| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | Lantz LazwellPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 17, 2012 Lantz Lazwel grew up in Sacramento, where he started his career playing with rock bands in high school. His first band, Pimptations, were discovered by local legend Frank Hannon of Tesla. However, the band was young and unwilling to sign a contract, and so they went their separate ways. Lantz then went on to become one of the driving forces in the Sacramento music scene. Through the support of fans and critics he has received several Sacramento Music Award nominations.
| Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/17/12 | Sacramento |
FruitionPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club May 17, 2012 With a focus on the West Coast, Fruition has played most major venues in Portland (The Crystal Ballroom, The Roseland, The Wonder Ballroom, and the Doug Fir,) the Great American Music Hall in San Francisco, the Mystic Theater in Petaluma, the Tractor Tavern in Seattle, and the Oregon Brewer’s Fest. The band headlined both late-night sets at Northwest String Summit in 2011.
Through the years they’ve had the privilege to play with the likes of Vince Herman and Andy Thorne... | Torch Club | 05/17/12 | Sacramento |
Thursday Acoustic with X TrioPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club May 17, 2012 The X Trio specializes in playing a variety of jazz and bluegrass standards using flavors developed through their extensive experience playing together and with many other well-known musicians.
Multi-instrumentalist Sean Barfly plays mandolin, fiddle, five string banjo, steel guitar, and guitar. Sean has played with countless bluegrass and country bands and has been involved in many regional picking and fiddling competitions.
Rick Zamora, a Northern California guitar... | Torch Club | 05/17/12 | Sacramento |
Renegade a Tribute to Styx and the Great Rock ClassicsPresented by Renegade a Tribute to Styx and the Great Rock Classics May 18, 2012 Renegade returns to Orangevale Pow Wow Days with a new line up, new music and a new show. You will want to bring your family and friends for this performance which will include the hits of Styx along with covers from Journey, Kansas, Edgar Winter, REO Speedwagon, Boston, Night Ranger, Doobie Brothers, The Beatles, and much more. | Renegade a Tribute to Styx and the Great Rock Classics | 05/18/12 | Orangevale |
Corazón de México (Heart of Mexico): Compañía Mazatlán Bellas Artes' Ballet FolkloricoPresented by Instituto Mazatlan Bellas Artes and Three Stages at Folsom Lake College at Three Stages Performing Arts Center May 18, 2012 One of California’s highly regarded Mexican folkdance companies, Compañia Mazatlán Bellas Artes (CMBA) is bringing their folkloric dance spectacle to Three Stages Performing Arts Center in Folsom, CA .
Under the artistic direction of 2011 Maestro Award winner Steven Valencia, twenty-six exceptional young dancers (ages 16-30) and a live Latin American music ensemble present a passionate rendition of Mexican culture and heritage, both past and present. For... | Instituto Mazatlan Bellas Artes | 05/18/12 | Folsom |
Crow CanyonPresented by Jerry Perry May 18, 2012 Crow Canyon, the highly talented, revved-up trio rock band of Davis 9th graders (Riley Donahue, Nathan Puckett, and Drew Thomsen), will rock Luigi's Slice in Downtown Davis. Also playing is the newly re-grouped band, Under the Indecisive.
Come get pizza and listen to some great music. | Jerry Perry | 05/18/12 | Davis |
50 Watt HeavyPresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides May 18, 2012 Come out and enjoy a performace by rock musicians 50 Watt Heavy.
Also performing:
-Bright Faces
-Blossom Rock | Old Ironsides | 05/18/12 | Sacramento |
Joel the Band: Billy Joel TributePresented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K May 18, 2012 Joel the Band is the premier rock and roll Billy Joel cover band on the West Coast. The band performs Billy Joel's timeless repertoire as well as original musical works. They are blazing hot and will have you on your feet rocking out. | Marilyn's on K | 05/18/12 | Sacramento |
Pailer & FratisPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club May 18, 2012 Jimmy Pailer is known as one of the most influential and talented blues guitarists in Northern California. He has been perfecting his craft for many years and it truly shows. Jimmy attracts attention wherever he plays because of his unique style and entertaining stage presence.
