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Dive into Sacramento & its Surrounding Areas

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Congratulations to local punk band The Secretions for continuing to make music for 25 years! Wow! I’m pretty sure that there is nothing I’ve done consistently for 25 years besides eat, drink, sleep and, well, all that basic kind of stuff. I mean, the closest thing I have going for me is that I’ve been driving for around 20 years, and doing graphic design for about 15. Other than that I can’t think of a single thing that I’ve done, at least by choice, for that long of a period of time. So shout out to The Secretions for being truly passionate about their music and keeping on course with their own signature style for a quarter of a century. We have a fun read on them starting on page 24 that our writer Justin Cox put together. It features several local musicians talking about the impact (and funny stories) that The Secretions have had on them over the years. In the spirit of things that have been around for a long time ... the California WorldFest is celebrating 20 years in 2016! With another killer lineup at the Nevada County Fairgrounds July 14 through 17, it made it hard to narrow down who we wanted to feature. But after some discussion and research, we decided to go with their Friday night headliner, Nahko and Medicine for the People. Our writer Robin Bacior talked with Nahko Bear over the phone last month and you can read about what he’s been up to—including what I found super fascinating: organizing a triathlon around Shasta Lake in September— in our feature story starting on page 20. Alright, in the time it took me to write this column, I’ve figured out one thing I’ve been doing for over 25 years: reading. So keep on keeping on ... Read or die. Enjoy issue #217, Melissa

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The Optimistic Pessimist After Work Can we all just agree that going to work every day isn’t really that tight? I understand that some people have convinced themselves that they’re “motivated” or “driven” or whatever bullshit cover letter keyword they’ve chosen to embrace. But typically, those people are driven by the purported rewards of work— money, esteem, endorsements on LinkedIn—with work itself being simply the means to those ends. “Loving” your job is the Stockholm Syndrome for those held captive by the capitalist system. For the rest of us, the burgeoning slacker class, work is a survival mechanism forced upon us by society. “BUT!” they always told us. “Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life.” First off, that’s bullshit. Make anything non-optional and you’re inevitably gonna hate doing it. Have you ever watched professional sports? Those dudes get paid actual millions of dollars to put on uniforms and play a game with other dudes who are all good at playing the same game. Their work is literally “play.” And those motherfuckers look like they hate it. Football players, I can almost understand; they sacrifice their bodies, and usually, a good part of their brain functionality for their “job.” But, I’m telling you: watch a baseball game, and half of the dudes out there look like they would rather be on the couch. And that’s because they would. Because when you’re seeing them on television, they’re at work. They may be wearing the same silly pants and playing with the same silly tools as the little league kids who pay for the privilege of playing baseball, but they’re at work. They have bosses and customers. Which means that shit sucks probably a lot of the time. And the list goes on. Professional musician? Sucks ass. Painter? Good luck not committing suicide. It’s like that old Chris Rock joke about imagining the hottest woman in the world and realizing that there’s some guy who’s tired of fucking her, only it’s not as funny because it’s your life. And that’s only for the lucky ones who get to do whatever their supposed passion is on a day-to-day basis. For most other people, a job is the thing you have to do in order to get enough money to maybe someday do something that you actually like once in a while. “BUT!” they also told us. “Work hard

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“It’s an insane roster of talent …” Local Artist Jose Di Gregorio Joins Los Angeles Agency H+ Creative

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Take one look at the homepage for Los Angelesbased agency H+ Creative (Hpluscreative. com) and your retinas will never be the same. Seriously, this is art porn, people. The various illustrations, GIF animations and artworks on display from H+ artists are out of this world. And if you look closely at the dozen-plus names on the roster of artists that the agency represents from all around the world, you’ll see Yoko Honda from Tokyo; Kidmograph from Buenos Aires; Low Bros from Berlin; oh, and who’s that there? Could that be the Sacramentobased artist Jose Di Gregorio? Yes, that’s right, the beloved local artist with a signature style of stop-you-in-your-tracks paintings and murals, recently announced his signing with the agency. “I couldn’t have been asked to join a better family than the one with H+ Creative,” Di Gregorio told Submerge of the partnership. “It’s an insane roster of talent, with each artist employing styles that blow my fucking mind.” The agency’s director, Hannah Stouffer (who is an amazing and well accomplished artist herself), told Submerge that she was originally connected with Di Gregorio through another internationally known artist with strong Sacramento ties whose name many Submerge readers will recognize. “I was first introduced to Jose’s work by a dear mutual friend, Skinner, who is also an artist with a history in Sacramento,” Stouffer said. “While I had been familiar with Jose’s work before this point, it encouraged me to reach out to Jose, because Skinner had spoken so highly of him.” Before starting the agency, Stouffer and Di Gregorio had worked together on various levels, but it wasn’t until the two interacted in person during last year’s international art fair Art Basel in Miami that they really connected. “We produced an event entitled IRIDESCENCE that brought a curated selection of ‘New Futurism’ artists out to exhibit during Art Basel and paint in the Wynwood District,” Stouffer said. “At the end the week, we held an exhibition

at The Shore Club in South Beach that Jose also participated in, and it was during this time that I got to interact with him in person for the first time. If you know Jose, you’re familiar with his energy. It was such a positive and radiant experience, and he was so genuine and eternally grateful for our efforts, that I knew I would want to continue working with him in the future. Starting the creative agency presented the perfect opportunity to engage with both Jose and his work on a more consistent, professional level, and it all just made sense.” Having worked on projects with companies ranging from Warner Bros. to Juxtapoz Magazine, American Express to Bonnaroo Music Festival, from Vans to Vice and more, with Stouffer at the helm, H+ Creative has the ability and connections to help get an already established artist like Di Gregorio get to that next level. “The basis of H+ Creative is to provide vibrantly executed experiences to our clients and collaborators,” Stouffer explained. “We pride ourselves on the deeply rooted network of talents we maintain in the creative industry and work directly with an array of the top international talents, representing them in their relationships with commercial clients.” Sounds rad, but what does that mean for our local dude? “With Jose, we are reaching out to larger clients that we feel would appreciate his touch and find the relationship to interact with his work beneficial to their company or brand,” she elaborated. “This could entail large outdoor installations, festivals or interior projects in addition to branded collateral, apparel or packaging. The possibilities with H+ Creative and the artists we represent are virtually endless. It’s all very exciting.” So check it out, Sacramento … Go see (and better yet, purchase!) Di Gregorio’s work locally this August at a two-person show with Kerry Cottle titled Vittu Saatana at Beatnik Gallery, located at 723 S Street in Sacramento. He’s about to take the international art scene by storm, so let’s be sure to show the local love, too. Visit Josedigregorio.com for more.

