Submerge Magazine: Issue 110 (May 7- 21, 2012)

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Jonathan Carabba jonathan@submergemag.com senior editor

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dive in ‘Cause you can’t, you won’t and you don’t stop Melissa welliver melissa@submergemag.com After hearing the sad news about one of the founding members of legendary hip-hop trio Beastie Boys Adam “MCA” Yauch losing his fight with cancer this past week, it hit me hard.

I can’t help but think about each and every single album and what the songs mean to me. Clearly the Beastie Boys were a significant factor in molding me into the music lover I am today.

I remember being 13 years old and turning up my stereo as loud as it would go blasting Ill Communication. It was my go-to “get out of my room mom and dad” album.

To me Beastie Boys’ sound represents a time when I was finding my own independence in the world, not to mention their songs and videos completely had a fun aspect to them. It was even cool that the album had “Parental Advisory” written all over it. During a time when my mom wouldn’t even let me watch the movie Clerks because of the foul language, I was able to slip this gem right past her.

My love for the Beastie Boys became a slight obsession. For me, it was a turning point in that I started appreciating musicians more, buying every single previous album as well as looking forward to future ones. This was the first time I had started a collection of records from one group I adored. I truly geeked out, learned the lyrics and loved each release.

It was a big deal, because up until that point it was something I had never done before.

The Beastie Boys managed to transcend decades, perfecting their sound and affecting my generation in a big way. From party songs to becoming activists, they were a staple for me growing up.

Their 1998 release, Hello Nasty, was undoubtedly the college party record of the decade. You couldn’t enter a house around that time without that record taking a party to the next level. You can’t even front on their last record released just last year, Hot Sauce Committee Part Two with its truly infectious hip-hop sound and that extraordinary sense of humor seen in their “Fight for Your Right Revisited” video staring Will Ferrell, Jack Black, even Elijah Wood (to name just a few).

Yauch’s passing really affected me on another level. I grieved even more because I felt he was too young (he was just 47) to fall to the evil demon known as cancer.

MCA was one of the best rappers, songwriters and film directors of our time. And after seeing the response to the announcement of his passing via Facebook, to the traces of it at this year’s Sacramento Electronic Music Festival (see pages 32 and 33), it’s quite clear that he will be missed not only by me, but by music lovers around the world.

Now buck up and read the whole issue, damn it!

It’s a good one!

Enjoy issue #110, Melissa-Dubs

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Send regional news tips to info@submergemag.com Longtime Sacramento indie/folk-rock darlings Two Sheds will soon be Los Angeleans (boo, hiss).

After much time spent in the City of Trees, 30-plus years for bassist/backing vocalist Johnny Gutenberger and 18 for singer/guitarist Caitlin Gutenberger, they are ready for something new. Submerge reached out to Two Sheds and took a line out of one of our favorite songs of theirs, “WTF?” and asked, “What the fuck?”

“We’ve been talking about moving for a long time,” Johnny said. “Not because we hate Sacramento or are ‘down on the scene,’ we just wanted a change.”

It’s understandable, really. It’s a natural thing for human beings, especially creative ones, to crave change after so long in one place. Sometimes new scenery can stimulate the senses.

“We just want to try a new town on for size and see if we can get some fresh inspiration out of it,” Caitlin said. “And we’re purposely moving to a place that won’t be comfortable. We want to be out, motivated and restless for a while.”

“What better place than Los Angeles?” said Johnny.

Their final local gig for quite some time is set for Saturday, May 19 at Luigi’s Fungarden in Midtown. Johnny and Caitlin will be joined on stage by drummer Rusty Miller, guitarist Chris Larsen and a special guest for this show, Kris Anaya of Doom Bird on keyboard.

“We’re gonna try and fill out our sound a bit,” said Johnny. “We always have these little parts on recordings that don’t get played.

Kris is gonna do all that with the keys.”

Two Sheds will have a bunch of cool stuff available at the show, like an EP with five cover tunes (The Troggs, Guided By Voices, The Bobby Fuller Four and more) and special hand-screened posters by Asbestos Press. Purchase a poster, get a download of the EP, purchase a cassette tape, you get a download of the EP, and according to their website (Ilovetwosheds.com), “Buy Johnny a beer, you get a friend for life.” Joining them on May 19 will be San Francisco’s Birds and Batteries (whom Two Sheds also covers on the EP), and Dana Gumbiner (of Deathray). Show is all ages, $7 at the door, 8 p.m.

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“Five years! Wow. I can’t believe it,” says Ross Hammond, local guitar player and primary organizer of In the Flow Festival, which celebrates its fifth birthday from May 9–14, 2012 at various venues around town. “It’s really a good feeling that we’ve managed to get this far,” he said of the improvisational music and art festival that features everything from jazz to rock, poetry and spoken word to electronic music and blues. For Hammond and the others involved, In the Flow is a very personal thing. “We’ve lost some great friends along the way, namely Byron Blackburn and Tommy VanWormer, both of whom helped plan the festival in the early years. So it really is a good feeling because it’s a nice way to keep paying tribute to friends.” Hammond admits that back in 2008, the festival’s formative year, they had no clue what they were doing.

They had no permits, no real contracts with talent and a lack of publicity. “But it turned out great,” Hammond remembers. The second year saw them trying to “involve the community more” to really up the ante. They also started incorporating poetry and art.

“Every year we’ve grown and it seems like we’ve found a groove,” he said. “Five years feels like we’re legit now.” To view In the Flow Festival’s entire schedule, visit Intheflowsacramento.com.

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Last year’s Launch music/art/design festival, which went down on July 23, 2011 at Greens Hotel, was hands-down one of the high points of summer. The fashion show, the pop-up shops, the killer tunes from amazing bands and the overall sense of community were just amazing. This year, Launch is reaching new heights. Over the last couple weeks, they have been dropping hints via their Facebook page (Facebook.com/launchevents) as to just how crazy this year’s events will be. At least nine events are scheduled over six days (July 23–28) at multiple venues. Expect to see everything from from digital design battles, to furniture exhibitions to a full-on music festival on the final night at Ceaser Chavez Park. The lineup for said music festival? Absolutely bananas. Peep it: Chromeo, DJ Shadow, Grouplove, !!!, Future Islands, Gardens & Villas, St. Lucia, White Arrows, Sea of Bees, Low Flying Owls (reunion show), Appetite, Resa and more. Hot damn! Between last weekend’s massive Sacramento Electronic Music Festival, the Friday Night Concerts in the Park lineup, Launch and other rad touring bands coming through this summer, Sacramento is looking real nice.

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Pop Up Shop at the Skinner Howard Art Gallery • May 11–13, 19–20

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You’ve got two weekends to get your hands on really cool new, used and vintage art, apparel, accessories, jewelry, home furnishings, architectural salvage and so much more at the Pop Up Shop at the Skinner Howard Art Gallery (723 S Street) on May 11–13 (just in time for Mother’s Day) and again on May 19–20. During the preview for the Pop Up Shop, which is happening on Friday, May 11 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Sacramento’s own Willie’s Burgers food truck will be on hand in case all the shopping has made you hungry.

And while you’re at it, be sure to check out Gypsy Mobile Boutique, a muchtalked-about new local boutique on wheels. Learn more about the Pop Up Shop at Skinnerhowardart.com.

Sacramento Ballet’s Beer & Ballet just got tastier this year with its new sponsor Ruhstaller, “Sacramento’s beer since 1881,” being added to the mix. Sip some fresh and delicious brews (or there is wine and soda too) while you watch edgy new works that were created by the dancers themselves up close and personal! It all goes down at Sacramento Ballet’s studios at 1631 K Street, it’s an intimate setting where you feel like you’re sitting in on a rehearsal. It’s very informal, so if ballet is something that has typically scared you off in the past, Beer & Ballet is for you. Submerge recently attended a program similar to this where we got to see a few routines up close and it was amazing. You can see the sweat rolling off the dancers limber bodies, and it’s really easy to tell how much fun they’re having when you’re sitting 15 feet away from them. TIckets are $35 and that includes two drink tickets. Learn more at Sacballet.org.

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The Evolution of Comedy Tour • May 18 Throw away everything you think you know about politics, religion, superstition, astrology, ghosts and commonly held comforting beliefs, there’s an “intelligently designed” comedy tour full of “rationalist comedians” rolling through town to make your world flip upside down. The Evolution of Comedy Tour, which hits Sacramento Comedy Spot on Friday, May 18, was founded

by Ian Harris, a lifelong skeptic who has more than 19 years of stand-up comedy under his belt. According to a press release for the tour, Harris created The Evolution of Comedy “to help advance free thought and fill a much needed hole in the entertainment field for free thinkers, skeptics and non-believers.” The tour also features Sacramento native Jason Resler, who has landed on Entertainment Journal’s “Top 100 Comedians” list twice, and Maurice Northup. Join these comedians in their quest to make you think twice about, well, the way you think about things. More information can be found at Theevolutionofcomedy.com and at Saccomedyspot.com.

