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dive in Smooth Sailing Melissa welliver melissa@submergemag.com When we put together an issue of Submerge, and we’ve made quite a few now, it’s never easy. It just isn’t. There’s usually a bump (or six or seven) in the road.

One of the challenges in particular I face each issue is trying to coordinate interviews with the bands, artists, etc. that are featured within. But this issue was like no other. Working with the artists in this issue was like a dream come true. Everyone was on top of their shit! And by on top of their shit I mean they kept us in the loop about their upcoming projects with plenty of advance notice, they had their albums actually finished well before the day of their release shows and they got back to us and answered my requests in a timely fashion. Oh my! That, my friends, is advice to take with you if you’re trying to be an up and coming artist, or hell, even if you’re trying to be featured in the lovely pages of Submerge. Email us! We love to know what you have going on: album releases, art shows, comedy nights and other cool events. We want it all! Hit us up at info@ submergemag.com.

On top of that, everyone I dealt with this time around…well, to put it lightly, they were sweethearts! Every single one of them.

If I actually had a life beyond Submerge, I’m pretty sure I’d be besties with Tori Redd, aka Lady Remedy; Bryan Valenzuela from Exquisite Corps; and TJ Chopelas from Track Fighter. I mean, I’d at least try to be.

Even one of my favorite comedians and actors, J.B. Smoove (of Curb Your Enthusiasm fame) was easy to set something up with for this issue despite his extremely busy schedule.

Now let me break it down for you: On our front cover we have the highly esteemed local chamber rock band Exquisite Corps. The delightful Bryan Valenzuela spoke with our writer Jenn Walker about the band’s new self-titled album, how he got into singing and his love for chamber music. Exquisite Corps will be celebrating their new release on July 25, just one of the many great shows that Launch Festival has up its sleeves. Flip to page 14 to read more.

The same exact day, Lady Remedy—who is on our back cover—will also be celebrating the release of her EP Freak. Be sure to catch her at L!FE at Momo Lounge on that particular Wednesday. Luckily it’s a bit later in the evening in case you are looking to stack your day. Lady Remedy recently met up with our writer Nur Kausar to discuss her EP, her mix tape The Steez-Tape and to inform us about her departure to Los Angeles in hopes of getting more people to hear her music. Get the scoop on this über-talented singer and hip-hop artist starting on page 12.

Another notable new local release that we dive into in this issue is from local hard rock band Track Fighter. They will be celebrating the release of their new album titled Revenge on Friday, July 13 at the Boardwalk. Learn more about these hard working guys thanks to an interview conducted by Steph Rodriguez on page 18, which includes some major news on their recent signing to a subsidiary of Warner Music Group.

Last but not least, our fourth major feature is on comedian and actor Jerry Brooks, better know as J.B. Smoove. He speaks with our writer James Barone about his transition from his college major as an engineer to graphic design, then his leap into the comedy/acting biz right after having his first child. Brooks hilariously chats about his character Leon Black from Curb… and the possibility of a future season. Check out page 20 for a good laugh! You can catch J.B. Smoove at the Punch Line here in Sacramento July 19 – 21.

Also, please enjoy all the other lovely parts of the issue.

And don’t forget to keep us in the loop if you have something newsworthy going on, or if you just want to tell us how we’re doing, that’s great too.

Enjoy #114.

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Send regional news tips to info@submergemag.com If you attended last Saturday night’s show at Luigi’s in Davis as part of Davis Music Fest, you would have never known you were witnessing the final show the venue would host. The very next day, Luigi’s quietly closed its doors for good. “It just didn’t resonate and never got better,” owner Linda Brida told Submerge of the all-ages venue and pizza joint, going on to say that Davis “is an interesting animal.” They wanted to tough it out to the one-year mark (they opened on January 21 of this year), but it just didn’t make sense financially to keep it going any longer. As of press time there was no indication as to what business would fill the location.

The closing of Luigi’s in Davis leaves the small college town with very few legit (i.e.: not house shows) all-ages venues for both touring and local bands to play. One remaining example is the ever-popular, long standing Sophia’s Thai Kitchen, which hosts all-ages shows on their patio during fair weather months.

“Unlike Sophia’s, Luigi’s didn’t have a clientele that treated the place like a local,” said musician Lauren Cole Norton, who plays in The Souterrain.

“If there was going to be anyone in the audience, they were going to be people you had invited out,” she said, as opposed to a built-in crowd that comes out no matter who is playing. Her band had played Luigi’s during the venue’s opening weekend and she remembers that the “place was hopping.” But, she added, “You could see already how it was going to be tricky to get people to pay to come down to the basement when they could hang out upstairs at the bar and listen for free.”

“We thought that was what Davis wanted,” Brida said. “It was not their cup of tea. It just didn’t take off.” She pointed out how hard it was to close the location knowing that their 15 employees would be out of work.

Luigi’s two Sacramento locations, 3800 Stockton Boulevard and 1050 20th Street in Midtown (which also holds all-ages shows) will both stay open. The Midtown location is scheduled to be remodeled later this year, something that Brida says they’ve been planning for a long time. It will include a kitchen expansion and a cleaning up of the “Fungarden,” the room adjacent to the eatery where countless touring and local bands have had the pleasure of performing.

“There’s lots of wear and tear, and there’s lots of things that we’re trying out,” Brida said of the Midtown location.

Wear and tear or not, there are some killer bands playing at the Fungarden throughout the month of July, so keep an eye out on our calendar section, pick a show, grab some friends and enjoy some live music for cheap (cover is typically around $5). And while you’re at it, grab a slice and a beer. You know how the saying goes, Sacramento, you never know what you’ve got ‘til it’s gone.

More sad news for Davis: Dimple Records has officially closed their location at 212 F Street. “It’s true, June 17 was the last business day,” owner Dilyn Radakovitz told Submerge, and as of press time they were “still sweeping it out.” There were multiple factors that Radakovitz pointed to: high rent, slowing business trends, bad parking and even though the college is close, students are broke.

“Who knows, we tried,” she said. The store opened in 2007 and was the regional chain’s sixth store. Like the other locations, it offered CDs, vinyl, DVDs, video games and more.

Dimple’s focus has shifted away from the Davis location closing to a new bookstore scheduled to open soon just two doors down from their Arden Way location.

“We’re always looking for what kinds of merchandise to sell that is something our customers are into and that might make sense,” Radakovitz said of the new book venture. Submerge got a peek at the new store and it is huge—roughly 8,000 square-feet, she estimated. It will be mostly filled with the hundreds of thousands of books they’ve acquired since they started advertising buy-backs and trade-ins with their customers in October, but there will also be a large section dedicated to vinyl.

“My idea was, ‘We’ll see what we get,’” Radakovitz said of the decision to start acquiring books. “In January, Kyle [Newton, operations manager] said, ‘We gotta get another warehouse!’”

Dimple’s books will be priced competitively with Amazon, a site that they regularly sell product through. There will also be frequent meet and greets with authors, both local and national. Radakovitz said to look for a soft opening in July (possibly as soon as the 11th), with a grand opening to follow sometime in August.

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There might not be a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon in summer than with barbecue and an ice-cold beer. If this sounds like your kind of afternoon, bike on over to the Sutter District in Midtown on July 7 for the BBQ, Bikes and Beer event. Pig out on delicious barbeque dishes and sip on beer from local breweries. Each of the locations involved will feature a certain kind of barbecue food and a selected local brew.

Ink Eats & Drinks will have boneless wings and beer from Bison Brewing; Monkey Bar will serve barbecue chicken pizza and Crispin Cider; Centro will have baby back ribs and Ruhstaller beers for refreshment; Blue Cue will also have barbecue chicken pizza but will serve up Rubicon’s Monkey Knife Fight; BarWest will have baby back ribs and Lagunitas beers; Red Rabbit will have barbecue pig and selections from Track 7 Brewing; and lastly Harlow’s will have barbecue lamb sliders and Hoppy Brew Co. beers. Park your bike with valet bike parking and visit the different locations within the district.

