Submerge Magazine: Issue 166 (July 14 - July 28, 2014)

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front Cover Photo of the Kimberly trip

by Laurie Theriault

july 14 – 28

Dive in The Stream The Optimistic Pessimist Submerge your senses south lake tahoe Fahrenheit 250 bbQ yob thom stockton the Kimberly trip calendar the grindhouse

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Melissa welliver melissa@submergemag.com I love Sacramento and all it has to offer: music, art, food, recreation. But like everyone else I too get that itch to get out of town every once in a while.

When the time comes to get out of town, I try to leave with a set plan in mind: go camping, snowboarding, see a concert, etc. On top of that I like to think to myself, “What can I see and do, and how can I get the most out of a trip? Is there something I haven’t done before?”

Recently my husband and I skipped town and headed up to South Lake Tahoe to beat the Sacramento heat and luckily miss out on all that gross smoke from the Cal Expo grass fire and the larger Monticello fire.

We had some ideas of things we wanted to do: zip line, standup paddle board, people watch at the casinos and catch some live music. Even though we spent only three days in Tahoe, it was one of the most fun getaways we’ve ever had.

Check out our feature on page 10 and I hope it will inspire you to head east for a quick getaway and give you a few ideas of activities you can do in Lake Tahoe this summer.

If you are looking for things to do here in Sacramento, don’t fret, we have plenty of other features that are up your alley.

Starting with three music features, two of which feature regional acts, both with new albums being released this July and they happen to both be on our covers. Yay for two covers, right?!

On our front cover we have The Kimberly Trip. Surprisingly we have never featured them before in Submerge, but there is no time like the present, especially with their 500th show on the horizon as well as a new album titled I’m All Outta Bubblegum. Be sure to celebrate with them on July 25 when they play at the downtown Concerts in the Park.

Until that momentous 500th show, read Lovelle Harris’ feature starting on page 22 and learn about how Kimberlina and Jeffry Wynne Prince met and formed the band 13 years ago.

On our back cover we have Thom Stockon, a rapper from, well, Stockton. Our writer Alia Cruz had the opportunity to talk with him about his new album, 27, his hometown and why he’s called “Mr. Make-it-Happen.” You can find this interesting read starting on page 20. Then be sure to catch him along side drummer Jesse Salazar and DJ Epik at Harlow’s on July 24 as they open for Sapient and Illmaculate.

Our third music interview in this issue features one of my favorite doom metal bands of all time hailing from Eugene, Oregon, YOB. They will be playing only four shows on the West Coast, starting with Sacramento on July 25 at Starlite Lounge, before they embark on a long 28-city UK/European tour. With a new album due out this September called Clearing the Path to Ascend, I’m excited to see YOB play a new song or three at their upcoming show! Until then read Zachary Ahern’s interview with Mike Scheidt starting on page 18. In our feature Ahern describes Scheid’s vocal range as “almost ancient world-like, drawing visions of a wise, yet plotting wizard, to the roars and bellows of a determined Viking aiming to set a wicked precedent.” Brilliant. If that doesn’t make you want to see or read about this band, nothing will.

Enough about music! You say you’re hungry? Alright!

If you’re looking for a new BBQ joint to try this summer, how about Fahrenheit 250. It’s located in the building on Folsom boulevard that’s been so many things: Cattle Club/ BoJangles/The Library/Bisla’s. We sent our writer Amy Serna to check it out. See why she thinks it’s a hit starting on page 14.

Enjoy issue 166, Melissa

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Issue 166 • July 14 – July 28, 2014

Local Brother/ Sister Duo Connor & Karlee Release Debut Album Jonathan Carabba

Everyone loves a good themed live rock show. You know, where a bunch of local bands come together for a night to pay tribute to iconic artists like Dylan, Elvis, Radiohead and others of the sort. Sometimes you’ll see funny and creative variations like Sacramento’s popular annual Dead Rockstars Show. If you go in with an open mind, these themed shows are usually a great time; and, if you’re lucky, you’ll see some surprisingly good local takes on classic songs. Next up on the list is Old Ironsides’ Mick Jagger Birthday Show on Saturday, July 26 at 9 p.m. (Jagger was born July 26, 1943). A variety of talented local artists like Sex Rat, Orange Scene, Spirit of St. Louis, Jem and Scout, Swahili Passion, William Mylar with Heath Williamson and a few others have signed on to cover your favorite Rolling Stones songs.

Cover charge is just $7 and Old I is a bar, so it’s obviously 21-plus.

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For the past six years, Beatnik Studios has played a vital role in Sacramento’s art and music scenes, hosting creative events, throwing rad parties and gallery openings and acting as a crucial link in the arts chain. In August 2013, Beatnik partners Lindsay Calmettes and Wes Davis (both amazing artists/photographers in their own rights and, in full disclosure, Davis has taken many photos for Submerge over the years) took things to the next level by purchasing their own building. The early 1900s “brick and steel battleship” is, according to Beatnik’s press release, “Over 12,000 square-feet of limitless potential.” The building is located at 723 S Street in the Southside neighborhood of downtown Sacramento and was originally built

by PG&E. Purchasing and renovating the building was truly a family affair with members of both Lindsay and Wes’ families coming together to assist with the massive amount of work. The Beatniks also found “grease for their wheels” thanks to the PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) funding program called YGreen.

“Sacramento YGreen has made it possible for our small business to take on a large-scale commercial renovation project,” they wrote.

The new space allows Beatnik Studios to remain a multi-faceted creative business just like it’s always been: Event space, music venue, art gallery, photography studio, wedding venue—you name it, Beatnik can probably host it. Flexibility is the name of their game. To celebrate their big move and b-day, Beatnik will host a free six-year anniversary and grand re-opening party on Saturday, Aug. 2 at the new location. The party runs 6 p.m. to midnight and will feature live music

by Guero, Jazz Gitan, The Foxtails, Proxy Moon and IdeaTeam as well as a dance performance by Aerial Evolution. There will also be food, drinks, art and all sorts of other rad creative things to enjoy. Learn more at Beatnik-studios.com

You could say that local brother/sister alternative/ pop duo Connor and Karlee are doing what they’re meant to do. They’ve been exposed to music their whole lives, learning to play when they were old enough to sit at the piano or their dad’s drum set. Their father worked in the radio business, which gained Connor and Karlee all kinds of access to big-time entertainers over the years, both backstage and in the front row. “Each and every encounter has left its mark on who we are as musicians/songwriters… and the kind of artists we hope to someday become,” they wrote in their bio. When Connor was 11, he played drums with Shania Twain at ARCO Arena in front of 17,000 screaming fans. In 2012, Karlee tried out for the show The X Factor in San Francisco and out of 8,500 contestants she made it to round two with just 300 other performers. These kids are definitely on the right path and they are releasing their debut album on Friday, Aug. 1 when they will be performing at Harlow’s alongside fellow Sacramento-native songwriter Julianna Zachariou (who moved away to Nashville for college, but is back in town for the summer, so this is a rare local show!). It’s an early show, doors open at 6:30 p.m., and it is all ages with an $8 cover.

Trust us when we say that Connor & Karlee are artists to watch. Guaranteed within a year or two they’ll be blowing up and scoring all kinds of incredible gigs and getting their music placed in movies and TV and all that stuff that comes with the natural talent that these two possess.

Get on board the Connor and Karlee train now, Sacramento! Visit Connorandkarleemusic.com for more information.

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The Optimistic Pessimist We’ve really made some huge strides these last four years. Thanks to a few wonderful U.S. Supreme Court decisions, the floodgates have really started jumping open for some of the disadvantaged, and the ensuing tidal wave will be hard to stop. For once, people (and by people, I mean corporations) don’t have to hide in the closet anymore.

If you’ll recall, in its infinite wisdom, the Supreme Court had already given corporations the right to free speech through unlimited political campaign donations in the 2010 Citizens United decision. In that decision, we were reminded that corporations are people too—only richer, more powerful and less culpable than you or I. The public outcry that followed must have made the Christian conservative members of the Supreme Court realize that, like all bad people, these poor corporations were in need of some saving. Fortunately, Justice Alito knew how to fix what ailed them, and with the stroke of a pen, gave some of that old time religion to for-profit, closely held corporations. Under the recent Supreme Court ruling in Burwell v. Hobby Lobby, a closely held

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corporation (i.e. any corporation where half of the stock is owned by five people or less) may opt out of the Obamacare requirement that employer-provided health insurance cover contraception if the corporation has a religious objection to the use of contraception.

This is wonderful news for you; well, not for you as a person, but for you as a Person, Inc. Corporations already enjoy tax advantages over regular ol’ people. As the housing collapse and countless automobile safety recalls have taught us, corporations are basically immune from criminal liability. Corporations can also walk away from unpaid debts simply by selling off their assets and winding down. As we learned in Citizens United, corporations can also lobby for favorable changes to the law and then contribute unlimited donations to the campaigns of the congressmen voting on those changes.

While all of that was already pretty great, now these “people” can also have a religion that allows them to opt out of laws they don’t agree with. As an example of the reach of this ruling, after it was published, one pastor requested an exemption from President

Opting In On Opting Out Obama’s planned executive order that bars federal contractors from discriminating based on sexual orientation. The anti-vaccine crowd will surely be all over this soon, claiming that their religion, Jenny McCarthyism, forbids them from vaccinating their children. After that, it won’t be long before owners of private Christian schools claim that they should not be required to teach science because of Jesus.

