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Anton Barbeau And Adrian Bourgeois Shine At Shine

obsessed — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 06:18:55 +0000

The two local (and formerly local) singer-songwriters took the stage at Shine Cafe last night. Both played entertaining sets and both are very talented writers, players, and singers. Here are a few pictures from the event. If you were there (or not) feel free to leave a comment…

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It’s Not An Airplane But It Is A New Album

obsessed — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 03:10:16 +0000

The album, “It Could Just Be This Place”, will be released on 11/8/11 online via iTunes. It will consist of two tracks (“Speak In” and “Speak Out”). According to them, “It was designed this way to transcend media forms as a true LP, side A and side B”. Clever…

Support local music, go buy this album!

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Lips At Shine Cafe

obsessed — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:03:09 +0000

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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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.

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Local Favorites Caligator Will Rock Pistol Pete’s

obsessed — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 01:08:58 +0000

Looking for a great mix of rock, southern rock, fusion and blues? Check out Caligator at Pistol Pete’s. The show is Saturday June 11th at 9:00 PM and will be their last show until the fall. So don’t miss it!

Pistol Pete’s is at 140 Harrison Avenue in nearby Auburn.

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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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Papa Roach Raid The Nation

obsessed — Mon, 28 Mar 2011 00:13:07 +0000

Local faves Papa Roach are on tour again. Their Raid the Nation tour storms the world this spring. Shows with Escape the Fate, Finger Eleven, Pop Evil and more are scheduled. Find out the tour cities and dates here. It looks like Santa Rosa and Chico are the closest local shows this time out.

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The Bumptet – CD Release Shows

obsessed — Sun, 27 Mar 2011 23:50:41 +0000

Who is The Bumptet? The band includes players from Izabella, Jackie Green Band, and Global Funk Council, and they are releasing their self-titled debut LP. Upcoming album release shows are as follows:

4/14 Nevada City, Ca at Cooper’s Ale Works 9:30PM $5

4/15 Sacramento, Ca at Marilyn’s on K 9:30PM $8

4/16 Chico, Ca at Bustolini’s 9PM $15 (CD included)

More about the band, from their press release:

Introducing a brand spanking new musical project that brings together some fabulous California players. This versatile trio, The Bumptet, is throwing down improvisational funk and fusion for three nights in April in celebration of their debut album release.

The Bumptet, featuring Sean Lehe, (Izabella), Jonathan Stoyanoff, (Johnny A., Global Funk Council), and Zack Bowden, (Jackie Greene, Chingus), bring a reckless sophistication to each performance with their improvisational approach to music. The Bumptet is a must-see live band. Music fans of any genre will truly appreciate the level of soulful musicianship shown when this trio comes together on stage. Think Medeski Martin, Wood and Scofield, Soulive, Steve Kimock, and Garaj Mahal all rolled up into a hot pocket. The self-titled debut The Bumptet will drop on April 14th, 2011.

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