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David Liebe Hart Comes To Luigi’s

obsessed — Sat, 19 May 2012 05:04:57 +0000

David Liebe Hart will be performing with his band at Luigi’s Fungarden in Sacramento on May 24. David is somewhat well known for his appearances on “Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show” on Adult Swim, and now he’s in a punk band. Go check him out!

From his bio

Musician, sign-painter, puppeteer, and actor David Liebe Hart has been a cult personality since 1988, when he first began producing The Junior Christian Science Bible Lesson Program on public access cable. After a stint in Vietnam, the Chicago native moved to Los Angeles in the 70’s, where he claims to have been roommates with Robin Williams, passed over for jobs by Garry Marshall, and abducted by aliens (all frequent song topics of his). Liebe Hart has also become a familiar sight to Hollywood Bowl patrons, who show up early before shows to catch him crooning outside with his trademark puppets. During the holidays, his colorful Christmas artwork can be found on store windows across Southern California.

With such an impressive resume, it wasn’t long before Tim Heidecker and Eric Wareheim cast Liebe Hart to sing his bizarre songs on their hit Cartoon Network show, Tim and Eric’s Awesome Show, Great Job!. Since being “discovered” by Tim and Eric in 2006, David Liebe Hart has worked with Jonah Hill, Bill Hader, and John C. Riley, and toured with the comedians nationally.

In 2008 he teamed up with musician Adam Papagan. The two started recording and releasing albums regularly, with off-beat song topics ranging from Liebe Hart getting bad service at the grocery store, to his many ex-girlfriends. Last Spring, David Liebe Hart, backed by Papagan and a full band, began performing music in a contemporary “punk” style. Though only active for a little more than a year, the group has performed with Thee Oh Sees, Shonen Knife, Lemuria, Joyce Manor, Ceremony, Valient Thorr, and many others. 2012 will see the first studio release by the band, supported by a trip to SXSW and more touring.

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Free Lunchtime Concerts Return For Summer 2012

obsessed — Tue, 15 May 2012 03:00:30 +0000

Friends of Fremont Park in Midtown have teamed up with Hot Italian again to present the Hot Lunch Concert Series, Thursdays from 11:30 AM – 1:00 PM for fourteen weeks starting May 31st and running through August 30, 2012. The free music is booked by promoter Jerry Perry and features professional, local talent and new this year, local mobile food vendors including Wicked Wich and Mama Kim’s.

Here’s the schedule for this year:

May 31 – Island of Black & White (blues/jam rock) with the special opening act: Leonardo Da Vinci Blues Band

June 7 – The Bell Boys (indie/hip hop/soul)

June 14 – Jonah Matranga (indie)

June 21 – Electro Poetic Coffee (neo-folk/jazz)

June 28 – KB & The Slingtones (honky tonk/rockabilly)

July 5 – The Hot Tar Roofers (bluegrass)

July 12 – Dog Party (pop/punk)

July 19 – Kepi Ghoulie (acoustic rock)

July 26 – The Freebadge Serenaders (banjo/washboard jazz)

Aug 2 – Survival Guide and Gabriella Ruiz (electronic/acoustic)

Aug 9 – Exquisite Corps (indie rock)

Aug 16 – Musical Charis (alternative pop)

Aug 23 – Walking Spanish and Parie Wood (americana/rock)

Aug 30 – Not An Airplane and Honyock (americana/folk)

More info

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Singer-Songwriter Katie Herzig Plays The Blue Lamp

obsessed — Tue, 01 May 2012 04:59:03 +0000

Watch for this one. Nashville singer-songwriter Katie Herzig will be performing there on May 4th in support of her latest album, The Waking Sleep. She has been touring with Brandi Carlile and will be here in town for this gig of her own. Check out her Wikipedia page for more information about her, then come out and see Katie at The Blue Lamp.

And from her Amazon bio:

In addition to the changes that The Waking Sleep represent in her sound, Herzig also found that the lyrics of her new songs were moving into new areas. “These songs are less relationship-driven,” she says. “Of course, there’s still some of that but the key songs—”The Waking Sleep,” “Make a Noise,” “Way to the Future,” “Free My Mind”—all raise bigger questions about things going on in the world. Like a lot of people, I’ve felt constantly overwhelmed by the state of the world, and finding myself asking how it will work out and how we can help solve things.”

With The Waking Sleep, Katie Herzig displays maturity and creative fearlessness that extend far beyond her previous work. She knew the risks involved, and knew that breakthroughs only come from having the confidence to believe in your instincts. “I was afraid that all I wanted to write about was global warming and the economy,” she says, “and I don’t really know how to write about those things. But I just needed to raise questions. I see all these things happening around me, what can I do about them?

“On some songs, I don’t even know what I’m writing about,” Herzig concludes. “But it feels like exactly what I need to say.”

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State Fair 2012 Concert Lineup

obsessed — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 18:46:01 +0000

The California State Fair has announced the partial lineup for its 2011 State Fair Concert Series. General viewing of all concerts during the State Fair is FREE with fair admission. Reserved “Gold Circle” seating is available here, with prices noted below. (Note: “Gold Circle” tickets are not included with fair admission.) Other shows may be added as well.

Thu 7/12 8:00 PM, The Department of Rock

Free performance on the Promenade Stage.

Thu 7/12 8:00 PM, The Fab Four – The Ultimate Tribute

$13 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats

Fri 7/13 12:00 AM, Wonder Bread 5

Free performance on the Promenade Stage.

Fri 7/13 8:00 PM, Happy Together Tour

$19 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats Featuring: Flo & Eddie-The Turtles, Micky Dolenz-The Monkees, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, The Grass Roots and The Buckinghams.

