Sacramento has a rich history of skateboarding culture that, regardless of popularity or demand, has remained a constant in the fabric of Northern California. World renowned skaters such as John Cardiel, Ricky Windsor, and Matt Rodriguez, along with brands like Blockhead Skateboards, Legend, and long time shops such as Surf & Skate, FTC and GoSkate … Continue reading
The Sacramento art scene, in addition to cultivating its own exceptional artists, attracts great ones from all over the world. Last Thursday, Mexican poet/rapper/activist Bocafloja made a brief tour stop in Sacramento via art space Sol Collective. Featuring two local hip-hop artists and drawing a moderate sized crowd, the event’s energy throughout the night was unmatched. … Continue reading
David Adams is one of the brilliant artistic forces in Sacramento CA. He plays music, makes videos, writes plays, is a poet and an actor. David currently plays in three bands; Drive Thru Mystics, Captain Amazing and the Okay I Guesses, and Garble. TUBE. caught up with David to discuss his upbringing and recent projects. … Continue reading
In this year’s list of the thirty best coffees in America, industry arbiter Coffee Review listed four coffees from Sacramento, which is more than any other city on the list. Coffee Review rates bean varieties from independent roasters. Temple and Old Soul, who are major bean suppliers for the shops throughout Sacramento, each had two … Continue reading
One of our very favorite Portland bands The Lower 48 kicked off their West Coast tour right here in Sacramento CA at The Torch Club in early December. Sacramento locals Honyock started off the night. Both bands are always a pleasure and we cannot wait for The Lower 48 to return! Here’s a little recap … Continue reading
This year was the first time that the Global Winter Wonderland was held in Sacramento. The festival of light is brought to the capital by the International Culture Exchange Group (ICEG), which specializes in multi-cultural arts and entertainment. The Wonderland consisted of global landmarks from Europe, The Americas, Africa, Asia and the South Pacific. However, … Continue reading
It happens every year, the Thanksgiving/Black Friday frenzy ends and December’s powerhouse of holidays sneaks up while we’re still recovering. Inevitably, there is that frantic last minute shopping nightmare where going to the supermarket and buying everyone a gift card seems like the only option. But never fear, TUBE is here to help give your holiday … Continue reading
Berta Alvarado is the creator behind Freebird Dbb; a handmade, sometimes vintage, nearly always one of a kind, Sacramento based jewelry and watch company. On November 13, Freebird dbb brought together local talent to create the PERSEVERANCE FASHION SHOW at Blackbird Kitchen+Beer Gallery in Downtown Sacramento. The show was a great success highlighting local fashion from Retrospective Vintage and Melissa Kay, along … Continue reading
TUBE. caught up with Sacramento mixed media artist Brandon Gastinell to learn a bit about his artistic process, his inspiration and to check out his studio. Brandon’s fresh take on pop art has us convinced that you will be seeing a whole lot more of him in the future. Plus, to top it all off he’s … Continue reading
Downtown Sacramento is in the throes of a dramatic transition. With the Downtown Plaza gone and construction on the new arena underway, the city has begun work on bringing the surrounding area up to date. There is still quite a bit of work to be done, however; and as Sacramento begins its march into modernity, downtown … 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
TUBE. Presents: The Market. The Market will celebrate local artists, crafters and makers. Come hang out with us, do a little shopping and check out some music. Saturday, December 6th from 12-3:30 at the Sierra 2 Center located in Curtis Park. Jewelry, Fine Art, Pottery, Hand Carved Wooden Bowls, Teas, Clothing, Local Music, Photography and … Continue reading
West Sacramento is under some major construction these days. Starting this week, they began demolition of the huge silos in the Pioneer Bluff on the corner of 15th street and S River road to make room for even more new development. These towers, built for cement over fifty years ago, have been standing vacant for quite awhile. … Continue reading
October 4th, 5th and 6th the TUBE. team hit Sacramento’s TBD Festival. We had a blast! One of our favorite local bands, Cold Eskimo, was kind enough to lend us their song titled Mendocino which plays in this video. Video footage compliments of Andrew Hooper; with additional footage from a whole lot of TUBE.rs including … Continue reading
Sacramento band G.Green have a new video out. TV Coast, from their latest LP titled Area Codes, was released August 2014 by Mt.St.Mtn. They just finished up a two week tour on the East coast and are headed to Oakland. Catch them Saturday October 18th at Casa Sandinista with Woolen Men. Continue reading
The Café Colonial is painted in stark black and white, adorned by event posters, photos from local artists, pages from a punk coloring book completed by various visitors, and reflected forever by the mirrors at the bar. This weekend it was host to the Bat Guano Festival, a two-day punk extravaganza. The Café was lively … Continue reading
Hello World! It is time for TUBE. to print our first issue!!! To help offset costs we are throwing a Totally TUBE.ular Sale with our pals at Phono Select Records. We are now asking for donations of gently used items. You know those band T-shirts in the back of your closet, we want them. That … Continue reading
Demolition of Sacramento’s Downtown Plaza became visible on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 starting at the corner of L and 6th Streets. What is now a pile of rubble will become the new home of the Sacramento Kings Arena near October 2016. A space with a viewing window for the public has been set up at … Continue reading
Sacramento now has just the spot for anyone looking for a life drawing class with some sass. Seasoned artists and novices alike are invited to indulge their creative side at Dr. Sketchy’s Anti-Art School, held the second Sunday of each month at The Comedy Spot. There’s drawing, drinking and burlesque all wrapped in an inviting … Continue reading
A Los Angeles band that’s become arguably as famous for their collection of whimsical music videos as their indie-pop sound will be at Sacramento’s Assembly Music Hall Tuesday, July 15. OK Go, a 16-year-old band that started in Chicago, has a sound and presence that has grown since their self-titled premiere album released in 2002. … Continue reading
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