Stevie Ray Vaughan’s album “Couldn’ t Stand the Weather” was California’s mantra for January; and now, with blue cloudless skies on the horizon, the Capital Region’s most-intriguing places exist some blood-warming live action on their phases.
From the high-running banks of the Sacramento River to the hurrying channels of Sutter Creek, the location’s music centers will highlight a spectrum of sonic skill, consisting of regional favorites, along with artists whose tunes are played from coast to coast. Below is SN&R’s sneak peek of a variety of expected programs in between now and March.
February 3– Moxy illuminate The Starlight Room at Harlow’s in Sacramento
Since forming 3 years back, the band Moxy has actually stood apart in Sacramento’s scene, wowing audiences with its usage of ageless instruments and unusual, O.G. synth equipment, all of which fuels a type of alt-pop boomerang that develops momentum under the singing of Amber DeLaRosa. In 2022, Moxy launched its launching album “Dream Feeling” to display the scope of its imaginative reach. That very same year, DeLaRose spoke in-depth with SN&R about the battles she ‘d challenged while managing serious epilepsy as Moxy prepared to be heading Sacramento’s Concerts In the Park series. Not just did she and her bandmates– Santino Franzino and Dryw Owens– gather wild cheering from a capability crowd that night, they have actually considering that continued to sharpen their efficiency chops as Moxy continues its journey. Their February 3 rd look at The Starlight Room uses the current opportunity to see them in action. Santino has actually even assured to reveal his concealed abilities on “the inflatable saxophone” for those reaching Harlow’s. This all-age program starts at 7:30 p.m. and consists of efficiencies from Destiny Molina, Harlequin Rose andDogpatch Tickets are $12 beforehand and $15 the day of the program, and can be acquiredhere Harlow’s bar lies at 2708 J Street in Sacramento.
February 5– Mae McCoy and Her Neon Stars carry out at The Machinist Hall in Rancho Cordova
Sacramento’s queen of heart-breakin’ honky tonk and country-swing swagger will get everybody’s boots moving when she enhances the phase at the Machinist Hall inFebruary Mae McCoy has actually been turning heads around the Capital Region with her sure-shot rhythm, her sterling vocals, and the filed-down, silver-spur mindset that she gives c and w classics. McCoy’s band, the Neon Stars, reinforces her design with steal-crying perceptiveness over a tidy pureness of twang. When she’s not getting feet tapping at regional casino and wineries, McCoy has actually been hard at work inside a Texas studio on her launching album, which is being produced by Lone Star State guitarman,Justin Trevino McCoy is considering a possible summertime release for that tune collection. Her upcoming program in Rancho Cordova becomes part of the “Swing Sweet Home” job, which enables sections of her band’s efficiency to be shared on the Western Swing Society’s Facebook as Rancho wants to display the return of its arts scene following the pandemic. Mae McCoy and Her Neon Starts likewise post various live efficiencies ontheir Youtube channel The Machinist Hall occasion consists of food, libations and a wood dancefloor. McCoy’s program ranges from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $10 for the public and $7 for Western Swing Society members. The Machinist Hall lies at 2749 Sunrise Boulevard in Rancho Cordova.
February 18– Double- fire! The Katie Knipp Band and Forever Goldrush to burn the night down at Sacramento’s Torch Club
Blustery blues dynamism satisfies a rollicking freight train of hill sounds when local all-stars The Katie Knipp Band and Forever Goldrush hold their very first program together atThe Torch Club Knipp has actually continued to construct an audience around the operatic strength of her singing and the psychological whiplash of her lyric-writing, a design that she in some way channels through a speculative, genre-blending development of blues, rock and soul customs. Knipp’s musical approach just recently triggered famous Sacramento harmonica master Mick Martin to observe that “there’s actually nobody like her.” Last year saw The Katie Knipp Band continuously exploring in assistance of its most current album, “Live at The Green Room Social Club.” That record made important recognition from Blues Matters publication and has actually landed radio play as far afield asThe United Kingdom Forever Goldrush, on the other hand, has actually invested the last 25 years as a significant boning knife that’s sculpted its method into Sacramento’s music identity. With tunes about whatever from Delta waves to mountain darkness, their poignant welding of roots tone and sharp images has actually cultivated fans throughout California and made them Hall of Famers for the SAMMIEAwards Forever Goldrush has actually launched 4 albums, consisting of the trip de force that was 2015’s “Chambers,” and have actually recently been carrying out all over from San Francisco to Petaluma as they track their next record. Songwriters Damon Wycoff and Josh Lacey informed SN&R that the upcoming album is being produced by Tim Bluhm ofThe Mother Hips It’s no coincidence that the very first program including The Katie Knipp Band and Forever Goldrush together on one expense is occurring at The Torch Club: It’s a storied place that that both groups state holds an unique location for them inCapital City The reveal begins at 9 p.m. with a $15 cover. The Torch Club lies at 904 15 th Street in Sacramento.
