LAUNCH is a whirlwind of music, fashion and art which takes over Sacramento for nearly a week. We here at TUBE hit the town and clicked the shutter throughout it all. Sacramento knows how to throw a pretty kick ass party. We cannot wait until next year! And check out the LAUNCH website where they have … Continue reading
Fans of Frightened Rabbit had something to cheer about September 24th, when the Scottish indie rock band officially kicked off their headline tour in Alberta, Canada. The anthem-slinging rockers are touring in support of their recent fourth studio album, Pedestrian Verse, which critics and the band’s singer/songwriter Scott Hutchison call a departure from their earlier … Continue reading
Punch and Pie did it again! While they are known for putting together some great shows all year long, this is the second year they have presented us with Punch and Pie Fest. Over 20 bands play during a 6 day span in 4 venues throughout midtown. Our liver is still recovering. To check … Continue reading
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
Geographer creates their own space. Their music, when listened to carefully, wraps itself around you and cocoons your mind. Which is exactly the intention of the self-proclaimed creators of “soulful music from outer space”. “We think that [our music] creates a space you can get lost in, where you’re floating in the music your listening … 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
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
The Moans’ music is a straightforward, high-energy brand of rock ‘n’ roll, supported by lyrical references to Mary Shelley, George Romero, and cloning. A recipe certain to attract both geeks and punks. This is a perfect combination for the Ramones-esque side project of Matt Bennett (West Memphis Trio, The Dumb Fox, Shitty Ramones), Danny Secretion … Continue reading
The Where House was a short lived but delicious piece of the Sacramento music scene. Not only was there a ton of heart and friendship that floated throughout the artistically painted walls, there was a surplus of phenomenal bands, both local and touring that hit the stage. This Friday, May 31st, will be the very … 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
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
Flashback to the early 2000’s when pop punk was a go-to genre and there were songs about skater boys and trying to remember what your age was… again. It was a simpler time filled with brightly colored spiked hair, baggy pants and the occasional half-shift (both guys and girls alike). Jump a few, or 12, … Continue reading
Andy Warhol had Edie Sedgwick. Pablo Picasso had Dora Maar. Matisse had the Cone Sisters. A muse is a powerful thing. It takes a truly inspirational and motivational person or turn of events to spark artistic genius. For Autumn Sky, it all started with a crush. A Sacramento native, she began singing at 16, turning … Continue reading
If you are walking around downtown today and see some out of place characters don’t worry its okay. Sacramento’s anime and Japanese Pop culture fans will be filling the Sacramento Convention Center & The Sheraton Grand Hotel, Sacramento, CA for the Sacramento Anime Convention (SacAnime). This is a 3 day event that encourages people to … Continue reading
TUBE is in the need of some music tonight especially since it is the last Saturday of 2012. TUBE has some choices for your mind to think about…You could invite your friends over to sit around the fire with a nice bottle of wine from Trader Joes while listening to one of them play the … Continue reading
Tonight at the Fox & Goose in Sacramento, CA Island of Black & White will be making your feet move with their folk/rock/reggae mix. They will be joined by the the Ice House Blues Band and indie pop band called Mainland. Cover charge is $5 and this is an event for those … Continue reading
Rockabilly is derived from a time when ladies were ladies, gentleman wore sweaters and pomped up their hair, cars were massive, and leaving the house without putting lipstick on was unheard of. It is American nostalgia at it’s finest. In this whirlwind of culture you will find Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys. With their … Continue reading
Punk rock has always been synonymous with rebellion and independence. Since its inception, punk rock has shifted into a movement (and a way of life) for many. Punk would eventually find itself transforming and blending into a modern variation, which has inspired and created other genres. Along with the changing era and new waves of … Continue reading
TUBE. Magazine 