Hot August Nights Entertainment

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 - GRAND SIERRA RESORT - 8 PM

PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO

Pat Benatar is easily one of the most influential female rock singers of all time. Her strong, powerful and distinctive voice is recognizable within the first few notes she sings. She is a Multi- Platinum selling artist with 19 Top 40 singles; best known for her 80’s anthems "Love Is A Battlefield", "Hit Me With Your Best Shot", and "We Belong". Neil Giraldo will be joining Benatar on stage. He has performed on all of Benatar’s albums and is credited with composing and producing much of her work. Don’t miss the chance to see the musical chemistry between Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo when they stand center stage in the Grand Theatre!

 
 
 
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 - GRAND SIERRA RESORT - 8:15 PM

CHICAGO TRIBUTE AUTHORITY

For those thousands of you who quite simply find Chicago's great music a hard habit to break, Grand Sierra Resort sets the stage to make a generation of music fans smile, as they welcome California's own Chicago
Tribute Authority to their outdoor stage on Tuesday, August 9th 8:15 pm. The Music of Legendary Rock Band Chicago is "A Hard Habit To Break". Hot August Nights plans to "Colour Your World" as Chicago Tribute Authority pays their very special tribute to Chicago.





TUESDAY, AUGUST 9 - VICTORIAN SQUARE, SPARKS - 8:15 PM

RONNY & THE CLASSICS

This versatile quintet puts on a rockin' boppin' 50's & 60's rock n' roll show. With their flashy cool attire, hot moves and multi harmony vocals, they reproduce retro oldies music the way it was meant to be delivered: High
energy, high visibility and lots of heart! Besides headlining at car shows, fairs, city concerts, casinos and corporate events, Ronny & The Classics have also opened for legendary performers such as Chubby Checker, The Coasters, Jan & Dean, Tony Bennett, The Temptations and Three Dog Night, to name just a few.
 
 


WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 - GRAND SIERRA RESORT - 8:15 PM

JAY AND THE AMERICANS

Very few bands have ever reached the musical heights of Jay And The Americans. From 1962- 1971, this group charted an unprecedented "12" top 10 records. Jay And The Americans first record was "Tonight" (from the Broadway Musical West Side Story), and their breakout hit song was "She Cried". Jay And The Americans next
chart hit was "Only In America," followed by top ten hits "Come A Little Bit Closer" and later "This Magic Moment". In 2002, Jay And The Americans were inducted into the Vocal Group Hall of Fame, placing them among the greatest vocal groups in Rock and Roll history.




WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10 - VICTORIAN SQUARE, SPARKS - 8:15 PM

SIXTIESMANIA

Sixtiesmania will be delivering a dynamic salute to the music of the 1960's. The group recreates the sights, sounds and controversy of a decade that changed the world. Musical selections include songs by
the Doors, the Beatles, The Animals, Roy Orbison, Creedence Clearwater Revival, Tom Jones, Linda Ronstadt and more. The Sixtiesmania show has toured the world for 17 years. The show features authentic costumes, vintage instruments and a passion and intensity that match the original 1960's songs.




THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 - GRAND SIERRA RESORT - 8:15 PM

HERMAN'S HERMITS STARRING PETER NOONE

Herman's Hermits starring Peter Noone was a bigger act than the Beatles selling over 52 million records, with 23 top 20 hits and the highest grossing act and biggest record-seller in the world for two years in a row ('65-'66). Peter Noone is lead singer, spokesperson and front man of the now-legendary 1960's rock group Herman's Hermits. With songs like "Mrs. Brown You've Got a Lovely Daughter", and "I'm Henry the Vlll, I Am", Herman's Hermits outsold every recording act in the world. "There's A Kind of Hush (All Over the World)", "I'm Into Something Good", "Wonderful World", "Listen People", are just a few of the worldwide hits of Herman's Hermits.





THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 - VICTORIAN SQUARE, SPARKS - 8:15 PM

"OH WHAT A NIGHT" A TRIBUTE TO FRANKIE VALLI AND THE FOUR SEASONS

OH WHAT A NIGHT! is an exciting musical revue written by Motown producer and creative consultant George Solomon, directed by award winning producer/director Michael Chapman with choreography by Paul
Holmquist. "Sherry", "Big Girls Don't Cry", "Walk Like A Man", "Can't Take My Eyes Off You", "My Eyes Adored You", "Working My Way Back To You", "Let's Hang On" and "Who Loves You" are just some of the many hits you'll enjoy from the dynamic songbook of those boys from Jersey, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.





FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 - GRAND SIERRA RESORT - 8:15 PM

BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS

The 1969 album "Blood, Sweat and Tears" became a blockbuster hit, the number one LP for seven straight weeks. Introducing three gold singles, the Grammy-winning album remained on the charts for more than two years. The album featured big band jazz-rock arrangements of old and new songs by such artists as Brenda Holloway, Billie Holiday, Laura Nyro, and Steve Winwood; the three cuts "Spinning Wheel," "And When I Die,"
and "You've Made Me So Very Happy" climbed to the top of the charts.





