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Gogol Bordello and Lucky Chops Rock The Fillmore
The Gogol Bordello and Lucky Chops tour came through The Fillmore in San Francisco to play two sold-out nights in a row at the end of last month. Opening act Lucky Chops warmed up the building with their seemingly endless amount of energy. All brass and drums, Lucky Chops had a great sound and an … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To: Stephanie Longoria
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five-song slice of their current playlist. – “[T]his morning I was walking in … to work and there was a band from Elk Grove High School playing outside the front doors.” – “[E]ven though I only make … Continue reading
See: Stranger Things II
Menagerie, Sacramento Retrograde and Outlet Coworking presented Stranger Things II, The Art Show with creations inspired by season 2 of the runaway Netflix success. This event followed last year’s show which saw over 600 attendees view almost 100 pieces of original art from both locals and from around the globe. Menagerie’s founder, Sarah Marie Hawkins, … Continue reading
See: Shotgun Sawyer and Sparks Across Darkness at Shine.
On Friday, February 2nd, Sparks Across Darkness and Shotgun Sawyer played Shine Coffee Shop (1400 E Street, Sacramento). Photos: Mickey Morrow. Continue reading
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Instagon Jazzes It Up
A quarter of a century ago the garage jazz band Instagon bloomed in Orange County. Over the years, it went through a shifting line up of sometimes up to ten members and eventually relocated to Sacramento in 2005. Their anniversary show on February 2nd at Cafe Colonial celebrated twenty-five awesome years of free-form jazz with … Continue reading
Hello Lucky Chops
Brassy funk band Lucky Chops started in 2006, playing in subways. They became known for covering popular songs like “Hello” by Adele, the video of which went viral. Their covers manage to convey every instrument used in the original, even the vocals, with only brass instruments and percussion, adding a new flavor to the songs. … Continue reading
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Love Is A Verb.
“I came from immigrants. I immigrated myself – well not technically myself – my mom brought me over in her arms. I grew up in pretty bad neighborhoods. I grew up in a chaotic world because my parents were always working,” says Raul Mejia while talking to TUBE. about how he became the producer of … Continue reading
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Once In A Blue Blood Moon.
January 31, 2018, early morning sky gazers witnessed a rare celestial event: a Super Blue Blood Moon. What made the viewing truly special was a lunar trifecta: Blue Moon, Super Moon, and a total lunar eclipse happening simultaneously. According to Live Science, a Super Blue Blood moon has not been visible from North America in 150 years. According to … Continue reading
Life In Cardboard Houses.
The Sacramento music scene has always been a great place for creative bands to come together and make some noise. Lately, teens like the members of Dog Party and Destroy Boys have made a splash by starting small bands, playing all-ages venues, and developing a following, all in hopes of having some fun – and … Continue reading
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Cardboard Houses, Gramophone Phantom, Mustn’ts and Marigold
On January 19, 2018, Cardboard Houses, Gramophone Phantom, Mustn’ts, and Marigold played to a packed house at The Colony, in Sacramento Ca. Photos & Words: Heather Uroff Continue reading
Getting down at the Powerhouse Pub
On January 17, 2018, local music fans were treated to a rare acoustic set by Manchester Orchestra. The show, put on by Radio 94.7 was supported by local rising stars, Write or Die and Our People. It was a treat to see these bands in such an intimate setting and the performances were energized by … Continue reading
Standing together at the Woman’s March.
Women’s March. Sacramento CA. January 2018. Photos by Joey Miller and Joe Wolfenden Continue reading
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See: Burd, The Brankas, Knobby and Yawzea.
It was a two piece band fiesta at The Morgue, one of the many house venues in Davis, California. Local acts Yawzea and Knobby performed at the show and Burd and The Brankas came from San Francisco. The Morgue hosts shows once a month, follow their Facebook page to check for any upcoming shows. Photos … Continue reading
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See: The Crocker Art Museum’s ArtMix Masquerade
The first Art Mix of 2018 kicked off with a Masquerade Ball theme at the Crocker Art Museum. Entertainment was provided by violinist Sasha Tkachef and DJ Paul Gordon, the Burning Daylight People, a roaming band of entertainers from Green Valley Theater and ballroom dancing lessons that provided a lively backdrop for the fun evening. … Continue reading
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Adventures on Maggie’s Peak.
It’s officially WINTER! Let 2018 be the year to strap on snowshoes and head into the great white wonderland. Why not forge onward and upward? What: Maggie’s Peak South 8,703’ Where: Emerald Bay in South Lake Tahoe, Desolation Wilderness, Destination Zone 17 Lower Velmas. When: Great hiking for all seasons. Why: The short steep approach … Continue reading
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KUTZ Rock n’ Swap.
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The Joy and Madness of an Audio Muse Art Mix
Joy and Madness brought the funk to the December 21st, Audio Muse edition of the Crocker’s Art Mix. The local 8 piece band, led by the dynamic singing of Hans Eberbach and including a killer horn section, raised the heat for a crowd glad to get up and dance to their high energy set. … Continue reading
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For The Benefit of The Tubbs Fire Survivors.
After fires burned down a large portion of Northern California in October, many people were left homeless and hurt. To raise money to provide help for those affected, Ace of Spades pulled in four Sacramento area bands to play a benefit show. Destroy Boys, Dog Party, Hi, Mom, and Fonty played for a crowd of … Continue reading
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Midtown and the Upside Down.
The second season of Stranger Things just dropped on Netflix and how fast did you binge it? Two days? One day? And after you were done, did the feeling of waiting another year for the next season start to fester in you like the Shadow Monster? The Netflix show has left a mark in the … Continue reading
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