Lew Fratis' energetic style on stage provides a show that is sure to electrify any crowd and leave them wanting more. | Torch Club | 05/18/12 | Sacramento |
SacShows Presents: Soundcheck 29Presented by SacShows Presents at Ace of Spades May 18, 2012 SacShows presents an evening of local music with Soundcheck 29, featuring performances by Prime D, The Somebody's, Zeroclient, Ballistic Burnout, Chicks With Picks & To Our Legends. | SacShows Presents | 05/18/12 | Sacramento |
Keyboard Conversations with Jeffrey Siegel: Russian RapturePresented by Three Stages at Folsom Lake College and Capital Public Radio at Three Stages Performing Arts Center May 19, 2012 Following his well-received recital in 2011, Jeffrey Siegel is back with a four-concert series of performances at Three Stages. Mixing virtuosic performance with lively commentary on the great composers. Jeffrey Siegel has everything: massive technique, musical sensitivity and character, wide tonal resources, immense reserves of power, and the ability to communicate.
Jeffrey Siegel will be playing the music of Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff, the soaring melodies and dance-like... | Three Stages at Folsom Lake College | 05/19/12 | Folsom |
Cyro Baptista: Banquet of the SpiritsPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Vanderhoef Studio Theatre May 16-May 19, 2012 Since arriving in the United States in 1980 from his native Brazil, Cyro Baptista has emerged as one of the foremost percussionists in the world. His endless sonic curiosity and intense rhythmic drive have spurred collaborations with everyone from Herbie Hancock and John Zorn to Yo-Yo Ma and Medeski Martin & Wood.
His Banquet of the Spirits trio features two equally adventurous musicians—multi-instrumentalist Shanir Blumenkranz (bass and oud) and jaw-dropping... | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 05/16/12-
05/19/12 | Davis |
Midnight PlayersPresented by Harlow's at Harlow's May 19, 2012 Midnight Players is known for their rockin R&B, old school and funk jams that audiences love to party to. Established as a household name in the Sacramento music scene, the Midnight Players have been attracting audiences to every kind of event and celebration imaginable, from opening for heavy hitting acts like WAR, The S.O.S. Band, Midnight Star, Tierra, Brenton Wood, The Bar Kays, Dazz Band, Club Nouveau, Zapp, Heatwave, Rose Royce, Lakeside and many others. | Harlow's | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
A Wicked GalaPresented by California Musical Theatre at Sacramento Convention Center May 19, 2012 Join the California Musical Theatre for a “wickedly” magic evening in Oz filled with gourmet food, live performances by featured soloists, a live auction with David Sobon Auctions, and dancing with your fellow “Ozians” to a live band.
Advance ticket patrons receive premium seating and name recognition in the Gala invitation.
Don’t miss it…you’ll be GREEN with envy.
Black tie optional. | California Musical Theatre | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Choral Concert: I Sing To You All DayPresented by Women's Choral Studio May 19, 2012 The Women's Choral Studio, a Sacramento-based chamber vocal ensemble under the direction of Catherine Fagiolo, celebrates its fourth spring performing season with a program of choral works with French, Spanish, and African-American influences.
Yo le Canto Todo el Dia!: I Sing to You All Day! features 19th century French music by composer Léo Delibes, African-American spirituals, the Spanish Ballades of American composer Eugene Butler, and other music capturing... | Women's Choral Studio | 05/19/12 | Folsom |
iFestPresented by Cordova Community Council May 19, 2012 Travel around the world without leaving home as the Rancho Cordova iFest International Festival returns to Village Green Park. The beautiful outdoor amphitheater is converted to the world’s stage featuring cultural performances from around the globe. Enjoy traditional Filipino music and dance, Indian Fusion, Middle Eastern dance, Mexican Folklorico, Scottish Highlands, and much more. Obsidian Butterfly will entrance you with their signature fire dance.
