Local Rapper C Plus releases his first full-length solo album Chaz Wheeler, better known as C Plus in the hip-hop community, remembers his first experience making a mixtape. It was recorded over an old-school computer mic with a program called Record Producer, a $50 purchase at Office Max. He was…
Interpol changes players but sticks to plan Words by Adam Saake – Photo by Jelle Wagenaar Over the past 11 or so years, Interpol has gracefully carved out and remained married to a sound and aesthetic that others might have abandoned long ago. They did this over the course of…
When Sacramento drummer Zach Hill recently posted on his Facebook page, “Finished the new Hella album,” it caused a shit storm of excitement amongst his fans. As of press time for this issue, the post had a monstrous 359 “likes” and nearly 100 comments. Jose Sanchez said, “Woooooo OMG that…
Rumor has it local videographer Sean Stout of Terroreyes.tv is teaming up with Sargent House to become their “main video dude,” a gig he described to me as a sort of “dream job” outside the recent !!! show at Townhouse. Stout’s heading down to Los Angeles in May, and Nick…
Mini Burger Truck Various Locations Sacramento Area Words & Photos by Adam Saake Would it be too pretentious if I quoted myself? Eh, fuck it. In a past “Refined Tastes” column, I pointed out that we write an awful lot about burgers. And, “It’s not that we favor burgers or…
I’ve got a soft spot for instrumental music. I’m really not sure why. Maybe it was the extreme amount of Joe Satriani albums my parents played while I was growing up. Maybe it’s because most lead singers aren’t very good. (That was sarcastic. Mostly.) There’s just something about guitar, bass,…
Danger Mouse’s latest musical creation, this time with Italian composer Daniele Luppi, will be a “Spaghetti Western-inspired project” dubbed Rome. The project is five years in the making and will feature vocals from Jack White and Norah Jones, each singing on three different songs. On the Rome trailer posted on…
The Lonely Island will release their next sure-to-be-hilarious album on May 10, 2011. The new album will be titled Turtleneck & Chain and will feature Akon, Nicki Minaj, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake and more. The Saturday Night Live boys’ last album boasted hit singles “I’m on a Boat” and “Jizz in…
Grimey Tuesday, in case you don’t know, is a biweekly dubstep and bass heavy night at Townhouse featuring residents DJÂ Whores, Crescendo, Jaytwo, X GVNR, emcee Skurge and emcee Bru Lei. Basically, every other Tuesday these residents and special guests from all over the place turn Townhouse into a full-on sweaty…
MVP’s Sports Grill, located at 21st and L streets in Midtown, is calling all domino players to attend both their Slappin’ Wednesdays for games and drinks every single Wednesday as well as their domino tournament on Saturday, April 16, 2011. The tourney will feature a cash prize for the winner…
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