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1431 Del Paso Boulevard, Sacramento Words Nur Kausar • photos Melissa Welliver Situated on the triangular corner of Del Paso Boulevard and Arden Way like a shorter, rounder art deco version of the Flatiron Building, Sacramento restaurant Cask and Barrel gives off a funky vibe. The orange building once belonged to the restaurant Enotria, which last year transitioned into a catering/events company in partnership with Cask owner and chef Gabriel Glasier. Weddings and parties have ample indoor and outdoor space behind Cask and Barrel, but the front of the building is reserved for the restaurant. For happy hour, take a quick Lyft ride or hop on the Blue Line after work, because you only have from 5–6:30 p.m. Take your pick of the bar in the back of the room, the long and wide communal table directly in front of the bar or the plushy outdoor front patio seating for happy hour service. Given the place was empty at 5 p.m. on a Wednesday and it was more than 100 degrees outside, our party of four chose the communal table. A few things that catch the eye include small wooden barrels behind the bar holding drinks like the restaurant’s Old Fashioned with housemade whiskey. SubmergeMag.com

Before continuing I should probably mention that this is a serious meat and whiskey shop. For someone who loves menus, it was extremely difficult to put down the well-used booklet of 100 varieties of whiskey that are available to try in wee drams (half-ounce pours) or drams (oneounce pours). The 79-hour slow-cooked meats include everything from pork shoulder and sausages to beef brisket and turkey legs. The cocktails and food menu follow the seasons. This particular evening’s offerings showcased watermelon, strawberries, lavender and light IPAs. Back to reality and the happy hour menu, we settled on $6 daiquiris and strawberry margaritas, the $5 house-made whiskey, and $4 drafts of Jackrabbit Oatmeal Stout. And maybe a few other non-happy hour drinks, but I’ll keep this under $10 per person. The cocktails tasted tart and frothy, and not too sweet, which can sometimes be the case when ordering anything that pink. The fruity pastels of the cocktails dotted with lime slices sat in stark contrast to our smoky brown wee drams and stouts, but everything was worth trying. If you like whiskey, the happy hour includes a couple bucks off flights, which can range from around $15 to $30 for wee drams.

Our waiter was helpful in narrowing down a whiskey and explaining our happy hour food picks, which included coffee-braised pork tacos with strawberry salsa, fried deviled eggs, fried mixed pickles and chicken liver mousse with mulberry jam on sourdough. Each was $5 except for the tacos, which were $6 for two. Most items are locally sourced. A few meat items come from nearby farms, but Cask and Barrel strives to use Sacramento for all its produce and herbs. The tacos had a dark flavor that didn’t totally fit well with strawberry, though my husband, who also had a house scotch from a peated sherry cask to pair, loved them. The deviled eggs, with their whites lightly enclosed and fried in batter, tasted bright and vinegary, holding up well to the cocktails and whiskey. The only downside was the plate came with three halves. What happened to the other half of the second egg? The fried mixed pickles ended up being my favorite happy hour dish because of the mix of hefeweizen tempura-fried items. We tasted pickles, super juicy tomatoes, zucchini and green beans. Fried red tomatoes dipped in that bourbon hot sauce aioli should be a dish on their own. What a great way to showcase a Sacramento farm staple. Finally, the chicken liver mousse also lacked in amount, with three small toasts on a plate, but the dollops of mousse on top of jam on perfectly toasted sourdough was a great way to serve. The mousse needed to be slightly colder,

but was fluffy and light to the taste. What wasn’t on the happy hour menu but is totally worth getting over any of these $5 small plates: the pork belly with grilled watermelon for $12. The dish comes beautifully plated with large charred chunks of pork that are soft on the inside, shoestrings of cucumber and piles of pulverized cashews that stick to the watermelon for a unique flavor. On a hot day, when you don’t feel like doing your own grilling, order this dish. Several of the dishes coming out of the kitchen caught our attention, so I definitely want to give Cask and Barrel another shot. I’m looking forward to trying their meats and macaroni and cheese, as well as their desserts, made by pastry chef Kristel Flores, Glasier’s partner at the restaurant and their business, Chef and Baker Events and Catering. The chocolate fried pie with salted duck fat caramel sounds intense. If you can get a half-pound of ribs for $14, paired with a beer for $4, you have yourself a much happier hour.

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Scott Soriano is going to hate me for saying this but here goes: He is a local treasure. Sure, he has put out some great releases and anyone with two opposing thumbs and still breathing knows his taste is exceptional. However, it’s releases like the reissue of Sacramento band The Twinkeyz’s record Alpha Jerk that prove Sacramento had a fertile music scene dating well back to the '70s. Alpha Jerk suffered greatly from a shitty mastering job when it was released in 1979. Thankfully, ex-KDVS alumni and audiophile Karl Ikola worked alongside Twinkeyz member Donnie Jupiter on this remixed and remastered version. The end result is a delicious, psyche-warping platter way ahead of its time. If tracks like “Aliens In Our Midst” or the equally awkward “Cartoonland” don’t make you reach for the volume knob (to turn up, of course), perhaps a couple of Valiums and some red wine would help you settle into their state of mind. The pairing of Soriano and Ikola alone is worth the price of this limited edition vinyl. Tell ‘em Submerge sent you and don’t ask for a discount. This shit is golden. Do it now at Ss-records-sol-re-sol-records.myshopify.com. Do it!

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Sac Ladyfest’s Second Annual Music Festival Returns With Portions of Proceeds Benefitting Wind Youth Services • July 15–16 The second annual Sac Ladyfest is just around the corner, set for July 15–16 at Cafe Colonial, located at 3520 Stockton Boulevard in Sacramento. Ladyfests are annual non-profit events that take place all around the world. Organized mostly by women, they usually feature live bands, lecturers, spoken word, art and more. Sacramento’s very own grassroots version of Ladyfest launched last year to rave reviews, and organizers are excited to bring it back this summer. The two-day event will feature well over a dozen bands, many of them local, with quite a few touring in from out of town as well. Friday, July 15 performers include Chico’s Pink Bandana, Grass Valley’s Slutzville, Oakland’s Introflirt, plus locals Lights and Sirens, Spacewalker, Ghostplay, Apri Foolzz and Katmonkeys. Then on Saturday, July 16, you’ll get heavy doses of rad tunes from Australia’s Divide and Dissolve, San Francisco bands Queen Crescent and Quaaludes, Los Angeles groups Period Bomb and Trap Girl, plus locals Destroy Boys, The Bottom Feeders, Ani Maul and (Waning). It’s just $22 for a two-day pass, or $12 for individual days. The event kicks off at 6 p.m. each night and all ages are welcome. A portion of proceeds will go to Wind Youth Services, Sacramento’s only homeless youth center. Visit Sacladyfest.com or Facebook.com/sacladyfest to learn more and to hear a mixtape of Sac Ladyfest artists.

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Taco Fusions are Going Off in a Big Way at the First “Off the Grid” Soiree at Crocker Museum • July 19 As if the Crocker Museum didn’t already have enough things going on that were totally cool and worth every penny, the “Off the Grid” grand opening gathering is a midweek family-friendly event replete with special takes on everyone’s favorite dish dubbed taco fusions. Expect to experience tacos in a new light and find out what’s going to be on the menu by joining their event page. This four-hour event lasts from 5–9 p.m. and also features live music, myriad activities for kids and more. Tuesday has always been taco night and there could not be a better way to celebrate the only day of the week that has no feel (Seinfeld reference, sorry). Bring some cash and an empty belly to this event that is sure to become a Sacramento tradition. You heard it here first! Show off and RSVP at Facebook.com/offthegridsac.

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Go Go Godzilla with Blue Öyster Cult at Helwig Winery July 9

Although Blue Öyster Cult’s arena and stadium-filling days are over, as long as guitarist Buck Dharma and singer Eric Bloom are in the band, the cool quotient is still greater than any other living indie, metal or hard rock act. Nearly every band cites this group as an influence, and not because of megahits like “(Don’t Fear) The Reaper” and “Godzilla.” Their catalog features musical treasures dating back into the early ‘70s with their now-classic, self-titled album from 1972. As luck would have it, they’re playing the Helwig Winery in nearby Plymouth. It’s a Saturday night and you can even book a nearby hotel if you want to party with the big boys/girls. For those who need a musical history lesson, get Agents of Fortune (1976) or even Spectres (1977). Odds are, you will buy everything they have to offer, no new album needed. General admission tickets are $80, with the option to add a pre-show dinner and a band meet and greet. Get tickets and more info at Helwigwinery.com.