Kids, come and celebrate... | Cordova Community Council | 05/19/12 | Rancho Cordova |
2nd Annual Idol ShowPresented by Roseville Theatre Arts Academy at Roseville Theatre May 19, 2012 Roseville Theatre Arts Academy presents The 2nd Annual Idol Show. The annual fundraising event features raffle prizes, silent auction, and audience voting on the various performances. You decide the winner! There will be a wine, cheese, and an hors d’oeuvre reception. | Roseville Theatre Arts Academy | 05/19/12 | Roseville |
Down the Rabbit Hole at The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar May 19, 2012 Join The Red Rabbit Kitchen & Bar for “Down the Rabbit Hole,” part two of our three day grand opening celebration, and the only part open to the public. They will be circulating appetizers and giving out prizes to some of those lucky enough to attend. There will also be a variety of drink specials to showcase the craft cocktail focus of The Red Rabbit.
Because space is very limited ticket holders only are allowed to enter. The event is Alice in... | | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Steelin' Dan: Steely Dan Tribute BandPresented by SBL Entertainment at Harlow's May 19, 2012 This 10-piece band is well known for their ability to recreate the timeless music of Steely Dan in a way that is authentic and powerful. As winners of the 2011 SAMMIE Award ("Best Cover Band") as well as the 2008 Best of Sacramento Award, Steelin' Dan has a well deserved reputation for their unmatched musicianship and energizing stage show. | SBL Entertainment | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
23 ShadesPresented by Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K May 19, 2012 23 Shades is the newest project from acclaimed singer-songwriter Aaron Cuadra. The band’s honest and personal brand of rock ‘n’ roll boasts spacey ambience, meaningful lyrics, and memorable hooks imbued with a radio-ready edge. Cuadra’s refreshing originality is a rare find in an industry full of copycats and knockoffs of the “next big thing." 23 Shades defies the temptation to follow suit or worry about what's hip and new, while remaining catchy and... | Marilyn's on K | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Ron HackerPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club May 19, 2012 After teaching himself to play guitar, Ron Hacker met the late Yank Rachell, partner of Sleepy John Estes. Yank trained Ron on the finer points of Delta Blues, and they became life-long friends in the process.
The actor Peter Coyote helped Ron get his first gig in San Francisco at a neighborhood coffee shop. It wasn't long before Ron put together the Hacksaws and was tearing it up in clubs all over the San Francisco Bay Area.
Since then, Ron has played every major festival in... | Torch Club | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Gillian Underwood at Naked Lounge - Downtown May 19, 2012 As a musician and songwriter Gillian started out playing solo around Sacramento at open mics at Old I, Luna's, and the old Press Club back in the late '90s. A few years into it she formed a duo with Doug Vincent, called Rhyme nor Reason. It was just Gillian on guitar and vocals and Doug on bass. Sometime in the early 2000s she formed Starboard Bough with friends. SB was sort of a Fleetwood Mac bluegrass psychotropic music experiment. After they got all partied out, she went back to playing... | | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Breast Cancer Awareness Calender PhotoShoot & Fundraiser at The Cave May 19, 2012 Birds of a Feather and Stimulate Photography are Opposites Attract. Together with The Cave they will be hosting a Breast Cancer Awareness event revolving around a Calendar Photo Shoot. This is a charity fundraiser to support the Susan G Komen foundation.
