Halloween Show. Verge Center for the Arts. Sacramento CA. March 27, 2017. Continue reading
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Tele Novella, Bellygunner, The Rippers, Ghoul School.
December 7, 2016, The Red Museum, located in Sacramento CA, hosted a benefit show to help those affected by the recent fire at the Ghost Ship artist warehouse in Oakland, CA. Sacramento-based pop-rock cuties, Ghoul School, kicked off the night, warming up the crowd with dreamy songs such as “Dogsong”. The Rippers followed Ghoul School with a … Continue reading
Dancing with Shadows.
Stepping into the Red Museum on Sunday July 17th was like walking into a different world. Starting off the night was The Sunmonks. Their singing takes their listeners on an emotional journey; it’s something that’s purely their own, but is something you can relate to. A couple of the songs they played during their set … Continue reading
The Secretions turned 25!
The Secretions have been a staple in the music community for years, twenty-five years to be exact, on July 9th, 2016, the band threw one hell of a party at the Colonial Theater in Sacramento CA. Show proceeds, which totaled to $2,007, were donated to the Pit Bull Socialization Obedience Crew. Photos Charles Gunn. Continue reading
Have a look at the Monophonics.
Monophonics performed at the Community Park in Davis CA during this year’s Independence Day celebration. This funky-soulful band from San Francisco captured the large audience’s attention from all around the park. They know how to get people moving and grooving! Photos and Words Anouk Nexus Continue reading
We Had A Blast At Our Issue 4 Release Party.
We hung out at Boulevard Skate Shop on June 3rd for our 4th print issue release party. This issue is full of skateboards, punk rock and street art so we grabbed some of our friends to hang up some rad art and to play some killer music. We have to say, it was pretty fun! Live … Continue reading
Freaks, Geeks and Things You Can’t Unsee; See Year Three of The Circus.
Each year TUBE. gathers our strange, creative and talented friends together for our version The Circus. The show is a whirlwind of variety, complete with visual arts, costumes, music and stage performances ranging from vaudeville to traditional sideshow acts. Performances from new Sacramento residents The Displayed Labors Sideshow and a visit from MOM, made this … Continue reading
See: TUBE. Presents Vaudeville at the Crocker ArtMix.
We had a blast bringing our “freaky” friends to perform at the Crocker Museum for the ArtMix on March 10, 2016. We run around with some of the most crazy talented folks around. Be sure to learn more about our “freaky friends” in our latest print issue (pick one up at Phono Select Records or … Continue reading
See: Spring Fling AF.
Spring Fling Rock AF kicked off their second night of touring here in Sacramento CA on March 12, 2016. The night was jammed pack with rock and alternative artists from all over the world and well attended. Bear Hands, a New York band, kicked off the night with their own version of indie rock. Halfway … Continue reading
The Ins and Outs of Porous Walker
Sex is such a pervasive force in our culture it is rendered all but invisible. A quick experiment: next time during a trip downtown, make a tally of how many times a sexual image presents itself. The number will be surprisingly high. Sex is ubiquitous and used so prominently in advertising it is rendered unrecognizable. Napa-based artist Porous … Continue reading
Life On Mars.
This is an art show inspired by David Bowie. Life On Mars was released on 1971 on Bowie’s album Hunky Dory. Originally 40 artists were randomly assigned a line to create from the song Life On Mars. We have now added on 20 additional artists who will create a piece inspired by the song in … Continue reading
See: FUK CNCR Night 3.
Danny Secretion’s FUK CNCR benefit is a celebration of life and music. Here’s a song from each band that played on the 3rd night at Old Ironsides. We should all turn our birthdays into a fundraiser. Thanks to Taper Jim for the video. Let’s be proud of our music scene. Fuck Cancer. Captain 9’s & … Continue reading
See: Honeymoon.
We are sure you know how much we adore Andrew Hooper. Here is his latest short film titled Honeymoon. Honeymoon is a dark beauty full of gorgeous scenes, thoughtful angles, and a heartbreaking core. To learn more about Andrew Hooper visit him on Facebook. Continue reading
Craft Your Costume with Tips from TUBE.
If you are lacking motivation to find a Halloween costume this year, look no further! We’ve put together some cheap, cheesy and super easy ideas for you. Take a look and find your creativity within your very own closet. Wicked Wednesday Adams. Good thing these white collar dresses are coming back in style. We love … Continue reading
Elves in Teslas and Far Off Fjords: Mew at the Fillmore
The ten chandeliers and one disco ball of the Fillmore in San Francsico have heard everything. They have heard every sound check, every note, every shouted conversation at the bar when someone tried to conceive how they can charge ten dollars for beer and four for water. Yet the choral swellings and perfect percussion of … Continue reading
SEE: TBD Fest 2015.
Another year, another TBD gone by. The West Sacramento music fest featured a ton of talent in cooking showdowns, interactive art and live art, circus performance and so much more. Oh, and did we mention music? Tears for Fears, Chromeo, Death Grips, Dinosaur Jr., Pretty Lights and Dr. Dog were among a few of the … Continue reading
Winner Winner, Chicken Dinner!
Congratulations Mike Morales and Melissa Babcock! You two won our TBD booth art raffle! Mike, you are now the proud owner of an original Mark Fox. Melissa, you now own a Nick Taylor. Yay! We will be in touch so you can claim your pieces. Love, TUBE. Continue reading
Some Kind of Accident.
“Some Kind of Accident” features new work by Jeff Mayry, Amanda Cook and Emily Swinsick at Beatnik Studios in downtown Sacramento. The opening reception on July 10th was well worth the visit. Amanda Cook’s brightly colored fabric pieces each tell a story that is honest with a touch of nostalgia. Jeff Mayry’s tiny paper work … Continue reading
Marvelling at The 2nd Annual Sacramento Comic Con 2015
The 2nd annual Wizard World Comic Con came through this past weekend and packed the Sacramento Convention Center full of cosplayers, gamers and fan girls and boys alike. Many people who inhabit the convention are fans of video games, sci-fi television and anything fantasy. The word cosplay comes from the words costume and play. People attending … Continue reading
Lipstick, Bare Cheeks & Razzle-Dazzle at Sacramento Pride 2015
The Sacramento Pride Festival blasted through town, Saturday, June 6th, and took place at the Capitol Mall between 3rd and 7th Streets in Midtown Sacramento. The high temperatures didn’t douse people’s spirits, attendance was in the thousands, with no shortage of enthusiastic faces and festive outfits. High heels, thongs, tutus, sequins and rainbows were as far … Continue reading