The $wingin’ Utter$, a San Francisco punk band known for celebrating the blue-collar working class came to Sacramento’s Blue Lamp Saturday with a new album and their classic unfiltered sound. The release party for Poorly Formed, released on Fat Wreck Chords last week, featured fellow Bay bands The Inciters and The Impalers, from Santa Cruz … Continue reading
The night of the show was cold and windy like so many this time of the year, but the Mondavi Center was warm, bright and filled with people. As with many shows I’ve been to there, the range of the guest’s attire was startling, from women in power suits and sparkling patterned jackets to men … Continue reading
A cold eskimo is a kinky sex act involving a popsicle, but the band Cold Eskimo is something completely different. Their name is an odd contrast with the ethereal soundscapes that the band creates in their songs. Their music has been described as Baroque Pop, a term which they embrace, as guitarist Nick Bear put it, “It … Continue reading
The band Fine Steps was the birth of Sacramento native Julian Elorduy. Elorduy is no stranger to the music scene. Perhaps you have heard of a little band called Mayyors? Stepping out from behind the drums and far from his punk rock roots, something magical has happened. With the help of Antonio Gualco, Alex … Continue reading
Flashback to the early 2000’s when pop punk was a go-to genre and there were songs about skater boys and trying to remember what your age was… again. It was a simpler time filled with brightly colored spiked hair, baggy pants and the occasional half-shift (both guys and girls alike). Jump a few, or 12, … Continue reading
Andy Warhol had Edie Sedgwick. Pablo Picasso had Dora Maar. Matisse had the Cone Sisters. A muse is a powerful thing. It takes a truly inspirational and motivational person or turn of events to spark artistic genius. For Autumn Sky, it all started with a crush. A Sacramento native, she began singing at 16, turning … Continue reading
Good news, guys. I finally finished listening to every single album put out in 2012, and I’ve come up with my top ten: 10. Fiona Apple – The Idler Wheel I didn’t want this to be on the list. I almost put that terrible Perfume Genius album on here just to push Fiona Apple out … Continue reading
The ho-hum dreariness that accompanies the sunless days of December makes it easy to fall into a slump. Just before I trade in my jeans for sweatpants, and really give up until next year, here comes Capital Cities to the rescue. These boys are like sunny beach days filled with laughter, friends, and good times, … Continue reading
Rockabilly is derived from a time when ladies were ladies, gentleman wore sweaters and pomped up their hair, cars were massive, and leaving the house without putting lipstick on was unheard of. It is American nostalgia at it’s finest. In this whirlwind of culture you will find Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys. With their … Continue reading
Punk rock has always been synonymous with rebellion and independence. Since its inception, punk rock has shifted into a movement (and a way of life) for many. Punk would eventually find itself transforming and blending into a modern variation, which has inspired and created other genres. Along with the changing era and new waves of … Continue reading
Ska. This particular breed of music had been formed by fusing two influential sub cultures. Ska combines the fast-paced energy of punk rock, the core elements of reggae, adds mellow tones, melodies, break downs, and choruses, while using a variety of instruments such as horns, the turn tables, and steel drums. While bands such as the … Continue reading
So there I was, walking down K Street on my way to Pizza Rock, when the sound of music fills my ears before I can even get in the door. This being my first time there, I am quickly distracted by the big rig coming through the ceiling. As I take in my surroundings, my … Continue reading
Words and Photos compliments of Jenny Price While walking through the empty floor of Ace of Spades, attempting to dry off my glasses and fix what was left of my weave, I knew that even if the rain messed up my face and even if I stumbled over every single word during the interview that … Continue reading
The first time I saw Agent Ribbons was pure accident. I was working as a cashier at Whole Foods Market. There I was, ringing up acai juice and wood-ear mushrooms and then next thing you know, here are these two little ladies setting up drums at the end of my grocery belt. Out comes … Continue reading
Photos courtesy of Mickey Martin Oh the 1970’s; A decade full of disco, roller skates and polyester suits. A period of time that also birthed all that is funk. Blending soul, jazz and rhythm to create a unique groovy sound, funk music took off with legendary artists such as James Brown, Jimi Hendrix and The … Continue reading
Sacramento holds many gems within its vast, versatile, and every growing realm of events. On any given day, Sacramento pushes events in the Arts of music, theater, & culture, but never really about The ARTIST. As artists, we know it could be very hard to arrange any type of exposure in a competitive market. Wouldn’t … Continue reading
Maïa Vidal is extraordinary. She is certainly a girl after your heart. Not only is she adorable, but she is inventive, artistic and incredibly talented. When breathing in her musical adventures, you are swept away by enchanting sounds constructed with children’s toys and sweet horn like vocals. Her voice resembles a modern-day Billie Holiday with a … Continue reading
Ty Segall’s most recent album, Twins, was placed into my hands on a semi warm day in early October. The guys at Phono Select said with a big ol’ smile, “You’ll like this one, I know it.” As soon as I heard the first few notes, I was transported to an earlier time of garage … Continue reading
Another full moon came and went and so did the CD release party for The Old Screen Door at Marilyn’s on K. Cover charge at this event was well worth it as along with a lovely hand stamp you received, however the real prize: The Old Screen Door’s self-named EP. For those of you who … Continue reading
Kevin Seconds apart from 7 seconds is an entirely different situation. At first listen to Kevin Seconds new album, Don’t Let Me Lose Ya, I thought it was a mistake. Having never listened to his past solo material I assumed that maybe I had clicked a wrong button somewhere in the downloading process. The Kevin … Continue reading
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