| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Feva in da FunkhousePresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 4, 2010 Feva In Da Funkhouse is a live band determined to put the urban swagger of soul music back in to Hip-Hop Culture. Their first live band album Hip-Hop Nationalism: Tha Manifesto is a lush hybrid of original grooves that challenges the quality of music the industry is currently producing. By fusing witty thought-provoking lyricism and musical arrangements with grassroots styles of funk, silky soul, reggae, reggaeton, rock, jazz, and hip-hop, Feva In Da Funkhouse manages to rescue the... | SBL Entertainment | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
Old GhostPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge September 4, 2010 After moving to Sacramento in 1989 and experiencing racism and social injustice on both sides of the coast, Old Ghost desired to know more about the roots of the society he lived in. Taking to the likes of Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, 2Pac, Public Enemy, X-Clan, Brand Nubian and Rakim and being inspired by people such as Che, Malcom X, Marcus Garvey, Angela Davis, Huey P. Newton, along with many others, he began a long road towards empowerment and... | Blue Lamp Lounge | 09/04/10 | Sacramento |
The Silent ComedyPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides September 5, 2010 The Silent Comedy began casually in 2005 as a side project of the Post-Punk group, Dehra Dun. Started as a recording project for songwriting brothers J. John and J. Benjamin, the band quickly gained steam as word of their energetic live show spread.
Eventually Dehra Dun went by the wayside, and the brothers focused their efforts fully on The Silent Comedy. Since that time they have grown to playing consistently sold-out hometown... | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/05/10 | Sacramento |
The Lew Fratis TrioPresented by The Torch Club at The Torch Club August 3-September 7, 2010 Lew Fratis Trio is a combination of Lew Fratis, Kenny Nichols and Dave Garrity and you get very passionate trio that will leave you wanting more. Their energetic styles on stage provide a show that is sure to electrify any crowd and leave them wanting more. | The Torch Club | 08/03/10-
09/07/10 | Sacramento |
HelmetPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 8, 2010 In 1989, Page Hamilton co-founded the New York-based Helmet, fusing Zeppelinesque riffing with a vehement post-hardcore precision, augmented by dense chords and offbeat time signatures based in Hamilton’s formal jazz training. The combination was that rarest of visionary creations.
Seeing Eye Dog, Helmet’s seventh album, is one of the band’s most uncompromising and ambitious releases, embodying the classic and utterly unique Helmet sound and pushing it into... | SBL Entertainment | 09/08/10 | Sacramento |
Mason JenningsPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 9, 2010 Mason Jennings is a pop-folk singer-songwriter well known for his simple yet catchy melodies, intimate lyrics, literary and historical themes, and distinct voice. | SBL Entertainment | 09/09/10 | Sacramento |
Junior KellyPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 10, 2010 Tall, dreadlocked Junior Kelly is a devout Rastafarian on a serious musical mission which is manifested through the quality of his contemplative lyrics, the diversity of his substantial subject matter and his inspirational delivery. Born in Kingston 13, Junior was raised in nearby Spanish Town. Throughout his childhood, he was surrounded by music, his grandfather and father both played banjo, his mother sang in the Church and his oldest brother Jim was a popular Deejay with the Kilamanjaro... | SBL Entertainment | 09/10/10 | Sacramento |
| Fascination | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/11/10 | Sacramento |
!!! (Chk Chk Chk)Presented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 13, 2010 !!! is an American dance-punk band from Sacramento that formed in Autumn 1996. The band’s name was inspired by the subtitles of the movie The Gods Must Be Crazy, in which the mouth-clicking sounds of the Bushmen were represented as “!”. Chk Chk Chk is the most common pronunciation, but they could just as easily be called Bam Bam Bam, Uh Uh Uh, Pew Pew Pew, etc. etc. etc.
Based in Sacramento, Portland, and New York City, their debut full-length... | SBL Entertainment | 09/13/10 | Sacramento |
Be Brave Bold RobotPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides September 13, 2010 Hailing from Sacramento,Be Brave Bold Robot is a collection of people, ranging from one (1) to eight (8), who are known to joyfully weep wispy ghost tears of music in any given area where they might happen to find themselves being allowed to be, for the enjoyment of people who might happen to be mulling around said given area, wondering what to do with themselves for that particular time being.
