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MELISSA WELLIVER melissa@submergemag.com I’m pretty sure everyone can agree, 2017 just straight up sucked. We can only hope that 2018 is better, but I can’t help but be a bit skeptical. I was over 2017 before it even started. The political landscape was already such a drag. Then a solid year of having a man-baby as President has been one of the worst things I’ve ever witnessed on my time on this earth. It’s like a bad reality TV show that never turns off. His childish, simpleton rhetoric, his actions, plus the overly obsessive media coverage focusing on Trump, it feels like we were all roundhouse kicked in the face every single day. 2017 was basically a negative beatdown daily, and without a doubt took its toll not just on me, but on Americans everywhere. With so much negativity, it was easy to see how it affected people. People shared tons of false news articles on Facebook and Twitter, over shared their thoughtless, uninformed opinions, and the worst thing I’ve witnessed was what I’d call the “call out culture,” where people are always outraged about something. What really bothered me was it was the little things that people were outraged about. I mean, do you ever try to read the comment section on The Bee articles? God damn. And don’t get me wrong, many things that happened in the past year deserved the outrage, like the discriminatory shit women have had to deal with finally coming to the surface, and the racist rhetoric. Damn, 2017 felt toxic. Sorry to be grim, but I’m doubting 2018 will be better. I think we’re so far down this rabbit hole of negativity and the ways we now “interact” with each other are so messed up that it seems unrealistic things will be any different any time soon, if ever. Perhaps the only difference that can be made is individually, by looking internally at what makes you happy. This past year I’ve really come to terms with three things that make me happy. 1) Not being on Facebook. Unfortunately, as a business owner that’s pretty much impossible, so scaling back is all I can do. 2) Being outdoors. A place where you can get away from screens and have time with your own thoughts. 3) Going out and interacting with real humans, which means going to more concerts, art shows, comedy shows, etc. In 2018, I can only hope people work on being less outraged with each other, comprehend our differences, and feel the need to not barf out every single thought they have. May shitty 2017 serve as a simple reminder: Treat each other how you want to be treated. Respect and treat each other with kindness. It’s crazy how people get caught up in their own opinions, and forget the Golden Rule. Read. Learn. Do rad stuff. And in 2018, please treat people how you want be be treated. – Melissa

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THE STREAM A new year is upon us, which means it’s time for all of us to set a bunch of lofty New Year’s resolutions like “exercise more,” or “eat healthier” or “start saving money.” While all of those are great goals to set (and I would argue stuff that we should all be doing regularly anyway), how about this year we make it our resolutions to seek out and discover new local music! We are lucky to live in an area that is a hotbed of creativity, so why not take advantage? I know that sometimes, for a lot of people, the phrases “local music” or “local band” might conjure up visions of janky groups playing out of tune, begging you to buy their terrible recordings, but I’m here to tell you that Sacramento has a lot of amazingly talented local bands that deserve your attention. So, in 2018, make it your goal to go out to more shows, to step out of your musical comfort zone, to hit up some new venues. Who knows, you might discover a gem. Here are a few ways to do just that:

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Screature Flight Mongoose Mino Yanci MOMO Sacramento, an intimate venue operated by and situated above Harlow’s, recently launched their new weekly “Discover Thursdays” series where they feature both up-andcoming and established regional acts. These are free shows, but you must be 21-and-over to attend. Jan. 4 will feature a promising young R&B/jazz/ funk band called Hayez, along with the David Mckissick Quartet. Jan. 11 will feature the smooth stylings of two easy listening local groups, The Mindful and In the Know Trio. Jan. 18 will see two incredible jazz/funk fusion groups perform, Mino Yanci and George Napp. Jan. 25 wraps up the month in style with two veteran rock/pop groups, Blame The Bishop and Mezcal Aces.

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Holy Diver, the city’s newest all-ages How about discovering something venue located in the legendary Midnew while never leaving your town Sacramento building that used to couch? On Friday, Jan. 5 we will house Starlite Lounge and before that be premiering a brand new Townhouse, has also started a new music video on our website, series, called “Local Showcase ThursSubmergemag.com, from local days.” These shows are just $5, all ages, post-punk/darkwave group Creux and feature diverse, mixed bills. Jan. 4 Lies (who was formerly known is stacked with Mookatite, City Mural, as NMBRSTTN). The song is called Tonic Zephyr, and Flight Mongoose. Jan. “Zone,” and if you dig bands like 11 features five acts, Roman Pilot, ChaThe Cure, My Bloody Valentine, os Mantra, Rebel Holocrons, California Tears for Fears, etc., you’re going Child, and Lucky/You. There’s no Local to love this track. Creux Lies is Showcase on Jan. 18 (the venue is hostplanning on releasing a full-length ing the Digitour: Arctic Lights tour that in 2018, so keep an eye out for night) but it picks back up again on Jan. that, ‘cause it will surely rule. 25 with Sleeptalk, Groves, NOSEDIVE, Sam Peter, and Average League.

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THE OPTIMISTIC PESSIMIST CELEBRATING NEW YEAR’S EVE We’ve all been slipping. Every year, the people bow down to holiday favorites like Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny, but what about the rest of the holiday gods? We’ve been giving them the cold shoulder for a long time and it’s finally starting to catch up to us. Take New Year’s Eve, for instance. Not only have we been spelling it wrong by using an apostrophe, we’ve also been neglecting Eve, the God of the Year. It’s not entirely your fault. There is a lot of misinformation out there and most people aren’t aware of Eve, but some of us had our suspicions. I mean, the year can’t just start and end on its own, right? Someone has to turn that crank and hit the button that drops the ball. Well that someone is Eve, and this whole thing would fly off the rails without her. Eve has been holding it down for 2018 years and counting. She got the job from the Roman god, Jupiter, shortly before Christianity became the state-sponsored religion of the land. Eve was Jupiter’s great great great great great granddaughter. She was a minor god of little acclaim before getting the gig as the God of the Year, when her predecessor, Jesus Christ, succumbed to crucifixion. Eve is not alive because of her title alone. When worship of the other Roman gods was banned, Eve escaped the wrath of the Christians by hiding. Over time, she crept back into the public consciousness and managed to surreptitiously create a holiday called New Year’s Eve to celebrate herself. Eve didn’t correct anyone when they started including an apostrophe in the name because it meant that more people would worship her whether they meant to or not. Either way, she figured she had them, so who cared how to spell it. Like all the great gods before her, Eve has her own magical powers as well. Being in control of time certainly has its perks. Thanks to her position, Eve can see into the future and into the past, no DeLorean necessary. That means she knows when you aren’t going to follow through with your resolutions and she also knows all the dirt you did the previous year that you wouldn’t dare tell anyone else. With this knowledge, Eve has the power to