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Last week marked the opening of the 2012 Concerts in the Park series, and the newly renovated Cesar Chavez Park hosted over 6,300 people, a record breaking crowd for the Friday night series says Play Big Sacramento’s Andy Hawk. “Three years ago Mumbo Gumbo did around 6,100 and that was the biggest up till that point,” Hawk told Submerge. “If you give people a reason in this town to go out, they will.” It only gets better from here on out. On Friday, May 11 catch Middle Class Rut live for the first time in Sacramento in over a year! The hard rocking (and hard working) duo, consisting of guitarist/vocalist Zack Lopez and drummer/vocalist Sean Stockham, have been serious road dogs touring constantly for the last two-plus years. “We’ve been finding out the cities we do best in and building fans there,” Lopez recently told Submerge. “Things were easy back when ‘New Low’ was getting spun all day everyday and I could just hang out at Flame Club and drink. This touring shit is hard work!” They were touring so much, in fact, that at some point things started to feel stale, according to Lopez. There were songs on their record they couldn’t pull off live as just a two-piece, and playing along to a laptop was out of the question. So, naturally, they brought in a couple new members into their live setup, Eddie Underwood and Bob Lander of Sacramento band Lite Brite. “Since we’ve toured with them a few times before, it was easy to gel,” Lopez said. “There’s no other guys in Sacramento we’d rather have steal our booze than them.”

See Middle Class Rut live alongside Lite Brite, Horseneck and DJ Whores on Friday, May 11 at Cesar Chavez Park. Every show of MC Rut’s latest tour has been recorded for a live album release, this one included, so let’s all show up and be loud.

Visit Mcrut.com for more information about the band and visit Downtownsac.org/concerts to see the series schedule.

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The Optimistic Pessimist The Story of Us Bocephus Chigger bocephus@submergemag.com

FREE + BIWEEKLY It’s one of life’s greatest unsolved mysteries.

Conspiracy theorists and devotees alike have spent their lives chasing ghosts, poring over scraps of old papers hoping that they might contain clues as to his origin. And yet, for all their effort, they still can’t answer the one question they are literally dying to know, “Who exactly is this Optimistic Pessimist?”

Born Bocephus Chigger on the planet Tralfamadore in the (earth) year 1943, to Cletus and Mary Jane Annie Sue Chigger, Bocephus grew up a poor Southern boy, forced by his parents to listen to country music every waking hour of the day. You hicks out there might be doing the country version of fist pumping (lasso swinging?) right about now, but there is something you should know about Tralfamadore’s particular flavor of country music: Tralfamadorian country music sounds like a cross between Uncle Kracker, Auto-tune Cher and a burping contest. It was known to drive listeners insane after prolonged exposure.

Upon reaching the age of adulthood for a Tralfamadorian (3 earth years), Bocephus escaped his parents’ country music crazy factory. He moved to the capital of Tralfamadore and became involved in politics for a brief time. He was even elected as a congressman before being banished from his home planet for making a sexual hand gesture on national television. After “Jerk-offgate,” Bocephus headed to the only other safe haven in the galaxy, Earth.

Bocephus already knew from his grade school exobiology class that humans would easily mistake a Tralfamadorian for a hand puppet. This gullibility would work to both Bocephus’ advantage and disadvantage for his first couple of decades on Earth.

The sock puppet routine worked so well that Bocephus worked his way into the swanky mansion of a New York mob boss, known by his associates as “the Don.” The cost of staying warm for the winter meant witnessing beatings, drug deals and even murders. Eventually, the boss got whacked and Bocephus was the only witness.

Until then, the mobsters all thought he was just a puppet, but upon seeing the Don pumped full of lead, Bocephus couldn’t help but shed a tear. One of the hit men heard Bocephus sob and the secret was out.

Bocephus managed to escape, but he knew it wouldn’t be long before the mob had him.

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He needed help, so Bocephus turned witness and entered protective custody where he was given a chance to start life over as a butcher named Jerry Smith. No one is sure why the feds had a grey furry alien work in a butchery when it would have made much more sense to have him keep hiding as a hand puppet. That’s government for you!

Believing he could do a better job of protecting himself, Bocephus soon left protective custody and went underground.

Little is known about this period of his life, but there are many rumors. Some say they served with him in Vietnam. Some claim to have served time with him in a supermax facility in Colorado. Others say he lived a hard life of prostitution, pimping, gambling and hustling.

By 1996, Bocephus was lower than he had ever been. He was living in a Goodwill parking lot and his only remaining possession was a magic blue T-shirt with a picture of Mickey Mouse next to the word, “Indiana.” The members of the mob had either been thrown in jail or had moved on to more “legitimate” scams like credit default swaps and derivative trading. So, Bocephus stopped running.

As he lay on that pile of random Goodwill offerings, he thought to himself, “Things are going to change,” and soon they did. A few nights later, a mysterious teenager and his friend found Bocephus in the parking lot and took him home where he was given a comfortable walker to rest his tired fur upon.

Bocephus and his new friend grew close. Eventually, the mystery teen even got Bocephus to talk again. They shared their experiences and struggles with one another.

Through the teen, Bocephus finally learned what it was like to be free. He saw amazing things, smoked the best weed and listened to the dopest rap music in the galaxy.

When Bocephus wasn’t listening to Dr. Octagon and getting blunted, he wrote. He wrote so much that his arms and legs fell off and he had to learn to use his mouth. In early 2008, a young Sacramento upstart magazine, Submerge, took notice of Bocephus after he used his magic Indiana/Mickey Mouse T-shirt to make them think he was a brilliant writer.

Bocephus told them he would write about funny shit like sweatpants or would just complain about something that bothered him.

“The Optimistic Pessimist” debuted in April 2008, and Submerge has regretted it ever since.

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Words James Barone There are other movies in theaters this weekend besides The Avengers. I was just as surprised to hear this as you probably are. Opening April 27, the latest Jason Segel comedy, The FiveYear Engagement, sneaked onto the big screen before Marvel’s Mightiest Heroes battled whatever big baddy they’re pitted against. The conflict here is a young couple trying to keep it together in a crazy, mixed-up world. That’s probably not as exciting as kicking super villain ass, but it’s probably more relatable to most of us mere mortals.

The Five-Year Engagement sees Segel teaming up once again with Nick Stoller, his partner on 2011’s fantastic The Muppets, who also directs this time around. The story is an intricate dissection of the romantic relationship between Tom Solomon (Segel) and Violet Barnes (Emily Blunt), who by all appearances seem perfect for one another. The two meet at a super hero-themed New Year’s Eve party (hey, they’re in right now), and after just one year together are engaged to be married. Soon thereafter, life throws the young lovebirds a curveball when Violet gets a dream job offer in the psychology department at the University of Michigan. Tom, a sous chef on the cusp of becoming a culinary superstar, decides to pack up his life in his beloved Bay Area and head to the Midwest with his fiancée.

The culture shock, harsh winters and Tom’s own feelings of being a failure quickly mount as Violet achieves success after success at her new gig, working under the guidance of handsome Welsh professor Winton Childs (Rhys Ifans).

Tom works at the best sandwich shop in town, but still feels unfulfilled in his career. So, he dabbles in hunting and experimental facial hair, and the couple’s wedding date seems perpetually “to be announced.”

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calendar while still keeping things interesting. The Five-Year Engagement is no different in that regard. The writing is crisp—though the film, coming in at just a hair over two hours in length, perhaps a byproduct of its story spanning so much time, does seem to drag leading up to the climax. At times, it’s even poignant. As Tom and Violet’s relationship degrades, both romantic leads are shown for all their foibles. Fingers aren’t pointed, and neither character is fully demonized. Each misstep is just an example of life doing what it often does—destroying your bestlaid plans and pointing you in an unexpected direction.

Even when poignancy does sneak into The Five-Year Engagement, it’s usually tongue-in-cheek. This is a rom-com that doesn’t skimp on the “com” side of things. The humor runs the gamut from lowbrow jerk-off humor as when Tom’s friend Alex (Chris Pratt) mimics masturbation during a heated kitchen scene using a carrot and cream sauce, to the awkwardly surreal, usually provided by the hilarious Brian Posehn, who stands out in a small supporting role as Tarquin, Tom’s co-worker at the sandwich shop. In one of the more memorable moments toward the end of the film, Blunt and co-star Alison Brie (Mad Men’s Trudy Campbell), who plays Victoria’s sister Suzie, have a serious heart-to-heart but do so in the voices of Cookie Monster and Elmo respectively. It’s a mixed bag of humor that’s sure to appeal to a wide range of audiences.

Like most rom-coms, The Five-Year Engagement flows from the hope all new relationships seem to bring through rocky ups and downs once the honeymoon phase has passed and sees our onscreen lovers come through the gauntlet in a happy ending, because, well, it’s a movie and that’s what’s supposed to happen. Still, it’s enough fun to make for an enjoyable date night.

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Issue 110 • May 7 – May 21, 2012

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Balanced Approach to the American Dream

Four months and four beers strong, American River Brewing Company settles in for the long haul Words Nur Kausar | PHOTOS MIKE IBE

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he English brewed the India pale ale so that it could withstand a sea voyage to South Asia, taking into consideration choppy waters and uncontrolled temperature to create a beer still drinkable.

Brewers today make the English pale ale with these standards in mind, the result being a mellower, more balanced drink than the hoppier American version of the IPA. Head brewers David Mathis and Andy Armstrong, owners of the American River Brewing Company (ARBC) went the traditional English route with their Sunrise IPA, one of their flagship beers at the fledgling brewery out of Rancho Cordova. “[Back then] it was supposed to be just hoppy enough and alcoholic enough to get to Bombay without bacteria forming in it,” says Mathis, leaning near four taps fastened behind a bar in the ARBC tasting room on Trade Center Drive. “We also use French oak to give the impression that it’s been sitting in a barrel for nine months.”

Though it’s 6.8 percent alcohol by volume (ABV), Sunrise is a sweeter, easier drink than its American younger brother. The floral hop bitterness equally matches the creamy malt middle, and the finish is smooth and clean.