But why should they have all the fun of opting out? Anyone can be a closely held corporation. All you need to do is register with the Secretary of State of your choice, fill out some paperwork, pay a fee, issue stock to yourself and voilá: you are now a closely held corporation with all the rights and privileges assigned thereto! If you really want to go for the full effect, make yourself up some bullshit idea for an app and get some venture capital seed money to pay off congressmen with.

Once your corporation is set up, you will need to pick a religion to really take advantage of what your new form of personhood has to offer. Not happy with the options out there? Well why not just make up a new religion?

You could be a member of the Holy Church of the Almighty Dollar. Pastor Grover Norquist

Bocephus Chigger bocephus@submergemag.com and Reverend Wesley Snipes can preach to the new corporate about the evils of taxation until you come to the light and realize that the God of Money considers taxes a sin, allowing you to file for an exemption with the IRS. Your corporation could then decide to pay its employees less than minimum wage or nothing at all because Dollarism preaches that one should try to keep money, not give it away. Did you know that Dollarism also teaches that we must defend our money from any potential moochers at all costs including through the use of deadly force if necessary? That means my corporation can raise an army to protect its money (even against the government) and require its employees to serve as combatants.

See how easy and fun it is? Nearly anyone can do this, so just imagine the possibilities. We could turn this country into the lawless hellscape of your dreams in no time flat! Surely, this is what the Supreme Court intended to happen, otherwise they would just look like a bunch of sick dicks that Americans need to be protected from. Clearly, with their decision in the Hobby Lobby case, the Supreme Court doesn’t think we need protection from that at all.

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Mötley Crüe Farewell Tour • July 23, 25 & 29 Farewell tours have never been absolute in determining a band’s future status. Sure, some truly stay dormant after saying farewell to their fans, but it’s not unheard-for a band to reincarnate and go on a “Well, Hello There!” tour. Don’t assume Mötley Crüe to be one of those bands; upon announcing their farewell tour, they informed fans of their signed “Cessation of Touring” agreement which prevents them from touring ever again, making them the first band ever to do so. Will this be like most other farewell concerts? Most likely not, considering Mötley Crüe’s opener, Alice Cooper.

Since their opening show, the Internet has been flooded with incredible reviews praising the band’s intensity, nostalgic stories, audience interactions and over-the-top displays. Check out Motley.com/ tour for tickets; choose between a July 23 performance at Shoreline Amphitheater (Mountain View, California), July 25 at Reno Events Center or July 29 show at Sleep Train Amphitheatre. Turn on your favorite Mötley Crüe song and gaze into your future…most likely, you will be disappointed with yourself if you choose to refrain from going to this concert. Don’t make the horrible mistake so many of us commit, we only live once and this is your last chance to catch Mötley Crüe live.

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Summer’s Favorite Fruit at Sacratomato Week • July 21–27

If you’re still recovering from Beer Week or Bacon Week, attending Sacratomato Week is probably the best thing you could do for yourself. Tomatoes assist with cardiovascular support, bone health, lowering various cancer risks, skin health and energy support. The list of benefits is endless; why hasn’t someone though of dedicated an entire week to tomatoes before? The Sutter District will host the fruit fiesta from July 21 through July 27. Check out some of the local restaurants and discover the tasty variability this super-health fruit offers.

Search “Sacratomato Week” on Facebook to find their event page for more info.

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Was the Exorcist not scary enough for you? Do you often find yourself screaming survival tips at the television while watching The Walking Dead? Do you thrive off of adrenaline in stressful situations (while simultaneously enjoying it)? If you answered yes to all of these, you are probably the type of person who laughs in the face of danger. Congratulations, that quality puts you at an advantage in the Great Horror Campout. What’s that, you may ask? It’s as if all of the bloodthirsty characters from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Hills Have Eyes, House of 1000 Corpses and The Descent were isolated in one secluded setting and throwing a “party.” Now imagine yourself crashing that party with the intent of winning a scavenger hunt. It’s challenging, chilling and terrifyingly awesome. The 12-hour camping event begins at 8 p.m. at Vierra Farms (3010 Burrows Avenue, West Sacramento) and concludes at 8 a.m., during which time you will be confronted with a multitude of activities and a variety of scare-levels. The best part about the experience? You get to create your own adventure. The brave can opt for the black, orange, green or red zones. If you choose to camp in one of these areas, prepare to be kidnapped, caged, sacrificed, taunted and chased all night long as you complete your scavenger hunt; these areas are considered “fair game” to the camp’s creatures. The yellow zone, however, is for those choosing to opt out of the scavenger hunt, but includes just as many adventurous possibilities as the others. Some of which include watching horror movies, telling ghost stories, roasting marshmallows, arts-and-crafts and participating in campfire sing-a-longs. The event tickets range from $99 to $139, depending upon your tent size (which are provided) and can be bought online at Greathorrorcampout.com. Your ticket price includes parking, food, lodging and prizes, amongst other things. You have two dates to chose from, July 18 or 19, but get your tickets soon! Tip for the wise: bring extra underpants… you’ll probably get more scared than you think.

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The San Francisco Mime Troupe initiated their “Ripple Effect” tour just a little over two weeks ago. Within that small time frame, the musical satire has already made waves of its own. The free performance, presented by Tony Award-winning “loud-mimes,” focuses on the injustices and hypocrisies surrounding the San Francisco lifestyle. Though the theme focuses on one central area, it’s relatable to anyone who has ever lived, or visited, a metropolis. The show works along a series of flashbacks characterized by brilliantly crafted musical numbers, all adamantly paralleling the perspective of the modern American’s relationship with governmental, environmental, societal and fiscal forces. The performance is free (donations encouraged), and offers numerous shows, mostly located in San Francisco and other surrounding areas. Check out Sfmt.org to find a performance most compatible with your schedule. Wanna avoid the traffic surge of SF? Feel free to hold off until Mime Troupe comes to good-ol’ Sactown on Aug. 2 and 3 at Southside Park.

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6,228 Feet above sea level

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et’s get real: It’s been hot as crap in Sacramento lately, and it doesn’t look like there is much relief ahead. If there was ever a perfect time for a cooldown getaway, that time is now, and there is no better place to do so than South Lake Tahoe. Mid-80s temps, breathtaking scenery, sandy beaches, warm water, endless outdoor activities, tons of concerts and events, latenight debauchery at the casinos, South Lake Tahoe offers it all. Better even, it’s only about a two-hour drive from the greater Sacramento area. So hit up your boss, request some time off and head up the hill on a Thursday afternoon (the best way to beat those annoying weekend crowds and get better deals, too). If you need any help finding things to do, here are some tips from Submerge’s very own recent trip to the south shore.

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Catch a free concert on the beach at Live at Lakeview

Thursdays through Aug. 28, 4:30 p.m., Lakeview Commons After South Lake Tahoe’s El Dorado Beach underwent a major renovation a few years back, On Course Events founder and local Rob Giustina saw the new space as a blank slate. Now known as Lakeview Commons, the beach and its new facilities (including a bike trail, boat ramp, concessions stand, picnic areas with tables and barbeques, etc.) were screaming for some sort of signature event. So, Giustina pitched a few ideas to the powers that be and Live at Lakeview was born, a free weekly concert series happening Thursdays throughout the summer. Live at Lakeview features talented touring and local acts right on the beach in one of the most spectacular settings Submerge has ever seen host live music. Imagine a smaller more intimate version of downtown Sacramento’s Concerts in the Park, except right on the shore of one of the most beautiful lakes in the world, surrounded by towering mountain peaks. Hit up the beer garden, groove to some tunes and take it all in! For a complete series lineup, visit Liveatlakeview.com or Facebook.com/liveatlakeviewcommons.

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Standup paddle boarding, or SUP as many call it, is unarguably one of the fastest growing water and/or board sports in the world. It’s no wonder why: SUP is easy (literally children and grandparents can do it) and it offers a great full-body workout (especially working your core). Best of all, it’s really fun! Gliding out there on Lake Tahoe’s clear, bright, blue water is therapeutic and quite frankly, it’s addicting. South Tahoe Standup Paddle is the premier shop in Tahoe for renting SUPs, kayaks or pedal boats. Their location directly on the beach at Lakeview Commons (El Dorado Beach) makes it so easy there really is no excuse not to get out there and see what all the hype is about. Rentals start at just $20 per hour. Visit Southtahoesup.com or call (530) 416-4829 for more information.

Fly through the sky on the Blue Streak zip-line

Daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. (weather permitting), Heavenly Lake Tahoe Adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers will absolutely want to check out Heavenly’s Blue Streak zip-line. This thing is 3,300 feet long with top speeds up to 50 mph! You’re 10,000 feet above sea level, looking straight down on beautiful Lake Tahoe, taking in the warm sunshine and cool mountain air. It’s a wild and unforgettable ride, well worth the $60 price tag. One of the best parts is the 2.4-mile ride up the scenic Mountain Gondola ($41 for adults, $35 for teens/seniors, $23 for children) where you can stop at an observation deck for photos that will make your Instagram followers and Facebook friends über jealous. When you’re at the top, head to the Tamarack Express chairlift with your Gondola ticket and ride up to board the Blue Streak! After your free-fall, hit up the Tamarack Lodge and Bar for eats/drinks with awesome views and if you’re still jonesing for more fun, try the ropes courses. Skiheavenly.com for more info.

