A lively group of local music lovers gathered at Blue Lamp Thursday night to take in a riling show. Local band I'm Dirty Too opened for the all-female group, Girl iIn a Coma, while Michigan-natives The Detroit Cobras finished off the night.

A hip animated crowd shuffled into the venue around 8 o'clock, anticipating the night's stellar performances. The laid back crowd consisted of casual-cool music fans who mingled, ordered drinks and visited the merchandise table before the show.

As the audience patiently awaited the opening act, members of Girl in a Coma sipped energy drinks at a back table as they met excited fans and graciously posed for photos. Jenn Alva, the band's bassist, admitted they had not played a show in Sacramento.

"We haven't played Blue Lamp before,” she said. “We just met the opening band, and it should be a good show!"

I'm Dirty Too is a Sacramento-based hard rock duo with a very distinct sound. Jess Gowrie pounded out frenetic beats on the drums and provided wailing vocals while guitarist Zac Brown rounded out the blood-pumping tunes and sang back-up.

Many of the early audience members came out specifically to support the local duo. Maggie Winn came with her bandmates from Riot Radio to catch the show.

"We came to see I'm Dirty Too,” Winn said. “Also it’s our guitarist's birthday and he wanted to come to the show."

From the opening number, Gowrie and Brown grabbed the audience's attention. Their brand of loud fuzzy instrumentation had heads bobbing to the pounding beats. Despite their static stage presence and minimal interaction with the crowd, their music spoke for itself and could not be ignored. A girl with blue hair by the merch table shook her hips to the third song in their set, illustrating the contagious energy of their tunes.

As the first set ended, audience members rushed the bar as more locals shuffled into the venue. The enery in the room was mounting as smartly dressed individuals sporting tattoos, vintage dresses and even an ironic mustache or two awaited the next act.

Toni Singh, a local Girl in a Coma fan, shared in the crowd's anticipation as the band set up. She explained that she was most excited to "finally see them live."

Girl in a Coma is a San Antonio-based all-girl trio. As they took the stage, the crowd pressed closer, and fans hooted and hollered in excitement.

Nina Diaz, on vocals and guitar, is small in stature but has a huge stage presence. It was clear that she is the band's frontwoman as her large warbling voice soared throughout the room and captivated the audience. Her cheeky lyrics, delivered with aplomb, were accompanied by aggressive guitar hooks and a rapid pace set by Phanie Diaz on drums.

Nina Diaz regularly interacted with the crowd demanding that they "get into it!" and "shake it like a salt shaker," as the band performed one catchy tune after another. A crowd favorite, played by request, was a slow love song entitled "El Monte." Saccharine lyrics such as "I do, I do, I do want to marry you," were delivered with an upbeat, gritty twist, exemplifying the band's boisterous yet feminine sound.

Another crowd pleaser was the song "Yo Oigo," which was featured in Robert Rodriguez's movie “Machete.” The song, sung in Spanish, had a powerful beat that compelled a group fans to start dancing in front of the stage.

The band's high-energy performance and effortless charm made an impression on the crowd and left them pumped for the following act.

As The Detroit Cobras set up their equipment on stage, the crowd's density had noticeably increased. The audience became restless with anticipation, demonstrated by one eager fan's loud exclamation, "Oh, I can't wait!" as she clapped her hands in glee.

The crowd's escalating excitement was palpable, making it obvious that The Detroit Cobras have a definite fan base in Sacramento. As lead singer Rachel Nagy took to the stage and stared at the crowd through fringe-obscured eyes, their appeal was made even more so apparent. The ethereal blonde commanded the room's attention with her laid back style and pack-a-day husky voice, making for an irresistible, effortlessly cool combination.

The band began playing their soulful gritty style of 60's inspired rock and roll, and the audience responded with appropriate cheers. Blue Lamp was definitely in full swing as the concert goers twisted and grooved to rambunctious covers of old classics. Songs such as "Cha Cha Twist" and "Puppet on a String" were given a raw and spirited spin.

Rachel Nagy's crowd interaction throughout the set elevated the band's performance. In between songs she joked with the crowd, engaged in friendly banter with fans, and even burped into the mic, creating a familiriaty which the  audience could not help but encourage. During the songs Nagy shook her hips, stuck out her tongue, and generally made it know that she was having a good time. A fact that was clearly reflected in the audience.

As the final song wrapped up, the crowd was left with a resounding high from the night's riveting performances.
It was a passionate show all around and the audience definitely got their money's worth.