Punch and Pie Productions hosted a great Shoegaze show with the likes of local pillars of the scene: Desario and Soft Science. They were joined by Chicago band, Light Foils, on what was their last show of a current tour. Photography Benz Doctolero Continue reading
La Luz, Dirty Denim and Vasas. Blue Lamp, Sacramento CA. 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
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. – “Derby has been crucial to the success of the Blue Lamp.” – Gabi Garcia, co-owner of the Blue Lamp, and this month’s curator of the What I’m Listening To playlist, has been … Continue reading
The Phono Fest at Casa de Chaos Phono Select Records has been a mecca for Sacramento kids who want to pick up some great wax, put together a tape, or just hang out with Dal in the back. At this show, we plan to give back! On May 13, from 8 PM to 11 PM, … 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 is an art show inspired by David Bowie. Life On Mars was released on 1971 on Bowie’s album Hunky Dory. Originally 40 artists were randomly assigned a line to create from the song Life On Mars. We have now added on 20 additional artists who will create a piece inspired by the song in … Continue reading
Art Hotel 916 Art Hotel 916 is an art exhibit that will be available from February 5-February 13 at an abandoned hotel at 1122 7th Street. The hotel is scheduled to be demolished mid-2016, and over 60 artists from around the world stepped up to make its final days memorable. Each room, including kitchens, … Continue reading
Separate Spines “SPINE THE WORLD” Tour Separate Spines is going on a Northern California tour to get the world ready for their exciting new music! They are even giving listeners a sneak peek at their new EP. Joining them on their tour will be Wet Hotline, Genuis, Leland Vandermeulen, Corpse Pose, and many more bands. … Continue reading
January 9, 2016, Old Glory (Reno), Trouble Maker (Oakland), Scratch Outs (Sacramento), and West Lords (Sacramento) played to a packed house at the Blue Lamp in Sacramento CA. As to not overlap with Ground Chucks benefit show, which was happening the same night, West Lords kicked things off a hair after 10PM and the crowd was ready. … Continue reading
Each year Sacramento musician, Danny Secretion, celebrates his birthday in true rock star style by throwing one hell of a party. The birthday bash, an annual series of (music) shows known as FUCK CANCER, comes around in early November. The bash brings the local music community together over a four night period to celebrate life, … Continue reading
Nearly two years ago a few longtime members of the Sacramento music scene came together and began to build a collection of songs with a new sound. This Wednesday, Oct. 21, GTM will play its first show at The Press Club. GTM had its beginnings in a detox center in Los Angeles in 2013. Members Jeffrey … Continue reading
Sacramento indie rock band Ghostplay is Jason Hess (vocal/guitar/keys), Leticia Garcia (guitar) and Mando Gonzales (drums). They are not new to the scene by any means. Not only does the band have a ton of shows under their belt, they have been nominated for the SAMMIES (a Sacramento spin on the GRAMMYs) multiple times. It is easy … Continue reading
Each year TUBE. puts together a show titled The Circus. Freaks, Geeks and Things You Can’t Unsee. We collect local performers throughout Sacramento CA for a killer variety show full of freakish talents which is hosted by one of our favorite guys in town comedian Johnny Taylor. We hang art from local artist, play games, have … Continue reading
Stand-up is a deceptive art. With nothing but a comic, a microphone, and maybe a stool on stage it is very easy to assume not much work goes into it. This is because audiences are conditioned to expect production value in their entertainment from a very early age. Be it the sets and costumes of … Continue reading
Do you remember turning fifteen years old? Being pissed off at your folks? Having baked, greasy skin like last night’s pizza, perhaps? Losing control while making a valiant effort at conversation with a crush? ¿La quinceañera, puede ser? Rock bands have an advantage over us as individuals – those embarrassing things do not happen to … Continue reading
The evolution of music is as beautiful as the evolution of life. New things come from old things as all things have their time and place in the spotlight. As new interests are discovered, old passions are forgotten and become just a part of the fabric in a life story. Every few years the popularity … Continue reading
Come get weird with us on Friday, May 2nd for our version of The Circus. A Variety show full of freakish talents, art, music, games, pretty girls and good times. Feel free to dress up! Best costume gets a prize! Doors open at 7:30. Come early and check out the art, play some games and … Continue reading
Check out The Community’s new album, Non-Prophet and the super swell line up for their CD release show. You know we love each and every band listed. You know we will be there. You should go too. For more information about the show visit the Facebook event page. Continue reading
The Moans’ music is a straightforward, high-energy brand of rock ‘n’ roll, supported by lyrical references to Mary Shelley, George Romero, and cloning. A recipe certain to attract both geeks and punks. This is a perfect combination for the Ramones-esque side project of Matt Bennett (West Memphis Trio, The Dumb Fox, Shitty Ramones), Danny Secretion … Continue reading
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