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Ace of Spades

Opened in February 2011, Ace of Spades is a premiere all-ages live music venue in Downtown Sacramento's R Street District. Come enjoy a show no matter what age you are and have dinner or some snacks while you have a cocktail in one of Ace of Spades' four bars.

Ace of Spades is located in the space that formerly held Venue Nightclub & the Empire Events Center.

At-a-
Glance

Contact Info

Ace of Spades

1417 R St.
Sacramento, CA 95811

Phone: Tickets: (916) 930-0220 | Email | Official Website

Admission:
Varies
Map

Full map and directions
Parking Info

Parking across the street $10
Parking garage on 16th & R St. $10
Parking on the street after 6pm Free

Light Rail: Stop #7032 16th Street Station
Accessibility Services
Technical Specs

From Reno: 1. 80W to I-5 S (SF) 2. Exit 16th St. 3. Left on R St. Parking to your left.
From SF: 1. I-5 N (Sac) 2. Exit 15th St. 3. Left on X St. 4. Left on 16th 5. Left on R St. Parking to your left.

Current Events

05/26/12

Winds of Plague
Ace of Spades

Upcoming Events

05/27/12	Mishka & Anuhea Ace of Spades Mishka & Anuhea at Ace of Spades May 27, 2012 Mishka had a unique childhood and extraordinary upbringing. Born to a Bermudian father and Nova Scotian mother, he grew up on his family’s boat, sailing from island to island in the Caribbean. A child of the islands, it was almost inevitable that he’d be drawn to reggae, Rastafari, and the natural mystic that inhabits his music and his soul. With a delicate balance of fragility, strength, and sass, Hawaiian born singer/songwriter Anuhea...
05/31/12	Hed 2 Head Tour: Hed PE & Mushroomhead Ace of Spades Hed 2 Head Tour: Hed PE & Mushroomhead at Ace of Spades May 31, 2012 Hed PE, also known as (hed) Planet Earth and stylized as (hed) p.e., is a rock band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1994, the band performs a style of music which it refers to as "G-punk", a fusion of punk rock and hip hop. After releasing three albums on Jive Records, Hed PE left the label to record independently, eventually signing with Suburban Noize Records in 2006. To date, they have released eight studio albums, one live album and two compilation...
06/01/12	Suicidal Tendencies Ace of Spades Suicidal Tendencies at Ace of Spades June 1, 2012 Legendary Southern California skate/punk band Suicidal Tendencies bring their brand of thrash metal to Ace of Spades. From their beginging in the early 80's, the Suicidal Tendencies have been influencing bands such as Rancid and Metallica. Also performing: -Strife -Stepchild -Kill The Precedent
06/02/12	Yo Gotti Ace of Spades Yo Gotti at Ace of Spades June 2, 2012 He’s been called “The Next Jeezy.” He’s a street rapper who makes hood anthems with the potential to reach the masses, like Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Plies before him. That’s right, Yo Gotti is one of the hottest rappers in the streets, with some of the highest quality music. His street albums make serious noise without a major push, he stays on the road performing paid shows. Also performing: -Gaudy Boyz -Fr3e Boys -The ONFC
06/03/12	Leftover Crack Ace of Spades Leftover Crack at Ace of Spades June 3, 2012 Political punk band Leftover Crack deliver their message through ear damaging yet melodic hardcore music. Also performing: -Apathy Cycle -Another Damn Disappointment -The Scowndrolls -The Aberzombies
06/08/12	Dredg Ace of Spades Dredg at Ace of Spades June 8, 2012 Dredg is a rock group formed in 1993 in Los Gatos, California. The band consists of vocalist Gavin Hayes, guitarist Mark Engles, bassist Drew Roulette, and drummer Dino Campanella. Not unlike other rock groups, sometimes the members display self-created paintings in concert and on album sleeves. Also performing: -Hands Like Houses -Life In 24 Frames -Tragic Culture
06/09/12	Mickey Avalon Ace of Spades Mickey Avalon at Ace of Spades June 9, 2012 Mickey Avalon’s life story plays out like an episode of VH1′s Behind The Music, marred by personal tragedy, triumphs and immense pain. Using his life experiences as fuel for his intense rhymes, Mickey Avalon is now inviting listeners to step into his world of debauchery with the release of his sophomore studio album, Loaded, on April 24. Also performing: -Milli Naires -Dirt -Rock & Rhyme -K-Ottic