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Not only is this going to be an awesome afternoon, but it’s a charity event for a great cause. Remember to bring $2 for the cover charge and/or a canned food item and all proceeds will be donated to the Sacramento Food Bank. This is an all-ages event that will happen on July 14 from 2 to 7 p.m. at 27th and J streets.

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James Cavern’s Live CD Release at Old I • July 6 A lot of musicians try to create an organic live sound on their studio albums. But there is one local Sacramento artist who is going the extra mile to capture that true sound. On Friday, July 6 at Old Ironsides, James Cavern will record his live show and everyone present will receive a free copy of the freshly recorded tracks at the end of the night. He will record at least 15 tracks and play in three different musical styles that he has perfected over the years, including: a solo acoustic set, a two-piece electric guitar and drum set, and live hip-hop from The Ricky James Project. If that isn’t enough to get you out to the show, it will be hosted by comedian Carlos Rodriguez to add a little bit of humor to the live tracks.

To add more spice to the night, Queen of Arts Tattoo and Piercing will be present to offer discounts on your next piercing or tattoo. Don’t miss out on a unique opportunity to be a part of a live recording with James Cavern at Old Ironsides (1901 10th Street) on Friday, July 6 at 8 p.m.

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Sacramento summer is in full swing, which means scorching temperatures. With no beach to call home, Sacramentans turn to our beloved rivers to beat the heat. Even though it is not the most posh summer backdrop, you can still do the river in style. So instead of turning to the traditional string bikini for your swimsuit attire, why not check out your grandmother’s closet for inspiration? Retro bikinis and one-pieces are resurfacing this summer adding a nostalgic twist to the modern swimsuit. Cuffs boutique on J Street features high-waisted, black bikinis with bustier tops and one-piece yellow floral suits with ruffle details. These suits are sure to make a splash at any summer gettogether. For you guys, Cuffs is spotlighting the mid-thigh swim short! Although they are a big change from the traditional baggy swim trunk, do not be afraid and have some fun with this style. Try it in a colorful pattern or sleek graphic design.

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Urban artist Lady Remedy gets ready for her big debut Words Nur Kausar photo Tyren Redd

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earing sweet kicks, acid-wash skinnies, sports memorabilia and shades, Lady Remedy walks up to Kasbah Lounge on J Street like she’s done it a million times. Midtown is her neighborhood, Sacramento is her home. And now that this smooth-talking wordsmith/ producer has turned her sights to singing and MCing full time, she says she’s ready to go beyond her streets.

Before Lady Remedy, there was Tori Redd.

Redd wrote, produced and hung out quietly around the Sacramento hip-hop scene in which she grew up. She loved the music but didn’t really want the attention.

Fast-forward a few years and the spotlight’s just the beginning.

Remedy’s first EP, Freak, with eight songs—including her single “The Way U Do” out now—releases digitally July 26. A 13-track mix tape, The Steez-Tape, is already available online and also showcases Remedy’s producing skills.

She’ll follow those up with an 18-track reloaded version of her EP, more music videos and at least four other projects, including an all-female MC compilation called Venus x Bars and her label Block Starz Music’s compilation album, of which a few more installments are in the works.

And of course, the touring to promote all this music starts soon, with an official kick-off lined up during San Diego Pride Week, July 21.

Before recording, Remedy spent the last two years highlighting what she could do on stage, in person. Now she wants to see what the world thinks of her music.

“Since I’ve been performing out as an artist, I haven’t been putting out music, which is good too, but I don’t think people have a complete perception of what I do and who I am so the music is important to me,” she says. “This will show my position as an artist.”

Remedy’s catchy, throwback style falls into the realm of singers like Brandy and Queen Latifah, as well as rappers like the late Notorious B.I.G. and one of Remedy’s influences, Jean Grae.

Remedy is hip-hop, but more.

“I am very much an urban music enthusiast,” she says, pulling up to her hookah at Kasbah Wednesday night. “It’s kind of watered down now because everybody feels like in order to be mainstream you can’t really do urban but mainstream is urban to me. It’s kids and people who are living life in the streets, or living life just out in the world; that’s urban. Those who say urban is just hip-hop, that’s not true. It’s real music.”

Remedy is a lyricist first and foremost, but she says she also wants to show her balance of singing and emceeing, and be the best at both.

“I try not to get boxed in but it’s hard,” she says. “People always ask, ‘Do you like to sing more or rap more?’ It’s fun to do both. When I sing it’s like a different part of me. I can be sweet, soft, sensual, whatever. Soulful and

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“The spotlight never appealed to me. I thought, I just want to write songs. But when I stepped out I got a really warm welcome, and it gave me more confidence and made me want to continue on and grow more.”

– Lady Remedy Working behind the scenes paid off. Local hip-hop musicians Righteous Movement featured Remedy on their tracks and Turf Hop Alliance, a collective started by local MCs Remedy knew well pulled her into the group.

Coupled with her musical relationship and vocals with Marknoxx and the Young Legends, Remedy was set.

“So when I started rockin’ I was affiliated with all these artists and so the same audience who saw them saw me,” Remedy says of her first shows. “Being one of the only girls, they were really excited to see another female doing it so it was a good start.”

When Remedy joined Block Starz Music, the label helped her get more viral attention. Block Starz is also releasing her upcoming albums and mix tape, and has included her on available and upcoming compilations and booked her summer tour dates.

Other upcoming projects include a Turf Hop compilation coming out soon for which Remedy shot a video June 24.

“I wasn’t shooting videos before…Lady Remedy, but it’s fun,” she says, noting her brother, Los Angeles-based photographer and SubmergeMag.com

creative director Tyren Redd, has shot all of her prior videos. “Especially when you’re getting into singles and songs that mean something and you want to do a whole story and be artistic and creative. It’s cool to put it out and see how people react to it.”

So what’s this 24-year-old music maker doing when she’s not working? For now, she’s getting ready to move to L.A. “to be seen” more and launch her music statewide. Remedy also has multiple other talents, from basketball to graphics, and she weaves the two into her career when possible. The laid-back sneakerholic also loves to buy more kicks—her single “Sneaker Freak” is the plain truth—and she rides her fixed-gear around Midtown before sitting down to play video games.

Remedy’s relaxed, comfortable attitude reflects in her quick-hitting lyrics that rely on her life experiences and clever pop culture references, but that doesn’t mean she’s not anxious about her big debut.

“The EP release party is July 25 here at Momo Lounge—Oh my gosh,” she stops and laughs.

“I’ve never done anything like this. I think every artist is sensitive about their music. They put it out there. Even a mix tape—it’s just a mix tape but it’s the first thing I’m putting out, so it’s like, you know, I just want it to be received well.”

A welcome reception in her hometown might help, partly because, Remedy says, the talent in Sacramento goes largely unnoticed. If artists like her make it big, she’s hoping more attention will come this way.

“I think it’s a good place to say you’re from, especially with the push that a lot of us are giving right now, we’re reaching masses and that’s bringing attention to Sacramento,” she says. “Eventually everyone [from here] working as hard as they are in music, it’ll turn into something and we can say, ‘I’m from Sacramento,’ and people will be looking for talent in Sacramento. For now, it’s not all the way like that but it’s good we’re going out and bringing attention to where we’re from.“ She continues, “I think Sacramento’s dope.

People don’t know. Even for the other genres.

Alternative bands, rock bands, we got great hip-hop acts, we got amazing singers, there’s so much talent here, people just don’t know.”

With all that’s in store in the coming months, Remedy says she’s excited about reaching out.

Some of the shows she has lined up will be in Sacramento, but she is very focused on the whole state.

“But like I said, I’m from here, and it’s important to get the support of Sacramento,” she says. “I’m excited about reaching out. Reaching back actually. My region, my area, my city.”