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Dropping in From Dizzying New Heights with Chasing Niagara at the Tower Theater July 12

ith plenty of rivers around for Northern Californians to engage in whitewater rafting or kayaking, this feature film will fit right in when it is screened for only one night at one of Sacramento's beloved local movie art houses. On this special occasion, kayak fans and extreme sports enthusiasts will get together to discuss kayaking tips, see some crazy action on film and, of course, partake in some free Red Bull (hint, hint). This isn’t your normal happy-go-lucky film where everyone smiles and each and every character succeeds. However, the film carries with it the underlying message we can all succeed and conquer even our darkest fears if we set our minds and bodies to the task. It also serves as a harrowing tale of whitewater kayaking with some hard lessons learned along the way. Without giving too much away, we caught up with kayak legend, Rafa Ortiz, to get the lowdown. The Submerge staff are afraid of heights (this writer included) and this movie, produced by Red Bull Media, doesn’t help squash those fears.

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Where do you find the inner strength to conquer such amazing feats? I find my strength in a process of concentration. Every time I’m above a drop, fear comes, along with negative thoughts. So if I can find that original motivation that has me sitting in my kayak, if I can focus on the rational idea of completing a successful descent, then I will clear my mind. My goal then is to find a concentrated, relaxed state of mind, which is hard to achieve with all the adrenaline. Are you married or have children? Surely a loved one must go through your mind when doing such stunts. I just got engaged earlier this year. Fernanda is an amazing woman who has supported my paddling career through every stage. Indeed, as I grow older, the more I consider my close loved ones when doing something dangerous. It's part of a maturity process. And I can’t even imagine yet what it will be like to have kids. But in the moment of concentration, right above a waterfall, it is crucial to clear your mind.

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Why is death a recurring theme in the movie? It wasn’t something planned. Death just happened to be a constant thing that kept appearing on every trip. Life versus death ended up being a theme throughout the whole movie. From the first line, “Water is life,” to the very final one, “What it means to truly be alive.”

Do you think of Jesse Sharpe [one of the first extreme kayakers who died in a waterfall accident] or do you erase your thoughts before taking on such a quest? I don’t actually think about him too much. Twenty-six years ago, extreme kayaking was in a very different stage in regards to waterfall descent. Plus, he went for a line down the very middle of the falls, which I consider a total gamble. Would you encourage others to try this sport? To try the sport? Absolutely, yes. Kayaking has changed my life and given me a unique perspective on our environment. The experience of interacting with everchanging water, making it down a river and through canyons that only a few have seen, along with a group of friends that you trust each other’s life to, makes kayaking the most special sport I’ve ever got into.

See Rafa Ortiz and a crew of the world's best whitewater paddlers in Chasing Niagara. The film screens in Sacramento for one night only at Tower Theatre on Tuesday, July 12, 2016 at 7:30 p.m.

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hiny objects. Whether it’s Cuban links, intricate feminine bracelets or the ring he put on it cause he liked it, everybody loves jewelry. Personal adornment is a cultural universal that spans the ages, and it means something different to every individual. For some, it’s a symbol of wealth, for others, a means of expression, and for others still, a sentimental reminder of a loved one. The jeweler’s studio, unlike the carefully constructed pieces it produces, is a place of chaos. Filled with raw materials strewn about— hand tools, power tools, scraps of metal—it’s a beautiful mess. Susan Rabinovitz, owner of Midtown’s Little Relics Art and Jewelry Gallery, finds peace and fulfillment in the disorder of her workshop. “I was self-taught up until a few years ago, and then I went and trained with masters at the Revere Academy in San Francisco, and got a master graduate certification,” says Rabinovitz. “That means I put in 700 hours with masters that taught me 14th Century goldsmithing techniques, stone setting, diamond grating and all that good stuff. I’m a pretty legit jeweler. I solder, I build things from raw materials … one of the things that sustains my business is the jewelry repair aspect of it. People may not be buying as much jewelry, but they’re definitely repairing their sentimental pieces.” Rabinovitz discloses that repair is probably about 75 percent of her shop’s income. When she’s not busily repairing her patron’s jewelry, she’s always creating something new. Says Rabinovitz, “I have a huge sketchbook, and in between repairs I’m constantly building something.” Jewelry making is simply in Rabinovitz’s DNA. “I’ve always made jewelry. Back when I was getting a B.A. in journalism, in order to pay for books, I actually made earrings for Nordstrom, way back in the day when they used to do Artists in Jewelry. When I moved up here,

I worked in the corporate world, still making jewelry, and then my job moved to another state. So I went back to tending bar at Streets of London. I took some time to figure things out, and I kept going back to jewelry. Jewelry’s always been a love of mine and I finally just pursued formal training,” declares Rabinovitz. Her kids hang out at the shop with her, and the love of making jewelry seems to run in the family. “When they bicker, I give them sheets of copper or sterling, and they get to go and literally hammer out their aggression, and you can see this look of euphoria come over their faces. Most of the textured metals here, my kids have done.” “I was researching art projects for my kids to do over the summer and came across Miro and Kandinsky. I got really inspired by their use of shapes and lines, so you’ll start seeing some of my newer pendants have been heavily influenced by those two abstract artists.” She’s also inspired by the architecture of Midtown. “There was this house over on Capitol, and it looked like a ship with a perfectly round porthole. They were remodeling it, and I was walking my dog. I looked up, and there was this screen across the round window, and so I made a round pendant with a screen in it and put floating gemstones in it.” I asked Rabinovitz about her jewelry making process and what tools of the trade she employs to create new work. “Some of the layering projects I do, I hand cut with a saw, and if I’m making things rounded, I use a hammer and a doming block, which is like a dimpled

cube. I use the divots of that to help create the roundness. I might use a power tool to create holes, or pierce it to put in a bale. I do a lot of fire. Torch work, solder and all that good stuff. The hammers I use primarily are a chasing hammer and the planishing hammer.” She continues, “Right now I’m using a lot of 14 karat gold and sterling silver, and I also use a lot of copper in my projects, depending on what style or collection I’m doing. Because I’m a graduate of Revere Academy, I’m able to have a lot of connections to ethical sources for stones and for metals. So I know that most of my stones come from the United States or U.S. traders, and a lot of the suppliers are either green, ethical or both. Ethical meaning there’s no child labor, blood or trading for weapons. A lot of my semi-precious stones like jasper are American-mined and cut.” This isn’t something that she really markets, but she does share it with people who are eyeballing or purchasing her pieces in the gallery. She explains, “It’s really hard nowadays to get any gemstones that are considered the blood or military-traded stones. Once industry miners pull the rocks from the soil, they have a serial number added to them, and they’re tracked from the dirt to the cutters.” Some of her favorite stones to work with include jasper (her dog is named Jasper), blue zircon and blue topaz. Only local artists have pieces in the gallery, with the exception of one that Rabinowitz used to serve a lot of Guinness to at Streets of London. “My mission as a Midtown business owner is to keep it local.”

