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
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Foalin’ Around
The evening opened with Desario, full on indie nerd rock, with strange lyrics I couldn’t quite catch. Then came Cold Eskimo, enthusiastically ethereal music mixing with one of their guitarist’s pleas for the guy smoking a blunt in the front row to “ Just stop.” Each band gushed about opening for Foals and every time … Continue reading
RAW Showcase tonight!
Tonight is the night for art music and a little fashion too! Head on down to District 30 in the KAY District in Sacramento, from 7-10 and hang with some great talent. RAW is holding their monthly artist showcase which has yet to disappoint. Find all the information you need for tonights adventures here Continue reading
A Third Party Presents:
A THIRD PARTY presents: THE PURPLE PARTY On Saturday. April 13th, 2013 Located at Oakridge Winery 6100 East Victor rd. Lodi, California. Everyday it happens. When we are not expecting it. Sometimes we see it or at times feel it …that something has changed. In a moment everything switches from the untouchable world we live … Continue reading
Midtown Farmers Market!
Welcome back!!! Midtown Farmers Market is hosted by the Midtown Business Association (MBA), which is a free family-friendly market. It is held weekly on Saturday’s from 8am – 1pm. The location is 2020 J Street Sacramento. Come down and Celebrate the Grand Opening on Sat, April 27th, 2013. Twitter: @MFMSac Instagram: MidtownFarmersMarket Facebook: http://www.midtownfarmersmarketsac.com/ Continue reading
The Turn Verein Strikes Again!
This event is one of our favorites. You are a fool to miss it! Continue reading
From the Shores of Lake Huron
There is a beckoning born from nature that captivates, allures, and inspires. We are all secretly adventurers waiting with bated breath for our moment to embark on a journey into the open wild. You can feel it in the warm spring breeze… Imploring… Will you go? A soundtrack to depict the life of a sojourner, … Continue reading
Thinking ahead…
It’s Monday and I wish it was Tuesday. Here are two events that I am looking forward to and why: one is at Bows and Arrows featuring Peck The Town Crier, Grex, and The Lurk. This event starts at and has a cover charge of just $5.00. That ain’t bad. The thing that I enjoy about Bows and … Continue reading
The Visitors guide: St. Patricks day 2013
Ouch! That wasn’t how the morning was to begin, but I guess I should have been wearing Green. Happy St. Patrick’s Day to You, to You, & to you my Beer. As I drink my coffee I start to wonder what is going on this morning and where to begin… I could go to Sam’s … Continue reading
FLEX YOUR HEAD. Best trivia in town.
Finding a place to play trivia on a Tuesday in Sacramento is like trying to find an elephant in a haystack. It’s easy. In pubs and bars around town you will find a cute girl on a mic asking mundane questions that only 3% of the pear cider sipping population actually know the answer to. … Continue reading
Now can you do it faster?
Blackalicious is more than some background music heard at a party. More than a band. More than just two guys from Sacramento hanging out and making music. Blackalicious is a movement. It is something that, when heard, transcends from just vocals and a beat to a feeling. To awareness. To knowledge. Formed in 1992 by … Continue reading
Mondavi Center Presents the Egghead Music Walk Featuring Members of the St. Louis Symphony
The Robert and Margrit Mondavi Center for the Performing Arts, UC Davis will host a three-day residency with the St. Louis Symphony. The residency will feature events on the UC Davis campus and throughout the Sacramento region meant to engage students and community members. One highlight is the Egghead Music Walk on Friday, March 15 at 2 p.m. at UC … Continue reading
Gnarly Neon
Looking for an awesome way celebrate St. Paddy’s Day? Why not get head to-toe-covered in neon paint powder, burn some calories, support a great cause, and finish up with live music and green beer? If this sounds good to you, then come on out this St. Patrick’s Day to support the Save the Fair benefit … Continue reading
Sonora Celtic Faire!
California’s original & largest Celtic Faire returns to Sonora for its 27th year! Celebrating the cultures of Ireland, Scotland, Cornwall, Wales, and all Celtic Nations on Friday, March 8th, Saturday, March 9th and Sunday, March 10th 2013 at the Mother Lode Fairgrounds in Sonora. Non-stop entertainment for everyone which includes: Scottish & Irish Clans, belly … Continue reading
Baroque Popsicle
A cold eskimo is a kinky sex act involving a popsicle, but the band Cold Eskimo is something completely different. Their name is an odd contrast with the ethereal soundscapes that the band creates in their songs. Their music has been described as Baroque Pop, a term which they embrace, as guitarist Nick Bear put it, “It … Continue reading
“Destinations & Isolation”
Meet Angelo Esquivel With 2nd Saturday just around the corner, and a three day weekend at our door many Artists are finishing up their work and are getting ready to play. With many 2nd Saturday events being held around downtown it can become a little overwhelming on which event to attend, so don’t worry TUBE … Continue reading
Winterfest Beer and Wine Social
After a long day of life with work, kids and to-do lists sometimes I just can’t wait to wrap my hand around a cold frosty brew. Who doesn’t like great Northern California craft brews and wine? On January 18th 2013, our friends at Track 7, along with other local breweries will be pouring for a good … Continue reading
The Burning Fire of Autumn
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
Last Saturday of 2012…
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
Island of Black & White
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