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| Jerry Perry Presents | 09/13/10 | Sacramento |
AA BondyPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 14, 2010 A.A. Bondy is actually the birth name (the initials stand for Auguste Arthur) of Scott Bondy, the former lead singer of Birmingham, AL’s Southern grunge darlings Verbena. After Verbena broke up in 2003, Bondy retreated to a Catskills home in Palenville in upstate New York and in time began writing songs again, emerging with a stripped-down indie folk sound. He recorded and mixed his debut album, American Hearts, at a barn near his home, releasing the project in 2007 on the... | SBL Entertainment | 09/14/10 | Sacramento |
YeltsinPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides September 16, 2010 Yeltsin (Rock): “Yeltsin are a solid band from Eugene. They sound sort of like a slightly punker Interpol, without all the posturing. The band isn't out there chasing the dream, trying to pen radio-friendly hits, or getting too experimental. Instead they fire it up, shoot back a couple of beers, talk some shit, and come back with tight, driving songs. Over the years, the members of Yeltsin have been in all sorts of indie... | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/16/10 | Sacramento |
Trombone Shorty & Orleans AvenuePresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 17, 2010 Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews is a trombone and trumpet player from New Orleans.
Troy Andrews is the younger brother of trumpeter and bandleader James Andrews and the grandson of singer and songwriter Jessie Hill. Growing up in New Orleans' Treme neighborhood, "Trombone Shorty" was participating in brass band parades as a child, carrying his trombone even before his arms were long enough to reach all the positions of the slide. Andrews was a bandleader by the age... | SBL Entertainment | 09/17/10 | Sacramento |
The Nickel SlotsPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides September 17, 2010 Listening to The Nickel Slots is like sitting around the campfire on a warm summer night. From the sentimental folk story to the foot-stomping, raucous sing-along, their alt-country rock songs make you nod in recollection of a long-lost memory or shared experience of pain, joy, heartache, love, hope, and redemption. Performing together since November 2008, the band has already built a devoted following in their home base of... | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/17/10 | Sacramento |
Red MeatPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides September 18, 2010 Carrying on the strong West Coast tradition of creating authentic country and western music with a sharp edge, the San Francisco based band Red Meat is dedicated to keeping honky tonk music fresh and alive. Formed in a garage in the Mission District in 1993, Red Meat takes its inspiration from the likes of Bakersfield legend Buck Owens, Patsy Cline, Hank Williams, Sr. and the Carter Family. They also count Gram Parsons as an influence... | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/18/10 | Sacramento |
Saddle Up & Ride It Out - A Solidarity Dance PartyPresented by Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center at Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center September 18, 2010 Join us for a "Saddle Up & Ride It Out" BBQ and Dance Party! We will be BBQ'ing tri-tip, chicken, and veggies with tons of salads and sides. After dinner, stay for country dancing under the stars with DJ Ingu Yun. There will be a Live Stud Auction, a 50/50 Raffle and much more.
Proceeds benefit: Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center, Capital Crossroads Gay Rodeo Association, and Capital City AIDS Fund. | Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center | 09/18/10 | Sacramento |
Katie Knipp BandPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 18, 2010 Katie Knipp is known for music that incorporates old blues, torch piano, and harmonica hungry alt country. See her play with a full band and special guest Jonny Keigwin. | SBL Entertainment | 09/18/10 | Sacramento |
Midnight PlayersPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 18, 2010 The Midnight Players are an R&B and Old School band based in Sacramento, California. Originally formed in 1977, founding members Raul Mejia (Lead Guitar), Michael Sellars (Keyboards), and Rudy Betancourt (Saxophones), remain intact as the group to this day continues to blast the R&B, old school and funk to audiences that love to party to the 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 2000s dance grooves.
