If you’ve enjoyed a show at Harlow’s anytime in the last 10-plus years, chances are John Carlson had a large part to do with that. We’re sad to report that earlier this month, the beloved sound engineer who had worked at the popular J Street club for more than 20…
Big Freedia, queen diva, you best believe-a. Bounce ambassador, twerk azz-assin extraordinaire. Yas gawd, from St. Claude to the Third Ward. The purveyor of pussy-pop, booty-whop and twerking so dangerous, they’ve been known to call the cops (more on this later). A multifaceted performer imbued with the indomitable spirit of…
“Everyone introduce yourselves, and I’ll lavish you with praise,” The Ex-Rippers’ founding member/guitarist/singer Julian Elorduy tells his three band brothers. The only thing The Ex-Rippers love more than crafting sonic slappers, is each other. Submerge recently spoke with the self proclaimed “rock ‘n’ roll sweethearts of Sacramento” about their new…
The Main Squeeze started as a party band at Indiana University back in 2010, but they’ve come a long way since then. The young band (which can be described as a blend of soul, hip-hop, funk and rock) got attention from mainstream audiences when they won the Rolling Stone/Volkswagen Super…
Michael Ray has had a helluva year. The local blues musician has seen his popularity skyrocket due not only to his enjoyable sound, but because of his hard work, tireless promotion and frequent gigs around town. Whether he’s hosting an open mic at a small bar or opening for a…
Fans of alt-rock a la The Pixies, Weezer and Brand New might want to listen up, because we’re pretty sure that Sunday School is bound to be your new favorite local band. This fuzzed-out, rockin’ Sacramento-based four piece has been gigging around town pretty consistently for a year or so…
You get the impression that the guys in Thieves These Days originally got together for some big heist job that fell through. This isn’t really because the band feels like a consolation prize, or that the project gives off the aroma of failure, but simply put: they seem like a…
If you’re anything like us, after all that rain in and around Northern California, you’re probably ready for some awesome outdoor concert vibes right about now. The good news is that in the greater Sacramento area, we don’t have to wait until summer to get our fix. Even early in…
No matter how popular or obscure the DJ, EDM Thursdays at District 30 are notorious for bringing the international galvanized skill of electronics to the heart of Downtown Sacramento. Thursday’s act, hailing from the ever-changing and always diverse Berlin, was Frans Zimmer, prominently known by his stage name Alle Farben….
Pro tip: Don’t make any plans for Friday evenings from May 5 through July 21, because you’ll most definitely want to be at Cesar Chavez Plaza in downtown Sacramento every week to experience Concerts in the Park’s epic lineup, which we have revealed for you below. From the dark and…
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