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Travie McCoy “Secret Show” Monday

obsessed — Mon, 24 May 2010 04:40:41 +0000

This upcoming Monday May 24th at 7pm – MySpace Music will be presenting a special “Secret Show” at Harlows, 2708 J Street. Performing is Gym Class Heroes’ frontman Travie McCoy with the band “Call The Cops” opening. It’s a free all-ages show – first come first serve.

It will be live streamed on MySpaceMusic.com – more information here: http://www.myspace.com/music/blog/2010/5/21/next-secret-show-announced

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Wooster – From Santa Cruz To Harlows

obsessed — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 02:24:30 +0000

Santa Cruz party starters Wooster will be bringing their unique blend
of blues, soul and reggae to Harlow’s this Thursday, March 4 at 10
PM (opening band starts at 8 PM). Tickets are $10 and available online at https://www.gribbendesign.com/harlows/ or at the door.

This is what we are told about the band. “Since releasing their debut album THE HEIGHTS OF THINGS, the band has been busy spreading the love up and down the California coast. Combines the vitality of youth with the talent of veteran musicians, Wooster creates a fresh sound not to be missed.” Is that true? Only one way to find out…

Harlows is located at 2708 J Strreet in Sacramento, phone 916-441-4693.

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Jackson Road – New CD And Shows

obsessed — Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:46:20 +0000

Sacramento-based indie rock band Jackson Road recently released their second CD “Take Flight”. You can hear samples on their web site.

Their shows are listed on their site, with more to come. So far:

January 13th (Wednesday) – 9:00 PM at Club Good Hurt 12249 Venice Blvd, West Los Angeles (310) 390-1076

Jan 16th (Saturday) – Harlow’s, Sacramento 9:00 PM 2708 J Street Sacramento, CA (916) 441-4693

Jackson Road Web Site | MySpace

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The Best Of Sacramento

obsessed — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 22:05:05 +0000

Local weekly paper Sacramento News and Review has released it’s annual “Best-of” edition. Here at SacMusicBlog we concentrate on the music-related (mostly), so we’ll just concentrate on their music-related picks. The reader’s favorites are:

Best open-mic night

1. Luna’s Café & Juice Bar
1414 16th Street, (916) 441-3931
www.lunascafe.com

2. Fox & Goose
1001 R Street, (916) 443-8825
www.foxandgoose.com

3. Sacramento Comedy Spot
1716 Broadway, (916) 402-5747
www.saccomedyspot.com

Best live music

1. Old Ironsides
1901 10th Street, (916) 443-9751
www.theoldironsides.com

2. Blue Lamp
1400 Alhambra Boulevard, (916) 455-3400
www.bluelamp.com

3. Harlow’s
2708 J Street, (916) 441-4693
www.harlows.com

Best all-ages music

1. Luigi’s Fun Garden
1050 20th Street, (916) 552-0317
www.myspace.com/luigisslice

2. The Boardwalk
9426 Greenback Lane, Orangevale; (916) 988-9247
www.boardwalkrocks.com

3. Javalounge
2416 16th Street, (916) 441-3945
www.thejavaloungeisrad.com

Best dance club

1. Faces Nightclub
2000 K Street, (916) 448-2000
www.faces.net

2. Badlands
2003 K Street, (916) 448-8790
www.sacbadlands.com

3. The Park Ultra Lounge
1116 15th Street, (916) 442-7222
www.theparkdowntown.com

What do you think, are those good choices, great choices, or would you have chosen a different option? Feel free to leave a comment below.

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Grand Duchy (Frank Black) Comes To Town

stevendude — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:23:40 +0000

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!

Sammies Showcase Shows 2008

stevendude — Wed, 28 May 2008 20:51:07 +0000

The annual Sacramento “Sammies” music awards show is coming up, and several showcase shows have been announced to show off some of the nominees. Here is the schedule:

Friday, June 6 – Old Ironsides
21+, $5, 8 p.m.
Be Brave Bold Robot, The Ancient Sons, Rowdy Kate

Sunday, June 8 – Press Club
21+, $5, 8 p.m.
Pets, The Happy Medium, Two Playa Game, Resynthesize

Wednesday, June 11 – Press Club
21+, 8 p.m.
State Cap, Tribe of Levi

Wednesday, June 11 – Harlows
21+, $5, 8 p.m.
Righteous Movement, The Snobs

Wednesday, June 18 – Press Club
21+, $5, 8 p.m.
Live Manikins, Ugly, The New Humans

Friday, June 20 – Club Retro
All ages, $8, 8 p.m.
The Secretions, Final Summation, Blame Betty

Saturday, June 21 – Marilyn’s
21+, $5, 8 p.m.
Arden Park Roots, Light Rail, Buildings Breeding, Richard March, Justin Farren

Thursday, July 3 – Blue Lamp
21+, $5, 8 p.m.
The Evening Episode, Them Hills, Red Host