06/15/12	Havenside Ace of Spades Havenside at Ace of Spades June 15, 2012 Havenside is a band that you can not help but notice. Formed in 2006 by Brandon Wells, Havenside began to leave their mark on Sacramento’s hardcore music scene. After their first full length album, Lost and Departed, the band experienced drastic changes. Having added a new drummer and guitarist, they came together as a powerful band who have transformed their sound into something remarkably powerful and solid. Havenside’s live performances are a one of a kind experience, packed...
06/16/12	Damage Over Time Ace of Spades Damage Over Time at Ace of Spades June 16, 2012 Damage Over Time is a harcore/metal/rock band from Sacramento, California. Also performing: -Drop S7ven -Serpent & Seraph -egoStall -Neckrocyst -From Cities To Salt
06/17/12	My Darkest Days Ace of Spades My Darkest Days at Ace of Spades June 17, 2012 My Darkest Days is a Canadian rock band based in Toronto, consisting of lead singer Matt Walst, lead guitarist Sal Costa, Bassist Brendan McMillan, Drummer Doug Oliver, and keyboardist Reid Henry. They were discovered by Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, who signed them to his record label, 604 Records. Also performing: -Allinaday -Fair Struggle -Overwatch
06/19/12	Mayer Hawthorne Ace of Spades Mayer Hawthorne at Ace of Spades June 19, 2012 Mayer Hawthorne grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, just outside of Detroit, and vividly remembers, as a child, driving with his father and tuning the car radio in to the rich soul and jazz history the region provided. “Most of the best music ever made came out of Detroit,” claims the singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, who counts Isaac Hayes, Leroy Hutson, Mike Terry, and Barry White among his influences, but draws the most inspiration from the music of Smokey Robinson,...
06/22/12	Arden Park Roots Ace of Spades Arden Park Roots at Ace of Spades June 22, 2012 Arden Park Roots is quickly becoming a common name in the huge California rock/reggae scene, a scene which seems to be spreading all over the country. It was evident as their tours got longer and further away in 2009 and 2010. And their second full-length album No Regrets In The Garden Of Weeden, just released on July 9th, 2010 is making huge waves as these herbal advocates mix many styles to create a fresh new sound. They have 5 major awards under their belt including the Sacshows...
06/28/12	Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band Ace of Spades Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band at Ace of Spades June 28, 2012 An ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute band needs glitzy jackets, glittery gloves and 80’s regalia. It must pay studious attention to the intricate details of every original groove and gravity-defying dance step. It must demonstrate a commitment to the unforgettable musical legacy the King of Pop left us. Beyond replaying MJ’s countless hits, an ultimate Michael Jackson tribute band must possess the ability to connect millions of people around the globe with each resurrection of our...
06/29/12	My Darkest Days Ace of Spades My Darkest Days at Ace of Spades June 29, 2012 Jonathan Monroe "Jonny" Craig is a Canadian-American singer. He is the current vocalist of Dance Gavin Dance and the former vocalist of Emarosa and Ghost Runner on Third. He has an eponymous solo project, with which he has released one studio album and a live album to date. He was also a part of the supergroup, Isles & Glaciers. Craig bears the vocal range of a baritenor and his distinct type of soul-based singing has earned him a high amount of acclaim. Also...
07/05/12	Tonight We Unite Tour with The Casualties Ace of Spades Tonight We Unite Tour with The Casualties at Ace of Spades July 5, 2012 The Casualties are an American street punk band from New York City. The Casualties members aimed to return to what they viewed as the "golden era" of street punk, embodied by bands such as The Exploited, Charged GBH, which they believed had disappeared by 1985. During the early years, the lineup was stable. The initial lineup consisted of Colin and Jorge on vocals, Yureesh on drums, Hank on guitar, and Mark on bass. Colin stepped out for several months to finish his education...

