LINEUP OF FREE MUSIC OFFERED IN WINGFIELD PARK DURING THE RENO RIVER FESTIVAL
RENO, Nev. (May 6, 2005) — There will be kayaking competitions, whitewater races, free clinics, an expo, food vendors and now free music during the 2nd annual Reno River Festival, May 12-15, 2005. The festival brings together several popular regional bands to play throughout the weekend to entertain and add to the festival environment.
The performance line up includes:
| Friday, May 13 | |
| 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Darin Talbot Band: Snowboarder and songwriter Tahoe resident Darin Talbot has earned local and national accolades, opening for the Brian Setzer Orchestra and the Beach Boys. His fourth and current album, "Rise", is slated for release in early 2006. |
| 3:30 to 5 p.m. | Will Dailey: The Boston Globe describes Will Dailey as "a curly-maned crooner" with a "voice like buttah he rocks, in an earthy, singable acoustic Rufus Wainwright kind of way." He has been likened to such names as Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin, Ben Harper and Jeff Buckley no wonder hes a favorite on his hometown Boston circuit. |
| 5:30 to 7 p.m. | Hellbound Glory: Taking their name from a Hank Williams Jr. album, Hellbound Glory is a Northern Nevada favorite, singing in the rough-and-tough country style of their icons, Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson. |
| Saturday, May 14 | |
| 10 to 11:30 a.m. | Burning Peace: Made up of Reno locals, this acoustic rock band is a perpetual favorite at festivals and fairs. |
| 12 to 1 p.m. | Will Dailey: |
| Sunday, May 15 | |
| 12 to 1:30 p.m. | Jason King Band: This heavy-hitting blues/funk quartet powers up with great classic tunes from Buddy Guy and Albert King to Jimi Hendrix and Stevie Ray Vaughan. |
| 2:30 to 4 p.m. | As Yet Untitled: Hailing from Sacramento, Calif., As Yet Untitled blends the eclectic genres of funk, rock, ska, alternative and even a little country twang into a cohesive sound all its own. In April band opened for Jimmy Chamberlain of the Smashing Pumpkins. |
In addition to the performances at Wingfield Park, Harrah's Reno will feature two evening performances. On Friday, May 13 catch That 70's Band starting at 8 p.m. at Harrah's Plaza, facing Virginia Street. The Saturday, May 14 concert features The Amigos for two sets beginning at 8 p.m.
"Having live music throughout the weekend brings the festival experience alive for the crowd at the Reno River Festival", said Deanna Ashby, executive director of marketing for the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA). "Locals can come down and watch top-caliber kayaking in our own Truckee River all while listening to live music, enjoying great food and just embracing the outdoors. It's a true festival-style event that offers fun for the whole family."
For further information of the 2005 Reno River Festival or the free entertainment scheduled at this year's event, visit www.RenoRiverFestival.com. For more information about Reno-Tahoe, America's Adventure Place, logon to www.VisitRenoTahoe.com or call 800-FOR-RENO (800-367-7366).
The Reno River Festival is held at the $1.5 million Truckee River Whitewater Park, located in the heart of Reno's booming downtown business and arts district. The park, with rapids rated class 2 and 3, is both Nevada's and the region's first whitewater park and kayak slalom racing course, totaling 2,600 feet in length and featuring north and south channels that surround an outdoor amphitheater and park. There are 11 "drop pools" and specially-placed boulders for kayaking maneuvers, a slalom racing course, and 7,000 tons of smooth flat rocks along the shores for easy river access and spectator seating.