Established as a household name in the Sacramento music scene, the Midnight Players have been... | SBL Entertainment | 09/18/10 | Sacramento |
Willie KPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 20, 2010 Raised on Maui, Willie Kahaiali`i (a.k.a. Willie K.) has been playing music and entertaining audiences since the age of 10. His father Manu Kahaiali`i, one of Hawaii's most respected musicians, recruited Willie and his brothers to perform in his band. From the very beginning, Willie was influenced by and exposed to a myriad of musical genres; from the Hawaiian, Jazz, and early R&B he heard at his father's side, to the sounds emanating from the radio and TV from musical giants such as... | SBL Entertainment | 09/20/10 | Sacramento |
Lou Reed & The Velvet Underground Tribute ShowPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides September 24, 2010 Lou Reed is an rock musician, songwriter, and photographer. He is best known as guitarist, vocalist, and principal songwriter of The Velvet Underground, and for his successful solo career, which spans several decades and crosses multiple genres. The Velvet Underground gained little mainstream attention during their career, but became one of the most influential bands of their era. As the Velvet Underground's main songwriter, Reed wrote about subjects of personal experience that rarely... | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/24/10 | Sacramento |
Pop FictionPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 24, 2010 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, deliver high-energy performances with fantastic choreography,... | SBL Entertainment | 09/24/10 | Sacramento |
Reverence at Club 21Presented by Club 21 at Club 21 July 24-September 25, 2010 Gothic, Industrial, Post Punk, EBM and Dark 80's dancing! Come swirl and stomp with DJs Panic, Chattnoir and friends as they spin your favorite goth club hits along with the latest and best in darker dance music! | Club 21 | 07/24/10-
09/25/10 | Sacramento |
Brass BedPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides September 25, 2010 Sunshine, sarcastic, and sullen, Brass Bed are a quartet of wide-eyed pop dreamers rifling through record bins and churning out recordings that double as rock and roll history lessons. Born and raised in Lafayette, Louisiana, their music elevates the unrestrained power pop of Big Star and the guitar heroics of Television with the 60's pop revivalism of bands like Dukes of the Stratosphear and the Elephant 6 collective. Their songs speak with a... | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/25/10 | Sacramento |
Tea Leaf GreenPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's September 25, 2010 Rock-n-roll jam band Tea Leaf Green hails from San Francisco. In June 2010 they released Looking West, their first studio album in 2 years. The release is a compilation of road-tested, fan favorite songs that the band has never recorded in the studio. The album marks a new chapter for Tea Leaf Green and represents the artistic and individual growth of the band since their formation more than a decade ago. | SBL Entertainment | 09/25/10 | Sacramento |
The Bitter HoneysPresented by Jerry Perry Presents at Old Ironsides September 30, 2010 The Bitter Honeys channel oldies, northen soul, girl group, and '60s vocal style and perform their own original songs.
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The Tender Cinders | Jerry Perry Presents | 09/30/10 | Sacramento |
Happy Hour with Johnny KnoxPresented by The Torch Club at The Torch Club August 21-October 30, 2010 Johnny "Guitar" Knox is a real bluesman. He helped define the blues scene in Sacramento. Johnny's a homeless man, a true-blue soul, and one of the finest acoustic blues guitarist living in the world today. | The Torch Club | 08/21/10-
10/30/10 | Sacramento |
Thursday Night Blues Jam at Vega's Nightclub & Sports Bar July 29-December 30, 2010 Come on down for killer blues in Old Sac’s best kept secret--Vega’s Nightclub & Sports Bar--and enjoy a blues jam open to all jammers. Come on down and have a blast! | | 07/29/10-
12/30/10 | Sacramento |
Karaoke NightPresented by TownHouse Lounge at TownHouse Lounge March 4, 2009-June 25, 2011 It's Karaoke time at the TownHouse Lounge! Every Wednesday and Saturday Great crowd, great singers, great songbook, great bartenders, great location! Bartenders are Kristen (wednesday) and Jimbo (saturday)
KJ is Michael: If you have any questions or specific song titles you are looking to sing, email me at michaelplewe@yahoo.com
Bring your friends for some great fun and singing! | TownHouse Lounge | 03/04/09-
06/25/11 | Sacramento |
Lipstick!!Presented by Shaun Slaughter's Events at Old Ironsides April 20, 2010-July 26, 2011 Tuesday nights host the popular & packed Lipstick indie rock, pop, and electronic dance party with DJs Shaun Slaughter and Roger Carpio. It's been around for 10 years and, at the time it was created it was the only party of it's kind in Sacramento (Still is!)...and the DJs pride themselves on bringing tons of super new indie gems plucked from all over the place and blending them with indie classics, motown & vintage rock tracks for hundreds every Tuesday.
We have tons of... | Shaun Slaughter's Events | 04/20/10-
07/26/11 | Sacramento |
Swing DancingPresented by Midtown Stomp at Eastern Star Ballroom July 23, 2010-July 29, 2011 Midtown Stomp offers swing dancing every Friday night at the Eastern Star Ballroom. Join our beginning swing dancing lesson from 8pm-9pm and dance from 9pm-Midnight. Our lessons are social and have the option of rotating partners. The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, and you're sure to meet new people and have a great time. You don't need a partner! | Midtown Stomp | 07/23/10-
07/29/11 | Sacramento |
Open Mic NightPresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides August 4, 2010-August 3, 2011 Wednesdays are our long running Open Mic with host Lare Crawley. | Old Ironsides | 08/04/10-
08/03/11 | Sacramento |
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