Although there are some pricier pieces in the gallery, it’s also Rabinovitz’s goal to curate gifts under $50, so that people on their lunch break can walk over and purchase something that’s handmade locally by a local artist. Some of the artists live just a few blocks away from the shop. “One of my prerequisites to show work in my shop is you have to be nice,” she laughs. “I live in the neighborhood where my shop is, and it’s kind of embarrassing if someone showing work in my shop is less than approachable or rude to my neighbors.” Rabinovitz’s upcoming July art show will feature herself, and she wanted to explain why. “I’ve always had featured artists, and have helped a lot of artist get murals, and helped to catapult their careers, which I love. I want to see my fellow neighbors succeed. So, it’s also my birthday month, and I said, screw it! I’m going to feature myself! This has pushed me to create a lot of work, and I’m super stoked about it. “My favorite show every year is the holiday show, which is a group show. The artists come up with these amazingly giftable pieces that are under $50. It’s always very amazing to see their creativity and scaling down from mediums they’re normally working with,” she smiles. “What I love about owning a business in Midtown is that people want to see you succeed. They’ll come in and buy a $10 item to be supportive, especially other local small business owners. The word of mouth is amazing.” She loves supporting other local businesses in turn— The Federalist, Dad’s Kitchen, Old Ironsides and Tres Hermanas are some of her favorites. “I love how diverse this community is, how amazingly eclectic it is,” concludes Rabinovitz. “It makes my heart happy to see people expressing themselves and being loving toward each other. That freedom of expression is one of the top reasons we’ve stayed in Midtown and decided to raise our kids here.”

“I love how diverse this community is, how amazingly eclectic it is. It makes my heart happy to see people expressing themselves and being loving toward each other. That freedom of expression is one of the top reasons we’ve stayed in Midtown and decided to raise our kids here.” – Little Relics owner Susan Rabinovitz on being a Midtown business owner.

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Nahko and Medicine For The People’s Nahko Bear Talks Change Through Music Words Robin Bacior

s California WorldFest celebrates its 20th year, the festival has maintained its promise from the beginning to provide music that connects us all. WorldFest isn’t just an ordinary festival; there’s a strong commitment to providing a quality lineup and environment that brings about a level of palpable community, and a positivity that feels downright progressive. With that framework in mind, Nahko and Medicine for the People serve as a perfect addition to this year’s roster and one of the headliners to boot. The frontman and heart of the project, Nahko Bear, creates music that’s two-in-one; the bones of the songs are easy listening, a mesh of light-acoustic melodies, hip-hop vocal delivery, driving horns and peppy drums, all falling under the banner of world-fused jam-rock. But lyrically, Bear discusses everything from confronting his father’s murderer (“San Quentin”) to his mother’s subjection to human-trafficking, leading to his own birth (“So Thankful”). The two styles might seem dichotomous, but in truth the result is the creation of an open,

honestly raw performance, creating a change in audiences that can lead to a visibly healing experience. “It’s very obvious to me, I can watch people change,” Bear said. “There’s something about that exchange that continues to transform people, it’s always a different experience but there’s still weight to it.” This wasn’t how it started though. In fact, it wasn’t something Bear had any intention to start. Bear grew up in Portland, Oregon, and moved to Los Angeles at the end of his teens, spending time in Hawaii on-and-off, with no plans to fully pursue music. “It kind of started on it’s own,” Bear said. “I was in and out of doing some basic labor work, playing open mics, once in a while putting on my own show, sort of fine tuning. Never was there an intention to actually be a band. I like to travel, sometimes I’d travel the states and during the winter I’d come back and work on [a] farm. I began to realize the music was taking a life of its own and became a stronger calling.” From that calling came the creation of Dark

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As Night, a collection of heartfelt, upbeat tunes that spread like wildfire. There seemed to be an instant audience surrounding the music, known as the “tribe.” That strong community support took Bear’s music to an international level. The album hit No. 4 on Billboard’s Top New Alternative Album Chart and No. 7 in Australia on Triple-J’s Top 10 Roots Albums of 2013. All this hype paved a whirlwind path to recognition, bringing the band to festivals and stages around the world, opening for top acts like Michael Franti and Trevor Hall. Three years later, Nahko and Medicine for the People have followed up that success with their newest record, Hoka. The music continues to delve into a stronger signature groove; less acoustic and more full-electric throttle, deep bass-lines, ska-like driving horns and Bear dodging between quick hip-hop verse-delivery into sing-along choruses. The album pulls in guest appearances from Xavier Rudd, the Portland-based trio Joseph and Zella Day. Songs like “The Wolves Have Returned” and “It Is Written” stand out as more fleshed out, anthemic

songs, footprints of The Medicine Tribe’s growth as a band. Overall, there’s something that just feels bigger. That comes not only from the instrumental high energy and group harmonies, but from the messages themselves. Lyrically, Bear continues not only to confront his own struggles, but to acknowledge greater societal struggles. The word “hoka” is a Lakota word meaning “call to action,” a cry before going into battle. Bear’s turned that sentiment into making necessary change; the drive to not only recognize a need, but do something about it. “[Music]’s a vehicle that I use at the full throttle to do both those things,” Bear said. “It’s pretty fun.”

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With the release of the single, “Make a Change” and the Make a Change Tour in spring, the band began releasing short videos of tangible ways to help the environment, one being horn player Max Ribner explaining how the band tries to minimize their waste on tour with reusable bags and cups. “I’m a very huge supporter of activism, artists that stay at the forefront of being involved in whatever political, environmental or social aspects of work,” Bear said. “It is a lifestyle, it’s a very strong hand in this path.” That involvement hit a more national level recently when the band opened for a Bernie Sanders rally in San Diego. “Bernie Sanders was finally the first person to inspire so many young people including myself to actually back a politician up,” Bear said. “There’s been a lot of kindling if you will, added to the fire because of [him]. I’m constantly inspired by people, progressive movements, who continue to work the tireless hours to preserve and protect and look towards a time where justice is served.” That justice comes from Bear going beyond his work as a musician, using a hands-on approach, and “constantly working in a very personal way to go beyond the stage,” said Bear. “I work for a handful of different organizations in the States, some of them

focus on climate change, some focus on empowerment, some focus on cultural preservation,” Bear said. “At the moment I’m working on a project in September that I’ve been facilitating with a tribe in Northern California for, I guess you would say a triathlon, to raise awareness around Northern California’s watershed and the returning of traditional salmon to those rivers.” The tribe is the Winnemem Wintu, and the triathlon is a two-day run, two-day bike ride, two-day paddle and four-day horseback ride around Shasta Lake. Bear will be creating a documentary surrounding the event. “I’m pretty excited about it because I’m finally getting to flex my Rolodex of activists and be able to help this particular tribe,” Bear said. “The very foundation of it is a human issue. What happens down river is a result of what happens up river. Sometimes yeah, I play music, but I’m constantly working with things on the ground.”

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Chrome Ghost Are Maleficently Melodic on their Debut Album Words Andy Garcia

he heretic’s fork was a medieval torture device. It looked like a double-ended barbecue fork with a leather strap around the center. The points were placed under a person’s chin and against their sternum, with the strap fastened tightly around the victim’s neck. It forced confessions from people who would not have otherwise confessed. The grim, simple image of a heretic’s fork adorns the cover of Roseville band Chrome Ghost’s first album, Choir of the Low Spirits. “They would hang you upside down by your feet, and you couldn’t move your head. If you moved your head, it would pierce your flesh in either direction,” explains Jake Kilgore, guitarist for Chrome Ghost. “It’s super iconic when you turn it into just a solid color, and it’s menacing, but you don’t really know what it is. As cool as upside-down crosses are, that’s not really what we’re going for. A weird torture device laid over pink flowers is much more our speed,” he elaborates.