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No trip to Lake Tahoe is complete without at least a little time spent in one of the many casinos. Whether you’re into slots, blackjack, poker or just plain old people watching, spots like Montbleu, Harrah’s and Harveys will get the job done and then some. Past 2 a.m. and you still want a drink? Hit up a casino! Want to see scantily clad women and men with way too much money? Hit up a casino! Looking to get into a little mischief?

Hit up a casino! Most great stories about party nights begin at a casino, that’s just a scientific fact.

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Get out and explore that beautiful big blue lake on your very own environmentally safe personal watercraft, starting at just $85 for a half-hour, $110 for a full hour, or take the Emerald Bay guided tour for $135.

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Whether you’re looking to conquer daredevil-esque mountain bike trails, bar hop on a beach cruiser or loop the whole lake on a road bike (72 miles!), South Lake Tahoe is a designated bike friendly community and either of the companies listed here can rent you a bike, so there’s no need to lug yours all the way up the mountain.

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You’re going to need a place to crash, so you might as well snag a room at Inn by the Lake, which is literally steps away from Lakeview Commons, where you can chill on the beach and rent standup paddleboards or kayaks. If their spectacular lakefront location isn’t enough, the bi-level outdoor hot tub, large pool, well maintained grounds, free bike rentals, clean rooms, individual patios, on-site restaurant and bowling alley ought to do it for you! You’re just a short cab ride away from the casinos and walking distance from great restaurants (try MacDuff’s Public House for a great beer list and killer pub fare; Freshies for vegan/veggie friendly cuisine). To book a room or get more information, visit Innbythelake.com or call them at (530) 542-0330.

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Like to hit the links? There’s no better place than South Lake Tahoe with courses like the affordable nine-hole Bijou, or the fancier (and more expensive) Edgewood, arguably one of the most scenic courses in the world and host to the annual American Century Celebrity Golf Championship.

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7042 Folsom Blvd • Sacramento Words Amy Serna • photos liz simpson “Love takes time,” says Tyler Monk. But he isn’t trying to offer you love advice or find the next sellout title for a romance novel—he is talking about slow-cooked barbecued ribs. And to find true love in slow-cooked, smoked meats takes patience… a lot of it. Eight to 12 hours at 250 degrees, to be exact.

But you don’t have to grill in the 110-degree Sacramento heat for 10 hours, sweating with your “Kiss the Cook” apron on, to find your true ‘cue love. You can head over to Folsom Boulevard, near the back of Sacramento State, to find the new and cozy Fahrenheit 250 barbecue joint that is bringing the love of smoked meats and Southern-inspired dishes to the city of Sacramento.

The local demand for slow-cooked pork, beef and chicken is at an alltime high, and local costumers have already out-eaten the joint’s daily smoker supply. According to Monk, the restaurant’s director of service, there has been a person outside the restaurant smoking meats 24 hours a day on their 3,000-pound smoker since their grand opening in March.

The luring smell of smoked meat and the sound of happy, chatty eaters greet guests upon entry, as does the

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sign touting that their beef is 100 percent natural, their chicken is free range, and the pork is pasture raised.

The atmosphere brings a comfortable yet upscale barbecue dining experience.

From the décor on the walls to the red mismatched chairs, the majority of the items inside Fahrenheit 250 were upcycled from Fringe, a Sacramento vintage and consignment store. While helping to decorate the interior of the restaurant, Monk kept three ideas very close in mind: “cool, comfortable and classy.”

The walls are lined with various wood panels originally from an old barn in Auburn, the red chairs are tucked into wooden tables that are topped with mason jars for water, the bar back and silverware “cabinet” is an old printing press. There are vintage benches from Harlow’s and large pieces of a metal windmill that hang on a few walls. The décor makes it feel as if you were eating in someone’s old farm house, making it welcoming and cozy.

The menu features traditional barbecue plates from fried green tomatoes to pulled pork, as well as a variety of specialty cocktails, appetizers, smoked meats, Southern-inspired side dishes, sandwiches and salads. Barbecue plates with two sides range from $15 to $24.

My colossal meal for the evening included refreshing drinks, shrimp and grits as an appetizer, brisket, ribs, seasonal vegetables, mac and cheese, corn bread, coleslaw and The Oinker for dessert. When the order arrived there wasn’t a single inch of table space left. But when it comes to barbecue, the phrase “portion control” shouldn’t be spoken at the table.

The epic meal started off with three drinks; lemonade, sweet tea and a Kentucky Buck. Served in a mason jar, the house juiced lemonade was incredibly sour—the overpowering lemon juice made my lips pucker up. The cold-brewed tea was very sweet upon first gulp, but it left a slight aftertaste of cinnamon. And for a cocktail, The Kentucky Buck is a housemade strawberry bourbon drink with lemon juice, vanilla bitters and ginger beer. This dangerous-but-delicious drink came with no trace of liquor to be found; it only tasted like sweet carbonated strawberry juice, making it the perfect cure for a Sacramento heat wave.

For an appetizer, I couldn’t pass up the classic shrimp and grits. The plate was served with a small mound of grits in the middle, surrounded by tender shrimp that was drowned in creamy, zesty sauce.

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Every slow-cooked meat I tried was so tender that I barely needed a knife or teeth to rip it apart. The brisket was served in thin-cut slices of six and each slice was thoroughly smoked around the outer edges. It even came with the choice of a lean or fatty cut. The tri-tip is cut to order and cooked slow and low for 10 hours. The St. Louis style pork ribs were juicy and ‘cued to perfection; the crisp edges gave it a small crunch. The meat from the ribs slid off the bone with very minimal effort.

With four house-made barbecue sauces to choose from, my favorite for the night was the spicy sauce that gave my ribs a whole new flavor.

For every great barbecue meat there is a barbecue side dish. The cornbread muffins were warm, dense and golden brown around the edges. It was paired with a house-made honey butter that added the perfect amount of creamy sweetness to the muffin. The mac and cheese, one of my favorite, had small spiral noodles that were topped with bread crumbs—with every bite there were hidden creamy cheese pockets inside each spiral. The seasonal vegetables resembled more of a warm bowl of chili with corn, peppers and beans instead of a side salad, but I wasn’t complaining. And the coleslaw was cold and crunchy.

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To finally top off my truly American meal, for dessert was The Oinker. This Paula Deen portioned, four-layered whipped cream and chocolate mousse dessert was served in a glass bowl with two spatulas that can be used for serving or as a personal spoon. Monk created this delectable dessert, making sure that the brownie hidden in the middle of this mousse pie could not be missed. This dessert can most likely serve everyone in your party and maybe the table next to you.

It gives “pigging out” a whole new meaning.

After three drinks, two plates of meat, four side dishes, two pieces of cornbread, dessert, and three hours, my epic barbecue journey was near an end. My check arrived in a small tin bucket with to-go floss as a parting gift. Fahrenheit 250 offers tender meats, buttery sides and a relaxed atmosphere that puts the Capital City on the map for best barbecue.

Get your slow-cooked ‘cue on at 7042 Folsom Boulevard in East Sacramento. Fahrenheit 250 is open Tuesday–Friday 11 a.m – 10 p.m., Saturday noon to 10 p.m., and Sunday noon to 8 p.m. For more info, visit Fahrenheitbbq.com or call (916) 476-4508.

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Big Sound From a Small City

Metal Stalwarts YOB Ascends to greater heights on upcoming album Words Zachary Ahern photo James Rexroad

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ailing from the unique college town of Eugene, Oregon, YOB has continually redefined heavy metal music since the debut release Elaborations of Carbon in 2001. Whether branded as stoner rock or doom metal, there is no denying that YOB has built one of the sturdiest fortresses within the heavy music sphere. It is common for their songs to reach the 10-minute mark, or in some cases, above 20 minutes.

YOB’s music cannot be simply slotted and their sound is signature. Founding member and bandleader Mike Scheidt possesses the ability to blow listeners away with bonecrushing guitar riffs or enchant them with sedate, entranced melodies on every release.

His trademark vocals range from almost ancient world-like, drawing visions of a wise, yet plotting wizard, to the roars and bellows of a determined Viking aiming to set a wicked precedent.

Defining track “Burning the Altar,” from 2009’s The Great Cessation, contains one of the most dominating and captivating guitar riffs ever put to tape; drummer Travis Foster pummels the drum kit and bassist Aaron Rieseberg controls the low end on an entrancing break solo before a burst of fury. YOB’s back catalog contains a plethora of impressive songs that go far beyond the standard fair of heavy metal music; “Catharsis” from 2003’s Catharsis is a mind blowing, nearly 24-minute masterpiece of craft and precision. The piece begins with a swirled guitar riff swelling with flange and delay effects. A slow but steady blossom builds to form a sedative trance, which evolves into a graceful wall of sound and ferocity. Their calculated yet precise formulas are undeniably engaging, leaving a lasting mark on record and demanding undivided attention during a live performance.

In the following interview ahead of their July 25 show at Starlite Lounge in Sacramento, Scheidt delves into the Internet, spirituality and what fans can expect from the band’s latest release, Clearing the Path to Ascend.

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What role has the Internet played for YOB? The Internet facilitates bands and helps get the word out about letting people know we’re playing in their town, but causes attention deficit disorders where anyone can check out 30 new bands in an hour. It can also make it more difficult and threaten the existence for a living, breathing band to operate because there is so much access. As we all grow as music lovers and musicians, we have to be careful and take care of our baby, making sure that bands can continue to be on the road and that the community and support can exist.

