| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Sacramento Social Media Club: The SocialPresented by Sacramento Social Media Club at de Vere's Irish Pub February 7, 2012 Are you ready for a night of fun? Come on out and mingle with fellow social media enthusiasts. Join for an entertaining, relaxed evening of conversation and laughter at de Vere's Irish Pub. There are some great raffle prizes to be given away and you can have some photo fun with Super Social Kiosk--powered by iSnap! Enjoy free appetizers and happy hour drink specials.
We look forward to seeing everybody!
Share this event on Twitter using the hashtag #thesocial. | Sacramento Social Media Club | 02/07/12 | Sacramento |
Kyle WilliamsPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 7, 2012 Kyle began his official relationship with music by learning to play drums for his church. Because of this foundation, there is a strong theme of soul and rhythm in everything Kyle does. From his birth, Kyle was surrounded by great music. His mother saturated him in the sounds of James Taylor, Simon & Garfunkel, John Denver, The Temptations, The Carpenters, Whitney Houston, Carole King and the like, which have obviously influenced his thoughtful lyrics, approachable melodies and very... | Torch Club | 02/07/12 | Sacramento |
Dippin' SaucePresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 7, 2012 Dippin' Sauce is an electrifying blues band that has been captivating audiences in the Sacramento area and beyond, led by singer and guitar player Matt Rainey. Matt has been playing his unique style of guitar for diverse audiences in Sacramento and Hawaii for the past 11 years. Most of his guitar skills were honed at the river's edge or walking down that old lonesome road and it can be felt in his performances, with influences in many different styles from old Mississippi blues to roots... | Torch Club | 02/07/12 | Sacramento |
| Hal Devine | Torch Club | 02/08/12 | Sacramento |
Diego's UmbrellaPresented by Harlow's and SBL Entertainment at Harlow's February 9, 2012 Diego’s Umbrella are San Francisco’s Ambassadors of Gypsy Rock. Internationally known and revered, their lively stage show, great songs, antics, and humor have garnered them a cult following around the world. With a mix of Eastern European tradition, pop sensibility, and punk rock energy, they have had crowds going wild for years. | Harlow's | 02/09/12 | Sacramento |
TempestPresented by Harlow's and SBL Entertainment at Harlow's February 10, 2012 Since forming in 1988, Tempest has delivered a globally-renowned hybrid of high-energy folk rock fusing Irish reels, Scottish ballads, Norwegian influences, and other world music elements. The last 23 years have seen the San Francisco Bay Area based act release fifteen critically acclaimed CDs and play more than 2,000 gigs. | Harlow's | 02/10/12 | Sacramento |
Camper Van BeethovenPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 10, 2012 Camper Van Beethoven is an alternative rock band that was founded in 1983 in Redlands, California, though the band soon moved to Santa Cruz, California. Camper Van Beethoven mixed elements of pop, ska, punk rock, folk, country, and acid rock into an eclectic, catchy and sometimes mysterious ensemble, years before the so-called alternative rock moniker came to mainstream attention. | Harlow's | 02/10/12 | Sacramento |
Milo GreenePresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge February 10, 2012 With ethereal wisps of guitar, drums, and vocals that are both calming and a call to action, Milo Greene soothes and invigorates the soul.
Also performing:
-Family of The Year | Blue Lamp Lounge | 02/10/12 | Sacramento |
John Lee Hooker, Jr. CD Release Party Presented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 10, 2012 John Lee Hooker Jr. was born in Detroit "Motor" City with Delta blues-filled blood running through his Motown veins. As the son of the great John Lee Hooker, he was exposed to the life of the blues from a young age. At only eight years old Jr. performed on Detroit's WJBK radio and knew from that moment that he wanted to follow the path of his father and become a world-class musician. Touring alongside Hooker, Sr. throughout his teens, Jr. had already performed in prestigious venues... | Torch Club | 02/10/12 | Sacramento |
Ganglians, Zodiac Death Valley, and MajestyPresented by Bows Collective at Bows & Arrows February 10, 2012 Join for this live music show featuring Ganglians, Zodiac Death Valley, and Majesty!
