Fine Steps - 'Tomorrow for All of Today'
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Riffy, catchy, garage rock gold. Keep an eye out for Fine Steps's forthcoming LP, which is slated to happen sometime in future history.
Hella - 'Top Twenty Notes'
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I've been listening to Hella's thrashy math-punk since before the dawn of Bandcamp and was pleased to discover that they've thrown up their discography for the world to stream. If you like complicated, intelligent noise, this will be a good find for you.
Nathan Dale - 'Ten Tiny Fingers'
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Evoking jauntier times of yore, Nathan Dale's Major Key's Parade adopts historicism with the same kind of relish as Colin Meloy's work. This vintage piano waltz is sure to run crackling sepia pictures of carnival afternoons through your mind's eye.
The Happy Medium - All Smiles
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Within the first minute of its playing time, the debut EP from Sacramento's The Happy Medium quotes Peter Jackson's Fellowship of the Ring. It's not an overwrought move, though it's not terribly subtle, but it does accurately belie the playful flair for drama The Happy Medium possess. Swinging between pop-punk, rockabilly, and psychedelic gestures, All Smiles is a frenetic little romp of a record. Stream the whole thing below.
Tiger Trap - "Puzzle Pieces"
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Despite being in existence for barely a year--from '92 to '93--the female foursome Tiger Trap managed to become one of the most influential bands in the twee pop movement. Off their only, self-titled album, here's "Puzzle Pieces".
Video: Deftones - My Own Summer
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White Pony was quite the record when it came out 2000, part of the end-of-decade cynicism that flooded the alt-rock world. Check out the video for the dark and dreamy track "Digital Bath".
Cake - "The Distance"
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I went to a free Cake concert in downtown Boston a few years ago, and much to John McCrea's amusement, people were crowd surfing. "We play what is essentially easy listening," he said, "and you guys are crowd surfing." If Cake is easy listening, it's the most punk rock easy listening ever recorded. The Sacramento five-piece makes some seriously catchy and driving funk rock tunes. The first I ever heard from them was "The Distance". The song has aged well, though its video is pretty distinctly '90s. Check it out below.
Live Music Hotspots in Sacramento
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People in the Sacramento area looking for some live music while they eat, drink, or just socialize may wish to check out the following locations in the area. The best way to choose one, of course, is to ask around to see what locals recommend; you may want to ask about one of these venues.
Harlow’s Restaurant and Night Club: Located on 2708 J Street, Harlow’s is a modern club with a classic twist, as it’s named after Jean Harlow and features a few classically inspired pieces in the décor. The cover charge may be as high as $20.
O’Mally’s Irish Pub: It seems like every big city has an O’Connell’s or an O’Shaughnessy’s or an O’Mally’s. If Irish fare and beer are what you’re after, you might want to give this pub a try. The pub is located on 1109 2nd Street and is known for good burgers and a wide variety of beer. The menu isn’t wide, however, and reviewers warn that the crowd can get pretty rowdy on occasion. Another Irish pub folks might want to try is Gallagher’s, located at 1201 K Street.
Blue Lamp: On 1400 Alhambra Blvd., this former nudie bar presents an homage to the Rat Pack and is considered similar to its San Francisco co-club.
Stoney Inn: A favorite to many locals, Stoney Inn is located at 1320 Del Paso Blvd. Formerly referred to as “Stoner Inn” by cheeky jokers, it’s the place to hear good blues music as well as local bands that play alternative rock. Locals warn people to not judge the inn by its appearance, as it seems much smaller from the outside than it is inside. Kids are welcome as long as food is still being served.
Torch Club: Located at 904 15th Street, the Torch Club is considered a decent place to dance and get drinks by many locals. The club only accepts cash, though, so be prepared.
Trash Talk - Explode (Music Video)
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For better or worse, Trash Talk is an American hardcore punk band from Sacramento, that was formed in 2005. Check out this awesome song / music video - "Explode" and see what you think.
I heard this great song on V101.1 by singer Randy Wilson
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I heard this great song on the Lee and Andrea Morning Show on V101.1 called “Life Goes On”. I thought it was a new song by Luther Vandross but it seemed to have more Soul than I remember him having and then of course I remembered that sadly he is no longer with us. So of course I was insanely curious so I looked online and found out the guy’s name is Randy Wilson and it’s a new single off his album “Up Close And Personal” called “Life Goes On”. From what I can tell this is the first single off the album but the album isn’t out yet. I’ll be keeping my eye out for when it comes out because if the rest of the album is as good as this song then I’ll be in heaven