Local rockers Caligator have a new gig scheduled, in nearby Auburn, on Saturday January 15th. They’ll be playing around 9:00 PM at Pistol Pete’s, located at 140 Harrison Avenue in Auburn.
Come rock out and support local music!
Izabella is gearing up for two nights of high-energy rock and soul grooves. They’ll be playing on Dec. 30th in Nevada City at Cooper’s Ale Works and then on Dec. 31st (New Years Eve) at Marilyn’s here in Sacramento. The New Years Eve gig will be $15 Advance and $20 Door.
From their press release:
Izabella has been an area mainstay since their inception. Over the last 5 years the band has grown tremendously, evident in their evolved live performances. No longer a blooming band, Izabella has truly blossomed, gaining the respect of West Coast musicians and critics alike. Their fluid blending of rock-inspired guitar and soul-driven keys breathes new life into both genres “Izabella is a continually evolving Northern California unit that oozes positivity anchored to serious chops and strong songwriting. Archetypically ‘jam band’ in nature, they encompass soul, rock, pop, and jazz as if all lived happily in one big bed.” –Jambase
Izabella has performed well over 250 gigs, including some key performances at summer festivals: High Sierra, 4 Peaks, Las Tortugas, Summer Meltdown, Oregon County Fair, and Bobolink. This solid tour schedule combined with an elevated level of stage and light production has helped Izabella garner various accolades, including the Jambands.com title, “New Groove of the Month” back in August 2008. In 2009, Izabella was nominated for the SAMIEs (Sacramento Area Music Awards) and won Best of Sacramento, Editors’ Pick for Sacramento magazine.
Come out and show some love for Izabella.
Friday December 10th – An evening with Jackie Greene – Doors open at 8:00 – This event is SOLD OUT, but you can get in (until occupancy is maxed out) at the door, (standing room only). National recording star Jackie Greene returns to Marilyn’s on K. Jackie Greene has a commanding stage presence, and he plays every instrument he lays hands on (at one Marilyn’s performance he played several guitars, a pocketful of harmonicas, drums, keyboards …even a plywood box). He is one of those rare talents that embraces all aspects of a performance. He is both a poet and a songwriter (one person said to think Bob Dylan with a better voice). “Greene can write any damned thing he wants to and has the heart to pull it off,” wrote Thom Jurek of All Music Guide.
This show gives local fans a rare opportunity to enjoy the national star in an intimate setting. Marilyn’s is located on the K Street Mall between 9th and 10th (but closer to 9th).
Come to Luigi’s Fungarden (1050 20th St, Sacramento CA) on October 22nd at 8:30 PM for the Life in 24 Frames “Live Album Listening Party”. After a busy summer, opening for acts like Band of Horses and Look Mexico, Life in 24 Frames is hard at work on their first LP, being produced and engineered by Robert Cheek of By Sunlight. Join them to hear the new album played live in its entirety before it releases this Fall/ Winter. They will be joined by their friends and So Cal Indie act Fight from Above, along with another act.
Oakland Americana band, The Shants, are be taking their Southern folk and country sounds up and down the West Coast in August, kicking off their tour in Sacramento. See them at The Naked Lounge, 1111 H Street in Sacramento, on August 19. The show starts at 8:00 PM and cost is $5.00. Joining the kickoff party will be locals Not an Airplane, and The Foxtails which is the debut of a new band from Erik Hanson (The Stragglers, Forever Goldrush) and Brianna Lea Pruett.
From their press:
Though only a year old, The Shants have garnered praise from FILTER, No Depression, San Francisco Chronicle, and music blogs like Beat Surrender and A Truer Sound. The Shants’ slow-burning sound originates from the rural backgrounds of its members: from South Louisiana delta pines, to the brusk plains of Minnesota, to the rolling hills of the Central California Coast. The Shants now call Oakland, California home. They have shared the stage with Basia Bulat, Adam Acuragi, Damien Jurado, Christina Antipa, Grand Lake, and many others. NOTE: After moving from his hometown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana… singer Skip Allums spent a few years in Sacramento before settling in the Bay Area.
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