“Friends, After almost two decades of writing and touring the world together, we have decided to close this chapter of our lives as Minus the Bear. These final shows are a celebration for the community of fans who gave us so much through years of dedication. We’ll be digging deep in the MTB catalog and … Continue reading
Sacramento welcomed the mighty Thunderpussy to Ace of Spades and what they delivered in return was a set of straight-ahead rock that left the crowd glowing with sweat and a reaffirmed faith in the power of music. The band clearly enjoys playing with each other and for an enthusiastic crowd. Their songs while varied share … Continue reading
Peter Hook And The Light came to Ace of Spades on Monday night and treated diehard fans to two and half hours of the Substance compilations from New Order and Joy Division. To open the show up was El Ten Eleven, a Los Angeles based duo that relied only on drums, basses, and heavy looping. … Continue reading
Bassist Peter Hook helped found two of the biggest bands in the post-punk world: Joy Division and New Order. In fact, one could argue that these groups created the genre in the late 1970s. Hailing from Manchester, UK, Joy Division came into existence with a sound and image that was daunting but thought-provoking. They gave … Continue reading
“St. Patrick’s Day was three days ago but when Flogging Molly comes to town, every day is fucking St. Patrick’s Day,” said lead singer/guitarist Dave King during the band’s show at the Ace of Spades last Wednesday. Over the past twenty years, Flogging Molly has toured relentlessly, recorded albums and even founded their own music … Continue reading
After fires burned down a large portion of Northern California in October, many people were left homeless and hurt. To raise money to provide help for those affected, Ace of Spades pulled in four Sacramento area bands to play a benefit show. Destroy Boys, Dog Party, Hi, Mom, and Fonty played for a crowd of … Continue reading
Come out to Ace of Spades on Saturday, December 23 and bring your friends for a night of local music played for a great cause. California has been devastated by wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes and left many lives shattered. Several local bands are coming together for Left Coast Love, a benefit for the … Continue reading
Ace Of Spades in Sacramento, CA, GWAR performed to a venue filled to the brim with freaks, punks, and metalheads. Coming out of Richmond, Virginia, GWAR prides itself in being warped within their mythos of sci-fi mutants from another planet. Theatrical live shows and music videos include cutting public figures (i.e Donald J. Trump) in … Continue reading
Against Me and Bleached. September 11, 2017. Ace of Spades. Sacramento CA. Photos Joey Miller 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. – “I … want to pry open the eyes of our local community on what it means to be a diverse community of creatives.” – Laura Marie Anthony has been … Continue reading
The Pixies played the Ace of Spades on Wednesday, October 26. The Boston band sold out the weeknight show, packing the venue to capacity with long time fans. Some even brought their kids along to rock out. The crowd waited anxiously for the group to arrive many waiting by the bar and dining areas to eat, … Continue reading
Fitz and The Tantrums brought their Get Right Back Tour to Sacramento’s Ace of Spades on August 18th, to a sold-out venue. The show attracted people of all ages: young teens, moms and dads, and even some grandparents! The band kept the crowd dancing the whole night with their upbeat tempos, and at one point, Michael Fitzpatrick (Fitz) came … Continue reading
On Thursday, August 18th, feel good group, Fitz and The Tantrums come to the Ace of Spades, in Sacramento. The Los Angeles based group has been making their mark with their mix of ’80s new wave and dance pop music since 2008. The group consists of Michael Fitzpatrick (lead vocalist), Noelle Scaggs (co-vocalist and percussionist), … Continue reading
Kevin and Allyson Seconds, Grub Dog, and Jackson Griffith at Fox and Goose This will be the only April Fool’s Day event transpiring that doesn’t involve someone jumping out at people, unless Kevin Seconds gets some smart ideas. On Friday, April 1, starting at 9 PM, Kevin and Allyson Seconds, Grub Dog, and Jackson Griffith … Continue reading
Ace of Spades was the hot spot for some hardcore rock on Wednesday, March 23 The night started off with local hardcore rock band Some Fear None led by vocalist/guitarist Nathan Giguiere. The band set the pace for the show and it only got better as it went on. Next up, Falling Through April, a … Continue reading
24th Annual SAMMIES Concert and Awards at Ace of Spades SAMMIES are back with your favorite Sac artists! On Thursday, March 24, starting at 6:30 PM, Ace of Spades (1417 R St) and Sacramento News and Review are hosting the 24th Annual SAMMIES! The event will feature the awards, as well as a concert featuring … Continue reading
Black Lives Matter! at Sol Collective As we enter Black History Month, it’s important to remember history is still being made today. Police brutality against black people has been going on too long, and on February 10 at Sol Collective (2574 21st St.), starting at 7 PM, there is an opportunity to learn more about … Continue reading
The only thing constant about Sacramento’s TBD Fest is its ever-changing nature. Known previously as Launch, this homegrown music festival has brought to town major and emerging acts—Girl Talk, Imagine Dragons, DJ Shadows and Chromeo, to name a few—since 2012. This year, the festival has a new name and venue, and is branching from a … Continue reading
The Devil Makes Three has come a long way from home. “There’s a road that goes out of every town,” said guitarist/front man Pete Bernhard. “All you’ve got to do is get on it.” On February 7, that road will lead the Santa Cruz-based band to Ace of Spades in Sacramento. The three-piece bluegrass/rock band—made … Continue reading
The Augustines rocked Ace of Spades Saturday night in a fantastic opening performance for Frightened Rabbit. The crowd pushed up to the front to see them play songs from their 2011 album Rise Ye Sunken Ships, transitioning smoothly from head-bangingly energetic songs to deeply emotional pieces. The band was completely tuned into each other, slowing … Continue reading
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