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Dive in The Stream Submerge your senses The Optimistic Pessimist shai Hulud Bachaco sleeprockers calendar blee jim gaffigan the grindhouse

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survey says Melissa welliver melissa@submergemag.com Last month I upgraded my Dish Network package so I could watch the NHL playoffs, and of course shortly after I did, my team, the San Jose Sharks, disappointed me once again and lost to the Los Angeles Kings in game seven of the Western Conference semifinals. Much to my surprise, with the upgraded package came something that was able to cheer me right up: The Game Show Network.

Confession time: I am currently obsessed with the game show Family Feud. Two episodes of this extraordinarily fun-to-watch game show air every weeknight at 11 p.m. Not only do I play along, yelling out what I think are the best answers, but the most ridiculous things I do now are think in “number-one answers” and I make up my own categories in my spare time. And after that gnarly heat wave we just had, I made up a category: Ways to Beat the Heat.

Obviously my answers are just as good as if I would have surveyed 100 people (and ain’t nobody got time for that), but I actually did all the things on the list last week.

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Swimming: Luckily here in Sacramento we are surrounded by rivers and lakes and there are plenty of spots to beat the heat. Perhaps a nice beach spot or maybe a newly discovered rope swing to cool you down? There is no denying that if you submerge yourself in the water, whether it’s a river or a swimming pool, you will beat the heat (at least for a little while).

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Watch a movie: A cold movie theater is the place to be when it’s 100-plus degrees outside. While ticket prices can be a little steep, the relief from the heat is priceless. A good movie to check out this summer is Despicable Me 2. It’s light-hearted fun with even more Minions, a movie that kids and grown-ups can enjoy. You’ll recognize familiar voices like Steve Carell, Kristen Wiig and many others that help make this computer-animated comedy one to see.

Read our review of this film on page 33 to see if it’s up your alley.

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Reading: Whether you have A/C at home or you have to escape to a place like a coffee shop, reading is a great way to pass the time—either until the sun goes down or the Delta breeze decides to pick up. If you’re reading this column, you’re off to a good start and hopefully you’re in the comfort of a 70-degree room.

Enjoy your copy of Submerge.

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Drink a refreshing beverage: Nothing is better on a hot day than a cold adult beverage to cool the body down. We have plenty of suggestions where you can get your hands on a good drink. I highly suggest checking out a few of Submerge’s favorite spots in Sacramento like Red Rabbit, LowBrau, Magpie, Bows and Arrows, Clark’s Corner and Pine Cove. Beer, cider, chilled white wine or an icy cocktail, a cold drink (or three) will have you forgetting about the heat ASAP.

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Comedy show: Last weekend I saw Jay Pharoah with a bunch of friends at Punch Line. It was probably one of my favorite ways to beat the heat. With temperatures in the 90s next week (but who knows, it could go up to 100 without much notice), a comedy show would be the perfect way to cool off. Don’t miss the hilarious guy on our front cover, Jim Gaffigan, who plays on July 15 at the Sacramento Community Center Theater.

Come to think of it, comedy is always a good time whether it’s hot or not outside.

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Go to a concert: I wish I could say this would be higher on the list, but with live music comes the chance of being next to a ton of bodies, which can produce even more heat. However, the chance of that kind of show happening shouldn’t ever steer you from going out and enjoying a rock, hip-hop or reggae show. Chances are the A/C machines are blasting around town. But why not play it safe, wear short shorts and/or a tank top, just have fun and forget about the heat.

Most concerts are in the evening/night, so cooling down is happening regardless.

Check out our ads in the issue if you’re looking for shows to catch; if you’re looking for a place to stay cool, check out the lineups at Ace of Spades, Torch Club, Powerhouse Pub, Luigi’s or all the other shows listed in our calendar section.

There are also a few good day festivities happening in the next week like THIS or Splash Music Festival. Both have water features like water slides, misters or pools to cool you down. Don’t let the heat win! Get out and do something.

See, making up your own Family Feud categories can be fun, but let me briefly tell you another few reasons why I like the show. The hosts are hilarious. Comedian Steve Harvey currently is my favorite. He jokes with all the family members and it’s straight-up hilarious. Another reason I think it’s a good show is because you get to see little family dynamics. They’re cheering each other on and laughing at each other’s bad answers. You get a slight glimpse into their stories. It may seem bizarre but though even it’s just a silly game show, in some sense, it can make you appreciate a family’s chemistry.

In our current issue, all five feature stories reveal how family has helped influence the particular subject in one way or another. From band mates being like family, to mothers inspiring the cooking of fresh meals, to Jim Gaffigan bringing his wife and his five children on his West Coast tour. In one way or another, this is a family-themed issue.

Enjoy issue #140, Melissa-Dubs

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Send regional news tips to info@submergemag.com If you’re even slightly interested in Sacramento’s music culture, you’ve more than likely heard, or at the very least heard of, the beloved local indie-pop group known as Musical Charis. The prolific group of young artists sure does play around town a lot, but even so, it’s impossible to get sick of their catchy, harmony-rich tunes. There’s just something about the soon-to-be-married lead vocal duo of Jessie Brune and Blake Abbey that works musically, over and over again. The band is currently readying the release of their fifth full-length album, Cherish the Charis, on Thursday, July 18 with a celebratory release show at Harlow’s.

“We’re still going strong and working harder than ever,” Brune recently told Submerge of the group’s non-stop work ethic. Brune pointed out that the new album is special not only because it’s a whopping 23 tracks combining songs from the past five years (including some covers and new material), it also has a unique “hands-on” element to it. Brune explains: “The track listing will not be revealed except to those who actually have the album in hand because the titles are each covered with a diamond scratch-off sticker that must be scratched to reveal the songs on the record.”

Pretty sweet! Cherish the Charis is also different in that the band has opted not to release it on iTunes right away like they have done for their past records, because, Brune says, “We want people to invest in the tangible element of the album instead of just an instant download.” Submerge is down with tangible things, that’s why we make this paper! If you want to hear some tunes off the new album, visit Youtube.com/musicalcharis, and if you’d like to pre-order it for $12 (the CD will be $15 at the show), visit Musicalcharis.com. Doors open for the release show on July 18 at Harlow’s at 8 p.m., and there is a $6 cover. 21-and-over only.

Opening acts will be Jesi Naomi and the Trippers and Orion Walsh and the Rambling Hearts.

After calling Harlow’s home since 2010, Sacramento’s sexiest group of dancin’ and singin’ ladies, the Sizzling Sirens Burlesque Experience, are moving their show to Assembly, a new state-of-the-art venue owned

by Paragary Restaurant Group located at 1000 K Street (the site of Skarlet Feverish Photo: Melissa Uroff the old Cosmopolitan Cabaret).

The Sirens have consistently packed Harlow’s (which recently underwent an ownership change itself) on Thursday nights with their highly entertaining themed burlesque shows, but when they were offered a highly coveted Saturday-night spot at the newly opened Assembly, the ladies jumped at the opportunity.

“We are super excited,” said Barb Hennelly of the move, (she’s also known by her burlesque stage name, Skarlet Feverish). “We have been packing in Harlow’s for some time and the set up at Assembly and their team are perfectly suited for a show like ours to grow and thrive.”

Hennelly added that the new venue “has great views from every part of the room, great sound, lighting and video capabilities, and more cabaret-style table seating.” The move makes sense for the Sirens: the stage is much larger at Assembly, which opens up plenty of opportunities choreography-wise, and the capacity is also larger, which means more butts in seats.

The Sizzling Sirens’ first show at their new home is on Saturday, July 27. The show is called For the Troops! and will be, you guessed it, a satirical burlesque tribute to our military and armed forces.

Doors open at 8 p.m. with DJ Larry Rodriguez playing music until 9 p.m., which is when the real fun starts. Tickets are $20 for cabaret seating and $10 for general admission (standing room only). For VIP booth reservations, e-mail assembly@paragarys.com and for pre-sale tickets visit Assemblysacramento.com.

“Speaking for myself,” Hennelly said, “We are beyond thrilled and can’t wait for that red curtain to open and to bring bigger, badder burlesque to Sacramento and sizzle everyone’s face off!” Learn more at Facebook.com/sizzlingsirens or at Sizzlingsirensburlesque.com.

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Nite Slide at Roseville Golfland Sunsplash Mon–Sat all of July

What’s better than water slides on a hot summer day? Water slides on a hot summer night! It’s all the fun without the sunburn! Hit up Roseville Golfland Sunsplash from 5 p.m. until 10:30 p.m. every day of the week (except Sundays) for the rest of July, and you can experience the thrill of sliding down crazy water slides like “Double Dare,” “The Vortex” and “Thunder Falls” during Nite Slide. If adrenalinerushing waterslides aren’t your thing, let your rowdy friends and/or kids get extreme while you splash around Thunder Bay Waterpool, a gigantic wave pool that creates 84-foot-wide tsunami waves to ride on or splash in (or you can just watch from the sand-free beach). Admission is just $19.99 for Nite Slide.

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In December 2012 United Soccer Leagues announced it had awarded Sacramento with a USL Pro franchise.

Sacramento Professional Soccer, LLC (or just Sac Pro Soccer for short), will commence full participation in the 2014 USL season. In the meantime, Sac Pro Soccer will play a number of high-profile exhibition matches, but first they’ve got a big event planned called Sacramento Soccer Day to kick things off on July 18 at Raley Field. Not only will the official team name, color palette, shield and scarf be revealed on that day, but there will also be two not-to-be-missed exhibition matches: one between Mexico’s Dorados de Sinaloa and the English Premier League’s Norwich City Football Club, and one between a Sacramento All-Stars team and the San Jose Earthquakes’ Reserve Team. Tickets start at just $18 and can be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com, or in person at Raley Field’s ticket office. Learn more at Sacprosoccer.com.

