Cruisin' the Blues

Join us for a evening of Blues Music and Classic Cars! Mike Zito won the 2026 “Blues Foundation’s Album of the Year”(in collaboration with Albert Castiglia), 2025, “Blues Rock Album of the Year”, plus two 2024 Blues Music Awards for “Blues Rock Artist of the Year” and “Blues Rock Album of the Year.” The band will have everyone on the dance floor enjoying Zito’s high energy Blues guitar. Kat Heart coordinates the RBS Blues Jams. Her solid guitar skills and ‘built for the Blues’ voice has graced every event. The “Feral Heart Band” has been weaving through Northern Nevada playing a wide range of genres and an increasing repertoire of Kat Heart originals. Mike Zito, powerhouse blues rock artist and national awards recipient, headlines Cruisin’ the Blues at the National Automobile Museum, Saturday November 14. Kat Heart opens at 6:30 p.m. Doors at 5:30p.m. Sponsored in part by PBS Reno. Join us for "Cruisin' the Blues" – 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 local favorite Kat Heart, followed by the main feature, Mike Zito. 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 Member pricing is available until October 1. After October 1, tickets will increase to the general admission price of $45 per person. Day of Show Tickets: $55 per person (No Discounts) Important Event Reminders • No Refunds • Seating is first come, first served. Please arrive with your party and refrain from saving seats. There will be seating for everyone, but if you want to be closer to the stage and dance floor, come early! Make some friends, bring the good vibes, 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. Mike Zito is one of the most soulful and acclaimed blues-rock artists of his generation — a guitarist, songwriter, and producer with a career defined by grit, honesty, and heart. Zito won the 2026 Blues Rock Album of the Year in collaboration with his “Blood Brother” Albert Castiglia. In 2025, Zito claimed the Blues Music Award for Blues Rock Album of the year following his 2024 sweep with Blues Rock Album of the Year and Blues Rock Artist of the Year. Zito’s latest album, "Outside Or The Eastside", echo’s themes of reflection, resilience, redemption, and second chances, blending blues rock, soul, and storytelling. Mike Zito’s music is rooted in personal and city life experiences hailed from his childhood in St. Louis to the global blues-rock circuit. He began playing guitar at age five and by his late teens was a fixture on the St. Louis music scene. For Zito, honesty, authenticity, and integrity are not just part of the brand, they are the foundation. “I have nothing to hide; it seems my honesty is what people relate to most,” he once told Vintage Guitar. Offstage, Zito is a respected producer and co-founder of Gulf Coast Records. His studio is championing fellow artists and helping shape some of the most exciting new music in today’s blues landscape. Kat Heart coordinates the RBS Blues Jams. Her solid guitar skills and ‘built for the Blues’ voice has graced every event. Her “Feral Heart Band” has been weaving through Northern Nevada playing a wide range of genres and an increasing repertoire of Kat Heart originals. Mike Zito will hit the stage at the National Automobile Museum following a set by “Feral Heart”. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Music will start at 6:30 p.m. and run through 9:30 p.m. Table seating will be available on a first-come basis. Food will be provided by Mary’s Minis. The menu will be announced before the event. A beverage bar is also available.