“A beer should have a front, a middle and a back in the palate,” says Mathis, a 15-year veteran brewer, same as Armstrong. “A lot of beers I’ve had recently get rid of that middle. I want our end users to get the full pleasure out of drinking our beer.”

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So far, ARBC has two other staple beers— Coloma Brown and Golden Ale—and a limited strong IPA, SSB 120, with plans to add a red ale as its fourth staple this week.

Mathis and Armstrong decided to work together on the brewery venture because they have similar tastes in beer, similar ideas on what beer should be and its future. Their compatibility and balance shows through in their creations.

The Coloma Brown, named after the first gold discovery site in California, is a big beer, but at 5.5 percent ABV, not overly alcoholic. It’s like a rich chocolate malt, yet has a smooth, slightly hopped finish.

The Golden Ale is 5 percent ABV, the everybeer-drinker’s ale. It’s light, crisp and can be picked at carefully to discover the yeast and malt flavors. Just don’t drink it after having American River’s other beers, especially the SSB, or it might be hard to hit at subtleties. The SSB is a competitor for the hardiest of California IPAs, but its uniqueness is in its hops. Mathis and Armstrong stayed away from the more common American hops like Cascade and went with varieties that are comparable to European styles.

“Why would we copy what someone else was doing?” Mathis starts, “We want to find our own distinct flavor.”

More than 15 years ago, Mathis brewed at home and loved it so much he worked for free at his local brewery until Pyramid Brewery, and later BJ’s Brewhouse, hired him. He admits to almost opening his own brewery back then, but then

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looks at his 15-year-old business plan and realizes it’s useless compared to what he can do now.

Armstrong and Mathis met at BJ’s, honing their craft and learning the business before deciding to see their ambitious dreams of owning a brewery come to fruition this January.

“BJ’s is good at what they do, especially with their restaurants, but they moved away from their onsite breweries,” Mathis says on why he left the corporate world. “Brewing beer is in our blood, it’s what we’re meant to do.”

Armstrong adds that he learned much of his craft at BJ’s, as well as the smaller brewery Beerman’s and U.S. sake brewer Gekkeikan.

“It was like going to beer school for nine years,” he says of BJ’s.

But he and Mathis wanted to branch out with their own creativity.

The two have a symbiotic relationship.

Mathis’ marketing education is apparent, and he’s optimizing on a “grain to glass” approach to business where he and Armstrong create the recipes, choose the ingredients, do the cleaning

and meet the “end user” to ensure the best possible experience.

“Sitting down and talking to guests—that’s what I’ve been doing by going to events, festivals, restaurants, bars, educating the sales staff, engaging guests about beer one person at a time,” he says.

Mathis knew Armstrong possessed the right skills and attention to detail when he chose him as his right-hand man to run the actual facility.

“One thing I learned is you have to change the light bulb if it’s out—if a guy working at a brewery is too lazy to change the light bulb, he’s too lazy to clean the fermenters properly,” Mathis says on one reason he knew Armstrong was the right guy.

Timing helps too. Mathis says what Sacramento area is seeing now is a resurgence after many breweries shut down four years ago, creating a void.

“Sacramento is one of the ripest craft brewery destinations in the nation,” he says, confident the city will join Portland, Seattle, Denver and others as a microbrewery hotspot.

“A lot of beers I’ve had recently get rid of that middle. I want our end users to get the full pleasure out of drinking our beer.”

– Andy Armstrong, Head Brewer, American River Brewing Company Dive Into Sacramento & Its Surrounding Areas

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dowNtowN BrowN, theA sKotIA, our eNdless oBsessIoN, mortAl AtrocIty, the wAr wIthIN ARBC Tasting Room Manager Lisa Agoitia came on board not long after the brewery opened. She is known in the local beer community, has judged past beer competitions and is studying for the Beer Judge Certification Program exam.

“I’ve known these guys for years and Andy is one of the most creative brewers I know,” she says. She and Armstrong are working together on an upcoming Incinerator Pale Ale, a blend of the brewery’s current IPA with hot peppers and jerk spices, Armstrong says.

Getting the small team started on a beer topic like this is simple when visiting the tasting room, where the three like to spend a few hours getting to know customers and talking about what’s to come.

“You don’t throw in the full pepper because you get the flavor from the skin,” says Mathis, sitting relaxed behind a barrel that’s been transformed to a tall table. “What we’re doing is figuring out how to extract only the heat... but that’s proprietary,” he laughs, refusing to give out his trade secrets.

Along with the upcoming spiced blend, Armstrong is experimenting with honey, chamomile and rosemary in future specialty beers, as well as trying barrel aging. He and Mathis filled three wine barrels with their beer to see what they can produce in limited quantity over the next year.

There is still much more room to grow.

American River sits in a 6,500-square-foot industrial facility that could potentially put out 10,000 barrels per year if Mathis adds more equipment. With the current barrels, the company SubmergeMag.com

is capable of approximately 1,000 barrels this year, but Mathis says they’re going to take it slow.

“The market demands,” he says. “We’re getting good feedback but my focus is don’t grow so rapidly that we lose quality control or lose the connection with our end user.”

However, the long-term goal, he adds, is to make ARBC a major player like Lagunitas or Drake’s Brewing. Armstrong says he already has a few things in mind, including bottling by the end of summer and introducing new yeast strains.

They’re in it for the long haul with Rancho Cordova as headquarters. Mathis says the city council warmly welcomed the small business and is excited about ARBC’s future prospects as much as the company.

“We’re next to the highway, we have a big parking lot for trucks to turn around and the corridor connects us to the entire country,” he says.

For now, the tasting room is open Wednesday through Friday from 4 to 8 p.m., but more than a dozen bars serve American River on rotation, including de Vere’s Irish Pub, Alley Katz, River Rock Tap House, Pangaea Two Brews Cafe, Firestone Public House and the Bottle Shop in Davis.

ARBC also plans to attend the Raley Field Beer Festival May 18 and the West Coast Beer For more information, check out American River Festival at Miller Brewing Company on Park May 19.

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Issue 110 • May 7 – May 21, 2012

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All the World’s a Stage Nadia Ali keeps dance floors grooving all across the globe Words JAMES BARONE

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adia Ali lives the kind of life many of us dream of. She travels the world, works with some of the most heralded artists on the planet and, as if all that wasn’t enough, has made a name for herself and a sucessful career doing what she loves.

A quick glimpse of what the life of an internationally renowned (and coincidentally Grammy-nominated) singer/ songwriter is like can be found on her Twitter feed. On April 29, after returning from performing in Miami, she wrote, “NYC. Home sweet home.” The very next day, she tweeted, “Lots of packing to do for my trip to LA tomorrow.”

As the saying goes, there’s no rest for the weary.

“You know, the grass is always greener on the other side,” Ali tells Submerge. “I envy people who have very stable lifestyles where they just stay in one place, but there was a time where all I wanted to do was travel.”

As it turns out, the trip to Los Angeles has deeper ramifications than just a simple concert or brief vacation.

It’s a move that may turn out to be permanent.

“This is my month to try out L.A,” she confides. “Based on what happens this month determines how quickly I move, or whether or not I move for sure, but so far it’s looking like it’s happening.”

“I’m kind of tired of New York,” Ali adds. “I’ve been there since I was 5 years old, and I’m over it.”

Born in Libya to Pakistani parents, Ali moved to New York City’s borough of Queens at an early age. When she was just 17, she was introduced to producer Markus Moser.

The two formed electronic duo iiO, and in 2001 released the single “Rapture,” which thrust Ali into instant recognition and coaxed people onto dance floors worldwide. In 2005, Ali began pursuing a solo career and became a highly soughtafter vocalist in the EDM world. In 2009, she released Embers, her solo debut. Lush and intoxicating, Embers blended pulsating digital beats with Ali’s deft songwriting skills, creating an album that would appeal to pop music lovers and dance music aficionados.

Currently, she’s embarked upon a North American tour that spans from now through the end of July. In the midst of that, she’s also working on her sophomore release, Phoenix, which is, as of now, without a solid release date. Ali filled us in on her upcoming album and also shed some light on her most recent collaboration with superstar electronica producer BT in the following interview.

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You’re always being tapped to work with other artists, and in May you have a new single, “Must Be the Love,” with BT debuting. How did that come about?

I had been in touch with BT through Sultan and Ned Shepard. I had to ask BT a question about something business related, and we started talking. It was interesting because I’ve admired his music since I first started doing dance music.

I think it was a few months later that I got an email from BT, and he said, “Would you like to try writing something to this track?” and of course I was all over it, because I had been a massive fan for such a long time. He’s a pioneer in electronic music. I wrote the song in Toronto, and that was it. I sent it over to him, and he loved it. He tweeted to his fans how much he was a fan and that he’s excited for the song. Very recently, Arty jumped on the track. It’s been good. I’m excited, because the song is very meaningful to me.

Meaningful in what way?

The original title of the song was “We Heal.” It’s all about how when we get into a really great relationship, our life changes for the better. The past wounds and the past scars that we have are healed by a new love. It has to do with love as a healing factor.

You said you wrote the track in Toronto, and Arty just recently hopped onto the song. Did you know Arty would be on the track? Do you think about that stuff when you write?

I had no idea that Arty was going to be on that collaboration. When I sent out the track to BT, I thought it was going to be just us. Actually, a year after we recorded it, or longer, I found out on YouTube that Arty was going to be on the track [laughs]. BT was like, “Oh yeah, I forgot to tell you…” Arty’s super talented, so it’s cool.