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BOCEPHUS CHIGGER bocephus@submergemag.com make the new year a great one or to give you the shitty year you deserve. That is exactly what happened to us all in 2017. All the terribleness that went on during the 2016 presidential election season really pissed Eve off. As the God of the Year, Eve is all about progress and moving forward, but 2016 was the year that we as a country took a step backwards and regressed into our old, racist, greedy selves. Eve was not feeling that and decided to really let us get what we were asking for. One year later, I think it is safe to say that most of us now understand how awful it can get if we piss Eve off again. Fortunately for us all, I know what Eve likes and how we can make her happy in 2018. For starters, you need to leave cookies out. Santa is not the only one who likes cookies, nor is he the only one that deserves them. Eve is also a fan and likes snickerdoodles the best. You can save the milk though. Eve is a party girl and prefers booze with her cookies. Naturally, she is a big fan of the bubbly, but she also likes some bourbon to warm her up on a cold night. Cookies and booze can move mountains, but they are not the only way to Eve’s heart. More than anything else, Eve wants your honesty. Eve hates it when you lie, and is tired of us all building each year on top of more bullshit. Don’t pretend you are going to stop eating chocolate and go to the gym and start telling the truth: that you love getting stoned and eating candy on the couch while watching Chopped. Eve doesn’t want you to be ashamed of this, she wants you to live your life in the way you truly believe, warts, hairs and all. She wants you to be your best self, whether the world is ready for it or not. So, this year, let’s do that. Let’s be what we really are and get down to the truth. You should be doing this for yourself already, but if you aren’t, then do it for Eve. We all need her to see that you are trying, or things are just going to keep getting worse for everyone. If we do this right, we can really turn things around. Help make 2018 great again, and don’t forget the cookies and champagne!

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Need some excitement to start the new year? Come see the Monster Jam Triple Threat Series at the Golden 1 Center, taking place Jan. 19–21. The event will feature “the eight most intense athletes of Monster Jam,” using fierce and customized trucks, ATVs and Speedsters. The eight competitors include Krysten Anderson (driving Grave Digger); Armando Castro (driving El Toro Loco); Cynthia Gauthier (driving Monster Mutt Dalmatian); Bernard Lyght (driving Alien Invasion); Tristan England (driving EarthShaker); Camden Murphy (driving Pirate’s Curse); Travis Groth (driving Megalodon); and Tyler Groth (driving Zombie). The Monster Jam will be packed with plenty of excitement, as twins Tyler and Travis Groth compete against each other; 19-year old Krysten Anderson carries on the family legacy of the Grave Digger (her father, Dennis Anderson is the creator, team owner and former driver of Grave Digger); and rookie of the year Camden Murphy emerges from “The Dark Sea” with Pirate’s Curse. Also, fan favorite trucks Alien Invasion, El Toro Loco, Monster Mutt Dalmatian and EarthShaker will compete in some of their first races of 2018! The first event starts on Friday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. The jam kicks off Saturday, Jan. 20 at 7 p.m., while the Pit Party is open from 4:30–6 p.m.—pit passes are available to purchase for $10 each. The final day commences Sunday, Jan. 21 at 1 p.m., with the Pit Party open from 10:30 a.m.–12 p.m. Tickets are on sale now through Golden1center.com starting at $15. All ages!

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“Commit to Fit” and bring in health and wealth for the new year at the third annual Total Health and Fitness Expo. The event will include fitness and nutrition experts who can keep you on top of your New Year’s resolutions, provide healthy food options and offer a look into cutting-edge fitness products and apparel. There will also be a Super Training Classic hosted by American professional powerlifter, Sacramento resident and Super Training Gym owner Mark Bell. This event will also feature a special guest appearance by Brian Shaw, a four-time World’s Strongest Man winner (2011, 2013, 2015, 2016) and the first man to have ever won the Arnold Strongman Classic and World’s Strongest Man competition in the same year (2011 and 2015!). There will also be a prize-winning freestyle pole battle for all levels of pole athletes with $2,500 going to first place, $1,000 going to second place and $500 going to third place. There will even be a Brazilian JiuJitsu tournament sponsored by MMA fighter Urijah Faber and his Sacramento-based gym, Ultimate Fitness. There will be many more events, booths and competitions that you won’t want to miss, so head to Cal Expo (1600 Exposition Blvd.) to get your fit on! The event runs Saturday, Jan. 13 from 10 a.m.–6 p.m. and Sunday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Tickets are only sold at the gate and are $9 for adults, $4 for adults 55-plus, and children age 12 and under are free. For more information, visit Totalhealthfitnessexpo.com and see how you can get $2 off your admission through Thrive Market.

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End the first month of the year with a bang (and with bangers) and join Tyler, the Creator, Vince Staples and Taco Bennett (of Odd Future) on the winter run of Tyler’s North American Tour. Tyler’s Grammy-nominated Flower Boy and Staples’ Big Fish Theory provided some of the best lyricism and musical genius that the rap game had to offer in 2017, and with Taco behind the wheels of steel, this is a concert you won’t want to miss. This tour is poised to be memorable, as Tyler and Staples have some of the best stage presence, visual aptitude and dope-ass beats in the game today. Sacramento is lucky enough to host the fourth stop on this 23-city tour at the historic Sacramento Memorial Auditorium (1515 J St.). The show is Wednesday, Jan. 31 at 6:30 p.m. For more information and to purchase tickets before they sell out (which will be soon!), call Memorial Auditorium’s box office at (916) 808-5181.

