Ira Skinner’s solo project, Paper Pistols, which consists of Skinner playing live drums over programmed music he composes, is soon to release a new five-track EP which will more than likely be self-titled, the drummer/programmer/recording engineer recently told Submerge. “The recording process has been slow,” he said. “Although I own…
Walking Spanish’s sophomore album Wishbones strikes a balance You could say Alex Nelson lives a scattered lifestyle. Somewhere in between picking up freshly pressed CDs, getting car steering fluid and heading to a wedding rehearsal dinner, the frontman of local band Walking Spanish found time to sit down over coffee…
Over the years, the Submerge crew has caught Sacramento comedian Phat Joe opening a number of shows, and we can vouch 100 percent that this guy is the real deal. He delivers gut-busting laughs joke after joke (usually at his own expense) that will leave your cheeks sore. He’s believable,…
The Fire Escape Bar and Grill in Citrus Heights is hosting a great lineup of punk bands for a St. Patty’s Day party on March 17, 2011 and what’s better than good live punk music and beer–lots of beer? Not much, really. Especially when you are in Citrus Heights. Mosh…
Whitechapel is a metal band on the rise It was an unseasonably warm February evening in the Northeast as Knoxville, Tenn. deathcore goliath Whitechapel prepared for its show at The Starland Ballroom in New Jersey. For his part, Whitechapel guitarist Alex Wade was preparing to slay the Garden State’s metal…
Cedar Rapids Fox Searchlight Naïveté is an endearing quality. The world can be such a shitty place, it’s easy to cheer for the person who seems to be immune–the person who still believes in things like honesty, decency and love. Of course, as we all know, the world is a…
Bob Woods Band CD Release/Video Shoot Sacramento musician Bob Woods goes way back. He started playing music in 1971 with the Sacramento Western swing band Tokpela. He then went on to form the Nevada City club favorite band the Bob Woods Trio. He’s played with a slew of notable cats,…
6th Annual Sacramento St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl This is arguably Sacramento’s biggest and best pub crawl! On Saturday, March 12, this giant drinking trek brought to you by 5hundy Social Club will kick off at 2 p.m. in Old Sacramento at River City Saloon. From there the mobile party…
Yuba City-based indie/pop/rock group Thee Atlantic have a new self-titled EP they are releasing at Club Retro on Saturday, March 12. It’s six tracks and was recorded at Mayhemness Studios with Bob Swanson here in Sacramento. Also on the Retro bill is The Paper Melody, another impressive band from the…
Have you noticed how there is an abundance of dudes with really awesome (or creepy, depending on how you look at it) mustaches in Sacramento? Well, Sacto ‘stache sporters, it’s time to put that fuzzy upper lip to the test with Anthony’s Barber Shop’s third annual Mustache March competition. Here…
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