Does spirituality factor into your songwriting and stage performances?

Yes, it’s everything, although that term is an abused term and is a turnoff to some people; I like to consider it my “path.” I’m pretty dedicated to becoming a better person, but not become too hardened or jaded by what the world presents by keeping a sense of wonder, openness and availability. There’s something about the vibe of being in a room where all the hearts and minds connect together at once, being rooted in the moment. I’m a big fan of being able to passionately lay it all out on the line; that’s the biggest turn on for me as a spectator and what I aim to do, but it’s more of a lifestyle and a way of living.

Can you further elaborate on how live performances and the Internet have contributed to your successes?

We’ve always been very serious about our live performances by having a mutual connection with the audience and creating the most authentic, live experience that takes you out of yourself and into the universe by creating a living organic entity. If a band blows your mind live, that experience will last a lifetime.

How is being from a smaller city like Eugene helped or hindered your progress?

We have been spread out since 2002. Aaron lives in Portland and Travis is in Albany. I make weekly trips to Portland from Eugene to rehearse, which equates to about 800 miles a month, but playing with the people I resonate with best makes it worth the trip. When you’re from a small town, there are fewer pressures as far as what the scene demands or supports. It’s also nice to cut your teeth in a smaller town with playing a lot of shows, so finally when you do hit cities like Portland or Seattle you have some experience under your belt.

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What can listeners expect from your upcoming release, Clearing the Path to Ascend?

It’s definitely the most epic, slower record we’ve done in quite a while. Some of it will be instantly recognizable as us; we hit some magic moments where we were aiming for the stratosphere and we hit it. The lyrics are less overtly in spiritual language and more human. We went farther down the road of creating depth. On this record, we have one of the most beautiful tracks we’ve ever done; we have one entire song that has six to eight layered vocal tracks inspired by having listened to a lot of Queen. Someday we’ll be dead, but the record will still be here.

Is it ever surprising how you cover spectrums from beauty to brutality?

I’ll never hear our records like someone else does. I don’t spend a lot of time listening to our music, so it’s hard to say, it makes our back catalog more potent live as we dig deeper because we’re able to create more depth with the songs. If people are connecting with us on a high emotional level, that’s the best thing we can ask for. When we toured more frequently I backed myself in a corner and struggled by trying to include different vocal ranges and colors.

I then started taking vocal lessons from Wolf Carr up in Portland, who taught me to do vocal warm ups before shows and my recovery time got quicker.

What are the biggest challenges in writing 20-plus minute songs?

The hardest part is with the logistics of having to rehearse and eventually record those songs. We like to record guitar, bass and drums all at once in a live take, so if we’re recording a 20-minute song, we play those songs as many times until we’re satisfied without using any Pro Tools. We want nearly everything we put on an album to be performed live. Plus, if we’re playing at a venue that allots us 30 minutes, it makes it pretty difficult to come up with our sets, even though they’re never pre-planned unless we're performing a full album at Roadburn.

On the new song “In Our Blood,” there is a sample that says “Time to Wake Up.” What do you think our society needs to do to rise and shine?

We need a growing realization of our inner connectedness. On a personal level, I’m trying to act with as much care and kindness as I can muster. I don’t know what it’s like to live in other places or be anyone else, but when I meet someone from Any fan of creative, heavy far away and we can or experimental music both say “The Wipers will not want to miss YOB rule,” you realize how perform at the Starlite Lounge Friday, July 25 with much you can have in Oakland’s Giant Squid and common with people Sacramento’s own Will across the globe.

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How has the landscape changed for YOB in the dozen years since your debut Elaborations of Carbon was released?

It has changed quite a bit for underground heavy music in general. There seems to be a lot more visibility and people who care and listen. Before we first disbanded, touring was very difficult and we always lost money. Nowadays, the crowds are bigger in part from establishing ourselves and having the opportunity to share the stage with bands like Sleep, Slayer, Tool and The Melvins.

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Our previous label, Profound Lore, was great to us. Reasons for switching to Neurot were due to the opportunity presenting itself and having a great relationship and friendship with the guys in Neurosis. They’re collectively one of our favorite bands and we respect what they do aesthetically.

They know what it’s like to sit in a van, so they’re understanding of what a band goes through to support a record. They’re also pushing us to operate and perform at a high level and learning a lot from them. We’re punks in the sense that we don’t have management or tour managers, so each piece we work through is done in our way. Sometimes it works out well and sometimes we go through growing pains and realize we have more to learn.

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Thom Stockton survived age 27, and has the album to prove it Words Alia Cruz photo Kelly Gretsinger

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here is no way to pinpoint who Thom Stockton is. He completely massacres any stereotype or physical judgments that anyone may push on him. He’s got the push-broom stache of a ‘70s porn star, but a rambling lyrical style that makes the likes of Obie Trice swoon.

Born and raised as a third-generation Stocktonian, Thom has an immense pride for his hometown of infamy. So much so, that the city has earned its place as half of his rap moniker. A few years ago, Thom's first song was “My name is Stockton,” where he rapped about the city. Eventually, he felt like the song perfectly embodied who he is. Naturally, the self-revelation came: “I am Thomas, Thomas Stockton.”

Most people, including myself, know very little about the city of Stockton other than its crime rates and financial devastation.

Stockton crime rates are some of the highest in the country, ranking fifth on Forbes Most Dangerous Cities list in 2013. Despite these ugly details overshadowing Stockton, it's important to remember that there are still people who were born and raised there, who absolutely adore it and fight to show others that there is more to it than the bullshit.

Thom Stockton is one of these people.

“I consider myself constantly defending Stockton, even when I really shouldn’t have to… What I love about Stockton most is that

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people don’t expect much from us,” Thom says. “If they really knew, they’d be baffled and embarrassed that they were so naïve when it comes to judging what they don’t really know.

“A decade ago, we were an all-American city,” he continues. “Somehow along the way, some things went sour.”

I have to note that Thom gave me flashbacks to a few years ago when I was interviewing the musician Matisyahu, who repeatedly felt the need to sarcastically slam Sacramento into the ground (“Cool, you guys have a river? I have a river in my backyard in Oregon.”) despite never really spending any time here. It was weird and makes a case for Thom Stockton: it’s a spectacle to you, but this place is who I am.

His hometown, and the social issues surrounding it, resonates in a large chunk of his music. “I’m not a politician, I’m not an activist, I just have a heart for things that I truly understand,” he says.

His 2012 song, “Be You,” is considered the theme song of the lyricist. It is an ode to the art of being purely self-loving and to respect and appreciate the roots of who you are. Stockton’s current mayor, Anthony Silva, recently discovered Thom’s music, and the two began emailing back and forth. Long story short, they are going to have lunch soon to discuss “mutual interests.”

Stylistically, Thom is extremely hard to pinpoint. His personal style is sometimes surfer dude, sometimes akin to Ricky Reed of Wallpaper, while others say he’s a rapping Danny Green. He raps with a sort of sandblasted rasp that is part true-to-Stockton grit and part inspirational and self-loving.

“I’ve been compared to Brother Ali, which is dope. Might be a voice or delivery thing… or it might be the whole elephant in the room that we are both white rappers,” Thom

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From the HomEtown He Rose says. “I really try to ignore the white rapper talk. It’s not a black and white thing, its a hip-hop thing. When I first started rapping, I got compared to Vanilla Ice a lot, which kinda sucks.

“I guess its like being from Stockton. I am Stockton. I’m misunderstood, and not what you would expect.”

This summer Thom Stockton is releasing his album 27. An album with a lot of “symbology,” he says, jokingly referencing the famous line from Boondock Saints. 27 is representative of the infamous “27 club,” a group of musicians who all coincidentally died at that age. When Thom was 27, he was well on his way to meeting the imminent doom that accompanies living life way too fast. “It was the darkest time of my life,” he says. “I was left thinking, ‘If I die, what will I be remembered for?’” These are concepts all explored in the song “Legacy” off of 27.

“I didn’t come out with an album when I was 27 because I was so trapped in my own mind,” Thom explains. “I couldn’t get out of my own head to properly get stuff down.

Some might call it writer’s block, but I just called it being messed up and struggling. I was hearing the beats in my head and just couldn’t connect it.”

27 is full of nuances and exactly 27 minutes long. The album is solely about Thom, from his love of the living legends to the significance of his tattoos.

“My favorite part of my music is the way it connects with people,” he says. “If I feel

it, chances are someone will listen to it and they will feel it to. I make music as a release.

The point is to feel and release positivity, negativity and most importantly to connect.”

In every Internet bio, Thom is called “Mr. Make-It-Happen.” He credits this to his notorious nature of being that guy who, no matter what, will find a way.

“I don’t take ‘no’ for an answer. There is a way,” he asserts.

In 2003, Obie Trice’s album Cheers was released, completely inspiring Thom.

“I put it in my head that I will rap with this guy. When I put things in my mind, it exists. I just have to manifest it,” Thom says.

A few years later, after some connections and phone calls, Thom and Obie were flowing together on Thom’s own track, “From the Hometown He Rose.” It all happened when Thom was laying tracks with Dr. Dre’s son, Curtis Young, who overheard Stockton’s dream and made it happen. No more than a month later, Obie and Thom were in Los Angeles filming a music video together for “From the Hometown he Rose.”