FRIDAY, AUGUST 12 - VICTORIAN SQUARE, SPARKS - 8:15 PM

DANNY AND THE JUNIORS FEATURING JOE TERRY

Danny And The Juniors began singing together in the early 1950's at ages 13 and 14 as The Juvenaires. It wasn't very long before they were discovered and re-named Danny And The Juniors. The group then recorded one of their own original songs called "At The Hop". The song quickly became a monumental hit reaching #1 on the pop, country and rhythm and blues charts. It stands today as the #23 all-time biggest record according to the Billboard Magazine List Of #1 Hits. The Group immediately followed with another hit, "Rock And Roll Is Here To Stay", which became an anthem of the era, plus dance classics "Twistin' USA" and "Pony Express".




SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 - GRAND SIERRA RESORT - 8:15 PM

NEIL SEDAKA

The history of Rock N' Roll would be incomplete without the innumerable contributions of Neil Sedaka. For over fifty years, Neil has written, performed, produced, and inspired countless songs, and his canon of compositions will continue to stand the test of time. Both a writer and performer, Neil Sedaka is known for chart toppers "The Diary," "Oh! Carol," "Stairway to Heaven," "Calendar Girl," "Little Devil," "Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen," "Next Door To An Angel," and "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do," songs that have become a part of peoples' lives and can instantly take listeners back to special moments.






SATURDAY, AUGUST 13 - VICTORIAN SQUARE, SPARKS - 8:15 PM

PAUL REVERE AND THE RAIDERS

Paul Revere has a style: a sixth sense for pleasing an audience. The magic chemistry of his personality has been a major factor in the Raiders' rise to popularity; and not by sheer accident. He has created, over a period of time, a highly polished act built on warmth and spontaneity. During their career Paul Revere and the Raiders had 23 consecutive hit singles. Some of which include: " Indian Reservation," "Louie Louie," " Kicks," "Hungry Just Like Me," and "Good Things.

 

Hot August Nights Fast Facts

HOT AUGUST NIGHTS FAST FACTS 2011
 
• 2011 marks the 25th Anniversary (26th event) for Hot August Nights
• The South Lake Tahoe Experience runs from August 6 - 9, 2011
• The Reno-Sparks Event dates are August 9 - 14 (Reno-Sparks pre-events start August 2nd)
• Rated America's #1 Outdoor Event year after year by Drive Magazine and Car & Driver!
• Voted 2009 & 2010 “Best Event” by Nevada Magazine
• Hundreds of thousands of flock to the area each year for Hot August Nights
• 6,000 Registered Classic Cars
• All vehicles must be American and European vintage of 1972 or older
• 38 states, 4 countries represented
• Millions of dollars of economic impact each year
• Free family top name entertainment daily
• Close to 500 volunteers dedicate their time to the manage, plan and run the Event!
• National and International broadcast and print coverage
• Classic car auction with over 800 vehicles
• Daily Show-n-Shines
• Cruising
• Sock Hop & Prom
• Big Boy's Toy Store
• Autorama
• Hot August Nights Swap Meet, Nostalgia Faire & Car Corral
• Craft Fairs and Exhibitors

 

Big Boy Toy Store

The Big Boy’s Toy Store Adds Torque to Hot August Nights

The Big Boy’s Toy Store Adds Torque to Hot August Nights

Reno, NV, Aug 10 - Aug 13- The Big Boy’s Toy Store will be better than ever this year, filling all 55,000 square feet of the Reno Events Center from Wednesday, Aug. 10th through Saturday, August 13th, from 10 a.m. To 5 p.m.

Over the course of the nine-year life of the Big Boy’s Toy Store, collectors, hobbyists and racers alike have come to expect the latest and finest in hot rod, street rod and truck accessories all in the same spot. This year, along with the nearly 320 vendor booths represented, the event will boast larger displays of national brand manufacturers such as Edelbrock and Flowmaster.

For the fifth year in a row, the Big Boy’s Toy Store will occupy all 55,000 square feet of the Reno Events Center, filled with vendors from around the United States. Vendors are always looking for bigger venues and better bang for their buck. The Big Boy’s Toy Store has been able to attract a variety and multitude of vendors because Hot August Nights is able to provide them with a large captive audience with up to 10,000 visitors daily.

The Reno Events Center, provides those attending the Big Boy’s Toy Store with air-conditioned comfort.  Summit Racing Equipment, a major Hot August Nights sponsor will be occupying over sixty of the more than three hundred exhibit spaces during Hot August Nights.

Presented by the Silver Legacy Resort Casino and the Eldorado Hotel Casino, the Big Boy’s Toy Store offers free admission. Visitors are given the opportunity to participate in lectures and are can speak with manufacturers reps, eager to provide any of the answers or information you are looking for. The Big Boy’s Toy Store has developed into a premier ‘MUST SEE’ venue during Hot August Nights.

Open 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 PM Wednesday through Saturday, the Big Boy’s Toy Store is located in the Reno Events Center at Center and 4th Streets (400 North Center Street) in downtown Reno during Hot August Nights daily show-n-shine.

Schedule of Events

 

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