Here are a few of our favorite things happening in and around Sacramento this week. Go check them out! Catch Poppet, PREGNANT, Pastel Dream and Pterodaniel Wednesday June 22nd at Third Space in Davis. All ages show. Starts at 8:00. Cost 5 bucks. More info here. Grab a flashlight and head down to Locke for a guided historical ghost tour. Tour is … Continue reading
British musician Eliot Sumner is making a solo debut splash. The singer, formerly of I Blame Coco, is the third of Sting’s children and has a remarkably androgynous sound. This is appropriate as the singer recently stated they did not believe in gender labels and did not identify with any particular gender. Sumner’s vocals are low … Continue reading
Let Direct Hit take you on a trip this summer with their upcoming album, Wasted Mind. The 11-track story brings the listener on a journey from the perspective of drugged up and twisted characters going through a distorted reality. Nick Woods, singer, guitarist and lyricist for the band, clarifies the odd choice in topic, affirming … Continue reading
This week’s Concerts in the Park kicked off with The Scratch Outs followed by The Good Samaritans, Who Cares, and Vokab Company. See you next week! Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “Anything you’re working on should never become too comfortable. Otherwise you’ll start to sleepwalk through the experience, instead of really connecting to it.” Jeremy Greene, singer of Sacramento’s glam … Continue reading
Chris Farren certainly is an interesting character. He’s a solo artist as well as the lead singer of two different alternative rock bands Antarctigo Vespucci and Fake Problems. The self-described punk celebrity has had his own t-shirt design featured on The Tonight Show, and become a social media darling. He’s the kind of guy that will … Continue reading
Caravan Palace hit the stage Wednesday night at the Fox Theater in Oakland, putting on an absolutely amazing show! Caravan Palace is based in Paris, France. They are an electro-swing band, a combination of flat four to the floor dance music with vintage, hopping swing music on top. Their first album, titled Caravan Palace, was released in October … Continue reading
SpaceWalker, Fairfield native and genre defying musician aims to free “the masses from self consciousness one show at a time.” Called Sacramento’s favorite unicorn for her eclectic unicorn-themed headwear, SpaceWalker’s work revolves around how powerful and important self expression is, and the freedom it engenders. This theme is especially important in her newest music video ‘Anarchy … Continue reading
We hung out at Boulevard Skate Shop on June 3rd for our 4th print issue release party. This issue is full of skateboards, punk rock and street art so we grabbed some of our friends to hang up some rad art and to play some killer music. We have to say, it was pretty fun! Live … Continue reading
Last night’s Concerts in the Park was a blast. There was a diversity of genres but a consistently high-energy sound to get the blood pumping: Hail the Sun, Kill the Precedent, Peace Killers, and NMBRSTTN. The bands worked the crowd up into a small but whirling mosh pit. Some of the other sights were skateboarders, … Continue reading
This week’s tunes at Concerts in the Park were brought to you by The Ghost Town Rebellion, Humble Wolf, Darius Koski (of Swinging Utters), and Chuck Ragan (of Hot Water Music). As you walk around the park, some of the sights you might have seen are people moving on the dance floor, people crowded around … Continue reading
We had a blast at the R Street Block Party! Makers Mart brought together fantastic vendors, musicians and a whole lot of fun. Incase you missed it, you can relive the moment through photos by the lovely Emma Montalbano. Continue reading
Each year TUBE. gathers our strange, creative and talented friends together for our version The Circus. The show is a whirlwind of variety, complete with visual arts, costumes, music and stage performances ranging from vaudeville to traditional sideshow acts. Performances from new Sacramento residents The Displayed Labors Sideshow and a visit from MOM, made this … Continue reading
Round two of Concerts in the Park sure didn’t disappoint—Andrew Castro, They Went Ghost, Element Brass Band, and New Kingston brought a variety of funk/rock/reggae music floating through the air along with bubbles. People grooved on the dance floor to stay warm on a windy evening. Next week, be sure to grab your family … Continue reading
On April 30, 2016, TUBE. hosted Duke Chevalier‘s album release party at The Panama Art Factory in Sacramento CA. Sunmonks played double duty joining Sam Eliot on stage during Duke Chevalier’s set as well as playing as the Sunmonks. Deep Pools kicked off the night playing in the 100-year-old giant kiln inside The Factory. Learn more … Continue reading
Come get weird with us on Saturday, May 14th for our version of The Circus. A variety show full of freakish talents, art, music, dancing, games, pretty girls and good times. This is year three and it’s going to be a blast!!! Come early and check out the art, play some games and have your … Continue reading
This Saturday, April 2, The Hideaway Bar & Grill will be hosting an all-ages matinee show featuring three of Sacramento’s emerging female-fronted garage-punk bands. Sneeze Attack will be releasing their long awaited LP “Maxwell” on Pleasant Screams.The band recorded and mixed with Chris Woodhouse at The Dock in one day and the finished product truly captures the raw sound … Continue reading
What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists and musicians and get a five song slice of their current playlist. – “It seems mystical to many people but I actually find it quite logical.” Sydney Jones kicks nards and spits for the band Separate Spines. What does that entail? … Continue reading
We had a blast bringing our “freaky” friends to perform at the Crocker Museum for the ArtMix on March 10, 2016. We run around with some of the most crazy talented folks around. Be sure to learn more about our “freaky friends” in our latest print issue (pick one up at Phono Select Records or … Continue reading
Celebrating this year’s Sacramento Fashion Week at Beatnik Studios on Wednesday was truly something to behold. As the line grew, so did the excitement and chatter. People were milling about, talking, looking at the booths, and trying to find a good seat to view the event. It was packed. As the MC announced that … Continue reading
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