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. – “I chose these genres just because it’s the music that I’m into and it’s what I like to dance to. Sacramento doesn’t have a night for this specific … Continue reading
In October 2017, the craft beer and music festival Punk in Drublic came through town and was well received by the Warped Tour generation. With the same model, the Sabroso Festival stopped at Papa Murphy’s Park to showcase punk rock from the early nineties with craft beer on April 8th. Sound good for a second … Continue reading
The Polyorchids is a Sacramento based group that has been around for three years and are ready to deliver new material. Embracing indie and power pop influences, they are set to release their first full-length, self-titled debut along with a couple of record release shows to top off their release. Their last folk-punk EP, Popgun, … 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. – “[T]his morning I was walking in … to work and there was a band from Elk Grove High School playing outside the front doors.” – “[E]ven though I only make … Continue reading
Menagerie, Sacramento Retrograde and Outlet Coworking presented Stranger Things II, The Art Show with creations inspired by season 2 of the runaway Netflix success. This event followed last year’s show which saw over 600 attendees view almost 100 pieces of original art from both locals and from around the globe. Menagerie’s founder, Sarah Marie Hawkins, … Continue reading
Brassy funk band Lucky Chops started in 2006, playing in subways. They became known for covering popular songs like “Hello” by Adele, the video of which went viral. Their covers manage to convey every instrument used in the original, even the vocals, with only brass instruments and percussion, adding a new flavor to the songs. … Continue reading
“I came from immigrants. I immigrated myself – well not technically myself – my mom brought me over in her arms. I grew up in pretty bad neighborhoods. I grew up in a chaotic world because my parents were always working,” says Raul Mejia while talking to TUBE. about how he became the producer of … Continue reading
January 31, 2018, early morning sky gazers witnessed a rare celestial event: a Super Blue Blood Moon. What made the viewing truly special was a lunar trifecta: Blue Moon, Super Moon, and a total lunar eclipse happening simultaneously. According to Live Science, a Super Blue Blood moon has not been visible from North America in 150 years. According to … Continue reading
The Sacramento music scene has always been a great place for creative bands to come together and make some noise. Lately, teens like the members of Dog Party and Destroy Boys have made a splash by starting small bands, playing all-ages venues, and developing a following, all in hopes of having some fun – and … Continue reading
It’s officially WINTER! Let 2018 be the year to strap on snowshoes and head into the great white wonderland. Why not forge onward and upward? What: Maggie’s Peak South 8,703’ Where: Emerald Bay in South Lake Tahoe, Desolation Wilderness, Destination Zone 17 Lower Velmas. When: Great hiking for all seasons. Why: The short steep approach … Continue reading
Joy and Madness brought the funk to the December 21st, Audio Muse edition of the Crocker’s Art Mix. The local 8 piece band, led by the dynamic singing of Hans Eberbach and including a killer horn section, raised the heat for a crowd glad to get up and dance to their high energy set. … Continue reading
After fires burned down a large portion of Northern California in October, many people were left homeless and hurt. To raise money to provide help for those affected, Ace of Spades pulled in four Sacramento area bands to play a benefit show. Destroy Boys, Dog Party, Hi, Mom, and Fonty played for a crowd of … Continue reading
The second season of Stranger Things just dropped on Netflix and how fast did you binge it? Two days? One day? And after you were done, did the feeling of waiting another year for the next season start to fester in you like the Shadow Monster? The Netflix show has left a mark in the … Continue reading
Come out to Ace of Spades on Saturday, December 23 and bring your friends for a night of local music played for a great cause. California has been devastated by wildfires that destroyed hundreds of homes and left many lives shattered. Several local bands are coming together for Left Coast Love, a benefit for the … Continue reading
Electric Christmas will once again kick off the holiday concert season in Sacramento. This year’s show features three hit bands: The Lumineers, Portugal. The Man, and Walk The Moon. Ohio indie rock quartet Walk the Moon will be opening the show, at 7 pm. In years past, the shows had more bands playing just a few songs, but … 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. – “I was in a famous Christian ska band called Silage for a very short time at the age of 17 when I thought Christianity would save me from my illicit lifestyle. … Continue reading
It’s been nearly two years since TUBE. last touched base with local “throat kick” band Separate Spines. In the early months of 2016, the band was just releasing their debut EP Voli. Since then, Separate Spines has seen some changes. Vocalist Sydney Jones became the lead vocalist, while founder and singer Buddy Hale took over the … Continue reading
Stefan Janoski, considered to be one of the most talented skateboarders in the world, is putting on a show. An art show. Janoski, who designed Nike Skateboarding’s highest selling athletic shoe, has created a collection of paintings and bronze statues to display at Sacramento’s Beatnik Studios. Titled “Nightmares of Normality,” the show promises to feature Janoski’s playful … Continue reading
The first annual Punk In Drublic Craft Beer and Music Festival came to Papa Murphy’s Field and showcased breweries from all over California and top punk and ska bands such as NOFX, Flogging Molly, Goldfinger, Less Than Jake, Bad Cop/Bad Cop and Get Dead. This show was ideal for fans that attended Warped Tour in … Continue reading
Phono Select Records hosted a free show on Labor Day featuring Boy Romeo, and Home Blitz. The performance was on September 4th and filled the record store. For more information on Phono Select visit their website and don’t forget to follow them on Instagram, and Twitter for new arrivals and show info. Continue reading
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