EclecticBeatnik Reopens In A New Space: Weddings And Original ArtJuly 31, 2014 | Melody StoneThe mission of Beatnik Studios is to foster a thriving art scene in Sacramento and its founders and owners say they're making it work by shifting the traditional gallery business model.
Eclectic8 Bit Weapon Geeks Out In SacramentoJuly 30, 2014 | Melody StoneSome people make music with guitars and keyboards and some grab an old Gameboy and an Apple II computer. An upcoming PBS show hosted by a Sacramento punk rocker tells the story of a husband-and-wife duo who make music with vintage electronics.
EclecticCake Bassist Sets Aside The Four Strings To Lead His Own BandJuly 28, 2014 | Melody StoneSacramento musician and bassist for the band Cake, Gabriel Nelson, begins a new chapter with the formation of Bellygunner.
RootsRevitalized Nickel Creek Adds Mondavi Center Show To TourJuly 15, 2014 | Sarah HooverSeven years off does a band good, as the Nickel Creek reunion tour adds an August 3 stop at the Mondavi Center. We chat with Sara Watkins about the group's journey.
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.
EclecticWhy Is This The Last CapRadio Used Record Sale? We have Answers.June 19, 2014 | Melody StoneWe've gotten a lot of quandaries regarding our last record sale. Mostly people want to know why, so we talked with record sale organizer Dennis Newhall in an attempt to get to the bottom of this issue.
JazzDave Brubeck: A Famous Jazz Dad Who Never Lost His Family FocusJune 15, 2014 | Paul ConleyFamed jazz pianist and composer Dave Brubeck accomplished a great deal during his long and productive career. But one of the jobs he cherished most was being a dad.
EclecticHow Do We Afford Our Rock'n Roll? : Crowdfunding The Music SceneJune 9, 2014 | Melody StoneAs the downtrend of CD sales continues - bands around the region got creative. Looking for ways to fund the music habit without pulling too much out of pocket. Here are some of the ways local bands are making due in the digital world.
