Family Stone Plays a Generation Worth of Hits at John Ascuaga’s Nugget

Sparks/Reno, Nev. – The Family Stone harnessed all of the disparate musical and social trends of the late 1960s, creating a wild, brilliant fusion of soul, rock, R&B and funk that broke boundaries down without a second thought. See the Family Stone on Saturday, February 6, in the Celebrity Showroom at John Ascuaga’s Nugget.
Led by Sly Stone, the Family Stone was comprised of men and women, and blacks and whites, making the band the first fully integrated group in rock's history. That integration shone through the music, as well as the group's message. Before Stone, very few soul and R&B groups delved into political and social commentary; after him, it became a tradition in soul, funk, and hip-hop. And, along with James Brown, Stone brought hard funk into the mainstream. The Family Stone's arrangements are to this day considered ingenious, filled with unexpected group vocals, syncopated rhythms, punchy horns, and pop melodies. And it’s through those traits that they cranked out mega-hits such as, “Everyday People,” “Dance to the Music,” and “Hot Fun in the Summer Time,” among others.
The Family Stone performs Saturday, February 6, in the Celebrity Showroom at 8 p.m. Tickets are just $32 and are available by calling (800) 648-1177 or (775) 356-3300 or by visiting janugget.com. Dinner and show packages are available. “Do The Nugget Tonight!”