December 3 show in Sacramento highlights a rare nomad jazz legacy that’s gaining increased recognition It’s the music of mystery. Guitars brought it to life…
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With big Nov. 20 show approaching, third-generation owner Marina Texeira keeps the torch alight for the Capital’s music scene. By Casey Rafter While on a…
Local musicians jump into the fray again with big Halloween night show at Harlow’s With live music selling out large-scale festivals and filling independent venues…
Venue owners, promoters and performers see a chasm between leadership’s claims and city staff’s tactics, while talk of Sacramento being ‘the next Austin’ seems like…
Southerner with one foot in the Sierra foothills copes with being cut-off from a cherished place By Casey Rafter The reek of smoke lingers in…
Mick Martin has become a sage of raw wisdom for Capital City musicians: ‘When they’re going through moments of self-doubt, kick them in the ass.’…
SpaceWalker releases new album, plays hometown Aug. 6 at Russ Room By Casey Rafter Echoes filled an otherwise empty room as the cosmic, one-woman show…
By Casey Rafter Spicy guitar echoes and tambourine shimmers trickle down a slope of Nevada City as Kevin Welch and Alex Calatayud hone their craft…
Sacramento writer sees attention, promising sales around his unlikely pitch for a maligned musical genre By Casey Rafter Joyful horns, bass and guitars flowed…
The unorthodox performer Blind Lemon Peel gets his footing in the Capital Region By Chris Elliott Blind Lemon Peel is a Sacramento newcomer, but he…