The inaugural Nevada Blues Festival will run September 29 to October 1 at venues in Las Vegas and in Goodsprings, south of Las Vegas.

The Pioneer Saloon (Southern Nevada’s oldest saloon) in Goodsprings will host most of the performances. On Saturday: The Moanin' Black Snakes, Earlydawn, Marissa & The Hollenbacks, and The Jimmy Carpenter Band. On Sunday: Trevor and the Swingin' Johnsons and The Vegas Strip Kings.

Tommy Rocker's Mojave Beach Grill & Bar closes out the weekend on Sunday night with a celebration of local musicians,

Admission is free, but special VIP passes will get you closer to the action and provide food and drink deals.