Does that affect the way you write at all?

I never think about who’s going to produce it…

Actually, that’s not true. When it was BT, I knew I had to bring something to the table that matched BT. I brought a meaningful song, because I think he’s a meaningful artist. I have other artists where I do fun pop songs, because I know it’s going to be a commercial song that they’re looking for. I think it just depends on the artist.

You’ve had Grammy nominations and have been at this for a while. It’s neat that it’s still a thrill for you to work with artists you admire.

Oh absolutely. I’m a very lucky girl. I’ve been in this career for 12 years. It’s been a good gig.

“I’ve been doing dance music from the start of my career, but Embers was more of a selfindulgent album where I wanted to express myself as a singer/songwriter. I’ve done a lot of music since then, and I feel like my fan base is itching for a dance album, so I’m giving them what they want.”

– Nadia Ali on her forthcoming album, Phoenix

Other than collaborating with other artists, you’re working on your second solo album now. I know it’s still in its early phases, but how is the writing going on that for you?

Well, I’ve been writing tracks for it since I finished my first album, but the issue is, when you’re touring, how do you make time to continue recording? So that’s what I’m trying to work on right now. I’m being a lot more proactive about it now. That’s why I’m in Los Angeles. I feel like Los Angeles is giving me that new inspiration that I need, so I’m excited.

I was reading that the new album Phoenix is going to be a bit more dance-y than your first album Embers.

I’ve been doing dance music from the start of my career, but Embers was more of a self-indulgent album where I wanted to express myself as a singer/songwriter. I’ve done a lot of music since then, and I feel like my fan base is itching for a dance album, so I’m giving them what they want.

Before we were talking about the track you did with BT and how the lyrics were meaningful to you. When you write a dance track, does that change your mindset?

It really depends on the type of song the artist is looking for. I know some artists want a really catchy commercial song, and they don’t really care about lyrics or a message in songs, and some guys really care about the music in the song. I work accordingly. It’s really different for every situation, for every different producer.

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You were talking about your touring schedule, and you’re pretty much on the road between now and the middle of the summer. How is it going so far and what can fans expect?

This tour, most of the dates are in the United States, but after that, I’m going to work on really developing my live show and bringing it to the next level. That’s a goal. You always want to put it out there, but until you get to that stage where you have time to do it, then you have a better picture of what’s going to realistically happen.

What kind of stuff are you looking to incorporate in the future?

I know it’s going to have a lot of LED screens, lots of lights. Lots of glitz and glam.

Nadia Ali will also be debuting some new tracks on her current tour, so Sacramento should make a point to go to District 30 on May 24. Also on-hand will be Trevor Simpson, and the event will be hosted by Midnite Events, AJ Memar and Stephanie Weaver. For more info, go to District30sacramento.com, or call (916) 737-5770.

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Ace of Spades Imagine Dragons, Wrings (formerly Early States), The Cosmonauts, 6:30 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Open Mic Variety Night, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s AB & the Sea, Tommy & the High Pilots, 8 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Gentleman Surfer, Tyson Graf/Mike Johnson, Garage Jazz Architects, 7:30 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Jazz Session w/ The Joe Mazzaferro Quintet feat.

Reagan Branch Quartet, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Strapped for Cash w/ Nuance, 7:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Press Club Street Urchinz, Matt Suarez & the Movement, Burnin’ Waves, 8:30 p.m.

Sol Collective Microphone Mondays, 8 p.m.

5.08 Tuesday

Ace of Spades Delta Spirit, Waters, 7 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Gauntlet Hair, 8:30 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Luigi’s (Davis) KDVS Music Trivia, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Dirt Nap Band, 5:30 p.m.; Acoustic Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.

Mix Ryan Hernandez, 6:30 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Lance Richards Trio, Kenny Freeman, Jon Emery Iverson, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub College Night w/ DJ Rigatony, DJ Alazzawi, 10:30 p.m.

Press Club FFFreak w/ CrookOne, DJ Hailey, Dogtones, 9:30 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Weird Science, 7 p.m.

T2 Nightclub & Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Bill Mylar, 5:30 p.m.; Funktion, 9 p.m.

Townhouse GRIMEY w/ Addison Groove, Doc Daneeka, Wolf Bitch, DJ Whores, Crescendo, Spire, 9 p.m.

ZuhG Life Store Open Mic, 6 p.m.

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The Boardwalk Close to Home, Ice Nine Kills, For All I Am, Paint Over Pictures, Beyond All Ends, Straight Up Grizzly, 6:30 p.m.

Club Car The Double Shots, 7:30 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Dixon May Fairgrounds Snoop Dogg, One Block Radius, 6 p.m.

Fox & Goose Steve McLane, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s The Whitney Myer Band, Reggie Ginn, 7 p.m.

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Luigi’s Fungarden Kill Devil, I’m Dirty Too, Chiefs, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Jack Wilson, Bob Woods Duo, Chris Gene, 8 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Jesi Naomi, James Cavern, Konu, Ukulele Jake, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Iconoclast Robot, Conflict Minerals, Zen Arcadia, Graham Vinson, 8 p.m.

Press Club Setting Sons, Static Thought, Brain Rash, Number Station, 8:30 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Weird Science, 7 p.m.

Sacramento Poetry Center In the Flow Festival w/ ElectroPoetic Coffee, Josh Fernandez, ImmoBme & Inside Story, Blaquelisted, Bob Stanley, Justin Desmangles & Harley White Jr., 9 p.m.

Torch Club Acoustic Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.; Vandella, West of Next, 9 p.m.

Uncle Vitos (Davis) Boom Bip w/ The Flower Vato, 10 p.m.

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The Blue Lamp The Session, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk 808, Turf Talk, To 3, Young Gasz, Bink, Reggy B, Money Mo, New Era, 7 p.m.

Bows and Arrows In the Flow Festival w/ Pluck, Vim Vigour, Hearts+Horses, The Lost Trio Plays Monk, Cave Women, 7 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

Club Retro Kilo Kapanel, DuDa, Shill Macc, RichardTheRockStar, DI-RECT, TeavyOso, Lil Sav, Hennessy, 7 p.m.

The Coffee Garden Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.

District 30 Cosmic Gate, Ray Reverse, Trenix, 9 p.m.

Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

Dixon May Fairgrounds The English Beat, The Romantics, 6 p.m.

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Naked Lounge Downtown The Trees, Brothers Nunez, Love Is Over, 8:30 p.m.

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Torch Club X Trio, 5 p.m.; Bonnie & the Bang Bang, 9 p.m.

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Ace of Spades Andre Nickatina, Prof, Mumbls, Quette Daddie & Optimiztiq, Ill Effect, A-Mad-G, 53ZipBoys, 6:30 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Gentleman Caller, Smirker, The Stone Ghosts, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk K-Ottic, Side FX, 2HK, Quen, Sunny B, New Era, Cell, SLR Gang, 7 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, 9 p.m.

Capitol Garage Get Down to the Champion Sound w/ DJ Esef and special guests, 10 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Park Middle Class Rut, Lite Brite, Horseneck, DJ Whores, 5 p.m.

Corner Pocket Sports Bar Superlicious, 8 p.m.

Davis Bike Collective G. Green, Uzi Rash, Charles Albright, 8 p.m.

District 30 Pink & Black Ball w/ DJ Solarz, MC Rut, 9 p.m.

Dixon May Fairgrounds Abyss Rising, 2 p.m.; Kellie Pickler, Phil Vassar, 6 p.m.

Fox & Goose Kevin Seconds, David & Olivia, Bastards of Young, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s Vokab Company, 10 p.m.

Javalounge Jilt vs Jonah, Donner, T.H.I.E.F., 8 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Simpl3jack, The Hungry, Honyock, 8:30 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe In the Flow Festival w/ Bad Luck, Hell Bent in the Pacific, Dave Lynch Group, Insuu Bunkai, 7 p.m.

Marilyn’s Robert Wynia, A Single Second, 9:30 p.m.

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Midtown Village Cafe Brothers Nunez, God Sex, Valiant Steed, 8:30 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Todd Morgan and the Emblems, Thomas Smith, Clemon Charles, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Jupiter, The Verge, Major Powers, The Low-Fi Symphony, 9 p.m.

On The Y Psychosomatic, Angerhead, Hellpig, Blownload, Art Of Chaos, 8 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Crooked, 9 p.m.

Phono Select In the Flow Festival w/ Afternoon Teacup Collection, Jaroba and Keith Cary, Kevin Corcoran, 5 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Lovefool, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino California Cowboys, 5:30 p.m.; Whiskey Dawn, 10 p.m.

The Refuge Bo Stewart, Blck Star, 7:30 p.m.

Shenanigans Storytellers, Tribe Of Levi, 9 p.m.

Shine Gino & Amanda Videche, Robin Reyes, Diana Campos, Jentin Joe, Ricardo Anzaldo, 8 p.m.

Sol Collective Dibia$e, Elaquent, Sunclef, 9 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Chris Pureka, Emy Reynolds Band, Halsted, 8:30 p.m.

The Stonehouse Old Brewery Space Rabies, Purification

By Fire, Gary Busey Amber Alert, Enslave the Creation, Blackweed, 7 p.m.

Torch Club The League, 5:30 p.m.; Volker Strifler, 9 p.m.

Townhouse The Golden Ghosts, The Downtown Train, 9 p.m.

UC Davis: Freeborn Hall Tipper, Kraddy, Joe Daddy, 8 p.m.