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More Than Two Dozen DJs and Bands at Splash Music Festival • July 13 & 14 After a heat wave as intense as the one we just had, we’re looking forward to enjoying more than two dozen DJs and live bands over two days along the Sacramento River at the first-ever Splash Music Festival, taking place at Rio Ramaza Marina and Events Center (10000 Garden Hwy), on Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14. Splash will not only feature international headliners mixed with regional talent, but there will also be a gigantic wading pool, slip ‘n’ slides, misting systems, water cannons and plenty of other ways to keep cool while the following DJs and bands blast through a world-class sound system: Darth & Vader (all the way from Brazil), Krafty Kuts (from England), Luminox, NiT GriT, DJ Dan, Trevor Simpson, Dyloot, DJ Billy Lane, Diamond Dez, Who Cares, The Frail, Element of Soul, G.A.M.M.A., DJ Whores, Atom One and so many others. Considering the level of talent, tickets are a steal at just $40 for a two-day pass. Single-day passes will put you back $30, so we say go for the two-day and make a weekend of it (limited camping and RV spaces are available, too). There are also backstage and VIP packages available; visit Splashmusicfestival.com for more information. Bust out your board shorts, bathing suits, tank tops and flip flops, because Splash Music Festival is sure to be a wet and wild time. Don’t forget the sunscreen!

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Revolution Wines is celebrating the release of two new wines: their 2012 Albarino (a crisp white wine) and their 2011 Celeste (a red blend), on Saturday, July 27. There will be complimentary tastings starting at 12 p.m., and you can also purchase a special dish prepared by Chef Rachel that pairs with each wine. At 6 p.m. there will be live music on the patio. Anytime throughout the day or evening you can purchase bottles of the limited-run wines for $22 a bottle for the Albarino (only 150 cases were produced) and $30 a bottle for the Celeste (250 cases produced).

Some notes on the wines, taken from descriptions found on their website (Rwwinery.com), are as follows: “[The Albarino] starts with orange blossom, honeysuckle and stone fruit on the nose. Tart green apple and apricot flood the palate with crisp acidity making for a long, clean finish.” On the 2011 Celeste: “A table wine with exceptional balance and structure. A lively bouquet of blackberry, cedar and violet gives long, lingering finish. We love this wine so much, it is named after our winemaker’s mother!” Revolution Wines is located at 2831 S Street. Visit Facebook.com/ revolutionwines or call (916) 444-7711 for their tasting room’s regular hours of operation.

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How you liking the new digs? Have you seen my snakeskin cowboy boots? I think I left them in the Linken bedroom toilet. By now I’m sure you’ve learned about my super secret spying program called PRISM. I forget all the cool things it does to fight terror and evildoers, but Cheney told me it was a real doosie, and that son of a bitch knows his shit. I used it to download The Knack’s greatest hits, Kenny Rogers’ The Gambler and a couple of Andy Williams records for my iPod. I still listen to them when I’m clearing brush at the ranch. Speaking of which, sorry I fucked the entire world up and left you with your own brush to clear. At least you can spy on ‘Mericans! If you send me a picture of your dog, I will paint you a real nice picture of him.

Ah-deeo’s, El Heffe W. To: George W. Bush (#1Prez@aol.com) From: Barack Obama (choomgang4life@whitehouse.gov) Date: February 7, 2009 Subject: re: How You Like Me now?

Attachment: Bo.jpg Hello W. Thanks for disappearing quietly into the ether after the election. I appreciate the apology, but I hope you won’t hold it against me if I keep blaming everything on you for the rest of my presidency. I’m sure you understand. The White House is beautiful and Michelle, the kids and I just think it’s wonderful. My hat is off to you on this PRISM thing. I know I came in here all “hope and change,” but I sure hope I don’t have to change that part! It sure as shit won’t help us find bin Laden, but man am I getting some serious gossip on this thing.

Unfortunately, I think I might have picked up a computer virus on one of my hunts, but I got a tech support guy from the NSA coming by later to take a look. About the boots…our dog, Bo, might have accidentally used some “advanced interrogation techniques” on them.

I’ve ordered you a replacement pair and they should be delivered to your ranch tomorrow. If you can find it in your heart, I’ve attached a picture of Bo for you to paint. The kids would really enjoy it!

To: George Zimmerman (Notguilty@I<3blackpeople.com) From: Paula Deen (Heyyallbutterball@kkk.org) Date: May 30, 2013 Subject: Just showin some support for you Hey y’all!

It’s me, Paula Deen here to welcome you into my kitchen. I’m just so sorry to hear you’ve been arrested for killing that black man.

Boy, you must have been terrified when you saw him wearing that hooded sweater and drinking that iced tea. I hear they go crazy when they eat Skittles. I got robbed by a black person once, so I know what those people can be like. It’s too bad they can’t just dress and act how we tell them. Well, I am writing you to say that I support you 100 percent and if you need anything at all, I want you to just give mama a ring. I know you are a Mexican man or a Jew, but I won’t hold that against you. I can tell you are a good man inside. Heck, you can even cut my grass or do my taxes (or whatever it is you people do) if you want. When this is all over, you and me are going to share us a nice big ol’ slice of my extra special fried butter lard pie. Now, doesn’t that sound good y’all?

Hugs and kisses, Miss Paula Deen To: Paula Deen (Heyyallbutterball@kkk.org) From: George Zimmerman (Notguilty@I<3blackpeople.com) Date: May 30, 2013 Subject: Just showin some support for you Hey Miss Dean!

It’s an honor to hear from you. I’m a big fan of your show. It’s the one place I can go and not think about all these black people stealing our stuff, but I guess I don’t have to tell you that.

I’m sorry one of them pulled a gun on you. I’d be your security guard if you let me. As you already know, I have a real keen sense when it comes to mischief. I know a gun in a pocket when I see one. Not that you need one now.

Who could possibly hate you?

Your friend, George Zimmerman P.S. I told my lawyer about your e-mail, and he thinks you would make a great witness in my trial since everyone just loves you. The trial starts at the end of June. Would you be available to testify then?

Sincerely, President Barack Obama

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Sound the Alarm

Hardcore Progenitors Shai Hulud Are as Pissed-Off As Ever Words Ryan J. Prado

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here was a period of my early 20s when Shai Hulud’s second album, That Within Blood Ill-Tempered (a particularly scathing hardcore-metal hybrid in which the opening seconds of the first song features a brood of super-pissed guys screaming “Rest assured! This is sincere! This is true!”), was jammed in my CD alarm clock, set to 4:15 a.m. every weekday morning. Literally, jammed; the thing was broken, so I kind of didn’t have a choice but to listen to at least part of the album every single day.

That there are people who weren’t forced into listening to Shai Hulud by virtue of the cheapness of a Radio Shack gadget is an easy idea to embrace, however. The band, formed in 1995 in Pompano Beach, Fla.—later moving to Poughkeepsie, N.Y.— represented a fulcrum for what was eventually dubbed metalcore, given their intense blasts of anthemic, thug-like gang-vocal assaults and heavy breakdowns. Released in February of this year, Shai Hulud’s fourth album, Reach Beyond the Sun, marks a convergence of both the hyper-aggressive elements of the band’s somewhat sparse catalog (given their nearly 20-year existence), and a restraint that was virtually nowhere to be found on their brutal 2008 LP, Misanthropy Pure. It’s a bold devolution into cohesiveness for guitarist and main songwriter Matt Fox’s yin-yang diatribes, often quite poetic and always long-titled, full of optimistic, hopeful chants set to music that ever-so-slightly toes the line of a traditional rock structure.

With the temporary return of Chad Gilbert—who manned vocals for Shai Hulud as a teenager before moving on to start New Found Glory, and who produced Reach Beyond the Sun—there’s a lot to be excited for with these hardcore legends. New vocalist Justin Kraus is but the latest addition to a lineup that has seen more shifts than a Daytona racecar.

Fox was all too full of information when he spoke with Submerge in anticipation of Shai Hulud’s Sacramento gig at Old Ironsides July 27. Here’s how it went down.

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Reach Beyond the Sun is your fourth studio album; the band has endured a lot of lineup changes over the years. How do you feel that affects, if at all, creative consistency within the band?

I don’t think that the content has ever lost sight. Since the beginning, I was the one writing most of the songs. That’s not to say that other people involved haven’t contributed, because I would say that everybody that’s ever been in the band has contributed to every album we were working on at the time. I love collaboration and I love to bounce my ideas off someone and have somebody change them.

I think there’s a very strong thread of consistency throughout the music. Especially with the lyrics, because I’ve been the primary lyric writer since our first singer, Damien Moyal.

When he joined, he wrote all the lyrics, and once we mutually parted with him, there was no one writing. I said I’d do it, I guess. I didn’t even know if there was anything I really wanted to say. It was kind of cool that I found out that I did. Not that I have anything worthwhile to say, but I found out that I have a lot to say.

You started with you not knowing if you had anything to say, and lo and behold you did.

How has that grown for you over the last almost 20 years?

Geez, don’t say that number ever again… Just kidding. I would say the first thing that comes to mind is that now I won’t put anything to paper if it doesn’t mean anything. I developed into having something to say and trying to make a point, but I remember when I first started writing lyrics, as much as I hate to admit it, I could go back and find some lyrics from the Hearts Once Nourished… era and I don’t really know what the hell I was saying. I don’t know that there was really any type of point. I was just kind of putting incendiary words together and hoping that it meant something to someone. They weren’t stupid, but I didn’t think they had the big meaning.