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Ballin’ On a Budget! Dine Downtown Restaurant Week Sees Many Top Sacramento Eateries Offering $35 Three-Course Prix Fixe Meals • Jan. 12 - 21 Do you eat food? Are you ballin’ on a budget? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then the 13th annual Dine Downtown Restaurant Week is the event for you. Southwest: The Magazine recently named Sacramento the “next great American food city,” and for 10 days, you will have the opportunity to consume greatness. From Jan. 12–21, more than 30 of Downtown Sacramento’s finest restaurants will offer you the chance to taste a three-course prix fixe meal for only $35! But, that isn’t the only great news—$1 from every Dine Downtown meal will be donated to social services and food literacy programs in Sacramento. That means that you get to eat amazing food and also contribute to the betterment of the Sacramento community! It is literally the best of both worlds. Some of the amazing restaurants participating (and giving back) are Empress Tavern, Dawson’s Steakhouse, Esquire Grill, The Porch Restaurant and Bar, Biba Restaurant, Frank Fat’s (a personal favorite of mine), Ella Dining Room and Bar, La Cosecha and many more! You can reserve your spots online by visiting Godowntownsac.com, where you can also get more information about the event itself. Grab your forks and dig in!

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“As a comic, you perform in [front of] such a broad range of folks and you become more personable because you have that ability. One day you might be performing for an elderly group of folks that are all white folks and then the next day you might be performing in front of a Latino crowd,” explained Lewis. “It’s just a good strength to have to be able to relate to everybody in some way, shape or form.” Lewis uses the name of his DVD, Half Black, Half White, Looks Mexican, as almost a disclaimer for his comedy, in order to prepare the audience for what type of jokes they can possibly expect. Originally coming from another comic introducing him to the stage, the title stuck and it’s the perfect introduction to his biography. “I think it’s a great icebreaker. The opener is more me talking about my father; there’s not a billboard that shows a black man that is embracing a half-black, half-white baby that looks Mexican,” joked Lewis. Spilling out all of your life’s struggles and talking about your family’s stories in front of strangers sounds gut-wrenching to most people, but Lewis sees it as a heavy responsibility to be able to relate to people on a whole new level with laughter.

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ey Lewis is currently writing his biography. But he’s not planning on it to be the lengthy, wordy and slightly boring tome that will help you fall asleep at night. In fact, you will only find his memoir in the comedy section of the book store. He plans for his biography to be on stage and recorded in front of a live audience. “How can I bottle this up into an hour and some change?” asked Lewis. “I know the jokes and I just kinda let the story tell itself.” Lewis plans to lay out his life on stage in a thought provoking but hilarious way by mapping out his life struggles and realizations behind a microphone. He will relate personal stories throughout his life, from being in foster homes to being together with his wife for 29 years into a timeline of jokes on stage. Lewis will be recording his upcoming DVD Half Black, Half White, Looks Mexican at Punch Line in Sacramento on Jan. 14. He will be “starting from day one” with his first memory at 5 years old to the stories of his everyday life with his wife and kids today. Submerge caught up with Lewis after his drive up from Los Angeles at Oak Park Brewing Company in Sacramento—not only his hometown but his old neighborhood where he grew up—to

talk about his upcoming comedy DVD, growing up in Sacramento and a few life lessons. “It’s 80 degrees in L.A. right now,” said Lewis with a laugh. Currently residing in the slightly warmer L.A. area, Lewis thought it was important to have his DVD filmed in his hometown. Although there are a lot of opportunities in the comedy world in L.A., there is nothing like being in your own Sacramento laughing with old friends. “For me, this is home. My family, my dad, the people I went to school with, everyone that watched me from being a kid to an adult and knows the struggles and the things that I had to deal with are from here.” said Lewis. “So what better place for me to recite stories or talk about my life and have them remember, ‘Oh hey, I was with him when he used to be that little punk in the ninth grade.’” Growing up in the melting pot that is Sacramento, Lewis was able to connect to different groups of people, varying in age, sex and race. A lot of his material and characters are based on his experiences growing up surrounded by different cultures from his local neighborhood of Oak Park. He has learned how to connect with different people based on the different environments he grew up in.

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“As a comic, you perform in [front of] such a broad range of folks and you become more personable because you have that ability. One day you might be performing for an elderly group of folks that are all white folks and then the next day you might be performing in front of a Latino crowd. It’s just a good strength to have to be able to relate to everybody in some way, shape or form.” – Key Lewis “Making people laugh that you don’t know is very empowering,” he said. “It’s a truer form of communicating.” As a kid, Lewis used the power of laughter to fight off his first bully, but today he uses that honest form of communication by spreading much deserved smiles to troops overseas. As a Navy veteran, Lewis is now a part of the GIs of Comedy, a troupe that is made up entirely of military veterans who travel to different countries to perform for soldiers. Recently coming back from Iraq just a few weeks ago, Lewis has traveled to six different countries in the past four years, spreading laughter around the world. When performing in front of a group of soldiers, the comedy is no different than a local comedy club. “I don’t do a lot of military jokes,” said Lewis. “I talk about what’s going on with my wife, my kids, and life. I just make fun of stuff; it takes them away from the, ‘Yes Sirs’ and ‘No Sirs.’” SubmergeMag.com

From Iraq back to his home base in Sacramento, Key finds it important to push the envelope on stage, and ranges his topics from politics to everyday situations with his daughter, while still maintaining a balance of “likability” on stage. He brings to the stage what most people don’t even want to talk about at the dinner table—honest but in your face comedy. He wants his audience to relate with him in the small quirks of the everyday life of being a family man. During a recording in front of an audience, anything can happen; there is no redoing a joke to make it sound better or funnier. The recording will take place in one day, but there is an early “clean” show that is more family friendly and a later “dirty” show for the audience members who don’t want anything edited from the jokes. Lewis wants to make his comedy accessible for anyone who wants to laugh. At the end of the day, Lewis has very simple advice about doing comedy: “Don’t be a dick.” “You don’t want to hurt someone’s feelings, you don’t want to degrade somebody,” said Lewis. “You can be as funny as you want to be, but don’t be a dick to some undeserving patron that just wants to laugh. Just figure out a way to have fun, make it plausible, and just don’t be a dick.”