Thom will be bringing his Stockton pride to Harlow’s on July 24 in celebration of his album, 27. “Mr. Make-It-Happen” will perform a few oldies as well as the new album with ‘stache, dookie chain and all.

“It was the darkest time of my life. I was left thinking, ‘If I die, what will I be remembered for?’”

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See the newly formed Thom Stockton Trio live at Harlow's on Thursday, July 24. Stockton is joined onstage by drummer Jesse Salazar and DJ Epik. They will be opening for Sapient and Illmaculate. Doors open at 8 p.m. and the cover is $10. Learn more at Thomstockton.com.

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The Kimberly Trip are All Outta Bubblegum Words Lovelle Harris |photos Laurie Theriault

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ove at first sight, a whirlwind romance and rock ‘n’ roll...Ah, the recipe for matrimonial bliss. At least for Kimberlina and Jeffry Wynne Prince, two-fourths of The Kimberly Trip, the Sacramento band that combines snarky lyrics, spacey guitar hooks, synth-laden tracks and soaring female vocals into a singular sonic experience.

But don’t let the seriousness of their musicianship fool you. It is a source of pride that The Trip doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Submerge recently sat down with the lovebirds to talk about the band’s evolving sound, what inspires their music and the awesome power of unicorns (the band’s sixth studio release is titled Unicorns, Glitter, & Heartbreak, after all).

“Yes, [unicorns] are magic,” Kimberlina, the band’s vocalist, jokes. “See, I like to refer to that album as UGH, because that’s what it spells out: U, G, H. And it’s

just quicker—it saves all that mouth work, but I do like unicorns, too.”

And the part about heartbreak, you ask?

“Because unicorns aren’t real,” Kimberlina says with a wink and a nod.

Not one to let the interview veer off onto that rainbow path where mythical creatures roam, Prince chimes in with a more profound explanation of the album’s genesis.

“When I named the album, I noticed the songs pointed to three kinds of things going on in life,” he explains. “One was like shiny optimism, which is kind of like glitter. One is just fantasizing about improving your life and the

other is about having your heart broken. So it just seemed like unicorns, glitter and heartbreak encompassed, in a conceptual way, the songs.”

In the span of 13 years, The Kimberly Trip (which also includes Bractune on drums and bassist Michaelandrew) have cut eight albums, thrown legendary DIY warehouse shows, been named Songwriters of the Year by the West Coast Songwriters Association, surpassed 100,000 digital downloads on their website and will commemorate their 500th show on the Concerts in the Park stage on July 25—a show that coincides with the band’s CD release party for I’m All Outta Bubblegum, which Prince explains as an album of jumbled fragments that is as far removed from the classic Trip vibe as a vibe can get.

“It’s got tons of keyboards and technical elements really outside of our wheelhouse [of music], so we thought it would be interesting to kind of dovetail with the Concerts in the Park, giving our fans a reason to come out,” Prince explains.

While the musical juggernaut chugs on, it’s fair to say that all of these accolades, accomplishments and

awards would be but a distant dream if it weren’t for Prince’s tenacity in winning Kimberlina’s heart at a gig on the Sunset Strip.

Where else, right?

“In fact, the way I picked up on her was I booked a gig in Southern California in Hollywood, closer to where she lived so I could bribe her to come see us,” Prince explains. “Because I knew once she saw the rockstarness that was happening on stage she would be mine.”

“And that is totally how it went down,” Kimberlina confirms. “So, it’s in Hollywood on Sunset Strip, you know, super premium place to have a gig, right, and he comes out on stage and in the middle of Hollywood, shouts out, ‘Hello, Lodi!’”

“She was the only one that got the joke,” Prince says with a grin.

And that’s all it took. He had ensnared Kimberlina into his web of rock stardom. A quick 10 months later the two were man and wife, and living blissfully in their home and studio in Fair Oaks. But it wasn’t until months later that Prince happened upon her vocal prowess.

“I knew she’d been a singer…but I’d never heard her sing,” Prince says. “So, I hadn’t heard her sing until two months after we got married.

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“Back when we started in 2001, music seemed to be really serious and we wanted to be different. When we first started, Kim had mentioned in the early songwriting sessions that there’s a certain point where it becomes OK to laugh at yourself, and when you laugh at yourself life becomes better.”

– Jeffry Wynne Prince, The Kimberly Trip She heard me working on a song and she came in and she goes, ‘I have a harmony idea,’ and she sang what she was hearing and I kind of lost my mind over what she sounded like, so we formed the band that day.”

While Prince was blown away by his newly betrothed’s vocal range and beauty, it wasn’t until their roommate at the time, Bractune, who has been making music with Prince since 1984, came home and confirmed they had stumbled upon vocal gold.

“More importantly, she impressed our drummer Bractune,” Prince says. “I had recorded what she had done, and I played for him and he was like, ‘Who the hell is this?’ It’s Kim. ‘That’s ridiculous, there’s our singer.’”

From there, their sound and vision solidified.

Committed to making their wry, tongue-in-cheek variety of music on their own terms, just last year they ditched the major-label system and began releasing their music solely on the band website. Moreover, they could fully embrace their songwriting process, which always begins with a song title, Prince explains.

The duo also produces material for TV and films, allowing the band to fully explore its musical vision.

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becomes OK to laugh at yourself, and when you laugh at yourself life becomes better.”

Kimberlina nods emphatically in agreement as her gaze falls lovingly on her partner in music.

“I mean, I’m gonna just talk in clichés here, but there’s an idea of giving a voice to the voiceless and having a sense of humor about yourself and, at its core, I think music and art in general is a way to help people feel their feelings, or to express their feelings,” she says.

But not letting her trademark smart-ass nature off the hook, she continues.

“I know, I’m way over-thinking the pop-y crap that we do but, yeah, that’s our voice,” she adds with a wry grin drawn on her cherry-hued lips.

“And in our socially dysfunctional microcosm of dysfunction, there are infinite song titles,” Prince adds, riffing off Kimberlina’s vibe of sarcasm and snark.

Because the song title is king in Prince’s world. And, he’ll argue, what’s the use of a badass song if its title isn’t an incendiary sendup of this kooky world we live in of glittery unicorns grieving over The Kimberly Trip’s CD Release lost lovers?

Show for I’m All Outta Bubble Gum is a free, all-ages Concert in the Park show at Cesar Chavez Plaza July 25. They’ll be joined by the Brodys, Pointdexter and more. For more info, visit Kimberlytrip.com or Downtownsac.org/events/ concerts-in-the-park.

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The Blue Lamp Acoustic/Spoken Open Mic, 8 p.m.

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

Cafe Colonial Bastard Feast, Plague Widow, Augurs, Summit, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

Hinder, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Open Mic Night hosted by Musical Charis, 9 p.m.

The Colony Bastard Feast, Plague Widow, Augurs, Summit, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

Harlow’s Little Tybee, 7 p.m.

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

Midtown BarFly Dwarves, The Secretions, Psychosomatic, Shove It, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides Heath Williamson & Friends, 5 p.m.

Shine Classical Revolution Hosted by Skye Bergen, 8 p.m.

7.15 Tuesday

Assembly OK GO, 7 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Deadnought, Wayfarer, Astral Cult, Black Majik Acid, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s The Infamous Stringdusters, Whiskey Shivers, 7 p.m.

LowBrau Le Twist Tuesdays w/ Cherushii, Sam I Jam, Adam J, Roger Carpio, 9 p.m.

Marilyn’s Calling Tempo, Ship of the Sun, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.

Shine Open Jazz Jam hosted by Jason Galbraith, 8 p.m.

Ace of Spades MKTO, Action Item, Tiffany Houghton, 7 p.m.

Back 9 Bar & Grill Samantha London Benefit feat. Brodi Nicholas, Melissa McGregor from Once An Empire, Jeffry Valerio from Riotmaker, Nick Lassalette from Heat of Damage and more, 8 p.m.

Badlands Trapacana w/ DJ Freezto, IMF.Dred, TAMEsta, 10 p.m.

Bar 101 Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Baus, Monster Treasure, Silver Spoons, Human Body, 8 p.m.

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

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

District 30 pARTy w/ DJ Louie Giovanni, DJ JB, 9 p.m.

Dive Bar City of Trees Brass Band, 9 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Open Mic, 7 p.m.

Fox & Goose Northern Soul!, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s Eric Bibb, 5:30 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Marilyn’s Reed Turner, Babes4Change, 8 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, DJ Peeti-V, 9 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Animism, Undertow, Genius On Dope, 8 p.m.

Shine Midtown Out Loud, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Papasotes Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Acoustic Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.; Keri Carr Band, 9 p.m.

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Ace of Spades J Boog, Hot Rain, Gappy Ranks, 6:30 p.m.

Assembly Foreign Exchange, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk Sheryl Ann Padre, Isaiah Jet Vallejos, Kennan Gibson, Kenai Gonzalez, The Skavengers, Ricky Vibes, Antonette Paziera, 7 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

The Spinners, 8 p.m.

Ace of Spades The Polyphonic Spree, Sarah Jaffe, 7 p.m.

Assembly Bleeding Through, Winds of Plague, Scars of Tomorrow, Lionheart, Havenside, 6 p.m.

Back 9 Bar & Grill The O’Mulligans, The Auxiliary, Rebel Radio, 8 p.m.