It’s cool that it seems like it’s not a parameterbased project; that it’s malleable and you’re willing to fold things in and out.

Yeah it’s definitely malleable, and we always expand our parameters. I think we’ve done that on every album. Reach Beyond the Sun is probably our most emotional and pushes some boundaries into even hard rock. When I was in high school, Metallica was never played on the radio, now it is. “A Human Failing” I could see, maybe when things get a little more extreme on the radio 15 years from now, getting played on the radio.

That’s definitely an extension of parameter for us, because we’ve never done that straight-forward of a song with really catchy parts in a rock structure.

On the new LP, you’d planned on reigning in the aggressiveness and technical aspects from Misanthropy Pure, right? What was the reasoning behind that?

I guess the goal with Misanthropy Pure was we wanted to write the heaviest, angriest, most pissed-off Shai Hulud album that we could. And making it angry had a lot to do with us speeding it up, making it heavier, making it trickier and making it less predictable. Because when something is less predictable, it comes off as chaotic. It was kind of like when Al Gore said in An Inconvenient Truth [paraphrasing], “If you were to throw a frog into boiling water, the frog’s gonna scream and kick and jump out. But if you

That said, I don’t think anyone’s ever gonna hear the next Shai Hulud album and say, “Are you kidding? That’s Shai Hulud?!” The flavors are expanded, but not to the point where we’d distort our original core.

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put a frog in water and slowly increased the temperature, the frog doesn’t really know.” That’s kind of what happened; we were so immersed in the water of Misanthropy Pure that the songs that started out as being very much like Shai Hulud songs now went, “Hey, what if we changed this part?” OK, sounds great. We’re in the water as it’s boiling, so we don’t even notice the difference.

We didn’t realize that we’d taken it to the level that we did. Ultimately I think it’s our most brutal album, but it definitely lacks emotion, which is Shai Hulud’s strongest attribute, in my opinion.

That’s what we’ve always gone for, and we lost sight of that. Chad noted that, [bassist Matt] Fletcher noted that, even I noted that after I took a step back with this album.

“I developed into having something to say and trying to make a point, but I remember when I first started writing lyrics, as much as I hate to admit it, I could go back and find some lyrics from the Hearts Once Nourished… era and I don’t really know what the hell I was saying. I don’t know that there was really any type of point. I was just kind of putting incendiary words together and hoping that it meant something to someone.”

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Can you talk a bit about how the dynamic of yourself, Chad and Fletcher manifested itself during the recording and writing of the new album? Since you’ve had that history together, what was it like to revisit that chemistry?

Chad didn’t come into the full picture until we went into pre-production. Although sometimes, I would send him complete songs and he’d say, “Let’s expand this…” or, “Oh, I like this line, we definitely need to repeat that line.” He’d send over his lines.

On a side note, that’s the interesting part about working with a producer. A producer, as far as I’m concerned, can be anybody. It’s just somebody with an opinion. It’s a matter of whose opinion you want to let in. That’s what we let Chad do, for sure.

I hadn’t hung out with Chad for years at that point. I had no idea what it would be like working with him again. When we were last in a studio, he was a young kid and he didn’t know what the hell he was doing. So we told him, “do this, do that” and he was 15, so he did what he was told. Now he’s a 32-year-old man...and he’s got opinions and he knows what he wants to do, and when he likes something. Even though I expected that, I never experienced it before. We argued like a family, and there were times when we very much disagreed and it was frustrating, but that’s happened between everybody. We went through it pretty smoothly and the dynamic of our personalities gelled so well that the result was the product that we had both hoped for.

His voice just mashes on the record. It’s an awesome thing for New Found Glory fans, for Chad Gilbert fans and definitely for people who have followed Shai Hulud for whatever amount of time.

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Not Your Sister’s Boy Band

Reggae band Bachaco reinvigorates genre for a new generation Words Nur Kausar Photo Eliane Mayer

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hen a group of young, attractive men get together to perform catchy dance music, you might think their story is about a commercialized boy band created on live television with millions of swooning girls ready to rip their clothes off for a chest autograph.

The story of Bachaco is not quite like that. Instead of repetitive, meaningless lyrics set to synthesizers and embarrassing choreography, the boys of Bachaco—the oldest only 25— sing about passionate romance and social consciousness while expertly playing everything from electric guitar to saxophone, trumpet and trombone with reggae and rock influences.

Bachaco’s members hail from Venezuela, Colombia, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Peru, Cuba and the United States, allowing their songs to naturally flow in both English and Spanish.

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The band, named for a Venezuelan leafcutter ant used to make picante sauce, has performed more than 300 concerts from Argentina to Canada, sharing the stage with reggae and world musicians such as Israel Vibration, Toots and the Maytals, Tribal Seeds, Ozomatli and Luciano, and has also showcased at the SxSW and LAMC music conferences.

Their “Cumbia Pa’ La Nena” video, produced by Latin Grammy-winning video director Cesar Rodriguez, achieved rotation on MTV Tr3s and MTV Latin America.

Bachaco was also selected as Artist of the Month on the MTV Tr3s website in November 2012. Two debut singles reached Top 20 charts on AOL Radio’s Rock Latino station: “Cumbia pa’ la Nena” at No. 3 and “Ni Una Lagrima” on No. 1.

So why aren’t these sexy Miami musicians making it to the mainstream while every kid under 18 and his mother can tell you what car Justin Bieber drives?

“It’s really new to everybody at this point,” says Bachaco founder and lead vocalist Edilberto “Eddy” Morillo, who is Venezuelan. “Most people who go out and see us are new fans.”

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Their latest tour, however, should be different as the band collects more fans along the way and has smartly used its popularity on MTV and social media to get their music out to the public—free.

Bachaco kicked off the tour the first weekend of July in Miami and will be hitting more cities than ever before, several of them along the California coast where music lovers connect well with the band’s Caribbean beats.

They will be in Sacramento on July 20 for Fiesta En La Calle, a free summer Latin concert series now in its third year, held every Saturday at Cesar Chavez Plaza.

Fiesta En La Calle started as a vision between Life Entertainment’s President Miguel Castillo and Jose Plasencia from Crown Import to reinvigorate free Latino music festivals that were once part of the Sacramento community. According to the Fiesta website, such festivals had faded away and the ones that existed were too costly to attend for the average family.

For Morillo, family has been the largest part of his music career and Bachaco. His bandmates are like his brothers and even his wife is part of his career, as a photographer who travels with the band.

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“I’ve been around music my whole life. It’s something with my family, I was always pushed in that direction,” he says, noting he started Bachaco with his brother, who is no longer in the band. “I started to listen to rock and reggae, and pretty much started [the band] because I wanted to do music. The music happens in a fun environment, but this is my life and this is my career.”

He adds, laughing, “Usually we travel with our whole families when it’s a bigger tour. I kind of see this as a traveling circus, but with a lot of professionalism.”

The current eight-piece group consists of Morillo, Venezuelan drummer Domingo Medina, Jamaican guitarist and vocalist Matthew Jacquette, Miamiborn Colombian-Irish Bruce McKinnon Jr. on trumpet and vocals, Puerto Rican Alexander Cruz on trombone, Colombian Farid Cure on electric guitar, bassist Cristian “Mumbles” Rocha from Peru and Cuban-American John “JP” Guinan on saxophone.

“It’s [representative of] Miami. I don’t even know the rate of people who stay here, but definitely immigration has created this multicultural community so it’s pretty cool,” Morillo says of the band and its roots.

Songs on the band’s debut self-titled album included themes of immigration, global societies and unity.

“The new album that’s coming out has a little bit more relationship/love-related songs and social issues about immigration is one of the topics we like to touch, but [the first album] was the last time we touched it,” Morillo says. “There are many other ways to say things—and we are more into a romantic, poetic kind of way of writing things now.”

He says listeners will notice a difference between old and new songs.

The first album focused more on cumbia, which is a very straightforward way of writing, while the new album is more reggae.

“When you start painting, the first few you do, you come up with basic ideas and then when you take a minute to look at your own art you start fine tuning—that’s what we are doing,” he explains. “The new Bachaco is mostly straight reggae and rock influences. It’s beautiful. It’s a lot sweeter in many ways.”

“When you start painting, the first few you do, you come up with basic ideas and then when you take a minute to look at your own art you start fine tuning— that’s what we are doing.”

–Edilberto Morillo, Bachaco

The change makes sense for the band at this point in their lives, Morillo says. They are doing what feels good, what feels right. For Morillo specifically, the transformation over the last six years is significant. He started out as an information technology student in Florida with a band as a side project. After playing more live, local concerts, Morillo knew he was meant to be in front of a crowd and not behind a desk.

“It’s just who I am, it has affected my life in every way. We have found what we are meant to do, our calling,” he says, speaking for the band as a whole. “The business side is a little tricky, so you have to adapt sometimes. This is our only tour this year until we release a new album, but we are very excited. There is a new awakening for us. A lot of new reggae bands are making it and our music is up to par. It’s a whole trip.

Watch for a new single You have to from Bachaco this summer and check them out live it.” free at 5 p.m. July 20 at Fiesta En La Calle. For more information or to listen to their music, visit bachacomusic.com.

