Gina Nelson is a self-taught South African/Italian artist living in the UK. When she’s not at her day job as a Lead Artist in the gaming industry, she spends her time making digital or ink and gold illustrations. “I love finding the balance between creepy characters and a sense of beauty and enjoy bringing my … Continue reading
This weekend’s Concerts in the Park saw bands Middle Class Rut, Black Map, Dark Signal, and Blackheart rocking Cesar Chavez Park. Kenny the Dancing Man was in attendance so you know it was a good time. Next week is the last CIP this year and it will feature musical acts The Crystal Method, Write Or … Continue reading
Animal shelters, unfortunately, get overcrowded quite often in cities with so many stays roaming around. So when it’s time to welcome a furry friend into your household, please consider adopting one from your local animal shelter. TUBE.’s home base is in Sacramento, where we have shelters like Bradshaw Animal Shelter, Sacramento SPCA and, of course, Front … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists, musicians, and establishment owners and get a five-song slice of their current playlist. – “I don’t know why I thought those people on the radio had some special power but when I realized that I could make those sounds on the radio I … Continue reading
Sacramento punk legends The Bananas play an average of three shows a year. One of these rare appearances took place over the weekend at the Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen, a volunteer-run tool and maintenance co-op for bicycle enthusiasts. If you’ve been part of the Sacramento music scene long enough, you will eventually hear about The Bananas … Continue reading
The Sacramento State Fair opened this weekend, kicking off sixteen days of classic summer fun at Cal Expo (1600 Exposition Blvd Sacramento 95815). Learn more and get tickets here. Photos by Dan Tyree Continue reading
Last weekend saw a lucky Friday the 13th Concerts in The Park with great performances by Something Heartfelt, Mino Yanci, The Gold Souls and headliner Rituals of Mine. This year’s Concerts in the Park series is nearing an end with only two more shows left! Experience this free all-ages event next on July 20th in … Continue reading
Down at its new location on Fruitridge Blvd, Phono Select Records is a fixture for all your vinyl hunting inquiries. With their inventory ranging from indie, hardcore, reggae, punk and every genre you can think of, owner Dal Basi always seems to have something in the racks that will pique your curiosity. Once a week, … Continue reading
Cryo (aka Cryoclaire aka Mary Safro) is a former video game artist turned 2D illustrator. The UK based Latvian native is the co-creator (with Io Black) of Drugs & Wires a webcomic that explores an alternate history 1990s “where advanced cybernetics live alongside floppy disks and off-brand ICQ messengers,” as she told TUBE. in a recent email. The … Continue reading
If you live in Sacramento CA the chances are you know or have heard of local artist, musician and all around rad guy, Ground Chuck. Ground Chuck is a man who has touched many lives so when the word got out that he could use a hand due to some health issues the punk rock … Continue reading
Frida Kahlo’s official birthday is July 6, however, Sacramento partied all weekend long. Friday, July 6th, Love is a Verb presented Wounded Deer: A Frida Kahlo inspired art show at their new gallery opening on Del Paso Blvd and on Sunday, July 8th, the Latino Center of Arts and Culture held their annual Fiesta de Frida!, which … Continue reading
Locusts are swarming the Crocker. Made of muslin, bamboo, tulle, and steel, they fill the exhibit rooms, poised and ready to consume everything in sight. This is Cyrus Tilton’s vision of humanity: a crawling, swarming, insatiable cautionary tale of mass consumerism and environmental desecration. The artist was first inspired to create The Cycle by the huge … Continue reading
The doors were open at the Eye Street Co-op on a hot Saturday night for an intimate house show billed as “Social Experiment.” The Midtown house featured spoken word poetry from Keyko and experimental sounds from touring Portland bands, The Social Stomach and Sea Moss. Local artist, Space Walker, closed the night. Words and Photos: … Continue reading
Sacramento has a long history of skateboarding and the Mather AM is striving to keep the tradition strong. On Saturday, June 31st the Mather Sports Center was home to the 6th Annual Mather AM. The event is open to all who love the sport of skateboarding and included the best trick contest, tranny jam, and everyone’s … Continue reading
Down at its new location on Fruitridge Blvd, Phono Select Records is a fixture for all your vinyl hunting inquiries. With their inventory ranging from indie, hardcore, reggae, punk and every genre you can think of, owner Dal Basi always seems to have something in the racks that will pique your curiosity. Once a week, … Continue reading
Christian Orrillo’s gorgeous multi-colored portraits are eye-catching, alien, and ethereal. The South American artist (originally from Cajamarca, Peru and currently based in Chile), was first inspired by manga and Disney animation, and he has carried the themes of bright color, beauty, futurism with him as his work evolved. “In each work, I seek to entertain … Continue reading
Sexy! Flashy! On Friday, June 22nd, The Grrrly Show showcased a number of burlesque dancers with well-coordinated skits, clothing, and sexy dance moves. This month’s show brought together the talents of Mone’t Ha-Sidi, Indiana Bones, Balla Fire, and many other performers at the Holy Diver in Sacramento. The Grrly Show runs burlesque shows every three … Continue reading
June 23rd-24th was Pride, and it was a weekend to celebrate! The 48th Annual San Francisco LGBT Pride Parade happened on Sunday, and it was fantastic. The parade itself had a large part dedicated to advertising, but Pride and the crowd it brought together to celebrate in the streets of San Francisco were beautiful and … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists, musicians, and establishment owners and get a five-song slice of their current playlist. – “I used to be a sailor. I have been to all of the continents. I’m a family first person. I enjoy traveling, cooking, camping and riding my motorcycle.” – … Continue reading
Jonah Matranga and Friends brought his tour to Goldfield Trading Post in Sacramento CA. on June 15th. The former singer of FAR celebrated twenty years of the band’s album Water & Solutions by playing it in its entirety. Photos by Daniel Tyree Continue reading
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