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Current &
Upcoming Events

Current Events

05/26/12

Winds of Plague
Ace of Spades

Upcoming Events

05/27/12	Mishka & Anuhea Ace of Spades Mishka & Anuhea at Ace of Spades May 27, 2012 Mishka had a unique childhood and extraordinary upbringing. Born to a Bermudian father and Nova Scotian mother, he grew up on his family’s boat, sailing from island to island in the Caribbean. A child of the islands, it was almost inevitable that he’d be drawn to reggae, Rastafari, and the natural mystic that inhabits his music and his soul. With a delicate balance of fragility, strength, and sass, Hawaiian born singer/songwriter Anuhea...
05/31/12	Hed 2 Head Tour: Hed PE & Mushroomhead Ace of Spades Hed 2 Head Tour: Hed PE & Mushroomhead at Ace of Spades May 31, 2012 Hed PE, also known as (hed) Planet Earth and stylized as (hed) p.e., is a rock band from Huntington Beach, California. Formed in 1994, the band performs a style of music which it refers to as "G-punk", a fusion of punk rock and hip hop. After releasing three albums on Jive Records, Hed PE left the label to record independently, eventually signing with Suburban Noize Records in 2006. To date, they have released eight studio albums, one live album and two compilation...
06/01/12	Suicidal Tendencies Ace of Spades Suicidal Tendencies at Ace of Spades June 1, 2012 Legendary Southern California skate/punk band Suicidal Tendencies bring their brand of thrash metal to Ace of Spades. From their beginging in the early 80's, the Suicidal Tendencies have been influencing bands such as Rancid and Metallica. Also performing: -Strife -Stepchild -Kill The Precedent
06/02/12	Yo Gotti Ace of Spades Yo Gotti at Ace of Spades June 2, 2012 He’s been called “The Next Jeezy.” He’s a street rapper who makes hood anthems with the potential to reach the masses, like Young Jeezy, Rick Ross and Plies before him. That’s right, Yo Gotti is one of the hottest rappers in the streets, with some of the highest quality music. His street albums make serious noise without a major push, he stays on the road performing paid shows. Also performing: -Gaudy Boyz -Fr3e Boys -The ONFC
06/03/12	Leftover Crack Ace of Spades Leftover Crack at Ace of Spades June 3, 2012 Political punk band Leftover Crack deliver their message through ear damaging yet melodic hardcore music. Also performing: -Apathy Cycle -Another Damn Disappointment -The Scowndrolls -The Aberzombies
06/08/12	Dredg Ace of Spades Dredg at Ace of Spades June 8, 2012 Dredg is a rock group formed in 1993 in Los Gatos, California. The band consists of vocalist Gavin Hayes, guitarist Mark Engles, bassist Drew Roulette, and drummer Dino Campanella. Not unlike other rock groups, sometimes the members display self-created paintings in concert and on album sleeves. Also performing: -Hands Like Houses -Life In 24 Frames -Tragic Culture
06/09/12	Mickey Avalon Ace of Spades Mickey Avalon at Ace of Spades June 9, 2012 Mickey Avalon’s life story plays out like an episode of VH1′s Behind The Music, marred by personal tragedy, triumphs and immense pain. Using his life experiences as fuel for his intense rhymes, Mickey Avalon is now inviting listeners to step into his world of debauchery with the release of his sophomore studio album, Loaded, on April 24. Also performing: -Milli Naires -Dirt -Rock & Rhyme -K-Ottic
06/15/12	Havenside Ace of Spades Havenside at Ace of Spades June 15, 2012 Havenside is a band that you can not help but notice. Formed in 2006 by Brandon Wells, Havenside began to leave their mark on Sacramento’s hardcore music scene. After their first full length album, Lost and Departed, the band experienced drastic changes. Having added a new drummer and guitarist, they came together as a powerful band who have transformed their sound into something remarkably powerful and solid. Havenside’s live performances are a one of a kind experience, packed...
