Music

Since their formation in 2003, Sacramento-based metal band Conducting from the Grave has been making ears bleed and mosh pits rage all around the world, touring with such greats as All Shall Perish, Suicide Silence, Carnifex, Dying Fetus and many others. They’ve released two full-lengths on Sumerian Records, along with…

KDVS Presents: Gravy Nation, Kaz Mirblouk, Honyock Third Space, Davis • Thursday, Jan. 14, 2016 Words by Estefany Salas For a rainy night, there was a surprising amount of people at Third Space; most of the spectators are Davis locals who transport themselves by bike. Third Space is the equivalent…

Sacramento’s own local quartet Sonder—Chance Taylor (vocals and guitar), Jimmy Haddan (rhythm guitar and vocals), Linda Walker (bass and bird sounds), Spence Haddan (drums)—describe their music as “Acoustic Folk Ska Punk” on their Facebook page. And while the pairing of such disparate musical styles and genres would normally make for…

The Places You’ll Go “You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself in any direction you choose. You’re on your own, and you know what you know. And you are the guy who’ll decide where to go.” – Dr. Seuss Jeremiah Jacobs…

Tweaker Dad-Rock “Oh, so I can get comfortable?” Andy Harrison asks as he lights up a smoke. He’s up in my studio space, and it’s cold AF. I’m laughing at everything he has to say as I get acquainted with my audio recorder, some out of nervous habit, some because…

Visible Artistry When you’ve had the rug pulled out from under you all your life, you learn to walk barefoot on the gravel. At times, the on-paper version of folk singer-songwriter Jacob Golden’s artistic journey—from the U.K. scene where he first learned the dramatic ups and downs of the music…

It isn’t March yet and it’s definitely nowhere near St. Patty’s Day. However, true Irish celebrations don’t operate by a strict calendar. This gathering of local Irish rock bands is sure to please on many fronts whether you enjoy the culture or not. Sacramento’s Whiskey and Stitches open this Friday…

In 140 Characters or Less Words by Submerge Staff Like holiday party hangovers and overly optimistic new year’s resolutions, year-end best album lists are a dime a dozen. So what makes ours so special? Well, for one thing, we made it. And we obviously have the kind of refined musical…

(in 140 Characters or Less) Words by Submerge Staff Like holiday party hangovers and overly optimistic new year’s resolutions, year-end best album lists are a dime a dozen. So what makes ours so special? Well, for one thing, we made it. And we obviously have the kind of refined musical…

Have four quarters burning a hole in your pocket? For those who have two left feet or abysmal dance skills, the cost of these classes can’t be beat. The folks at the The Ballroom of Sacramento will be opening their doors to the public to teach partner dancing. The first…