There is nothing about this that isn't awesome

Ironic that the same song ("New Low") that propelled them to national prominence in 2010 also propelled them to local prominence on the now-defunct KWOD in 2008! Hear they're performing as a four piece now! Git some!

Hey John...feel free to shoot me an email at adavis41@gmail.com, and you can cc hub@sacramentopress.com; this email is a landing spot for event announcements and is checked regularly by our staff. Thanks much!

Cheers to you, Brittany, and everyone who advocated for Access Leisure, regardless of tonight's outcome. Individuals with intellectual disabilities can have just as strong a voice as any of us...

Great story, Melissa...unfortunate as the subject matter is. We have a program similar to this in Placer County that we're struggling to keep funded as well, but we aren't able to hit anywhere close to that number served! Individuals with intellectual disabilities deserve the chance to do what everyone else does, they just need help to do it. Sad to see this program go

Josh, good to see you! But unfortunately we've already cleared the air on this one, as you can see, so you're a little late to the party. You can't show up in the fourth quarter and expect to get in the game.

Perhaps a modicum of clarification is needed here: This morning I had set out to do a preview on Delta Spirit's show at Ace of Spades on Tuesday. I had a phone interview scheduled with one of the band members, but due to a scheduling conflict we were not able to get the interview done. Simultaneously, I was reading the outpouring of reaction to Adam Yauch's death, and thought it noteworthy to report on local reaction to his passing (as is the mission of Sacramento Press, to report on local matters). So, this article was an effort to do things a little differently and address that local reaction and also preview a live show that I believe everyone should see. Being someone who honestly does believe music is the best therapy in times of sadness (especially in response to something also having to do with music), the connection made sense to me at the time. However, I can see how what I attempted to do here was somewhat misconstrued, and I want to stress that it was not my intent to speak ill (yes, a pun) of the Beastie Boys or Yauch's memory, or to use an emotional moment to cross promote Delta Spirit. They put on a phenomenal show, and I don't think any one article is powerful enough to make it completely empty, contrary to your assertions, SfShab.

I wouldn't disagree with you there, KLJ...my point (and perhaps it wasn't articulated as well as I could have done) was to comment on what I believe to be the overall perceptions about the Beastie Boys' repertoire. The depth of their repertoire was somewhat subtle and not quite as "on the sleeve" as many other bands. As such, the impressions and reactions that I think people have toward them (as evidenced by many of the posts flying around FB today) were steeped more in nostalgia and personal memories of "I remember when that song was the jam" than in lyrical fortitude or "emotional" impact left by the songs themselves

If you'll notice, Mark, there is no disclosure listed, meaning I have no personal ties to the Delta Spirit show. It was just a way to report on two things: 1) Local reaction to a polarizing event, and 2) getting the word out about a band coming to town.

Exactly! Perfectly illustrates why people care when Colleen writes her "Farewell to" story. Do you think the same will be true for you when you decide to write yours...?

A true pleasure to work with you, Colleen. Thank you for everything

When last I checked, journalism certainly also entails the tact and professionalism to know the right time and place to publish certain opinions. I also think that life in general entails that as well.

Big shoes to fill, Jared...no, Colleen, you do not have big feet! Welcome to SacPress, and to Sacramento itself, you are going to love living here

A house of many blurry nights...the Torch is indeed a gem!

'Nuff said about this little game of Poke the Bear, Shalini :-)

Considering these photos were all "man on the street" OR done by professional photojournalists, I'm guessing that he is a Roseville resident.

Exactly what this event provides, Geoff! Come on out

If you've ever driven down Galleria Blvd, you bet!

It misses you

Seems to be very much the tried and true formula...subtle changes are obvious, but looks like PBS has picked up virtually where the former head honcho left off