ZuhG Life Store The Bell Boys, 2 p.m.

5.12 Saturday

14th & I Stout Rebellion, One Eyed Reilly, 5:30 p.m.

Ace of Spades Kid Ink & Kirko Bangz, Kid Swagg, Torrey Tee, Supaficialz, Higher Learning, DJ Oasis, 7 p.m.

Antiquite Maison Privee In the Flow Festival w/ Tony Passarell’s Thin Air Orchestra, Broun Fellinis, Ross Hammond Quartet, E Squared, Lords of Outland, Nagual, The Mentones, Polarity Taskmasters, Instagon, Take 5, 12 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Cash Prophets, Dry County Drinkers, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk Smile Empty Soul, Burn Halo, The Veer Union, Track Fighter, Some Fear None, Force of Habit, 6:30 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Air Supply, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure feat. Some Fear None, 8 a.m.

The Cave Looking At My Enemy (L.A.M.E.), Bypassing Oblivion, Falcon A, Barbarous Cock, Fond of Anarchy, 7:30 p.m.

Center for the Arts Ivan Najera, 7 p.m.

Corner Pocket Sports Bar Superlicious, 8 p.m.

Crest Theatre Snatam Kaur, 6:30 p.m.

District 30 DJ Foley, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Tommy Near, Lovelorn, Street Urchinz, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Tainted Love, 10 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Rick Springfield, 7:30 p.m.

Heart Clothing Boutique DJ Esef & Mosean, 2 p.m.

Javalounge Bridge Root, The Old Screen Door, Yellow Dot, 4 p.m.; Astral Cult, Devoid of Reality, Majesty, 8:30 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden The Phenomenauts, The Moans, The Left Hand, One More Last Try, 7:30 p.m.

Marilyn’s Rendezvous, Cool Beans, Playboy School, 9:30 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino DEV, The Whitney Myer Band, Young L & Star, 8 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Hardboiled Wonderland, Odd Moniker, Jaroba, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Lipstick! 12 Year Anniversary w/ Geographer, Shaun Slaughter, Roger Carpio, 9 p.m.

Phono Select In the Flow Festival w/ Alex Jenkins and Dyne Eifertsen, Nahum Zdybel Trio, Signifiers, 1 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Apple Z, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino California Cowboys, 5:30 p.m.; Whiskey Dawn, 10 p.m.

Shine Doce De Mayo Second Saturday Art Festival w/ Diciembre Gris, Walking Spanish, DJ Ivan G, 6 p.m.

Sol Collective LINL Witchie, DJ Crush Delight, 7 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Ramona Falls, Social Studies, You Are Plural, 8:30 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Maceo Parker, Jeanette Harris, 8:30 p.m.

Torch Club Johnny Guitar Knox, 5 p.m.; Mia Dyson, 9 p.m.

UC Davis: Jackson Hall New York Philharmonic, 8 p.m.

ZuhG Life Store Devoid of Reality, Sicfus, Ken Koenig, 1 p.m.

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Antiquite Maison Privee In the Flow Festival w/ Harley White Jr. Jazz Orchestra, Scott Amendola vs. Wil Blades, Bristle, Vinny Golia Sextet, Lovely Builders, Alex Jenkins’ Sound Immersion, Steve Adams Quartet, Rich Halley Quartet, Dottie Grossman and Michael Vlatkovich, Gongfarmer, 12 p.m.

The Blue Lamp WAXappeal, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Psychostick, Downtown Brown, Thea Skotia, Our Endless Obsession, Mortal Atrocity, The War Within, 6 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Chang Di & Choo Mimi, 2 & 5 p.m.

Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 9 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Haven Underground Rye Wolves, Hallow, Aequorea, Aerial Ruin, 8 p.m.

Javalounge The Band Droidz, Light Brigade, 8 p.m.

Press Club Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry & DJ Hailey, 9 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort The Dean-O-Holics (Rat Pack Tribute), 6 p.m.

Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Tessie Marie & the Poor Man Band, 8 p.m.

UC Davis: Cedar Stage Whole Earth Festival w/ Ally Hasche, A White Hunter, Mantle Sound Core, World Hood, 1 p.m.

ZuhG Life Store Sam Phelps, ZuhG (Acoustic), Jesi Naomi, 12 p.m.

5.14 Monday

The Boxing Donkey Open Mic Variety Night, 8 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Natalie Cole, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe In the Flow Festival w/ Kris Tiner, Michael Vlatkovich Quintet, Darren Johnston, Ben Goldberg and Jeff Denson, 6 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Jazz Session w/ The Joe Mazzaferro Quintet feat.

Pacific Jazz Combo, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Strapped for Cash w/ Nuance, 7:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Press Club Support The Rabid, DC Fallout, Incrusted Dust, 8:30 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino In-A-Fect, 7 p.m.

Sol Collective Microphone Mondays, 8 p.m.

5.15 Tuesday

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Kepi (Video Premiere), Dog Party, The Potential Lunatics, 7 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Justin Farren, Be Brave Bold Robot, John Ludington, Devin Farren, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Acoustic Open Mic Talent Showcase, 6 p.m.

Mix Ryan Hernandez, 6:30 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Matt McClean, Erin and the Project, Olla, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub College Night w/ DJ Rigatony, DJ Alazzawi, 10:30 p.m.

Press Club FFFreak w/ CrookOne, DJ Hailey, Dogtones, 9:30 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino In-A-Fect, 7 p.m.

T2 Nightclub & Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Alex Nelson, 5:30 p.m.; Pete Anderson, 9 p.m.

UC Davis: Studio Theatre Magik*Magik Orchestra, 8 p.m.

ZuhG Life Store Open Mic, 6 p.m.

5.16 wednesday

Ace of Spades The Supervillains, Kayavibe, Official Response, Dogfood, Eazy Dub, 6:30 p.m.

Club Car The Double Shots, 7:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose Traditional Irish Jam Session, 7 p.m.

Javalounge The Lovebirds, 99,100, Olla, 8 p.m.

Luigi’s (Davis) Justin Farren, Be Brave Bold Robot, John Ludington, 8:30 p.m.

Momo Lounge Life w/ DJ Epik, DJ Oasis, 9 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown West Nile Ramblers, The Soutterain, Richie Lawrence and the Yolos, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Highway 12, Unseen Reason, Fortawesumo & the Dynamics, 8 p.m.

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Press Club Conniption Fits, Riot Radio, Magi-Kool Doods, 8:30 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino In-A-Fect, 7 p.m.

Shine Professor Len and the Big Night, Greg Glazner and Friends, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Acoustic Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.; Merle Jagger, 9 p.m.

UC Davis: Jackson Hall Cyro Baptista’s Banquet of the Spirits, 8 p.m.

Uncle Vitos (Davis) Boom Bip w/ The Flower Vato, 10 p.m.

5.17 Thursday

The Blue Lamp Lantz Lazwell, Hans Eberbach, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk Street Urchinz, The Scowndrolls, Unwanted Droids, Knotwood, Electric Shoes, Philban Green, 7 p.m.

Capitol City Hotel Karaoke, 8:30 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

The Coffee Garden Open Mic Night, 8 p.m.

Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose The Mike Justis Band, 8 p.m.

Javalounge Little Boy Blue, Samatha Arrasmith, Spangler, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Rock On Live Band Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Rob Brundage, Nick Cohen, Rachel Wagner, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Bluegrass Acoustic Jam, 7:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Love and Theft, 9:30 p.m.

Press Club Work Your Soul, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino In-A-Fect, 7 p.m.

Torch Club X Trio, 5 p.m.; Fruition, 9 p.m.

UC Davis: Studio Theatre Cyro Baptista’s Banquet of the Spirits, 8 p.m.

Center for the Arts A Tribute to the Women of Rock w/ Lorraine Gervais, Kate Haight & Jenn Knapp, 8 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Park The Nickel Slots, Infamous Swanks, Blackeyed Dempseys, DJ ADMJ, 5 p.m.

Fox & Goose Them Sonsabitches, Kill Devil, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s The Cheeseballs, 10 p.m.

Javalounge The Chick P’s, Stephen March, 8 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden A Single Second, Bastards Of Young, The Shell Corporation, Walking Dead, 8 p.m.

Luigi’s (Davis) Crow Canyon, Under The Indecisive, 8:30 p.m.

Marilyn’s In the Silence, Lasher Keen, 9:30 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Truth of Mars, Sandford Wraqq, Essence of October, 8:30 p.m.

The Nugget River Park (Placerville) Northbound Train, Hippi3, Isaac Bear, Tao Jiriki, Massive Delicious, The Old Screen Door, Island of Black and White, Forgotten Passage, 12 p.m.

Old Ironsides 50 Watt Heavy, Blossom Rock, Bright Faces, 9 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Peeti V, Gave Xavier, Politik, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Superlicious, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Ice House Blues, 5:30 p.m.; Spazmatics, 10 p.m.

Shine Terrill, Sly Park, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Extra Classic, Dirty Ghosts, Big Tree, 8:30 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Sister Carol, Urbanfire, DJ Wokstar, 6 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Tesla, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Pailer & Fratis, 5:30 p.m.; Walking Spanish, 9 p.m.

UC Davis: Studio Theatre Cyro Baptista’s Banquet of the Spirits, 8 p.m.

Vega’s Jang, Would Be Train Robbers, The Alcohol Plague, 9 p.m.

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ZuhG Life Store Loves It, 2 p.m.

