A Los Angeles band that’s become arguably as famous for their collection of whimsical music videos as their indie-pop sound will be at Sacramento’s Assembly Music Hall Tuesday, July 15. OK Go, a 16-year-old band that started in Chicago, has a sound and presence that has grown since their self-titled premiere album released in 2002. … Continue reading
On June 16th the Witch Room in Sacramento, CA was full of lights, music, and vegan cupcakes due to the PETS, Dog Party, and Kepi Ghoulie summer tour kicked off and video release party. PETS released their music video Evil Smile and Dog Party released two titled Los Angeles and Alright. Lucy Giles (from Dog Party) celebrated … Continue reading
The only thing constant about Sacramento’s TBD Fest is its ever-changing nature. Known previously as Launch, this homegrown music festival has brought to town major and emerging acts—Girl Talk, Imagine Dragons, DJ Shadows and Chromeo, to name a few—since 2012. This year, the festival has a new name and venue, and is branching from a … Continue reading
It was heartbreaking to the Sacramento music community when Luigis reveled that they would no longer have live music performances. The very last show was May 17th, 2014 and included Shouju Kitten, Sneeze Attack, Slime Girls and The Dollyrots. Today we are missing Luigis. To help ease the pain we thought we would share the … Continue reading
There are many bands out there today that take themselves far too seriously. However, not all bands are on a mission to take over the world, country, or even local music scene. Some actually still form as a way to bring friends together, to escape the other rigors in life. We all have school, jobs … Continue reading
We’ve got one more Dog Party video for you! And did we mention that they are on tour with Pets and Kepi Ghoulie? Go see them live! Video- Andrew Hooper Continue reading
Dog Party played one hell of a show at the Witch Room tonight. A few exciting notes about the evening. 1. It was Lucy’s 16th birthday. She is adorable. 2. This was Dog Party, Pets and Kepi’s tour kickoff show which was a guaranteed party. Balloons, vegan cupcakes and pixie sticks were included. 3. Both … Continue reading
PETS latest video Evil Smile debuts today, here on TUBE. Watch it now and then join us tonight at the Witch Room for the Dog Party, Pets and Kepi tour kickoff show. Shoujo Kitten is playing as well and Lucy, from Dog Party, turns 16! It is guaranteed a good time. See you there! Video- Andrew … Continue reading
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NOBUNNY emerged from the rabbit hole on Easter 2001. The filthy rabbit who spent his early years touring solo and burning a limited number of CDs by hand has turned out to have quite a cult following. Since NOBUNNY’s first official album release Love Visions in 2008, his popularity has only increased with punks and … Continue reading
Anyone that went to the Rise Entertainment’s 2014 Colonial Music Festival can take solace in the fact they got to see over sixty incredibly talented bands live, and if you had to miss out on the festival, well then maybe you should quit reading now – you might start crying. Crying wouldn’t necessarily be surprising … Continue reading
Once every month or so, the fine folks at Fat Wreck Chords open their small Record Store to the general public. Located inside their warehouse in San Francisco, you’ll find in-store exclusive vinyl, LPs and CDs from their artists, free beer and maybe even a band playing under the basketball hoop in the warehouse. This … Continue reading
After bringing the largest crowd Midtown Barfly has ever seen, ΔSCHEME (Pyramid Scheme) is returning to give you yet another unforgettable night this Saturday, May 17. ΔSCHEME has been creating music for years, and is made up of three charismatic men: brownCHILD (producer), Robbie P. (lyricist), and Nasty Nate (lead DJ). They have recently become resident … Continue reading
Freewheeling “payote-tonk” band Honyock is working on their new EP, Egyptian Waltz, which will feature 5 songs, and have some instrumental tracks as well. Honyock has been recording since March and is looking forward to sharing songs that they’ve been dedicated to “tightening up.” The Sacramento band members of Honyock have been making music for … Continue reading
Punk music will be taking over the city during the all ages Sacramento Colonial Music Festival on May 16th, 17th and 18th! Rise Entertainment and Wherehouse? Inc. will be hosting the event in the Colonial Theater, Cafe Colonial and the Colony, located at 3522 Stockton Blvd. in Sacramento. The festivities are scheduled to start on … Continue reading
The Blue Lamp was a packed house last Friday as TUBE. presented our version of The Circus. Both visual and performing artists strutted their stuff throughout the night. From the strong women and acrobats to magicians and musical performances the night was a blast! Here is a little taste of the evening. A big … Continue reading
The notion of catharsis and healing through rock music is not a new one. We’ve all experienced chills and deep emotional responses to the music we love, and it’s doubly true for those who create it. Following the release of last year’s very personal “Worms/Year 5772” EP, Cold Beat, led by bandleader Hannah Lew (Grass Widow), is ready to … Continue reading
City of Vain may just be six guys with a few chords and a truck tanker full of frenzy on stage, but recently they’ve reached out of the Sacramento Punk Rock scene to share their talents with some other folks who bring their own kind of passion and grit to their field…literally. Some might be … Continue reading
White Lies struck Oakland on Wednesday on tour for their latest album Big TV. The band’s dark, hypnotic tones mesmerized the crowd at popular venue The New Parish. Fans flocked in from all over California and fought their way to the packed front rows. White Lies played a solid set, incorporating well-known and well-loved songs … Continue reading
One of the best and worst things about being close to San Francisco is that the concert you’re going to tends to be either the first of last of a tour. And so, it makes reviewing shows difficult when faced with the latter. Sunday at the Fillmore is an example of a great end to … Continue reading
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