06/16/12	Damage Over Time Ace of Spades Damage Over Time at Ace of Spades June 16, 2012 Damage Over Time is a harcore/metal/rock band from Sacramento, California. Also performing: -Drop S7ven -Serpent & Seraph -egoStall -Neckrocyst -From Cities To Salt
06/17/12	My Darkest Days Ace of Spades My Darkest Days at Ace of Spades June 17, 2012 My Darkest Days is a Canadian rock band based in Toronto, consisting of lead singer Matt Walst, lead guitarist Sal Costa, Bassist Brendan McMillan, Drummer Doug Oliver, and keyboardist Reid Henry. They were discovered by Chad Kroeger of Nickelback, who signed them to his record label, 604 Records. Also performing: -Allinaday -Fair Struggle -Overwatch
06/19/12	Mayer Hawthorne Ace of Spades Mayer Hawthorne at Ace of Spades June 19, 2012 Mayer Hawthorne grew up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, just outside of Detroit, and vividly remembers, as a child, driving with his father and tuning the car radio in to the rich soul and jazz history the region provided. “Most of the best music ever made came out of Detroit,” claims the singer, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, who counts Isaac Hayes, Leroy Hutson, Mike Terry, and Barry White among his influences, but draws the most inspiration from the music of Smokey Robinson,...
06/22/12	Arden Park Roots Ace of Spades Arden Park Roots at Ace of Spades June 22, 2012 Arden Park Roots is quickly becoming a common name in the huge California rock/reggae scene, a scene which seems to be spreading all over the country. It was evident as their tours got longer and further away in 2009 and 2010. And their second full-length album No Regrets In The Garden Of Weeden, just released on July 9th, 2010 is making huge waves as these herbal advocates mix many styles to create a fresh new sound. They have 5 major awards under their belt including the Sacshows...
06/28/12	Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band Ace of Spades Who's Bad: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Band at Ace of Spades June 28, 2012 An ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute band needs glitzy jackets, glittery gloves and 80’s regalia. It must pay studious attention to the intricate details of every original groove and gravity-defying dance step. It must demonstrate a commitment to the unforgettable musical legacy the King of Pop left us. Beyond replaying MJ’s countless hits, an ultimate Michael Jackson tribute band must possess the ability to connect millions of people around the globe with each resurrection of our...
06/29/12	My Darkest Days Ace of Spades My Darkest Days at Ace of Spades June 29, 2012 Jonathan Monroe "Jonny" Craig is a Canadian-American singer. He is the current vocalist of Dance Gavin Dance and the former vocalist of Emarosa and Ghost Runner on Third. He has an eponymous solo project, with which he has released one studio album and a live album to date. He was also a part of the supergroup, Isles & Glaciers. Craig bears the vocal range of a baritenor and his distinct type of soul-based singing has earned him a high amount of acclaim. Also...
07/05/12	Tonight We Unite Tour with The Casualties Ace of Spades Tonight We Unite Tour with The Casualties at Ace of Spades July 5, 2012 The Casualties are an American street punk band from New York City. The Casualties members aimed to return to what they viewed as the "golden era" of street punk, embodied by bands such as The Exploited, Charged GBH, which they believed had disappeared by 1985. During the early years, the lineup was stable. The initial lineup consisted of Colin and Jorge on vocals, Yureesh on drums, Hank on guitar, and Mark on bass. Colin stepped out for several months to finish his education...