Sacramento's Ganglians consists of vocalist Ryan Grubbs, guitarist Kyle Hoover, bassist Adrian Comenzind, and drummer Alex Sowles. Ganglians play California indie rock with both sunlit melodies and towering blasts. They released their second full-length album, Still Living, in August.
| Bows Collective | 02/10/12 | Sacramento |
Mylar MusicPresented by Mylar Productions February 10, 2012 Acclaimed singer/songwriter William Mylar performs live and with special guests. | Mylar Productions | 02/10/12 | Sacramento |
The Grown Folks Couples Night Out IIIPresented by Poetry from the Heart February 11, 2012 Enjoy dinner, slow jams listening session, games, dancing & entertainment. Music by DJ Coy. Make this your special Valentine's Day night out! | Poetry from the Heart | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Steelin' Dan: Tribute to Steely Dan Presented by Harlow's and SBL Entertainment at Harlow's February 11, 2012 This 10-piece band is well known for their ability to recreate the timeless music of Steely Dan in a waythat is authentic and powerful! As winners of the2011 SAMMIE Award ("Best Cover Band") as well asthe 2008 Best of Sacramento Award, Steelin' Dan has a well deserved reputation for their unmatched musicianship and energizing stage show. | Harlow's | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Jack and White featuring Brook White from American IdolPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 11, 2012 A lost boy of Neverland living for the moment, meets the all-American girl next door, is the tale of this quirky and unexpected pairing now known as Jack and White. Outside looking in, it doesn’t make sense. But when you dig below the surface, you’ll find two souls tuning to an identical wavelength, an undeniable bond that has led them to an electric passion rooted deep within. | Harlow's | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
| The Booze Bombs | Blue Lamp Lounge | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Valentine's Heartbreak HotelPresented by Barrel Fever at Vega's Nightclub & Sports Bar February 11, 2012 This will be one wild night of heart breakin' fun! Featuring live music by Barrel Fever and Fortunite Few, the night will be hosted by Linda Del Sol and will also feature a live burlesque show and a free pin-up photo shoot by Bad Bones Photography! | Barrel Fever | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Kaye Bohler BandPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 11, 2012 Years of live performance and passionate study of R&B and Jazz have produced an incomparable world-class performer in Kaye Bohler. This bandleader, singer, and songwriter always delivers a riveting show filled with grooving originals, swinging blues, funky soul, and danceable R&B favorites. Whether Kaye brings her 4-piece rhythm section or 10-piece big band of veteran rhythm and blues musicians, her high impact shows never dissapoints. | Torch Club | 02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Pre-Valentines Sexy Singles Mingle & Consensual Couples CrawlPresented by GrubCrawlUSA at Blue Prynt February 10-February 11, 2012 Grab your honey and save some money at this years Pre-Valentines Sexy Singles Mingle & Consensual Couples Crawl. This is a two day event, dual purpose lovers weekend, when GrubCrawlUSA.com caters both to those looking for romance and couples who have already found each other. Set out Fri night to meet and mix with the sexy singles party crowd and come out Sat if you are an established couple looking to enjoy a more intimate atmosphere as you are wined and... | GrubCrawlUSA | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Talk about Love 2012Presented by Memory Lane Entertainment at Country Club Lanes & Event Center February 10-February 11, 2012 Bring your date out for a romantic night filled with "love" and its many forms. This is a Pre-Valentines dance party for mature adults. Featuring live music, poetry, prize giveaways, comedy and lots of dancing! Performances by R&B Jazz vocalist sensation K.Mondy, GPA (Greatest Poet Alive), Kottyn the softspoken poet, Annie Jay, Classic Chris Jones and more. The evening is hosted by comedian/funny man Shaun Grady. Music will be performed by Jayzon Black... | Memory Lane Entertainment | 02/10/12-
02/11/12 | Sacramento |
Close to You: A Tribute to the Carpenters Presented by Harlow's and SBL Entertainment at Harlow's February 12, 2012 The popular singing duo of the 1970s and '80s focused on mid-tempo pop and ballads with Karen Carpenter's unique and expressive alto voice on lead vocals. Both Karen and Richard Carpenter contributed background voices which were overdubbed to create densely layered harmonies; an integral part of their signature sound. Close to You revisits the remarkable music interlude from an era we cherish for a lifetime. | Harlow's | 02/12/12 | Sacramento |
Capital Ballroom's Valentine DancePresented by Capital Ballroom Dance Club February 12, 2012 Come out for this Roaring '20s-themed Valentine's dance. There will be live music performed by The Crystal Image Band featuring Dorthy Sills on sax. They will be playing a mix of ballroom, oldies, country, classic rock and blues. You don't want to miss it! | Capital Ballroom Dance Club | 02/12/12 | Carmichael |
GravelRoadPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 12, 2012 Imagine how you like your blues. Do you like ‘em traditional (whatever that is)? Creepy and slidin’? Sweet? Heavy? Tough and shiney? Weird and wiggy? Brilliant and stoney? That’s how GravelRoad likes ‘em too.