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Meeting of the minds

The Sleeprockers team up with Hieroglyphics on the Bay Area’s venerable rap group’s long-awaited new album Words Andrew Bell • photos Zaved Khan

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oing to see The Sleeprockers live is like going to watch the hip-hop version of Miles Davis with his band. With an MPC, a mountain of turntables between them and a bunch of pedals, loopers and other alien-looking technology, the crew has taken collaborative live beat production to a new level, even catching the attention of West Coast hip-hop hall of famers Hieroglyphics.

Is it any wonder the Hiero crew would tap the five-man DJ/production crew (DJ Nocturnal, DJ Wanted, Kwes the Bess, Mr. Vibe, and Rated R) to sleeprock (yes, it’s a verb when Hiero asks you to do it) a new group album that would become The Kitchen, the first group album from Hieroglyphics since releasing Full Circle a decade ago?

“They really gave us creative control for the most part,” explained Kwes the Bess.

“The more we wanted to push boundaries the more they were with it.”

Aptly named after The Sleeprockers’ practice of setting up their production equipment in the kitchen, the new album is an innovative recipe for hip-hop brought to you by some of the most seasoned lyricists in the game.

Hiero and Sleeprockers go back a few years. In 2010 Hieroglyphics put the word out that they were looking for DJs. “I hit ‘em up and told ‘em I had a whole crew of DJs who came from all different backgrounds, from party-rocking to battling and everything in between,” explained DJ Nocturnal.

In 2011, Hiero asked the crew to collaborate on a new group album that would become The Kitchen. They got busy finding samples, mixing, cutting, scratching and sometimes flipping whole beats.

In the process of recording The Kitchen, Hieroglyphics member Tajai was so impressed with The Sleeprockers’ work he asked them to collaborate on his latest album, Machine Language, which was released January 2012.

All that time, The Sleeprockers have been sitting on what is definitely one of the most anticipated albums in West Coast underground hip-hop.

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For anyone under the impression that any of the Hieroglyphics camp has lost a step lyrically over the last 20 years, have no fear. All the uniqueness and funk that you loved about everyone’s signature styles in 1993 are still there, just with updated content and more current beat production.

And, of course, sleeprocked.

The bass-heavy, boom-bap revamp is apparent, beginning with the intro track, produced by The Sleeprockers and including juggling by West Coast DMC Champion DJ Wanted (currently residing in Japan), and carrying into the second track “Livin It Up,” a futuristic, funk slapper produced by Del The Funky Homosapien.

The Hieroglyphics camp flexes their own production muscles throughout The Kitchen as well with more than 11 of the 17 tracks produced by Del, Opio or A-Plus. The Kitchen is stocked with that trademark trunk-rattling Oakland funk that the crew has taken around the world.

Lyrically, the Hieroglyphics cast has always had the unique ability to represent both the “street” and “conscious” sides of hip-hop simultaneously, and The Kitchen is no different. The entire album is chock full of social commentary while still…Um… how do you say “Slumps like a MF” in journalist-ese?

After 10 years, there is a distinct development in The Kitchen. More than just a whole crew full of flavorful rappers with flamboyant personalities and flows, there is a cinematic feel to the album. This is largely due to The Sleeprockers’ influence on the intros, interludes, mixes and cutting (scratching) on the album.

So what is it like to work with some of your hip-hop heroes? For The Sleeprockers it didn’t sink in until the end. “I don’t think any of us looked at it like that when we were working on The Kitchen,” explained Mr. Vibe.

“But there was definitely a moment after it was done that was like, ‘We just DID that.’”

When asked their favorite individual tracks from The Kitchen, discussion bounced around the room between Sleeprockers.

The first track brought up is “That Merch.”

Produced by Unjust and featuring Pep Love, “That Merch” documents the hustle involved in peddling the now-infamous third eye memorabilia at shows and how important the merchandise game has been to Hieroglyphics’ success. “That Merch” is to underground rappers what Notorious B.I.G.’s “The Ten Crack Commandments” was to drug dealers.

“Gun Fever,” the first single from The Kitchen, followed closely behind “That Merch.” A conscious banger about America’s obsession with guns, the track features Tajai, Pep Love, A Plus, Del the Funky Homosapien and Casual speaking on their own personal experiences with gun violence.

The track was originally recorded in 2011 before the State of Florida vs. George Zimmerman case was headline news. “It was expressing what was going on in our own neighborhoods,” explained Hieroglyphics member Tajai. Released at the end of April, the music video for “Gun Fever” has reached almost 50,000 views on YouTube in only a couple of months.

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“I don’t think any of us looked at it like that when we were working on The Kitchen. But there was definitely a moment after it was done that was like, ‘We just DID that.’”

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Last but not least, Opio’s laid-back, classic West Coast production on “Highway 5” gets passed around the circle as another Sleeprocker favorite. A shining example of the key ingredient that The Sleeprockers bring to The Kitchen, “Highway 5” features both Rated R and Mr. Vibe bringing the patented sleeprock flavor to the track.

There are still tracks like “wShores Galore” (no, that’s not a misprint) for all of the die-hard “93 ‘til Infinity” heads, but the overall feel is an updated, kind of Golden Era 2.0. nostalgic. But for as much as The Kitchen “takes it back” it also moves it forward.

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Press Club The Body, Black Mackerel, Tom Hanks, 8 p.m.

Shine Jazz Jam w/ Jason Galbraith & Guests, 8 p.m.

T2 Nightclub & Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Bill Mylar, 5:30 p.m.; Dippin’ Sauce, 9 p.m.

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

Harlow’s Chris Pureka, Emy Reynolds Band, Awkward Lemon, 6 p.m.

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

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

Plea for Peace Center Survay Says!, 7 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Press Club Wolfhouse, No Astro, No Beatings, 9 p.m.

Sol Collective Microphone Mondays, 8 p.m.

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Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

LowBrau Le Twist Tuesdays feat. DJ Set by Mario Andreoni of !!! (Chk Chk Chk), Sam I Jam, Roderick Carpio, Adam J, Taylor Cho, 9 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden The Pikeys, Hoist the Colors, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.

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

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

The Colony Freex, Iconoclast Robot, Genrecide, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Northern Soul, 8 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Karaoke, 8 p.m.

LowBrau Record Club All Vinyl Happy Hour, 5 p.m.

Marilyn’s Luc and the Lovingtons, The Bennys, 8 p.m.

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

Monticello Open Mic w/ Jan Peters, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Parlare Shine w/ DJ Epik, DJ Oasis, DJ Lahn, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Cardboard Ringo, Race to the Bottom, King Never, 8 p.m.

Press Club La Urss, Ruleta Rusa, Cruor, Dark Country, 8 p.m.

Shady Lady Harley White Jr. Orchestra, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Acoustic Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.; Quinn Hedges Band, 9 p.m.

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The Boardwalk Advent Statim, Pilgrim, Galvanized, Grave Shadow, Empire of Dirt, Ballistic Burnout, Without Thought, 7 p.m.

Bows and Arrows Classical Revolution, The Afternoon Teacup Collection, 8 p.m.

Broderick Roadhouse Live DJ’s, 9:30 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

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

District 30 DJ Mak J, 9 p.m.

Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Emily O’Neill, Boscoe’s Brood, Andrew Castro, 8 p.m.

Lakeview Commons (South Lake Tahoe) Live At Lakeview w/ Naive Melodies, 4:30 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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Old Ironsides Jenn Rogar, 5 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Whiskey Row, 9:30 p.m.

Press Club Urban Waste, Out of Tune, The Light, Rat Damage, 8 p.m.

Sacramento Zoo Twilight Thursdays w/ The Nickel Slots, 5:30 p.m.

Shady Lady Tessie Marie & the Poor Man Band, 9 p.m.

The Stoney Inn Chad Bushnell, Georgia Rain, 9 p.m.

Torch Club X Trio, 5 p.m.; Campfire Crooners, 9 p.m.

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Ace of Spades Celly Cel, Tha Real McCoy, Writers Block, Nef, Jr J, Gunji, Nash and Unseen, Freddie Bo, Richard The Rockstar, 7 p.m.

Auburn Event Center Chuck Mead and the Grassy Knoll Boys, Red Meat, 7 p.m.

The Blue Lamp Horseneck, Death Valley High, Armed For Apocalypse, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Apparations, Mouth Of Serpents, Between Realms, Fallujah, Awaiting The Apocalypse, Decipher, 6:30 p.m.

Bows and Arrows Goldener, VVomen, For Sayle, 8 p.m.

Broderick Roadhouse Live DJ’s, 9:30 p.m.

Capitol Garage Dub Culture w/ DK Wokstar, DJ Jaytwo, 10 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Plaza Concerts in the Park w/ ZuhG, Joy & Madness, Harley White Jr. Orchestra, Chaotic Fusion (DJ Oasis & INKDUP), 5 p.m.

Club Car Abandon Theory, 9 p.m.

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The Colony Tiger Streaks, Jesus Christ Mister, Zeroclient, 8 p.m.

Colusa Casino Fastlane, 9 p.m.

Delta King Riverboat Jazz Gitan: Django on the Delta, 8 p.m.

District 30 Chaotic Fusion w/ DJ Oasis, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Sly Park, Bathtub Gins, The Hey-Nows!, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s Antsy McClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours, 6:30 p.m.

Kupro’s Bistro John Green and Friends, 9:30 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Hot Pants w/ DJ Rock Bottom, 9 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Rasar w/ Live Band, Iconoclast Robot, Brian Rogers, 8 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Forth World, Hearts+Horses, 8:30 p.m.

Marilyn’s ZuhG, The Charleee Trio, Kamikaze, Jesi Naomi, 9 p.m.

Mix DJ Mike Moss, 9 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino Too $hort, 10 p.m.

