Ever wonder what it would feel like to stand on stage in a grand venue like the Community Center Theater, or to take a backstage tour of the lights, camera and action? On Sunday, Oct. 9, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., the doors of Community Center Theater will be…
If there has ever been a show I’ve written about in the past that I thought was important and that I urged you to attend, it more than likely paled in comparison to this one. On Friday, Oct. 7 at Blue Lamp, there will be a benefit show for a…
A couple great Sacramento shops are celebrating their first anniversaries soon and deserve a shout-out: Heart Clothing Boutique, located at 1903 Capitol Avenue, will celebrate their one-year on Oct. 8 from 3 to 10 p.m. with a fashion show, live music, a free photo booth, raffle prizes and more; and…
A Lot Like Birds Readies The Release of Conversation Piece It’s a quiet Tuesday night in Midtown and local progressive/post-hardcore band A Lot Like Birds has 80 or so fans packed into Luigi’s Fungarden as they tear through songs off their upcoming Doghouse Records full-length debut Conversation Piece, set for…
Nightmare in the Twilight to celebrate their debut LP at Hella Metal Fest One fateful day, Michael Alvarez went to McDonald’s and came home with more than a value meal. He ended up with a band. “My friend was too lazy to get McDonald’s, so he sent me out to…
Thanks to our friends at Live Nation, we have 4 pairs of tickets to give away to the Oct. 2 BLINK 182 / MY CHEMICAL ROMANCE / MATT & KIM show at Sleep Train! To enter our drawing do the following TWO things: 1) Go “like” our new FB page….
Are you a regular patron of Sandra Dee’s, because the food is just that good? If so, you may want to seriously consider checking out the Verge Center for the Arts on Thursday night. Verge is hosting a night of entertainment inspired by Southern cuisine and culture. Local chef Jaymes…
Brian Rogers “Nooner” at University Union Serna Plaza, Sacramento State – Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 I had only two goals set in mind for my Wednesday afternoon: eat the homemade peanut butter and jelly sandwich that was shoved in my tote bag and listen to the live acoustic jams of…
After 14 years at its current location on the corner of Alhambra Boulevard and J Street, the Fifth String Music Store is moving out. Don’t fret (pun intended); it’s not closing up shop for good. In fact it’s moving into a bigger, better location at 3184 N Street (the building…
Der Spazm’s new EP is the culmination of a year’s worth of work Never expect a band to be punctual. “Hopefully everyone’s on time,” says Leticia Garcia, lead guitarist of experimental, indie rock quartet Der Spazm, the song “Electric Feel” by MGMT humming at a low volume within the confines…
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