Eight Gigs: Anton Barbeau

Anton Barbeau has been playing in and around Sacramento longer than the entire lifespans of newer musicians just entering the coffee house and club scene. He's received considerable accolades overseas from the BBC, been featured in Spin magazine, and is lauded nearly everywhere he plays. His latest album Three Minute Tease: Bite the Hand was released in 2014 almost 21 years after his hard-to-find The Horse's Tongue full-length hit record store shelves and merch tables at his shows. If you're a fan of smart, angular, well-crafted pop, Barbeau will never fail you. Also on the bill are Ryan Behling (Chicago) and Erik Spencer. 1400 E Street, www.antonbarbeau.com.