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 “

Skip Heller is an all-American singer, writer and guitar player who hails from Los Angeles. Regarded as as one of Los Angeles' most wide-ranging artists, his approach is traditional but not locked into retro period conventions. Coming of age in early ‘80s Philadelphia, he learned guitar from local masters of jazz and folk music. Heller has played and recorded with rockabilly legends Wanda Jackson, Ray Campi and Big Sandy; exotica greats Yma Sumac, Les Baxter and Robert Drasnin; Americana masters Dave and Phil Alvin, Billy Swan and Katy Moffatt; plus Todd Rundgren, Stan Ridgway, DJ Bonebrake, Tipsy and Bob Dorough. Skip did a brief stint on the road with NRBQ as their guitarist. And he's

Greg Savalin, Sacramento-based photographer, has documented music history for over 30 years. Through his rock and roll eye, Greg's camera captures the essence, the passion, and the images of rock, blues and country performers. Whether he has to crouch in the orchestra pit, climb over bodies, provoke the performer, or dodge slam dancers and raving crowds, Greg Savalin does whatever is necessary to give the viewer the best seat in the house. These days, photographers are not allowed in concerts and, for the most part, if they survive security or have press credentials, they use digital photography. Thes photos were taken during a less organzed, more free atmosphere and most photo lovers will