Seattle’s GravelRoad are deep blues fiends who have crawled through the vast black hole left by the deaths of Junior Kimbrough and R.L. Burnside, been absorbed into the razor light shining from the ancient beacon of Mr. Fred McDowell and have smelt... | Torch Club | 02/12/12 | Sacramento |
Valentine's Day with Vivian LeePresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 14, 2012 The Valentine's Day dinner show with Vivian Lee has become a Harlow's tradition. Don't hesitate to get your reservations in for your table. Three seatings are available. | Harlow's | 02/14/12 | Sacramento |
Bill MylarPresented by Torch Club and Mylar Productions at Torch Club February 14, 2012 Bill Mylar is a singer, songwriter, and musician, currently living in Galt, CA. Mylar has played music nearly all of his life, beginning with piano at age 7. Mylar invented Folk Wave music to describe his unique approach to performing his original music. Folk Wave was unusual in the late '70s and early '80s, because solo Mylar performances were more like rock and roll shows instead of the typical entertainment provided by folk artists of the time.
Celebrate this Valentine's Day by... | Torch Club | 02/14/12 | Sacramento |
Daniel Ellsworth & The Great LakesPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 14, 2012 Though they now call Nashville their home, the members of The Great Lakes hail from across our great nation, bringing with them (besides their clothes and stuff) a unique mélange of stories and the diverse cultures of their respective hometowns. Their self-produced album, Civilized Man, recorded by Mark Nevers (Bonnie “Prince” Billy, Andrew Bird, Yo La Tengo) at Beech House in Nashville, TN, is itself something of a departure from the singer/songwriter category of the rest... | Torch Club | 02/14/12 | Sacramento |
Storm Large of Pink Martini Presented by Harlow's and SBL Entertainment at Harlow's February 15, 2012 A performer of Wikipedian proportions, Storm Large has been singing and slinging inappropriate banter at audiences around the globe for more than 15 years. Seven years ago she moved to Portland and quickly, with her band The Balls, went from wild club act to legendary cult status. In 2006 she was tapped to be on CBS’ Rockstar: Supernova. This three month stint on television gained her worldwide fame and in late 2006, her single "Ladylike" debuted at #5. | Harlow's | 02/15/12 | Sacramento |
Camp LoPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 15, 2012 Camp Lo is an American Hip Hop duo, formed in 1995, which hails from The Bronx, New York. The duo consists of rappers Sonny Cheeba and Geechi Suede, who are most notable for their flair towards blaxploitation in their style of dress and in their lyrics. | Harlow's | 02/15/12 | Sacramento |
Merle JaggerPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 15, 2012 Guitar Hero meets Red Dirt Circuit, Merle Jagger is an instrumental Country trio blazing an all original innovative mix of amped up Bluegrass, Classic Country and Rock flirting with Jam Band experimental. | Torch Club | 02/15/12 | Sacramento |
Tera MelosPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 16, 2012 Tera Melos pushes music to the brink with a full layered sound that skims over a variety of genres but has more depth than any label allows for. While they’ve been defined as a math rock band due to their use of complex, atypical rhythms, staccato structure, and angular melodies, they would rather bypass any genre and let the music speak for itself.
Also performing:
Bus Driver | Harlow's | 02/16/12 | Sacramento |
The SleeprockersPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge February 16, 2012 The Sleeprockers: DJs Rated R, Mr.Vibe, Nocturnal and Kwes the Bess live at the Blue Lamp. Come out and experience a DJ night like no other with six turntables, three mixers, live MPC production, and a whole lot of Sleeprocking all in unison! | Blue Lamp Lounge | 02/16/12 | Sacramento |
True Mad NorthPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 16, 2012 True Mad North is a 5-piece rock band from northern California. Their songs are in the tradition of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Fleetwood Mac, Wilco, and Old 97's. Any listener will immediately connect with the tight, multi-part harmonies, twin guitar leads, and the catchy-yet-thoughtful lyrics. And unlike some, this band isn't afraid to rock out with the best.
