The Torch Club’s fourth annual Torch Fest is looking to bring a whole lotta soul, funk, rock and blues into your life on Sunday, May 24, 2015. Tunes start at 4 p.m., and you better come ready to groove because 10 total bands are set to bring their A-game. On…
D.C. trio Ex Hex Crafts Killer Blend of Power Pop, Punk Sometime during the last decade or so, rock ‘n’ roll itself started to burst at the seams. Any prevailing trends, whether they be the DIY, slacker attitude of ‘90s alternative; the stripped-down snarl of ‘70s punk; or the angular…
You will never be able to unsee the awesome and twisted things you’ll witness when The Mystic Circus brings their sideshow through town on Tuesday, May 19, 2015, for a free show at Badlands. Expect “dark and gritty humor” and a “dazzling array of burlesque, circus arts, sideshow and performance…
Fresh off a headlining gig at last year’s massive SnowGlobe Festival in South Lake Tahoe, Australian-based electronic musician and producer Flume is heading back to Northern California for a show at UC Davis’ ARC pavilion on Tuesday, May 19, 2015. Flume, born Harley Streten, makes atmospheric dance music and has…
Like so many of us, Sacramento violinist-looper Joe Kye has made mistakes. In fact, he still makes mistakes, even now. And inevitably, he’ll probably mess up again, much like we’re bound to as well. More in spirit than verbatim, this is the chorus of Kye’s fourth song “11-8” from his…
Rasar’s break from Sacramento gave him plenty to write home about Words by Andrew Bell • Photo by Sonia Seelinger When you’ve spent years as an artist getting the local media and venue owners to support you and you’ve built up a solid fan base that supports your music, what…
Sacramento’s “May Is Bike Month” is a campaign put on by a group of public agencies, non-profit transportation management organizations and the Sacramento Area Council of Governments. The intent is to help improve air quality, reduce traffic congestion and increase good health and exercise. Plus, isn’t riding your bike fun?…
Are you a fan of amazing food and local eateries? If yes, then you need to make your way down to Wicked ‘Wich’s new brick and mortar location in West Sacramento. Started as a local food truck, Wicked ‘Which rose to fame and respect among the Sacramento food truck community;…
Lights hits the road running on the strength of her latest album, Little Machines Touring is difficult in the winter—even for a Canadian. Just ask Lights (born Valerie Anne Poxleitner), who set out on the road during a record-breaking cold snap for a good portion of North America. However, when…
Catching Up with Ross Hammond as He Readies the Release of His New Album, Flight Ross Hammond stuck out like a guitar player’s sore strumming thumb sitting in front of the Old Soul coffeehouse at the Weatherstone. Wearing one of his signature golf caps and sleek black eyeglasses, with a…
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