June 23rd, 2009 by stevendude
Sacramento News & Review is hosting a FREE concert event this Saturday June 27th. The Sacramento Music Awards (The Sammies) will be handed out too, so get on out there!
It’s the SN&R Music Fest @ Cesar Chavez Park from 3pm-9pm. This all-ages event will have something for everybody: 14 bands on 2 stages, a beer & wine garden, awesome vendors, a dunk tank and even a petting zoo!
Here are their top 9 reasons to go:
1. It is a FREE event
2. There will be 14 bands on two stages
3. It is all ages
4. There is a beer garden
5. There is a wine garden by Crush 29
6. There is a petting zoo
7. There is a dunk tank benefiting the leukemia society
8. There is a huge inflatable slide
9. There will be art and fashion vendors
(and The Sammies too, of course)
**Saturday, June 27th – SN&R Music Fest – Cesar Chavez Park – 3pm-9pm**
See you there!
June 16th, 2009 by obsessed
Richard Thompson returns for two nights, presented by Swell Productions. Join him for a solo show Tuesday, June 30, 2009 and Wednesday July 1, 2009. The last time he played this venue his show was awesome, so don’t miss it this time.
Doors: 6:30 PM
Showtime:7:30 PM
24th Street Theatre
2791 24th St., Sacramento, CA 95818
$35 advance tickets on sale now at R5 Records (16th & Broadway in Sacramento and online through inticketing.
Tuesday, June 30-Special guest is Liz Ryder
Wednesday, July 1-Special guest is the Alternative String Band
The July 1 show is a very special all request show.
June 10th, 2009 by stevendude
ALBINO!, San Francisco’s award-winning Afrobeat ensemble (http://www.albinoband.com/), brings its trademark high-energy grooves and explosive stage show to Marilyn’s on K June 26th. The ten piece West African funk band is touring in support of their newly released studio album Peralta House. Their album release tour will stretch from coast to coast and beyond, including several dates in both Hawaii and Alaska.
What: ALBINO! – San Francisco’s Award Winning Afrobeat Ensemble
When: Friday June 26th 2009
Where: Marilyns on K, 908 K St, Sacramento, CA
Time: Doors 8, Show: 9pm
Cost: Only $10
May 28th, 2009 by stevendude
There are always some pre-awards-show showcases for the Sacramento Music Awards (Sammies). One such show is happening June 7 at the Press Club in midtown. One of the artists is TAIS. This show will mark TAIS’ first solo performance in Sacramento since his nearly fatal car accident in February when he was hit by a drunk driver.
Also nominated with his group Righteous Movement for Outstanding Hip-Hop Group, will be performing the exclusive set with special guest drummer, Adam Saake, and fellow Sammie nominee DJ Rockbottom (Outstanding Turntablist) on Sunday, June 7th 2009 at the Press Club in Downtown Sacramento. TAIS says the show will be dedicated to the fans who nominated him as Outstanding Emcee.
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May 19th, 2009 by stevendude
It’s that time again. Vote for your favorite Sacramento area artists for the 2009 Sammie Awards. The winners will be announced at the free Sammies event in Cesar Chavez Park on Saturday, June 27th. Click here to vote for your favorites. Here is a list of all the nominees. If you don’t vote, you can’t complain. And, better yet, if you DO vote, you CAN complain!!
May 11th, 2009 by stevendude
A late reminder: That 1 Guy will be performing at Beatnik Studios in Sacramento on Wednesday, May 13. Show begins at 9:00pm. His most recent album is “The Moon is Disgusting”.
May 6th, 2009 by stevendude
The legendary Frank Black (The Pixies) comes to Harlows on May 11th. His latest endeavor is Grand Duchy, comprised of him and his wife Violet Clark. They have just released their debut album and have embarked on a small tour. Check it out!
April 20th, 2009 by stevendude
The free Friday Night Concerts are back! Same place as previous years, at Cesar Chavez Park at 10th and J Street. The shows run from 5 PM top 9 PM.
Here’s the lineup for this year:
May 1 – Sol Peligro, Retrograde Revolution, La Noche Oskura
May 8 – Rick Estrin and The Nightcats, The Fortunate Few
May 15 – Warp 11, The Kimberly Trip, I Scream on Sundae
May 22 – Two Sheds, Agent Ribbons, Silver Darling, Buildings Breeding
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April 15th, 2009 by stevendude
SBL Entertainment Presents BLVD Live at Beatnik Studios with local DJ’s. Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 9:00pm. Check it out at 2421 17th St., Sacramento, CA.
Tickets are $10 ADV / $12 DOS
BLVD web site
April 14th, 2009 by stevendude
Celebrate our most precious national treasure, the independent record stores. April 18th is the day, be sure to go to your local store! “This is the one day that all of the independently owned record stores come together with artists to celebrate the art of music. Special vinyl and CD releases and various promotional products are made exclusively for the day and hundreds of artists in the United States and in various countries across the globe make special appearances and performances.” That’s from the web site here. Check it out.
Meanwhile here is Sacramento, local stores R5 Records, The Beat, and Dimple will be celebrating with special product, sales, live music, and who knows what else. Just go!
National web site
April 8th, 2009 by stevendude
The nominees for the 2009 Sammies (Sacramento Music Awards) have been announced. We won’t list them all, you can see the full list here. Voting begins May 14th here, and winners will be announced on June 27.
There’s a wealth of musical talent here in Sactown. Go see some! And don’t forget to vote…