Monticello Bob Wren, 5:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides The Great Pacific, Brubaker, Jet Black Popes, 9 p.m.

The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Shift, DJ Eddie Edul, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Apple Z, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Cripple Creek, 10 p.m.

Shady Lady Mind X, 9 p.m.

Shine The Alcohol Plague, The After Death, Boscoe’s Brood, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen FPODBPOD, Sugar Candy Mountain, 9 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Mr. December, 6 p.m.

Torch Club Pailer & Fratis, 5:30 p.m.; Mofo Party Band, 9 p.m.

7.13 Saturday

Ace of Spades Too $hort, Lil Bit, Suave Debonaire, Babnit, Who Ride, Knox, K-Ottic, 6:30 p.m.

The Blue Lamp This Charming Band, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk RAIDD, Kung Pao Chicks, The Sweater Kittens, Madi & Cici, Snakes N Cider, 12 p.m.; M.i.C., Dylan Philip, Who Ride, Jean Luc, Penny, Jemezzy Ba’be, Esso-P, DZ Diego, D-MO, Rowdy Ray, RTRS, 7 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino 38 Special, 8 p.m.

Club Car Pointdexter, 9 p.m.

The Colony Support the Rabid, Porter, Removal of a Tenth, 8 p.m.

Colusa Casino Fastlane, 9 p.m.

Cosumnes Oaks High School Performing Arts Center A Musical History of the Blues, 7 p.m.

Davis Bike Collective Little Pilgrims, Sock Children, 8 p.m.

District 30 DJ Billy Lane, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Akron Engine, Dog Town Serenaders, 8:30 p.m.

G Street WunderBar Spangler, Yellow Jacket Motel, Sorta Like Heaven, 8 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Abbacadabra (ABBA tribute), 7:30 p.m.; DJ SN1, 9:30 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Guest DJs, 9 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Awkward Lemon, Colleen Lloy, 8:30 p.m.

Marilyn’s Swahili Passion, The Other Brittany, Feather Weight, 9 p.m.

MARRS Building Block THIS feat. Sonny and the Sunsets, Kisses, Extra Classic, Brown Shoe, Roger Carpio, 4 p.m.

Mix DJs Mike Moss and Eddie Edul, 8:30 p.m.

Monticello Ken Kemmerling, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Fascination, 9:30 p.m.

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

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Cheeseballs, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Raley Field Garratt Wilkin & The Parrotheads (Jimmy Buffett tribute), 4 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino The Spazmatics, 10 p.m.

Rio Ramaza Marina and Events Center Splash Music Festival, 12 p.m.

Sacramento Bicycle Kitchen The Alkali Flats, Arts & Leisure, 6 p.m.

Shady Lady The Greater Pacific, 9 p.m.

Shine Jesi Naomi, North Bound Train, Adrian Bellue, 8:30 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Riff Raff (AC/DC tribute), Set In Stone, 3 p.m.

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

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The Colony Rendezvous, Cool Beans, John Mendoca, Bums Under the Bridge, 5 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

District 30 Jurts, 9:30 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino The B-52’s, KC and the Sunshine Band, 6 p.m.

Monticello Bob & Donna Wren, 11 a.m.

Plea for Peace Center To Each His Own, Betrayal, 7 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Volker Strifler, 3 p.m.; Open Blues Jam, 7 p.m.

Press Club Dead Dads, Know Your Saints, Not Half Bad, The Harbor, 5 p.m.

Rio Ramaza Marina and Events Center Splash Music Festival, 12 p.m.

Shady Lady Harley White Jr. Orchestra, 8 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Mumbo Gumbo, Mike Blanchard and the Californios, Todd Morgan and the Emblems, 3 p.m.

Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; The Diva Kings, 8 p.m.

7.15 Monday

The Blue Lamp Mike Dillon Band, Isaac Bear, 8 p.m.

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

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Powerhouse Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Sol Collective Microphone Mondays, 8 p.m.

7.16

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Bows and Arrows Creative Confluence Open Mic hosted

by Drew Walker, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s HRVRD, Silver Snakes, The Old Screen Door, 7 p.m.

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena Tim McGraw, Kip Moore, 7 p.m.

LowBrau Le Twist Tuesdays feat. Sam I Jam, Roderick Carpio, Adam J, Taylor Cho, 9 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Ugly Bunny, Closer, Wales, 8 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Open Mic Night, 9 p.m.

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

Shine Jazz Jam w/ Jason Galbraith & Guests, 8 p.m.

T2 Nightclub & Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Quinn Hedges Band, 5:30 p.m.; Emmie Jones, 9 p.m.

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

The Colony Skrunt, System Assault, Internal, Obsolesce, 8 p.m.

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

District 30 DJ Elements, A-1, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Norther Soul, 8 p.m.

G Street WunderBar Funk Night w/ DJ Larry, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s Pickwick, The Sandy’s, 7 p.m. continued on page 24

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Laughs Unlimited Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Marilyn’s Ken Koenig, Acoustic Eclectic Jam Band, Billy Blackburn, 9 p.m.

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

Monticello Open Mic w/ Jan Peters, 8:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic w/ Sandra Delores, 9 p.m.

Parlare Shine w/ DJ Epik, DJ Oasis, DJ Lahn, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Fate Under Fire, Stellar (Incubus tribute), FFG, Self Proclaimed, 8 p.m.

Press Club The Bar Fly Effect, The Waywards, Rebel Radio, The O’Mulligans, 8 p.m.

Shady Lady Harley White Jr. Orchestra, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Acoustic Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.; Stephen Roth Band, 9 p.m.

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Thursday

The Blue Lamp Tear Down The Sky, Murderlicious, Darkline, 9 p.m.

The Boardwalk Keak Da Sneak, 7:30 p.m.

Broderick Roadhouse Live DJ’s, 9:30 p.m.

Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

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

District 30 Mightyfools, 9 p.m.

Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m.

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

G Street WunderBar Total Recall, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Musical Charis (CD Release), Jesi Naomi & The Trippers, Orion Walsh and the Rambling Hearts, 8 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Lakeview Commons (South Lake Tahoe) Live At Lakeview w/ Achilles Wheel, 4:30 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Before the Brave, The Westwards, Wiving, 8 p.m.

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Mix DJs Eddie Edul and Peeti V, 9 p.m.

MontBleu Outdoor Event Center Slightly Stoopid, Atmosphere, 5 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino MURS, Bukue One, Logic One, 11 p.m.

Old Ironsides Jenn Rogar, 5 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Mark Wills, 9:30 p.m.

Press Club Blackout feat. The Community, Melvin Makes Machineguns, Ass Backwards, Dali Baba, Lord Siracha, 9 p.m.

Sacramento Zoo Twilight Thursdays w/ ZuhG, 5:30 p.m.

Shady Lady Jazz Gitan, 9 p.m.

Shine Nagual, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen French Cassettes, Brass Bed, 9 p.m.

The Stoney Inn Georgia Rain, 9 p.m.

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Torch Club X Trio, 5 p.m.; Reds Blues feat. Rusty Zinn, 9 p.m.

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FRIDAY Ace of Spades Arden Park Roots, Thrive, Simple Creation, Island Of Black & White, They Went Ghost, 6:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk Sedona, Moon Mantis, Cheating Daylight, 7 p.m.

Bows and Arrows Hookers Made Out of Cocaine, False Freedom, Crude Studs, 8 p.m.

Broderick Roadhouse Live DJ’s, 9:30 p.m.

Capitol Garage Dub Culture w/ DK Wokstar, DJ Jaytwo, 10 p.m.

Center for the Arts Mary Chapin Carpenter, Marc Cohn, 8 p.m.

Cesar Chavez Plaza Concerts in the Park w/ Fallrise, Kill the Precedent, Restrayned, Fair Struggle, 5 p.m.

Club Car Merry Mac Band, 9 p.m.

Club Retro Ends of the Earth, A Veil Apart, As Small As Giants, Forgetting Last Friday, As Small As Giants, 6:30 p.m.

Colusa Casino Kenny Frye, 9 p.m.

Confucius Hall Crescent Katz, 9 p.m.

District 30 DJ Peeti-V, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Mango Jennings, Salt Wizard, Tony Ferrari, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s Tainted Love, 9 p.m.

Harvey’s Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena Rascal Flatts, The Band Perry, 7 p.m.

Kupro’s Bistro Brian Rogers, 9:30 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Hot Pants w/ DJ Rock Bottom, 9 p.m.

Luigi’s Fungarden Alto!, Art Lessing & Flower Vato, Swimming In Bengel, 8 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe John Truber, Mike Scholl, 8:30 p.m.

Marilyn’s Vaud and the Villains, 9 p.m.

Midtown BarFly VIRAL w/ DJ Whores, 5th Bar Drop and more 9 p.m.

Mix DJ Mike Moss, 9 p.m.

Monticello Bob Wren, 5:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Threat Con Radio, 8 p.m.

On The Y Mind Furnace, Theory of A Kind, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Midnight Players, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Maxx Cabello Jr., 10 p.m.

Shady Lady Little Muddy, 9 p.m.

Shine Amy Reed, Jahari Sai Group, Flint Blade & Honeydew, 8 p.m.

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen TJ Kong & the Atomic Bomb, Whiskerman, 9 p.m.

The Stag Krippler, Concussion, Sour Diesel, Dead In Seconds, Solitary Priapism, 8 p.m.

Swabbies on the River UrbanFire, Mystic Roots, 6 p.m.

Torch Club Pailer & Fratis, 5:30 p.m.; Mark Sexton, The Nibblers, 9 p.m.