Past
Events

Past Events

05/25/12	Destruction Ace of Spades
05/24/12	The Real McKenzies Ace of Spades
05/21/12	Fear Factory Ace of Spades
05/19/12	*Fck the Scene: For the Love of Music** Ace of Spades
05/18/12	SacShows Presents: Soundcheck 29 Ace of Spades
05/16/12	The Supervillains Ace of Spades
05/12/12	Kid Ink & Kirko Bangz Ace of Spades
05/12/12	Kid Ink & Kirko Bangz Ace of Spades
05/11/12	Andre Nickatina Ace of Spades
05/08/12	Delta Spirit Ace of Spades
05/07/12	Imagine Dragons Ace of Spades
05/06/12	Curren$y Ace of Spades
05/03/12	E-40 Ace of Spades
05/01/12	Silversun Pickups Ace of Spades
04/29/12	Glow Sticks for Breakfast Tour Ace of Spades
04/28/12	All Shall Perish Ace of Spades
04/25/12	Tech N9ne: Hostile Takeover Tour Ace of Spades
04/22/12	Eve 6 Ace of Spades
04/21/12	Cali Swag District Ace of Spades
04/20/12	Roach Gigz Ace of Spades
04/19/12	Buzzcocks Ace of Spades
04/14/12	Kill The Precedent Ace of Spades
04/13/12	Iconoclast Robot Ace of Spades
04/08/12	Paper Diamond & Minnesota Ace of Spades
04/07/12	SacShows Presents: Soundcheck 28 Ace of Spades
04/06/12	Ozomatli & Cumbia Tokeson Ace of Spades
04/01/12	Eligh and Amp Live Ace of Spades
03/31/12	Heavy Fest: Local Music Showcase Ace of Spades
03/29/12	The Saw Doctors Ace of Spades
03/27/12	Orgy (CANCELED) Ace of Spades
03/25/12	For Today Ace of Spades
03/25/12	Soulfly Ace of Spades
03/24/12	SacShows Presents: Soundcheck 27 Ace of Spades
03/23/12	SacShows Presents: Soundcheck 26 Ace of Spades
03/21/12	Whitechapel Ace of Spades
03/20/12	Rehab Ace of Spades
03/17/12	2nd Annual St. Patrick's Day Party Ace of Spades
03/16/12	SacShows Presents: Soundcheck 25 Ace of Spades
03/15/12	MartyParty Ace of Spades
03/14/12	Street Dogs Ace of Spades
03/09/12	The Sick Tour with Chelsea Grin Ace of Spades
03/02/12	Soundcheck 23 Ace of Spades
03/01/12	J Boog Ace of Spades
02/25/12	The English Beat Ace of Spades
02/24/12	SacShows Presents: Jamie's Elsewhere Ace of Spades
02/21/12	Tomorrows Bad Seeds Ace of Spades
02/19/12	Mayday Parade Ace of Spades
02/18/12	SacShows Presents: Soundcheck 21 Ace of Spades
02/17/12	Testament Ace of Spades
02/13/12	Falling In Reverse Ace of Spades
02/12/12	The Expendables Winter Blackout Ace of Spades
02/11/12	Damage Over Time Ace of Spades
02/10/12	The Slackers Ace of Spades
02/09/12	Excision Ace of Spades
02/08/12	Mute Math Ace of Spades
02/03/12	††† (Crosses) Ace of Spades
01/28/12	Boondox Low Down and Dirty Tour Ace of Spades
01/27/12- 01/28/12	Tesla (NEW DATES) Ace of Spades
01/25/12	Allstar Weekend Ace of Spades
01/21/12	Hero's Last Mission & Taking's Not Stealing Ace of Spades
01/20/12	Concrete Blonde Ace of Spades
01/14/12	Smoov-e Live Ace of Spades
12/31/11	New Year's 2012 Bash with Mickey Avalon Ace of Spades
12/30/11	Wallpaper Ace of Spades
12/23/11	Rock for Tots 6 Ace of Spades
12/17/11	Streetlight Manifesto & Reel Big Fish Ace of Spades
12/16/11	Submerge Magazine's 100th Issue Party Ace of Spades
12/15/11	How the Grouch Stole Christmas Ace of Spades
12/11/11	Supersuckers Ace of Spades
12/09/11	Cage the Elephant Ace of Spades
12/08/11	Airborne Toxic Event Ace of Spades
12/04/11	Fair to Midland Ace of Spades
11/29/11	Trigger Hippy Ace of Spades
11/26/11	Dirt Nasty Ace of Spades
11/25/11	Arden Park Roots CD Release Ace of Spades
11/19/11	SacShows: Soundcheck 19 Ace of Spades
11/18/11	Sac Shows: Sacred City Infest 2 Ace of Spades
11/16/11	Whitechapel Ace of Spades
11/13/11	Blessthefall Ace of Spades
11/12/11	Black Veil Brides Ace of Spades
11/11/11	Thrash & Burn Tour 2011 Ace of Spades
11/09/11	Miss May I & Pierce The Veil Ace of Spades
11/07/11	Minus The Bear Ace of Spades
11/06/11	Thrice Ace of Spades
11/05/11	Kill The Precedent Ace of Spades
11/04/11	Cavalera Conspiracy Ace of Spades
11/03/11	Iration Ace of Spades
11/02/11	Mastodon Ace of Spades
11/01/11	Method Man Ace of Spades
10/30/11	Of Mice & Men Ace of Spades
10/29/11	Alesana Ace of Spades
10/28/11	Matt Nathanson Ace of Spades
10/24/11	Tech N9ne: The Lost Cities Tour Ace of Spades
10/22/11	Zed's Dead Ace of Spades
10/21/11	The English Beat & Special Guests Ace of Spades
10/20/11	DJ Mimosa Ace of Spades
10/17/11	Crush 'em All Tour Ace of Spades
10/15/11	The Winter Formal Ace of Spades
10/14/11	Movie Premiere: The Art of Flight Ace of Spades
10/10/11	Panic! at the Disco Ace of Spades