| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | The Cave's Official Grand Opening Party ft. Art, Comedy, & Music at The Cave February 24, 2012 The Cave is Sacramento's newest art dwelling--a relaxed atmosphere showcasing the best in live music, art, comedy, and local sports. This month's grand opening is an artistic triple threat featuring live music, comedy, and art.
Comedy by Johnny Taylor & Bryan Yang.
Art by Emily Kiyomi & Tuff Teal Photography by Elsie Campisi.
Music by Graham Vinson, Autumn Sky, The Hungry, and EGG. | | 02/24/12 | Sacramento |
Dana Gumbnier at Naked Lounge - Downtown February 24, 2012 Come out and enjoy a great performace by rock musicican Dana Gumbnier.
Also performing:
-Allen Maxwell & Eric Hanson
-James Williams | | 02/24/12 | Sacramento |
Mr. Rogers at Javalounge February 24, 2012 Come check out local rock legend Mr. Rogers. You know you want to.
Also performing:
-Jilt vs. Jonah
-Sicfus | | 02/24/12 | Sacramento |
Dennis Johnson and the Mississippi RamblersPresented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K February 24, 2012 Dennis Johnson is one of the most proficient slide guitar players performing today. His upbeat slide guitar blends perfectly with roots music. His guitar playing has the energy and complexity of the legendary Robert Johnson.
Also performing:
-West of Next
-Josh Tatum | Marilyn's on K | 02/24/12 | Sacramento |
Tainted Love WeekendPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 24-February 25, 2012 Tainted Love is back for the weekend! Get dressed up in your '80s best and get ready to spazz out! Don't be left outside! Make sure you buy tickets in advance, Tainted Love sells out every time. | Harlow's | 02/24/12-
02/25/12 | Sacramento |
NeckbonePresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 25, 2012 Savor the Flavor is the motto of Sacramento’s favorite blues (with a dash of country & classic rock) dance-your-pants-off, good-time party band, the fabulous Neckbone!
Also featuring:
-JBenefit | Torch Club | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
Appetite, AU, and Gentleman SurferPresented by Bows Collective at Bows & Arrows February 25, 2012 Jon Bafus, Drew Walker, and Barry Swars are Gentleman Surfer. Their first album, Bountiful Ore, was written by Jon over the course of 2010, and debuted at Bows in 2011. Gentleman Surfer’s sound is whimsical, adventurous, upbeat, and generally awesome.
AU is based out of Portland and consists of Luke Wyland and Dana Valatka. AU... | Bows Collective | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
The English Beat at Ace of Spades February 25, 2012 March 1979 brought the world both the Three Mile Island nuclear incident, and in far away Birmingham, England, the very first show by a nascent band known as The English Beat. Introduced as "the hottest thing since the Pennsylvania meltdown", the band felt the years to come could be quite explosive! The English Beat hailed from working class, industrial Birmingham, England. Like Detroit in the U.S. of A, it was an auto... | | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
The Isaac Howl at Naked Lounge - Downtown February 25, 2012 Come out and enjoy a performace by rock musicicans The Isaac Howl.
Also performing:
-AJ Johnson
-Cover Girls | | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
After Party featuring Di Bravura at The Cave February 25, 2012 The Cave is Sacramento's newest art dwelling--a relaxed atmosphere showcasing the best in live music, art, comedy, and local sports. Come check out music from local band Di Bravura.
Also performing:
-Chaos Crisis
-101
-MJF
-Fearection | | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
Blame the Bishop at Javalounge February 25, 2012 Come check out rockers Blame the Bishop, you know you want to. And be sure to stick around to hear experimental group Der Spazm later that night.
Also performing:
-Groovin High | | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
Der Spazm at Javalounge February 25, 2012 Der Spazm is an indie/experimental rock band from Sacramento. They have become known for ending their set's with noise making sessions, and often end up on the floor tinkering with their pedal board's. They have been developing their sound for the past 5 years, and are picking up some buzz here in town.
Stop by a little earlier and you'll enjoy the rocktastic sounds of Blame the Bishop.
Also performing: | | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
The Diva Kings & Dad's LPsPresented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K February 25, 2012 The Diva Kings is a band made up of the leftovers of Sacramento's own "2me". With an all star line-up including Lucas Thompson on the drums and Jacob Gleason on the sax, Chris Twomey, Dan Rau, and Nathan Bisig are all still continuing to enjoy the growth of what almost came to a quick end. Starting out with a new name, these guys are still winning over new fans with every show.
