The boldest bass: How Sacramento’s Gabe Nelson went from a famous band to his new life prolonging the magic
The deep rhythm behind Cake, current bassist for the Katie Knipp Band, on his upcoming Nov. 6 show at The Sofia – and on never…
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Photo gallery: The Who’s show in Sacramento hit hard for every generation
Photographs by Sugarwolf Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center was filled with the sounds of legendary rock icons, The Who, last Wednesday night during the fall leg…
Photo gallery: KAROL G turns the heat up to high at Sacramento’s Golden 1 Center
Photographs by Sugarwolf Columbia-born artist KAROL G made a scheduled stop at Golden 1 Center this past Tuesday evening on the back leg of her…
The spirit of Ronnie James Dio is strong with these ones preparing to rock Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville on October 21
By Eddie Jorgensen For those lucky enough to catch Last In Line, a tribute to the late Ronnie James Dio, at the downtown Goldfield location,…
Photo gallery: A muse-ing finish – Day 4 of Aftershock
Photographs by Sugarwolf The fourth and final day of Aftershock 2022 brought a bevy of talent to the stage, giving fans much to be thankful…
Photo Gallery: Roach and Romance – Day 3 of Aftershock
Photographs by Sugarwolf Day 3 of Aftershock featured a lineup of bands that kept the festival moving in high gear. My Chemical Romance gave a…
Photo gallery: Pyro and painted faces – Day 2 of Aftershock
Photographs by Sugarwolf The second day of the Aftershock Festival was marked by stunning pyrotechnics. KISS headlined the warm Saturday evening and delivered all the…
Monterey Jazz Festival 2022 marked a scorching return to form for California
By Michael Solomon If crowds and energy are any indicators, the 65th annual Monterey Jazz Festival concluded as a resounding success. The two-and-one-half-day outdoor Jazz…
Goldensky Country Music Fest in Discovery Park this weekend aims to begin a new tradition
By Sugarwolf The first annual GoldenSky Country Music Festival will take place at Discovery Park on October 15 & 16. The festival will include an…
Nor Cal thrashers heading to Reno’s Cargo Concert Hall with heavy mental comrades, Testament and Exodus on Oct. 14
By Eddie Jorgensen If the ‘Bay Area Strikes Back’ tour has proved anything both here in the U.S. and overseas, it’s that Death Angel’s style…
Punk god of 1984 returns to Sacramento to mince words and fill up your ear holes on Oct. 10
By Eddie Jorgensen Although most know Mr. Rollins for his brief tenure fronting punk rock greats, Black Flag, it’s his radio and internet presence along…
Photo gallery: Mac Sabbath drives-thru Midtown
Photo gallery by Sugarwolf Parody tribute band, Mac Sabbath, performed a flurry of heavy metal tracks for Goldfield patrons on Wednesday night. Led by founding member Ronald…
Michael Solomon’s visions bring the jazz above K Street
Tower Records personality’s stunning music photos on display through October 8 at Sacramento’s Russ Room By Casey Rafter Ascending the stairs, visitors to the loft…
Sonic review: Roger Waters drills Sacramento on the unreality of our current reality
Written by Eddie Jorgensen, with photographs by Sugarwolf After being stalled by the Covid pandemic and logistics issues for over two years, Roger Waters’ ‘This…
Brazil’s Krisiun prepare to demolish all in their wake during debut show at Roseville’s Goldfield Trading Post on Sept. 30
By Eddie Jorgensen Since the trio’s formation back in 1990, Porto Alegre, Brazil’s Krisiun have proven themselves one of the fastest and most ferocious metal…
Air guitarists unite! Joe Satriani to descend upon Stockton’s Bob Hope Theatre on Sept. 26
By Eddie Jorgensen It’s not just any guitarist who can claim they were a teacher to Steve Vai (Frank Zappa), Kirk Hammett (Metallica), Alex Skolnick…
BulletBoys prepare to rock Goldfield Trading Post in Roseville on Sept. 18
By Eddie Jorgensen When Los Angeles’ BulletBoys released their self-titled debut on Warner Bros. Records back in 1988, there was little doubt who this quartet…