Hozier brings way more than 'Church' to Sacramento
By Paul Piazza When Hozier played Ace of Spades last Wednesday, I honestly didn’t know what to expect from the sold-out crowd. Keep in mind,…
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Midtown Farmers Market gets an Unseen Heroes makeover
A new Midtown Farmers Market debuts Saturday, March 7. It’ll be amplified by Unseen Heroes, known for putting on hip, aesthetically-pleasing community events like GOOD:…
Dance Gavin Dance announces new record 'Instant Gratification'
On Friday, local post-hardcore staple Dance Gavin Dance announced the release of its sixth full-length, Instant Gratification, on Rise Records April 14. The 12-track album…
Irma Thomas, Lee Fields bring soul party to Mondavi Center
By Paul Piazza Irma Thomas, the “Soul Queen of New Orleans,” turns 74 in a little over a week—fittingly, during Mardi Gras. For most of…
Jeff Bridges abides Crest crowds with chill vibes
By Kimberly Brown There’s no bar. At the Crest Theatre last Thursday night, there to see Jeff Bridges and band, the Abiders, it’s the first…
High Sierra Music Festival announces lineup: String Cheese Incident, Joe Russo's Almost Dead, Galactic
High Sierra released some of its 25th annual festival lineup today. The four-day affair takes places up in beautiful, forested Quincy every Fourth of July…
Autumn Sky's first album to explore the female psyche
Photo by Daniel Dare Searching for inspiration, Autumn Sky dove into the stories of Psyche, the Greek Goddess of Soul. “Her journey is basically the…
Eat fancy for $31: Dine Downtown kicks off Thursday
For local foodies who can’t afford to splurge at restaurants too often, Dine Downtown Restaurant Week might just be the most joyful time of the…
Cold-pressed juice bar Liquidology opening Saturday
Just in time for your New Year’s resolutions, Liquidology is set to open Saturday, Jan. 3 in East Sacramento. The cold-pressed juice shop was supposed…
TBD delivers cool vibes, killer beats on New Year's Eve
The first song of 2015 was “Heads Will Roll” by the Yeah Yeah Yeahs. At least it was for the 1,500 people rocking out at…
New Year's Eve in Sacramento: a last-minute, cheapo's guide
If you’re like any of my friends, you are completely scrambling right now to figure out your New Year’s Eve plans. Alright, alright. I hear…
TBD NYE block party map, schedule and expectations
It’s New Year’s Eve, and midtown is already buzzing in anticipation of TBD Fest’s block party tonight. The event is completely sold out. No more…
VolksWaffle to open brick-and-mortar Belgian waffle kiosk in Carmichael
Courtesy of Volkswaffle Terry Jeske’s VolksWaffle is a staple at food truck events, farmer’s markets and big local festivals. And in mid- to late-January, fans…
James Cavern & The Council plays its last show on New Year's Eve
Photo by Kyle Monk James Cavern & The Council is already breaking up. Pretty huge bummer for anyone who has seen Cavern’s short-lived, indie soul…
Ace of Spades owners take over The Boardwalk
We’ve all known for a while now that Ace of Spades owners Eric Rushing and Bret Bair have been searching for a complement to their…
The Grouch & Eligh bring DIY holiday spirit to Ace of Spades
By Paul Piazza Ace of Spades was the scene for the River City’s most notable independent hip-hop holiday show last week. While it wasn’t quite…
Dr. Bob's vegan, gluten-free doughnuts barely resemble doughnuts
Dr. Bob’s doughnuts are vegan, gluten-free and steamed. They are round, but there’s no hole in the center. A heart is stamped in its place…