Lady Remedy will celebrate the release of Freak on July 25 at Momo Lounge. The show gets underway at 10 p.m. and is presented in conjunction with L!FE. To hear Lady Remedy and get the latest info about release dates and the tour, visit Ladyremedy.com.

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“I was always working, producing and writing with local artists and working with whoever knew what I did in music,” says Remedy. “The spotlight never appealed to me. I thought, I just want to write songs. But when I stepped out I got a really warm welcome, and it gave me more confidence and made me want to continue on and grow more.”

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t is exactly 4 p.m. on a Wednesday afternoon when Exquisite Corps’ frontman answers his cell phone.

“Dude, right on time,” Bryan Valenzuela says with a laugh, seemingly impressed.

Observing the magnetic character on stage lead a six-piece chamber rock band during a soldout show at the Crocker Art Museum, one might imagine that the singer/guitarist of local band Exquisite Corps is unapproachable.

It quickly becomes apparent, however, that this musician is in fact more approachable than most.

After a morning spent painting, and playing a late show for a full house in Nevada City, Calif., the night before, Valenzuela is in great spirits.

Exquisite Corps played at the Haven Underground, where they shared the stage with The Still Sea from Nevada City and Pillars and Tongues from Chicago.

Apparently people were stacked on each other to watch the show, and Valenzuela had nothing but good things to say about the experience.

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“I always love playing in Nevada City,” Valenzuela says. “It’s super cool there, everyone is really chill and interested in music.

“It was kind of crazy to have a show on a Sunday. There was a lot of people staying until one in the morning,” he adds.

Valenzuela has plenty to be excited about.

After a few hiccups and lulls in the recording process, which began last summer, the band is now preparing to release its debut self-titled album at this year’s Launch Festival, which Exquisite Corps will be playing for the third year in a row.

For those who ever fell for cellist Gretta Cohn on Cursive’s Ugly Organ, this album is worth a listen. Since the spring of 2010, Exquisite Corps sprung from a cello and guitar duo, with Valenzuela on the guitar and Krystyna Taylor on the cello, to a full band. The current ensemble includes violinists Reylynn Goessling and Kristin Arnold, drummer Robby Dean and bassist Nathan Webb, in addition to Taylor and Valenzuela.

On headphones, the seven-song album allures the listener from the start, enchanting and ominous. Track one, “Tone Poem,” begins with Valenzuela’s voice oozing over the airy, ethereal resonance of an organ, soon joined by the warm hum of the cello. Then violins come in, high pitched and full-bodied, moving the song forward as Valenzuela’s voice reaches fervent, wailing heights.

The subsequent tracks progress in the same vein, commencing with soft, mysterious beginnings, and erupting into opulent, racing symphonies conjoined with Valenzuela’s vocals, impassioned and raging as he sings about subject matter varying from the followers of Dionysus to winter landscapes. Following “Tone Poem” is “Light As a Feather,” which appeared on local music blog Live in the City of Trees.

Now the band is releasing previews of the album, song by song, leading up to the release show.

To record the album, the band of six spent a considerable amount of time at Hangar Studios

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“I was in band in high school, and I was never a singer. But you start playing with people, and no one wants to sing, that’s pretty much how I started singing. You just try to get better, you just work on it every day and keep working on it. I’m sure I was really bad, I know I was really bad when I started singing…”

– Bryan Valenzuela, Exquisite Corps with music engineer Scott McChane, who has worked with the likes of local acts Sister Crayon, Agent Ribbons, Chelsea Wolfe and Ellie Fortune.

Valenzuela had his hands in both the recording and mixing processes, ensuring that he could guide the direction of the final product.

“I was there for every single aspect of it,” he says. “It’s expensive to record, and we wanted to record as professionally as possible and make it sound as good as we could with what we had.”

Exquisite Corps’ songs begin with Valenzuela, who writes the music, working through the melodies in his head. Then he approaches the others to arrange the songs. Each member brings something to the table, coming up with pieces to add or ways to solidify the songs.

The progression is not unlike how Exquisite Corps originated, with some string compositions Valenzuela wrote a while back and wanted to put into action.

Valenzuela grew up in Orange County, relocating with his parents to Placerville when he began high school. Around the same time he took up the violin at school, and was drawn to chamber music ever since. He studied music theory in college. When he was the singer/ guitarist of former local band Call Me Ishmael, he wrote string accompaniments for the band’s CD release show.

It went over well, but for some reason the band never used strings again after that performance. He wanted to do it again ever since.

“I guess I was just in love with the sound,” he professes. “The string instruments can be, in my opinion, super versatile. They can be really sweet and beautiful, and then they can be really gritty and dirty. There’s so much range there that is great to utilize in music.”

Upon running into the right people at the right time, likeminded people like Taylor, Valenzuela fell upon an opportunity to start a chamber rock band, and thus Exquisite Corps was born.

They eventually recruited Dean and Webb, who played with Valenzuela in Call Me Ishmael. “[The band] kind of took on a life of its own, in some ways, just by having the thought a long time ago,” Valenzuela says. “Sometimes things just fall into place, I guess.”

Though Exquisite Corps has come a long way since its beginnings, gaining a loyal following in Sacramento and playing sold out shows at venues around town, Valenzuela remains modest about his musical capabilities.

The following is an excerpt from the phone conversation between Valenzuela and Submerge.

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It sounds like you had played in a lot of other bands prior to Exquisite Corps as well?

Yeah, some bands here and there. Nothing really that notable, not that I’d like to talk about [laughs].

OK, that’s fair.

Because…when you are younger you are in all these different bands, and later in life it’s a little embarrassing.

But what would you say your thoughts are on your progression, anyway, musically, from Call Me Ishmael to Exquisite Corps?

I don’t know, just more experience as far as songwriting and how to arrange music [goes]. Since that band I’ve been studying how to arrange for string instruments, and I’m not a classically trained musician. But [I’m] learning, maturing, trying to ensure that the content of the music is all together.

When you are younger, you’re just super excited, and you’re throwing everything out there.

Some of your songs sound almost soundtrack-like on the album. I was particularly thinking that [about] “Windswept” and “I Want What I Want.” Do you ever visualize storylines as you’re writing the songs or writing the lyrics?

Yeah, totally. Either there’s a specific story or it’s like a loose story and images, you know? Maybe it’s a non-linear narrative or something. It may not always come through in a lyric but it’s something you think about when you’re writing or even when you’re playing it. You know who I thought is really good is Neko Case.

Yeah, I love her music.

Dude, she’s so rad. But she tells these stories, and I don’t really know what the story is. The story is totally a non-linear narrative. I know there’s a story in there, and it kind of draws you along.

Would you say that’s the same with some of your songs as well?

I’m always inspired to do that. I’m always inspired by that kind of thing.

Did you ever receive vocal training? You really belt it out during some of your songs, and I was wondering if you’re voice ever gets strained.

In college I took choir [laughs]. I wouldn’t say I ever had vocal training, though. It’s just listening to other singers and watching other singers. I have no formal training in singing. And actually, this wasn’t even something I aspired to do at first. I was mostly a musician, a guitar player most of the time. I was in band in high school, and I was never a singer. But you start playing with people, and no one wants to sing [laughs], that’s pretty much how I started singing. You just try to get better, you just work on it every day and keep working on it. I’m sure I was really bad, I know I was really bad when I started singing… As far as vocal straining, I’ll just drink more water the next day and everything’s fine.

What kind of music are you listening to these days?

