People put on their cowboy boots for country night this week at Concerts in the Park. The acts this week were Taylor Green, Colleen Heauser, Hannah Jane Kile, Tyler Rich, and DJ Yee Haw played in between sets on the Sacramento Republic FC Electronic Stage.There was line dancing and break dancing, and people blowing bubbles in the summer … Continue reading
ZFG, J*Ras of Soulifted with IrieFuse, and Arden Park Roots kicked off this week’s Concerts in the Park with those fun reggae rhythms. Cesar Chavez Park was packed with hundreds of people dancing or milling about the food trucks or other vendors enjoying themselves and good conversations. One of the highlights was seeing a large … 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. – “Anything you’re working on should never become too comfortable. Otherwise you’ll start to sleepwalk through the experience, instead of really connecting to it.” Jeremy Greene, singer of Sacramento’s glam … Continue reading
SpaceWalker, Fairfield native and genre defying musician aims to free “the masses from self consciousness one show at a time.” Called Sacramento’s favorite unicorn for her eclectic unicorn-themed headwear, SpaceWalker’s work revolves around how powerful and important self expression is, and the freedom it engenders. This theme is especially important in her newest music video ‘Anarchy … Continue reading
Last night’s Concerts in the Park was a blast. There was a diversity of genres but a consistently high-energy sound to get the blood pumping: Hail the Sun, Kill the Precedent, Peace Killers, and NMBRSTTN. The bands worked the crowd up into a small but whirling mosh pit. Some of the other sights were skateboarders, … Continue reading
This week’s tunes at Concerts in the Park were brought to you by The Ghost Town Rebellion, Humble Wolf, Darius Koski (of Swinging Utters), and Chuck Ragan (of Hot Water Music). As you walk around the park, some of the sights you might have seen are people moving on the dance floor, people crowded around … Continue reading
Feast in the Streets at The Merchant Warehouse Sacramento is truly blessed to have a variety of amazing food everywhere we go, so don’t miss out on this chance to see a ton of great spots in one place! On Wednesday, May 25, from 5:30-8:30 PM, The Merchant Warehouse (1425 C Street) is hosting Feast … Continue reading
According to the exhibit description at Christie Noh’s current solo show at the Warehouse Artist Lofts Public Market, “[Noh’s] paintings show simple, mundane experiences of the human condition.” While Noh may illustrate mundane human experiences, the paintings in the exhibit, titled “Things Whose Purpose Is Slowness,” are anything but ordinary. Within her fictional environments, which … Continue reading
Round two of Concerts in the Park sure didn’t disappoint—Andrew Castro, They Went Ghost, Element Brass Band, and New Kingston brought a variety of funk/rock/reggae music floating through the air along with bubbles. People grooved on the dance floor to stay warm on a windy evening. Next week, be sure to grab your family … 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. – “Derby has been crucial to the success of the Blue Lamp.” – Gabi Garcia, co-owner of the Blue Lamp, and this month’s curator of the What I’m Listening To playlist, has been … 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
Friday was the celebration of the 25th year of Concerts in the Park. Kicking off the night were some awesome tunes provided by Current Personae, Tessa Evans, James Cavern, and DJ Epik. People spilled in for good food, dancing and, of course, live music! If you haven’t heard of Concerts in the Park, it’s a … 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
Mugen Hoso, Not A Part Of It, Destroy Boys, and Sonder at The Colony Mugen Hoso came all the way out from Japan to live it up in the 916! On Wednesday, April 13, starting at 7:30 PM, Mugen Hoso, Not A Part Of It, Destroy Boys, and Sonder are playing at The Colony (3512 … Continue reading
Duke Chevalier is an enigmatic California music project melding esoteric, spiritual influences with odd notes of funk, folk, hip-hop, and catchy riffs. The group, whose members do not broadcast their identities, is finally ready to debut their first release since ‘Hangin’ onto the Vision’ in March 2014. The five track EP, Ace of Swords is an alternately mellow … Continue reading
While admiring the items he acquired on a recent metal detecting hunt, Sacramento-based artist Nathan Cordero was struck by something unusual. For the past three years, Cordero has avidly searched local parks with his metal detector and has displayed his finds in various forms at art exhibitions. With few exceptions, most of the objects he … 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
Kevin and Allyson Seconds, Grub Dog, and Jackson Griffith at Fox and Goose This will be the only April Fool’s Day event transpiring that doesn’t involve someone jumping out at people, unless Kevin Seconds gets some smart ideas. On Friday, April 1, starting at 9 PM, Kevin and Allyson Seconds, Grub Dog, and Jackson Griffith … Continue reading
Spring Fling Rock AF kicked off their second night of touring here in Sacramento CA on March 12, 2016. The night was jammed pack with rock and alternative artists from all over the world and well attended. Bear Hands, a New York band, kicked off the night with their own version of indie rock. Halfway … Continue reading
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