FRIDAY The Blue Lamp Nightgown, Prairie Dog, Steer The Stars, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk Keeping Score, The Moth Anatomy, Two Nooses, Bulltrue, Purification

by Fire, Spine!, 7 p.m.

Bulls Dry County Drinkers, 9 p.m.

Capitol Garage Get Down to the Champion Sound w/ DJ Esef, Protoje, Bobby Hustle, DJ Triple Crown, 10 p.m.

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Ace of Spades Coventry Square, Escalon, Some Seek Forgiveness, The Moth Anatomy, Citadel, Journal, They Call It Mercy, 5 p.m.

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Fox & Goose Delta City Ramblers, Hot Tar Roofers, Sean Fleming, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Steelin’ Dan, 7 p.m.; Midnight Players, 10 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Beatles vs. Stones, 7:30 p.m.

Javalounge The Blind Shake, 4 p.m.; Dead Set, John DeNecochea, The White Walls, 8:30 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Two Sheds (Sacto Farewell Show), Birds & Batteries, Dana Gumbiner, 8:30 p.m.

Marilyn’s 23 Shades, Lonely Kings, Doctor Luna, 9:30 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Gillian Underwood, Gabe Nelson, 8:30 p.m.

The Nugget River Park (Placerville) S.W.S.C., Monkey Flower, ZuhG, Musical Charis, Jesi Naomi, Be Brave Bold Robot, The Bell Boys, Three Legged Dawg, Jamhead, James Cavern, Justin Farren, Jon Ludington, Full Melt, 12 p.m.

Old Ironsides Funk.defied, 9 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Peeti V, Gave Xavier, Politik, 9 p.m.

Plainfield Station Operation Restore Maximum Freedom 12 w/ Mondo Lava, Twin Steps, Buk Buk Bigups, Yi, Headboggle, World Hood, UCD Gamelan Ensemble, West Nile Ramblers, No Babies, Brothers Amor, Burglars, Dibia$e, Raleigh Moncrief, 1 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub The Department of Rock, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Ice House Blues, 5:30 p.m.; Spazmatics, 10 p.m.

Shenanigans Plasma Cannon, Secretions, Falcon A, The Three Way, 9 p.m.

Shine Mathew Sertich (of The Generals), Sam Larson, JD Rudometkn, Cameron Betts, 8 p.m.

Sol Collective Sleeprockers, Pregnant, Honeyock, Task1ne, Defeye, The Trees, Jonny James, Universe, The Met Band, 2 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Emily Wells, The Portland Cello Project, 8:30 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort La Original Banda El Limon Con Carmen Jar, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Johnny Guitar Knox, 5 p.m.; Ron Hacker, 9 p.m.

UC Davis: Studio Theatre Cyro Baptista’s Banquet of the Spirits, 8 p.m.

ZuhG Life Store Monkey’s in Space, Bad Connection, Samantha Faye, Insomnia, 1 p.m.

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5.20 Sunday

The Blue Lamp The Songwriters Showcase & BBQ w/ Kevin G. Maisano, Billy Buckman, Mason Rex, Autumn Sky, Jeremiah Jacobs, Mike James, Chris Twomey, 3 p.m.; WAXappeal, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Gary Busey Amber Alert, Lifeforms, Before You Fall, A Plague Upon Her, In Theory, 6:30 p.m.

Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 9 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s Midnight Players, 10 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Dirt Nap Band, The Family Bandits, Jon Q, 8:30 p.m.

The Nugget River Park (Placerville) E Squared, Cat & Mouse Trio, Island of Black and White, The Old Screen Door, Massive Delicious, Total Perspective Vortex, Spankey, Full Melt, 12 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Royal Southern Brotherhood, 3 p.m.

Press Club Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry & DJ Hailey, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Erin McKinney, 7 p.m.

Swabbies on the River All Day Deal w/ Country Trash, West Niles Ramblers, The Fortunate Few, Dry County Drinkers, The Bleedin Hearts, Campfire Crooners, Little Miss Lonely Hearts, 12 p.m.

Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Golden Cadillacs, 8 p.m.

UC Davis: Jackson Hall UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: Family Concert, 3 p.m.

ZuhG Life Store Rich Krieger, La Noche, 12 p.m.

5.21 Monday

Ace of Spades Fear Factory, Shadows Fall, The Browning, The Devastated, Legacy Of Disorder, 6 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Open Mic Variety Night, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Nebraska Mondays hosted by Ross Hammond, 7:30 p.m.

Naked Lounge Downtown Jazz Session w/ The Joe Mazzaferro Quintet feat. CSUS Collective, 8:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Press Club The Three Way, Hopeless Jack, Majesty, 8:30 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Buck Ford, 7 p.m.

Sol Collective Microphone Mondays, 8 p.m.

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Laughs Unlimited Darryl Littleton, Anderi Bailey, May 11 - 12, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.

Best of Open Mic Showcase, May 15, 8 p.m.

Tru Grinders Comedy w/ Kirk McHenry, Sandra Risser, Shaun G, hosted by Michael Calvin, May 17, 8 p.m.

Steve Smith, Phat Joe, May 18 - 20, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Luigi’s Davis The Comedy Space Launch Show w/ Johnny Taylor, Jesse Fernandez, Dan O’Connell, hosted by Tim Morgan and Ray Molina, May 7, 8 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Keith Lowell Jensen’s Comedy Night, every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Po’Boyz Bar & Grill (Folsom) Comedy Open Mic, every Monday, 9 p.m.

Punchline Comedy Club Flips and Beaners Comedy Jam w/ Sean Peabody, Anthony Padilla, Justin Rivera, hosted

by Jimmy Earll, May 10, 8 p.m.

Wayne Brady, May 11 - 12, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Chicano Comedy Allstars w/ Dustin Ybarra, Dillon Garcia, Big Al Gonzales, May 13, 7 p.m.

Alex Reymundo, May 17 - 20, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Sacramento Comedy Sportz Mayhem Improv Comedy, every Thursday, 9 p.m.

ComedySportz, every Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.

Sacramento Comedy Spot Top 10 List Podcast Live!, May 11 & 18, 9 p.m.

Worlds Worst Doctors Improv, May 12, 8 p.m.

Anti Cooperation League Improv, May 12 & 19, 9 p.m.

Open Mic Scramble, May 13 & 20, 7 p.m.

The Evolution of Comedy w/ Ian Harris, Jason Resler, Maurice Northup, May 18, 9 p.m.

Lady Business, May 19, 8 p.m.

The Stoney Inn Comedy Open Mic, every Monday, 8 p.m.

Tommy T’s Adam Hunter, May 10 - 13, Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Teddy Carpenter, May 18 - 20, Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Townhouse Ngaio Bealum, Joe Klocek, Dan Holzman, May 10, 8 p.m.

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Blue Cue Trivia Night, every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Trivia Night, every Tuesday, 8 p.m.

Colonial Theatre REPO! The Genetic Opera w/ Live Cast, May 19, 8 p.m.

Firestone Public House First Look Grand Opening & Benefit for UC Davis Children’s Hospital, May 10, 6 p.m.

Florin Business Arts Complex Sac’s A-List Poetry & Music Event w/ M.E. Miller, T.D. Trice, Malik Saunders, Jamie Jackson, Terry Moore, LSB, May 12, 7 p.m.

The Fountains at Roseville 2nd Annual Mikuni Japanese Street Festival, May 17, 5 p.m.

Fox & Goose Pub Quiz, every Tuesday, 7 p.m.

Golden Bear Random Knowledge Trivia Night, every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s The Siren Show presents: Comic Strip Tease, May 17, 8 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Poetry Unplugged, every Thursday, 8 p.m.

McKinley Park Rose Garden Rose Garden Re-Opening, May 12, 10 a.m.

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Adieu Sac: New work by Richard St.Ofle, May 19, 6 p.m.

Natomas High School Celebrate Sacramento, May 19, 12 p.m.

Old Sacramento 20th Annual Pacific Rim Street Fest, May 20, 10 a.m.

Powerhouse Pub Sac Pong Circuit, every Monday, 8 p.m.

Sacramento Ballet Studios Beer & Ballet, May 11 - 12, 16, 18 - 19, 7 p.m.

Sol Collective Still: Work from Bobby Mull, Liz Donner, Jesse Vasquez, Savannah Macias, Brandi Scott, Dominick Porras, Robby Moncrief, Trent Liddicoat, Paloma Glasser, Carlos Amaya, closing reception May 12, 7 p.m.

Kaleidoscope: Work from Troy Mighty, Demetris “Bamr” Washington, Aaron Hood, Theron Brown, Vagas Hawk, Nic Rodriguez, Jonathon Buck, opening reception May 19, 7 p.m.

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Self portrait of Jesse Vasquez

Photos from the Stone series

Light in a dark place

Photographer Jesse Vasquez celebrates the human form in his third series, Stone Words Jenn Walker

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rom the ruins of a tanked economy arises a booming art scene. When Philadelphia had little else to offer, the city turned to its creative minds, dumping money from its coffers into the arts. So it goes—a downward spiral can only last so long before things start looking up.

This is the experience freelance photographer Jesse Vasquez remembers. Nine years of artistic exposure in this almost bankrupt city provided him all the ripe conditions needed to develop his first body of work before returning to Sacramento. He found dancers and willing subjects to photograph, and had unlimited access to a three-story house replete with lavish furniture and a roof garden of exotic plants to use for props.

He completed the latter half of that body of work in Sacramento. The result was an impressive portfolio of black and white photos: capturing the rocking motion of an unclothed couple’s entangled embrace on a couch, a hand moving a flower across a naked body, and a nude pregnant woman seated beneath a halo of moving lights. In each photo, Vasquez mastered the art of stretching time.

