Loud As Folk is a hub of the west coast songwriting scene focused on highlighting emerging artists with distinct approaches to all genres of American roots music. The live showcase can be found the first Thursday of every month in Reno, NV at Pignic Pub & Patio hosted by LAF founder Spike McGuire.
Loud As Folk also produces a touring revue that has visited California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Arizona.
Tony Contini from Tahoe Onstage chronicled our 4 day festivity celebrating 8 years of Loud As Folk's monthly showcase. Check out the articles by following the links below.
LINK>> Spring has sprung: It’s Loud As Folk at Reno’s Pignic Pub by Tony Contini
LINK>> Day 2: Free birds soar, songwriters shine by Tony Contini
LINK>> Day 3: ‘Til death do us party by Tony Contini
LINK>> Day 4: Healing hangover brunch by Tony Contini
It's that time of year again folks, LAF turns another year older and we have quite a celebration planed. Get all the info on the EVENT PAGE, or just take a look at the official poster.
Spike McGuire, John Underwood, and Chris Fox will be on the road January 17th through February 1st making stops in Nevada, Arizona, and California. Get more information on the EVENT PAGE
The Runnin Out Of Daylight tour features Spike McGuire and Buffalo Moses making appearances in Nevada, California, Oregon, and Washington October 12th - November 3rd 2018. Get more information on the EVENT PAGE.
Bad Moon Booking and Loud As Folk have partnered up to throw an acoustic Punk Rock Bowling after party. get all the info on the EVENT PAGE.
The August 28th revue at Valhalla Tahoe will be hosted by Loud As Folk founder Spike McGuire and feature performances from:
The Sam Chase (SF Bay Guardian Best Songwriter 2016 & 2017) Jenni & Jesse Dunn (from Dead Winter Carpenters) Buffalo Moses Music (Frontman of Buster Blue) Rachael McElhiney (from Failure Machine)
Loud As Folk: Tim Styles//Stevi Cooper//CWS//Huckleberry Road
Hosted by: Spike McGuire
Featuring: Huckleberry Road, Chris Wyatt Scott, Stevi Cooper, and Tim Styles.
The official afterparty of Art Walk Reno, sponsored by Lagunitas Brewing Company, KNPB Public Brodcasting (PBS affiliate), and 97.7FM KWNK.
$5 suggested donation to benefit Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful.