The Pride of Lodi, In Oceans Prepares to Play Sacramento Before the progressive rock group In Oceans starts band practice, they prepare to embark on a mini journey. All six band members pack up their instruments and meet at a cottage, located in the “boonies” to get the creative juices…
Grimey: Death Grips Tuesday June 7, 2011 Townhouse Lounge, Sacramento, California On Tuesday, June 7, DJ Whores booked dubstep DJs from distant lands like New York City and France. But when the downstairs cleared for an upstairs Death Grips set, for once Sacramento showed some goddamned pride. Death Grips bears…
j27 Art Gallery If you’ve driven through or walked down J Street past the 2700 block lately, you’ve more than likely noticed the new sign outside what used to be Papi’s Pizza that simply says, “Art.” Meet j27 Art Gallery, a brand new gathering space co-owned by area artists Susan…
Face to Face put their differences behind them and release new album Words by Anthony Giannotti Yes Face to Face did break up, but who cares? They’re back together and on a worldwide tour for their new album, Laugh Now, Laugh Later, released May 17, 2011. Lead singer and guitarist…
The Speed of Sound in Seawater Are Out For A Good Time There’s been a lot of crazy shit happening around the world lately–maybe you’ve noticed? Earthquakes, tornadoes, Osama bin Laden’s death, all this nonsense about the Rapture! It can be overwhelming and downright depressing at times to turn on…
Mötley Crüe kicked off their summer tour on June 7 in Dallas, and drummer Tommy Lee unveiled his latest drum solo spectacle, a drum rollercoaster. Lee’s drum kit rests at the base of a 360-degree vertical rollercoaster, and during a drum solo Lee is launched around in loops while playing….
The Detroit Cobras Scour the Archives and Revitalize Long-Lost Hits The Detroit Cobras are good at what they do. So good, they kept the critical media scratching their collective temple as to why the band struck a familiar chord, but the origins were not quite traceable. Four albums and a…
Our good friends at Spanglish Arte (located at 905 23rd Street) are excited to be hosting the second annual Piñata Festival on Saturday, June 11, from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sacramentans of all ages and backgrounds are invited to experience this free and ever-so-vibrant event set to take place…
S. Carey, Other Lives, Tor House Wednesday May 25, 2011 Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, Davis The only barrier that separated the musicians from the audience members at Sophia’s Thai Kitchen in Davis was a white string of lights. The only items that separated the musicians that made up headliner S. Carey…
Fergie told Bang Showbiz that the Black Eyed Peas will soon be taking a break to enjoy more personal time. And with this personal time, Will.i.am will be releasing a solo album. Fergie leaked the news in a recent interview saying, “I believe Will is coming out with a solo…
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