Bar 101 Delta City Ramblers, 9:30 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Attik Door, Doctor Luna, The Devil’s Train, Furlough Fridays, The Lolos, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Saving Abel, The Raskins, Elisium, Pushing the Sun, Race to the Bottom, Love in Vain, Clockwork Hero, 7 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Adam Donald, 9 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Bastards of Young, Gentlemen Prefer Blood, The Harbor, The Dirty Nil, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

Joan Jett & the Blackhearts, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Fyah Fridays w/ DJ Jaytwo, 10 p.m.

Center for the Arts Mariee Sioux, Wisewater, Lauren Shera, 8 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Plaza Concerts in the Park w/ !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Saint Solitaire, Sea Legs, Shaun Slaughter, 5 p.m.

Club Car Crystal Image, 9 p.m.

District 30 DJ Billy Lane, 10 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Rogue, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Kally O’Mally, Gene Smith, Lucky Laskowski, 9 p.m.

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Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 10 p.m.

Center for the Arts: Veterans Memorial Auditorium Jewel, Caroline Jones, 8 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

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

District 30 Cue22, Mitchell Cukr, The Scheme, 10 p.m.

Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

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

Fremont Park Hot Lunch Concert Series w/ Alex Nelson (of Walking Spanish), 11:30 a.m.

G Street WunderBar Total Recall, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s George Tandy Jr., Anthony David, Classic Chris Jones, 9 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Lakeview Commons (South Lake Tahoe) Live at Lakeview feat. Randy McAllister, 4:30 p.m.

Marilyn’s The Fame Riot, The Bell Boys, Wanted Exotic, 9 p.m.

Mix DJ Eddie Edul, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m.

Old Ironsides Electric Snorkel, Angelica Rockney, Kathleen Grace, 8:30 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Two Steps Down, 10 p.m.

Press Club Jason Cruz (Strung Out) and Howl, Darlings, Pullmen, Barfly Effect, 9 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Lazer Funk w/ Boogalicious, 10 p.m.

Starlite Lounge #FILTH, 9 p.m.

The Stoney Inn Whiskey Dawn, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Mind X Quartet, 5 p.m.; Candye Kane, 8:30 p.m.

Witch Room Touchez (members of !!!), Amateur Hour, Chat Room, 8 p.m.

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Witch Room Buff $lut Presents: Slutty Funeral Party, 8 p.m.

7.20 Sunday

7.20 Vince Staples Skeme, Audio Push Assembly 7 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s Matt Schofield, 7:30 p.m.

Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena Carrie Underwood, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s You Front the Band Live Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 9 p.m.

Old Ironsides William Mylar ,5 p.m.; The Polymers, Tet Holiday, Ancient Astronaut, 9 p.m.

Old Soul at 40 Acres Pets, Mike Diaz, Removed, 7 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Eddie Edul, 10 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub 8 Track Massacre, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Whiskey Dawn, 9:30 p.m.

Shine Drive-Thru Mystics, Baddest Beams, Bliss Hippy, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge 6 Beers Deep, Yellow Jacket Motel, Another Week Gone, 9 p.m.

Toby Keith’s Terry Sheets, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Pailer & Fratis, 5:30 p.m.; Steven Roth, 9 p.m.

Witch Room Criminal Hygiene, Meat Market, Satan Wriders, Golden Drugs, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Tribute Night w/ Crüella, ACA/DACA, Motorheader, 9 p.m.

Mix DJ Eddie Edul, 9 p.m.

Old Ironsides FASCINATION: ‘80s New Wave Dance Club, 9:30 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Louie Giovanni, 10 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Midnight Players, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino The Spazmatics, 10 p.m.

Shine RedGreenBlue, Snuise, Matmog, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge The Legend Junior Demus, DJ JayTwo, 9 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort The Go-Go’s, Patty Smyth and Scandal, Martha Davis and the Motels, Naked Eyes, 6 p.m.

Toby Keith’s Cattle Rocket, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Mark Chrisler, 5:30 p.m.; Volker Strifler, 9 p.m.

Assembly Vince Staples, Skeme, Audio Push, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Acoustic Sessions, 2 p.m.

The Blue Lamp DJ Mister Sister, 8 p.m.

Broderick Roadhouse Karaoke w/ DJ Jazcat, 9 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Live Band Karaoke, 5 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Reverse the Curse, VVomen, Life In A Spiral, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

America, 8 p.m.

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

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Island of Black and White, 1 p.m.

Harlow’s Rakim, 9 p.m.

Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena Zac Brown Band, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Delta Wires, 3 p.m.

Press Club Shitstorm, Holly Hunt, Rad, 5 p.m.; Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Buck Ford, 2 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Stoneburner, Burials, Competing, Darlingchemicalia, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Albie Survivin Benefit for Albie Aware feat. Pailer and Fratis, Mind X, F Hole Experience, The Nibblers, Island of Black and White, Golden Cadillacs, 2 p.m.

Witch Room Good Company DJ Day Party w/ Jon Reyes, Druskee, Epik, Mooselini the Soul Facist, Drewbacca the Hairless Wookie, 12 p.m.

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Ace of Spades Blood On The Dance Floor, Millionaires, Haley Rose, Lonely Avenue, Internet Friends, 6 p.m.

Back 9 Bar & Grill ForNeveR, Prylosis, Zed and Madison Ave, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Denver J Band, Ali K, 9:30 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Pressure Point, City of Vain, Old Glory, Custom Fit, Rile 9 Collective, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Mac Dre Day Bash w/J Diggs, Thizz Ent, 7 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Total Recall, 9 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Air Supply, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

Queen Nation (Queen tribute), 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Feel Good Saturday’s w/ DJ Epik, 10 p.m.

Center for the Arts Jeffrey Dupra, Leland Grammer, 8 p.m.

Club Car Dust Bowl Dawn, Out of Place, 8:30 p.m.

District 30 DJ Elements, 10 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Branded, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Punch-Out!, 9 p.m.

G Street WunderBar California Riot Act, Groovin High, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s ZuhG, IdeaTeam, Capitol Rail, Adrian Bellue, 8 p.m.

KBAR Z Rokk, 9 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Guest DJs, 9 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe The Daryl Black Band, Voice Recognition, Martin Purtill, 8 p.m.

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The Blue Lamp Karaoke, 8 p.m.

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

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

Bret Michaels, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Open Mic Night hosted by Musical Charis, 9 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

Harlow’s People Under The Stairs, Caveman (Wally), 7 p.m.

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

Old Ironsides Heath Williamson & Friends, 5 p.m.

Ace of Spades Philthy Rich, Kid Swag, Souljah Snoop Loc, I-80 Playaz, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Open Mic, 7:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk Until this Sunrise, Mercedes Ave, Imagine This, Altessa, No Where But Up, Lost Dog United, Stereo Ecstasy, Pseudosilence, 6:30 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

Blackjack Billy & Jana Kramer, 8 p.m.

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

The Colony MDL, Rad, Opposition Rising, Disaster Strikes, Fucktard, Nunhex, JKKFO, Ssyndrom, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

District 30 Nick Hogan, 10 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Open Mic, 7 p.m.

Fox & Goose Northern Soul!, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s The Hold Steady, Cheap Girls, 7 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Marilyn’s Steel Savior, Motorize, Descendant, 8 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, DJ Peeti-V, 9 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub The Hipsies, Julie and the Jukes, 8 p.m.

Press Club Supernothing, Hybrid Creeps, On the Ground, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Papasotes Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Acoustic Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.; Peter Petty and the Double P Revue, 9 p.m.

7.22 Tuesday

Ace of Spades RITTZ, Tuki Carter, Raz Simone, Penny, No Mutiny Cliq, Cali Bear Gang, The Empyreans, 6:30 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, 8 p.m.

The Colony Stickup Kid, Seaway, Candy Hearts, Driver Friendly, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

LowBrau Le Twist Tuesdays w/ Seatraffic, Sam I Jam, Adam J, Roger Carpio, 9 p.m.

Marilyn’s Life, Ship of the Sun, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.

Shine Open Jazz Jam hosted by Jason Galbraith, 8 p.m.

Torch Club The Chowder Hour, 5 p.m.; Island of Black and White, 9 p.m.

7.24 Thursday

Ace of Spades Moonshine Bandits, Dry County Drinkers, The Good Samaritans, 6:30 p.m.

Odame Sucks Tell the Wolves, Iron Heart Old Ironsides 9 p.m.

Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk Nate Deez, Messy Jessy, Juan, Shammy Whammy, Bammer Babi, Chico, Jabber Jaw, 80 Rock Ent, MFE/Relly, 7 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

Mercy Me, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 10 p.m.

Center for the Arts X, 8 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

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

District 30 Mike Hawkins, 10 p.m.

Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Erik Paul, Billy Felix, Mainland, 8 p.m.

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

G Street WunderBar The Bumptet, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Sapient, Illmaculate, Thom Stockton, Goldini Bagwell, DJ Epik, 8 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Lakeview Commons (South Lake Tahoe) Live at Lakeview feat. Paa Kow's By All Means Band, 4:30 p.m.

Marilyn’s Time Cat, 8 p.m.

Mix DJ Eddie Edul, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m.

Old Ironsides Bluegrass Jam, 7 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Sweet Revenge, 10 p.m.

Shine Dr. Rock & The Stuff, Dr. Hall & the Blues Practitioners, 8 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Savageheads, Ssyndrom, Ruleta Rusa, 9 p.m.

