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Saturday, The Smiths/Morrissey cover band This Charming Band (TCB) will be performing at East Sacramento's Blue Lamp.

TCB, originally from Los Angeles but now calling San Francisco home, formed in 2005, when front man "Orlandissey," newly aware of his Morrissey-impersonation skills, posted a Craigslist ad seeking fellow The Smiths tribute musicians.

"We believe that the music of The Smiths still interests people and brings them together because the words of Morrissey and the music of Johnny, Andy and Mike are timeless" Orlando said. "Morrissey's lyrics transport you into 'his' England where love, acceptance and kindness are lacking and so desired which one could argue is true in our present world".

Since TCB's formation, the band has seemingly been on a perpetual tour of the West Coast, hitting Sacramento's Blue Lamp each time it comes through.

"We enjoy playing at the Blue Lamp," Orlando said. "Ed, the owner, is always supportive and a fun person to deal with. You can tell that the people who come to our shows are people who really know their Smiths and Morrissey solo tunes."

Joining TCB is rock band and local institution The Snobs, 2008 Sammie winners for Best Rock Band.

The group has two albums under its belt. The first, a four-piece recording called Stepping Large, Laughing Easy, was released in 2004. One saxophone addition and a few rearrangements in lineup later, The Snobs recorded their second album in 2009 in Sacramento's Track Shack with producer Jeff Tamelier.

Described as psychobilly and punk, The Snobs sound has been compared to that of The Clash and The Stooges.