Shit, I’ve been listening to PJ Harvey. I kind of got obsessed with the last PJ Harvey record [Let England Shake]. And then I’ve totally been listening to tUnEyArDs, even though we’re not even close to that kind of music, it is pretty awesome. I mean, we’re not that type of music but I do love it. Beforehand I was listening to Elliott Smith. I always listen to a lot of different stuff, like old stuff and new stuff. The Beatles to Blonde Redhead. I love Exquisite Corps will celebrate David Bowie. I was the release of its self-titled album as part of the Launch listening to David Festival on July 25. The show Bowie coming back will take place in front of the from Nevada City the MARRS Building in Midtown. whole time. It kind of Doom Bird, The Honey Trees keeps you going. It’s and I’m Dirty Too will also perform. This is a free, all-ages a long drive and it event and starts at 5 p.m. was late.

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Just Rewards

Track Fighter reap the benefits of 10 years of hard work Words Steph Rodriguez • Photo Bryson Roatch

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en years ago, Track Fighter frequented old venues like the Underground in Roseville, writing material at the time guitarist and only original member Dino Vidovich describes as “emo, metalcore shit.” On top of their dissatisfaction over the sound the band represented, members were at odds, forcing a new incarnation of Track Fighter to emerge with new members, including guitarist Mike House, vocalist TJ Chopelas, drummer Jeff Wathen and bassist Bobby Martin. Yet there’s always the aftermath when a band reforms under the same name. Or the “baggage” as the guys so candidly phrased it in front of Shine coffee house one afternoon. Keeping the same name was ultimately a unanimous decision and quickly motivated the band to start fresh with conviction and purpose. A new sound paired with an idea to expand their fan base nationally mixed with a lot of sacrifice catapulted the five friends into a direction many bands only dream about within the music industry. On June 1, Track Fighter signed with record label Silent Majority Group, a subsidiary of Warner Music Group. Owner of the label Jeff Hanson, is also the band’s manager and his roster of musical gems includes Creed, Paramore and Sevendust.

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“I just have a lot of respect for what they’ve done on their own up until now,” says Hanson of his newest band’s work ethic. “They went out and toured around on their own dime and were able to make it happen just hustling. They did their own radio promotion.

And when you find a band wanting to do it themselves, it makes you a little more apt to want to work for them and help them out. Track Fighter deserves their shot.”

And it doesn’t stop there. The guys are set to release their new, five-song EP at the Boardwalk on July 13 called Revenge, which Chopelas says, “Definitely has a story behind it.” A fitting title for a group who has won numerous awards and even contests presenting opportunities to perform alongside bands like As I Lay Dying, Deftones and more during the Taste of Chaos tour at Arco Arena six years ago. What was once a struggle under their original moniker is viewed between band members as accomplishment and motivation especially when the new EP is mentioned. Not only did members of Track Fighter set out to prove to Sacramento they work hard and are a force to be acknowledged, they ultimately wanted to prove to themselves they deserved a shot to tour internationally or perform alongside bands like Papa Roach or Oleander—and now, they have.

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How did you feel learning Track Fighter is now represented by Silent Majority Group?

TJ Chopelas: Oh my goodness. I cried. It was just amazing. It was like vindication. We’ve worked so hard for it. I don’t think people understand that because we aren’t very public about the inner workings of our band. Now we finally have the chance to actually be successful at this. We all want to do it for a career and we’re finally getting the opportunity after all this time. It’s so gratifying. In a really weird, roundabout way, it has finally paid off.

Tell me about recording Revenge in Tennessee.

Dino Vidovich: We were like screw it. We’re going to do everything ourselves. Make the best record we can make on our own. We went out to Nashville, Tenn., and we recorded with Malcolm Springer and worked with him for the last year-and-a-half just getting this thing ready. He’s worked with Matchbox Twenty, Collective Soul [and] Fear Factory. With Matchbox Twenty, the first record they did he mixed and engineered.

How would you categorize the current sound of the band?

DV: It’s hard rock. We just try to appeal to more of a mainstream audience. It’s not all screams, but it’s not all pretty singing either.

It’s a mixture of everything. There’s conviction behind it. This is just what we do and what we play and hopefully people like it.

“You have to understand there’s a lot of shit that you have to deal with that most people don’t want to deal with, and they wonder why things don’t happen. A lot of bands and people get discouraged. There’s a lot of hard work for free.

For years.”

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Besides Deftones, what is another band you’ve performed alongside?

DV: We opened for Papa Roach at Ace of Spades last February. It was completely sold out over two nights. They wanted some local bands that were working hard and making it happen. I don’t even know those guys very well, but they picked us and it was this huge honor.

Where do you want music to take you?

DV: I want to play festivals in Germany, all over Europe. I want to come here and sell out Memorial Auditorium and just do the damn thing.

Playing in front of 10 people, well, that shit’s fun, too. We have a lot of work to do, but it doesn’t seem like an impossible goal anymore.

What advice do you have for other Sacramento musicians striving to be represented?

DV: It has to be fun otherwise you’re not going to want to do the work for free. But, you have to understand there’s a lot of shit that you have to deal with that most people don’t want to deal with, and they wonder why things don’t happen. A lot of bands and people get discouraged. There’s a lot of hard work for free.

For years. Treat your band as a business.

What are you most proud of after all the years of hard work in Track Fighter?

DV: As soon as we got the new lineup, regrouped and did everything new almost immediately we went out on a national tour.

The first show was in Reno and then we went all the way to Utah, Colorado, Michigan [and] the South. We toured most of [2009 and 2010].

This is my first real band, and it’s just a matter of time now. We started over with a new incarnation of the band, and we had to win the respect back from everyone. We were going to overcome that, and we did.

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In the Moment

J.B. Smoove lives and creates on the fly Words James Barone

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he birth of Jerry Brooks’ first child (his now 18-year-old daughter) was a pivotal moment in his life in more ways than one. Brooks was working as a graphic designer for a T-shirt company around the time his daughter was born, doing stand-up comedy at nights. But the arrival of his baby girl brought him to a crossroads. He decided to veer away from the comfortable path of his career and immerse himself in comedy and acting. In retrospect, it was a very wise decision.

“I quit my job,” he says. “I felt like the only way I can dive in there and do this comedy stuff, I’d actually have to do it. When you have something to lean on, you can’t really achieve your dreams, because you’re always leaning on something else. I said the only way I’m going to be able to do this is if I go full throttle, so the day she was born, I quit my job, which made me have to do it. It made me have to get out there and get downtown and do gigs and go on auditions and get photos taken. It made me have to do all these things to keep the lights on.”

A risky leap of faith with a new mouth to feed at home? Maybe.

But it turned out to be worth the gamble. You probably know Brooks better nowadays as J.B. Smoove—who in addition to having a successful stand-up career and being a former writer and performer for Saturday Night Live— has rose in popularity as Larry David’s hilarious foil Leon Black on HBO’s Curb Your Enthusiasm since

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its sixth season. Prior to his life as a comedian and actor Brooks was in school to be an engineer, receiving a associate’s degree in engineering before the math caught up with him and he decided to move into graphic design.

“I think about The Brady Bunch, and the dad was an architect, and I was like, ‘Damn, no one mentions this part.’ They don’t show the math part; all they show is him walking around with the blueprints and looking real cool,” Brooks says.

“But that math will kick your ass so bad, it will make you switch your major.”

A life as a comedian eventually won out over more traditional pursuits. He admits that becoming a father and making the jump into a highly competitive field was “challenging,” but it was the difficulty that drove his passion.

“I get a high off of challenges,” Brooks says. “Even not knowing what I’m going to do in a scene, if they don’t give me any lines, even if not knowing all that stuff, I get a certain kind of energy from that too. Part of me is like, ‘What the fuck am I going to say?’ and another part of me is like, ‘I can’t wait to say what I’m going to say.’

It’s like…someone’s leading you down a corridor and downstairs, and you’re blindfolded, and you don’t know where you’re going.”

Taking that into consideration, it’s clear that Brooks has the perfect mental makeup to excel in a show like Curb Your Enthusiam, which is largely improvised. He explains that the actors were

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given eight-page synopses of each episode as a sort of guideline, but Brooks says that he never really read those.

“I don’t like to see the outline, because I feel like I’m going to over-think my scene,” he says. “So I just get to the set and allow the writers to tell me what’s going on…I like to go off instinct and what I’m feeling in the moment.”

In this way, Leon Black has become a real person to Brooks, much as the character has to his many fans—or Leon Nation, according to Brooks.

“I find myself talking about Leon like someone I know,” he says. “I would do a bunch of Leon scenes, and on my way home, I’d call my wife and be all, ‘Leon is crazy as hell!’ And my wife will be caught up in it too. She would say, ‘What did Leon do today?’”

Diving headfirst into his character is something Brooks really enjoys.

“It’s hilarious to talk about him as if he’s some other person, which I find to be a better process,” Brooks explains. “I’m more in that

frame of mind when the cameras roll. I don’t feel like I have to jump into it. I can just have him ready to go, get dressed, walk to the set and allow him to do what he does. And when I leave, I have the chance to talk about him over the phone to my wife and to my friends. Leon’s a damn fool!”

This sort of approach has fueled his stand-up, which has always featured a good deal of improvising. In the early ‘90s before he broke into stand-up, he got his feet wet by taking an improv class, which taught him how to be comfortable with creating on the fly. Brooks claims that you’ll never see the same J.B. Smoove comedy show twice.

“I don’t perform a set where it’s always 1-2-3, 1-2-3, like I’m doing a dance or some shit,” he says. “I like to perform for my audience.”

He keeps his sets different and fresh by being observant. The day’s weather may inspire him, or perhaps even an everyday object like a stool could be incorporated into his act. Brooks says that he also likes to get around the town

“I think we’re always at the mercy of Larry [David], so we’ll see what’s going on. When you’re that damn rich, you don’t need a paycheck, you know what I mean?”

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he’s in and get a feel for it to find out “what’s funny about that city.”

“I think that’s what makes you in that moment, because you’re actually visiting, and you’re performing in their city,” he says. “You’re bringing everything that you do to them, because you have to let them know what you noticed about being here that’s so cool and so funny.”

The venue itself could also play into his performance. Brooks recalls playing a nautical-themed club called Captain Brien’s in Marco Island, Fla. The décor, which featured fish nets on the ceiling and a replica shark bursting through the wall by the stage, ended up playing a big part in his act.

“Man, I must have did 20 minutes on just that stuff alone,” Brooks says with a laugh. “Somehow I took all of that stuff and made an episode of SpongeBob SquarePants out of it.”

The exciting thing for Brooks is that a performance like that is pretty much unique.

“It was so damn funny, but I realized I could never do it again,” he says. “I could only do it there. It was a one-shot deal. I couldn’t go to Chicago and do that same bit, because it wasn’t the same setting.”

His reputation for off-the-cuff gems such as this and the celebrity he’s garnered from Curb Your Enthusiasm has really started to pay dividends. Next year, Brooks will be featured as the voice of Harold alongside household names such as Billy Crystal, Steve Buscemi and John Goodman in Disney/Pixar’s Monsters University. Familiar with his work, the filmmakers allowed Brooks a lot of freedom to create with his character, which turned out to be a lot of fun for the actor.

“They let me get in there and play around with stuff, which is great. It’s more comfortable. It’s easier to create on the go,” he says.

Brooks will also be featured as the voice in two other animated films slated for 2013, according to IMDb, Hell and Back (as Sal the Demon) and Smurfs 2 (as Hackus).

Between that and his stand-up career, Brooks will have plenty on his plate in the year ahead. But what about Curb Your Enthusiasm? Season after season, It’s always anyone’s guess whether or not the show will return to TV. As Brooks puts it, “I think we’re always at the mercy of Larry [David], so we’ll see what’s going on. When you’re that damn rich, you don’t need a paycheck, you know what I mean?”

But Brooks has been in contact with David and reports that another season may be in the works.

“I give Larry a call off and on just to see what the hell Larry be doing, just to see what kind of adventure Larry is up to,” Brooks jokes. “You gotta check on rich people just to see what the hell they’re doing. What boat you on, Larry? Where you at, what country you in? What room are you in, in your big ass house? Which car are you driving? I like to check in on Larry David once in a while just to see how he’s doing. So far, there’s no definite answer right now. I’m thinking possibly some time in 2013, that’s going to be the platform right now for it. I don’t think it will be any time this year. So I think next year he’ll make his mind up.”

Until then, fans have a chance to catch Brooks live, in-person as J.B. Smoove, bringing the ruckus as only he knows how. It’s hard to say what to expect from one of his comedy shows, but it's a gamble You have multiple chances to worth see J.B. Smoove live when he plays five sets in three nights taking.

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Words adam saake | photos nicholas wray After years of sitting vacant, the historic and beautiful art deco Firestone Building underwent renovations to become a California Pizza Kitchen. The pizza chain wasn’t quite the perfect choice for Sacramentans, and after being acquired by Golden Gate Capitol, the restaurant closed its doors in July 2011. In its place and after some delays (opening a restaurant is tough), Firestone Public House, a beercentric sports bar and restaurant, moved in and quickly became the “it” spot to check out. With a user-friendly beer list that includes over 50 beers on draught, Firestone has set its sights on attracting beer geeks and novice suds enthusiasts alike. Giant flat-screen televisions seem to be everywhere and stacks of decorative kegs line the tall, bright windows that look out onto the always-busy 16 th Street. If you haven’t noticed the place, then you haven’t been paying attention.

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Beer always seems to get the short end of the stick when it comes to pairings with food. Wine has always sparked the imagination of chefs, but the concept of matching up great cuisine with finely crafted beers is relatively new. Step into any alehouse with a restaurant and you’re sure to find burgers, hot wings and steak sandwiches. And, really, there’s nothing wrong with that, because our appetites for these items seem to be insatiable. That’s why they keep popping up over and over again on happy hour menus all across the land. Firestone seems to have found the balance between classic pub fare and mindfully crafted cuisine to satisfy a large demographic of beer drinkers.

For starters, they’ve capitalized on the inheritance of a nice pizza oven and are cranking out favorites like the Greek with Kalamata olives, artichoke hearts, herb tomato sauce, roasted red peppers, red

onions and feta. Waking up late these days? Try the breakfast pizza with egg, smoked bacon, basil pesto, mozzarella and tomatoes. For friends of the sea, I recommend the lobster pizza with chopped lobster, fontina, mozzarella, tomatoes and green onions.

Other notables include the brandy fried chicken-tender with a sweet and tangy batter that’s crisped just right. This plate was highly recommended by the bartender who informed me that the Wongs, coowners of Firestone with the de Veres of de Vere’s Irish Pub, had been making versions of this recipe for generations. Another dish suggested to me was the Creole barbecue shrimp that arrived in a lemon, garlic, butter and Worcestershire sauce that was thick and rich. A half baguette comes with this to ensure maximum dippage after you tear through the tasty shrimps. And, of course, there are the obligatory items that I previously mentioned. Try the fish and chips with beer battered Alaskan cod. The batter was very light and the portions are just right for dunking into the thick and tasty tartar sauce.

Shall we chat beer? Well OK then. Lagers and pilsners and Belgians, oh my! Lots of familiar faces and some surprises here and there, you may take longer looking at the beer list than you do at the food menu. But, take your time or ask the bartenders for a suggestion. I indulged in a Leffe, a Belgian style blonde that Firestone described as “sweet, spicy fruit and effervescent.” Lovely.

After that I moved onto a Back in Black (coolest name ever) from 21st Amendment out of good ol’ San Francisco. This richly colored IPA has got a hell of a head on it but with that said, is very drinkable.

Definitely a session beer and not a one and done. Let’s just say I only had two and you can discover the rest of the list on your own. And a perfect way to do that is with Firestone’s beer flights. Take a little “Tap Walk,” described as “one of each... a perfect introduction to beer and popular styles.”