The Stoney Inn Jackson Michelson, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Mind X Quartet, 5 p.m.; Jeramy Norris Band, 9 p.m.

Witch Room Magik Markers, Religious Girls, San Kazakgaskar, 8 p.m.

7.25 FRIDAY

Ace of Spades Soulja Boy, Yung Von, Bobby Hooper, R Dot Carter, Aye Tee, K Hawk, 6:30 p.m.

Back 9 Bar & Grill The Remedy, Among Criminals, Dr. Rock & The Stuff, 8 p.m.

Bar 101 Ground Score Willie, 9:30 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Rocker T, True Ganja Man, No Surpise, Gonna Make It, Wokstar, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk Orgy, Outlined, S.W.I.M., Cast the Clarity, Crazy Dog, 7 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Adam Donald, Bray Gunari, 9 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Fernando Viciconte, Michael Dean Damron, Brian Stevens, Joseph Kojima Gray, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

The Whispers, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Fyah Fridays w/ DJ Jaytwo, 10 p.m.

Center for the Arts: Veterans Memorial Auditorium Joan Baez, 8 p.m. (Sold Out) Cesar Chavez Plaza Concerts in the Park Season Finale w/ The Brodys, Jeremy Briggs, The Kimberly Trip, PointDexter, DJ Oasis & INKDUP, 5 p.m.

Club Car Soulshakers, 9 p.m.

The Colony Conceived in Chaos, Yankee Brutal, Last Night in Town, Darby Crash Bluegrass Band, 8 p.m.

District 30 Louie Giovanni, 10 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Poster Child, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Erik Spencer, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s Hot Buttered Rum, 9 p.m.

Harveys Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena Train, 8 p.m.

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Luna’s Cafe Karneen Butler, Molly Paul, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Thunder Cover, 9 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 9 p.m.

Old Ironsides William Mylar, 5 p.m.; Odame Sucks, Tell the Wolves, Iron Heart, 9 p.m.

On The Y Solanum, Cursed, Infex, Cultural Warfare, West Coast Fury, 8 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub The Nibblers, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Shine Said the Shotgun, Time Cat, Thomas Hatch, 8 p.m.

Sleep Train Amphitheatre Journey, Steve Miller Band, Tower of Power, 7 p.m.

The Stag The Chop Tops, Devil's Train, Rebel Punk, 6 p.m.

Starlite Lounge YOB, Giant Squid, Bog Oak, 9 p.m.

The Stoney Inn Elton John Tribute Band, 8 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Anthrax, Living Color, Corey Taylor, Burn Halo, Eddie Trunk, Jim Florentine, Don Jamieson, 6:30 p.m.

Toby Keith’s Big Trouble, Dylan Scott, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Pailer & Fratis, 5:30 p.m.; The Old Screen Door, Bellygunner, 9 p.m.

7.26 Saturday

Assembly Potluck, J Terrible, GFN & R3D, D-Wreck, Riot Craig, 7 p.m.

Back 9 Bar & Grill Seedless, Riotmaker, Da Mainland, 8 p.m.

Bar 101 Good Samaritans, Sea Legs, 9:30 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Generacion Suicida, Class System, Fearection, Pug Skullz, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat.

Trick Pony, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Feel Good Saturday’s w/ DJ Epik, 10 p.m.

Center for the Arts John Mayall, 8 p.m.

Club Car Sister Speak, 9 p.m.

District 30 4th Annual White Party, 10 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Code Blue, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose High-Low Jack, The Campfire Crooners, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Tainted Love, 9 p.m.

KBAR Z Rokk, 9 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Guest DJs, 9 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe David Houston & Strong Theory, 8:30 p.m.

Marilyn’s Todd Morgan and the Emblems, Adrian Bellue, 9 p.m.

Mix DJ Eddie Edul, 9 p.m.

Old Ironsides Mick Jagger’s Birthday Show w/ Spirit of St. Louis, Orange Scene, Sex Rat, Nawker Phelge, Swahili Passion, Jem & Scout and more, 9 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge Mr. Best, 10 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Chris Gardner, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Radio, 10 p.m.

Shine Drop Dead Red, Proxy Moon, Ground Score Willie, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Waterstrider, 9 p.m.

Starlite Lounge Cast the Clarity, Screwloose, Once an Empire, Clock Work Hero, 9 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort George Benson, Chris Botti, 7 p.m.

Toby Keith’s Rodeo House, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Whoopie Qat, 5:30 p.m.; KB & the Slingtones, The Kyle Rowland Band, 9 p.m.

Witch Room Number Station, Sun Valley Gun Club, Fuzz Kuffs (ex-Der Spazm), Ghost Pines, 8 p.m.

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Ace of Spades Soulfly, Damage Over Time, Conceived In Chaos, 6:30 p.m.

Bar 101 Acoustic Sessions, 2 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Sunday Pot Luck BBQ Show w/ Kill the Precedent, The Snobs, Storytellers, 3 p.m.; The Gashers, The Backseat Lovers, BoomrangKids, The Flesh Hammers, 9 p.m.

Broderick Roadhouse Karaoke w/ DJ Jazcat, 9 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Live Band Karaoke, 5 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Darrow Chemical Company, Left Hand, Strange Party, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo California State Fair feat. Blaze of Glory the Bon Jovi Experience, 8 p.m.

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

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Colleen Hauser, 1 p.m.

Marilyn’s Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Loose Change, 3 p.m.

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

Red Hawk Casino Jones & Fischer, 1 p.m.

Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Big Sticky Mess, 8 p.m.

7.28 Monday

The Blue Lamp Acoustic/Spoken Open Mic, 8 p.m.

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

Capitol Garage Open Mic Night hosted by Musical Charis, 9 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.

Old Ironsides Heath Williamson & Friends, 5 p.m.

Press Club Sea of Bones, Cura Cochino, Battle Hag, 8 p.m.

Comedy Crest Theatre Teo Gonzalez: “El de la Cola de Caballo,” July 25, 9 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Comedy Night Hosted by Steve Sprague feat. Jason Resler and DJ Mervyn, July 24, 9 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Semper Funny feat. Current, Former and Future US Marines and Special Guests: Kirk McHenry, Ellis Rodriguez, Rashi Seagrace, Steph Garcia, Ryan The Menace, hosted by Troy Nelson, July 16, 7 p.m.

Say It Loud Comedy feat. Michael Calvin Jr., Mario Hodge, Diana Hong, Chris Teicheira, Idris Alton, hosted by Anthony K, July 17, 8 p.m.

Sean Kent, Michael Calvin, Jr., July 18 - 20, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Ngaio Bealum, Ryan Wingfield, July 25 - 27, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Open Mic Comedy, every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m.

STAB: A Live Rapid Fire Comedy Show/Podcast Hosted by John Ross, July 16, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Open Mic Comedy, every Sunday, 6 p.m.

Punchline Comedy Club The Comedians with Disabilities Act, July 16, 8 p.m.

Gary Owen, July 17 - 20, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Session: A Jazz and Comedy Jam w/ Keith Lowell Jensen, Alfonso Portela, Lance Woods, Johnny Taylor, July 23, 8 p.m.

Justin Harrison’s Confessions of a Fat Player: The Tour, July 24, 8 p.m.

Michael Yo and Friends, July 25 - 26, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

Lance Woods and Friends, July 27, 7 p.m.

Sacramento Comedy Spot Open Mic, Sunday’s and Monday’s, 7:30 p.m.

Spot-On Trivia: The Comedy Pub Quiz, Tuesday’s, 8 p.m.

Harold Night Long Form Improv Comedy, Wednesday’s, 8 p.m.

Gordon Teams: Improv Performers, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m.

Gag Order, Thursday’s, 8 p.m.

Improv Jam, Thursday’s, 9 p.m.

Anti-Cooperation League, Saturday’s, 9 p.m.

Test Kitchen, Saturday’s, 10:30 p.m.

Misc.

2020 J Street Midtown Farmers Market, every Saturday, 8 a.m.

American River Parkway Eppies Great Race, July 19 Blue Cue Bar Bingo, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Naughty Trivia!, every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Bonney Field Sacramento Republic FC vs. Orlando City SC, July 17, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento Republic FC vs. Glasgow Rangers FC, July 19, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento Republic FC vs. West Bromwich Albion FC, July 21 & July 25, 7:30 p.m.

Sacramento Republic FC vs.

Pittsburgh Riverhounds, July 27, 5:30 p.m.

Cal Expo 161st Annual California State Fair, through July 27 Capitol Garage Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m.

Crest Theatre 10th Annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival, July 18 - 20 Trash Film Orgy: Pink Flamingos, July 19, 10:30 p.m.

Trash Film Orgy: Cannibal The Musical, July 26, 10:30 p.m.

Crocker Art Museum “Workt by Hand”: Hidden Labor and Historical Quilts, through Sept. 1 African American Art: Harlem Renaissance, Civil Rights Era, and Beyond, through Sept. 21 Discovery Museum Science & Space Center Beers N Movie Night: Night of the Living Dead, July 25, 7 p.m.

Elk Grove Regional Park Strauss Festival of Elk Grove, July 24 - 27 FE Gallery Paintings by Teri Nittler, Mixed Media Sculpture by Kainan Becker, Black Light Paintings by Jennifer Bernstein, through July 31 Folsom Community Center 193rd Peruvian Independence Day: Dance, Music, Food and More, July 19, 5:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose Pub Quiz, Tuesday’s, 7 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited The Sweet Spot Sacramento: Erotic Poetry, Burlesque, Music, Fashion, Comedy and Body Painting, July 24, 8 p.m.

