--- title: GSR Blog | Grand Sierra Resort and Casino | Reno, NV (6) description: Stay current with all the latest events, news, and information happening at the Grand Sierra Resort and around the Reno-Tahoe region. (6) --- [![logo2](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo2.png?width=200&name=logo2.png)](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/) # [GSR BLOG](https://blog.grandsierraresort.com) ## [Luis Miguel: Child Star, Latin Icon, Personal Solitude](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/luis-miguel-child-star-latin-icon-personal-solitude) Posted by [Katy Kelly](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/author/katy-kelly) on Aug 29, 2015 9:00:00 AM [![](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/hubfs/luis-miguel.jpg) ](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/luis-miguel-child-star-latin-icon-personal-solitude) ## Early Success Born in 1970 Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri released his first album, Un Sol (under the Mexican branch of EMI Records), in 1981 when he was only 11 years old. Over the next ten years Luis Miguel released several albums, won awards, and participated in music festivals. [Read More](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/luis-miguel-child-star-latin-icon-personal-solitude) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/luis-miguel-child-star-latin-icon-personal-solitude#comments-listing) Topics: [Entertainment](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/topic/entertainment) ## [After-Burn Party at GSR](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/after-burn-party-at-gsr) Posted by [Katy Kelly](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/author/katy-kelly) on Aug 28, 2015 4:46:48 PM [![](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/hubfs/beach-photo-resized.jpg) ](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/after-burn-party-at-gsr) ## Decompress and Transition After an amazing week in the Black Rock Desert you're in need of a place to decompress and transition back to reality and we have just the place and party for you – The Great Depressurization Chamber featuring the pool party at the Beach, Primus and Thomas Jack in the Summit Pavilion and late nights at LEX. [Read More](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/after-burn-party-at-gsr) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/after-burn-party-at-gsr#comments-listing) Topics: [Entertainment](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/topic/entertainment) ## [13 Best First Dance Songs (Of All Time) for Wedding Receptions](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/13-best-first-dance-songs-of-all-time-for-wedding-receptions) Posted by [Katy Kelly](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/author/katy-kelly) on Aug 27, 2015 3:37:00 PM [![](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/hubfs/best-first-dance-for-weddings_grand-sierra-resort-and-casino_640x360.jpg) ](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/13-best-first-dance-songs-of-all-time-for-wedding-receptions) ## Love, Sweet Love With so many incredible songs it’s hard to choose the best first dance song for wedding receptions. But, we combed the internet, read through hundreds of lyrics and listened to just as many to create our list of the 13 best first dance songs (of all time, in our opinion) for wedding receptions. [Read More](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/13-best-first-dance-songs-of-all-time-for-wedding-receptions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/13-best-first-dance-songs-of-all-time-for-wedding-receptions#comments-listing) Topics: [Weddings](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/topic/weddings) ## [Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo: 35th Anniversary Tour](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/pat-benatar-and-neil-giraldo-35th-anniversary-tour) Posted by [Katy Kelly](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/author/katy-kelly) on Aug 11, 2015 1:03:00 PM [![](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/hubfs/PatBenatar_NeilGiraldo_web1.jpg) ](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/pat-benatar-and-neil-giraldo-35th-anniversary-tour) ### Pat Benatar She’s always been a rule-breaker and a trail-blazer, she remains a bold and distinctive artist both on stage and on record, and now, after more than three decades in rock ‘n’ roll, she’s a bonafide living legend. [Read More](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/pat-benatar-and-neil-giraldo-35th-anniversary-tour) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/pat-benatar-and-neil-giraldo-35th-anniversary-tour#comments-listing) Topics: [Entertainment](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/topic/entertainment) ## [4 Must Eats at Hot August Nights](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/4-must-eats-at-hot-august-nights) Posted by [Katy Kelly](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/author/katy-kelly) on Aug 5, 2015 11:00:00 AM [![](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/hubfs/images/rootbeer-float.jpg) ](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/4-must-eats-at-hot-august-nights) ## Satisfy Your Cravings Hot August Nights is all about classic cars and Rock-N-Roll, but let’s not forget about the food. After drooling over the hundreds of classic cars and dancing to some good ol’ rock-n-roll you’re going to work up an appetite. What better way to satisfy your craving than a throwback with these GRAND classics? [Read More](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/4-must-eats-at-hot-august-nights) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/4-must-eats-at-hot-august-nights#comments-listing) Topics: [Reno Events](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/topic/reno-events) ## [Six Classic Car Facts for Hot August Nights](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/six-classic-car-facts-for-hot-august-nights) Posted by [Katy Kelly](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/author/katy-kelly) on Aug 5, 2015 10:00:00 AM [![](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/hubfs/images/car_hotrod_closeupsky1.jpg) ](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/six-classic-car-facts-for-hot-august-nights) ## Are you a classic car enthusiast? Since the early 1900s when Henry Ford released the model T people have been fascinated with cars, enjoying them as a hobby just as much as a way to get around. Whether it’s the latest and greatest or classic cars from a long gone era, the car is a staple in American society. [Read More](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/six-classic-car-facts-for-hot-august-nights) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/six-classic-car-facts-for-hot-august-nights#comments-listing) Topics: [Reno Events](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/topic/reno-events) ## [Jason Isbell: Southern Charm and Colloquialisms](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/jason-isbell-southern-charm-and-colloquialisms) Posted by [Katy Kelly](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/author/katy-kelly) on Jul 27, 2015 1:52:00 PM [![](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/hubfs/jason-isbell_resized.jpg) ](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/jason-isbell-southern-charm-and-colloquialisms) ## Southern Roots Jason Isbell was born in the south just two miles from the Alabama/ Tennessee border. His grandparents watched him while his parents worked. It was this influence of his grandfather and uncle who taught him to music – from learning various instruments to enjoying gospel, bluegrass and the Grand Ole Opry. [Read More](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/jason-isbell-southern-charm-and-colloquialisms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/jason-isbell-southern-charm-and-colloquialisms#comments-listing) Topics: [Entertainment](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/topic/entertainment) ## [Billy Idol: English Rocker, Musical Legend](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/billy-idol-english-rocker-musical-legend) Posted by [Katy Kelly](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/author/katy-kelly) on Jul 23, 2015 1:45:05 PM ## Dancing with Myself Growing up in a tumultuous time, Billy Idol (known then as William Broad) was shaped by his geographic, cultural, and historical influences. He first achieved fame as a punk rock band member of Generation X and unlike other punk rockers he loved The Beatles and The Rolling Stones and their music inspired his own. [Read More](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/billy-idol-english-rocker-musical-legend) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/billy-idol-english-rocker-musical-legend#comments-listing) Topics: [Entertainment](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/topic/entertainment) ## [Colbie Caillat & Christina Perri: Talented Hearts](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/colbie-caillat-christina-perri-talented-hearts) Posted by [Katy Kelly](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/author/katy-kelly) on Jul 3, 2015 4:38:00 PM [![](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/hubfs/cc-tour_FB_event1200x628.jpg) ](https://www.grandsierraresort.com/en-us/colbie-caillat-christina-perri-talented-hearts) ## Two Hearts, One Tour As part of their "Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour, Colbi Caillat and Christina Perri are heading to Reno in a co-headliner tour. These two artists are young and talented. 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