OutKast’s Big Boi dons a fresh persona on solo debut Words by Vincent Girimonte – Photo by Jonathan Mannion Nobody would fault Big Boi if he were to sit at home–one of his homes, maybe–put his feet on stacks of platinum 45s and take dog slumbers until his kids tugged…
Helmet, Bison B.C., Will Haven Harlow’s – Sacramento, Calif. – Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010 Words by Bobby S. Gulshan As promised on the flyer, Grady Avenell has indeed returned to vocals, and the local faithful flocked to Harlow’s for Will Haven. Some call it metalcore, or post-hardcore, but Will Haven’s…
Krist Novoselic discusses politics in the digital age For as long as Nirvana was in existence, bass player Krist Novoselic served as the tall, somewhat goofy counterpoint to frontman Kurt Cobain’s charismatic, acerbic personality. Whether it was taking a bass to the face while performing at the VMAs or crafting…
Smashing Pumpkins Crest Theatre, Sacramento, Calif. Monday, Sept. 6, 2010 At 7:30 p.m. the corner of 10th and K streets was littered with hundreds of Smashing Pumpkins fans waiting in line to see Billy Corgan and crew in one of Sacramento’s most beautiful venues, the historic Crest Theatre. As fans…
California’s Grape & Gourmet Sacramento Convention Center Wednesday, July 7, 2010 Words by Adam Saake The 5 o’clock crowd filed into the Convention Center in downtown Sacramento for the annual Grape and Gourmet, an event that boasts, “The largest tasting of California gold medal winning wines under one roof.” With…
Dum Dum Girls, Crocodiles Tuesday, June 29, 2010 Blue Lamp – Sacramento Words & Photo Vincent Girimonte Dum Dum Girls maestro Dee Dee stands tall over an attentive Blue Lamp crowd eager for the “buzz show of the summer” last Tuesday, hammering away on distortion and crooning about whatever people…
Nic Offer of !!! Talks About The Weather Creative people come in all kinds. The creative environment that works for you may not work for me. Maybe you need seclusion, a familiar place, peace and quiet, or maybe you require a Scarface-size mountain of coke and a room full of…
Busdriver Friday, June 11, 2010 United State Boutique, Sacramento, CA Busdriver introduced himself to his Sacramento faithful by stating his name and the fact that he “makes hip-hop the wrong way.” Immediately I began to wonder who this slight jab was directed toward, considering the door charge was $13, and…
The Bronx’s side project brings mariachi to the world Words by Anthony Giannotti Mariachi El Bronx is the mariachi side project of Los Angeles hardcore punk band The Bronx. No you don’t need to reread that. It’s not a typo. The Bronx, which is known for its hard-edged, balls-to-the-wall punk…
Young Dubliners Thursday, June 3, 2010 – Harlow’s – Sacramento Words & Photos by Anthony Giannotti What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the term Celtic rock? Hopefully not U2, maybe Flogging Molly, but more accurately you should think of Young Dubliners. After all, they are…
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