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t the dawn of the decade—a blink of an eye ago, and yet seemingly a bygone era—South Florida’s Surfer Blood seized the indie blog zeitgeist with their brand of perpetually sunny, reverb-drenched power-pop, spearheaded by singles like “Swim” and “Floating Vibes,” the choruses of which are still echoing in fan sing-alongs, TV and video game soundtracks. Since then, however, the tide has turned in on itself time and again, almost on a yearly basis. From being dropped by Warner Brothers Records following their sophomore album Pythons, to lead guitarist Thomas Fekete’s re-diagnosis and succumbing to cancer between their last two releases, Surfer Blood’s trajectory has been constantly re-routing since it first began. On the music front, they’ve faced a similar situation to other bands of an “endless summer” outlook that debuted around the same time (Best Coast, Wavves, etc.), who have had to contend with the storm clouds of the increasingly divergent and sometimes grimfaced modes indie rock has taken.

All of this says more about the capricious whims of the novelty-hungry hype machine than the artistic evolution of the band. The past few years has seen Surfer Blood regroup to produce some of their most interesting, well-crafted statements. It may be a gentler, more reflective, fine-tuned beast than the one encountered in the brazen wash of their first two albums, but the Surfer Blood of 2017 (two original members, John Paul Pitts and Tyler Schwarz plus two new additions, high school friends Lindsey Mills and Mike McCleary) has managed to stake out a new swath of territory to explore, with their most ambitious songwriting to date. Whatever clouds may have hung over the release of their fourth album, Snowdonia, back in February, the result was a faithfully balmy, yet more melodically complex installment in an oeuvre marked by insuppressible optimism. Aside from a decidedly psychedelic flavor on tracks like “Instant Doppelgängers” and the title track (their longest song at nearly eight minutes), the clearest indication of a change

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in artistic latitude is the stark, understated Antarctic photography that serves as the album’s artwork. If the group has come to a similar place of icy stillness and reflection, then it is only on the route to warmer climes. In October, they issued their latest release, an album of cover songs fittingly titled Covers, which showcases every facet of Surfer Blood's sensibility, and confirms their efforts to embody a mood rather than a genre—the coy romanticism of New Zealand indie band The Verlaines, the unkempt rock exhibitionism of Mudhoney, the hyper-pop surge of Outkast’s “Hey Ya!,” the nostalgic chug of Polaris’ “Hey Sandy” and the latent unconventional inclusions by Pavement and Cream. On Jan. 20, a string of West Coast tour dates will bring Surfer Blood (once again) to Blue Lamp in Midtown. In preparation, we recently dropped a line to John Paul Pitts to talk about the role of the band’s far-flung influences, finding solace in a time of tragedy and transformation for the band, and settling into the creative long-run. Dive Into Sacramento & Its Surrounding Areas

I wanted to talk about influences, because the most recent release from Surfer Blood is a covers album. What do these songs mean to you? Had you always planned to do a covers release at some point? I’d say they’re artists who a lot of them were around during my formative years as a young musician, like The Verlaines and all the Flying Nun Records bands that I got into. Some of the songs we’d already recorded for fun, like “I Melt With You” by Modern English, and over the course of six years or so, they start to pile up, and we realized we had enough material for an LP. Mike [McCleary] the guitarist has a studio space—many of them we had done in band practice before. All of the songs sound really different, recorded at different times in different spaces, with different equipment, with different band members—just sort of all over the place. If nothing else, it’s a nice trip down memory lane. You’ve said you went to a more arts-oriented high school. Would you say you were introduced to “indie” or “underground music” at an early age? Did you have any older siblings that influenced your music taste? I think I was into what most kids around me at the time were into—At the Drive In, a lot of emo and some older punk stuff, a lot of the DC hardcore stuff. I was messing around, playing a little bit of guitar. I didn’t have any older siblings, but I did have an older friend who was very influential. He gave me a copy of You’re Living All Over Me by Dinosaur Jr. when I was in ninth grade, and it was like the mother lode, because it still had the same sort of edginess as the contemporary stuff I was into at the time, but it was also sensitive, and the singing was softer. The guitar solos were very melodic and emotional, and I really connected with that. I just started writing songs in that vein. You know, sincere and a little bit sappy, lots of layers of buzzy guitar, fast tempos. This was when all of the pieces connected for me as a songwriter, so I’m very grateful to my older friend for introducing me to such great music. I started taking it all in, and here I am, 15 years later. There’s more of a psychedelic bent to Surfer Blood’s latest work. What influenced this change? I’m always being exposed to new music. When Thomas [Fekete] was alive, I was very lucky to have somebody who was seemingly a bottomless well of knowledge. He could talk with authority about most forms of musical genres and movements. Most of it is just being around people who are smart and have really good taste, and aren’t afraid to tell you what their opinions are. I guess for Snowdonia, I was listening to a lot of Can, which was one of Thomas’ favorite bands. I admire their level of improvisation, which is something I’ve tried to cultivate with this band in the past few years, turning the live show into something more extended, jammier and dynamic. I think [on Snowdonia] there was a deliberate focus on not coming up with an idea and automatically assuming that it had to be a straightforward pop song, and I’m really happy with the result. When you’re brainstorming, I think it’s probably a good thing to not have too many preconceived plans or notions about the ideas that are coming to you. SubmergeMag.com