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Chrome Ghost is a three-piece, rounded out with Cole Thompson on bass and Jacob Hurst on drums. The eight-song tape will sit comfortably on your coffee table, alongside your bong and the liner notes to that Baroness album on your turntable. Or in your digital music library, perhaps on a playlist you set aside for driving or going to the gym/420. Some of the tags used to describe the album on its Bandcamp page include “sludge” and “pop.” The band is from Roseville. They all live there. They don’t live in the same house or anything, but they all live there, and they grew up there. I didn’t bother asking them when they plan on moving downtown, even though I thought that. I hate that I think that. Thompson, Hurst and Kilgore have been playing together as Chrome Ghost for about a year. They wrote a rockin’ record, and they really just want to get in the van and go. You should give the record a listen on their Bandcamp, or purchase the cassette from them at their show on July 15. It’s at Starlite Lounge.

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When did you guys start? Jake Kilgore: I started the band almost a year ago with Jacob. I was living in L.A., and I moved back up here and hooked up with Jacob. I had a bunch of songs written, and we’ve been rearranging and reworking those songs. Cole Thompson: I’ve been playing bass for about a month. JK: The majority of the stuff was written in pieces at my terrible apartment in L.A. My original plan was to make all the drums digitally, like on Ableton or something, and just make the album that way. It would have been so stupid. Jacob was in this hardcore band in Roseville called Dive, but they broke up and now we‘re playing.

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he Secretions are explicit in their support of the local punk scene, and front-and-center to that support has been an openness to the bands that have come up in their wake—many of which feature members who weren’t even born when The Secretions formed in the early ‘90s. They are a firmly lodged staple in the Sacramento music scene, and their impact can be felt at venues all across the city on any given night. As you’ll see, those bands cherish The Secretions, not only as musicians, but as humans. The Secretions will be celebrating their 25th anniversary on July 9 starting at 6 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre on Stockton Boulevard. There is a $10–$20 sliding-scale donation and all proceeds will go to the Pit Bull Socialization and Obedience Crew in Sacramento. I reached out to some locals who have been close to The Secretions over the years to get a feel for the band’s influence. I’ve stitched together those stories (which run the gamut from hilarious to heartwarming) in the following pages, with some thoughts and memories from the band’s drummer, Danny Secretion, weaved in.

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David Lindsay, guitarist for The O’Mulligans I first saw them perform at their 10-year anniversary show at Capitol Garage when I was 15. I knew that playing music with my friends was all I wanted to do. It’s still all I want to do. Over the years, I’ve been lucky enough to have my own band share the stage with Danny, Mickie [Rat, bass/vocals] and Paul [Filthy, guitar] numerous times and am lucky to have them as my peers, even though I still consider them my personal rock ‘n’ roll heroes. I’m almost 30 now, and I’m pretty sure I play it off quite cool in front of them, but I’m still a huge fan and I still aspire to be like them. The Secretions are one of the greatest bands to come out of Sacramento, and I can’t wait to see them continue for hopefully another 25 years. To this day, I know that they secrete and I suck. Danny Secretion on how things have changed: Twenty-five years ago, we knew all the other punk bands that were playing in Sacramento. Now, so many more young people are playing. Some bands have people that aren’t even in high school. That’s so cool. They’re out there playing and booking shows. Juniors in high school are asking us for advice on touring.

Jordan Stephen, vocalist/guitarist for Pilgrim Last summer, our good friends Simpl3Jack booked their “final” show at Cafe Colonial and asked my band and The Secretions to be a part of it. When they got on stage, The Secretions ripped through the entirety of the Ramones’ second album, Leave Home, as a tribute to Simpl3Jack heading off to college (even going so far as to replace the “Gabba Gabba Hey!” with a chant of “Simple Simple Jack!). To see a band that had been around since before I was born humbly, and sometimes hilariously, trudge through an album of songs they had just learned to pay tribute to a couple of kids was amazing and completely inspiring. Without Danny and The Secretions, I might not have a place in any of the Sac music scene, but luckily, I do. And I’m eternally grateful that I do.

Liz Salmi, drummer for Luckie Strike (1997–2001) One of my favorite things about hanging out with and being on tour with The Secretions is that no one in the band had a bad attitude. All of the people in my band self-identified as being a bunch of nerds, and The Secretions were always nice to us and fun to be with. To save space on tour, Luckie Strike and The Secretions shared gear. As drummers, Danny Secretion and I shared a drum set. He sang in his band, and I didn’t. However, if The Secretions performed before us, Danny’s microphone would sometimes be left next to the drum set. Having a microphone is a rare treat for a drummer, and I always felt empowered to say things into the microphone during a show … If Danny could do it, I could too, and no one could stop me.

Charles Albright, guitarist for RAD I was at Rio Americano High School when The Secretions played there in spring of ‘98. They set up and began to play. A crowd of jocks in the distance started lobbing insults and rocks. Danny said, “Shouldn’t you guys be at football practice?” More insults, more rocks. They went into a song and Mickie yells, “Sorry we don’t sound like NOFX, motherfuckers!” Pretty soon an administrator appeared, pulled the plug and they were escorted off campus by police. One of the punkest things I have ever seen.

Brian Faucett (aka Brian Hanover), owner of Revolution Ink and vocalist/guitarist for Hanover Saints You’d think after 25 years there would be nothing left to Secrete with these guys, but you’d be wrong.

Danny Secretion on the story you just read: That’s all true. We took the afternoon off work to go do that, and got kicked off of a high school. Bands that played the next two years had to sign a contract saying they didn’t know us.

Rachel Hanna, singer for The Bar Fly Effect I got to get up on stage with The Secretions at Danny’s birthday bash in like 2013. It was a Ramones themed show, and he personally asked me if I’d sing a song with them. The guys are so much fun and so accepting and loving of everyone in the scene, I can’t imagine life without knowing them.

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Danny Secretion on booking bands from tours past: The 25th Anniversary show is going to be a show that you’re never going to see again. The Community and The Secretions are the only bands that play regularly. I don’t know if Final Summation or Social Concern are ever going to play again. Last time Ashtray played was two years ago. Trying to get [some bands] back together can be like opening old wounds among the band members. Maybe there’s a reason they broke up. All these feelings are going to come to the forefront. Me being a big crybaby, I’m probably going to be bawling the whole night, but in a good way. We want to celebrate this great trip that music has taken us on.

Around 2000–2003, most punk bands in Sacramento were fairly aggressive and politicized, or at least the bands I tended to follow. I wouldn’t go on to see them much until around 2006–2007, when I ran shows at the Javalounge on 16th Street. These interactions, as well as the cooperative booking endeavors I would work on with them at The Hub, and later at Cafe Colonial, are really what showed me what these folks were made of. They strove to create opportunities for younger bands to gain experience, network and most importantly, play in a safe space. They were, and continue to be, the gateway drug to punk in Sacramento. continued on page 26

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Danny Secretion on the annual Fuck Cancer shows: Prior to my father’s death I was raising money for The American Cancer Society. When I lost my father to cancer, I pursued it more aggressively. I’m exhausted after those shows, but I go to bed with a smile on my soul. They’re therapeutic. I don’t want to just say, “Oh, cancer is bad.” I want to say “Fuck Cancer.” I’ve got anger in that.