This is a family friendly event! Come prepared to enjoy:
-Food by Williams BBQ
-Car Wash by RT's Details
-Vendors
-Live music
-Live Artist
-Kid's Zone
-and so much more! | | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Dead Set at Javalounge May 19, 2012 Commanding the attention of the local Sacramento music scene with each new performance, Dead Set (formerly Barrel Fever) brings strong, original rock-based themes and classic blues standards into their music with a framework of alluring vocals, rhythmic percussion, and powerful arrangements. The approach is fresh and charismatic, sometimes reminiscent of British invasion, with classic blues and a hint of grunge. Merging elements of wide ranging musical styles, the band powers out songs... | | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
Acoustic Blues with Johnny KnoxPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club May 19, 2012 Johnny "Guitar" Knox is a real blues man. He helped define the blues scene in Sacramento while living in the streets. True to himself and to his music his blues resonate straight from his soul. | Torch Club | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
F*ck the Scene: For the Love of MusicPresented by Ace of Spades at Ace of Spades May 19, 2012 Featuring the bands: Escalon, Some Seek Forgiveness, The Moth Anatomy, Citadel, Journal & They Call It Mercy. | Ace of Spades | 05/19/12 | Sacramento |
It Takes Two to TangoPresented by Sacramento Master Singers at First United Methodist Church May 19-May 20, 2012 Join the Sacramento Master Singers for their final concert of the 2011-2012 concert season, It Takes Two to Tango. The concert includes music written to evoke passion, such as choral setting of tangos from Argentina, and sultry love poems set to music by international composers and arrangers.
Which is more passionate: the tangos of Argentina or the choral works of Eric Whitacre? There’s no need to choose, because this program is replete with both! The... | Sacramento Master Singers | 05/19/12-
05/20/12 | Sacramento |
UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: Family ConcertPresented by Mondavi Center, UC Davis at Mondavi Center - Jackson Hall May 20, 2012 This program features Prokofiev’s Peter and the Wolf, with Provost Ralph Hexter as the narrator, and a work to be announced by the winner of the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra’s Concerto Competition. | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 05/20/12 | Davis |
Shalom-Salaam-Peace: Standing on Common GroundPresented by Sacramento Youth Symphony & Academy of Music and Congregation B'nai Israel at Congregation B'nai Israel May 20, 2012 The Premier Orchestra of the Sacramento Youth Symphony conducted by Maestro Michael Neumann will present two concerts entitled Shalom-Salaam-Peace: Standing on Common Ground. The concerts will include music from West Side Story and Fiddler on the Roof by Leonard Bernstein, Scheherazade by Rimsky-Korsakov, The Lord Bless You and Keep You by Peter Lutkin, and America the Beautiful by Samuel Ward.
Mr. Riad Abdel-Gawad, renowned Egyptian violinist... | Sacramento Youth Symphony & Academy of Music | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Choral Concert: I Sing To You All DayPresented by Women's Choral Studio at St. Michael's Episcopal Church May 20, 2012 The Women's Choral Studio, a Sacramento-based chamber vocal ensemble under the direction of Catherine Fagiolo, celebrates its fourth spring performing season with a program of choral works with French, Spanish, and African-American influences.
Yo le Canto Todo el Dia!: I Sing to You All Day! features 19th century French music by composer Léo Delibes, African-American spirituals, the Spanish Ballades of American composer Eugene Butler, and other music capturing... | Women's Choral Studio | 05/20/12 | Carmichael |
Antoniy Kakamakov, Guitar, CSUS Capistano HallPresented by Sacramento Guitar Society at Sacramento State (CSUS) - Capistrano Hall May 20, 2012 Don't miss! A one set solo recital by virtuoso Antoniy Kakamakov. A great way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Antoniy Kakamakov was born in 1985 in a family of professional violinists. He began studying the guitar at the age of ten with Milena Valtcheva, in his native country of Bulgaria. In 1997 he won first prize in the junior division of the International Classical Guitar Festival and Competition in Sinaia, Romania. The following year he won two first prizes in the junior divisions of... | Sacramento Guitar Society | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Smoke & Fire BBQ Competition for Sacramento City Fire Volunteer ReservesPresented by Del Paso Boulevard Partnership at Acacia Hall - Masonic Building May 20, 2012 Eight Sacramento City Fire Stations going head-to-head and helmet-to-helmet to produce the best BBQ. When the smoke clears...which team will be standing with the trophy and title "Best Ribs," "Best Tri-Tip," and "Best Overall"?