The road between joy, melancholy, and rock n roll is a well documented path and... | Marilyn's on K | 02/25/12 | Sacramento |
My Own Holiday Presented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 26, 2012 My Own Holiday is a dirty, bluesy, rock and roll duo from California, with a sound all their own. This band has great songs with powerful hooks and memorable chorus's, paired with an electrifying live show. Influences include The Stones, Creedence, Dylan, Hendrix, Petty, White Stripes, Black Keys, and true musicians and storytellers.
My Own Holiday is Joey Chrisman on vocals/guitar and Nick Bartolo on drums/percussion. | Torch Club | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
Justin Farren at Naked Lounge - Downtown February 26, 2012 Justin Farren is a local singer/songwriter. He is a lover of honesty and fine baked goods. He takes special notice of small things like; how often you blink, the sound of your sneezes, whether you take large or small bites of a plain peanut butter sandwich. He has recently finished building a modest home in a terrible part of town. He feels younger now than ever. In November 2009, Justin was voted Best Folk Song Lyricist by Sacramento Magazine.
"Justin Farren... | | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
Sacramento Audio Waffle #35Presented by Norcal Noisefest Org. at Javalounge February 26, 2012 Sacramento Audio Waffle (SAW) is a monthly happening that is presented by The Norcal Noisefest Orginzation & Thee Instagon Foundation. At Audio Waffle you can expect sound artists, noise performances, and free waffles for as long as they last! Waffles and noise are a Sacramento tradition dating back to 1995.
Make it an all day event and stick around for progressive rockers The Old Screen Door.... | Norcal Noisefest Org. | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
The Old Screen Door at Javalounge February 26, 2012 A five piece progressive rock and roll band from Sacramento, The Old Screen Door is Garrett Wildgust, Robert Gillis, Michael Buck, Jon McKnealy, and Harrison Reich. With 5 unique musicians bringing their own styles and influences into the writing process, The Old Screen Door has created an eclectic mix of songs.
Stop by earlier in the day and witness the awesomeness that is Sacramento Audio Waffle #35.
Also... | | 02/26/12 | Sacramento |
Kidz with Guns at Javalounge February 27, 2012 Come and check out musicians Kidz with Guns.
Also performing:
-Aaron Greenz
-Michael LaPlant | | 02/27/12 | Sacramento |
The GrowlersPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 28, 2012 Take five Southern California guys, mix in some surf, stone, and psychedelic, throw them in a haunted mansion in West Hochiminster and with a little luck, you might get a band like The Growlers. The bands name comes from lead singer Brooks Nielsen and guitarist Moustache Matt. One day Brooks came home and Matt was takin a big growler in the outhouse and the rest is history. | Harlow's | 02/28/12 | Sacramento |
The Business Presented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge February 28, 2012 Indisputably synonymous with anyone's recollection of the original surge of the British Oi! movement would have to be South London's working class skinhead heroes, The Business. Shrouded in a mess of urban folklore, bombarded with tons of irrelevant controversy, and full of more perseverance than most new bands have in their little finger, The Business are still here after 30 years. Having been instrumental in forming a musical aesthetic often referred to as pub rock, street rock, and punk n... | Blue Lamp Lounge | 02/28/12 | Sacramento |
Island of Black and WhitePresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 28, 2012 The Island of Black and White has a sweet, humble yet raw blend of acoustic rock, funky reggae, and soulful blues. It is a mixture like no other. The Island of Black and White exerts high energy performances while frequenting local coffee shops, restaurants, bars, and various events. The unique sound of Island of Black and White today captures the attention of those young and old: with Chris Haislet on guitar, accordion, flute and vocals, and Nawal Alwareeth on drums and vocals. It is... | Torch Club | 02/28/12 | Sacramento |
Buk Buk Bigups at Naked Lounge - Downtown February 28, 2012 Sacramento’s newest, best-kept, filthy secret is Buk Buk Bigups. The band was created as an avenue for Sacramento-based musician Aaron Zeff to explore the outer parameters of popular and experimental music. Influenced by industrial tones, kraut rock rhythms and disco humor, Zeff takes the forgotten sounds of 1999 pre-Brooklyn Sacramento and reinvigorates the disco-not-disco formula with some guitar freakazoid dead-pan party anthems and fried mutant bedroom funk.
