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More upcoming shows:

Sun, November 13, 2011 7:00 PM (Doors open at: 6:00 PM)

B.B. King

Community Center Theater

1301 L St, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916.808-5181)

All Ages. Ticket prices range from $42.00, $52.00, $62.00, $102.00 in advance, All seats $3.00 higher day of show! Tickets available from Tickets.com

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Fri, September 30th, 2011 7:30 PM (Doors open at: 6:30 PM)

Paula Poundstone

Crest Theater

1013 K Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 (916-44-CREST)

All Ages. Tickets Range from $27.00, $35.00, $42.00 in advance, all seats increase $3.50 Day of show!

Tickets available from Tickets.com

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Operation ID is a bionic synth-pop band from a young Seattle record label called Table & Chairs. (www.tableandchairsmusic.com) Come out and see them at Luna’s, a nice place to see a show.

Show Details:

Sept 19th

Operation ID, Steve Adams, & Ross Hammond Duo.

Luna Cafe & Juice Bar - 1414 16th Street

More about Operation ID, from their bio:

Operation ID has been variedly called anything from “jazz” to “progressive rock” to “man rock” to “thought-rock” to the self-christened “bionic synth-pop.” What began as duets between members Ivan Arteaga (saxophone/clarinet) and Jared Borkowski (guitar) in a University of Washington basement quickly expanded to include Evan Woodle on drums and David Balatero on bass, playing improvisation-heavy, free jazz-influenced compositions. Rob Hanlon soon joined on keyboards. With their current lineup complete, Operation ID oriented themselves toward a more through-composed musical landscape, transitioning from a purely instrumental outfit into one that more and more incorporates solo and group vocals by all five members of the band. Their first album, Legs, released on Table & Chairs, reflects the changes that have occurred throughout the entirety of Operation ID’s first two years of existence. The album more than hints at the band’s current direction. As Operation ID continues to compose and rehearse new music to play in their frequent Seattle-area shows, their fanbase and music horizons both continue to grow.

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Singer-songwriter Lips (aka Stephanie Brown) will be playing on August 26th at Shine Cafe, 1400 E Street in Sacramento. Go check out this interesting act. You can hear more on her Facebook page or her web site.

From her press release:

A talented keyboard player with a soft spot for Casio sounds, Stephanie Brown a.k.a Lips performed extensively in her native New Zealand before moving to New York and forming the soul blues act Fredericks Brown in 2007. In 2010 Brown decided to take the leap and make music in her own right.

Characterised by a giant pair of lips on legs, Lips is that solo persona. Having already won comparisons to the likes of Oh Land and Little Dragon, her’s is a unique sound characterised by masterful songwriting and a sly sense of humor. Whether it’s loneliness or love, anger of happiness, Brown has a knack for capturing the bittersweet nuances of life and putting them to song.

Having released an EP via Bandcamp in 2010, Brown has just released the track “Everything to me”, which she describes as “an everyday account of needing to take a break from your everyday… and the deeper sentiment of supporting your loved ones through the hurdles that life throws at them”.

As Lips, Brown’s ability to both transfix and entertain make her a must see live act.

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Go. See. Music. Here are some more local shows, lots of variety and talent.

Thu August 18

Toad the Wet Sprocket (Adult Alternative)

Harlow’s – 2708 J Street Sacramento, CA

Doors 6:00pm Show 8:00pm

Tickets $30 advance $35 day of show

www.harlows.com

Fri August 19

Zoe Keating (Avant Cello)

CSA Events Center

1275 Starboard Dr. West Sacramento

Doors 7:00pm Show 7:30pm

Tickets $17 advance, $20 day of show

www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone 800-838-3006

Sat August 20

Shemekia Copeland (Blues)

Jeremy Briggs

Packard Slim

Marilyn’s on K – 908 “K” Street Sacramento, CA

Doors at 7:00pm Show 7:30pm

Tickets: $20 advance $25 day of show

www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone 800-838-3006

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More great show are coming up, time to get out and support the local venues. Highlights include Filter, Toad The Wet Sprocket, Asleep at the Wheel, David Lindley, Iris Dement, and lots, lots more.  Check out this list:

Wed July 20

James Otto (Country)

Fulton 55 – 875 Divisadero St. Fresno, CA

Doors 7:00pm Show 8:00pm

Tickets at www.fulton55.com or by phone 877-439-9849

Thu July 21

Hapa (Hawaiian)

Harlow’s – 2708 “J” Street Sacramento, CA

Doors 6:00pm Show 7:00pm

Tickets at www.harlows.com

Thu July 26

Leroy Powell and the Messengers (Sheryl Crow and Kid Rock opener playing the after party)

Marilyn’s on K – 908 “K” Street Sacramento, CA

Doors at 9:00pm Leroy’s set will be at 11:30pm

Tickets at www.brownpapertickets.com or by phone 800-838-3006

Thu July 28

Asleep at the Wheel (Western Swing)

Harlow’s – 2708 “J” Street Sacramento, CA

Doors 6:00pm Show 7:00pm

Tickets at www.harlows.com

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Luigi’s Fungarden in Midtown has some great shows scheduled. Check ‘em out, get some pizza, and support local music venues. Click on the image to see it larger. Be there!

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