College-Grown “Jam” Band Chingus Still Thrives in Adulthood Mark Gonzalez is part of a tight-knit camaraderie of musicians and friends specializing in the earthier side of music. The house parties are typically in a secluded part of Chico, Calif., or his former Midtown home with attendees prone to bare feet…
On Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sacramento-area art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to take a peek at what the fine folks over at Verge Center for the Arts have been up to. Their new location (625 S Street) won’t be fully completed until May…
Ten After Two sets sights on debut EP, then the world Words by Bobby S. Gulshan | Photo by Phill Mamula My editor said, “I want you to interview this up-and-coming band from Roseville. Here is their demo.” I gave it a listen and thought, “Yeah, these guys can really…
Soul singer/songwriter Bilal comes back with a vengeance after a lengthy absence Born in Philadelphia in 1979, Bilal Oliver was immersed in music at a young age. As if through osmosis, he absorbed the energy of the jazz and soul greats that paved the roads he roamed, studying the sounds…
Local acoustic/country/folk duo Attwater released their first album, titled Live at Harlow’s, for free online last Tuesday. As the title suggests, the album was recorded live at Harlow’s in downtown Sacramento on Oct. 3, 2010. The great thing about live recordings is there is nowhere for the musicians to hide;…
Street Dogs’ Mike McColgan Spreads Words of Punk Rock Wisdom Words by Anthony Giannotti – Photo by Cindy Frey “There’s a lot of fucking shit pissing me off right now,” Mike McColgan, lead singer of Street Dogs, gruffly says in response to a question about where he gets the inspiration…
If your Halloween weekend plans don’t include stopping by what just might be the best party in town, you seriously need to reconsider. Nightmare on **th Street is going to be an eight-hour musical party experience in a secret (hence the title of the event not having the street name),…
U2, now 23 years removed from the epic Joshua Tree, released details this week regarding three upcoming albums. Danger Mouse will produce the band’s next album, which is due out next year. According to Bono, U2 has completed 12 songs with the Gnarls Barkley and Broken Bells member. The tracks…
Zach Hill discusses his new album and his Tao of Drumming If Zach Hill is anything, he’s prolific. The definitive characteristic of his drum style is constant movement, an unrelenting source of rhythm. The list of musicians he has performed with extends across the globe. This year alone, his name…
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