Their self-titled debut LP was produced and mixed by San Francisco producer Andy Freeman and contains guest appearances... | Torch Club | 02/16/12 | Sacramento |
Volker StriflerPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 17, 2012 The Volker Strifler Band (VSB), a popular Northern California based six-member tour-de-force of musical talent has become a rising musical phenomenon and garnering local, regional, and national recognition. VSB is fronted by their namesake and founder, Volker Strifler, whose remarkable talents as singer, songwriter, composer, and guitarist extraordinaire are helping propel both him and the entire band toward world-wide recognition.
Strifler takes command of a stage with five other... | Torch Club | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Happy Hour with the DancersPresented by Sacramento Ballet at Kasbah Lounge February 17, 2012 Spend the evening getting to know your favorite Sacramento Ballet dancers. And don't worry that it's a Friday night, because Kasbah Lounge will be extending happy hour drink pricing to all the ballet's guests! This event will directly follow the Inside the Director's Studio: In the Presence of Genius event, which showcases John Clifford's expertise on George Balanchine's choreography for the Ballet's upcoming Genius Series. Come out and join the dancers! | Sacramento Ballet | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Arden Park RootsPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 17, 2012 Arden Park Roots is a reggae/rock/punk band based out of Sacramento. Awards include "Best Album 2008" by the Sacramento News & Review, Sacramento Music Awards "Sammies", 2008, 2009, 2011 and the 2009, 2010 SacShows awards for best reggae band. | Harlow's | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Cash'd Out: A Tribute to Johnny CashPresented by Harlow's and SBL Entertainment at Harlow's February 17, 2012 An authentic tribute to the Man in Black, Johnny Cash. Once people heard the authentic sounds of the band, the word started to spread around the Southwest and Cash'd Out's popularity has been growing ever since. This is the only band suppoerted by the Johnny Cash estate. | Harlow's | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
| The Hoods | Blue Lamp Lounge | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Crunch Presented by MiX Downtown at MiX Downtown February 17, 2012 Work it Out every 3rd Friday at M!X Downtown. Crunch Gym and M!X have teamed together to keep your New Year's resolution alive. Bring your Crunch fit keychain and get in free. Upstairs you'll find $3 drink specials that are kind to your wallet and your belly. Low cal drinks and DJ Elliot Estes equals great Friday night.
VIP Bottle Service is available. Contact Sam via the number below for more info and pricing. | MiX Downtown | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Dom Kennedy Live in ConcertPresented by Ent Legends Inc. at Artisan Building February 17, 2012 Dom Kennedy is a rapper from L.A. who released his debut mixtape album 25th Hour in 2008, instantly producing a buzz throughout the south side of L.A. In particular, the song "Watermelon Sundae" was widely played on local radio stations and performed live throughout the area, bringing more attention to Kennedy's music ambitions. Kennedy with preform in Sacramento with a special guest performance by Noah & Jurts. | Ent Legends Inc. | 02/17/12 | Sacramento |
Zappa Plays ZappaPresented by Crest Theatre at Crest Theatre February 18, 2012 Zappa Plays Zappa is a tribute act led by Dweezil Zappa, the eldest son of the late American composer and musician Frank Zappa, devoted to performing the music of Frank Zappa. | Crest Theatre | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Dean-O-Holics: A Rat Pack ExperiencePresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 18, 2012 The place? Harlow's! The atmosphere? Pure Las Vegas, circa 1960. The Summit....Swingin’, smoke-filled and flowin’ with booze, broads and pallies, a gasser of a time and a sound that will knock you right outta your Mary Janes. The act? Strictly Rat Pack: Frank, Dean, Sammy, and the gang, backed by the The Swingin’ Lil Big Band. It’s live. It’s 18 karat fun, baby. It’s the Dean-O-Holics. | Harlow's | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Musical CharisPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's February 18, 2012 Let the songs write you! Musical Charis formed with the intentions of creating an encouraging, light-hearted atmosphere for songwriting and creativity. "Charis" is the Greek word for gift, so the name literally translates to "Musical Gifts" Since then, the group has grown into a cabaret of multi-instrumental musicians who constantly tour, write and record new material. The band even made time to open "Musical Charis Music School" for low-income families in... | Harlow's | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
StuckPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge February 18, 2012 Come out to hear musicians Stuck perform at the Blue Lamp.