Sat 7/14 12:00 AM, The Cheeseballs

Free performance on the Promenade Stage

Sun 7/15 7:00 PM, Malpass Brothers

Free performance on the Promenade Stage

Sun 7/15 8:00 PM, Gannon Adams

Free performance on the Promenade Stage.

Sun 7/15 9:00 PM, Gannon Adams

Free performance on the Promenade Stage.

Wed 7/18 8:00 PM, Cody Simpson

$19 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats

Thu 7/19 8:00 PM, Rick Springfield

$19 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats

Fri 7/20 8:00 PM, Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr.

$15 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats

Fri 7/20 8:00 PM, Notorious

Free performance on the Promenade Stage.

Sat 7/21 8:00 PM, Jaque Lynn – Herrera Sisters

Free performance on the Promenade Stage.

Sat 7/21 8:00 PM, Scotty McCreery

$23 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats

Sun 7/22 7:00 PM, Funkalicious

Free performance on the Promenade Stage

Mon 7/23 8:00 PM, Dave Mason

$13 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats

Tue 7/24 8:00 PM, Hot Chelle Rae

$19 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats

Wed 7/25 8:00 PM, Jim Messina

$13 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats

Thu 7/26 8:00 PM, Set In Stone

Free performance on the Promenade Stage.

Fri 7/27 8:00 PM, Joan Jett and The Blackhearts

$22 – Exclusive Pre-Sale: Gold Circle Reserved Seats

Fri 7/27 8:00 PM, Pop Rocks

Free performance on the Promenade Stage.

Sat 7/28 8:00 PM, Stung – The Ultimate Tribute to Police

Free performance on the Promenade Stage.

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Friday Concerts In The Park Return For 2012

obsessed — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 03:54:12 +0000

The annual FREE Friday Night Concert series is back, every Friday night from 5 pm – 9 pm, May 4 though July 27! It’s the same place as the previous years, at Cesar Chavez Park at 10th and J Street.

Here’s a complete lineup for the series, now in it’s 21st year:

May 4 : ARDEN PARK ROOTS

Island of Black and White, Storytellers

Featuring: DJ Shaun Slaughter

May 11: MIDDLE CLASS RUT

Lite Brite, Horseneck

Featuring: DJ Whores

May 18: NICKEL SLOTS

Infamous Swanks, Blackeyed Dempseys

Featuring: DJ ADMJ (pronounced Adam Jay)

May 25: ZUHG

Element of Soul, Playboy School

Featuring: X’GVNR (pronounced Ex-Governor)

June 1: CIP 21ST BIRTHDAY EXTRAVAGANZA!

OLEANDER

Jonny Craig, Allinaday, Track Fighter

Featuring: Verdugo Brothers

June 8: MUMBO GUMBO

Todd Morgan & the Emblems

Featuring: DJ Mikey Likes It

June 15: RELIC 45.

Out of Place, Sexrat, Reggie Ginn

Featuring: DJ Shaun Slaughter

June 22: 7 SECONDS

Bastards of Young, City of Vain

Featuring: DJ Whores

June 29: THE NIBBLERS

The Coalition, Diva Kings

Featuring: DJ Fedi

July 6: FULL BLOWN STONE

DOGFOOD, Street Urchinz

Featuring: DJ Nate D ft. Inkdup on drums

July 13: ANOTHER DAMN DISAPPOINTMENT (ADD)

The Walking Dead, A Single Second, The Left Hand

Featuring: Blackheart

July 20: WALKING SPANISH

Jack and White, Autumn Sky

Featuring: CrookOne

July 27: SEASON FINALE SHOW!

THE BRODYS

WRINGS (Formerly Early States), Hero’s Last Mission

Featuring: Chaotic Fusion

See you there!

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Fifth Annual Record Store Day Is April 21st

obsessed — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 05:33:11 +0000

We love music and you do too! Record Store Day is a celebration of the coolest places on the planet, namely record stores. So, on Saturday April 21st, go and shop and buy something from your local indie store! And there are lots of special releases just for this day, check out this list.

So go to them all if you can! The Beat, Dimple, Phono Select, Esoteric, Records on broadway, and any others we might have missed. Yay for record stores!

Sacramento record stores

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Sacramento Electronic Music Festival Returns May 3-5

obsessed — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 00:38:19 +0000

The Sacramento Electronic Music Festival is back and better than ever and coming to Harlows/Momo Lounge May 3-5, 2012. You can read all about it on their web site at sacelectronicmusicfest.com, including the lineup for all three days. Of course, you could click the image on the right here too. Tickets are here.

Here’s a partial list:

Starship Connection

DJ Nobody

DJ Whores

Dusty Brown

iNi

CrookOne

Melee Beats

Little Foxes

Tha Fruitbat

El Conductor

adoptahighway

Chachi Jones

Paper Pistols

and many more… so check it out!

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Sacramento Music Festival: New Name For Long-Running Festival

obsessed — Thu, 05 Apr 2012 20:19:58 +0000

Formerly referred to as the Jazz Festival, the event for this year has a new name and a somewhat wider musical focus. Don’t panic, jazz purists, there is still plenty of jazz. And blues. And more. Here’s what their web site has to say:

As always, it’s one GIANT PARTY in Old Sac and surrounding hotel ballrooms pulsing with the rhythms of jazz, swing, blues, zydeco, rockabilly, bluegrass, Latin music and more. There will be dancing in the streets! Music will be running morning, noon, and night. We’ll offer specialty concerts and events, like the Saturday Parade, evening lineups of dance and party bands, and a Memorial Day Salute to Service. We’ll also have world class guest artists that you don’t want to miss. There’s plenty to do all weekend long.

It’s Memorial Day weekend, right here in Sactown. Check it out…

SMF web site | 2012 artist lineup | Tickets

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