Babs Johnson Gang is a band who continues to do their own thing, making music they want to hear, not music that they’ve already heard. They are a far cry from the punk or singer/songwriter scenes that are big in Sacramento, but still manage to crossover into both, carefully mixing a plethora of genres together … Continue reading
Listening to Imagine Dragons is like being inundated with a tide of ragged glory and post apocalyptic glee. The Las Vegas based band puts their finger on your pulse then gets impatient; grabs your wrist, then runs off with you into the sunset. Though just recently making it big on the music charts, Imagine Dragons … Continue reading
Dim lights. Wood floors. Dozens of couples bobbing and spinning, each with their own rhythm, their own style, somehow all working in sync to create an energetic, whirling dance floor. The fifties are brought to life again amidst whirling skirts and dancers walking arm-and-arm at Midtown Stomp, a swing dancing venue in downtown Sacramento. If … Continue reading
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Maybe we were a little late as we entered the Ace of Spades, but as we crossed the threshold, the bass drum took hold of our heartbeats and rewrote our pulses. FFG, a local opening act number one was already on stage, but their brand of skater boy pop punk pulled us into the increasingly … Continue reading
Combining jazz, blues, folk, and something more, guitarist Ross Hammond has serenaded the Sacramento area for years. Though Hammond keeps a low profile for his talent, he certainly brings something unique to the stage, whether he’s playing alone or collaborating with another artist. Hammond’s music conveys his emotions fluidly and flawlessly to his audience, creating … Continue reading
With their debut release in 2010, Fitz and the Tantrums made a name for themselves for being the band with so much soul, it oozes out of their pores and into your eardrums. Pickin’ up the Pieces was received wholeheartedly by music critics, radio stations, and the like, that it quickly found its place in … Continue reading
Tele Novella has embarked on quite a tour starting in Austin Texas then swooping throughout the west coast and looping back into Austin. Lucky for us they are making their way to Sacramento. There was a lot of hype surrounding Tele Novella even before us West Coasters had actually heard their music. I am sure … Continue reading
The busy boys of Bobby Joe Ebola and the Children MacNuggits are at it again. On the opening night of the 2nd leg of their tour at the Press Club here in Sacramento, TUBE was able to get a few words in with lead vocalist Corbett Redford, vocalist and lead guitar player Dan Abbott and … Continue reading
Once in a while a show comes along that disguises itself as another run of the mill coffee shop show in Sacramento. Familiar names, familiar setting; the type of show you’re used to seeing posted in windows around midtown. Some people get burnt out on these shows and write off Sacramento as being stagnant in … Continue reading
Built to Spill could easily be called a phenomenon. A group of men that gel like something that would make Bill Cosby jealous. With a sound that mixes elements of folk and rock, mix in some blues, and ultimately end up with a sound more ethereal than anything, BTS really is a band for everyone. … Continue reading
Adam Wever-Glen hasn’t been painting for long, however, he is creating a bit of a stir. His large “mugshot” style portraits are painted realistically, but offer nearly as much personality as you receive when meeting someone face-to-face. I found Adam’s art hanging at District 30 a few months ago and immediately was drawn in to the … Continue reading
When they talk about life on the road, playing local shows, and recording their second release, it’s clear the six guys who make up City of Vain genuinely enjoy what they do. Sacramento-based punk band City of Vain is recording an EP that should be out in June, the first release since their debut album … Continue reading
Welcome back!!! Midtown Farmers Market is hosted by the Midtown Business Association (MBA), which is a free family-friendly market. It is held weekly on Saturday’s from 8am – 1pm. The location is 2020 J Street Sacramento. Come down and Celebrate the Grand Opening on Sat, April 27th, 2013. Twitter: @MFMSac Instagram: MidtownFarmersMarket Facebook: http://www.midtownfarmersmarketsac.com/ Continue reading
Art. It is one of those words like love or freedom; a word that is difficult to define in just one way. It is a word that changes for every person you ask because for every person, it holds a new meaning. Priscilla Ameneyro defines art as “a practice. It is a way of seeing … Continue reading
October 27th, 2012 Looking for something to do on a Sunday instead of watching football or cleaning up from a great Saturday night? Come on down to Sutter Landing Park from 12 -4 in the afternoon to spend time with your friends in the community to help generate the buzz & a solution about McKinley Park … Continue reading
Sacramento’s famous cocktail week just passed and TUBE peeked in at a few events! Cocktail week kicked off on Sunday, August 19th on J & 20th with its first annual tasting event. Next would be the Genever Gin night held at Red Rabbit, the first night of events I was able to attend. I walked … Continue reading
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