Gallery: Mary J. Blige brings real love and ‘Gratitude’ to Sacramento’s Golden 1
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf The “Queen of Hip Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige, held court at Golden 1 Center on Saturday, March 8, with…
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50 years of cheers this St. Paddy’s Day at Sacramento’s Fox & Goose
A toast to five decades of celebrating Irish tradition at one of Downtown’s oldest pubs By Steph Rodriguez Fox & Goose is painting Sactown green…
8 Sacramento events to experience in March
By Steph Rodriguez March is buzzing with live music echoing from every corner of Sacramento’s tight-knit music scene. Jenny Don’t and the Spurs ride into…
Gulf Coast on the West Coast: Sacramento Mardi Gras seasons hits crescendo March 1 with the Krewe of Kings and Queens Parade and party
On a winter morning in Oak Park, Joseph Thomas was clearly feeling the spirit. It was King’s Day, or ‘the Epiphany,’ which in Thomas’ hometown…
Masks out and harlequin hallowing: Shannon McCabe’s Mardi Gras Ball on March 1 will be a Gothic night of music, costumes, burlesque and revelry
After rumors of vampires traveled beyond Europe’s wooded mountain-scapes and decedent old world cities, they settled along the banks of the Mississippi River at the…
Looking for music lessons in Sacramento? Consider these factors.
By Cathy Cassinos Looking to start music lessons? It might not be as easy as do-re-mi. Googling “music lessons in Sacramento” spits out endless results,…
8 Sacramento events to experience in February
By Steph Rodriguez Music is the pulse of February in Sacramento. From Omaha darlings Cursive, whose indie/post-hardcore bangers have made a lasting impression on listeners…
The sixties sparkle again throughout February at Off Broad Street’s ‘Beehive’ in Nevada City
This February, musical lovers can make the short trek to Nevada City and take a trip back to the 1960s with “Beehive” at off Broad…
Daniel I. Paulson embraces his curiosity through choral music in Sacramento
By Justine Chahal Daniel I. Paulson grew up with a musical family, singing since he was a child in his kindergarten classroom in Tracy. As…
Hangout Gigs goes hi-fi and vinyl as Solving Sac hosts live DJ event, zine release, on Feb. 18
Latest music and live podcast recording will happen at Legend Has It The Solving Sacramento journalism collaborative recently explored what it means for the…
Sacramento’s MusicLandria grows as a hub for local musicians
By Seth Sandronsky On a Sunday afternoon, Rafael Lopez works on a synthesizer and drum machine inside MusicLandria’s Makerspace. The space features electronic equipment for…
The role of ‘third spaces’ in keeping all-ages music alive in Sacramento
By Rachel Leibrock Ruby Copher was 15 the first time she played for a crowd. It was the summer of 2021 at Swabbies on the…
8 Sacramento events to experience in January
By Steph Rodriguez January is packed with an eclectic mix of live music, horrifying film festivals and enough anime and gamer fandoms to pack the…
Kendrick Lamar’s surprise release ‘GNX’ keeps it all the way L.A.
Lamar’s different approach results in an instant west coast classic By Chris D. Johnson Kendrick Lamar caught the world by surprise by releasing his newest…
Cosmic Roots takes center stage at Solving Sacramento’s latest Hangout Gigs live at the Torch Club on Dec. 17
The Solving Sacramento journalism collaborative will host another live version of its Hangout Gigs, returning again to the tried-and-true Sacramento music escape of The Torch…
8 Sacramento events to experience in December
By Steph Rodriguez Sacramento is rocking around the clock this holiday season with a variety of festive shows even the Grinch in your family can…
Sacramento percussionist Jay Myers on the power of music
By Sena Christian Like many small town athlete-musicians, Jay Myers’ halftimes during his high school football games were busy. He would rush to remove his…