Film

Horrors of the past in Mondo Sacramento 2 • May 16 & 18, 2013

Horror film masterminds George A. Romero and David Cronenberg are just a few of the inspirations behind the latest film from Desperate Visions production company director and horror enthusiast, Jason L. Rudy. Mondo Sacramento 2 shares the more horrific tales of this busy little city and pays homage to the…

DAVIS MUSIC FEST ANNOUNCES LINEUP, INCREASES TO OVER A DOZEN VENUES

The great folks behind Davis Music Festival recently announced this year’s lineup as well as the venues that will be involved in the two-day shindig, going down on Saturday, June 22 and Sunday, June 23 at more than a dozen Davis venues such as Delta of Venus, Sophia’s, Central Park,…

HEAR: An Evening with Yo La Tengo • May 12, 2013

Even though their sound generally fits the bill, to call Yo La Tengo an “indie band” would be a great disservice to the legacy they’ve built over their nearly 30-year career amongst their cult-like following. Members Ira Kaplan, Georgia Hubley and James McNew have forged their own path, landing on…

Into the Woods

Evil Dead Rated R Evil Dead producers Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell made it clear to the media leading up to the remake of their cult horror movie classic that Evil Dead would be a new vision of horror for a new generation. To bring this new vision to life,…

Jersey Boy Makes Good

Jason Mewes has had his share of ups and downs, but he’s living proof that getting old ain’t so bad Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes have been embroiled in Generation X’s signature bromance since the early ‘90s. As Jay (Mewes) and Silent Bob (Smith) in the runaway indie success (in…

HEAR: Jason Newsted (ex-Metallica) at Ace of Spades • April 27, 2013

Jason Newsted knows metal. He’s lived and breathed it his whole life. He was Metallica’s bass player from 1986 until 2001 (so, basically back when they were good) and played on albums like …And Justice for All, their self-titled album (the best-selling Metallica release to date), Load and a few…

SEE: Sacramento International Film Festival • April 20–28, 2013

The Sacramento International Film Festival is running from April 20 through 28 this year at various locations in Old Sacramento and downtown like The Delta King, Crocker Art Museum and others. Local and international talents come together for a week of screenings, workshops and events. The whole things kicks off…

CHECK OUT E V KAIN AT OLD IRONSIDES ON APRIL 12, 2013

Recently I was chatting with Nick Reinhart of Tera Melos when he suggested I check out a new band with some regional ties called E V Kain. Featuring past members of Hella, Cigar and Broken Bells, E V Kain is an experimental pop-rock trio made up of Jon Sortland (drums/vocals),…