Category: Sound Advice
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Sound Advice: Scent of a band
The Black Lips promise a fragrance machine, deliver rock 'n' roll instead. The debut release from Crosses comprises dark, eerie electronica beats.
This article was published on 04.03.14
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Sound Advice: The time trippers
The Ballantynes get their '60s on; the members of Finish Ticket are very, very pretty; the Kin robs another joint; and, after getting kicked off The Voice, Jeremy Briggs is back in Sac.
This article was published on 03.27.14
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Sound Advice: Not so complicated after all
Life in 24 Frames simplifies the record-release process; it's time to start planning for the Isleton Cajun & Blues Festival; and Witch Room opens its doors.
This article was published on 03.20.14
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Sound Advice: That old-school swagger
Some answers on where to find live jazz in Sacramento, and two local singer-songwriters try out for The Voice, but only one gets through.
This article was published on 03.13.14
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Sound Advice: Soundscapes and early summer soundtracks
Mother Falcon redefines chamber music while El Ten Eleven and Classical Revolution push instrumental music into fresh, modern territory.
This article was published on 03.06.14
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Not exactly party music
Phantogram (not Pentagram) entrances the Ace of Spades audience, the Seshen is poised for bigger things, and you definitely don't want to miss Social Studies at Luigi's Fun Garden.
This article was published on 02.27.14
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True love, tune-ups and twerking in the 916
Kevin Seconds resurrects old True Love Coffeehouse singer-songwriter showcase, and Sacramento rappers mine the cutting-room floor for a new mixtape.
This article was published on 02.20.14
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Let there be cowbell
Futurewang! re-emerges at Shine; Be Brave Bold Robot packs Fox & Goose.
This article was published on 02.13.14
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Spitting rhymes and a Pete Seeger postscript
Guerrilla rap takes over local venues, and Pete Seeger's last words to a Sacramento woman.
This article was published on 02.06.14
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Jazz hands and bands on the verge
Members of the Dustbowl Revival and Wild Cub are surprised that Sacramento is kind of hip. Go figure.
This article was published on 01.30.14
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