All in all, Firestone is a pretty cool spot. We visited on a mellow afternoon, and I can see that this place probably gets pretty crazy at times. Plan accordingly; no intimate first dates unless she’s a Giants fan. Party on Wayne.

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7.02 Monday

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 w/ Signifiers, Anthony Coleman Quintet, 7:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides The Nuance, 7:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Press Club Work Your Soul, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Northern Heat, 7 p.m.

Townhouse Open Mic, 9 p.m.

7.03 Tuesday

Ace of Spades YG, DJ Mustard, Pushaz Ink, Babnit, Chex, Quist & Roscoe, 7:30 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

District 30 Hypercrush, Nate Davit, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s James Hunter, 7 p.m.

Javalounge Der Spazm, Cigarette Bums, Babs Johnson Gang, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Bob Woods Band, Open Mic w/ Chris 2Me, 5:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Shine Jazz Jam, 8 p.m.

T2 Nightclub & Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Corey Bateson, 5:30 p.m.; Howell Devine, 9 p.m.

Townhouse GRIMEY w/ GAMMA, Atom O.N.E., Demon Robot Tribe, Spire, DJ Whores, Crescendo, MC Skurge, MC Bru Lei, 9 p.m.

7.04 Wednesday

Cache Creek Casino Blaze of Glory (Bon Jovi Tribute), 8 p.m.

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

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Faces Indepen-Dance Pool Party, 2 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Press Club VIVA 1973 w/ Mike Diamond, DAIMS, 9 p.m.

Townhouse Substance w/ DJ Rigatony, 9 p.m.

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

The Boardwalk Lace Leno, Henessey, Richard the Rockstar, Lil Bat, Kali Streetz, Kentastik, MCJC, Black City Surfers, Shift Kit, Boss B, 7 p.m.

The Cave Prepare the Bride, Love is Over, Suffix Punch, 8 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

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

District 30 Dyloot, John Beaver, 9 p.m.

Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Justin Brown, Virtual Campfire, 8 p.m.

Fremont Park Hot Lunch Concert Series w/ The Hot Tar Roofers, 11:30 a.m.

Javalounge Austin Morrell & the Alchemists, Blue Oaks, Doc Velocity, 8 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Hail the Sun (EP Release), A Lot Like Birds, So Much Light, The Speed of Sound in Seawater, 7 p.m.

Marilyn’s Rock On Live Band Karaoke, 9:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Dave Russell, 9:30 p.m.

Press Club The Master System, 9 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Con Brio, 8 p.m.

Torch Club X Trio, 5 p.m.; Wingnut Adams Band, 9 p.m.

Townhouse X-GVNR, Brian Rinehart, 9 p.m.

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Ace of Spades The Casualties, Nekromantix, Down By Law, Lower Class Brats, The Sheds, Avenue Saints, 5:30 p.m.

Antiquite Maison Privee Oliver Lake, Tony Passarell, Ross Hammond, Shawn Hale, Dax Compise, 7 p.m.

The Blue Lamp The Session w/ Shotty Shott, Cherry Red, Pattmann, Brutha Smith, Kentastik, Madd Son, DJ Vangloryus and more, 9 p.m.

Friday

Ace of Spades Lite Brite (Album Release), Musical Charis, Stuck, The Hungry, Simpl3jack, The Trees, 6:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk Mr. Rogers, Mack Spence, Highway 12, Lonely Avenue, No Where But Up, The Switch, 7 p.m.

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

The Cave DCOI, Side Effects, Brain Rash, Adjustment to Society, Crusades, 8 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Park Concerts in the Park w/ Full Blown Stone, Dogfood, Street Urchinz, DJ Nate D, 5 p.m.

District 30 DJ Danny Mijangos, Kristo, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose The Signifiers, Emily Kollars, Kilo & Pepper, 9 p.m.

G Street WunderBar DJ Smilez, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s Dean-O-Holics (Rat Pack tribute), 7 p.m.; Reminisce, 10 p.m.

Javalounge Ardella’s Crown, Tuesday Nights, Metamantra, 8 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden In the Silence (Album Release), Lasher Keen, Misamore, 7 p.m.

Marilyn’s Conflict Minerals, Zeroclient, Fair Struggle, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides James Cavern (Live CD Release), hosted by Carlos Rodriguez, 8 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Super Huey, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

The Refuge Pets, The Generals, Not An Airplane, 7:30 p.m.

Shine Jason Weeks, Wannabe Barnaby, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Y La Bamba, Finn Riggins, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Pailer & Fratis, 5:30 p.m.; Merle Jagger, 9 p.m.

Townhouse X-GVNR vs. Record Club, 9 p.m.

Vega’s Axis, Sp!ne, 9 p.m.

Veterans Memorial Theatre (Davis) Ben Sollee, Elephant Revival, 7 p.m.

7.07 Saturday

Ace of Spades FallRise, Tallboy, Chernobog, Malcom Bliss, Gears Turn, Represa, 6:30 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Diseptikons, Psychosomatic, San Sobriety, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Chaos In Mind, Bloody Roots, The Eclectic, Downshift, Extirpate, No Sympathy, 7 p.m.

Bows and Arrows Kevin Lee Florence, Aaron Ross, Walking In Sunlight, 8 p.m.

Davis Art Center Matthew Grasso & Trio 7, George Cooper, Giacomo Fiore, Ricardo Piexoto, 7 p.m.

7.05 7.09 The Casualties

Nekromantix, Down By Law, Lower Class Brats, The Sheds, Avenue Saints Ace of Spades 5:30 p.m.

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Davis Bike Collective Benefit for Davis Food Not Bombs w/ Alarms, Magi-Kool Dudes, Ennui Trust, Chickiebobs/Noxious, 8 p.m.

Fox & Goose David Houston, Moondrool, Moetar, 9 p.m.

G Street WunderBar El Loma Prieta, Street Urchinz, Space Monkey Gangstas, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s Joel the Band (Billy Joel tribute), 7 p.m.; Timothy Rhyme (Album Release), Phil the Pain, The Addict Merchants, DJ Epik and more, 10 p.m.

Haven Underground Dirty Filthy Mugs, 47 Miles, Lake of Fire, Vinyl Avenger, 8 p.m.

Javalounge Angry Samoans, Boats!, Capital Bastard, 8:30 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Rat Damage, Massacre Time, Awesome, Abrupt, Old Crow, 30.06, 7 p.m.

Marilyn’s Old Screen Door, Egg, Silhouette and Mirrors, Awkward Melon, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Lipstick Weekender w/ Shaun Slaughter, Roger Carpio, 9:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Spazmatics, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Shine Sherman Baker, James Finch, Marc Del Chiaro, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Foxtails Brigade, Ezza Rose, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Johnny Guitar Knox, 5 p.m.; Relic 45, Marius Band, 9 p.m.

Townhouse Pop Freq w/ X-GVNR, 9 p.m.

UC Davis: Jackson Hall Lyle Lovett, 8 p.m.

Vega’s Jean Grey, Murderlicious, Enslave the Creation, Hard of Heart, 8 p.m.

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The Boardwalk Snakes N Cider, Blood Sky, Madi & Cici, BatChild, Cassidy Payne, C.H.E.T., 4 p.m.

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

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Javalounge The Inside Story, 3 p.m.; San Francesca, 8 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Bad Catz, 3 p.m.

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

Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.

7.09 Monday

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 w/ Trumpet Trumpet Synthesizer, Dead Western, 7:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Blame the Bishop, 7:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Country Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Press Club Horse Thief, 8:30 p.m.

Townhouse Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Tribe of Levi (Album Release), 9 p.m.

Javalounge Opn Mic, 8 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden The Babies, Dog Party, Monster Treasure, The Bananas, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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

Shine Jazz Jam, 8 p.m.

T2 Nightclub & Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

Javalounge Trivia Happy Hour w/ Musical Charis, 8 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden The Enlows, Pataha Hiss, Well Red, Strange Tongues, 8 p.m.

