude figures that didn’t make it onto the publicly distributed poster.

Although Szony’s pleased he found the market he was looking for in Los Angeles, he said, “Coming back to Reno will be nice. I feel like in small towns, you have a really solid family of people that have kind of watched you grow and watched your work change.”

the Afro-Cuban All Stars.” Sol’Jibe released three albums, and eventually the guys went their separate ways.

In 2011, Snider toured both coasts, searching for a new home base with a large enough audience to support his career long-term. “I went to see where people would value what I have to offer,” he said.

“I always had a great response in Portland,” he said. He once played an open mic at a bar there called Plew’s Brews, which led to a gig, which led to playing on an album, which led to more studio work, which led to meeting a lot of great players.

“One of the things I like about Portland, one of the reasons I’m here, is there are so many creative musicians here.” Consequently, he added, audiences are open to new or experimental sounds, which is perfect for Snider, as his music isn’t easy to categorize. In fact, he said, he’s had record executives come up to him after shows wanting to talk, but ultimately deciding his sound wasn’t classifiable enough to market. A given set might include threads of world, jazz, funk or classical—sometimes all of those at once. Often, a song is based on sampled and looped electric violin sounds. One thing audiences can count on is a healthy dose of improvisation.

That’s important to Snider, and he credits some of his ability to wing it on stage to decades of practice—and to those early years of classical music lessons.

Snider said, “One of the things I loved about Reno, for as small as Reno is, the amount of talent per capita, it’s maybe more than any other city. Even though it was a small pond, there were opportunities for me to excel in whatever way I wanted to.”

He credits the University of Nevada, Reno’s music department, where he studied jazz for a year and which his great grandfather, Theodore Post, helped establish. He also credits some of his early education to “casino bands, session players and older guys who stick around.”

“When I was in high school,” he added, “I’d put my violin on my back and see whoever I could go see. I said I was there to play. I’d sneak in whenever I could. I remember sometimes running into my teachers.”

That was awkward, but he did end up sitting in on stage a few times as a result.

“As a young kid, you’re kind of soaking it all up. I’m thankful for all those things Reno had to offer,” he said.

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Michelle Lassaline is the woman behind Frances the French Coyote.

“They look old,” Lassaline says, standing in front of a blue, pajama-like hand-stitched suit and a striped pinafore that could have come from a storybook. “But back then, they looked avant-garde.”

Along the adjacent wall hang papiermache heads of a fox, a goat, a cow and the critter that’s about to get a new suit, Frances the French Coyote. The heads are sized so Lassaline can wear them, and their shapes and painted-on details are as realistic as could be, save for one feature.

“Simba eyes,” she calls them. “The kindof-Disney, a-little-bit-big eyes” to make each creature seem more approachable. “I definitely humanize them,” she said.

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the Wild Things Are, The Velveteen Rabbit and The Jungle Book, graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno in 2014 with a fine arts degree. Since then she’s won two awards from the City of Reno Art BLAST, a grant from Sierra Arts Foundation, and a commission from Artown. Later this year, her work will appear at Oats Park Art Center and in the annual Wild Women exhibit, and she’ll travel to Switzerland for an artist’s residency.

In July, she’ll perform during Artown as part of the Taeuber Troupe, dressing up as Frances the French Coyote, traveling on a 5-foot-wide stage towed by a bicycle, and drawing portraits of people as their favorite animal. Nate Clark, her boyfriend and collaborator, will pedal the bike, and sculptor Mike Burke is currently working on welding the stage.

“The way I interact is I give people art for free,” she explained. At Dave Eggers’ talk at the Nevada Musuem of Art in May, she and five volunteers suited up as animals, ushered people into the auditorium, and gave away animal sketches that were predrawn on joss paper. At a Holland Project event, she once gave out fortune cookies.

“When I performed at Holland Project, I gave out the fortunes. That’s when I found out I liked giving a gift for free, because it’s embarrassing for people to interact with something that’s going to call attention to them, so I try to minimize that kind of shock value.

