By Jenn Sheridan ·
Aug. 21 | 6:15 p.m.
Craig Fletcher Band & Elton John The Early Years
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev.
Aug. 22 | 6:15 p.m.
The Novelists & Journey Revisited
Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev.
Classic rock favorites take center stage for two days at the annual Reno Tahoe Music Festival on Aug. 21 and 22. The two-day festival features bands playing classic rock favorites, as well as original tunes, from local bands such as the Craig Fletcher Band and The Novelists. Elton John fans will enjoy seeing Elton John The Early Years starring Kenny Metcalf play their favorite hits on Friday night while Journey Revisited will rock the stage on Saturday.
The Reno Tahoe Music Festival is organized by the Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association, a nonprofit that supports the arts through events and fundraisers and by providing scholarships.
“We founded the Sierra Nevada Performing Arts Association about 4 years ago. We thought maybe there was something fun we could do to help create business. Anytime we hold an event we create jobs whether its for the performers, the organizers and stage technicians or food trucks that cater the events,” said Joseph Morabito, president of the board of directors.
The festival kicks off with the Craig Fletcher Band. Based out of Cason City, Fletcher along with Terri Campillo, Micky Valentino and Rocky Tatarelli play regularly in the Carson music scene. The Craig Fletcher Band will be followed by Elton John The Early Years starring Metcalf, who was the keyboardist for the 1980s metal band Stryper and began performing in the tribute band in 2008. The Early Years is a seven-piece group that recreates the stage presentation, look and sound of Elton John’s early career.
Based out of Reno, Nev., The Novelists combine the art of storytelling, four-part harmonies and the sounds of folk music. The Novelists have become a regular fixture on the West Coast festival scene returning often to play venues around their hometown.
Following The Novelists is Journey Revisited. Recreating the sound that dominated the arenas in the late 70s and 80s, Journey Revisited gives audiences an uncannily accurate tribute to Journey without the use of prerecorded backing tracks or vocal enhancements.
For more information about the Association and upcoming events, or to purchase tickets to the Reno Tahoe Music Festival, visit snpaa.org.