This is a fundraising event for Sacramento City Fire Volunteer Reserves.
The Funky Blue Devils will be onstage, beer garden, "Sparky" the mascot, DART and CERT teams and tours, antique fire truck, raffles, and so... | Del Paso Boulevard Partnership | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Viva Vino: Wine Social FundraiserPresented by Dante Club of Sacramento at Dante Club May 20, 2012 Viva Vino is a wine tasting social benefitting the Dante Club Scholarship Fund. Taste wines from local wineries and nibble fresh-made Italian appetizers while listening to soft live music. | Dante Club of Sacramento | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
WAXappealPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 20, 2012 WAXappeal was built on the fundamentals of bringing an authentic DJ/hip-hop night back to the local Sacramento scene. In order to accomplish such a feat, this took a lot of preparation and attention to detail in creating this type of event. | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
The Golden CadillacsPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club May 20, 2012 Sacramento-based country/soul pickers The Golden Cadillacs released their first album in November 2009. Written and recorded in a barn nestled in the foothills of the California gold country, it comes as no surprise that The Golden Cadillacs' debut release sits like a warm afternoon porch buzz. Come listen to them play before they take off on another cross country tour! | Torch Club | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Happy Hour Blues JamPresented by Torch Club at Torch Club May 20, 2012 Come out to Torch Club, the most popular blues club in Sacramento, for a Happy Hour Blues Jam on Sundays. | Torch Club | 05/20/12 | Sacramento |
Fear Factory at Ace of Spades May 21, 2012 Fear Factory is a heavy metal band that formed in 1989 and has released seven full-length albums. Over the course of their career they have evolved from a succession of styles, combining death metal, groove metal, thrash metal, and industrial metal. Fear Factory proved to be enormously influential on the metal scene in the mid- to late-1990s.
Also performing:
-Shadows Fall
-The Browning
-The Devastated
-Legacy of Disorder | | 05/21/12 | Sacramento |
Curtain Call: Broadway FavoritesPresented by Sacramento Valley Concert Choir (SVCC) at Arden Christian Church May 22, 2012 Sacramento Valley Concert Choir presents its Spring Show--an hour of rousing Broadway medleys and singles sung in four-part harmony to piano accompaniment. Favorites from South Pacific, Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, West Side Story, and more. Audience sing-along follows. Join the choir afterward for light refreshments in the social hall.
SVCC, a not-for-profit community choir, has sung as a community service for more than 40 years. See you... | Sacramento Valley Concert Choir (SVCC) | 05/22/12 | Sacramento |
San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus: The California Freedom Tour 2012Presented by Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Church May 22, 2012 The concert is presented as part of the San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus’ 2012 California Freedom Tour, bringing a musical message of acceptance, freedom, and hope to communities around the state, and at the same time benefitting the Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center. This is also in part of the celebration of Harvey Milk Day. Musicals featured include Godspell, Wicked, Hairpsray, and more. | Sacramento Gay & Lesbian Center | 05/22/12 | Sacramento |
The Fortunate FewPresented by GUERRILLAPROMO! and Marilyn's on K at Marilyn's on K May 22, 2012 The Fortunate Few are a country western band with a twist: they love The Cramps, Fear, and The Selector. This adds a little edge to the honky tonk stylings of the Fortunate Few. All of these varied influences create a warmth to the traditional sounds of the old standbys and the revved up rockabilly rave. | GUERRILLAPROMO! | 05/22/12 | Sacramento |
| UC Davis Concert Band | Mondavi Center, UC Davis | 05/23/12 | Davis |
Clap Your Hands Say YeahPresented by Abstract Entertainment at Harlow's May 23, 2012 Clap Your Hands Say Yeah is a Brooklyn and Philadelphia based indie-rock band. Their debut album, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah was self-released in 2005, receiving attention from numerous MP3 blogs and a favorable review from Pitchfork Media, who gave the band a “Best New Music” commendation.