Years later the Sacramento native is preparing to show his third major body of work, Stone, at the Milk art gallery in Midtown this month. This work also focuses on the naked body. Yet while his older pieces communicate the experience of passing through the body, Stone approaches the nude body in a very graphic way, he says, focusing on shape, form and solidity.

Jargon rolls off Vasquez’ tongue fluidly as he describes to Submerge over beers his experience as a photographer and why certain subject matter appeals to him.

His compositions using nude bodies are arguably his most stunning pieces of art. To understand where he is coming from, understand his frustration with the way people conceive the human body in art. People are more receptive to nude bodies in other art forms, he argues, yet when presented with a photo of a naked body, they pay little attention to tones, lines or composition. “[There] is an utter childishness about standing in front of a picture of a naked person,” he says. “People have a real fantasy life about a nude body depicted in a photograph.”

It seems strange, he says, considering photos are nothing more than pigments arranged on a piece of paper, two-dimensional representations of light reflecting off of something, in this case bodies.

“Everybody has a body,” he adds. “Everybody interacts with the world through [their] senses.”

Vasquez shot Stone to reflect painterly and sculptural qualities.

The photos focus on various sections of the human form: pale, powerful bodies contorted with arched backs. Yet, unlike the pristine, bleached sculptures that might come to mind, these are human bodies with muscle details and hair, their nuances exposed.

Like Philadelphia, Sacramento also played a role in his formative years as a photographer. It was in the bathroom of his drinking

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While you may not have seen his nude works, there is a good chance you have spotted the photographer’s work around town. In fact, if you have been a Submerge reader since its earliest years, then you may recall an image of Sacramento band Agent Ribbons on the cover of the first issue. It's the one where the duo is posed stoically on a round throw rug, instruments in hand. Vasquez shot the photo. Otherwise, you may have seen his work while browsing Midtown Monthly or the Sacramento News & Review.

Perhaps the greatest advantage to being a freelance photographer is the access to unique experiences that comes with it, he discloses. He has attended Adobe conferences for marketingrelated work, passed time in Berlin, Tokyo and Chicago. He has been a part of documenting Sacramento’s local music scene, including the likes of Ricky Berger, Mike Farrell, Phallucy and Exquisite Corps, in addition to Agent Ribbons. He has been asked to shoot political gigs, snapping shots of legislators stopping mid-conversation to reveal an effortless grin. As long as Vasquez holds a camera in front of his face, no one questions him.

What a dreamy existence, right? Not always. The reality that comes with freelance work is there is no steady income to rely on, and it’s a matter of waiting for customers to fork over cash. And if no one is interested in spending, then it can be a sorry day, week or month. In Sacramento, people are particularly reluctant to open their wallets for artwork, Vasquez says.

“You end up being like a soccer mom to your work,” he says jokingly, meaning he has to haul around his pieces from exhibition to exhibition until someone buys something.

Still, he spends his time doing what he loves, making art.

“Art is my commitment that I will never murder anybody,” he says.

This may sound odd at first, but as Vasquez explains, it rings true for him. Prior to his infatuation with photography, he was within days of entering the Air Force linguistics school in Monterey.

His recruiting officer reassured him, “You’re not going to have to shoot anybody… You’re just going to translate and pass it on.”

That’s when he had an epiphany, Vasquez remembers. Even if he wasn’t the one toting a gun, he was still part of “the machine,” only he was passing on the burden of killing to someone else.

“The entire organization is designed to enforce your will on other people, other cultures,” he says. “It’s just spreading out the responsibility [so] that nobody feels too bad about it.”

So the day before he was supposed to leave, he instead told his recruiter he wasn’t going. He signed a paper, never looked back and has lived as an artist ever since.

“Art is a conversation with whatever, with your materials, with your culture, your people,” Vasquez says. “Sometimes people buy it, sometimes they don’t buy it, but you spent your energy adding something to the world, versus trying to mash the world into the shape you agree with or coercing it to comply with your will.”

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San Francisco’s Geographer finds inspiration in unlikely places Words Amy Serna • photos Victoria Smith

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Hailing originally from the suburbs and fresh resident of San Francisco, he wasn’t sure if sidewalk items meant they were up for grabs.

“In the suburbs when you put something on the street, it’s still yours. You don’t put things on the street and then they are gone in seconds even if they are junk, like in the city. And that was a new concept to me,” Deni said with a big laugh over the phone. “So I grabbed it and still ran after I picked it up because I wasn’t sure. I didn’t know if I was stealing or helping trash collection.”

After becoming more accustomed to city living, he realized that he wasn’t stealing but might have done the synthesizer a favor by giving it a new home. He later wrote numerous songs on the sidewalk synth and is now the vocalist and guitarist for the indie-

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pop/rock band named Geographer. After living in San Francisco for a while, he met his two current band mates through a mutual friend (cellist Nathan Blaz and drummer Brian Ostreicher) to form what SPIN magazine calls, “One of the undiscovered bands you need to hear now.” Their most recent album, Myth, released in February 2012, contains 10 tracks that will make you lose yourself in the combination of Deni’s melodic vocals, drum hits from Ostreicher and the beautiful sounds of the cello from Blaz.

“We really like to make chains of sounds so that you can’t really latch on to any one sound and say, ‘Oh that’s the guitar, that’s the synthesizer,” Deni said. “You don’t know what’s even making the sound [and] then you are just listening to music. So I think you can get a little more lost in it.”

The trio has watched its success grow by touring nationally with hit bands Stars, Ladytron, Miniature Tigers and has also performed at Treasure Island Music Festival, Noise Pop and SxSW. SubMerge caught up with the Deni, while he was back in his home town of San Francisco to talk about his local music scene, the band's most recent album Myth and the rush of music festivals.

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And I feel like it really fell into place in really wonderful ways. The people who ended up helping us and getting behind us, they were real and true about it. But it was tough there for a little while.

But you guys are doing very well now. You played SxSW, Noise Pop and the Treasure Island Music Festival. How were playing those festivals?

Treasure Island was one of the greatest weekends of our lives. We’ve never been treated like that as artists. We had this heated tent, all of this food we could eat and awesome bands surrounding us. When we were playing, it was just so beautiful out and you could see San Francisco. I think that was the most people we’ve ever played to at that point. We played first for the festival, and we were thinking, “Shit, there are going to be 100 people tops,” but there were tons of people, and it was amazing. We just felt like we really had achieved something and that we had really been working hard for.

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at SxSW is move your gear around. But when you are on stage, it’s the best, because those crowds are amped. They waited in line around the block to see you, and the place is just packed and super sweaty. But then as soon as the show is over you have to work like a maniac to tear your stuff down and move it five blocks down the road and do it all again.

I didn’t see a single show and that’s honestly my favorite part about SxSW. The first year we went we barely played any shows, but we saw tons and tons of music.

It was so inspiring. I came back and wrote my ass off because I was so inspired by it.

Do you have any rituals before you go on stage? Is there something you always have to do or carry with you?

When I’m on tour, I always hide in the van for 15 minutes before we go on stage, because there is really no alone time. When we are on bigger tours we get our own green room, so a lot of the times you have to share it with three other bands. I usually go into the van, drink a little tea and have a vocal warm up that I do. I just think about why I’m there and the purpose of all this driving around, lifting things and lack of sleep. It’s all for this moment that’s right about to come up. I get myself into a place where I forget about everything except the show I’m about to play.

How does your newest album Myth differ from your previous album Animal Shapes?

With Animal Shapes, we were really thinking about shows when we were writing and finishing the songs. Like “Original Sin,” we could picture the audience reaction to every moment of the song, and it was really important for us to create a big energy with that album. We’ve been starting to play a lot of shows, and we’ve seen what worked at shows. And I think we wanted to make songs that would put a lot of excitement out of the crowd.

With Myth, we really concentrated on the recorded product. We didn’t think that much about how the shows would go, we thought more about how we wanted the songs to sound. That was the first album that had a real Geographer will concentrated name play Old Ironsides in Sacramento on May that ran through all 12. This show will of the songs. So it’s be the Lipstick 12th anniversary party. a more complete For more info, go to idea as an album.

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Leah Nathanson & Tracey Hogue These ladies were an easy spot, thanks to their eye-catching embellishments. Didn’t we mention in the last issue that cowboy hats rock? A long maxi skirt paired with a tank, whether it is fitted or loose, completes the quintessential boho look. Then tack on a cowboy hat matched with black on black, and you’re ready to roam through the desert or a sandy beach. Even for those of us who normally turn up our nose to girly adornments, summer oft encourages a little femininity in the wardrobe. Sometimes it just feels right to throw on colors or flowers when the days are bright. So when your inner woman calls for a bit of feminine sprucing, heed her call. Try contrasting, a flower pinned into your locks with a solid-colored top and a bright pair of TOMS or lace-up tennies.

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Here is living proof that good ol’ Doc Martens never go out of style. Docs can work miracles if you want to funk up a skirt or shorts, but if you want to keep things simple on a sunny day, stick to tight jeans and a tee. White tees are an obvious go-to when the sun is a blazin’, and true blues make light and white tees stand out best. Keep things edgy with statement or cutoff tees (hot weather is a great excuse to take a pair of scissors to any shirt). Should you wear a pair of Docs with jeans, cuff the pant legs so you can show off them kicks!

Finally, any rockin’ T-shirt and jeans combo deserves a pair of shades for a final touch, and white frames only seem appropriate for the summer.