Momo Lounge Life w/ DJ Epik, DJ Oasis, 10 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Abbey Sky, Umbrella Fitzgerald, Ancient Astronaut, 8 p.m.

Press Club G. Green, Spray Paint, Deep Time, Godspeed 209, 8:30 p.m.

Torch Club Acoustic Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.; Forever Goldrush, Horsebones, 9 p.m.

Townhouse Substance w/ DJ Rigatony, 9 p.m.

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

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The Boardwalk Dizzy Wright, Boss Biz, Pref1x, Mark Snipes, J.Sirus, K-Ottic, 7 p.m.

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Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Fox & Goose Denver Saunders, Telemetry, Scheming Scarlet, 8 p.m.

Fremont Park Hot Lunch Concert Series w/ Dog Party, 11:30 a.m.

Javalounge Warren Bishop, Zej & Caleb, Brady Corcoran, 8 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Branches, Oh Foot, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Long In the Tooth, Face 4 Radio, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub California Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.

Press Club Leap In The Dark, 8:30 p.m.

River City Saloon Open Jam w/ Mike’s Lost & Found Band, 9 p.m.

Torch Club X Trio, 5 p.m.; Wasteland Hop, Echo Chamber, 9 p.m.

Townhouse Brian Emery Rinehart, X-GVNR, Crowned Victoria, 9:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk Potluck, DGAF, The DRP, Kung Fu Vampire, Americaz Mozt Haunted, 7 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair w/ The Fab Four, 8 p.m.

The Cave Astrozombies, Fond of Anarchy, Fearection, IV, Final Decay, 8 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

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

District 30 Lights Down Low w/ Richie Panic, Shaun Slaughter, Adam J, 10 p.m.

Ace of Spades White Minorities, Some Fear None, Iconoclast Robot, Headlines, Animism, 6:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk Track Fighter (EP Release), Overwatch, For All I’ve Done, Six Weeks Sober, Force Multiplied, Eternal Dissonance, 6:30 p.m.

Bows and Arrows Cold Eskimo (Record Release), Picture Atlantic, Moondrool, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair w/ Happy Together Tour feat. Flo & Eddie-The Turtles, Micky DolenzThe Monkees, Gary Puckett & the Union Gap, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, 8 p.m.

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

Cesar Chavez Park Concerts in the Park w/ Another Damn Disappointment, The Walking Dead, A Single Second, The Left Hand, DJ Blackheart, 5 p.m.

Fox & Goose Goldener, Water District, Family Photo, 9 p.m.

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Woodlake Hotel J.Moss, Neketia Brown, Elaine Moonie, Angelo Luster, Sista “O” & Devine Praise, Ascension, 7 p.m.

7.14 Saturday

Ace of Spades The Jacka & Husalah, Gaudy Boyz, A-Mad-G, 7 p.m.

Artisan Building Streets of Soul w/ Apple Tree Kids, Method Echo, The Vicious Kenits, Horrorscopes and more, 5 p.m.

The Blue Lamp The Diva Kings (CD Release), Huckle, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk Mercedes Ave, Self Proclaimed, The Somebodys, Yours For A Night, First Class Act, Zen Arcadia, 7 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino The Spinners, 8 p.m.

Club Retro Vanishing Affair, Ever Ours, Chiral, Hey Zues, Jamie Havoc, 6:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose Sly Park, Stone Iris, 9 p.m.

G Street WunderBar DJ Alazzawi, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Midnight Players, 10 p.m.

Harveys Lake Tahoe The Beach Boys, 7 p.m.

Haven Underground Dragon of the Valley, LEAVES, Ghost Pines, 9 p.m.

Javalounge No Where But Up, 4 p.m.; D.H. Peligro (of the Dead Kennedy’s), Capital Bastards, Bad Ending, 8:30 p.m.

Momo Lounge Conflict Minerals, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Fascination w/ DJ Dark Star, DJ Blix, 9:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub 8 Track Massacre, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen A B & the Sea, Midi Matilda, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Johnny Guitar Knox, 5 p.m.; Con Brio, 9 p.m.

Townhouse Pop Freq w/ X-GVNR, 9 p.m.

7.15 Sunday

Ace of Spades Nipsey Hussle, Clyde Carson, MacArther, Noah, Torrey Tee, 7 p.m.

The Boardwalk Citadel, I The Captain, Coventry Square, Engraved in Armor, The Chroma Season, 6 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Sean Paul, The Cataracs, 7 p.m.

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

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Javalounge The Inside Story, 3 p.m.; Man In the Planet, The Estafets, Love Is Over, 8 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Kaye Bohler, 3 p.m.

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

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

Woodlake Hotel Brian Culbertson, David Sanborn, 6:30 p.m.

7.16 Monday

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 The Torn ACLs, Be Brave Bold Robot, Honyock, 8 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Nebraska Mondays w/ Blue Cranes and more, 7:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Blame the Bishop, 7:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Press Club Work Your Soul, 9 p.m.

Comedy The Cave Comedy Open Mic w/ host Ngaio Bealum, July 8, 8 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Open Mic Showcase w/ host Shane Murphy, July 3, 8 p.m.

Vince Morris, Gretchen Hess, July 5 - 8, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Keith Nelson, Sharon Lacey, July 13 - 15, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 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 KT Tatara, July 6 - 7, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

New Faces Showcase, July 11, 8 p.m.

Joey “Coco” Diaz, July 12 - 15, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

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

ComedySportz, every Friday & Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sundays, 7 p.m.

Sacramento Comedy Spot Up and Coming Comedy Showcase, July 2, 8 p.m.

Comedy Space w/ Tim and Ray, July 3 & 10, 8 p.m.

The Neighbors Kids Improv, July 5 & 12, 8 p.m.

Top 10 List Podcast Live!, July 6 & 13, 8 p.m.

Worlds Worst Doctors Improv, July 7 & 14, 8 p.m.

Open Mic Scramble, July 8 & 15, 8 p.m.

Critical Hit, July 13, 9 p.m.

Shenanigans Comedy Work Out w/ host Dorian Foster, Thursdays, 8 p.m.

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

Tommy T’s D.L. Hughley, July 6 - 8, Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Michael Colyar, July 13 - 15, Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

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27th & J Streets Midtown Skim Jam 2012: Free Skim Lessons, Skim Comp., DJs Whores, Mike Diamond, MySuperHumanYouth, July 14, 2 p.m.

Alex Bult Gallery Work by Matt Bult, July 10 - Aug. 4; Second Saturday Reception, J Artisan Building King of the Mic Poetry Slam, July 7, 8 p.m.

Axis Gallery The State of the Union and Other Disasters by Cherilyn Naughton, July 7 - 29; Second Saturday Reception, July 14, 6 p.m.

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

Bows & Arrows Tarot Lecture w/ David Shoemaker, July 3, 7 p.m.

I Am A Fax Machine: new work by Gioia Fonda, opening reception July 6, 6 p.m.

Maker’s Mart: Local handmade goods sale, July 15, 12 p.m.

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

Cal Expo Sacramento Independence Day Celebration 2012, July 4, 6 p.m.

159th Annual California State Fair, July 12 - 29

Crest Theatre 8th Annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival, July 13 - 15 Trash Film Orgy’s 12th Annual Film Festival, July 14 - Aug. 18 Elliott Fouts Gallery Where We Live, July 7 - Aug. 1; Second Saturday Reception, July 14, 6 p.m.

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

The Guild Theatre “I Am A Queen” Women’s Empowerment Conference II, July 7, 12:30 p.m.

JayJay Gallery Women Under the Influence, now through July 28 Laughs Unlimited The Sweet Spot Sacramento: Erotic Poetry, Burlesque, Fashion, Body Paint, July 12, 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

Little Relics Boutique & Galleria Looking Into the Rear Window by Christine Conklin, July 9 - Aug. 3; Second Saturday Reception, July 14, 12 p.m.

