Mike Dahlquist, A.K.A "Mike Diva" of Sacramento's Electro/Punk/Rap duo 'Vincent Flaw',  has for us yet another trick from his sleeve!   With effects help from Trenton Moore of  'dVICE' (also locally based),  Dahlquist has created what I'd like to call "An Intentional Mind F**k of a Music Video" that marries well with the song  "Mark David Chapman", written and recorded by the almost indescribable yet undeniably fascinating 'Mindless Self Indulgence'.  At 21, Dahlquist is no stranger to the camera.  He has already won two grand prizes at the T.O.Y. Film Festival, grand prize at the SEVA awards, and has directed a nationally televised commercial for the fashion store 'Getta Clue'.  It was

Being from Texas, I am proud to have been introduced to a Houston based band that has worked so hard to get what they want.  I have watched them grow from playing all ages crowds, being dropped from record labels twice, breakups, drug, and psychological issues to becoming a group of musicians with a tight bond and a unified soul tthat seems unbreakable.  One which has gained them national attention, because their problems are the fuel. Their previous album "Foiled", which contained "Hate Me" and "Into the Ocean" ,  was not my favorite thus far, but contained great songs none the less.  Both have official videos on www.youtube.com.  What impresses me most about Blue october is their abilit

This New Year is undoubtedly the most important New Year of my life, on account of growth in areas including politics, relationships and spirituality.  The ball drop was amazing.  It proved to this town, this country, EVEN THIS WORLD, that Sacramento can be happy and show solidarity if only given an outlet.  More importantly, we proved it to ourselves. We have a new President, may God help him keep his promises. We have a new Mayor, and as with Mr. Obama, may youth and charisma be proven tools for changes that are greatly needed.  I have a reinvigorated  love and respect for my family.  May fortune continue to shine upon them, for they are truly brave. May you and yours be as lucky an

I'm on my way to OfficeMax located on 17th & J  when I find myself skipping out of the way of a cute girl on a metallic green Fixie.  Seemed rather commonplace.  Upon second glance, I notice that attached to this bicycle is a cart of some sort full of promo for this, the very Web 2.0 application for which I am using! I find myself very interested and strike up a conversation, touting eveything around Midtown that I am involved with including local music, personal music production, film, and the Sacramento Film and Music Festival.  It's an immediate reaction to market myself.  I learned it in Business School. Yes, Business School.  Know Thy Enemy. "What's your favorite movie?"  The girl