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Musicians and other artists in the Natomas area of Sacramento have a new resource. Check out the new Natomas Arts web site and blog. There’s an artists directory that will add you in for free.  And yes, of course, music IS art!

Check out the web site at www.natomasarts.com and if you are based in Natomas then let them know and they will add you to the free directory. Also let them know if you have gigs or showings.

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We’ve added a new page for a listing of area record stores and music stores. You can find it here, or else click on the “stores” link on the left of the page.

Did we forget any good ones? Check out the page and let us know.

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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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Dane Drewis has been playing locally in Sacramento and recently released a new CD titled “Rock & Soul”. You can see him in the area at these (mostly) Northern California venues:

Tuesday July 20th – Singer and Song Night
Marilyns on K
9pm-close

Thursday July 22nd
Bistro 33 in El Dorado Hills
8-11pm, Free show on the patio.

Thursday August 5th
Bistro 33 in EDH
8-11pm, Free show on the patio.

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Country stars Lonestar will be playing the California State Fair on July 26th. They will be celebrating their new release Party Heard Around The World, their tenth album. From their press release:

Known both for strong country roots as well as multi-genre crossover appeal that has led to a history of success on the country and the pop/rock charts, Lonestar has sold over 10 million album units since its 1995 debut. The Texas bred band has built an impressive list of hit singles on the country charts, including 10 #1s, while at the same time landing 9 Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

Lonestar web site

State Fair full concert lineup

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