Guitarist/songwriter/singer Skip Heller returns to Sacramento and Shine Cafe on Friday, March 30 with newest solo release, Foolish Me, a country/soul offering that takes little turns through Western Swing, lowrider old school, and more. All About Jazz Magazine raved that Foolish Me “is Heller paying tribute to great songs by writing songs that are their equal.”  About the talent of Skip Heller, rock critic and historian Bill Bentley wrote, “It is impossible to learn to sound this good. There just aren’t many people as soulful. Heller’s vocals are the equal of his playing, but it’s the songwriting that shines brightest.” The disc is indeed as big a treat as we’ve come to expect from this “

Local musician Ryan Hernandez blew away the audience at Harlow's on Saturday with his powerful vocals, acoustic guitar and passionate performance during his “One Man Band” CD release party. A crowd of about 200 gave the 25-year-old a standing ovation during the release party. Adrianne Harrel, who has been following his music for three years, said Hernandez adds a personal touch to his music.  “I really love his covers because it puts a little soul to the songs that you hear on the radio,” she said. “ I think he’s an amazing acoustic artist with broad talent beyond his years.” "One Man Band," which was recorded in a month and a half, has 12 tracks with covers such as “Blackbird" by The