Reno Blues Society Mardi Gras Dance Party Reno Blues Society Mardi Gras Dance Party . Please Note --> This is a Past Event!! . Date: 2/25/2017 Time: 7:00 PM TO 11: PM 1000 E. 6th Street Reno, NV 89512 Phone: 775-848-2590 Event Description: The Reno Blues Society will hold their annual Mardi Gras Dance Party, Saturday, Feb. 25th at the Ramada Hotel in Reno with a New Orleans-style blues and r&b band The Pulsators from Sacramento headlining and opening act and local blues band The Voodoo Dogz. Doors open at 7:00pm with music from 7:30 to 11:00pm. This is always a colorful event with outlandish costumes worn by attendees and beads to be handed out to all attending. In addition to costume contests and raffles, it will also be a food drive with non-perishable items being collected for the Food Bank of Northern Nevada. The Pulsators formed in 1989 and released four albums over the following years. Their music has been defined as a spicy blend of driving blues, New Orleans-funky R&B, rock steady reggae and rock-and-roll and supports an ever-growing legion of faithful fans that keep coming back for more. They have been voted a Sonoma County fan-favorite four times in reader’s choice polls given by The Press Democrat. In the Bohemian’s music poll, they won best rock band in 2009. They are comprised of Glenn Sullivan on trumpet, Rick Clifford on sax, band leader, drummer and vocalist Johnny Campbell, Mick Whittington on base and Douglas Ian McKenzie on guitar. Tickets are $22 at the door and $17 in advance at Recycled Records and The Melting Pot in Reno, Hippies Pipes and Incense in Sparks and The Bead Store in Carson City or from any RBS board member. Reno Blues members with dues being current can get the advance ticket price at the door, as well. The Reno Blues Society is a non-profit 501(c) 3 volunteer run organization whose mission is to increase awareness of the culture, history and diversity of blues music, through education and participation in community events. Directions: Ramada Inn, Reno - Take Wells exit to 6th Street to the Ramada. Need more information? If you need more information about this event, please complete the fields below: Your Email Address: Your Name: Question / Comment: For general inquiries email us at: info@thechambernv.org REGISTER EVENT SPONSORS LINKS Event Location Map Current Weather SET A REMINDER Your Email Address Remind me 1 2 3 4 5 day(s) prior to the event date.