This outfit screams colors galore. It’s easy to get stuck in the confines of bland colors.

We do it all the time here in Sacramento. But why limit your self-expression? We suggest you liberate yourself by experimenting with bold colors and crazy prints. Creating outfits will actually get easier because there are simply that many more options to work with. If you are feeling overwhelmed by these words, here is a simple guide to mixmatching: start with a print, in this case, epic, multicolored tropical shorts. Then pick out a few solid colors from the print to determine what basics you can pair with it, i.e. a green T-shirt, red earrings and blue lace-up shoes. And if you’re daring enough to take things a step further, mix-match different prints of the same colors (see the tribal print blue, green and red backpack in the background). Summer is coming. Go wild.

Alina Womack & Nick Sinetos This couple stands out because they not only have good taste in clothing, but they also have good hair.

Spotting an asymmetrical bob is a pleasant surprise when so many ladies these days opt to grow their tresses longer, longer and longer. On the flipside, spotting a guy with a grown-out mane is still a refreshing sight. It feels like years since "Capital Capture" has seen a denim skirt out and about—that is, until recently.

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Friday, May 4 was the official Northern California monthly installment for the alt-electronica club night Low End Theory in San Francisco, but an unofficial preview tested the booming systems of Harlow’s on Thursday, May 3 for the opening of the Sacramento Electronic Music Festival. Lorn, Dibia$e, Jonwayne and DJ Nobody are proven low end theorists, earning their stripes at the Los Angeles weekly event held at The Airliner. The four beat masters sent heady vibrations through onlookers’ sternums and the venue’s foundation, but like every year at the SEMF, local electronica talent is in grandiose display.

It felt as though we were on the move at the third annual SEMF. The round robin of sets in Harlow’s, upstairs at MoMo’s, and DJ sets on the patio had me hesitant to settle in. Decisions had to be made, compromises even, but the careful selection of performers this year almost guaranteed no disappointing sets. Whatever room you occupied was the place to be at the SEMF. Jonwayne took the stage for Dibia$e’s set, to streamline raps, while Dibia$e played selector, mutating his beats with glitch takes, warping from track to track without throwing off his rapping amigo in flip-flops. The set bled into Jonwayne’s slot, as he returned the mic to the stand, plugged in his beat machine and rattled the walls with

menacing cuts that blended Southern trap rap bravado like Rick Ross’ proclaiming, “I’m treated like a king when I’m dining,” with boss level 8-bit beats and the baritone keys of a grand piano.

The Low Enders are the genuine article, but I found great pleasure in the discoveries, particularly Satellites. The presence of the wooden Pandora’s Box known as the Monome was a rare sight to behold, since I can only think of two other beat makers (Daedalus and Galapagoose) who are masters of its magical properties. He’s impossible to Google, so I still know jack shit about him. But Satellites' pushbutton magic set an introductory tone for the L.A. vibes that followed.

Local performers like Paper Pistols, Doom Bird and Dusty Brown instilled the 916 pride in our festival. My hope is that the out-of-towners lurked around for the Dusty Brown set and that word will spread regarding our secret weapon.

Dusty Brown opened with the unveiling of two new songs before delivering cuts from his concise and captivating This City Is Killing Me EP, which is destined to be a local classic. Opening with unfamiliar material reeled me in. It’s a dangerous move, but the group is justified in its confidence in their new music. I’m more than ready for a new Dusty Brown album.

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On the Harlow’s stage Billy Lane treated 11 p.m. as official “kick this shit in gear” hour, demanding energy with heavy drops and buzz saw riff manipulations. Upstairs, DJ Whores and Crook One traded off selector duties, spinning a refined set fit for a Grimey night, and proved why they are two of our city’s most elite on the decks.

Meanwhile, sets from Tha Fruitbat, Night Night and Seventh Swami took the vibe back to the Command Collective days from the early-Aughts.

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Headliner Mux Mool was a living conglomerate of the night’s mixed bag of performers. With a dash of each sound heard in the three spaces, the attendees swarmed to the main stage after midnight for head-nodding synth beats, peaking laser bursts, flourishes of 8-bit stylings and a few well-placed remixes of Method Man, Beastie Boys and The B-52s. He would slip deep into his album catalog, consisting of Skulltaste and Planet High School, but never alienated an onlooker who might have lacked familiarity. A deep cut was followed by a sample of Method Man’s gravely drawl, rapping, “We keep it movin’, yeah, we keep it movin’” and Mux mirrored his sample. As the headliner, Mux Mool had the last dedication to Adam Yauch, aka MCA of the Beastie Boys, who passed away from cancer that morning. He incorporated his drum work to a “Brass Monkey” sample and replaced the remorse with an invitation to a castle in Brooklyn where a mixture of malt liquor and orange juice is the drink of choice.

The moon was a big deal on Saturday. A full moon, either in lycanthropic blood mysticism or scientific tidal truths, calls into the locked cellars of our primitive impulses to come out and play.

Saddle up the supermoon with the tequila abuse of Cinco de Mayo, and night three of the SEMF was a rowdy, depraved playground.

Weekend warriors that frequent MoMo’s argued with security as to why exactly they were relegated to the patio, while braceleted SEMF attendees roamed about freely. I fielded endless appreciative comments regarding the finely groomed herd of ladies and equally endless queries as to whether or not the Death Grips’ world tour cancellation would spell doom for a scheduled performance around midnight.

I should have been let down by the noshow. We all should have booed the ever-loving hell out of the acts on stage while demanding our Death Grips set, but SEMF was booked to endure a Death Grips no-show. It only stung slightly when Shlohmo dropped the Beastie Boys’

“Looking Down the Barrel of a Gun” remixed over Death Grips’ “Guillotine” (which was goddamn brilliant, by the way). It hit on all cylinders for the duration of Shlohmo’s set, who also flexed a delicious reworking of an Aaliyah hit. Earlier, James and Evander announced before one song they would be blatantly ripping off Daft Punk, and then delivered on their word, but in a respectful manner. Raleigh Moncrief unveiled an unheard archive of EDM meditations that hinted of Watered Lawn being far from a debut fluke.

The hype should have fallen on its face, the moon was supposed to have roused our inner villains, but inspired set after inspired set kept the 27th block of J Street from letting the tequila and heat agitate the closing night of the SEMF. In only its third year, the SEMF is official. Now, we count the days until the Launch Festival as Sacramento’s next big power play.

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the shallow end Every so often, I read a news story that scares the living shit out of me. I should preface this by saying I’m not scared of the things I should be afraid of—things that normal people fear like down economies, terrorist threats or serial killers. These are all very real things that rightfully inspire dread in the majority of the populace. I’m just far too dumb to get much fright out of them. My biggest fears are demonic possession (don’t ask me to watch The Exorcist, because I won’t… I consider it a documentary), alien abduction and spiders. I guess spiders are real, but considering I can easily smoosh one were I to encounter one, being afraid of those eight-legged buggers is completely ridiculous. Taking all that into account, a story about a zombie-ant fungus is just about the worst thing I could read.

Apparently there’s this parasitic fungus called Ophiocordyceps that infects the brains of ants (they have brains, right?), effectively turning them into zombies. The fungus controls the body of the ant like a puppet master, steering it to a nearby leaf and then EXPLODES

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Why we all haven’t been warned about this is beyond me. The only explanation I can come up with is a vast government conspiracy.

David Hughes of Penn State University, a researcher leading a zombie-ant study—and clearly the only dude who really knows what’s going on here—says of Brazil’s Atlantic rainforest, “When you go into the forest, you find graveyards of these [infected] cadavers,” according to a story on the National Geographic website.

Look, I’ve seen the movies. I know this is how these things start. It’s not long before some small bird unwittingly munches down an infected ant and something goes wrong. The bird flies back to its next and infects its baby birds, who, after witnessing the gruesome death of their momma bird, escape the nest disease-infested and heavy hearted. One of them lives long enough to get eaten by a viper that is then feasted up on by a hawk that migrates to Mexico where it lands in a strawberry patch or something when it starts

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And I think you see where this is headed.

We’re all fucked. But, right, I’m the crazy one for getting freaked out by shit like this.

Hope may not be entirely lost, though. Not all the ants are contracting the zombie fungus.

Scientists noted that the ants grooming one another cut down on the infestation, but it looks like they’re also getting help from another parasite that attacks the zombie fungus. New data culled from studies in the Brazilian rainforest and from a previous outbreak in a Thai rainforest (see?! SOUTH ASIA!) point to a currently unnamed fungus that “castrates” the zombifying spores.

“The vast majority [of zombie-ant spores] have been taken out of the game,” Hughes said.

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that doesn’t mean all of them. According to the National Geographic article, 6.5 percent of the spores live on, crawling (or whatever it is spores do) the rainforest floor, lying in wait for the right host to wander by.

The moral of the story here is that it is a dangerous world out there. Demons, aliens, zombie spores…you keep worrying about the collapse of the global economy. I’ve got my mind focused on the shit that really matters here.

RIP MCA: I’d be remiss without adding a quick note to express my condolences for the Beastie Boys’ Adam Yauch, who passed away too young at the age of 47 this past week. I was lucky enough to see the band when I was just a kid—they were co-headliners at Lollapalooza in 1994—and their set still ranks as a very memorable one for me.

Halfway through, they manned instruments and busted out a few quick punk songs from their hardcore days. At that point, I was nearly knocked unconscious by a teenage girl who was crowd surfing. Good times. Thanks for the memoires.

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