Casino Sidemen: Reno Showroom Musicians of the 1950s-1990s

by Patricia Crane

Book Overview

For casinos of Reno and neighboring cities along the folds of the Sierra, the popularity of stage shows with headliners and large orchestras reached their peak during the 1960s and 1970s.
Casinos offered elaborate live entertainment to attract patrons ultimately to gaming floors. In the process, musicians involved in this entertainment settled into a fascinating showroom culture.
Musicians hired as sidemen on casino stages worked to provide...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 163499051X
• ISBN13: 9781634990516
• Release Date: May 2018
• Publisher: America Through Time
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 2.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"