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Fourth Annual Swell Sister Art Show

obsessed — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 05:15:23 +0000

OK, so it’s not exactly music. But it’s still cool.

Save the date! On November 12th, 2011 it’s the (fourth) annual Swell Sister Art Show, with various types of art by members of the Swell Sister Society art group. This year the theme is “shifting light”. The free event is part of the city’s Second Saturday festivities and will be held at Shine, 1400 E Street in Sacramento, CA from 5 PM until 8PM.

Come out on November 12th and see some great art!

Swell Sister Society web site

Shine web site

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Sammies Award Show And Block Party

obsessed — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 18:27:51 +0000

This weekend is the annual Sacramento Music Awards show and party. While some of us miss the days that it was held in the Crest Theater, there is also something to be said for a block party. Right? So go out and see some live music and see who wins the awards for the best Sacramento artists. You might find some comedy, a beer garden, and more there too. Lots of Sacramento’s musical talent will be there.

Saturday October 1 5-10 PM, 20th St between J and K

More info on the SN&R site | sammies.com

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Free Lunchtime Concerts This Summer

obsessed — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:15:03 +0000

Like they did the last couple years, Hot Italian and Jerry Perry are presenting a series of free lunchtime shows at Fremont Park, 16th & Q streets. Here’s the schedule for this year:

6/2 – Musical Charis

6/9 – The Bell Boys

6/16 – Walking Spanish

6/23 – Richard March

6/30 – Kepi Acoustic with Dog Party Acoustic

7/7 – Shannon Curtis

7/14 – Gerald Pease Combo

7/21 – Island of Black and White

7/28 – Exquisite Corps

8/4 – The Freebadge Serenaders

8/11 – KB & The Slingtones

8/18 – The Nickel Slots

8/25 – Gillian Underwood

9/1 – Larrisa Bryski & Willie Seltzer

From the Sacramento Press news story:

The Hot Lunch Concert Series is back for its third year serving Tuscan-inspired pizzas every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. from now until Sept. 1 at Fremont Park, 16th and P streets.

A brilliant collaboration of free music and lunch, which includes a pizza and drink for just $10 (including tax) from Hot Italian, located on 16th and Q streets in Midtown.

More info

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Free Friday Night Concerts Return!

obsessed — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 04:46:32 +0000

The free Friday Night Concerts are back, starting on May 6th! Same place as previous years, at Cesar Chavez Park at 10th and J Street, sponsored by the Downtown Sacramento Partnership. The shows run from 5 PM to 9 PM.

Here’s a complete lineup for the 15-week series, now in it’s 20th year:

May 6

The Tattooed Love Dogs

Aaron King & The Imperials

Wahnderlust*

May 13

The Golden Cadillacs

Keri Carr*

Miss Lonely Hearts*

May 20

Agent Ribbons

Roman Funerals*

Golden Ghosts*

The Dreaded Diamond*

May 27

Rick Estrin & The Nightcats

The Freebadge Serenaders*

The Afterlife*

June 3

Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers

Tess and Hip Trash*

The Kyle Rowland Band*

June 10

Walking Spanish(*)

Nikki Bluhm*

Island Of Black And White*

Honyock*

June 17

Debora Iyall(*)*

Exquisite Corps*

The Generals

Breaking Glass*

June 24

Mumbo Gumbo

Los Blazing Hangovers

July 1

Kepi Ghoulie Electric

Pets

Dog Party

The Favors*

July 8

The Nibblers(*)

Gerald Pease Combo

The Bell Boys* with James Cavern* and Jesi Naomi*

July 15

The Nickel Slots CD Release(*)

Whiskey & Stitches

Bright Faces*

July 22

Prieta(*)

The Kelps

The Denver Piledrivers*

Jet Black Popes*

July 29

Lite Brite

Mondo Deco*

Simpl3Jack

Jem & Scout*

August 5

Musical Charis (*)

Be Brave Bold Robot*

Adrian Bourgeois

San Kazagaskar*

August 12

The Brodys

Automatic Rival*

A Single Second* CD Release

*29 first time acts

(*) 6 first time headliners

See you there!

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Third Annual Swell Sister Art Show

obsessed — Fri, 03 Dec 2010 04:48:15 +0000

OK, so it’s not exactly music. But it’s still cool.

Save the date! On December 11th, 2010 it’s the (third) annual Swell Sister Art Show, with various types of art by members of the Swell Sister Society art group. This year the theme is “doors”. The free event is part of the city’s Second Saturday festivities and will be held at the Coffee Garden, 2904 Franklin Blvd in Sacramento, CA from 6 PM until 9 PM. Also featured: Little Treasures, affordable art for everyone, to benefit the Women’s Wisdom Project of the Sacramento Food Band and Family Services.

Come out on December 11th and see some great art!

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Sammies Block Party And Awards Show

obsessed — Fri, 08 Oct 2010 04:47:06 +0000

This year’s awards show (and party) is Saturday, October 9 from 6:00pm – 10:00pm. The location is the R Street Corridor between 14th and 15th streets in Sacramento, CA. For more info and the lineup, go to the Sammies Facebook page. Lots of great music and of course the awards too. And it’s FREE!!

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KattyWompus CD Release Party

obsessed — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 02:56:15 +0000

The CD release is on. June 12th 9pm at Tex Wasabi’s Rock-N-Roll Sushi-BBQ. KattyWompus announces their new Release “Blind Faith” (YouTube link). This is a free admission show.

Also, KattyWompus will also be on 98 Rocks Local Licks on June 6th at 12:00 AM for 30 minues with interviews and a pre-release listen to about 6 tracks.

Tex Wasabis Rock-N-Roll Sushi-BBQ
2243 Arden Way
Sacramento, CA 95825-3301
(916) 927-8399

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More Free Lunchtime Concerts This Summer

obsessed — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 21:50:11 +0000

Like they did last year, Hot Italian, Jerry Perry, and others are presenting a series of free lunchtime shows at Fremont Park, 16th & Q streets. Here’s the schedule for this year:

Thu June 3 – Walking Spanish
Thu June 10 – The Storytellers
Thu June 17 – Richard March
Thu June 24 – Dog Party and Simpl3Jack
Thu July 1 – Syncro
Thu July 8 – The Kelps
Thu July 15 – McDougal (from Portland OR)
Thu July 22 –Musical Charis
Thu July 29 – Life in 24 Frames
Thu Aug 5 – Shannon Curtis, JP Spangler and Aaron Beaumont
Thu Aug 12 – KB & The Slingtones
Thu Aug 19 – BLVD Park
Thu Aug 26 – Wahnderlust (from LA)

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