King Tuff’s banner 2013 just keeps on movin’, without a stop in sight, as though there was nothing to it! Kyle and company kick off their fall tour in Denver on September 25, after which they join up with buddies Wavves and Jacuzzi Boys. But first, behold! The magic of the Kyle’s legendary Sun Medallion … Continue reading
Mister Metaphor began in Sacramento in the early 2000s. The band dubbed as math rock made quite an impression on the local music scene in a rather short period of time. Made up of Mike Sparks (vocals and guitar), Ben Edrington (guitar), Ryan Rake (bass) and Justin Goings (drums) this talented foursome’s popularity has stood … Continue reading
CAVE ANNOUNCES NEW ALBUM, THREACE, OUT OCTOBER 15TH ON DRAG CITY CAVE‘s new album, Threace, out October 15, 2013 on Drag City, might just bring an end to your party – no more dancing, no more talking, just people listening to every last clang, tweet and honk of a band really getting after it. Recorded on a 1″ 8-track Studer … Continue reading
NEW ALBUM, IDLE NO MORE, OUT SEP. 3, 2013 ON MERGE Though often called the “wildest show on earth” and known for their spectacle of a stage show, King Khan & The Shrines aren’t afraid to mix their velvety pop and soul-infused, psyched-out numbers with meaning and seriousness evident through album title, Idle No More, named after an indigenous-rights movement, and … Continue reading
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Imagine you’re a cancer research scientist in Cambodia conducting groundbreaking research. Everything was going well until someone began stealing your highly inbred mogwuis (fluffy chinese demons that you must never get wet), an essential component to your research. You’d investigate this situation yourself but there are some test tubes that need to be taken out … Continue reading
Unless you’ve caught Parquet Courts live in the past 5 months (which, let’s face it, considering the ferocity of their recent tour schedule, wouldn’t have been that difficult a task), it’s been a while since they’ve shared new tunes. Aside from the brief B-side burst of “Smart Aleck Kid,” people haven’t heard new “properly recorded” songs from … Continue reading
STREAM TY SEGALL’S SLEEPER, OUT NEXT WEEK ON DRAG CITY Since announcing the release of Sleeper, all’s been pretty quiet on the western (Ty Segall) front, relatively speaking, of course. We are talking Ty here! Without sharing any pre-release tracks or official videos (wha?!), we’ve been keeping the lid on nice and tight leading up to Sleeper‘s imminent release. … Continue reading
Duk is an all instrumental band based out of Southern Ca. Their first album, Early Worm Gets The Bird, is the start of something very special. The album falls somewhere in-between gypsy punk, and Balkan folk with just a hint of dixieland. The band is proclaiming themselves “Gypsy Jazz”. Made up with … Continue reading
Lagunitas sure knows how to throw a party. For the past 5 years they have opened their brewery to hundreds of festively dress people in order to help raise money to keep music in schools. The event is held every year in mid May at the Lagunitas Brewery in Petaluma CA. The day consists of … Continue reading
The Where House was a short lived but delicious piece of the Sacramento music scene. Not only was there a ton of heart and friendship that floated throughout the artistically painted walls, there was a surplus of phenomenal bands, both local and touring that hit the stage. This Friday, May 31st, will be the very … Continue reading
B street Theater has teamed up with Sacramento’s newest venue Assembly. Each Thursday, Friday and Saturday night the members of the B Street Theatre Acting Company hit the stage at 7 o’clock for a night of sketch comedy and improv. Assembly is arranged perfectly for a sit down experience. The venue is full of dimly … Continue reading
Tele Novella has embarked on quite a tour starting in Austin Texas then swooping throughout the west coast and looping back into Austin. Lucky for us they are making their way to Sacramento. There was a lot of hype surrounding Tele Novella even before us West Coasters had actually heard their music. I am sure … Continue reading
artMRKT San Francisco, the Bay Area’s premier contemporary and modern art fair, will feature 70 galleries from around the globe, bringing some of the world’s most intriguing artists and galleries to San Francisco. In showcasing historically important work alongside relevant contemporary pieces and projects, artMRKT will create an ideal context for the discovery, exploration and … Continue reading
Adam Wever-Glen hasn’t been painting for long, however, he is creating a bit of a stir. His large “mugshot” style portraits are painted realistically, but offer nearly as much personality as you receive when meeting someone face-to-face. I found Adam’s art hanging at District 30 a few months ago and immediately was drawn in to the … Continue reading
Join us for Reverie. A night full of magical art and dreamy music. Musical Performances by Hearts +Horses PETS and David Houston and String Theory Artwork will be displayed by Autumn Brown Mark Fox JuJu Hearts Allyson Seconds Jenny Price Tessa Renae Ratner Artist reception is from 6-8 Music begins at 8 $7 admission starting … Continue reading
Tonight is the night for art music and a little fashion too! Head on down to District 30 in the KAY District in Sacramento, from 7-10 and hang with some great talent. RAW is holding their monthly artist showcase which has yet to disappoint. Find all the information you need for tonights adventures here Continue reading
Mondavi Center Announces 2013–14 Season Season Kicks Off With Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club September 21 DAVIS, CALIF.—The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis announces a new season filled with returning favorites like the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo, long awaited debuts fromEmmylou Harris and The King’s Singers and new ways to … Continue reading
At the age of 72, Mac Rebennack, more popularly known as Dr. John, is making music which falls somewhere in-between voodoo blues and swanky rock and roll. While the Dr. has been making records for years, his most recent release, Locked Down, has a very different sound than we are accustomed to hearing from him. … Continue reading
KVIE CALLS ARTISTS FOR JURIED COMPETITION SACRAMENTO, CA, April 5, 2013 — KVIE Public Television announces the 32nd Annual KVIE Art Auction, and is calling for emerging and established artists to enter their work in the KVIE juried art competition. Entry categories include: California’s Gold, Photography and Prints, Contemporary Classics, Representational, and Sculpture. … Continue reading
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