I’m not interested in the shock value. I’m interested in the real connection and direct experience.”

Lassaline is inspired by the early Dadaists from pre-1920. “Those are kind of my art saints,” she said, during what happens to be their 100th anniversary year. In particular, she likes work of Dadaist puppetmaker, seamstress and teacher Sophie Taeuber-Arp, whose namesake her performance team borrows.

“She was my ideal predecessor,” Lasslaine said, in part because TaeuberArp’s work was more accessible than Dadaist work tended to be. “I’ve definitely always been set on making work that is for a really wide audience. I have a huge family.

They’re not necessarily trained in the arts, but they’re really important to me. That’s always been really essential.”

She mentioned the cynicism and irony that’s been a prevalent streak in contemporary art for a while, and said, “I’m interested in doing the opposite of that: single entendres.”

The Taeuber Troupe’s performance/drawing event is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. each Monday in July at Wingfield Park as part of Artown’s weekly Family Festival.

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andess Witmer is a horsewoman who’s kind enough to show new riders,including clumsy o n e s l i k e m e ,t h e r o p e s .

S h e h a s at l e a s t a s many dogs as equines, however, and spends most of her time on Artpaws, h e r A r t o w n n o n p r o f i t t h at b r i n g s together vendors, artists and m u s i c i a n s f o r a o n e - d ay s h i n d i g t o benefit animal charities. Around 5 , 0 0 0 at t e n d e e s a r e e x p e c t e d at t h e j u ly 1 2 e v e n t, w h e r e p r o c e e d s w i l l b e n e f i t P a l o m i n o Va l l e y P e t R e s c u e , t h e U n i t e d S tat e s W o l f R e f u g e , a n d a third group to be determined by people’s choice.

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That means if I can find a good cause …

I try to raise money for animal aid and nonprofits and animal rescue groups.

Artpaws is all I dedicate eight months of my life to. I’ve never taken any money out, never wanted to. All the money goes to the animals, and I’ve always been very proud of that. [The original Artpaws founder] thought it was a great idea to bring animals and art together, which is unusual and lots of fun. Now we’re in our 15th year. does all the ar tpaWs ar t that’s for sale depict animals? do the sales go toWard animals?

The sales go straight to the artists. They can be anyone from a portrait artist to a caricature artist to somebody who makes dog collars out of beautiful leather, to

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somebody that makes the little dog lockets that hang from their collars and have their name and number, to somebody who does cremation―the people who do the beautiful urns―it’s everything you can think of that’s animal-related. It’s crazy. It’s like a canine carnival. hoW d o You sta r t pulling a 5,000-per son e ve nt toge ther? i freak out Whe n i have a d inner pa r t Y. You’re trying to create awareness. You’re trying to make sure you have everything you need. You’re hitting up your best friends for sponsorships, and you’re just trying to be ready and do something different every year as well. s o W h at d o p e o p l e l i k e to see?

Well, when we added the beer garden and the bands, that attracted a whole new group of people who come with a blanket and a little chair and just relax. They come for my silent auction, too, because I am just relentless, and I never give up [when getting sponsorships]. I’ve gotten so many job offers from places, and they come up like, “You are such a good salesperson!”

But they don’t realize that’s because I believe in my event, and I’d have to really believe in their cause. … Almost every casino in town has been supportive. It’s amazing how pet friendly Nevada, and in particular Reno, is. hoW about bands? What’s i t like to book them and Work Wi th them? i’ve heard that can be tough.

They’re so funny, because they’re all definitely yes. Almost everybody you ask is saying, “Yes! Our group would love to do that!” And then you spend the next eight months trying to have them do a

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walk-through. With a band, especially in an outdoor park like McKinley that’s curved, the music has to be able to not boom out the front people but then still reach the far people, and kind of go around the building.

So there are a lot of logistics, and you’re always trying to walk through the event with your band. I highly recommend that, and sometimes that’s impossible. Then you’re standing in the front with ear plugs, and people in back are going, “I can’t hear!”

