By Scott Thomas Anderson Texas birthed some titans of that restless renegade sound that defines Outlaw Country, but last Friday night, when one of the Lone Star…
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By Casey Rafter Stacked keyboards, a collection of acoustic and electric guitars, a hodgepodge of drum pieces, sound boards and a cart made heavy by…
By Jim Newton for CalMatters Excerpted from “Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead, and an American Awakening” by Jim Newton. Copyright © 2025. Available from Penguin Random…
Photographs by Xavier Figueroa Alexia Roditis of Destroy Boys engages with the audience on Saturday, Aug. 9 at Channel 24 in Sacramento. Mannequin Pussy supports…
On Aug. 22, the city in Sacramento County known for hosting the area’s biggest rodeo will also welcome a performer from a town known for…
SN&R chats with a musical legend and activist who is bringing her energy to the area in late August By Ken Magri Cyndi Lauper, that…
By Steph Rodriguez Savor summer’s final stretch with high-energy gatherings, cultural pride and live musical performances that span generations. Whether you’re catching a dreamy doo-wop…
By Casey Rafter In a cramped radio station studio at Sacramento State, Pinkie Rideau sang the last few words of “Bring Me Sugar,” signaling blues…
By Steph Rodriguez Upstairs from the well-worn stage at Harlow’s, The Starlet Room hums with the energy of a city in transition. Once a DJ-fueled…
By Steph Rodriguez The scent of smoky barbecue and the sweet aroma of powdered-sugar funnel cakes fill the air. Neon lights flash across whirling carnival…
Artemis & The Messengers have been delivering electrifying performances in the region since the group’s inception in 2021. On Friday, July 11, they’ll bring their…
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf The final day of BottleRock featured unforgettable performances from headliners Cage The Elephant, and Noah Kahan. Classic rock legend Robby…
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf BottleRock’s second day drew a massive crowd as Justin Timberlake and Ice Cube gave headlining performances. The William Sonoma culinary…
Words and photographs by Sugarwolf Napa Valley hosted the 12th annual BottleRock Festival over Memorial Day weekend bringing fine wines, gourmet faire, celebrity chefs, and…
By Chris Woodard Every May, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month is celebrated. And for four years now, Sacramento has celebrated with a culture-rich…
By Steph Rodriguez June hits the gas on summer in Sacramento with many vibrant events that turn up the music, celebrate cultures and bring everyone…
By Xavier Figueroa Tycho, led by Sacramento native Scott Hansen, brought the first stop of the “Wish You Were Here” tour to Channel 24, Sacramento’s…