Also... | | 02/28/12 | Sacramento |
For Sayle at Javalounge February 28, 2012 Come and check out punk rockers For Sayle live at Javalounge. You know you want to. | | 02/28/12 | Sacramento |
LagwagonPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 29, 2012 Lagwagon is a punk band based in the small town of Goleta, California. Forming in 1990, they have released seven albums, all through San Francisco label Fat Wreck Chords. They are widely viewed as catalysts for the pop-punk movement of the 1990s, opening the door for some of the subgenre’s more mainstream bands. | Harlow's | 02/29/12 | Sacramento |
The Feeling of Love and DelacavePresented by Bows Collective at Bows & Arrows February 29, 2012 This is going to be a great event! The Feeling of Love and Delacave are awesome bands on tour from France. We thought, it being Beer Week 'n' all, we'd ask the bands what their favorite French Brews are and we are going to hunt them down and stock them up for the show!
Also performing:
Sam Kazakgascar | Bows Collective | 02/29/12 | Sacramento |
50 Watt Heavy at Naked Lounge - Downtown February 29, 2012 Come out and enjoy a performace by rock musicicans 50 Watt Heavy.
Also performing:
-Kenny Rego: the Law of One Band
-Garrett Morgan | | 02/29/12 | Sacramento |
The Crunchees at Javalounge February 29, 2012 Come and check out rockers The Crunchees live at Javalounge during Beer Week. You know you want to.
Also Performing:
-One More Last Try | | 02/29/12 | Sacramento |
Rags and Ribbons & No Kind of RiderPresented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K February 29, 2012 Portland's Rags & Ribbons play melodic rock anthems driven by classically-inspired piano. Progressive and post-rock influences by way of Queen, Muse, Arcade Fire and Sigur Ros color these intricate pop songs, expressing desire, yearning, regret and joy like only pop can. This Portland, Oregon band’s debut album, The Glass Masses features elaborately structured songs with rich harmonies and dramatic hooks.
Also performing:
-No Kind of Rider | Marilyn's on K | 02/29/12 | Sacramento |
Element of SoulPresented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K March 2, 2012 Element of Soul believes in the unity of music, touching genres of rock, reggae, soul, and hip hop. This band creates feel good atmosphere with a little something for everyone. E.O.S. strives to always grow and change with life, but continue to expose the joy and love that makes us move. | Marilyn's on K | 03/02/12 | Sacramento |
The Pink Floyd Concert Experience: Starring House of FloydPresented by Crest Theatre at Crest Theatre March 3, 2012 Experience the ultimate Pink Floyd Tribute Show in this live musical performance starring House of Floyd and their incredible laser light show. | Crest Theatre | 03/03/12 | Sacramento |
Renegade: A Tribute to the Great Rock ClassicsPresented by Tommy T's Comedy & Dinner Theatre at Tommy T's Comedy and Dinner Theatre March 3, 2012 A Renegade show is simply the ultimate live experience for the classic rock enthusiast. With big rocker persona and a penchant for soaring power ballads, Renegade delivers rock solid performances reminiscent of the big stadium shows from the late ’70s and early ’80s.
