What I’m Listening To is a series where we talk to exciting artists, musicians, and establishment owners and get a five-song slice of their current playlist. – “I want everyone I love to get a brain scan to make sure everything is alright…It’s interesting how a person’s life can suddenly switch gears on you like that.” … Continue reading
Last weekend, bands like PRVLGS, The Moans, Dog Party, Sunmonks, Blackalicious, and Butterscotch rocked Tanzanite Park during First Fest. Headliner A Lot Like Birds played their final set together as a band, much to the dismay of the crowd. Although turnout could have been better, the people that did come out got the chance to enjoy hanging out … Continue reading
City of Trees was a blast! While we were excited to see big names like Blink 182 and Bleachers on the bill, we were absolutely thrilled to see so much local love all around us while we were partying down. The event had one of three stages dedicated specifically to Sacramento bands, a makers mart … Continue reading
First Festival. River Walk, West Sacramento CA. May 6-7. 2017. “It’s a fantastic thing, seeing the sheer will and hard work of one very determined and talented woman (Danielle Vincent) bring together an event of this magnitude for Sacramento. I’m excited about what this does for a segment of the scene and First Fest’s very … Continue reading
The Secretions have been a staple in the music community for years, twenty-five years to be exact, on July 9th, 2016, the band threw one hell of a party at the Colonial Theater in Sacramento CA. Show proceeds, which totaled to $2,007, were donated to the Pit Bull Socialization Obedience Crew. Photos Charles Gunn. Continue reading
Punk doesn’t always look like what you’d expect. Walking into Cafe Colonial on January 8th, people were playing cards and talking at the tables. There was art lining the walls. Urban Wolves jumped right in. They’re a large five piece band, and Cafe Colonial is a small intimate venue. The band told the singer, Jordan … Continue reading
Danny Secretion’s FUK CNCR benefit is a celebration of life and music. Here’s a song from each band that played on the 3rd night at Old Ironsides. We should all turn our birthdays into a fundraiser. Thanks to Taper Jim for the video. Let’s be proud of our music scene. Fuck Cancer. Captain 9’s & … 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
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
When one hears of a birthday involving people talking about how cancer has affected their lives, it might not sound like a joyous affair. That isn’t the case when Danny Secretion’s Lame Ass Birthday Bash comes around each year in early November. The birthday bash (known as FUCK CANCER) is a three day music fest, … Continue reading
When the D.I.Y. spirit is a monumental faction of any artistic community, one will be offered a variety of works, ranging from exceptional to shoddy. A band’s debut album is one such product that shows how much they truly care. The one-of-a-kind “authenticity” of a Sharpeed home-burnt disc protected by hand-drawn CD artwork on … 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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