Dal Basi, owner of Phono Select Records The Secretions were one of the earliest bands I became friends with after moving to Sacramento in the early ‘90s. They blew me away with their limitless energy and buzz-saw rock ‘n’ roll, Ramones-inspired punk-roll blitzkrieg. To this day they continue to rock like a punk rock ‘n’ roll juggernaut. Every time I see them live I leave with a smile on my face. How many bands have stayed continuously good after 20-plus years? What they do for local music deserves our respect. So, members past and present, thanks for the years of great memories, friendship and most of all, the rock ‘n’ roll! Danny Secretion on the band’s “mentorship role”: We can’t take any credit. If bands come to me for advice, I’m always willing to give it. The thing about being in this scene for so long is you see the people when they’re 14. A lot these kids’ first shows were Secretions shows because they felt safe and went on and developed their own bands. If we meant a lot to them, we succeeded.

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The Secretions took us under their wing very early on and really became like big brothers. We could go to them for advice on how to play out-oftown shows and how to get merch made, but even how to handle lifechanging events of the good and bad variety. They were also there for advice on life changing in general and how to handle it in a positive way. When our guitarist at the time, John Powell, sadly decided to take his life at 19, Danny and Mickie were the first two people at my house to make sure Bear [Williams, guitar] and I were OK. I’ve come to find that a lot of kids who gravitate to punk rock (the ones who don’t have a close friend or relative to hold their hand) are kids who think they are weird, or nerds, or get bullied … whatever. Outcasts of various degrees. Once in the scene and going to shows, sometimes the same level of bullying from the “normal” world looms its ugly head and can make an already rejected person feel even more rejected. A band like The Secretions mean what they say and make it OK to be who you are, no matter how weird. Oh, you like wrestling and punk rock and horror movies but you also have a secret fascination with eating at every In-nOut Burger in America? Cool, come out to a show and make some new friends so you have someone to go with you next time. THAT is what a Secretions show is like. Anger and attitude and violence all have their place in punk rock, but the lovable geeky punks like Joey Ramone or a young Billie Joe Armstrong carve out an area for the not-so-angry, but still displaced. You’ll find songs to circle-pit to, songs to mosh to, songs to pogo to, songs to sing along with, songs to simply stand there and bob your head to, ALL at a Secretions show. There is literally something for everyone looking to have a good time. They were inspired by bands like The Ramones and The Misfits, both of whom have spawned generations of bands, and I think that helps build a bridge in seeing how they did the same thing. I know people as young as 12 and as old as 70 that know who The Secretions are. I know people in countries all over the world who know who The Secretions are. That’s insane! But it’s extremely easy to understand. They take what they do seriously, but they don’t take themselves seriously. They are confident in who they are or have come to be, but they keep any amount of shitty ego in check. They have always been humble and happy to help any up-and-coming punk band, so long as a mutual respect was upheld, which isn’t too much to ask. They write funny songs, but involve themselves with serious causes. They always seem to find a perfect balance in making something ugly beautiful, or something sad funny in a needed way. I owe them a great deal of thanks and still, after almost 20 years, I feel incapable of finding the right way to say thank you. I hope they know it [has] all meant something, and it [has] never been taken for granted. There are stories, rumors, legacies, lore and so on, which is why they whave such a staying Celebrate 25 years of local punk rock at The Secretions 25th Anniversary Extravaganza power, and we as a scene and July 9 at the Colonial Theater, located at 3522 a city are lucky to have them. Justin Cox plays guitar and sings for The Polyorchids, a local band who looks up to The Secretions like those featured above.

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ArtMix: Reggae w/ King Hopeton DJ Hype and More Crocker Art Museum 5 p.m.

Pitbull Prince Royce, Farruko Sleep Train Arena 6 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino The Wiz Kid, 10 p.m. Sacramento Bike Kitchen 10th Anniversary Party w/ The Nickel Slots, 50-Watt Heavy, The Brangs, 6 p.m. Shine The Neighbors, Logan Magness, 8 p.m. Sophia’s Thai Kitchen The Lique, Tha Dirt Feelin’, 9 p.m. Starlite Lounge Falls of Rauros, Wayfarer, Modern Man, Chronaexus, 8 p.m. Swabbies on the River Groove Thang, 1 p.m.; Dana Moret & Mr. December, 5:30 p.m. Thunder Valley Casino Resort Diana Ross, 8 p.m.; Cover Me Badd, 9:30 p.m. Torch Club Folk Family Revival, 5:30 p.m.; Josh Hoyer & Soul Colossal, 9 p.m. Toyota Amphitheatre G-Eazy, Logic, YG, Yo Gotti, 6:30 p.m. Yolo Brewing Co. Serf and James, 6 p.m.

7.10 sunday

Berryessa Brewing Co. Twilight Drifters, 3 p.m. Blue Lamp Sickgang, Ar West, Dubbiossi, The Truth, The Nugget King, The Fharmacy Family and More, 8 p.m. Cache Creek Casino Los Muecas, 5 p.m. Cafe Colonial Sarchasm, The Unending Thread, Destroy Boys, Mallard, 8 p.m. Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 9 p.m. Carmichael Park Carmichael Kiwanis Band, 5 p.m. Christ Community Church (Carmichael) The African Children’s Choir Concert, 9 & 10:45 a.m. Crocker Art Museum Classical Concert: Brennen Milton and Michael Dale, 3 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m. Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 8:30 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Debbie Frasier, 3 p.m. Press Club Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Jackson Michelson, Colleen Heauser, 1 p.m. Sleep Train Arena Pitbull, Prince Royce, Farruko, 6 p.m. Swabbies on the River Departure, 2:30 p.m. Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Front the Band, 8 p.m.

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Blue Lamp The Dickies, The Queers, The Moans, 8 p.m. Cal Expo California State Fair: Chaka Khan, 8 p.m. The Colony Noise Excursion III feat. Xome, Liver Cancer, Breakdancing Ronald Reagan, Richard Kammerman, Anime Love Hotel, Aunt’s Analog, Mysterious Mutilations, Instagon, 8 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m. LowBrau Motown on Monday’s w/ DJ Epik, 9 p.m. Luna’s Cafe Nebraska Mondays hosted by Ross Hammond, 7:30 p.m.

7.12 Tuesday

Community Center Theater Brit Floyd: The World’s Greatest Pink Floyd Show, 8 p.m. Crest Theatre Todrick Hall: Straight Outta Oz, 6:30 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Dive Bar Mondei, 9:30 p.m. Harlow’s Thrive, 7 p.m. Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m. Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m. Pine Cove Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Rock On! Live Band Karaoke, 8:30 p.m. Torch Club Bill Mylar, 5:30 p.m.; Michael Ray, 8 p.m.

7.13 wednesday

Bar 101 Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. Cal Expo California State Fair: Tower of Power, 8 p.m. Club Car The Double Shots, 7:30 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Fox & Goose DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m. Goldfield Maggie Rose, 7 p.m. Harlow’s Jeff Austin Band, 8 p.m. Harveys Lake Tahoe James Taylor, 7:30 p.m. Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub The Alpha Complex, Thunderchief, Steve Mahoney Band, 8 p.m. Torch Club Singer Songwriter Showcase In the Round w/ Gavin Caanan, Jessica Malone, Kevin Seconds, Grub Dog, 5:30 p.m.; Matt Rainey, Dippin Sauce, 9 p.m. Toyota Amphitheatre Dixie Chicks, Anderson East, Josh Herbert, 6:30 p.m.