The band, now in their third year, has received wide acclaim wherever they have played. Renegade remains true to accurately recreating the music of STYX. Plus, all the great rock classics are included in... | Tommy T's Comedy & Dinner Theatre | 03/03/12 | Rancho Cordova |
Humorist Jack Gallagher's Concert Event: The Joke's On Me...3.0Presented by Swell-productions.com at 24th Street Theatre March 3, 2012 It's a threepeat. Humorist and rock & roll raconteur Jack Gallagher makes his annual pilgrimage down the corner and around the block from his Land Park home to the 24th Street Theatre in neighboring Curtis Park. As he says, "New music, new stories--and same band and price!" Part rock & roll history, part memoir, Gallagher summons up a Jean Shepherd-esque collective consciousness to perform more gems of baby boomer music and to tell the tales that go with... | Swell-productions.com | 03/03/12 | Sacramento |
The CheeseballsPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 3, 2012 Groovy, funky and at the top of the list of go-to bands for special events of all nature, The Cheeseballs have delighted tens of thousands of fans across the country. From '70s disco hits to '80s new wave and rock classics, along with current hits (yes, even Lady Gaga), you'll enjoy hits from “Stayin’ Alive” to “Just Dance” with a bit of Etta James “At Last” thrown in for the first dance. | Harlow's | 03/03/12 | Sacramento |
No Drama BandPresented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K March 3, 2012 Recently returned from a 2 year tour of Hawaii, The No Drama Band is back and rockin' the homeland once again! Their repertoire ranges from today's Modern Rock and Alternative Music to Classic Rock, Southern Rock, Ballads, Blues, Punk, Funk, R&B, Motown and even a dash of Country. They are "wireless" performers and will get out on the dance floor with you and your guests to keep everyone dancing and having fun. The music and... | Marilyn's on K | 03/03/12 | Sacramento |
Strapped for Cash with NuancePresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides January 16-March 5, 2012 The Nuance, “arguably, pound for pound Sacramento’s tallest band,” formed in early 2004 with the sole purpose of creating music that the band felt was no longer being made by mainstream artists: music created for the sake of creating something pure, something original but most of all, music made with soul. | Old Ironsides | 01/16/12-
03/05/12 | Sacramento |
Blitzen TrapperPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 5, 2012 Blitzen Trapper is an experimental rock/folk sextet which formed in Portland, Oregon in 2000. In various combinations and guises, the group had already played a long time together before the “crystalization event” in July 2000 on the slopes of the famous volcano Mt. Hood. Since then, they have performed for audiences of all ages and socioeconomic groups, mostly playing close to home and for many years distributing recordings like itinerant madmen, for free. | Harlow's | 03/05/12 | Sacramento |
Gappy RanksPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 6, 2012 Gappy Ranks spent his younger years discovering his passion for music and strengthening his own musical talents. Ranks' strong cultural roots from the Caribbean are evident in his music and many of his musical inspirations can be predicted such as Bob Marley, Alton Ellis, and Gregory Isaacs. Yet his love for music is not limited to the dancehall genre. He considers himself to be inspired by artists of various music genres such as Ottis Reading, Michael Jackson, and Celine Dion. | Harlow's | 03/06/12 | Sacramento |
Ivan Neville's DumpstaphunkPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 8, 2012 Formed in 2003, Dumpstaphunk was initially assembled by keyboardist Ivan Neville on a whim, to perform a solo slot at the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The project has since grown from a chance side-project into what is now widely considered to be one of New Orleans' most prestigious modern funk ensembles. An offspring with a direct lineage to their fathers in The Meters and The Neville Brothers, Dumpstaphunk is a recipe for creating a new standard for an entire genre. | Harlow's | 03/08/12 | Sacramento |
Pop FictionPresented by The Park Ultra Lounge at The Park Ultra Lounge March 8, 2012 Pop Fiction is an 8-piece "party band extraordinaire" featuring un-matched talent, versatility, energy, style, and polish--both musically and visually. From the minute they hit the stage, Pop Fiction churns out non-stop dance hits, sing-alongs, and favorites from the '70s, '80s, '90s, and 2000s, guaranteed to keep the dance floor packed and audiences of all ages ecstatic all night. The 8 performers, dressed to impress,... | The Park Ultra Lounge | 03/08/12 | Sacramento |
Breathe Carolina Presented by Sacramento State (CSUS) and Sacramento State Department of Music at Sacramento State (CSUS) - Union Ballroom March 8, 2012 Breathe Carolina is kicking off their spring tour right here in Sacramento! With their hit single "Blackout" freshly certified gold and sitting at #18 on the Billboard Top 40, and a brand new deal with Columbia Records, Breathe Carolina are happy to announce a nationwide co-headlining tour with The Ready Set. The tour is in support of their latest release, Hell Is What You Make It. | Sacramento State (CSUS) | 03/08/12 | Sacramento |
Howlin' RainPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 9, 2012 Equal parts dust, groove, folk, rock, dirt, mercury, earth, barn, chaos and gamble, beer, water melon sugar, the Eel River and the great land that surrounds it, all sewn into classic Americana songs full of luscious melodies and hip grinding grooves. Howlin' Rain is unfiltered music, lending to both its glory and its grit and blemishes.