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The Blue Lamp Soft White Sixties, Brown Shoe, 8:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk Devious, Lace Leno, Fam Bam Entertainment, California Bear Gang, B-Zo, Maze, 7 p.m.

Bows and Arrows Whiskey and Stitches, The Pikeys, OneEyed Reilly, 7:30 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Jonny Lang, 8 p.m.

Capitol Garage Blee (Album Release), DJ Epik, Npire Da Great, Peso Harlem, 9 p.m.

Center for the Arts Zoë Keating, The String Sisters, 8 p.m.

The Colony Strange Party (EP Release), Dead Dads, Mad Judy, Tiger Streaks, Keep it from the Cops, 8 p.m.

Colusa Casino Kenny Frye, 9 p.m.

District 30 Panic City, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Gillian Underwood, Million Dollar Giveaway, Hair of the Dawg, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Diego’s Umbrella, 9 p.m.

Harrah’s Lake Tahoe DJ SN1, 9:30 p.m.

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Kupro’s Bistro Blame the Bishop, 9:30 p.m.

Level Up Lounge Guest DJs, 9 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Cove, 9 p.m.

Marilyn’s MerryGold, Jeremy Nevis, Delta City Ramblers, 9 p.m.

Mix DJs Mike Moss and Eddie Edul, 8:30 p.m.

MontBleu Outdoor Event Center Excision, Adventure Club, Seven Lions, The M Machine, AndDrop!, Fiasko Daniels, Dead Robot, Beat Karma, 4 p.m.

Monticello Ken Kemmerling, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Black Market Sunday, Isaac Howl, Burning Dolls, 9 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Tragically White, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Clean Slate, 10 p.m.

Shady Lady The Twilight Drifters, 9 p.m.

Shine Scott Miller (of Game Theory) Tribute Show, 3 p.m.

Sleep Train Amphitheatre Rin Tin Tiger, Rusty Maples, The Native Sibling, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Johnny Guitar Knox, 5 p.m.; Lonesome Locomotive, 9 p.m.

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Mike Sinclair, Michael O’Connell, Mike Betancourt

Laughs Unlimited 8 p.m.

7.21 Sunday

Ace of Spades Emblem3, MKTO, 6 p.m.

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

Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s Jelly Bread, Political Plum, The Benny’s, 8 p.m.

Pine Cove Stellar (Incubus tribute), 8 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Pete Anderson, 3 p.m.; Open Blues Jam, 7 p.m.

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

Shady Lady Alex Jenkins, 9 p.m.

Swabbies on the River Road 88, 3 p.m.

Torch Club Neckbone, 4 p.m.; Keri Carr Band, 8 p.m.

7.22 Monday

Ace of Spades Black Flag, Good For You, 7 p.m.

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

Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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

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

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

Powerhouse Pub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Press Club Satan Wriders, Supermuff, 9 p.m.

Sleep Train Arena American Idol Live! feat. Amber Holcomb, Angie Miller, Burnell Taylor, Candice Glover, Curtis Finch Jr., Devin Velez, Janelle Arthur, Kree Harrison, Lazaro Arbos, Paul Jolley, Aubrey Cleland, 6:30 p.m.

Sol Collective Microphone Mondays, 8 p.m.

7.18 Comedy Assembly B Street: Live!

Sketch and Improv Comedy, Thursday’s, Friday’s and Saturday’s, 7 p.m.

Bows & Arrows Comedy Open Mic Night hosted by Ray Molina, July 10, 8 p.m.

Center for Spiritual Awareness Sandra Valls, July 12, 8 p.m.

Community Center Theater Jim Gaffigan: The White Bread Tour, July 15, 7 p.m.

Laguna Town Hall Comedy Under the Stars w/ Cash Levy, July 12, 8 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Hailey Boyle, Cheryl “the Soccer Mom,” July 12 - 14, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m.

Best of Open Mic Showcase, July 16, 8 p.m.

The Mike’s Present: Michael Calvin’s B-Day Show w/ Mike Sinclair, Michael O’Connell, Mike Betancourt, July 18, 8 p.m.

Brad Bonar Jr., Mike Sinclair, July 19 - 21, Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sunday, 7 p.m.

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

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

Punchline Comedy Club Martin Moreno, Shaun Latham, Raj Dutta, July 11 - 14, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Tone Bell, Steph Sanders, Chris Burns, July 18 - 21, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

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

Harold Night, Tuesday’s and Wednesday’s, 9 p.m.

Improv Lab, Wednesday’s, 7 p.m.

Top 10 List Podcast Live!, Saturday’s, 7 p.m.

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

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Bro Time & Test Kitchen, Saturday’s, 10:30 p.m.

Critical Hit, July 12, 9 p.m.

Kyle Kinane feat. Local Comics, July 19 - 20, 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.

The Stoney Inn Nutty Monday’s Comedy Showcase and Open Mic, Monday’s, 9 p.m.

Tommy T’s Brad Williams, July 11 - 14, Thurs., 7:30 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Dave Coulier, July 19 - 20, Fri. & Sat., 7:30 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

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Sacramento Bacon Fest Presents: Beer & Bacon on the Boulevard, July 20, 2 p.m.

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

Axis Gallery Surface Tension by artist Chuck Seerey, now through July 28 Blue Cue Trivia Night, every Wednesday, 6:30 p.m.

Bows & Arrows Free Movie Night hosted by Becky Grunewald: Meatballs (1979), Wet Hot American Summer (2001), July 9, 6 p.m. rd

Ruhstaller Tripel Dipper Release Party feat. Bottle Artwork by Melissa Arendt, July 12, 6 p.m.

Majestic 12 Bathroom Art Reception feat. Photography by Natalie Head, July 13, 6 p.m.

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

Brickhouse Gallery Book Release Party: Arkansippi, July 12, 7 p.m.

Open Mic Poetry Night, July 13, 8 p.m.

Cal Expo 2013 California State Fair, July 12 - 28 13th Annual Dachshund Derby, July 14, 3 p.m.

Brewers Festival, July 20, 3 p.m.

California State Military Museum Meet the Author: John Geoghegan, July 21, 1 p.m.

Cheap Thrills Trash Film Orgy’s Zombie Walk, July 13, 7 p.m.

Colonial Park Free Movie Night In Colonial Park: The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, July 13, 7:30 p.m.

Cornerstone Restaurant Talkin Smaak!! Art + Beats feat. art by Brandon Hurley, Kelly Buehler, Joseph Sandoval, DJs Dan Carillo, Tyler, Kal, Dick J, Jake Esparza, July 13, 4 p.m.

Crest Theatre 9th Annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival, July 12 - 14 Trash Film Orgy Presents: Shaun of the Dead, July 13, 11 p.m.; Faster, Pussycat! Kill!

Kill!, July 20, 11 p.m.

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

Gluten Free Specialty Grocery 5 Year Anniversary Party, July 13 The Handle District Sacramento Bastille Day, July 14, 12 p.m.

Luigi’s A Slice of Trivia w/ the Bruce Twins, Monday’s, 8 p.m.

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

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

Pine Cove Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m.

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

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Dorados De Sinaloa, July 18, 5 p.m.

Red Dot Gallery Richard Downs: New Work Solo Exhibit, July 10 - Aug. 3 Shine Poetry with Legs hosted by Bill Gainer, July 10, 7:30 p.m.

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Time Tested Books Lost Restaurants of Sacramento and Their Recipes: Reading, Book Signing and Multimedia Presentation feat. Authors Maryellen & Keith Burns, July 17, 7 p.m.

Village Park Free Movie Night: Madagascar 3, July 19, 8:30 p.m.

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Stir It Up

Local Rapper Blee Gets Cooking in the Studio and in the Kitchen Words Lovelle Harris |

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peppery waft of aromatics seduces the palate as a mélange of vegetables is Billy Hi-Life, this dude is incredible. He gave me [the track] “Black Skillet Commentary,” introduced with a hiss to a searingly hot, well-seasoned stir fry pan. The chef which is kind of an anthem where I’m talking about how I’m living…like eating clean delights in the fragrance emanating from his cooking vessel and bops his head and taking care of myself.” up and down in time with the hip-hop track bumping in the background, as if in approval Regarding the album’s direction, the rapper also took some calculated risks with of his edible creation. his style.

This isn’t a demonstration by one of the city’s culinary bigwigs or a lesson on the “I wanted to stick with the same formula as Full Course Meal, but I wanted to fine art of stir-fry at a cooking class, but rather the creation from the kitchen of local rap implement a new sound because I know sonically right now it’s about EDM…and I artist, music impresario and organic food-lover, Blee. wanted to implement that, too, without compromising my creative direction.”

As the artist prepares for the release of his sophomore effort on July 9, aptly titled Laid down at Omina Labs located on 16th Street, which has seen some of the area’s Hotwater Cornbread, the rapper talks music, cookery and his passion for clean eating. most talented MCs such as Chase Moore, C-Plus and countless others spit lyrical fire “I just wanted something really clean…plus it’s hot in its booths, Blee’s follow up to his debut, Full Course Meal, “I get shit started. I’ve done block parties, features whip-smart lyrics, frenetic beats and, of course, a [outside] and when it’s hot, you don’t want to invest a lot of I’ve had my own radio show, I’ve done time in cooking,” Blee says. “I’m inspired by friends of mine heaping serving of food references. who have really turned their lives around by eating clean.”

