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.
ClassicalBehind The Choral Audition: Sacramento Sings Its Heart OutJune 30, 2014 | Cody DrabbleWe sent Cody Drabble to check out the Sacramento Choral Society and Orchestra audition process, to get the story behind the choir. In the process Mr. Drabble found himself being recruited to sing.
EclecticThe Good Listener: What Makes A Summer Song?June 22, 2014We get a lot of mail with a lot of smart questions about how music fits into our lives — and, this week, thoughts on what transforms a mere hit single into the agreed-upon song of the summer. What music means "summer" to you?
EclecticAlt-J Premieres New Song, Puts Local Cat On MerchandiseJune 20, 2014 | Melody StoneAlt-J took a very short time to make very big waves. Not only did the Leeds-based indie rockers release a brand new song this week, we've discovered a bizarre connection with a Midtown-based celebrity.
RootsGaladrielle Allman's New Book Celebrates The Life Of Her FatherJune 19, 2014 | Donna ApidoneThere's a lot to be said for a compelling backstory. Before reading Galadrielle Allman's book, Donna Apidone wasn't a fan of the Allman Brothers... but the emotional story of a musician, from the lense of the daughter he left behind changed that.
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.
ClassicalComposers At War: Ralph Vaughan Williams, pt. 1June 9, 2014 | Cale WigginsClassical host, Cale Wiggins, explores the life of composers who fought in World War 1 and kicks off the series with Ralph Vaughan Williams.
JazzGettin' Moody With Devin: A Rainy DayMay 28, 2014 | Devin YamanakaThe first in a new series where afternoon news host Devin Yamanaka soundtracks the mood...whatever it may be. Today's installment: A Rainy Day (in hope we actually see one of these again)
