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Run-a-Mucca entertainment highlight of memorial weekend
WINNEMUCCA—The 2023 Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle & Music Festival will once again rock Memorial Weekend.
The 21st annual motorcycle rally is scheduled for Friday, May 26, through Sunday, May 28, and participants can expect everything from a $1,000 Poker Run to death defying special acts, the “Burning Bike” spectacular and live music from four amazing bands.
Friday, “Sierra Roc” will get things started with a string of hits from the ‘80s hard rock hair bands. Crowds will go crazy for favorites from Aerosmith, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Journey, Foreigner, and plenty more. With Kevin Jones on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Rose on drums and vocals, April Higuera on lead vocals and guitar, and Scott Hudson on bass and vocals, these four will provide a high-energy rockin’ good time. Watch for “Sierra Roc” on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino. Times are 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Friday evening, “Smile Empty Soul” will take to the stage. With eight original albums, three compilation albums, and a long trail of EPs and singles, these post-grunge, alternative rock elites are sure to leave a lasting impression. Sean Danielsen, the band’s primary songwriter, frontman and leader, will play vocals and guitar, with Ty Del Rose on drums. Watch for “Smile Empty Soul” on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The Christian motorcycle band, “Korner,ston” will play for Run-A-Mucca crowds at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The group’s fluid sound will start the day right for rockers and rollers and set the stage for more great bands later in the day. Join Denise Beruman and Carol Martin on vocals, Corey Hooper on drums, and founding member Ken Palamar on electric guitar for a refreshing and rich rock experience on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino. (Continued on
WINNEMUCCA—The 2023 Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle & Music Festival will once again rock Memorial Weekend.
The 21st annual motorcycle rally is scheduled for Friday, May 26, through Sunday, May 28, and participants can expect everything from a $1,000 Poker Run to death defying special acts, the “Burning Bike” spectacular and live music from four amazing bands.
Friday, “Sierra Roc” will get things started with a string of hits from the ‘80s hard rock hair bands. Crowds will go crazy for favorites from Aerosmith, Van Halen, Def Leppard, Bon Jovi, Journey, Foreigner, and plenty more.
With Kevin Jones on lead guitar and vocals, Paul Rose on drums and vocals, April Higuera on lead vocals and guitar, and Scott Hudson on bass and vocals, these four will provide a high-energy rockin’ good time. Watch for “Sierra Roc” on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino.
Times are 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday; 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Sunday.
Friday evening, “Smile Empty Soul” will take to the
stage. With eight original albums, three compilation albums, and a long trail of EPs and singles, these post-grunge, alternative rock elites are sure to leave a lasting impression.
Sean Danielsen, the band’s primary songwriter, frontman and leader, will play vocals and guitar, with Ty Del Rose on drums. Watch for “Smile Empty Soul” on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino beginning at 7:30 p.m.
The Christian motorcycle band, “Korner,ston” will play for Run-A-Mucca crowds at 9:30 a.m. Saturday. The group’s fluid sound will start the day right for rockers and rollers and set the stage for more great bands later in the day.
Join Denise Beruman and Carol Martin on vocals, Corey Hooper on drums, and founding member Ken Palamar on electric guitar for a refreshing and rich rock experience on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino.
Sunday night, “Evolution, The Ultimate Tribute to Journey,” will play from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino. Evolution has chosen not to impersonate or become a look-a-like Journey tribute
band. Rather, the group’s sole focus has been on the music and professionalism of Journey, accurately recreating the music in its most powerful sense with remarkable drums, bass and keyboards, natural lead vocals and signature guitar tone. The result is a fabulous, powerful, high energy show that is guaranteed to have the entire venue standing and singing every song all night long. Journey lovers are in for a truly special experience. Count on John Siino, Jerrol Reavis, Jess Reyes, Doug Lippi, Eric Fleming and Mike Cronan to close out another fabulous year of Run-A-Mucca.
“Steel Breeze” will play the Winners Inn & Casino Lounge beginning at 9 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The Renobased band will bring their U.S. hit song, “You Don’t Want Me Anymore” along with a host of other American rock favorites. Tamara Mclean (“Tammy Tam Tam”), Tommy Mclean, Kevin Strawn, Dan Bauer and John Dabaghian, will deliver one high-energy very good time.
