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
Have you ever heard of Circus Vargas? If you haven’t, you should definitely get to know who they are and what they are about. Circus Vargas is a circus trying to bring back the glamour, thrills and heart-pounding excitement of the authentic old-time circus under the big top, using only human performers and no animals … Continue reading
They are the perfect ointment for mosquito bites, cousins to the orchid family, a staple item in 96% of households and the quickest way to cure a hangover. Bet you didn’t think bananas were so important! The people behind the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum do, however. This past weekend marked their third annual Banana … 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
Hidden on Q street between 19th and 20th you’ll find one of Sacramento’s newest places for rule-breaking, Pour House. The location sits right next to the railroad tracks, looking sketchy with little surrounding it. I wasn’t sure what to think until I stepped through the doors, and stepped into the heart of the Prohibition. I slowly take … Continue reading
Saturday night, the California State Railroad Museum hosted Ales on the Rails, a sunset train ride and beer tasting. The ales were supplied by Track 7, a ridiculously talented local brewer. A fundraiser for the museum, the ride took place on the old Sacramento Southern Railroad, a three mile section running south from Old Sacramento … 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
Looking for something to do on a Monday night? Every Monday at Dive Bar (located on K street between 10th and 11th) you’ll find just enough party to get your week started right …or wrong. They hold a themed party from 9:30PM to midnight every Monday. This last Monday was themed “Animal House,” similar to … Continue reading
Skateboarding. A massive overhead existence burning like some hurdling star through the streets across benches and tables over planters and stairways, shredding on the ramps and parks that have grown from this now very human and essential need that people find in there souls, Screaming. Skateboard! Skateboarding, with its gritty punk enthralled surf inspired roots … Continue reading
Skateboarding. A massive overhead existence burning like some hurdling star through the streets across benches and tables over planters and stairways, shredding on the ramps and parks that have grown from this now very human and essential need that people find in there souls, Screaming. Skateboard! Skateboarding, with its gritty punk enthralled surf inspired roots … Continue reading
Today marked the inaugural Color Run in Sacramento, and it was a blast! Everyone was so happy to be there together, to share the love with one another, and to get completely covered in pixie dust. There should be more events like this in Sacramento, and I sure hope we have the opportunity to do … Continue reading
Sacramento known for its strong roots in diversity and traditional culture it’s easy to see where Roberta Alvarado owner/designer of Free Bird design draws inspiration for her one of a kind jewelry. Born in Los Angles, Roberta AKA Berta transplanted to Sacramento as a baby and has been working within the Sacramento mid/down town arts … 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
The Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, and Art in Public Places are on the hunt. The City of Sacramento’s Memorial Parking Garage happens to be in need of some personality and where better to find it then from Sacramento’s very own artists. The garage is located on H Street between 14th and 15th Streets. Check out … Continue reading
Imagine yourself as a child at the turn of the century, say, in the year 1900. Imagine you beg your parents to take you to watch the circus that has just pulled into town. You enter the tent, you hear the ringmaster shouting, “Come one, come all, come feast your eyes on my amazing circus, … 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
Are you ready for a splash of color to brighten your days? Have you been craving some hot, sweaty community interaction, interspersed with fun, laughter, and maybe even some dancing? The Color Run is racing its way through the country this year, and Sacramento is lucky enough to be one of its destinations! Lucky for … 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
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