Musicians, Black Lives Matter Groups Protest Sacramento Area Music Awards With ‘Anti-Sammies’ ShowsMarch 14, 2018 | Cody DrabbleBlack Arts Matter organized a boycott of the Sacramento News & Review’s music awards show after a controversial story about a police officer. SN&R canceled its event, but two ‘Anti-Sammies’ events are planned for this week.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSammies Nominee Hannah Jane Kile Prepares For Mondavi Center ConcertMarch 30, 2016Singer/songwriter Hannah Jane Kile just released her second album. She performs live in the studio for us before opening for Patty Griffin at the Mondavi Center. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezMusician Zyah Belle Up For Sammie Awards In 'Artist Of The Year,' 'Best R&B/Soul'March 28, 2016Musician Zyah Belle was recently nominated for the “Artist of the Year” and “Best R&B/Soul” artist "Sammie" awards put on by Sacramento News and Review. She joins us to talk about the studio album she's currently working on. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice: SAMMIES Performances PreviewMarch 24, 2016Sacramento News & Review’s Arts & Culture Editor Janelle Bitker joins us for this week’s Sound Advice to showcase some of the performers you can expect to see live at the SAMMIEs tonight. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezJames CavernMarch 18, 2016R&B singer-songwriter James Cavern joins us to talk about the SAMMIES Awards he will be co-hosting this year. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezSound Advice With Nick BrunnerMarch 17, 2016Nick Brunner joins Insight for this week's Sound Advice. He’ll share stories and songs from bands that were honored at the 2007 Sammie Awards showcase. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
Insight With Vicki GonzalezFolk Singer Rebecca Peters In StudioFebruary 23, 2016Indie folk/soul singer Rebecca peters joins us for a preview performance of her new music. Listen / download audio Update RequiredTo play audio, update browser or Flash plugin.
EclecticSacramento Area Musicians Shine At 23rd Annual SAMMIE Awards ShowMarch 27, 2015 | Melody StoneWith 15 bands playing shorts sets throughout the night punctuated with awards for the most finely musical acts in our region, the Sacramento Music Awards show was a giant pat on the back and a feather in the cap of a lot of local artists.