So I’d say one, book early; two, do the walk-through; and three; confirm, because we have made stars at Artpaws. The Whitney Myer Band was at Artpaws for three years with [Myer’s] dog, Guinness, and we consider them amazing, and they went on to be very popular. But the flip side is we’ve lost bands, too. They’ve broken up before Artpaws, like a week or two before. le t’s talk about some of the ar tists, too.

We’re collecting art from around the United States. There’s a guy, Tom Mosser, who did some art for the 49ers and now he’s back East. He’s known for his paintings of dogs staring at tennis balls, and he does other paintings of animals staring at what they love most in the world. We also have Beccavision [Becca Fischer], a really

cool artist I found on Facebook. A friend bought a dog portrait by her and put it on Facebook, and said, “This is my cute dog.”

And I said, “Yes, your dog is great,” and then I found the artist, and she gave us a donation. She gave us a painting―and then one of our volunteers [bought] 18 paintings by her. She immortalized every animal she’d ever owned, including a horse. It’s the coolest thing, too―all colors and lines and stars and zigzags and zoo-zoos, and each painting has a heart somewhere in it. so doing this is good for an ar tist’s businesses, basicallY. Yes, and art is just so global now anyway.

If you’re a Reno artist, you can get on Facebook and be anywhere. That’s the difference in art and in fund-raising and all of it now; the sky’s the limit. And I don’t mind if somebody says no. They rarely do, but if they say no to giving to me, it means they’ve found some other cause that’s more near and dear to them.

Artpaws begins 10 a.m. Sunday, July 12, at McKinley Arts and Culture Center. Dogs are welcome. The craft beer garden opens at noon, and live music from the Note Ables and the Valentine Rodeo Band starts at 2 p.m. For more information, visit petfoliomagazine.com.

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20th AnniversAry Opening night CelebrAtiOn

4-11:30pm. Free.

Artown kicks off its month-long 20th anniversary festival with high energy performances and a community party that rivals Mardi Gras. Wingfield Park, 300 West First St., 322-1538

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9-11:15pm. Free. The classic Best Picture of 1942 stars Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Wingfield Park, 300 W. First St., 322-1538

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histOriC CeMeteries WAlking tOur

6-8pm. Ticketed $10, free for HRPS Members.

Learn about Reno’s famous families.

Knights of Pythias Hall, 980 Nevada St., 747-4478

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region and surrounding neighborhoods, 10434 River Park Place, Building B, Suite 3, 530-386-4976

yArt sAle 9am-4pm. Free. Annual art yard sale in a shady Southwest Reno yard. 1420 Mt. Rose St., 358-5149

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vintAge rOse: A tribute tO the WOMen Of rOCk

10am-10pm. Free.

Experience Basque heritage, dances, music, sports and foods. Wingfield Park, 300 West First St., 762-3577

6-7:30pm. Free. See five women of classic rock in a costumed tribute.

Wingfield Park, 229-6447

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suMMer sOiree under the stArs: An evening With Clint blACk

8-10pm. Tickets are $70 for assigned seating and $50 for lawn seating. Iconic country music singer and songwriter Clint Black comes to the Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater, 6000 Bartley Ranch Road, 322-1538

10am-5pm. Free.

Visit artists’ studios throughout the Truckee-downtown

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10am-5pm. Free. Explore painting in a variety of forms. Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum, 490 S. Center St., 786-1000

A CelebrAtiOn Of yOung ChAutAuquA

7-9pm. Free. Chautauqua and historical impersonation. National Automobile Museum, 10 S. Lake St., 623-7792

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nOrthern nevAdA pride

10am-4pm. $5 Donation $5.

Celebrate LGBT community pride with a music festival and parade. Wingfield Park, 775-298-1479

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lOst in yOnkers by neil siMOn

7-9pm. Free. Two boys must endure teen life with their nutty family. Reno Little Theater, 147 E. Pueblo Street, 345-7323

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7-10pm. Free.

Artown’s 20th-anniversary closing night extravaganza. Wingfield Park, 322-1538