7.14 Thursday

Ace of Spades Uncle Kracker, 7 p.m. Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. Badlands Mikey Lion, Bengal, 10 p.m. Blue Lamp Solanum Thrash, West Coast Fury, Iron Assault, Paralysis, 8 p.m. Cal Expo California State Fair: Parmalee, 8 p.m. Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 10 p.m. Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m. The Colony I Set My Friends On Fire, Roots Like Mountains, Alive Alone, Jordan Blake, Eternal Projections, Lift My Fear, 8 p.m. Crocker Art Museum ArtMix: Reggae w/ King Hopeton, DJ Hype and More, 5 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Steve McLane, 8 p.m. Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m. Mix DJ Eddie Edul, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m. Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m. Owl Club Open Mic, 8 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Kenny Frye, 9:30 p.m. Press Club Supersonic Dragonwagon, Anglerfish, 8 p.m. Shine Sac’s Coolest Jazz Jam, 8 p.m. Starlite Lounge Dragged Into Sunlight, Primitive Man, Cult Leader, 8 p.m. Torch Club X Trio, 5:30 p.m.; Marshall House Project, 9 p.m. Village Park Fair Oaks Concerts in the Park: Bob Ringwald and the Fulton St. Band, 6:30 p.m.

7.15 FRIDAY

Berryessa Brewing Co. Mike Justice Band, 5 p.m. The Boardwalk The Plot in You, Erra, Sylar, Invent Animate, Colossal Dream, Petroglyphs, 6 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Sac Ladyfest: Pink Bandana, Slutzville, Lights and Sirens, Spacewalker, April Foolzz, Introflirt, The Katmonkeys, Ghostplay, 6 p.m. Cal Expo California State Fair: Creedence Clearwater Revisited, 8 p.m. Capitol Garage Fyah Fridays w/ DJ Jaytwo, 10 p.m. Cesar Chavez Plaza Concerts in the Park: Drop Dead Red, Hans! and the Hot Mess, PointDexter, Soft Science, DJ Zephyr, 5 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Thick Soup, Rich Driver, 9 p.m. Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m. Gold Country Lanes (Sutter Creek) C.T. Locke: DJ, Sing & Dance, 6:30 p.m. Harlow’s Vienna Teng, 5:30 p.m.; Abney Park, 9:30 p.m. Harveys Lake Tahoe Sting, Peter Gabriel, 7 p.m. Mix DJ Slick D, 9 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. Old Ironsides Thunderchief, The Electric Arrows, Ricky Wayne Garrett, 9 p.m. The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Elements, DJ Billy Lane, 9:30 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Take Out, 10 p.m. Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Ranell Carpenter, 4 p.m.; Nathan Owens Band, 9:30 p.m. Shine Miss Mouth Peace and Special Guests, 8 p.m. Starlite Lounge Swamp Witch, Chrome Ghost and More, 8 p.m. Swabbies on the River 3rd Friday Reggae w/ Mystic Roots & Urbanfire, 6 p.m. Thunder Valley Casino Resort Rick Springfield, .38 Special, The Romantics, 6:30 p.m. Torch Club Pailer & Fratis, 5:30 p.m.; Joy & Madness, 9 p.m.

7.16 Saturday

Ace of Spades Melanie Martinez, 7 p.m. (Sold Out) Berryessa Brewing Co. MAU, 3 p.m. Blue Lamp Naked Aggression, Ssyndrom, Escapement, Mike Hawks Dishonorable Discharge, 8 p.m. The Boardwalk Sherwood, Tyson Motsenbocker, Fialta, 6 p.m. Cache Creek Casino The 5th Dimension, 8 p.m. Cafe Colonial Sac Ladyfest: Destroy

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Vivian Lee Quartet Shine 8 p.m.

Boys, Divide and Dissolve, The Bottom Feeders, Trap Girl, Period Bomb, (Waning), Queen Crescent, Ani Maul, Quaaludes, 6 p.m. Capitol Garage Feel Good Saturday’s w/ DJ Epik, 10 p.m. Carmichael Park Latin Touch, 6:30 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Adam Varona, Noah Nelson, Sami Joe, 9 p.m. Harlow’s Slaid Cleaves, 5:30 p.m.; Midnight Players, 9:30 p.m. Hideaway Bar & Grill Mighty Tiki’s Mighty Dance Party w/ MC Ham, 9 p.m. KBAR Z Rokk, 9 p.m. Luna’s Cafe Singer Songwriter Open Mic, 4 p.m.; Ghost Dance Radio, Steve March Duo, 8:30 p.m. Mix DJ Eddie Edul, 9 p.m. MontBleu Resort Casino Boz Scaggs, 7 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m. Old Ironsides Lipstick! w/ Shaun Slaughter & Roger Carpio, 9 p.m. The Park Ultra Lounge DJ Scene, 9:30 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Spazmatics, 10 p.m. Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Nathan Owens Band, 10 p.m. Shine Vivian Lee Quartet, 8 p.m. Starlite Lounge Point of No Return, No Genre and More, 8 p.m. Swabbies on the River Skid Roses, The Foresocks, 2 p.m. Third Space Pomegranate, 5:30 p.m.; Andy Santana, 9 p.m. Thunder Valley Casino Resort Charlie Wilson, After 7, Solero, 7 p.m.

7.09 Artwork by David King & Jamil Hellu Second Saturday Reception Jon Stevenson Gallery 6 p.m.

David Studebaker Punchline Comedy Club 8 p.m. Vernon Street Town Square (Roseville) Concerts on the Square: Swift Country, 7:30 p.m.

Party, Dead Dads, 8 p.m. Cal Expo California State Fair: Styx, 8 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Harlow’s Culture Shock World, Inferno Friendship Society, 7 p.m. Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m. LowBrau Motown on Monday’s w/ DJ Epik, 9 p.m. Luna’s Cafe Nebraska Mondays hosted by Ross Hammond, 7:30 p.m.

7.17 Sunday

Blue Lamp DaRealWordSound, Forcee the Kid, The Philharmonik and More, 8 p.m. Cache Creek Casino Susan Tse, Joseph Mok, 1 & 4 p.m. Cal Expo California State Fair: Dwight Yoakam, 8 p.m. Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 9 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m. Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 8:30 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Catfish Copeland, 3 p.m. Press Club Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Summer Schappell, 1 p.m. Red Museum Sunmonks, Separate Spines, Moe Meguro, 8:30 p.m. Starlite Lounge Dalek, Attalla, Trapped Within Burning Machinery, Colombian Necktie, World End Man, Battle Hag and More, 3 p.m. Swabbies on the River Cripple Creek, 2 p.m. Thunder Valley Casino Resort Boston, 7 p.m. Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Front the Band, 8 p.m.

