Phantogram Moves in the Right Direction Formed in 2007, New York’s Phantogram is just starting to hit its stride. The band, based out of the quaint rural town of Saratoga Springs, is the brain child of Sarah Barthel and Josh Carter. The two have been lifelong friends, but just started…
The Kelps show a flair for the theatrical on stage and on their latest album, Head Like a Mouse If you have ever watched or listened to The Kelps and thought they were unlike any other band you have seen or heard before, then the band has succeeded in being…
October is the perfect month to check out some horror films and there’s a few good ones coming out soon (or that have already premiered) in theaters. The Thing opened last week (Antarctica research site, frozen alien craft is discovered, some sort of crazy alien monster is awoken), Wrong Turn…
Garrett Pierce taps the healing powers of lyrics on his new EP Envision sitting on a boat along a murky jungle river in a downpour of a storm in Guatemala, watching the river boat captain try to navigate the boat, except for the fact that he is lost. This wouldn’t…
Wires in the Walls, Love Is Marilyn’s on K – Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2011 We’ve all spent time arguing over the philosophical question, “If a tree falls in a forest and no one is around to hear it, does it still make a sound?” This age-old question was put to…
One of Sacramento’s best rock bands (not metal, screamo, or indie, just straight up rock), Prieta, is apparently calling it quits after many years and many dollars spent trying to get their name out in this region and beyond. In late September the band posted on their Facebook page that…
For Arts’ Sake is a “creative action plan” for the Sacramento metropolitan area set forth by mayor Kevin Johnson and numerous arts-endorsing organizations in June 2010. The goal is to strengthen and celebrate Sacramento’s creative industries with a community-wide initiative. On Wednesday, Oct. 26, at 4:30 p.m. at Guild Theater…
Renown Sacramento Producer Raleigh Moncrief Steps Out from Behind the Boards for His New Solo Album A fine piece of apothegm to live by is, “you’re only as good as the company you keep.” Look at Ringo Starr. He got by with a little help from his friends, who happened…
Vinyl heads, comic book collectors, movie and music aficionados and gamers alike will not want to miss Dimple Records’ giant swap meet at their Arden location (2433 Arden Way) this Saturday, Oct. 15, 2011 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get your grubby little paws on tons of records, movies,…
Grady Avenell Returns for first new Will Haven album in years A calming flow of synthesizer builds gradually, luring in all curious listeners. And for the moment, everything’s serene–but secretly there are other intentions. The role of the antagonist for this song’s tale has become apparent and all are vulnerable;…
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