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Memorial Weekend powers up with Volt: A Salute to AC/DC, Inside the Carson Nugget

Event Date: 
May 28, 2017 - 8:00pm

The Carson Nugget turns up the electricity for Memorial Day weekend, announcing the first concert in their 2017 Summer Concert Series, Volt: A Salute to AC/DC.

Powering up Sunday, May 28, VOLT: A Salute to AC/DC is a hard-hitting, high energy rock band based out of Livermore, Calif, specializing in the music of AC/DC and performances of the albums Back in Black and Powerage, Live.

The band was formed out of a mutual respect for each member’s ability and pro level performance. Members are Rick Juarez / Vocals, Johnny Reed / Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals, Ron Spears / Lead Guitar and Backing Vocals, Hank Gibson / Bass and Backing Vocals and Marty Schuchardt / Drums. Each member has played the Bay Area scene for decades and each has the skill to bring the music of AC/DC to life with an authentic sound.

The Volt concert is just one of many entertainment events packed into Memorial Day Weekend at the Carson Nugget.

— The Carson Comedy Club is featuring Dan St. Paul on Friday, May 26, 8 p.m.

— Lady An’ the Tramps will be playing in The Loft from 8 p.m. to Midnight on Friday, May 26 and Saturday May 27.

— Ev Musselman will be playing in The Loft after the Volt concert on Sunday, May 28.

The casino will also have drawings for The All-American ATV Giveaway on Friday at 7 p.m. and 10 p.m., Saturday at 7 p.m, and 10 p.m., and on Sunday at 7 p.m. The last man standing in the Saturday 10 p.m. drawing will win an ATV.

Tickets and Information
To purchase tickets and for more information on all the events and venues, please call 775-882-1626 or visit ccnugget.com. Also, be sure to like Carson Nugget on Facebook at www.facebook.com/CarsonNugget.

Event: Volt Concert
Location: Carson Nugget – 507 North Carson Street, Carson City, NV 89701
Date: Sunday, May 28, 2017, 8PM
Price: $15 General Admission, $30 VIP

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