Red Dog Saloon
76 C Street
North end of town
First Presbyterian
Church
196 C Street
The Back Porch is the hottest jamming spot in town!
Tim O'Brien performing on the stage at Piper's,
at the 2009 Americana Festival
Piper's Opera House
The Crown Jewel of
Virginia City, NV.
Corner of B and Union Streets
Our Venues
~Historical Landmark Buildings
~Incredible Natural Acoustics
~Beautiful 100-mile Views
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Built in 1876, this exquisite example of
Victorian architechture could accomodate
over 1,000 students during Virginia
City's "boom years" ~ 1860's - 1880's.
During this era, Virginia City was
known as the "richest city in America".
Our workshops take place in classrooms paneled
with 140-year old wood .
The acoustics are incredible!!
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Built in 1885 and still in use, Piper's
Opera House is a National
Historical Landmark.
This stage has welcomed President
Grant, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Great
Houdini, Mark Twain, John Philip
Sousa. Susan B. Anthony, William
Jennings Bryan and....Tim O'Brien!
The Ragged Rogues sound checking at the Opera House
at the 2009 Americana Festival
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Located in the Comstock House Hotel
building (built in 1876), the Red Dog
Saloon has been lovingly restored.
Great pizza and beer!
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Built in 1867, this beautiful church is
one of the few buildings that survived
the "Great Fire" of 1875.
Code Bluegrass performing at the First Presbyterian Church
at the 2010 Americana Festival
Sawdust Corner
Banquet Hall
18 C Street
(just down the hill from Piper's)
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New Venue for 2012 - great food and drink
The Back Porch of the Red Dog will be "Jam Central"
The Fourth Ward
School & Museum
573 C Street
South end of town
Workshops and Master Classes will take place here
This distinctive church is just a few blocks south of
Sawdust Corners
Performances will take place upstairs in the
beautiful banquet hall.
July 13-15, 2012
The Americana Festival wishes to thank our wonderful supporters.