“Most people are just trying to make their way in this crazy world where people are over-stimulated with all the content falling in and out of their lives. I know things change, but at the same time, nothing changes.” – Surfer Blood’s John Paul Pitts The time period of Snowdonia’s recording and release was heavily affected by Thomas’ passing. It’s definitely put everything into perspective, that life is so short and fragile. You can only take all of this so seriously. At the end of the day, the music has to be fun, and it has to be enjoyable … Now, it’s so clear that everything happens for a reason. If I hadn’t met Thomas, I might still be in Florida working at a restaurant or doing some other job. This was always my passion to be writing and recording music and touring. You know, we got to spend the golden years of our lives traveling around the world with our best friends and playing music together. In hindsight, all the work was its own reward. And I’m really grateful to have gotten the opportunity to be on the level that we’ve been able to. You’ve said that the idea for “Snowdonia” came from a dream where a muse-like figure—a wintry snow-woman—came to visit you. Why do you think she came to you? Probably just because I needed to be comforted by something at the time … I was making demos for this album, Thomas had left the band months before for health reasons, and Kevin, who had been in the band for years and who I had known since we were kids, was leaving the band and moving away to have a more stable adult life. I was back in my apartment again writing these weirder songs, wondering if it was a huge mistake, or if I was on the right path. There was something about that dream that tried to help me get the ball rolling, and this long, winding song, “Snowdonia,” came out of it. The character represents the solace, and ironically, the warmth of committing to something again. What was it like writing songs alone for the first time? It was extremely hard because, I guess like a lot of millennials, I like to get affirmation super quick as soon as I get an idea, and there was just crickets, you know? But I’ve been trying to stop being so much of a perfectionist and work and rework the same songs over and over, and unfortunately that’s my nature. After eight years and four albums, what’s the most important thing you’ve learned about yourself/being in a band? If there’s one thing I learned about this, it’s that maybe I don’t do too well under pressure. When we were on a major label, working with really notable, talented people with lots of experience, I don’t know if that’s great for me, actually. But now, even though this record was challenging, I think things started coming my way. As I get older, I realize I’m more private and introverted than I thought I was when I was younger. Going from 2010, just being a community college student to someone traveling the world and constantly being interviewed, it was more shocking than

I thought it would be. I’d been a bit optimistic in thinking I could bite off more than I could chew. The whole thing was a learning experience. Would you say the current iteration of Surfer Blood has found its footing? Has your approach to music changed? For one, I’m much older, and probably much wiser than I was when I was young. I can say that now. I try not to set expectations anymore. I think setting expectations is what caused us to sign to a huge label that we had no business being on so early in our career. Now we’re in a zone that’s comfortable, and that’s not a terrible thing. We’re on a label that really appreciates us, has tons of good ideas and is super supportive and helpful— just a great overall place, and I’m sure we’ll continue making music with them. We’re touring in a way where we don’t get too burnt out or homesick, or where it gets too uncomfortable to be fun, and without spending too much money. Right now my bandmates are the easiest people to be with eight to 10 hours a day, I know them all well, they’re super easy-going, they’re not dramatic, and all the stars are aligned to keep doing this in a sustainable way where we’ll be healthy and keep chugging along. What’s changed in indie rock or music in general since you started out near the turn of the decade? It’s hard for me to tell. I mean, obviously, the elephant in the room is that record labels won’t stay in business forever. People were complaining about that when our first record came out, and a decade before that. Most people are just trying to make their way in this crazy world where people are over-stimulated with all the content falling in and out of their lives. I know things change, but at the same time, nothing changes. Finally, what music should I listen to this week that’ll change my life? There’s this guy named Tony Molina who lives in Oakland who I have gotten really into the past six or seven months. He used to play in this band called Ovens. You can find the album online—it has a black and white cover, all the songs are like 20 seconds long. If you hear it, you’ll definitely understand why someone in Surfer Blood would like a band like that.

See Surfer Blood live at Blue Lamp (1400 Alhambra Blvd., Sacramento) on Jan. 20 at 9 p.m. Tickets are $14 in advance and can be purchased through Abstractpresents.com. Terry Malts will also be performing.

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THE STAGE IS YOURS OMB PEEZY STRIKES GOLD ON HIS DEBUT EP WORDS JOHN PHILLIPS PHOTO JABARI JACOBS

“When you down they criticize ya, when you up they wanna ride I’m just tryna keep it moving, been stuck so many times” – “Love you Back,” Humble Beginnings

MB Peezy moved from Mobile, Alabama, to Sacramento at the age of 12. At 20, he is already being dubbed by The FADER as “the future of rap.” OMB Peezy (OMB stands for “only my brothers”) built a name for himself early in his young career as a masterful freestyler, attaining exposure to a large audience via YouTube. When Peezy posted his video for the track “Lay Down,” he drew the attention of Bay Area rapper Nef the Pharaoh. Through Nef, he was able to grab the attention of veteran artist E-40, which led to Peezy signing to E-40’s label Sick Wid It in February. E-40 then connected Peezy with 300 Entertainment (home of Young Thug, Hopsin and Fetty Wap). On Oct. 11, OMB Peezy celebrated his first release, a six-track EP titled Humble Beginnings. “Humble Beginnings, you know, basically starting my career,” said Peezy in an interview with Submerge. “I’m letting everybody know I was always hood in the beginning, because in the beginning you got to be humble.” For the new album, Sick Wid It/300 enlisted producer extraordinaire Cardo Got Wings, who has worked with some of the biggest names in the industry, including Wiz Khalifa, Kendrick Lamar and Drake. Though the two never worked together in person, Peezy loved the chemistry between his words and Cardo’s beats, and was more than happy with the end result. “It was easy working with Cardo,” said Peezy. “It’s not that easy working with a lot of producers. And him, we was getting a lot of work done. It’s crazy, because me and Cardo never met personally in real life, if I’m not mistaken. But we came up with some raw ass work that’s about to go down in the history books … shout out Cardo Got Wings, that’s my dog.”

