Gallery: Billy Strings shows Sacramento why he’s a top pick
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf The sound of bluegrass filled the Golden 1 Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 4, when Billy Strings brought his five-piece band…
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California musical greatness: Capturing the 2023 Monterey Jazz Festival in words and pictures
Story and photographs by Michael Solomon The 66th annual Monterey Jazz Festival kicked off in late September with a powerful performance by trumpeter and composer…
On the eve of her Oct. 12 show at Golden 1 Center, a Sacramento music writer recalls working with Pink in her early days
By Eddie Jorgensen Back in 1999, I was Pink’s BMG distribution representative and involved with promoting her debut record on Laface / Arista records, “Can’t Take Me…
Forever Goldrush brings the full lunar flush with new ‘Moonflowers,’ album release party Oct. 14 in Rancho
By Casey Sexton Forever Gold Rush has certainly come a long way since their formation in 1997, and their latest studio album, “Moonflowers,” is a…
Gallery: Arctic Monkeys’ British invasion at Sacramento’s Golden 1
By words and photographs Sugarwolf The British rock band Arctic Monkeys performed at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, Sept. 27 in support of the release…
Sacramento Philharmonic director talks teaming up with Harry Potter for performances on Oct. 6 & 7
By Eddie Jorgensen It’s been 22 years since the Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone was released in theaters across the globe. The fantasy series…
Nevada County’s annual Celtic festival returns for three days of music, dancing and mental escape Sept. 29 thru Oct. 1
By Eddie Jorgensen Now in its 25th year of bringing national and international acts to the Sierra foothills, the KVMR Celtic Festival is back for…
Jethro Tull brings ‘The Seven Decades’ tour to Lincoln on Sept. 29
By Eddie Jorgensen Formed in England in 1967, Jethro Tull has since amassed an immense body of work that’s caused it to headline myriad festivals…
Free Sacramento recording studio provides creative outlet for homeless youth
Creation District Records offers free recording sessions in professional studio space for youth By Marybeth Bizjak Cain Azazel has just finished recording a beat at…
Five-time Grammy award-winning Snarky Puppy returns to Mondavi Center on Sept. 21
By Eddie Jorgensen The music collective Snarky Puppy is knee-deep in its Fall tour to support a new record, ‘Empire Central.’ Led by bassist and…
Photo gallery: 50 Cent takes victory lap in Sacramento on ‘Final Lap’ Tour
Photographs and words by Sugarwolf East Coast rapper Curtis Jackson, better known as 50 Cent, sold out Golden 1 Center Monday night on the last…
Dire Straits Legacy hits Sacramento’s Crest Theatre for one night only on Sept. 16
By Eddie Jorgensen Grammy award-winning Dire Straits’ bandleader Mark Knopfler hasn’t toured under that moniker since the ‘On Every Street’ tour in 1992, and officially…
Creativity in the Capital: Anthony Krutzkamp and Romi Sunga on the importance of connecting with audiences, the artistic economy and what it means to be ‘made in Sac’
By Casey Rafter Anthony Krutzkamp is the artistic and executive director of the Sacramento Ballet, established in 1954. Sac Ballet is known best for its…
Essay: Jimmy Buffett was an existentialist
By Holly Calderone If we ever needed more proof of Oscar Wilde’s adage, “Life imitates art far more than art imitates life,” it would be…
Photo gallery: Back to (old) school night with Snoop at Sacramento’s Golden 1
Photographs and report by Sugarwolf Golden 1 Center played host to Snoop Dogg’s High School Reunion Tour on Friday, August 25th. The event drew a…
Photo gallery: Duran Duran rides new wave of success with Future Past Tour
Words and Photographs by Sugarwolf Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Duran Duran brought their ‘Future Past’ arena tour to The Golden 1 Center…
Music movement: Local businesses are partnering with artists to jazz up Sacramento’s music scene
By Cathy Cassinos-Carr Jazz has deep roots in Sacramento. For 44 years, the city played host to a massive jazz festival, traditionally held over Memorial…