This past Sunday I found myself at Townhouse, a little sleep deprived, but ready for some music. Lite Brite and The Low Flying Owls, two great Sacramento bands would be taking the stage on this warm October night. Lite Brite is one of my favorite Sacramento bands. They are fun to watch, experimental, and something … Continue reading
Tonight at the Townhouse: The Low Flying Owls return to Sacramento w/Lite Brite @ 9:00 pm http://lowflyingowlsmusic.com/ http://litebriteband.com/ Continue reading
You don’t have to be a reporter to know a good lead when you stumble upon one. When I heard that Awkward Lemon (a great band which I was introduced to through ZuhGfest) would be playing at Folsom Beer Garden Pub on Friday the 7th of September I pounced on the opportunity to see them … Continue reading
Beirut took the stage in Oakland this past Monday, September 3. There was no doubt that it was going to be an amazing show, however the best word that comes to mind to describe the entire experience is nothing less then magical. Beirut’s whimsical sounds transported the crowd to another place with the help of … Continue reading
ONCE ON A BLUE MOON: COSMIC FAMILY GATHERING For some of us, the waning of the moon brings with it a certain feeling of restlessness, or maybe readiness is a better word, and when the moon comes to fruition twice in the same month this itch is even stronger. August 31, of this year marked … Continue reading
My first car was a dark blue 1973 Volkswagen Bug. It did not have a radio, but it did have a boombox which was attached unsteadily to the glovebox with a bungee cord. Below that glovebox, stashed on the floorboard sliding with every turn was a shoebox full of cassettes. The box was filled with something for … Continue reading
METAL! Beyond the Depths of Space Metal, with out a doubt has ruled all over the world with an iron fist. Even now metal continues to shift and shape itself into a dozens of varieties blending with instruments and vocals of all other styles of music creating sounds from the metal gods themselves. As metal … Continue reading
As a transplant to California from the Midwest, I will always place extraordinary value on seasonal events. For those who grow up in the Midwest, the varied seasonal climates instill the importance of taking advantage of seasonal fun. For once the season ends, it will be another year before it returns. In the fall, the … Continue reading
With all the great local musicians and artists in the Sacramento area, one wonders where to go to discover this budding talent. With a little research I found a great place to go for such things: the ZuhG Life store in the Downtown Plaza. Here, they feature local artwork, local music, and local clothing lines. … Continue reading
Matt Marrujo is doing some big things. He has been slaving himself to the Sacramento music scene and it is starting to pay off. Between managing the band The Bar Fly Effect, and promoting shows through RISE ENTERTAINMENT he has now taken it a step further and opened up The Where House?. The Where House? … Continue reading
Punched and Pied in the face….. and the fest begins!! At last, The Punch and Pie Festival has begun! With a slew of performances lined up between August 15th and 20th, this fest is nothing shy of an explosion on the Sacramento underground music scene. Housed at various locations, the festival kicked off at the Press … Continue reading
Sometimes when it’s over 90 degrees all you can do to cool down is drink a beer, chill with friends and play some tunes. For the 12,000 concert goers at the Sleep Train Amphitheater in Concord last night, that seemed to do the trick. For one night only two of the greatest rock bands of … Continue reading
We all have to let loose every once in a while and dancing is a perfect way to do that. You don’t have to be a professional to swing your hips to the beat and love what’s coming out of the speakers. From dance lessons to night clubs, you can find it all right here … Continue reading
In the early days of the first motion pictures, sound could not be captured on film. Audiences watching silent films were treated to live music accompanying a film. By the late 1920s, a sound system called the Vitaphone allowed the audience to watch a movie alongside a score played on phonograph records. Launch’s Tuesday night … Continue reading
On July 18th, Naked Lounge hosted an acoustic show of Zack Gray and Sean Stack from Wrings, James Cavern, Mason Rex, and other local artists. Fans from the Sacramento area came together for the night and had the opportunity to watch and listen to these artists play on a more personal level. Between each song they explained … Continue reading
Heels, hotties, and hair – that about sums up the 4th Annual Sacramento SwingTime this Saturday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Oh, and the music. There was plenty of that too. Spectators and swingers got to put their dance skills to the test with live performances by some really awesome bands. The self-proclaimed renegade rock … Continue reading
Concert in the Park PUNKS NOT DEAD! Music, language of the freaks, voice of the uncontrollable, rationalization of the unexplainable. Touch it feel it breathe it know it be it. Go to the show. Play the show. Be the pit. Be the love the pain the confusion the understanding the absolute essence. Be the racing … Continue reading
Words by John Klaiber This Friday June 22nd at Cesar Chavez Park come see Local Punk Iconic Legends 7 Seconds City of Vain & The Bastards of Young Concert in the Park is a Sacramento concert series that fills our city with excellence all summer long. Any one who knows this town, knows this is … Continue reading
Mondo Deco is fun. I can’t believe it took me this long to go see them. Everything about them makes your body move, clap and absolutely scream rock and roll. They fall somewhere between a 1960s pop band and 1980s garage rock. Redd Kross’s influence is strong, as well as the New York Dolls, however, … Continue reading
The ride to Dixon from Sacramento is not a long one, however by the time you get there it seems as if you a so far from home. Dixon smells of warm wet grass and feels a bit Mayberry-esque. The houses are all very charming with deep-set porches made for warm summer nights. Downtown is … Continue reading
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