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Peezy feels strongly that the will help Peezy make his recent rise message he was trying to craft was sustainable, by passing on the valuable executed exactly as he intended, and knowledge they’ve built through years in he should be. [Humble Beginnings] the industry. E-40 is a prime example of represents the rapper’s style well, and the heavy hitters Peezy has in his corner, does a good job conveying his message. and while E-40 hasn’t changed anything In “Talk My Shit,” Peezy beams with about the music Peezy puts out there, pride on his recent accomplishments his influence is undeniable. while reflecting on where he’s come “E-40 hasn’t influenced me on my from; in “Doin’ Bad” Peezy talks about music style or nothing,” said Peezy, recognizing that fame and money aren’t “but he motivated me and gave me going to solve all his problems. As for good words of encouragement and life the sound, from the first track to the last, advice. He’s influenced my career. My there is a cohesive plan, and it’s well style is myself.” executed. For Peezy, getting things right From the first time he stepped into on his first impression to the greater the studio to the recording sessions public was of the utmost importance. that resulted in Humble Beginnings, “I was completely satisfied with how much of life has changed for OMB the tapes came out,” said Peezy. “You Peezy. Besides getting signed, touring know, all of the things I expect to tell and dropping his debut EP, the studio in my story, you know what I’m sayin’? experience has changed for Peezy And he gave me the perfect as well, resulting in his beat to tell my story. The recording sessions to be a tracks, as far as “[Doin’] lot more … relaxed. “I be nervous, be Bad,” “[Block] Up,” “[Love “Shit has changed,” gettin’ butterflies You] Back,” “Go Down,” shit said Peezy. “My first time before the shows, like that … I feel like he came getting in the studio, my but soon as I walk with the perfect sound.” mom didn’t know I smoke on stage and I hear While Peezy has been weed. So I couldn’t smoke them screamin’ perfecting the art of writing weed. Boom. But now, shit and freestyling, one of I be smokin’ weed in the for me … I can the aspects of his newly studio, pipe kicking ‘round, have the baddest propelling career is the area me gettin’ my vibe right. stomach ache on of live performance. While Shit be going good. My vibe earth, as soon as I Peezy had performed often has changed a whole lot.” walk on stage and for friends, and even worked While Peezy still in the studio, it has only been reps Alabama, he has they scream my a short time since he first spent a good chunk of name, all that shit stepped foot on stage, and the his formative years in just be in my past.” experience was eye opening. California. However, before – OMB Peezy “I actually started Peezy headed out to the on becoming performing like 11 months West Coast, he was a bit comfortable in front ago,” said Peezy. “I started skeptical about his new writing when I was like 8. place of residence. of a live audience Then I recorded my first song “My impression of when I was 12. [My first live California was like—I ain’t performance] I was nervous as fuck. gonna lie, I was young-minded—I didn’t Nef the Pharaoh had brought me out on think there was no black people or none his birthday in Sacramento, that was of that type of shit out here,” said Peezy. my first performance. I was nervous as “I thought it was all white people, all a motherfucker. I wasn’t even rappin’ palm trees, everybody was friendly and fully in the mic. I ain’t even know how shit. I didn’t think there was no hood, I to perform.” didn’t think there was no projects. And it In the past 11 months, Peezy is was different.” still nervous before a show on occasion, Still, whether Peezy identifies as though the experience is definitely Alabamian or Californian, he has much making the process more familiar, and love for the state and city he calls home. that familiarity is breeding a certain level “I love Sacramento,” said Peezy. of self-confidence “Sacramento showin’ me pride and love. I “I be nervous, be gettin’ butterflies love California. I love all of it.” before the shows,” said Peezy, “but soon as I walk on stage and I hear them screamin’ for me … I can have the See OMB Peezy live at The baddest stomach ache on earth, as soon Boardwalk (9426 Greenback as I walk on stage and they scream my Lane, Orangevale) on Jan. 5 name, all that shit just be in my past.” at 8 p.m. This is an all-ages A key factor in the young rapper’s show, and tickets are $20 in advance. For more info, go to rise to recognition has been some of Boardwalkrocks.com. the veterans Peezy has helping spread the word. It’s these same assets that SubmergeMag.com

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advanced, you can speed up your hips double time while the steps stay the same. When the hip movements increase, you burn even more calories!” Both classes follow the same routine. So if you can’t make it on a Thursday or a Friday, or you want to come an extra day, the classes are structured so that both classes work on the same dance. “In the beginning of the month, you learn a couple of eight counts, then you learn a couple more each week,” Mahina says. “By the end of the month, you learn the whole dance! I may change the songs between classes, but the choreography stays the same.” Mahina endeavors to make hula accessible to all ages and all skill levels. When she shows the more advanced students a more challenging version of what she’s teaching the class, her mastery of the dance hypnotizes. Watching Mahina snap into double time hip movements and sink

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closer to the earth with strong legs, offset by lovely, graceful hand gestures and a welcoming smile, makes anyone wish they could dance like that on some beach. And with a great teacher like Mahina and practice, learning to dance hula is totally within reach. Most people who opt to take the class don’t gravitate toward hula, specifically. It’s more about the fitness payoff. It is estimated that someone who is at a beginner or intermediate level burns 200 to 600 calories an hour, depending on the intensity of their effort. An advanced student might shed 900 calories in a one-hour class. Additionally, you work your obliques, abs, back, hips, legs and arms, engaging all your muscle groups in the movements. In partnership with Kendrick and Charil Daniels at Unlock Nutrition, Ohana Fiit cross pollinates their customers by offering a free Herbalife smoothie after class.

“Because it isn’t a full studio like Sierra 2, we offer a shake after class,” Mahina adds. “We also understand that class is at 7 p.m., which is most people’s dinner time. So, you dance your little butt off and get the shake after.” At only $10 a class, that’s a pretty awesome deal and an affordable way to realize weight-loss related resolutions, if I do say so myself. Lightning struck Mahina when two worlds she loves collided. “I started hula dancing when my family lived back in Hawaii, and I was really little,” she says. “I had to stop hula dancing because my parents moved to California. It was when I was around 15 that my mom found a halau here in Sacramento, and joined. And I found out that I really like fitness later on in life, too, so I found a platform for that. When I realized I could combine hula and fitness, I thought, ‘This is amazing!’ Honestly, my favorite style

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is Tahitian dancing, and the great thing about this is you can take it fast, which is more of a representation of Tahitian dancing, or you can take it slow, but the movements are still the same. So I was like, ‘Let me certify!’ but it was really hard to find a job as a group instructor. So we decided to just make our own class.” By “we,” Mahina is referring to her and her husband, Ron. The couple are both busy promoting, growing their clientele, filming classes, designing T-shirts and more, on top of day jobs. In spite of their demanding lifestyles, you can see they’re truly in love and on a path together, with purpose. “We met at a gym. She was looking at me and doing pull-ups. That’s my story. Her story is a little different,” Ron jokes and Mahina giggles. “We saw a lot of families not doing fitness together. Parents might go to the gym, the kids might do football or whatever, but they don’t do anything together.