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

Old Sacramento Red, White & Brews 3rd of July Party, July 3, 8 p.m.

Old Sugar Mill Happy Tails Pet Sanctuary’s “Pups & Pinot,” July 14, 1 p.m.

Shine Poetry with legs w/ Primal Urge, July 11, 7:30 p.m.

Trivia Night, July 12, 8 p.m.

Artist Reception for Laurie Hicklin, July 14, 6 p.m.

Spanglish Arte Native Americans Cultural Outfits: Photography by Diego Re, now through Aug. 4 Tangent Gallery The End, July 14 - Aug. 4; Second Saturday Reception, July 14, 6 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Midnight Mass Car Show, July 7, 4 p.m.

Tommy T’s Girls Night Out: Male Revue & Pole Dance Instruction, July 12, 7:30 p.m.

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The Mouse, The Desk Lamp & The Scottish Princess Brave Rated PG

Words James Barone Pixar and Disney seem to have the perfect symbiotic relationship.

Pixar, based in Emeryville, Calif., continues to crank out quality, family friendly films, feeding off of Disney’s epic resources and mammoth distribution; and Disney reaps the rewards of yet another noteworthy brand that has to kick up to the Mouse. Over the years, Pixar has created a new crop of characters that have become every bit as iconic as Mickey, Donald and Goofy. The children of today have grown up with Woody, Nemo and Lightning McQueen. Though the two studios feed off one another, there seemed to be a line drawn in the sand. Disney has stuck to fairy tales and fantasy, while Pixar has created more modern stories with equally strong, and perhaps more relevant morals. With Brave, we see a bit of a crossover. This is Pixar’s first fairy tale with its very own princess.

Merida, with her tangled nest of red curls and Katniss Everdeenlike prowess with a bow and arrow, is also the studio’s first female protagonist. This may be old hat for Disney—and the movie-going public—but Pixar proves that a formulaic plot doesn’t necessarily have to translate into uninteresting storytelling.

Merida, voiced by the lovely Kelly MacDonald (HBO’s Boardwalk Empire), is a princess, sure, but she prefers not to act like one. She takes more after her brawling brute of father King Fergus (the always hilarious Billy Connolly) than her proper, lady-like mother Queen Elinor (Emma Thompson). Merida’s tomboy lifestyle is fine when she’s a child, but as she grows older, it becomes time for her to forego her quiver and bow for gowns and curtsies. When Merida discovers her hand in marriage is to be offered to a suitable suitor from one of three neighboring clans, the friction between the young girl and her strong-willed mother becomes combustible.

At a loss for what to do, Merida takes off into the woods, where she becomes pixie-led by the will o’ the wisps and happens upon a witch’s cottage. She purchases a spell that will change her mother’s mind about the arranged marriage.

The magic works, but not in the way Merida would have hoped. Merida and Elinor must embark upon a quest to reverse the spell and also repair the severed bonds between mother and daughter.

Brave is simple and sweet, both in its plot and its execution.

Grand themes such as fate and destiny are given a very human face as they’re played out in the struggles between Merida and her mother. The story isn’t so much darker than what you’d find in Cars or Toy Story, but it does feel a little heavier. Though the

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It wouldn’t be a Pixar film, however, without plenty of humor. There are some great scenes of comedy relief provided

by Merida’s three baby brothers, and gut-busting laughs are brought forth as Merida and Elinor (quite changed from her queenly form) try to sneak back into the castle past Fergus and the clansmen.

What’s missing is the relentless heartstring pulling that was found in Up, Wall-E or the most brutal tear-jerker of them all Toy Story 3. Though the characters are fun and vibrant, and Merida and Elinor are worth cheering for, the real depth of emotion that seems to punctuate most of Pixar’s best work is lacking here.

That being said, Merida fits nicely into the pantheon of Disney and Pixar’s animated heroes, even though she’s an outcast in both camps. She’s neither an anthropomorphic being, nor the beautiful princess yearning for her prince. Merida’s a bit of a misfit, and she probably wouldn’t have it any other way.

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the shallow end In a landmark decision, the U.S. Supreme Court upheld “Obamacare,” which is just about the worst buzzword ever, as constitutional. Twitter freaked out (both pro and con), and everyone you know on Facebook instantly became a constitutional scholar. It was a pretty awesome day. I’m of the belief that any positive step forward toward a health care system that provides all U.S. citizens with some type of medical coverage is a good thing—for everyone from struggling lower middle class families to greedy fucks in the insurance industry—but now that Obamacare is a legal…um…thingy, what comes next?

I have to admit, I don’t know anything about what Obamacare is. Health insurance in general doesn’t make any sense to me. On principal, I don’t see why anyone should give anyone money to protect them for something that may or may not happen at some point in the future. That sounds like some shit the mafia pulls. Like, give us $50 per week and no one will burn down your bodega. But at least if you pay the mafia protection, they really won’t burn down your bodega. Anyone who’s ever had difficulty getting their insurance to pay out on a legitimate claim is probably well aware that just because you’re paying for coverage doesn’t

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necessarily mean you’ll get it.

I’ve never had this problem, because I’ve only had health insurance once, for a brief time through a previous employer. They brought in a very nice, well-meaning lady from Blue Shield to explain the different types of coverage available to us. At length, she painstakingly outlined the different plans her company offered and patiently sifted through our many questions, providing us with thoughtful answers, plenty of literature and her card in case we had any further questions at a later time. She was knowledgeable, intelligent and an excellent communicator, and none of what she said made any fucking sense to me. I opted for one of the cheapest plans offered so I wouldn’t lose out on too much beer money and never went to the doctor once.

I was younger then, though, a pup not even 30. Now I’m closing in on 36, and though people say I don’t look a day over 28 (sweethearts that they are), I know it’s just a matter of time before my shit starts falling apart. I’m excited at the possibility of having health coverage, for little other reason than health is all people my age really talk about. I don’t have kids or a wife like they do, or even a real job, but I’ll be able to relate to them about this great

James Barone jb@submergemag.com new medication I’ve been taking for my allergies or what my physician said to me about lowering my cholesterol and all that other shit people approaching 40 talk about over red wine (because beer goes straight to our guts now). I mean, I don’t even know if I have cholesterol that needs lowering.

Is that bad?

The problem is, now that Obamacare is Supreme Court-approved, I’m not sure what that means for me. Like, seriously what is it? Do I have to pay a tax, or a penalty, or join a buying club? Will I be executed by a death panel, or have I been elected to sit upon a death panel (the megalomaniac in me hopes for the latter)? It’s like, seriously, can I just go to a doctor or what? My parents keep asking me, so, when are you going to a dentist, and I’d really like to have an answer for that.

But then again, it’s still up in the air how or when this stuff will be implemented anyway.

Republicans got all butt hurt because something President Obama tried to pass didn’t get shot down and instead of losing graciously and perhaps working together to create something that will really help people like elected officials are supposed to do, they’re just going to do everything in their power to make sure nothing gets done.

As reported by Reuters, Speaker of the House John Boehner told Face the Nation that Obamacare is something that has to be “ripped out by its roots.” Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell took an even stauncher stance against it, calling it, “The single worst piece of legislation that’s been passed,” in modern times, which is strong language for something that hasn’t really even happened yet.

He also vowed that if he became majority leader in the U.S. Senate, he’d make repealing Obamacare job one.

I guess that’s all well and good. Maybe they’re right. Maybe it does suck. Like I said, I don’t know much about it, but it is a fact that there are millions of people in this country who don’t have health coverage, myself included. Maybe the Republicans have a better plan to eliminate the problem.

“That is not the issue,” McConnell said when asked what Republicans would do to improve health care in the United States. “The question is how can you go step by step to improve the American healthcare system. It is already the finest healthcare system in the world.”

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