Also performing:
-Ill Root
-Lite Brite | Blue Lamp Lounge | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Acoustic Blues with Johnny KnoxPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 4-February 18, 2012 Johnny "Guitar" Knox is a real blues man. He helped define the blues scene in Sacramento while living in the streets. True to himself and to his music his blues resonate straight from his soul. | Torch Club | 02/04/12-
02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Karen LovelyPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 18, 2012 In just over a year, Karen Lovely has shot onto the blues scene like Stack O' Lee's .44, capturing the 2nd Place Band Prize at the 2010 International Blues Challenge, 2011 BMA Nominations for Best Contemporary Blues Album and Best Contemporary Blues Female Artist. The title track of her sophomore release Still The Rain also received a 2011 BMA Nomination for Best Song. She and her band won 3 Muddy Awards in 2010 including Best Female Vocalist and Best Performance for the 2nd year in a... | Torch Club | 02/18/12 | Sacramento |
Fred EaglesmithPresented by Harlow's and SBL Entertainment at Harlow's February 19, 2012 Known for writing songs about trains, tractors, trucks, cars, and engines, rural life, dogs, guns, drinking and farming/ranching and other common themes. Many of his songs are about failing farms and small businesses. Eaglesmith’s songs are populated with down and out characters dealing with loss of love or livelihood, and quirky rural folk. His songwriting uses many of the techniques of short-story writing, including unreliable narrators, surprise endings, and plot twists. | Harlow's | 02/19/12 | Sacramento |
Lonesome Locomotive Presented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 19, 2012 Lonesome Locomotive began in San Francisco in 2010 when Cassidy and Rosen began bringing great local jam musicians together to create an original project. Bassist Mike Meagher joined them in Cassidy's basement and the first gigs were done as a trio. In the course of playing tons of shows in the last year, they found guitarist/vocalist/co-writer Brian Byrnes and the band was born. Soon, the ultra-talented bay area guitar force Kit Ruscoe joined the group and gifted Suzuki-style cellist Steven... | Torch Club | 02/19/12 | Sacramento |
Big Time Rush: Better With U Tour Presented by Sacramento Convention Center Complex at Memorial Auditorium February 20, 2012 Pop band Big Time Rush will be hitting the road for the “Better With U Tour.” Fans will be able to see the music and TV sensations, on hiatus from their hit series, as they embark on their first-ever headlining multi-city concert tour performing new songs in support of their album, Elevate, which scanned over one million albums worldwide. To date, Big Time Rush have sold over 3 million combined digital tracks worldwide. Needless to say, this is a show you won't... | Sacramento Convention Center Complex | 02/20/12 | Sacramento |
Happy Hour Blues with Quinn HedgesPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 21, 2012 Born and raised in Delaware, singer/songwriter, Quinn Hedges had been around music his entire life, but began playing guitar and writing songs around the age of 15. After moving to California and earning his degree in music, Hedges became more serious about his writing and decided to record an album, blending folk, jazz, and blues into his original songs for the self-titled album Quinn Hedges in 2006. In late 2009, Quinn joined up with John Yessen (drums) and Jamison Aguirre... | Torch Club | 02/21/12 | Sacramento |
Harold NightPresented by Sacramento Comedy Spot at Sacramento Comedy Spot January 18-February 22, 2012 The Harold is a popular long form improv structure developed by Del Close performed by major comedy theatres in New York, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Two Harold teams perform every Wednesday Night! These hilarious and smart shows start with a single suggestion which inspires many scenes that weave together at the end of the show.
Sacramento Comedy Spot students who have completed the Improv 3 Class are eligible to audition for the Harold Teams. | Sacramento Comedy Spot | 01/18/12-
02/22/12 | Sacramento |
Keri Carr BandPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club February 22, 2012 Called “Sacramento’s supreme torch singer,” Keri Carr (formerly of Rowdy Kate) and her band blend a mix of the classic country rock made famous by the Flying Burrito Brothers, Emmylou Harris, and Little Feat, and the traditional Mexican music Carr learned growing up, from dance-floor scorchers to soulful tear-jerkers. The band features Carr on vocals, Steve Randall and Richard March on guitar, Larry Carr on drums, R.W. Grigsby on bass, and Beth Reid-Grigsby on... | Torch Club | 02/22/12 | Sacramento |
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