But this year’s big news is “Quiet Riot,” who will play for crowds Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. during the Burning
Bike spectacular on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino.
“Quiet Riot” was the first heavy metal band to top the pop chart at #1 on Billboard magazine. The Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album “Metal Health.” Legendary bassist and Metal Health founding member Rudy Sarzo has returned “Quiet Riot” after almost a 20-year absence.
As per the wishes of Frankie Banali, who passed away in 2020, and the Banali estate, “Quiet Riot” continues its historic journey in 2023. The lineup is composed of guitarist Alex Grossi, vocalist Jizzy Pearl, and is now joined by drummer Johnny Kelly.
As Winnemucca Convention and Visitors Authority Marketing and Special Events Coordinator Darrel Field said, “It’s time for fans to fasten their seatbelts, ease the seat back, and let the music do its work; people are going to love these bands.”
For more information on the 2023 Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle and Music Festival, please visit www. runamucca.com.
Sunday night, “Evolution, The Ultimate Tribute to Journey,” will play from 7:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino. Evolution has chosen not to impersonate or become a look-a-like Journey tribute band. Rather, the group’s sole focus has been on the music and professionalism of Journey, accurately recreating the music in its most powerful sense with remarkable drums, bass and keyboards, natural lead vocals and signature guitar tone. The result is a fabulous, powerful, high energy show that is guaranteed to have the entire venue standing and singing every song all night long. Journey lovers are in for a truly special experience.
Count on John Siino, Jerrol Reavis, Jess Reyes, Doug Lippi, Eric Fleming and Mike Cronan to close out another fabulous year of Run-A-Mucca.
Purchase your ‘Run Package’ for Run-a-Mucca 2023
WINNEMUCCA —
Want the best deal at Nevada’s most exciting Memorial weekend event?
Plan to purchase a “Run Package” for the 2023 Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle & Music Festival, scheduled for Friday, May 26, through Sunday, May 28, in Winnemucca.
“Steel Breeze” will play the Winners Inn & Casino Lounge beginning at 9 p.m.
Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. The Reno-based band will bring their U.S. hit song, “You Don’t Want Me Anymore” along with a host of other American rock favorites. Tamara Mclean (“Tammy Tam Tam”), Tommy Mclean, Kevin Strawn, Dan Bauer and John Dabaghian, will deliver one high-energy very good time.
But this year’s big news is “Quiet Riot,” who will play for crowds Saturday night from 9 p.m. to 10:15 p.m. during the Burning Bike spectacular on the Main Stage Outside at the Winners Inn & Casino. “Quiet Riot” was the first heavy metal band to top the pop chart at #1 on Billboard magazine. The Los Angeles quartet became an overnight sensation thanks to their monster 1983 smash album “Metal Health.” Legendary bassist and Metal Health founding member Rudy Sarzo has returned “Quiet Riot” after almost a 20-year absence. As per the wishes of Frankie Banali, who passed away in 2020, and the Banali estate, “Quiet Riot” continues its historic journey in 2023. The lineup is composed of guitarist Alex Grossi, vocalist Jizzy Pearl, and is now joined by drummer Johnny Kelly.
As Winnemucca Convention and Visitors Authority Marketing and Special Events Coordinator Darrel Field said, “It’s time for fans to fasten their seatbelts, ease the seat back, and let the music do its work; people are going to love these bands.”
For more information on the 2023 Run-A-Mucca Motorcycle and Music Festival, please visit www.runamucca.com.
You won’t want to miss the chance to steal some deals for just $50. Plus, once again this year, $5 from every package sold will be donated to local veterans organizations.
The package includes an official “Run” shirt, an official “Run” pin, one $1,000 poker run hand, one $400 poker stagger hand, one ticket to the event barbecue, and free entry to the tattoo contest, bike show and bike games.
The package is available online at www. runamucca.com.
Package items are available for pickup from the Winnemucca Inn, located at 741 W. Winnemucca Boulevard, from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, May 26, and
from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, May 27. Visit www.Run-A-Mucca.com to download a printable form to speed up the purchase process at check-in.
“We want to encourage everyone to buy the package, to plan for the events and to enjoy one very fun weekend,” said
Winnemucca Convention & Visitors Authority Marketing and Special Events Coordinator Darrel Field. “Check out the website for all the details.”
For more information or to buy the 2023 RunA-Mucca “Run Package,” please visit www.runamucca.com.
