Local Promoter Accuses City Power Players | Reno News

A local music promoter is accusing a shadowy cabal of orchestrating a citywide conspiracy to destroy his business—dubbed “The Coup”—after he became a lightning rod for controversy with his high-profile bookings and political endorsements. Targeting casinos, politicians, musicians, and even his former partner, Deriso claims his success threatened powerful local interests. His history of legal trouble—including a dishonorable discharge for failing to repay $850K in restitution from a 2017 concert fraud conviction—adds fuel to the fire. With no official response yet, the unfolding drama raises questions about who’s really pulling the strings—and why. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ae1ccba1ee3a0a6c