Ryan Rambo moved here from Seattle almost five years ago. When he arrived he found that there weren’t a lot of parties where the music he loved to dance to matched the vibe he was seeking
“I’m from Seattle where the culture had lots of music and lots of house dance parties. I wanted to create a vibe, that was both funky and psychedelic,” Rambo says.
His first unofficial production was a Soul Train house party. After a few house dance parties, someone suggested he do this as part of his life. His followed this by producing the Tight and Bright on a Bike Pub Crawl.
“If people can forget about their problems for a couple of hours, I feel like I’ve given something back to the community.”
– Ryan Rambo
Rambo met Rusty Reams, Tahoe’s Premiere Bingo Caller, and they began collaborating on different events, this collaboration gave birth to Rambo Productions. Reams is the creator of the Black Out Bingo Party, whose moniker is “this is not your grandmother’s bingo.” The adult-style bingo party has taken off, and winners are given some of the wackiest of prizes. The B3’s Band performs during bingo nights to raise the energy of these fun-filled evenings. Black Out Bingo nights can be found on Tuesdays in South Lake Tahoe at the Himmel Haus and Thursdays at the Auld Dubliner at Squaw Valley.
Rambo says that over the last four years he and Reams have explored ways for each of them to create their own identity through their various entertainment endeavors while collaborating on numerous parties and events in Tahoe.
Rambo Productions hosts 8 to 10 large-scale events throughout the year and a number of smaller events, as well. The company often collaborates with the Crystal Bay Casino and other promoters.
“Each promoter has a different creative style and different fans,” explains Rambo. This variety offers a wide variety of DJs and music events for people to experience. The Halloween Party at the Tahoe Biltmore in October was a blast.
Rambo found his creative outlet through producing events and dance parties that offer a unique theme. This has given him a focal point in his life and a way to be creative and look for new party ideas.
“Each themed party is in response to the community and has been outlet for me to connect to the community,” he says.
Wigs and Onesies Gaper Dance Party
The 4th Annual Wigs and Onesies Gaper Dance Party on Jan. 8 is the next Rambo Production dance party and will be held in Tahoe City at the Hacienda del Lago.
“The Wigs and Onesies party is an easy way for people to dress up, get funky, get weird and get Tahoe,” says Rambo. “When people dress up, they become a different person, they get to be whoever they want to be and it gives them another reason to go out.”
“I am totally excited about this year’s event. We are bringing Ski Tour, a duo from Whistler, to perform. They get decked out in ski gear and bring snow machines for their high-energy music, which blends funky house, disco, 70’s funk and electronic remixes,” says Rambo.
In addition to the Canadian duo, the party starts with Tahoe City’s own DJ Lamb Chop, who Rambo says will bring an upbeat sound to the event. Also performing is San Francisco’s DJ Mancub from the Space Cowboys, SkiiTour and PK Sound by PHYBE.
“He brings some funky breaks and is super high energy. This event will be a raging dance party,” Rambo says.
Rambo is a networker. His love of music helps him be a conduit for DJs to get gigs and connect with important resources. Rambo helps connect people to the community.
“I’ve met DJs from all over the world that have heard about Rambo Productions. We promote a number of events in San Francisco including a big New Year’s Eve event. It’s great to bring folks who are playing in San Francisco up to Tahoe.” Rambo explains
“I love to bring people together who love the art of deejaying. I appreciate watching someone who can mix well at a party.”
Rambo says that he has some things up his sleeve for the future with late-night chill parties and lounged-out disco dancing is on his radar.
“Dancing is my inspiration. It’s my focus. I love to create a place where people can have a fun dancing with good sound, good lighting and high energy. People find a way to express themselves. Dancing is one of the easiest ways to live in the moment. If people can forget about their problems for a couple of hours, I feel like I’ve given something back to the community” says Rambo.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit facebook.com/rambopartyproductions.
