How does Calexico, a relatively low key Americana/ Alternative country rock band keep the momentum going after two decades? They never seize to experiment with rhythms & ballads reaching new heights in what the fans crave.  Calexico embraces Latin sounds of mariachi, conjunto, cumbia, and Tejano music and fuses it with Southwestern country, '50s-'60s jazz, and '90s post rock. Their signature sound is "desert noir" reminiscent of the border city of Calexico. For many who have never experienced Calexico’s live performance, their poetic storytelling approach to music captures audiences then beams them up to beach surf cities, matador bull rings, outer space, tango milongas and flamenco caf

With no disrespect to the noble task of honoring our veterans, why is Wednesday the biggest drinking day of the week? Save your livers, No-Work Club, there's business to be taken care of this weekend - and by business, we mean sonic awesomeness. Neil Young 65th Birthday Show – OK, seriously, how much does this suck? What a thing to have happen to “Shakey” (as he is frequently called) on the week of his 65th birthday and in the wake of the reunion of Buffalo Springfield at this year’s Bridge School concert – and what a concert it was! The good news is that this week’s fire destroyed only an estimated 30% of the memorabilia that Neil Young kept in his non-descript San Carlos warehouse, but

See what the the art community has to offer Sacramento at the second annual LAUNCH Design and Music Festival Saturday at the Artisan multipurpose art venue at 1901 Del Paso Blvd. This event is a collaborative venture in music, architecture, paint, designer fashion and artistic furniture and will feature exhibitions by local and traveling artists in each of these vocations and many more. Live music will be performed throughout featuring local names Sea of Bees, New Humans and The Generals. Electronica band The Faint's newest project, Depressed Buttons, will headline the music showcase. Other points of interest include a designer fashion runway show and art exhibits from Sacramento artist

Let the countdown begin for the second annual LAUNCH, Sacramento’s indie design and music festival. The one-night showcase features runway fashion, architecture, live music, furniture design and an array of other art forms all in one location: the Artisan multipurpose art venue on Del Paso Blvd. Planning of the festival started more than two years ago with a group of friends passionate about two things: art and Sacramento. “There’s a different side of Sacramento than most people think,” said Michael Hargis, the event’s coordinator. “A lot of creative people want to go other places.” Hargis and his team set out to represent the local art scene while also bringing in talent from other par

The first Concerts in the Park venue for July included four bands for the evening. The Sea of Bees, Chelsea Wolfe, Sister Crayon and the New Humans made up the line up for the evening. This was the first time I’ve seen or heard the Sea of Bees and I don’t remember seeing their name in the line-up for Friday’s show. The four member group played a very impressive set. Some members of the audience took to the dance floor and this continued through all sets. Chelsea Wolfe is another band I had not heard and their presence on stage was quite dramatic. Chelsea was dressed in mourning including a black veil that prevented the audience, or at least me, from getting a glimpse of her face. Their mu

You wouldn't guess when you listen to her new album, "Songs for the Ravens," that 25-year-old singer-songwriter Julie "Julie Bee" Baenziger hadn't heard The Beatles or the Rolling Stones a year ago. "I didn't grow up listening to music except for my mom's Barbra Streisand and Cher," said the lead singer and main creative force behind Sea of Bees. "I've been kind of sheltered my whole life, so it was like a whole new world for me." Sea of Bees, which is sometimes just Baenziger and other times a full band, will hold an album release party for its debut record Saturday night at the Townhouse Lounge. Sea of Bees will perform as an eight-piece band, opening for local band Doombird, as well a

Things are shaking up in Sacramento once again!   Join other mid-week working rebels for a full force evening of original music. With Musical Charis kicking off their tour, Sea of Bees, and featuring Jackson Road – premiering for the first time some yet to be released music from their upcoming third album! Special visual effects by Ryan Lewis.   Show starts at 8 PM, with Jackson Road performing at 9:30.   Kick off those working shoes, and renew the weekend groove, only $7 at the door!   See you there!   Harlow’s 2708 J Street Sacramento, CA   21+