Stand-up is a deceptive art. With nothing but a comic, a microphone, and maybe a stool on stage it is very easy to assume not much work goes into it. This is because audiences are conditioned to expect production value in their entertainment from a very early age. Be it the sets and costumes of … Continue reading
There comes a time for all artists, no matter the medium, when they find themselves struggling with what they are trying to convey or express. Sacramento artist Jim Shepherd was no exception. The struggle is not a failure for Shepherd, but a challenge to overcome in order to keep doing what he loves: painting. His … Continue reading
Amy Leibrand Leibrand is an environmental researcher from Ohio who uses her iPhone to create surrealist self-portraits. A highlight of her work are some of her photo collages, which inspire the title “traveling legs”, and seem to show an independent woman who strides around the Earth with ease and confidence. Her yellow heels and blue suitcase make … 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
While the turkeys are cooking and the families are gathering, a few of the TUBE.rs thought we would take a minute to tap into our mushy side and share with you what we are oh so thankful for. Here is an inside view to who we love, what we love and what gives us a … 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
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
In 2013, Matt Colbourn, Macaulay Culkin, Phoebe Kreutz, Deenah Wollmer, and Austin Kilham gathered in Culkin’s home to record a demo for their recently formed band. With Culkin on percussion and kazoo, Colbourn on guitar, Kreutz on the glockenspiel, Wollmer on the pizza box, Kilham on tambourine, and everyone chiming in on vocals, this was the beginning of THE PIZZA UNDERGROUND. … Continue reading
Foxygen release …And Star Power, along with video Coulda Been My Love today. Watch the visual representation of the bands second single here. The Foxygen tour contintues through early November. Catch them if you can. You will not be disappointed. For more information visit http://www.foxygentheband.com FOXYGEN TOUR DATES: Tue. Oct. 14 – Toronto, ON @ The Mod Club … Continue reading
TBD Festival, a three-day music, food, and shopping extravaganza came to Sacramento’s River Walk Park last weekend. On the North end, across the festival from the stalls of the mini bazaar sat the Lowbrau stage, huge and imposing. It was on that stage that MS MR played Saturday evening, drawing in the crowd and whipping … 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
Dan Potthast is no stranger to touring. The St. Louis native/Santa Cruz transplant has been on the road performing for over 20 years in MU330, The Stitch Up and as a solo artist. You may have seen him over the past few years as opening for the likes of Reel Big Fish and Streetlight Manifesto, … Continue reading
Cat Hellxia is the kind of artist that it’s refreshing to meet – passionate about her work, aware of the world around her, and still open to what it has to offer. My research turned up a great mix of work from this artist, and actually corresponding with her revealed a genuinely enthusiastic and likeable … Continue reading
Once every month or so, the fine folks at Fat Wreck Chords open their small Record Store to the general public. Located inside their warehouse in San Francisco, you’ll find in-store exclusive vinyl, LPs and CDs from their artists, free beer and maybe even a band playing under the basketball hoop in the warehouse. This … Continue reading
The Blue Lamp was a packed house last Friday as TUBE. presented our version of The Circus. Both visual and performing artists strutted their stuff throughout the night. From the strong women and acrobats to magicians and musical performances the night was a blast! Here is a little taste of the evening. A big … Continue reading
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Come get weird with us on Friday, May 2nd for our version of The Circus. A Variety show full of freakish talents, art, music, games, pretty girls and good times. Feel free to dress up! Best costume gets a prize! Doors open at 7:30. Come early and check out the art, play some games and … Continue reading
Hello everyone! I wanted to pop in and say a little hello. I hope you had the Happiest of Holidays. This last year turned out to be quite a whirlwind of amazing. Between the ‘TUBE. Presents’ art/music shows and meeting both local and worldwide artists, musicians, dreamers, crafters, actors, film makers, comedians and lovers of the … Continue reading
Hello everyone! I wanted to pop in and say a little hello. I hope you had the Happiest of Holidays. This last year turned out to be quite a whirlwind of amazing. Between the ‘TUBE. Presents’ art/music shows and meeting both local and worldwide artists, musicians, dreamers, crafters, actors, film makers, comedians and lovers of the … Continue reading
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