Fall ‘08 Concert Preview
September
Nas with DJ Green Lantern and Jay Electronica
Sept. 9
Nasty Nas finally graces Northern Nevada with a show next month. Typically controversial, the Queens emcee is often referred to as one of the greatest rappers of all time. His coming to Reno is a statement in itself.
Tickets are $35
New Oasis
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Ages 16+
Paul Wall
Sept. 11
Houston’s favorite rapper is bringing his Southern swagger and sparkling grill to Reno; unfortunately, he is going to be late for the Rib Cook Off. Paul Wall is currently dripping candy paint across the West Coast, preparing for the upcoming release of “The Fast Life,” his fourth solo studio album.
Tickets are $18 advance and $20 door
Club Underground
Doors open at 8 p.m.
All ages
Nelly & The St. Lunatics with David Banner, Murphy Lee and Keak Da Sneak
Sept. 12
Only four days before “Brass Knuckles,” named for its hard-hitting production and lyrics, Nelly and his crew from Missouri hit the Reno campus. Performing with Nelly are hyphy rapper Keak Da Sneak and Mississippian producer/rapper David Banner.
Tickets range from $24 to $108
Lawlor Events Center
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages
New Found Glory with A Day to Remember and Four Year Strong
Sept. 14
As one of their first stops on the upcoming “Easycore Tour,” New Found Glory is sure to pack the house with opening acts like A Day to Remember, Four Year Strong, and Crime in Stereo.
Tickets are $15 advance and $18 door
New Oasis
Doors open at 6 p.m.
All ages
Tiger Army with Memphis Murder Men and Sweet and Tender Hooligans
Sept. 19
Getting fans pumped for the five-night event, October Flame 2008, a Halloween-themed party set in Orange County, the psychobilly trio will come with an agenda to rock.
Tickets are $15 advance and $17 door
New Oasis
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
All ages
The Cab with This Providence and A Rocket To The Moon
Sept. 22
Las Vegas hipsters The Cab take a trip up north this fall during their “Why So Serious Tour.” Considering this show is a precursor to the anticipated Nevada/UNLV game, let us hope they make it out in one piece.
Tickets are $10 advance and $12 door
Club Underground
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages
All That Remains and Trivium
Sept. 25
Celebrating a one-week anniversary from their Sept. 19 release of “OVERCOME,” All That Remains teams up with metalheads, Trivium, for a killer show. Accompanying the two heavyweights is 36 Crazyfists, a band whose name speaks for itself.
Tickets are $18 advance and $20 door
New Oasis
Door 6:30 p.m.
All ages
Ted Nugent
Sept. 26 and 27
The Nuge is coming to Nevada, and he is packing his 12 gauge. The gun-toting, nature-loving rock god supreme will shatter skulls with not one, but two performances this September.
Tickets range from $45 to $65
Silver Legacy Resort & Casino
Doors open at 8 p.m. on Sept. 26 and 7 p.m. on Sept. 27
All ages
Mindless Self Indulgence
Sept. 29
Nearly a month after the release of their album “IF,” MSI ventures to New Oasis for a show of epic proportions. With a blend of punk, electronica and metal, this show will blow your mind.
Tickets are $18 advance and $20 door
New Oasis
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
All ages
Shiny Toy Guns
Sept. 30
Crazy electronica rock group Shiny Toy Guns take time between the Bay Area and their hometown of Los Angeles to drop by Nevada. Their current tour up and down California precedes “Season of Poison,” the band’s upcoming album.
Tickets are $15
Club Underground
Door 7:30 p.m.
All ages
October
Hieroglyphics with Blue Scholars, Casual, Pep Love and Souls of Mischief
Oct. 1
The whole Hiero crew has assembled for a tour across the Southwest in honor of rapper Opio’s album, “Vulture’s Wisdom.” Accompanying Hieroglyphics are underground hipsters Blue Scholars from Washington.
Tickets are $25
Club Underground
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages
Reba McEntire and Kelly Clarkson
Oct. 11
The two titans team up for a dominating dual non-stop set for their “2 Worlds 2 Voices Tour.” With only one band and one stage, the two stars will consistently be performing together, making this a once in a lifetime experience.
Tickets are $64.50
Silver Legacy Resort & Casino
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages
Senses Fail with Foxy Shazam and Sky Eats Airplane
Oct. 31
Just in time for Halloween, Senses Fail will rock Reno with crazy cool hipsters Foxy Shazam and hardcore metal kids, Sky Eats Airplane.
Tickets are $17
New Oasis
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages
November
Neil Young with Death Cab for Cutie and Everest
Nov. 1
Somehow, between Los Angeles and Kansas City, Reno became the most desirable stop for legend Neil Young and indie rockers Death Cab for Cutie, who partnered up for an unusual tour.
Tickets range from $52.75 to $177.75
Silver Legacy Resort & Casino
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages
GWAR
Nov. 18
The incredibly explicit, satirically
provocative, thrash metal band destroys Reno this November. Through graphic symbolization, GWAR is sure to virtually defecate all over this year’s political celebrities.
Tickets are $18 advance and $20 door
New Oasis
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages
The Temptations and The Four Tops
Nov. 29
The legendary Motown groups gather for a soulful night of funky crooning. Celebrating their 48th studio album, The Temptations have a collection of songs for fans of all generations to enjoy. The Four Tops, will be playing all their hits from the prime of their careers.
Tickets range from $50 to $70
Silver Legacy Resort & Casino
Doors open at 7 p.m.
All ages
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