While the turkeys are cooking and the families are gathering, a few of the TUBE.rs thought we would take a minute to tap into our mushy side and share with you what we are oh so thankful for. Here is an inside view to who we love, what we love and what gives us a … Continue reading
TUBE. caught up with Sacramento mixed media artist Brandon Gastinell to learn a bit about his artistic process, his inspiration and to check out his studio. Brandon’s fresh take on pop art has us convinced that you will be seeing a whole lot more of him in the future. Plus, to top it all off he’s … Continue reading
Downtown Sacramento is in the throes of a dramatic transition. With the Downtown Plaza gone and construction on the new arena underway, the city has begun work on bringing the surrounding area up to date. There is still quite a bit of work to be done, however; and as Sacramento begins its march into modernity, downtown … Continue reading
When one hears of a birthday involving people talking about how cancer has affected their lives, it might not sound like a joyous affair. That isn’t the case when Danny Secretion’s Lame Ass Birthday Bash comes around each year in early November. The birthday bash (known as FUCK CANCER) is a three day music fest, … Continue reading
TUBE. Presents: The Market. The Market will celebrate local artists, crafters and makers. Come hang out with us, do a little shopping and check out some music. Saturday, December 6th from 12-3:30 at the Sierra 2 Center located in Curtis Park. Jewelry, Fine Art, Pottery, Hand Carved Wooden Bowls, Teas, Clothing, Local Music, Photography and … Continue reading
West Sacramento is under some major construction these days. Starting this week, they began demolition of the huge silos in the Pioneer Bluff on the corner of 15th street and S River road to make room for even more new development. These towers, built for cement over fifty years ago, have been standing vacant for quite awhile. … Continue reading
Didn’t think you were going to need to dress up for Halloween? Are you searching through the Rite Aid isles of over picked costumes in sheer panic wondering what to do? Have no fear!!! The TUBE.rs are here! Here are 11 quick last minute Halloween costumes made with things found in our very own closets. … Continue reading
In her midtown apartment, Rosaura Unangst rolls out a sheet of white paper and paints thick, black letters in long strokes. She’s not just painting; her work goes beyond the aesthetic. Unangst, 27, is passionate about spreading the message of the benefits of creating art. “Making and creating things with your own hands is … … Continue reading
It may still be a little warm, but summer is officially over and was sent off in style by TBD Fest. No longer To Be Determined, the festival was a mixed success. It brought food, art, architecture, music and culture together on the dusty terrain of River Walk Park in West Sacramento. While there were … Continue reading
Sacramento band G.Green have a new video out. TV Coast, from their latest LP titled Area Codes, was released August 2014 by Mt.St.Mtn. They just finished up a two week tour on the East coast and are headed to Oakland. Catch them Saturday October 18th at Casa Sandinista with Woolen Men. Continue reading
Foxygen release …And Star Power, along with video Coulda Been My Love today. Watch the visual representation of the bands second single here. The Foxygen tour contintues through early November. Catch them if you can. You will not be disappointed. For more information visit http://www.foxygentheband.com FOXYGEN TOUR DATES: Tue. Oct. 14 – Toronto, ON @ The Mod Club … Continue reading
It was just one month ago today that the temperature in Sacramento was a sweltering 100 degrees, our lungs were filled of dust and we were caught in the middle of a 72 hour whirlwind of music, food and dancing. TBD Fest 2014 took our town by storm and we could not be more thankful … Continue reading
TBD Festival, a three-day music, food, and shopping extravaganza came to Sacramento’s River Walk Park last weekend. On the North end, across the festival from the stalls of the mini bazaar sat the Lowbrau stage, huge and imposing. It was on that stage that MS MR played Saturday evening, drawing in the crowd and whipping … Continue reading
October 4th, 5th and 6th the Sacramento River Walk played host to the TBD Festival, a three-day music, food, and shopping extravaganza. The audience ebbed and flowed through the little maze of stalls and stages that blossomed from metal storage containers scattered around south side of the festival. On the west side of the maze, … Continue reading
MS MR’s music is deeply atmospheric and all consuming. The epic instrumentation buoys the dark imagery of the lyrics and together they blend into songs that seem to echo and create cavernous spaces in the mind of the listener. The New York based duo consist of Lizzy Plapinger also know as MS, who sings the … Continue reading
The Café Colonial is painted in stark black and white, adorned by event posters, photos from local artists, pages from a punk coloring book completed by various visitors, and reflected forever by the mirrors at the bar. This weekend it was host to the Bat Guano Festival, a two-day punk extravaganza. The Café was lively … Continue reading
If you have a penchant for charming robots, foul-mouthed television directors, or classic comedy techniques, Resurrection Theatre Company’s current show is up your alley. Comic Potential, which kicked off its run Aug. 22, follows a young female robot going through an identity crisis. Is she an ordinary robot, or something more? We meet folks along … Continue reading
Hello World! It is time for TUBE. to print our first issue!!! To help offset costs we are throwing a Totally TUBE.ular Sale with our pals at Phono Select Records. We are now asking for donations of gently used items. You know those band T-shirts in the back of your closet, we want them. That … Continue reading
The Muffs formed in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. The band is made up of Kim Shattuck (lead vocals & guitar), Ronnie Barnett (bass & backing vocals) and Roy McDonald(drums). They seem to have been a bit silent over the years, but that is hardly the case. The Muffs never really went away, and they never broke … Continue reading
Demolition of Sacramento’s Downtown Plaza became visible on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 starting at the corner of L and 6th Streets. What is now a pile of rubble will become the new home of the Sacramento Kings Arena near October 2016. A space with a viewing window for the public has been set up at … Continue reading
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