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’m definitely gonna continue being a musician after I graduate. I don’t know what else I would do. I’m a barista right now but that isn’t really a career.” … Continue reading
Allison Jones and Derek Fieth formed the duo known as PETS in the summer of 2003. Since the birth of PETS, the band has released four albums, created a handful of clever music videos, toured across the United States, and been featured in not one but two Thrasher Magazine skateboarding DVDs. The band has shared the stage with … 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
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
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
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
This last Saturday, Casa de Chaos, one of Sacramento’s most infamous punk joints, was packed with people raising money for the beloved 916 legend, Ground Chuck. During a show a while back, Chuck broke his hip in a pit and needed to get it replaced, so naturally, the community decided to host a show. Over … Continue reading
Showing of Pennies from Heaven Pennies from Heaven is a fantastic film starring Steve Martin and Bernadette Peters about struggle and overcoming hardship. It will be screened at the Crest Theatre on Dec. 27th at 7 p.m. Film junkies will appreciate that Pennies from Heaven is being shown on 35mm film. $8-10 cover. The Crest is at … Continue reading
The Croissants, The Strange Party, RAD, Crude Studs and The Moans played Luigis Fungarden February 28th. It was a packed house! Photos compliments of Heather Uroff Continue reading
Croissants latest and greatest. Catch them at Luigis Fungarden tonight along with The Strange Party, Crude Studs, RAD, and The Moans. Well see you there! Filmed and edited by Matt Maxwell Continue reading
This Friday night, Sacramento is in for a real treat. Five of the city’s favorite punk bands are set to take the stage at Luigi’s Slice Fungarden for a double release show, headlined by The Croissants. Following up on their split 7” with Union Hearts, released by Asian Man Records, “We’re In the Basement” is … Continue reading
Cafe Colonial seemed to appear out of thin air. For those who are unfamiliar it is a fairly recently opened venue located between The Colony and the Colonial Theater off of Stockton Blvd. This all ages venue/restaurant is operated and owned by Matt Marrujo, Mickey Rat, Jennifer Kubach and Steve Waite, all people who are completely submerged into the Sacramento … Continue reading
When one considers the etymological history of the word rad, the reader’s mind probably arrives in a late ’70s/early ’80s Southern California skate park or beach front. Sacramento thrash punks RAD are certainly connected to that time and place, both stylistically and ideologically. The band’s minute-long songs are swollen with catchy guitar hooks (courtesy longtime … Continue reading
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