Reno, Carson City prep for band battles
Full Blown Chaos: The metal band just off the Ozzfest tour plays Sept. 11 at a venue and cost to be announced. Details: Check www.myspace.com for updates.
Blue October: The rock band behind the song "Hate Me" plays an all-ages show at 8 p.m. Sept. 20 at the New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $16 in advance, $18 at the door, available at Recycled Records, Out of Bounds in Carson City, Mad About Music Tahoe locations and www.ticketweb.com. Details: 826-4119.
Flogging Molly: The Irish punk band plays an all-ages show with opening acts Bedouin Soundclash and Zox at 8 p.m. Sept. 27 at the New Oasis, 2100 Victorian Ave., Sparks. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door, available at Recycled Records, Out of Bounds in Carson City, Mad About Music Tahoe locations and www.ticketweb.com. ($2 off for UNR students). Details: 826-4119.
Ricky Nelson Remembered: Matthew and Gunnar Nelson perform a tribute to their father at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 14 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Cost: $27.50. Details: (800) 427-7247.
Wayne Newton: Mr. Las Vegas performs at 8 p.m. Oct. 21 in the Silver Legacy's Grande Exposition Hall. Tickets are $55, $65 and $75, available through Ticketmaster outlets and the Silver Legacy, www.silverlegacy.com. Details: 325-7401 or (800) 687-8733.
The New Cars: The reconstituted new-wave rockers featuring Todd Rundgren on lead vocals plays at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Tickets are $50. Details: (800) 427-7247.
Dave Mason: The pop rocker behind such songs as "Feelin Alright" and "We Just Disagree" performs at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 16 at Harrah's Lake Tahoe. Cost: $25. Details: (800) 427-7247.
Also coming up:
Ani DiFranco: The neo-folk singer-songwriter performs at 7 p.m. Sept. 19 at Hawkins Amphitheater at Bartley Ranch Park. Tickets are $39.50-$44.50 at the Washoe County Parks office, 2601 Plumas Ave., or online at www.hawkinsamphitheater.com. Details: 828-6642.
Dr. John: The New Orleans blues-rocker best known for the song "Right Place, Wrong Time" plays at 7 and 9:30 p.m. Sept. 20 at the Crystal Bay Club Casino in Crystal Bay. Cost: $25 general, $35 reserved. Details: 833-6333.