Comedy Cal Expo California State Fair: Sebastian Maniscalco, July 10, 8 p.m. Laguna Town Hall Comedy Under the Stars: Chicago Steve Barkley, July 15, 8 p.m. Laughs Unlimited Comedy Open Mic Showcase, July 5, 8 p.m. Troy Nelson’s Benefit for The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation w/ Ellis Rodriguez, Steph Garcia, Lance Woods, DJ Sandhu, July 7, 7 p.m. All Ages Family Show feat. Justin Rivera, July 10, 1 p.m. Brad Bonar Jr. feat. Sterling Scott, July 8 - 10, Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Derek Richards feat. Mike Betancourt, July 15 - 17, Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

7.18

B Street Theatre Mainstage Series: Clever Little Lies, Through July 31 B3 Series: Constellations, Through July 30 Broadway & 3rd Avenue GATHER: Oak Park, July 14, 5 p.m. Blue Cue Bar Bingo, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m. Blue Line Arts Gallery Light Play, Through July 9 The Impression: A Print Exhibition, Through July 9 The Boxing Donkey Trivia Night, every Tuesday, 8 p.m. Cal Expo CA State Fair: Best of California Brewfest, July 16, 2 p.m. Capitol Garage Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m. Crest Theatre 12th Annual Sacramento Japanese Film Festival, July 15 - 17 Crocker Art Museum Expression of Ink and Water: Student and Community Exhibition, Through Sept. 4 2016 High School Clean Air Contest, Through Sept. 4 Little Dreams in Glass and Metal: Enameling in America 1920 to the Present, Through Sept. 11 Ourselves Through the Lens: Photography from the Ramer Collection, Through Oct. 23 Exotic Plants Terrarium Workshop, July 9, 12 p.m. Fox & Goose Pub Quiz, Tuesday’s, 7 p.m. The Grand Ballroom 14th Annual Let Them Eat Cake, July 14, 5:30 p.m. Harris Center for the Arts El Dorado Musical Theatre: Disney’s Alice in Wonderland Jr., July 8 - 17 Historic Old Folsom Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Allie Yada Presents: TRUMP’D, July 13, 8 p.m. Ooley Theater Comedy Night at the Ooley, every Thursday, 8 p.m. Punchline Comedy Club Clean(ish) Comedy w/ David Studebaker, July 6, 8 p.m. Bobby Slayton, July 7 - 10, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. New Faces Showcase w/ Raj Dutta and Guests, July 13, 8 p.m. Gary Owen, July 14 - 17, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Sacramento Comedy Spot Open Mic, Sunday’s and Monday’s, 8 p.m. Improv Lab, Harold Night & Gordon Teams, Wednesday’s, 7 - 10 p.m. Cage Match & Improv Jam, Thursday’s, 8 - 10 p.m. Anti-Cooperation League, Saturday’s, 9 p.m. Tommy T’s Honest John, July 8 - 10 DeRay Davis, July 15 - 17

Misc. 1801 L Street Sacramento Bastille Day Waiters’ Race and Street Festival, July 10, 3 p.m. 20th Street (Between J and K) Midtown Farmers Market, every Saturday, 8 a.m.

Luna’s Cafe Open Mic Comedy Hosted by Jaime Fernandez, every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. Best of Open Mic w/ Jaime Fernandez & Mike Cella, July 6, 8 p.m.

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Jon Stevenson Gallery Artwork by David King & Jamil Hellu, Show Runs Through July 30; Second Saturday Reception, July 9, 6 p.m. Kupros Craft House Trivia with Triviology 101, Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Laughs Unimited You Are Greater Than Your Bruises: An Intimate Conversation with Dr. Camelia Straughn, July 14, 7 p.m. The Big Show: Music, Comedy & Poetry, July 14, 8:30 p.m. Luna’s Cafe Poetry Unplugged, every Thursday, 8 p.m. Verte Fee Caberet: Burlesque, Comedy, Music, Dance and More, July 9, 8 p.m. Sac Unified Poetry Slam, July 15, 8 p.m. Midtown BarFly Salsa Lessons, every Wednesday, 8 p.m. North Natomas Regional Park Movies in the Park: Inside Out, July 15, 8 p.m. Pine Cove Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m. Placer County Fairgrounds & Event Center Placer County Fair 2016, June 23 - 26 Plant Foundry Nursery and Store Fantasy Food Truck Showdown: Round Two, July 15, 4 p.m. Press Club Flex Your Head Trivia, every Tuesday, 8 p.m. River City Saloon Old Sacramento Speakeasy Tour and Pub Crawl, July 16, 5 p.m. River Walk Park Off the Grid: Local Food, Brews, and Music, Sunday’s, 11 a.m. Verge Center for the Arts Bangles by Lisa Rybovich Crallé; Rehearsals by Richard Haley, July 9 - Aug. 21 WAL Public Market Selections from the Short Center South, Through Aug. 3

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the shallow end Wish You Were Here Where did you spend your Fourth of July? A barbecue? That’s pretty sweet. But all the smoked ribs in the world just aren’t as cool as swinging by Jupiter. That’s where the Juno satellite ended up this Independence Day. Assuming everything went according to plan (as of this writing on July 3), Juno began inserting itself into Jupiter’s orbit at 8:18 p.m. PDT (don’t know what that would be in Jupiter Time). The process took roughly 35 minutes, and then Juno, a solar-powered spacecraft that would fit more or less snugly into a regulation basketball court, started setting up antennas and probes and whatnots to start broadcasting back to the uber-nerds at NASA who held a press conference at 10 p.m. PDT to let us know that everything went hunky-dory. Again, I’m just going to assume this all happened, because NASA never makes mistakes. OK, that was low. I’m just jealous that I’m not even remotely smart enough to work for NASA. I just want to go to space really bad so I can meet Yoda. No one will send me. I’m a jerk. Anyway, Juno, named for Jupiter’s mythological wife who could see through the clouds (according to this nifty Jupiter Orbit Insertion Press Kit I’ve been having a nerdgasm over all afternoon), was launched way back in August 2011. Our world was very different in 2011. David Bowie and Prince were both still with us, Brexit hadn’t become a catchy buzzword, no one would have ever conceived that Donald Trump could be the next U.S. President and I’m not sure which iPhone we were up to, but I’d bet it was the sweetest one ever. My guess would be that Jupiter of roughly five years ago was pretty much the same as it is now on our Independence Day 2016. I mean, it’s just this giant swirling sphere of gas and gravity with epic storms and a gajillion moons just dominating our solar system out there in the relatively not-so-far reaches of space. It doesn’t have troubling political issues or pop culture or technology posing as pop culture. So why do we want to spend $1.13 billion on getting up close and personal with it? I honestly don’t know. Even so, I’m all for

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it. Sure, that money would probably be able to do a lot of good stuff here on Earth. But, well, it’s freaking Jupiter for cryin’ out loud. I mean, seriously, Jupiter. Juno is a groundbreaking doodad as it has traveled farther than any solar-powered spacecraft has ever traveled from Earth. It will also be the first spacecraft (at least that we know of) to travel as close as 2,600 miles from Jupiter’s cloud tops. As a bonus, it will take the highest resolution photos of Jupiter in our history. The mission hopes to learn more about how Jupiter formed and its evolution over time, which scientists hope will give us more understanding about how our solar system formed. I’m not sure how some high-res JPEGs will do all this, but then again, that’s why I don’t work for NASA. Juno will then study Jupiter over the next three months, but will not really get down to the nitty gritty of its scientific mission until October. When it’s all done, in February 2018, Juno will go out like a true gangster, plunging itself into Jupiter’s atmosphere in a blaze of glory. In so doing, hopefully sparing the potentially life-bearing moon Europa any contamination of Earthling microbes. All this is super cool, and not just because I have a raging space boner. I’m sitting here with sweaty palms, anxiously awaiting all these awesome new images to come pouring in. Also, I can’t wait for all the grabby headlines like “Scientists Discover New Clues About Our Universe!” and such. But other than the cool factor, maybe all that money we sunk into Juno could have some real practical applications. Like, that solar-powered engine … er … thing that was able to propel Juno so far and so fast out into space (it was capable of reaching speeds of 165,000 miles per hour, and at the point of orbital insertion, it would have traveled hundreds of million miles away from Earth). That says a lot for solar power. Like, running a TV shouldn’t be so difficult if we’re able to send a satellite so far. So maybe it can be a thing. And then in five years, we can look back at 2016 and remember when oil dependency was a thing. Or something like that.

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