Also performing:
Soft White Sixties | Harlow's | 03/09/12 | Sacramento |
Midnight PlayersPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 10, 2012 This is R&B, old school and funk that audiences love to party to. Established as a household name in the Sacramento music scene, the Midnight Players have been attracting audiences to every kind of event and celebration imaginable. They have opened for heavy hitting acts like WAR, The S.O.S. Band, Midnight Star, Tierra, Brenton Wood, The Bar Kays, Dazz Band, Club Nouveau, Zapp, Heatwave, Rose Royce, Lakeside, and many others. | Harlow's | 03/10/12 | Sacramento |
RadioPresented by Conscious Vibes and Harlow's at Harlow's March 14, 2012 Radio is a captivating, high-energy band that knows how to keep a crowd on its feet. Their innovative and modern approach, combined with an amazing blend of classic, fresh and pure musical excitement is what makes them both remarkable and distinguished. Members have performed for major corporations such as CBS Radio, E*Trade, Google, Maloof Sports & Entertainment, Make A Wish Foundation, Mercedes Benz, and Twitter.
The Northern-California based band can be found performing for... | Conscious Vibes | 03/14/12 | Sacramento |
The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque ShowPresented by Harlow's and The Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience at Harlow's March 15, 2012 With a burlesque ideology entrenched in evolution and rooted in performance art, The Sizzling Sirens offer an exhilarating, unexpected entertainment alternative to audiences spanning Sacramento’s underground music scene to the burgeoning arts milieu. | Harlow's | 03/15/12 | Sacramento |
Robert Schwartzman and Brian Bell Presented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 16, 2012 This is a special all ages show featuring Robert Schwartzman of Rooney and The Relationship featuring Brian Bell from Weezer. You dont want to miss out on this show!
Also Performing:
Jamestown Revival | Harlow's | 03/16/12 | Sacramento |
An Evening with Cary Farley 2012 at Guild Theater March 17, 2012 Beanie Productions presents the 2nd annual charity concert event featuring musician Cary Farley and special guests. Come celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Proceeds from this event benefit The Mustard Seed School in Sacramento.
Special thanks to sponsors: (SI&A) School Innovations and Advocacy, Sherman Clay, and Body by Vi. | | 03/17/12 | Sacramento |
GirlymanPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 17, 2012 Can the members of Girlyman read each other's minds? Sometimes it seems so. They often finish one another's sentences or burst into improvised three-part ditties so tight they seem rehearsed. Girlyman's songs are a dance of melody and suspensions, an irresistible blend of acoustic, Americana, and rock The Village Voice calls, "really good, really unexpected, and really different." | Harlow's | 03/17/12 | Sacramento |
California Capital Vocal Jazz & Show Choir FestivalPresented by Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau at Woodlake Hotel Sacramento (formerly Radisson Hotel Sacramento) March 16-March 17, 2012 The region's best high school and middle school show choirs and vocal jazz ensembles will compete at the 2012 California Capital Vocal Jazz & Show Choir Festival in March. Fifteen choirs from nine different schools will compete in the 2-day competition. The American River College Jazz Choir will headline the final performance Friday evening. For more information, click on the "Official Website" link. | Sacramento Convention & Visitors Bureau | 03/16/12-
03/17/12 | Sacramento |
Umphrey's McGeePresented by Harlow's at Harlow's March 18, 2012 Umphrey's McGee are influenced musically by progressive rock bands such as King Crimson, Yes, Dream Theater, and Genesis, as well as heavy metal bands such as Iron Maiden. The band also identifies The Police, The Beatles, Pink Floyd, and Led Zeppelin as primary influences. There really isn’t a style of popular music that Umphrey’s does not cover. | Harlow's | 03/18/12 | Sacramento |
Straight No ChaserPresented by Square Peg Concerts and Crest Theatre at Crest Theatre March 20, 2012 If the phrase “male a cappella group” conjures up an image of students in blue blazers, ties, and khakis singing traditional college songs on ivied campuses…think again. Straight No Chaser (SNC) are neither strait-laced nor straight-faced, but neither are they vaudeville-style kitsch. They are reinventing the idea of a cappella on the modern pop landscape.
Originally formed over a dozen years ago while students together at Indiana University, the group has... | Square Peg Concerts | 03/20/12 | Sacramento |
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