We do a lot of things with our kids, and that’s how we came up with the Ohana fitness concept.” Mahina continues, “My husband and I are truly passionate about fitness, and we didn’t want there to be an issue for moms, dads, uncles, aunties to have that barrier, to be able to enjoy fitness, especially on a weekly basis, so we’ve really embraced our name Ohana Fiit, and we allow the kids to come in. It doesn’t matter as long as they’re at least 2 or 3, you’re keeping an eye on your child, they don’t disturb class in our studio. They are more than welcome to come and play with other kiddos and run around. We have a couple videos in class where we’re all dancing, and this little baby just runs across the screen. The kids haven’t been too crazy, so we just embrace it. Bring your little one in, come in and dance, sweat, and have a good time with us!” When asked if she wanted to

“Other than embracing the culture, it’s about embracing family. That’s truly a part of the culture. Being welcoming, and offering what you have to offer, even if it’s just a good time, or a shoulder to lean on, or someone to talk to after class.” – Jennifer “Mahina” Leslie, Ohana Fiit share anything about Hawaiian culture beyond the dance steps, she says, “Other than embracing the culture, it’s about embracing family. That’s truly a part of the culture. Being welcoming, and offering what you have to offer, even if it’s just a good time, or a shoulder to lean on, or someone to talk to after class.” Ohana Fiit is a family affair. Of her family’s involvement in the business, Mahina says, “My daughter, Alisa, takes the Hot Hula FItness classes with us, and she learns the dances. I don’t teach them to her ahead of time, so she learns them at the same pace as the rest of the class. And Devyn, who is also an instructor here, teaches

Pound Fitness. And Ron takes classes when he can.” “I started because I wanted to have respect for what she did,” Ron adds. “I’m a gym guy. But I decided to go ahead and try it out because we also want to promote this platform for men. And with her teaching style it’s fun and easy to learn.” I asked Mahina how she got her Hawaiian name. “Mahina Malamalama. That is my full, given Hawaiian name,” Mahina says. “My kumu at the halau took the definition of my birth name, and combined it with what she thought I brought to the group. My birth name, Jennifer, references nice, smooth skin. My kumu felt like I brought energy

and lightness to the group because I’m always kidding around. In hula culture, there is a goddess, Hina, who is known for having nice skin. So altogether, Mahina Malamalama means the brightening of the moon. Like when you look at a full moon and there’s a ring of light around it.” Let’s dance around the moonglow.

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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. On The Y Karaoke, 9 p.m. Press Club The Metro: New Wave Party w/DJ Ortho Jax, DJ Bryan Hawk, 9 p.m.

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Dive Bar The Philharmonik, 9:30 p.m. Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Acoustic Guitar Club, 6:30 p.m. Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m. On The Y Music Jam, 7:30 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m.

1.03 WEDNESDAY

The Acoustic Den Cafe Open Mic, 6:30 p.m. Bar 101 Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. Blue Lamp Namazu, Cold Trap, Gnargoyle, 8 p.m. Cafe Colonial The Expos, Panoramic, Pastel Dream, 7 p.m. The Club Car (Auburn) The Double Shots, 7:30 p.m. The Colony Albert the Cannibal, Mandala, Exiled From Grace, Somni, 6:30 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Fox & Goose All Vinyl Wednesdays w/ DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m. Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m. Streets Pub and Grub Karaoke, 9 p.m. Torch Club Singer-Songwriter Showcase in the Round w/ Scott McConaha, 5:30 p.m.; Michael Ray Trio, 9 p.m.

1.04 THURSDAY

Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. Blue Lamp Direct Collapse, The Culling, Track Scars, Killer Couture, DJ Keyz, 8 p.m. Capitol Garage Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Club Car (Auburn) Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m. Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Patrick Walsh, 7 p.m. Fox & Goose Irish Jam Session with Stepping Stone, 8 p.m.

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1.05 FRIDAY

The Acoustic Den Cafe While You Were Out, 7 p.m. Berryessa Brewing Co. Doc Tari, 5 p.m. Blue Lamp The Gatlin (Release Party), Chippass, Kenex, Work Dirty, Young Zoe, CT, YD, DJ Mighty Mike, 9 p.m. The Boardwalk OMB Peezy, 7 p.m. Cafe Colonial The Storytellers, LaTour, Back Alley Buzzards, The Cheap Bastards Club, At Both Ends, 8 p.m. Capitol Garage Capitol Friday’s Reggae Night w/ DJ Veyn, 10 p.m. The Colony No Statik, Revolution Bummer, Toy Traps, Killer Couture, 7 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Island of Black and White, 9 p.m. Folsom Hotel Saloon Blackwater, 9:30 p.m. Fox & Goose 50-Watt Heavy, Unsteady Heights, Danny Secretion, 9 p.m. Golden Bear DJ CrookOne and Guests, 10 p.m. Harlow’s Joy & Madness, Mojo Green, 8 p.m. Highwater Total Recall, 10 p.m. Holy Diver Junkyard, The Brody’s, Short Trip, 7 p.m. Kupros Craft House Mr. Hooper, 9:30 p.m. The Lounge J.d., Dahlia Fiend, Bailey Zindel, 7 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. Old Ironsides Mad Queen, The Braden Scott Band, The Garda, 9 p.m. On The Y Stinkfist (Tool Tribute), Decipher, 9 p.m. Phono Select Records Knock Knock (Album Release), Kids on a Crime Spree, A Certain Smile, 8 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Porchlight Brewing Co. Cyn Renee & Co, 7 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Sock Monkeys, 10 p.m. Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Thunder Cover, 9:30 p.m. Sampino’s Kitchen at Joe Marty’s Beer Drinkers & Hell Raisers (ZZ Top Tribute), 8 p.m. Shine Eugene Ugly, Vinnie Guidera & The Dead Birds, Anime Aliens, 8 p.m. Strikes Unlimited (Rocklin) On The Fly, 9 p.m. Torch Club Jimmy Pailer, 5:30 p.m.; Johnny Burgin, 9 p.m.

