Insight With Vicki GonzalezRetrograde Collective's Art SalonMay 31, 2016Retrograde Collective co-founders Arielle Robbins and Andrew Kehoe talks with Insight about the group's upcoming Art Salon event. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
ClassicalClassical Comebacks, Symphonic Success At Region's Big Three OrchestrasMay 26, 2016 | Paul ConleyIt's been a long road to recovery for many arts organizations following the Great Recession. Symphony orchestras were among the most affected groups. But attendance during the 2015-16 at our region's big three, Stockton, Modesto and Sacramento is up.
EclecticIn 'Porcelain,' Moby Searches For Validation And Finds Unlikely SuccessMay 26, 2016The electronic musician's new memoir traces his journey from Connecticut suburbs to New York City raves. It's a tale of dance clubs, DJs and Manhattan in the 1990s full of self-deprecating humor.
JazzFrom Duke To The Dead, Ralph J. Gleason Loved It AllMay 26, 2016Two new volumes of work by the legendary music writer Ralph J. Gleason are out this spring. Though he grew up during the Jazz Age, Gleason loved acts like Janis Joplin and the Grateful Dead too.
Young Musicians Keeping Festival's Jazz Roots AliveMay 26, 2016 | Steve MilneMembers of The Kortet - some of the youngest musicians playing at the Sacramento Music Festival this weekend - are helping to keep the event's oldest traditions alive by playing classic jazz. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: Sacramento Music Festival PreviewMay 26, 2016Executive Director of the Sacramento Music Festival Tom Duff joins us with a preview of some of the bands set to perform during this year's festival happening over Memorial Day Weekend. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMotown The MusicalMay 25, 2016Today on Insight, we'll meet actors from "Motown the Musical" Chester Gregory and Loren Lott. Gregory plays Berry Gordy, Jr. and Lott takes on multiple roles, including Gordy's sister Esther and singer Gladys Knight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Arts and LifestyleMotown The Musical Struggles To Tell A Story Between SongsMay 24, 2016 | Jeff HudsonThe touring extravaganza “Motown the Musical” now at Sacramento’s Community Center Theatre features memorable hits from the 1960’s made for the iconic Motown record label. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSacramento's Young Actors Stage: 'Les Misérables'May 24, 2016Young Actors Stage founder and artistic director Liorah Singerman joins Insight host Beth Ruyak in the studio with a live performance by 'Les Misérables' castmembers. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Rancho Cordova Orchestra Provides Free Feast For The EarsMay 23, 2016 | Paul ConleyShoppers at a Rancho Cordova food market were treated to a feast for the ears on Saturday when a 50-piece community orchestra gave a free concert in the store's food court. Listen /Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
