Late afternoon… TUBE was thirsty. I ordered an Iced coffee run some chocolate by it and SHE (Melissa) ordered a tea… I know it’s a coffee house, and she just had to order Tea. We laugh and we giggle, as we sip our drinks and soak in some of the most amazing art on the … Continue reading
This past Sunday I found myself at Townhouse, a little sleep deprived, but ready for some music. Lite Brite and The Low Flying Owls, two great Sacramento bands would be taking the stage on this warm October night. Lite Brite is one of my favorite Sacramento bands. They are fun to watch, experimental, and something … Continue reading
Not too long ago on a hot August evening, I found myself pouring beer at a local event in Midtown. In between explaining the difference between an IPA and a porter and enjoying the jazzy live band something (or should I say someone) caught my eye. Walking up to my booth with the swiftness of … Continue reading
They are the perfect ointment for mosquito bites, cousins to the orchid family, a staple item in 96% of households and the quickest way to cure a hangover. Bet you didn’t think bananas were so important! The people behind the Sojourner Truth Multicultural Art Museum do, however. This past weekend marked their third annual Banana … Continue reading
With all the great local musicians and artists in the Sacramento area, one wonders where to go to discover this budding talent. With a little research I found a great place to go for such things: the ZuhG Life store in the Downtown Plaza. Here, they feature local artwork, local music, and local clothing lines. … Continue reading
Saturday night, the California State Railroad Museum hosted Ales on the Rails, a sunset train ride and beer tasting. The ales were supplied by Track 7, a ridiculously talented local brewer. A fundraiser for the museum, the ride took place on the old Sacramento Southern Railroad, a three mile section running south from Old Sacramento … Continue reading
I’m a big fan of the sleepy little towns that lie along the Delta, and the little town of Freeport is one of my favorites. Its moniker is “The Gateway to the Delta” and you enter it by taking Freeport Blvd all the way south, past Meadowview, toward the river, and through what the locals … Continue reading
Today marked the inaugural Color Run in Sacramento, and it was a blast! Everyone was so happy to be there together, to share the love with one another, and to get completely covered in pixie dust. There should be more events like this in Sacramento, and I sure hope we have the opportunity to do … Continue reading
Are you ready for a splash of color to brighten your days? Have you been craving some hot, sweaty community interaction, interspersed with fun, laughter, and maybe even some dancing? The Color Run is racing its way through the country this year, and Sacramento is lucky enough to be one of its destinations! Lucky for … Continue reading
If second Saturday wasn’t already an exciting outgoing in midtown for people to look at art, watch local bands, or just have a fun night out with a couple of friends, this past Second Saturday was exceptional. Everyone had the chance to witness their worst fear; the zombie apocalypse. People from all around Sacramento came together … Continue reading
The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience began percolating inside Jay Siren after a vacation to Chicago where she was enamored by a local burlesque show. There’s something truly magnetic about glitter, pasties and corsets. After returning to Sacramento in the Spring of 2008 Jay ran a Craigslist ad to begin recruiting her sirens. The ad ran … Continue reading
Heels, hotties, and hair – that about sums up the 4th Annual Sacramento SwingTime this Saturday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Oh, and the music. There was plenty of that too. Spectators and swingers got to put their dance skills to the test with live performances by some really awesome bands. The self-proclaimed renegade rock … Continue reading
Concert in the Park PUNKS NOT DEAD! Music, language of the freaks, voice of the uncontrollable, rationalization of the unexplainable. Touch it feel it breathe it know it be it. Go to the show. Play the show. Be the pit. Be the love the pain the confusion the understanding the absolute essence. Be the racing … Continue reading
Sacramento’s Bartender Ball was held at Ace of Spades in midtown this past Monday night. It is an once a year event for local bartenders to come and enjoy some drinks and live bands for free. This is all possible because of Jameson® sponsoring the event. Jameson® supplied an unlimited amount of alcohol for everyone … Continue reading
Words by John Klaiber This Friday June 22nd at Cesar Chavez Park come see Local Punk Iconic Legends 7 Seconds City of Vain & The Bastards of Young Concert in the Park is a Sacramento concert series that fills our city with excellence all summer long. Any one who knows this town, knows this is … Continue reading
Mondo Deco is fun. I can’t believe it took me this long to go see them. Everything about them makes your body move, clap and absolutely scream rock and roll. They fall somewhere between a 1960s pop band and 1980s garage rock. Redd Kross’s influence is strong, as well as the New York Dolls, however, … Continue reading
Rumor is that the band BOAT is not to be missed, so finding that they were playing at Luigi’s Fungarden last night was a pleasant surprise. The Seattle-based band is on a weekend tour playing Sacramento(last night), San Francisco(tonight at The Hemlock Tavern), Portland(May 26th at Mississippi Studios) ending back in Seattle on the 27th. … Continue reading
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