February 11– Sean Carscadden Trio at Sutter Creek Provisions
From nimble night blues to slow, desert-infused browse reverberation, Sean Carscadden understands how to make his Fender six-string guitar reach through area. The wingmen in his trio– Gator Nation’s drummer Mikey Cannon and the trail-blazing bassist for Supertramp, Cliff Hugo– bring a thoughtful circulation to the rhythm they put under each of Carscadden’s flexing notes on the fret board. Carscadden is a three-time winner of the North Bay Bohemian Norbay Award for Best Americana Artist, though he’ll be a lot closer to Sacramento when he dips into the Gold Country’s best-known tap home. For anybody who hasn’t been to Sutter Creek Provisions, or experienced its homage to extremely crafted beer and rustic, rawhide perceptiveness, they may not understand yet that the place is a vibrant stop for California bands like I See Hawks, not to point out nationwide imitate Bastard Sons ofJohnny Cash That’s partially due to the fact that Provisions’ owners, Casey and Darin Sexton, are deeply ingrained in the Golden State’s music scene. Casey is the producer/talent-buyer behind Casey Sexton Presents, while Darin is the straw man of the rock group Darin Sexton & & Highway 49. Having simply hosted Dos Hombres Jazz on their phase, the Sextons are anticipating changing equipments with the Sean Carscadden Trio on February 11, permitting local fans to see what the North Bay has actually been so ecstatic about. The reveal begins at 7 p.m. with a $10 cover at the door. Sutter Creek Provisions lies at 78 Main St, Sutter Creek.
February 22– Stephen Marley plays Sacramento’s Crest Theatre with Mike Love surfing his wave
For years Stephen Marley has actually kept the mad liberty originating in Bob Marley’s music alive, while likewise handling to develop his own identity as a singer-songwriter. In the consequences of their dad’s death, Stephen and Ziggy Marley ended up being torch-bearers for the ringing reggae of Kingstown,Jamaica What Stephen Marley has actually achieved on that front with “Mind Control,” “Mind Control Acoustic” and “Revelation Part I: The Root of Life” reveals that household customs do not simply hold strong often– they can progress in interesting methods. The visionary behind Lion Den Studios, Stephen Marely likewise just recently produced a collection of tunes with female singers as a tribute to Nina Simone, “Celebrating Nina: A Reggae Tribute to Nina Simone.” This respected artist’s February 22 nd reveal at the historical Crest Theatre in Sacramento will consist of an unique look by establishing member of The Beach Boys,Mike Love Marley and Love’s program begins at 8 p.m. Tickets variety from $34.50 to $52.50 and can be acquiredhere The Crest Theatre lies at 1013 K Street in Sacramento.
March 3– John Craigie enter the spotlight at The Sofia Theatre inSacramento
One of the genuinely extraordinary standouts of the West Coast celebration circuit, John Craigie has actually shown a songwriter who can fuse infectious tunes, downhome guitar hooks and reflective, often humorous lyrics into one dynamic experience. His tunes like “I Almost Stole Some Weed from Todd Snider” have actually discovered a lot of listeners on the digital airwaves, though Craigie’s development as an entertainer has actually more just recently made appreciation from Rolling Stone publication, which hailed his “relaxed small talk, observational humor and eccentric tunes” as components that set him apart from anybody in the folk-Americana category. Craigie’s most current album, “Mermaid Salt,” is being considered a masterstroke of musical storytelling. He’ll play Sacramento’s marquee place, Sofia Theatre, on March 3 as part of exploring for that album. Ticket costs vary from $28 to $38 and can be acquiredhere The reveal begins at 8 p.m. The Sofia Theatre lies at 2700 Capitol Avenue in Sacramento.
