“I used to think that I could never lose anyone if I photographed them enough. In fact, my pictures showed me how much I’ve lost.”-Nan Goldin First shows, welcome backs, I met you theres, dances, birthdays, tour stops, album releases, root beers, spoken word, circle pits, stickers everywhere, pins, patches, “We got some merch in … Continue reading
916 Growth Gigs hosted 916 FEST, a new local music festival. The weekend festival was a great showcase of the variety of sounds born from the local Sacramento scene. Many of the bands on the bill had previously played Cafe Colonial, where the fest was held, and took time out of their set to talk … Continue reading
Noise musicians from all over the United States returned to Sacramento CA for Norcal Noisefest. The festival, now in its 22nd year, was held at Cafe Colonial and The Colony on October 6th and 7th. Learn more about Norcal Noisefest here and be sure to check out the upcoming Audio Waffle coming up at the Red Museum … Continue reading
As the Cafe Colonial and The Colony enter its swan song era, new festivals are getting their start. One of which was the first annual G.O.A.T. Fest on Friday, whose folk punk line up was put together by Punch and Pie Productions and G.O.A.T. Records. Words and Photos: Benz Doctolero Continue reading
The Countermen, Ur Ex Wife, Danny Electric, Cugino, La Tour, Citizen Snips. Cafe Colonial. Sacramento CA. Photos by Benz Doctolero Continue reading
Vasas, Donald Beaman, and Mouth Painter performed at The Colony, in Sacramento, on July 25th. Mouth Painter has been traveling along side with Donald Beaman on their summer tour. Make sure to check out the rest of their and Vasas’ tour dates and locations (below) if you missed them! Donald Beaman and Mouth Painter Summer … Continue reading
The eighties are always making a comeback and the sound of indie rock band Boy Romeo is no exception. The band just released “Public” a twangy, synthy, catchy single off of their new EP Shorts. The open, summery track is a head-bobber, which is a good indicator for the rest of the EP. Shorts drops tomorrow, … Continue reading
A quarter of a century ago the garage jazz band Instagon bloomed in Orange County. Over the years, it went through a shifting line up of sometimes up to ten members and eventually relocated to Sacramento in 2005. Their anniversary show on February 2nd at Cafe Colonial celebrated twenty-five awesome years of free-form jazz with … Continue reading
The She’s. Boy Romeo. Ex-Rippers. Same Girls. Cafe Colonial. January 10th 2018. Photos by Cam Evans Continue reading
Punch and Pie put on another great show at Cafe Colonial, in Sacramento Ca, on December 6th. the show featured bands Skating Polly, Starcrawler, and Las Pulgas. “…The energy and the crowd, it was just amazing.” – Brett “It’s great to see young people and women playing and writing their own … Continue reading
The 21st annual Norcal Noisefest took place October 6th-8th in Sacramento CA. Noisefest was at Luna’s Cafe on Friday and Cafe Colonial/The Colony Saturday and Sunday. Since the festivals incarnation in 1995, it has displayed harsh experimental sounds that break traditional musical boundaries. This years festival showcased artists as USTAM, Liver Cancer, Instagon, and headliner Big City Orchestra. … Continue reading
Punch and Pie put together another great line up including Diners, Walter Etc., The Croissants, and The Globs. The show was September 2nd, at Cafe Colonial, in Sacramento California. “I’ve listened to this band back when they were Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra, and I’ve always loved them since then. They’ve got super awesome … Continue reading
Sacramento’s Colonial Music Festival was back at it again this year celebrating their third annual Music Fest thanks to Rise Entertainment. The two day event, May 26-27th, featured over 25 bands, gaming tournaments, art, and food. Vendors like Reality Check TV were in the house, and the festival expanded throughout Cafe Colonial, The Colony, and … 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. – “Rock music and bands seemed like such a cathartic artistic experience, I really wanted to do that.” – Charles Albright, multi-band member, founder of Sacramento Records and Charles Albright Records, … Continue reading
Dog Party, Destroy Boys, Jakob Danger, and Astro Turf at Midtown Barfly Pleasant Screams presents another amazing show! On Thursday, June 16, starting at 8 PM, Dog Party, Destroy Boys, Jakob Danger, and Astro Turf will be playing at Midtown Barfly (1119 21st Street). From garage youth rock to Burger Records alternative power pop, this … Continue reading
Cinco de Mayo with Sacto Storytellers at Pour House Finally, a Cinco de Mayo event that isn’t entirely about tequila! On May 5, starting at 8 PM, Pour House (1910 Q St) is hosting their Cinco de Mayo celebration! The Storytellers will be holding an awesome live performance. There will also be $2 street tacos, … Continue reading
Free Movies at the West Wind Sacramento Drive In On Thursday, April 28, starting at 6 PM, the West Wind Sacramento Drive-In Theaters (9616 Oates Dr) will be holding a Free Movie Night! This is their 22nd time around showing free movies, and they’re as prepared as ever with fun activities like music, games, face … Continue reading
Jesus and the Dinosaurs, The Big Forgive, and The Boos at Cafe Colonial From harsh punk to head-spinning art rock, this is a night of music all across the spectrum. On Thursday, April 7, starting at 7 PM, Cafe Colonial (3520 Stockton Blvd) is holding a show featuring Jesus and the Dinosaurs, The Big Forgive, … 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
Open Mic at Cafe Colonial All you need for this event is a couple of pages of lyrics, the courage to get up on the mic, and your fancy self! On Thursday, March 17, starting at 7 PM, Cafe Colonial (3520 Stockton Blvd), Marty Taters and Tim Lithium are hosting an open mic night! Celebrate … Continue reading
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