EclecticPunk's Permutations: John Doe, X And The Next GenJuly 23, 2014 | Nick BrunnerIn 1977 John Doe and the band X established punk on the West Coast. 34 years later, two Sacramento girls draw from the band's foundation. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticSacramento Man Directs "Weird Al" Yankovic VideoJuly 16, 2014 | Melody StoneWe're four days into "Weird Al" Yankovic's eight-day video marathon. The second video is a dynamic typographic animation on the evils of improper grammar animated by a software developer from Sacramento. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticOK Go's Creative Journey - Damian Kulash On InsightJuly 15, 2014Beth Ruyak talked with OK Go lead singer and one of the minds behind their mind-bending videos about designing their live shows, running a record label in the digital economy and of course - their videos.
EclecticPerfect Mix: Art And Hip Hop At Crocker Art MuseumJuly 9, 2014 | Marnette FederisArt and hip hop create a perfect blend at Crocker Art Museum.
JazzGypsy Jazz Scene Robust After 80 YearsJuly 1, 2014 | Steve MilneAn offshoot of jazz that has Roma or Gypsy influences seems to be all over the place: movies, nightclubs, concert halls. There’s no shortage of “Gypsy Jazz” groups in the Sacramento area, and their fans vary from Baby Boomers to Generation X. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticAdrian Bourgeois And Ricky Berger - The Back To Sac ShowJune 27, 2014 | Melody StoneAre homecoming shows a reflection of the Sacramento music community? Some feel artists must move to get the attention and opportunities to succeed, including Adrian Bourgeois and Ricky Berger, playing at Luna's Saturday night.
EclecticUPDATE: Moby Added To TBD Fest LineupJune 25, 2014UPDATE: First Blondie and Justice - now TBD Fest organizers announce Moby will play a DJ set at the October music festival.
EclecticLocal Band Comes Home With Vans Warped TourJune 25, 2014 | Melody StoneWarped Tour brings almost 100 bands to cities across the nation and the world every year. Highlighting new punk, hardcord and alternative rock groups, as well as some oldie but goodies. This year's tour brings Sacramento's own A Lot Like Birds home.
EclecticPublic School Arts Fundraiser Grows Into Epic Music FestivalJune 17, 2014 | Nick Brunner | Melody StoneThis weekend Davis Music Festival kicks off it's 4th year, with three days of shows and more than 40 bands. We talk with one of the founders and Nick Brunner lists his top-five must-see acts.
EclecticTeen Punk Rockers, Dog Party, Kick-Off Second European TourJune 16, 2014 | Melody StoneWhat happens when you encourage young girls to follow their dreams and give them the instruments to do it? In the case of Dog Party, you get two talented young musicians traveling the world and rock'n out.
