Saturday, July 19, 2008 In case you were out of town, busy working or just plain not in the know, then you may have missed one of the freshest jams this summer. Starting mid-afternoon on the beautiful, sunny Saturday of July 19, beneath the spaciously shaded and covered 28th and B Street Skate Park in downtown [...] [...more]
The Park Ultra Lounge, Sacramento Thursday, June 26, 2008 Suede Salon and Spa is becoming a cornerstone for the Sacramento fashion scene. On June 26 they hosted another show, adding to their runway resume. This time, the event took place at The Park Ultra Lounge in downtown Sac. Three of Sacramento’s most recognized designers were showcased, coupled [...] [...more]
Java Lounge, Sacramento Sunday, June 29, 2008 Sunday evenings for me are usually reserved for the couch, a six-pack and a movie. It’s like clockwork. So naturally I found myself in a bind when I learned there were some killer bands set to play at Javalounge last Sunday. It was indeed a tough decision, but ultimately I [...] [...more]
Monday March 10, 2008 Arco Arena, Sacramento I’m usually not one to attend rock shows in the arena setting because the sound quality usually blows and beers are like twelve bucks, but when the opportunity presented itself to see one of the largest tours of the year thus far, I couldn’t resist. When rumors first surfaced in [...] [...more]
PACSUN TOUR Wednesday January 30th, 2008 The Boardwalk, Orangevale, CA BY JONATHAN CARABBA PHOTOS BY MELISSA WELLIVER WEDNESDAY NIGHT AT THE BOARDWALK WAS an evening filled with booty shakin’ and hand clappin’ as the PacSun Tour graced Orangevale with its ever-so-rockin’ presence. I must admit, I’m that guy who misses the opening band most of the time and this was the [...] [...more]
Talk of the Town!, The Paper Melody, Everyday, Push Push Pull SATURDAY, FEBURARY 23 2008 Holy Grounds, Marysville, CA At first glance, the venue appears as if maybe you’ve ended up in the wrong place. Surely this tiny, tucked-away, church building is not the chosen location to house four local bands and their throng of supporters for the evening. What [...] [...more]
