Mardi Gras and Silent Auction

Join us for "Mardi Gras" – a special event brought to you by the Reno Blues Society and the National Automobile Museum. Enjoy an evening of irresistible dance grooves,soulful tunes and incredible classic cars, starting with an opening performance by Mighty Mike Schermer Trio, followed by the main feature, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats.

Throughout the night, there will be a Silent Auction benefiting the Reno Blues Society's Music Grant Program, which supports local student music education and opportunities.

Don't miss this unique blend of great music and iconic cars. We look forward to seeing you there for an unforgettable experience!

Tickets: $45 per person

RBS & NAM Member Tickets: $35 per person No refunds

Important Event Reminders

• Seating is first come, first served—please arrive with your party and avoid saving seats. Come early, make friends, and plan to fill every seat!
• No overnight parking—please plan accordingly!
• No pets, outside food, beverages, or coolers.
• Please bring your confirmation email and have it ready to view at the entrance—it will make check-in much faster.

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

Blues vocalist, harmonica master and songwriting legend Rick Estrin, leader of the musically fearless, wildly entertaining, award-winning band Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, doesn’t like to talk much about his own musical superpowers. But ask him about the Nightcats—multi-instrumentalist/musical mastermind/producer Christoffer “Kid” Andersen, keyboardist/organ wizard/bass player Lorenzo Farrell and endlessly creative drummer Derrick “D’Mar” Martin—and he’ll be happy to sing their praises. “This band is killer. I’m enjoying this all more than ever,” says the man who’s been performing and recording professionally since the early 1970s. “It’s a blessing—there’s so much energy, so much collaboration. The band is just so good right now. And the live show is better than ever.” Living Blues calls Rick Estrin & The Nightcats “a terrific blues band with a real character for a front man,” continuing, “Clever, well-crafted songs framed by first-flight musicianship…hugely entertaining, intelligently conceived and executed roots rock with a wickedly cool and otherworldly twist on tradition. Estrin’s harp work is masterful.”