“You can look forward to all of my concepts being cuisinedifferent things and I wear different Putting the final flourishes to his Brussels sprouts, based,” Blee says. “That doesn’t mean I’m going to rap about belts, but I’m primarily an artist first and asparagus and flank steak creation, accompanied by a food, but it inspires me." then a promoter.” – Blee simple salad of spring greens and baby carrots and adorned On a recent shopping trip to the farmers’ market, the with a smattering of perfumed raspberries, the self-anointed “stir-fry technician” reflects Sacramento rapper (who credits his Dominican Republic roots and the matriarchs who on his artistic vision. instilled in him a love of food and cooking as the inspiration for his appetite for organic “I get shit started,” Blee says. “I’ve done block parties, I’ve had my own radio show, and whole foods), cruised through the maze of people, I’ve done different things and I wear different belts, but I’m primarily an artist first and purveyors and verdant veggies like a pro.

Head down to Capitol Garage on July 20 to help Blee celebrate then a promoter.”

“I think it really stems from my mom and her just the release of his new album With a listening party slated for July 13 at Omina Laboratories, and a CD release making everything from scratch,” Blee says. “She would Hotwater Cornbread. Party will party on deck July 20 at Capitol Garage, the rapper-cum-chef looks back on the year-long point fingers and make fun of the neighbors’ mothers who go from 9 p.m. until close. DJ Epik, NPire, Peso Harlem and recording process proudly. would make cornbread with Jiffy. That whole bravado and more will also be on hand.

“Production was crazy,” Blee gushes. “I had Nicatyne from Fly High, NPire Da Great, pride in your food, it just blended into me as a person.”

For more on Blee, go to Facebook.com/blee.gordon. the Gonzalez Brothers, and N8 the Gr8 from legendary group The Cuf…and I can’t forget

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The Stir-Fry Technician’s ingredients for Beef and Vegetable Stir-fry ingredients : Olive oil Garlic Baby Brussels sprouts Asparagus Summer squash Button mushrooms 1 pound sliced lean flank or skirt steak 1 package fajita seasoning Jasmine rice Blee’s commitment to preserving the integrity of the ingredients during the cooking process shines through in this quick and easy stir-fry.

“I don’t measure anything. I’m using just a splash of olive oil and fajita seasoning—that’s it, no salt, no extra seasonings. I let the vegetables speak for themselves by not cooking them for too long, just about a minute each, like the baby Brussels sprouts, you want them crunchy. Then I add the beef strips—a little Ranchers Reserve, pre-cut, no fat, real lean. Then I serve it all over a bed of jasmine rice.

Add a good salad and we’re good to go. It’s guilt-free cuisine. When you eat this, your body smiles.”

Heat a teaspoon of olive oil in a large wok over medium-high heat. Add baby Brussels sprouts and cook, tossing occasionally,

about one minute. Add one bunch trimmed asparagus and cook, tossing occasionally, about one minute. Add sliced summer squash and cook, tossing occasionally, about one minute. Add button mushrooms and cook, tossing occasionally, about one minute.

Sprinkle vegetables with half of the fajita seasoning packet and cook, tossing occasionally, about one minute. Spread remaining fajita seasoning over steak then add to vegetable mixture and cook, tossing occasionally, about three to five minutes.

Cook rice according to package directions. Top about a half-cup of rice, per person, with about one cup per person of the stir-fry mixture and enjoy.

Mixed Spring Greens Salad with Raspberries

Cab ride or DUI. You choose.

ingredients : 4 cups mixed baby greens 1 cup baby carrots 1 handful raspberries Scant drizzle of Asian-inspired sesame salad dressing Inspired by a raw-food concept restaurant in Los Angeles, Blee creates a simple salad that doesn't come in a pre-made bag, unfettered by an army of overwrought ingredients and free from the shackles of heavy salad dressings. It only takes minutes to get from fridge to plate.

Place two large handfuls of mixed baby greens in large bowl (Blee draws a pair of surgical gloves from a box that sits within reaching distance of his cooking range, for this very process). Toss with whole baby carrots. Divide greens among two plates. Top salads with raspberries and a scant amount of the Asian-inspired sesame salad dressing.

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Fulfillment Author, actor, comedian, father: Jim Gaffigan wears many hats and does so quite well Words James Barone

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im Gaffigan called 15 minutes late for his interview with Submerge. This isn’t a rare occurrence for us. When you’re in the business of talking to creative people, you’re often at the mercy of their whims and schedules. Sometimes, the sheer number of interviews a subject may have scheduled for a day is the cause for the delay. Sometimes they just simply forget (creative folks aren’t always the best at keeping time, after all). Gaffigan had a different reason, though, for calling late. He had to pick up his kids from soccer practice.

It’s this sort of regular-guy quality that makes Gaffigan’s comedy so accessible. Working mostly clean and steering clear of sexually charged or controversial topics, Gaffigan is wholly relatable. He’s sort of a breath of fresh air in a time when making a name for yourself in the world of entertainment follows how far you can push the envelope. Gaffigan is just a regular guy, the kind you might bump into at your local grocery store, children in tow. The difference here, though, is that he’s outrageously funny.

Gaffigan’s quiet style and measured way of speaking (he calls himself a “slow-talking Midwesterner”) belies his razor-sharp wit. His latest special, Mr. Universe, which was released on his website on April 11, features the comedian riffing on topics from parenthood to his difficulties with staying in shape to fast food restaurants. Though his topics may seem ordinary, he has the uncanny ability to find the hilarious in the mundane.

In May, he released his first book, Dad is Fat, a rumination on his life as a father of five children. He says he began writing the book because he didn’t want his “whole standup act to be me talking about my kids.”

“As an observational comedian, I’ve been given four opportunities to go through pregnancy, the delivery and just living with a baby, so I should probably think about doing a book,” he says. “It took me a while to figure out with what type of book. I knew my point of view—what it would be—but figuring out the whole idea of the book, which is I have no idea what I’m doing.”

In the following interview, Gaffigan talked a bit about parenting and also about his search for creative fulfillment, including his appearance on Broadway in That Championship Season in March 2011.

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In your Mr. Universe special, you were saying you had four children, but now you have five, right?

My wife was pregnant when we were shooting Mr. Universe, and then the baby came. We released it on my website, and I thought, OK, I’ve done that “I’m overwhelmed with too many kids thing,” and then my wife got pregnant again. It just made it a little bit more absurd.

You said the book is about you not knowing what you’re doing.

Now that you’ve had five, has it gotten easier, or is it even more difficult because of the sheer multitude of children?

I would say that my skills have improved, but because of the number of children we have, it’s much harder.

In one passage in Dad Is Fat, you wrote that you found yourself clapping your hands really loud like your dad used to do, which you always hated. Now that you’re a father yourself, do you find yourself becoming more like your own father?

You’re very aware of what your parents did, and you gain an empathy for why they parented the way they did, but you also are hypersensitive that you don’t want to recreate some of that. I think my dad is more of a result of his generation, but I’m definitely much more involved in my kids’ lives. It’s never the perfect amount, and I think I’m focused on having more fun with my kids, whereas my dad was more focused on ensuring that I didn’t become a hobo.

As a comedian you do a lot of traveling, but you’re kind of your own boss in a way, so you can make your own time. Is it a juggling act in that regard?

It’s great. Look, I’m lucky that I get to do what I want, but I’m also lucky because I’m in a position to do theater shows, and I’m in a position to bring my kids with me. I’m bringing my kids with me on this West Coast bus tour.

How is it to bring everyone Partridge Family-style across the country together?

There’s certain chaos. There’s not a lot of sleep. I do a show every night, and we drive at night, and then we have to get up and do things with kids, because we want to do things with the kids. And then there’s the travel pressure. We don’t succumb to it constantly, but if you’re in San Diego and you have a bunch of kids, you should go to the zoo. Like, we’re going to see the Redwoods and stuff like that…

There’s plenty of reasons why it’s great to have kids, but you feel inspired to go see these things. You want to share them with your kids. If I was alone, I don’t know if I’d stop to see the Redwoods. I don’t know if I’d stop and see the San Diego Zoo. It’s interesting to hear you talk about your family and how you bring them out on the road. I think there’s a stereotype of standup comedians as heavy drinkers…

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– Jim Gaffigan on parenting Was that ever part of your life as a standup comedian?

Being a standup comedian is a nocturnal existence. Now with five kids, it’s not even an option to go and hang out, which is good, but standup can get you in trouble, because when you’re done with your day of work at midnight or two in the morning, people are never making the best decisions at two in the morning.

Do your peers act differently around you? Do you hang out with other comedians?

Yeah I do. There’s a bit of a stereotype that they’re all hard partiers. There are the cautionary tales, but you can’t keep up being productive with a reckless lifestyle. It’s not good news for people hearing that a lot of comedians are drinking chamomile tea backstage. I get done with a show, and I’ll have a beer, but only my wife’s there. I’m not interested in, you know, but it’s an ongoing thing. It’s weird. The entertainment industry is a strange thing where you can buy the hype, and that’s just kind of silly.

I thought it’s really cool that you work clean. I also liked that you seem to heckle yourself on stage. Like, at one point in Mr. Universe, you were joking about shoes, and then you shot yourself down by saying, “Oh, what’s he going to do, make jokes about socks next?” before going into a bit about socks. Is that something you’ve developed over time?

Talking for the audience, or talking for someone else, I remember doing that as a teenager. It’s just an effective way to disarm someone… There’s a confessional quality to it.

Was it born out of nervousness or stage fright or something like that?

It’s really kind of counter-intuitive for a comedian to criticize his own act. It was much more of a taboo when I started doing it, because what that tells the audience is that, if they misinterpret it, you don’t have confidence in the jokes. If you don’t have confidence in the jokes, then they can go after the jokes, if you get what I’m saying.