Little Relics Boutique & Galleria Beauty & Death: A Solo Show by Judith Monroe, through July 31 Luna’s Cafe Poetry Unplugged, every Thursday, 8 p.m.

Midtown BarFly Salsa Lessons, every Wednesday, 8 p.m.

Press Club Flex Your Head Trivia, Tuesday’s, 8 p.m.

Shine Red Alice’s Poetry Emporium Hosted by Bill Gainer, July 23, 8 p.m.

The Sutter District Sacratomato Week, July 21 - 27 Verge Center for the Arts Champagne feat. Works by Brett Amory, Clorophilla, Yarrow Slaps, Michelle Guintu and More, through Aug. 24 Witch Room The Bodacious Bombshells Burlesque Revue Presents: Indecently Indie - A Tuesday Night Tease!, July 22, 8 p.m.

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The grindhouse Must Love Apes Dawn of the Planet of the Apes Rated PG-13 • I consider the original Planet of the Apes to be one of the greatest science fiction movies ever made. Charlton Heston rounding the corner and melting down at the vision of a washed up Statue of Liberty is in itself one of the more iconic moments in all of film, period. And oddly enough, for all the unnecessary, ridiculous and embarrassing rehashes churned out by the We Don’t Have Any Good New Ideas So Let’s Use an Old One Machine (aka contemporary blockbuster Hollywood), the Planet of the Apes franchise is in some ways bulletproof. This we owe to the ‘70s, as they saw fit to jump the shark on the Apes name long before jumping the shark was downright expected. Beneath the Planet of the Apes, Escape from the Planet of the Apes, Conquest of the Planet of the Apes, Battle for the Planet of the Apes—four awful sequels released in three short years between 1970 and ‘73. So despite whatever nefarious efforts modern producers and directors might enlist, they are powerless to piss on the franchise because it’s simply already been done. Which is why I can casually shrug at Tim Burton’s 2001 mockery of a reboot, and why I wasn’t appalled at yet another stab being made by Rupert Wyatt in 2011 with Rise of the Planet of the Apes.

Dawn of the Planet of the Apes is the latest chapter. Directed by Matt Reeves (Cloverfield), Dawn picks up 10 years down the line from Rise…. The world’s human population has been decimated by the simian virus unintentionally cooked up by San Francisco biotech company Gyn-Sys, with once-captive apes now thriving off their intelligence boom. Caesar, the ape responsible for empowering the primate breakout, is the established and respected leader of a contingent living in the Muir Woods.

To the apes’ collective surprise, they one day happen upon a small group of humans looking to generate power from a deserted dam, leading to the apes’ realization that a very small community of homo sapiens is still alive in the city itself. Skeptical of their possible motives, and rightfully so, Caesar leads a force into San Francisco to divide the line between man and ape. But noble human Malcolm (Jason Clarke of Zero Dark Thirty fame) is able to negotiate a brief and unstable peace by assuring Caesar SubmergeMag.com

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that electrical power is all they seek. But with a stockpile of human weaponry discovered by disgruntled rogue ape Koba, a Shakespearean drama begins to unfold whereupon Caesar meets an untimely demise (or does he?), igniting war between…man and ape.

Though I jest in tone, I’ll say right now that this is a movie worth seeing for sci-fi fans. While the plot is relatively predictable and the pace of the movie does drag, it’s not outrageously stupid and doesn’t shoot for the moon, nor should it. Because there is no wheel to reinvent here; it’s the eighth film in a 46-year-old franchise. So what really makes Dawn of the Planet of the Apes tick is outstanding special effects—these fuckin’ apes look (and sound) real. While I’ll always admire and prefer the costuming and makeup of 1968 Dr. Zaius, there’s something to be said for creating chimps, gorillas and orangutans so realistic you actually feel slightly anxious watching them attack on screen. Beyond the action, though, Dawn… makes a genuine effort to have the apes be the dramatic stars of the film; ape time far outweighs human time, with the apes themselves conveying a wide range of emotion in the process. You look at them like people, and that’s an accomplishment in not just effects, but in writing. Played so well is the humanistic angle, that I’d go as far as to echo the sentiments of a 13-year-old kid sitting next to me, when he coyly remarked, “Was I the only one rooting for the apes?” (The movie’s got some simian heart, is what I’m trying to say here.) And although it’s something of an aside, I would be remiss not to mention Gary Oldman.

Yeah, he made a total fool of himself in the media recently, but the guy can flat-out act. His character, Dreyfus, who probably doesn’t occupy more than 15 total minutes of screen time, lends professionalism to the entire cast, similar to a musician being felt but not heard.

After 120-plus spins on your wristwatch, Dawn of the Planet of the Apes’ final scene ultimately paves an obvious road for the next installment, which, as one might expect, will be a battle royale between…man and ape. And I think I know who wins. The humans. Wait, no.

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the shallow end As mentioned in our writer Jacob Sprecher’s review of Dawn of the Planet of the Apes, the film’s star, Gary Oldman, has gotten himself into some hot water recently. I hadn’t heard what had happened until I edited the review and consulted Google to find out what the fuss was about. Turned out that he said some stuff in a recent Playboy interview. I think his comments were most likely misconstrued, but Oldman, unfortunately, still comes off as kind of a jerk.

It piqued my interest because Oldman is one of my favorite actors. The first time I noticed him in a movie was back in 1993 in True Romance, in which he played the short-lived, dreadlocked pimp Drexl Spivey. In subsequent appearances, what I liked most is that he was like a chameleon—even when I knew it was Oldman playing a role, I still couldn’t recognize him. Back in the ‘90s, he seemed more of an underground star, but now he’s a big-ticket item, having had prominent roles in Christopher Nolan’s Batman trilogy and the Harry Potter films. In 2012, he finally earned a long overdue Oscar nod for his work in Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and the secret of him being a supreme cinematic badass was pretty much out.

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again. Take Justin Bieber for example…

OK, that was a joke. A bad one, but a joke.

In his interview for Playboy, Oldman seemed flummoxed by this generation’s inability to take a joke. During the course of the revealing conversation between he and writer David Hochman, Hollywood pariah Mel Gibson came up.

“What do you think about what he’s gone through these past few years?” Hochman asked.

The article states that Oldman then fidgeted in his seat…and then the floodgates opened.

“I just think political correctness is crap,” he said. “That’s what I think about it. I think it’s like, take a fucking joke.”

I’ll just jump to the most inflammatory excerpt…

“Mel Gibson is in a town that’s run by Jews and he said the wrong thing because he’s actually bitten the hand that I guess has fed him—and doesn’t need to feed him anymore because he’s got enough dough. He’s like an outcast, a leper, you know? But some Jewish guy in his office somewhere hasn’t turned and said, ‘That fucking kraut’ or ‘Fuck those Germans,’ whatever it is… That’s what gets me. It’s just the sheer hypocrisy of everyone, that we all stand on this thing going, ‘Isn’t that shocking?’”

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James Barone jb@submergemag.com I get what he’s saying. Regular people say dumb, ignorant shit every day. You probably hear someone say dumb regular shit every day, but you don’t demand public apologies. Maybe you just laugh—uneasily or genuinely—and go about your business. Then someone with celebrity says the same stupid thing and the outrage just flows. Later, the interviewer asks Oldman if he’s a bigot and he answers plainly, “No,” but does acknowledge, to make his point, that he’s “defending the wrong people,” i.e. Gibson.

Sure, when taken out of context, what Oldman said propagates negative stereotypes that “the Jews run Hollywood,” though I don’t believe that was the actor’s intent. What I took most exception to was something he said just prior to his Gibson tirade.

“I heard about a science teacher who was teaching that God made the earth and God made everything and that if you believe anything else you’re stupid,” Oldman said. “A Buddhist kid in the class got very upset about this, so the parents went in and are suing the school! The school is changing its curriculum! I thought, all right, go to the school and complain about it and then that’s the end of it. But they’re going to sue! No one can take a joke anymore.”

I can only assume Oldman was referring to a case in Louisiana earlier this year where the ACLU

sued the Sabine Parish School Board, because “science teacher” Rita Roark singled out a Buddhist student and bullied him in front of the whole class.

Roark included the fill-in-the-blank question, “ISN’T IT AMAZING WHAT THE _____________ HAS MADE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” on a science test.

When one student, not realizing the answer Ms. Roark wanted was “Lord,” and wrote, “Lord Buddha” instead, the teacher allegedly went off. She singled the student out, called Buddhism stupid in front of the class. The parents did take their complaint to the school board, but they were reportedly told that “this was the Bible belt,” and that they should probably send their son to a school with “more Asians.”

I’m sorry, Mr. Oldman, but I wasn’t laughing.

I’m not sure what the joke is here, other than the alleged level of education students in Sabine Parish are receiving. An off-color joke that attacks a stereotype can be funny. Hey, we’ve all laughed at them (or maybe just me…), but discrimination, like the Louisiana case you mentioned, is an institutional thing. It’s something a lot of people have given their lives to put an end to. Maybe it’s a fine line between what’s funny and what isn’t. If anything’s clear from Oldman’s Playboy interview, as great of an actor he is, he hasn’t a clue which is which.

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