Also performing:
The Darcys | Abstract Entertainment | 05/23/12 | Sacramento |
The Dum Dum GirlsPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 23, 2012 Dum Dum Girls are a noise pop/dream pop band originally from California that formed in 2009. The name comes from The Vaselines' album Dum Dum and the Iggy Pop song "Dum Dum Boys." It is the project of singer and songwriter Dee Dee, currently based in New York City, with the rest of the band in Los Angeles.
Also performing:
-Young Prisms
-SISU | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/23/12 | Sacramento |
The Real McKenzies at Ace of Spades May 24, 2012 The Real McKenzies hail from Vancouver, Canada, and don kilts and bagpipes to celebrate their Scottish heritage. Born in 1992, they were the brainchild of singer Paul McKenzie, who claims, while at a party, he heard Robert Burns playing in one room and the Sex Pistols in another. This epiphany led to the celtic cocktail they serve up by mixing rock, punk, and folk with a splash of whiskey and the odd Scottish traditional as a garnish. They have just released their eighth album, Shine... | | 05/24/12 | Sacramento |
The Holmes BrothersPresented by Swell-productions.com at Harlow's May 24, 2012 Over the course of their 30-plus year career, The Holmes Brothers (bassist/vocalist Sherman Holmes, guitarist/pianist/vocalist Wendell Holmes, drummer/vocalist and brother-in-spirit Popsy Dixon) have been feeding the souls of their devoted and ever-growing fanbase with a joyous and moving blend of blues, gospel, soul, R&B, rock ‘n’ roll, and country. Their amazing three-part harmony singing, mixing Wendell’s gruff and gravelly vocals with Popsy’s soaring falsetto... | Swell-productions.com | 05/24/12 | Sacramento |
Crossing the RiverPresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides May 24, 2012 Prepare yourself for intoxicating grooves and compelling improvisation. Prepare to dance your butts off to grooves from the African diaspora. When there's a rhythm, there's a way. Crossing the River found each other in the midst of this big cacophonous music metropolis where they laugh at the 100 degree heat and love lurking under the great freeways that haven't been updated since the Johnson administration.
Also performing:
-Penjula | Old Ironsides | 05/24/12 | Sacramento |
Musical CharisPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 24, 2012 Retro-inspired folk rock darlings of Sacramento, CA attribute their signature male/female vocal stylings to a modern Fleetwood Mac, with a family-style vibe comparable to the eclectic culture of the Grateful Dead. Their live show is like slamming poprox and soda while cuddling up with a Dr. Suess book as audience members are encouraged to participate with drums, tambourines, and sing-a-longs. With three albums and several national tours under their belt, Musical Charis is a tall drink of... | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/24/12 | Sacramento |
Destruction at Ace of Spades May 25, 2012 Destruction is a German thrash metal band. They are considered one of the "three kings" of the Teutonic thrash metal scene, the others being Kreator and Sodom. All three of these bands are often credited with helping pioneer death metal, by containing several elements of what was to become the genre. Destruction were originally named Knight of Demon but changed their name in 1984.
Also performing:
-Warbringer
-Vital Remains
-Pathology | | 05/25/12 | Sacramento |
Applewhite CD Release ShowPresented by Old Ironsides at Old Ironsides May 25, 2012 Help Applewhite celebrate the release of their new CD and enjoy performances by Applewhite, Out of Place, and Chris Brewer. | Old Ironsides | 05/25/12 | Sacramento |
Carly DuHainPresented by Blue Lamp Lounge at Blue Lamp Lounge May 25, 2012 Carly DuHain plays original music that evokes intense emotions through the most basic words possible.
Also performing:
-Kyle Williams
-Machine City | Blue Lamp Lounge | 05/25/12 | Sacramento |
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