Why do you think you’re able to make that work then? Is there something about your demeanor that makes that work really well?

I don’t know. It’s weird. You can overthink it, but I think there is an everyman quality, or maybe that I’m a goofy looking pale guy. I don’t know. I think people are attracted to a sense of vulnerability on stage. So often—I always say this—comedians get credit or criticism for the type of comedy they would do anyway. I did have some curse words occasionally. It wasn’t a big sacrifice for me to get rid of them, so then there are people who think it’s great that he’s clean, or some people who think it’s horrible that he’s clean.

I’d love to take credit for it, but I really had nothing to do with it. If you’re talking about bacon, it’s probably not necessary to curse.

Before, you were talking about doing shows on Broadway.

What was that experience like for you? Was that something you always wanted to do?

I never expected I’d have the opportunity to do it, to be honest.

I loved it. It’s exhausting, and you’re really doing it for the right reasons, because the likelihood of doing a play changing your life is pretty slim in this day and age. It was really rewarding. I’d love to do another play if I was in the position to get the same opportunity, meaning an amazing role.

Standup, to me just being a fan, would be the most nervewracking thing to do because you’re up there all by yourself.

Acting in a play would be second, because you have to remember all those lines. Do you think doing standup gave you a leg up on acting for the stage?

I think they’re two pretty different skills, but I love acting. I love being a cog in the wheel of the scene. There’s the fourth wall when you’re doing a play where people are observing it. Standup is much more of a conversation. It’s fun to do the different things.

Is there any role in any play that you’d love to take on?

There’s the Paddy Chayefsky play, Marty. I’d love to play Marty.

Any particular reason why?

I just like that story. I haven’t seen the movie in forever. I might have to see it again. I just love the simplicity of the story, this regular guy who’s trying to find his way.

You’ve done stage acting and been on television and in movies.

You’ve written a book. Is there anything in entertainment that you haven’t done yet that you’d like to do?

It sounds corny, but I just want to find creative fulfillment. There was something creatively fulfilling about writing a book. In the end, I held a book and it was something I wrote with my wife. It’s weird.

I think when I started, I didn’t see myself doing theater, so I’m just keeping an open mind. There’s nothing in particular.

You talk about creative fulfillment, is that why you try a lot of different things? Is that what you’re really striving for in all of your work?

Yeah, I think you have to create your own opportunity. I know that the book is something I could do, but if I was like, “I want to be the lead of a serious dramatic movie,” that’s not something I have control over.

See Jim Gaffigan live when he comes to the Sacramento Community Center Theater on July 15. The show starts at 7 p.m., and tickets start at $36.75. They can be purchased through his website, Jimgaffigan.com. You can also download a DRM-free version of his latest special, Mr. Universe, on the site for just $5, $1 of which will go to benefit The Bob Woodruff Foundation, which helps veterans and their families.

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(Evil) Father of the Year Despicable Me 2 rated PG Words James Barone Thanks to films such as Shrek and Toy Story, children’s movies (at least the good ones) have had just as much appeal for adults in recent years. It would seem that good characters, engaging plots, a strong sense of humor and real human emotions (even though the majority of these films are computer animated) appeal to moviegoers of all ages. Who would’ve thunk it?

Pixar and DreamWorks studios get much of the accolades for their endearing films, but relative newcomer Illumination Entertainment is quickly making headway thanks to their Despicable Me franchise. The first in the series, released in 2010, was Illumination's. With Despicable Me 2, the company keeps its positive momentum going.

The film opens in an arctic secret lab. Out of nowhere, a giant, magnet-shaped ship descends from the sky and makes off with the entire lab and zooms away. We quickly cut to suburbia—a cul de sac like any other—in a back yard for a young girl’s birthday party. Except in this case, it’s the home of evil villain-turned-

father Gru (voiced by Steve Carell) and his three daughters. It’s a party for the youngest, Agnes (Elsie Fisher). Gibberish-speaking, yellow-skinned minions scurry about what is an otherwise normal setting. However, the events in the Arctic threaten to upset Gru’s enjoyably boring new lifestyle.

The former villain is abducted by Agent Wilde (Kristen Wiig), who is a member of a clandestine group of do-gooders known as the Anti-Villain League. They need someone with Gru’s intimate knowledge of villaindom to find out who made off with the secret lab and the super-soldier serum that was being developed inside.

The AVL has tracked traces of the serum to Gru’s local mall and believes one of the store owners is responsible for the heist. Gru and Wilde team up to get to the bottom of the mystery and begin having feelings for each other. Meanwhile, Gru grapples with a father’s worst nemesis…his eldest daughter’s first boyfriend.

First and foremost, you don’t need to see the first film to enjoy the second (I missed Despicable Me, but I plan on seeing it after loving the sequel). It has a straightforward plot that’s easy to follow for children with just enough suspense to keep more venerable audience members interested. The character designs, from the jelly-bean-shaped minions to the sleek and nerdy/sexy Agent Wilde to the somewhat Nosferatu-esque Gru, are a real

treat for the eye. Their proportions are wickedly out of whack, but the animation is so crisp, they still seem lifelike.

You’ll find a good deal of fart jokes, but the humor has some elevated moments as well. Wiig (whose character couldn’t be more perfectly designed) and Carell have undeniable chemistry and exquisite comedic timing (even though they don’t technically share any screen time). Outlandish moments of hilarity are underscored by subtle awkward pauses and asides that probably only adults will catch. Plus, if you can’t laugh at a fart joke, you probably take yourself way too seriously.

Beyond all the silliness, there are some really nice moments of depth here as well. Gru’s children yearn for a mother, but he’s got too many hang-ups to work up the courage to pursue a relationship with Wilde. Gru also struggles with the banality of his life as a suburban dad, looking back on his exciting life as a powerful villain with twinges of nostalgia.

Despicable Me 2 may not be a movie for the ages, but it’s a movie for all ages. It’s a succinct and sweet little story filled with enough action, humor and real feelings to appeal to just about anyone. Too bad Hollywood often has problems coaxing the same types of emotions out of real human actors. Computers really do make everything better.

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In days of yore, back when real life was exactly like Game of Thrones, Icelandic people melded history and legend in sprawling narratives called “sagas.” There were great heroes and battles and treacherous villains and lots of dudes getting skewered with various types of weapons.

Life was different then. People didn’t have iPhones to keep them busy. They had to go out and do “great deeds” to keep themselves occupied. There’s no room for “great deeds” in today’s society. Remember Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger? He’s the guy who miraculously saved a plane full of people when he safely crash-landed US Airways Flight 1549 in the Hudson River in New York City back in 2009. He’s a hero, right? Sure he is. We should have songs and holidays and whatnot dedicated to him, but he doesn't. That was more than four years ago, and Kim Kardashian has done a lot of dumb-ass shit between now and then. So long, Sully.

Our heroes are disposable nowadays, so our society has a new saga, Candy Crush Saga, and it’s become the prevailing story of our lives.

More than 45 million people have played this highly addictive game, myself included, since it burst onto Facebook in April 2012. In November of the same year, it migrated on to the iPhone and then other smartphones on its way toward world domination.

My introduction to Candy Crush Saga was probably a lot like yours. That annoying Facebook friend of yours—the one who’d always send you cries for help with his/her Farmville farm—was now “inviting” you to play a new game. Perhaps your reaction was just like mine. Perhaps you thought yourself above this brightly colored bullshit. Perhaps you said to yourself, “I wouldn’t be caught dead playing that garbage.” Eventually, you succumbed. We all did.

If you’re not familiar with it, Candy Crush Saga is a puzzle game that involves matching up three or more candies of the same type in order to achieve certain goals to clear each level. I have no idea how many levels there are.

I’m currently on level 70, and it’s kicking my fucking ass.

There’s a storyline, too, if you can call it that. I guess that’s where the whole “saga”

business comes in. There’s a creepy little girl who you help navigate through this labyrinthine, confectionary world by conquering each challenge. Along the way she tries to help curious characters out of various jams, such as the sea monster of Lemonade Lake and the Easter Bunny of Easter Bunny Hills. There’s a creepy old dude, too. I’m not sure what his deal is.

The genius of the game doesn’t lie in its design, however. You get five “lives” to clear each level. If you’re unable to do so, you have to wait a set amount of time as your lives refill…or, you can just pay 99 cents to get a full complement of new ones. It’s kind of like how a drug pusher will give you just a taste of something good before you have to start paying.

Eventually, you’re out on the street giving blow jobs for crack. I haven’t yet heard of anyone giving head for Candy Crush lives, but I suspect that’s not too far off.

Judging from the game’s popularity, you’re probably well aware of this already. It’s believed that Candy Crush is played more than 600 million times per day, so, as is the case with masturbation, there are two types of people in the world: the ones who play Candy Crush, and the ones who lie about it.

I’m not sure why I started playing in the first place. I often find myself becoming addicted to things I originally despised.

Cigarettes, for one. I remember the first time I tried one, I thought it was the worst thing I ever did to myself. Years of smoking later, I realize that my initial assessment was correct. I just wish I didn’t look so damn cool when I was smoking them.

Candy Crush is healthier than smoking, I suppose, but it does just as much damage to my mental state. I’ve never been much good at handling frustration. It makes me really angry and irritable. If I were Bill Bixby, things that frustrate me would totally turn me into a big, green Lou Ferrigno.

Is that what draws people to this game?

That it confounds not only with its increasingly challenging levels but also draws you in only to deny you playing time? The saga of Candy Crush is still being written, but I get the feeling, when all is said and done, it won’t be too lengthy a tale.

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