1.06 SATURDAY

Ace of Spades Long Beach Dub Allstars, Riotmaker, OneLegChuck, Squarefield Massive, 7 p.m. The Acoustic Den Cafe The Music of John Denver, 2 p.m.; Tony Galioto, Jahari Sai and Katie Knipp, 6:30 p.m. Berryessa Brewing Co. Muddy Waders, 3 p.m. Blue Lamp Revolver (Rage Against the Machine Tribute), The Ellusive Furs, Abernasty, California Child, Chick Habit, 8 p.m. The Boardwalk Marigold, Carpool Tunnel, Free Candy, Cardboard Houses, Flight Mongoose, Knockout, 7 p.m. Cache Creek Casino David Pomeranz, 8 p.m. Cafe Colonial Slow Bloom, Subtlety, Seafloor Cinema, Hatteras, Enso Anima, 7 p.m. Capitol Garage The Corner w/ DJ Veyn & Guests, 10 p.m. Center for the Arts (Grass Valley) Cat and John Girton (Album Release), 8 p.m. Chaise Lounge Transition2018 feat. B. Lewis, Chuuwee, Dibia$e, JMSEY, Soosh*E!, The Philharmonik and More, 6 p.m. The Colony He Died, JKKFO, Human Obliteration, Omnigul, Alucinari, 8 p.m. Corner Pocket Sports Bar Sock Monkey, 9 p.m. El Dorado Saloon SuperBad, 9 p.m. Folsom Hotel Saloon The Lucky Seven, 9:30 p.m. Fox & Goose Kally O’Mally & the 8-Tracks, Adam Block, 9 p.m. Gold Lion Arts Rent Romus at Fifty: Gold Lion & Outsound Benefit Showcase feat. Rent Romus’ Lords of Outland, Tony Passarell’s Thin Air Orchestra and More, 8 p.m. Harlow’s Taking Fox Hollow, Perfect Score, Broncin Mello, Tall Trees, 6:30 p.m. The Hideaway Bar & Grill Kevin & Allyson Seconds, Heartless Folk, Boss’ Daughter, Hotbods, 8 p.m. Kupros Craft House All the Pretty Songs, 9:30 p.m. Latino Center of Art and Culture Cowgirl Clue, Pierce and the Gals, LaTour, Slater, Distractor, 6 p.m. The Lounge Fallout Kings, Lowglance, 7 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m. Old Ironsides Lipstick!, 9 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Porchlight Brewing Co. Amanda Gray, 6 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Cheeseballs, 10 p.m. Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m. The Purple Place (El Dorado Hills) Dog Park Justice, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Clean Slate, 10 p.m. Shine Watt Ave Soul Giants, Loose Engines, Mezcal Aces, 8 p.m. Strikes Unlimited (Rocklin) Pop Fiction, 9 p.m. Torch Club Slim Bawb, 5:30 p.m.; JJ Thames, 9 p.m. Yolo Brewing Co. The KMCBand, 6 p.m.

The Acoustic Den Cafe Ukulele Jam and Singalong, 11 a.m.; Pocket Change, 1:30 p.m. Berryessa Brewing Co. Bear Flag Trio, 3 p.m. Blue Lamp Cairo Knife Fight, 8 p.m. Cache Creek Casino I Am King: The Michael Jackson Experience, 4 p.m. Cafe Colonial The Home Team, Rest, Repose, Whitewolf, Heat of Damage, The Last Titan, 6 p.m. The Colony Spicy Hot Death Cult, Thrashzilla, Lucky/You, 8 p.m. Folsom Hotel Saloon Acoustic Sundaze w/ Jessica Malone, 3 p.m. LowBrau Throwback Jams w/ DJ Epik & Special Guests, 9:30 p.m. Midtown BarFly Factor IX w/ DJ Bryan Hawk, DJ CarnieRobber and Guests, 9 p.m. Mondavi Center: Vanderhoef Studio Theatre Alexander String Quartet, 2 & 7 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Jeremy Norris, 3 p.m. Press Club Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m. Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Front the Band, 8 p.m.

1.08 MONDAY

Blue Lamp We Were Giants, The Order of Elijah, 8 p.m. Cafe Colonial Bay Area Danger, Slutzville, Lucky/You, Carpool Tunnel, 8 p.m. Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Holy Diver Heavy Monday’s w/ Chelsea Wolfe (DJ Set), Jess Gowrie, Corey Wiegert, 9 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. Old Ironsides Heath Williamson & Friends, 5:30 p.m. Press Club Monday Vibes w/ MC Ham & Friends, 9 p.m.

1.09 TUESDAY

The Colony Goolagoon, Concussive, Invertebrate, xTom Hanx, JKKFO, Defend, 7 p.m. Dive Bar Leo Valentine & Friends, 9:30 p.m. Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe West Coast Songwriters Competition, 6 p.m. Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m. On The Y Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m. Torch Club Bill Mylar, 5:30 p.m.; JT Lawrence, 8 p.m.

1.10 WEDNESDAY

The Acoustic Den Cafe Open Mic, 6:30 p.m. Bar 101 Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. Cafe Colonial The She’s, Boy Romeo, The Ex-Rippers, Same Girls, 7:30 p.m. The Club Car (Auburn) The Double Shots, 7:30 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. The Fig Tree Coffee According to Bazooka, 7:30 p.m.

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Holy Diver Roman Pilot, Chaos Mantra, Rebal Holocrons, California Child, Lucky/You, 6:30 p.m. Kupros Craft House Stephen Yerkey, 9:30 p.m. Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m. MOMO Sacramento Discover Thursdays: The Mindful, In The Know Trio, 8 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Porchlight Brewing Co. Lonesome West, 5 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Redwood Black, 9:30 p.m. Shine Jazz Jam, 8 p.m. Torch Club Mind X, 5:30 p.m.; Matt Rainey & the Dippin’ Sauce, 9 p.m.

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Fox & Goose All Vinyl Wednesdays w/ DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m. Harris Center for the Arts Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives, Deke Dickerson, 7:30 p.m. Holy Diver Shwayze, Two Peace, Wasted, Kassette, 7 p.m. MOMO Sacramento Bourbon & Blues: Steve Freund Trio, 5:30 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m. Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m. Placerville Public House The Color Wild, Hi, Mom!, Fake It, 7 p.m. Press Club ’80s Night, 9 p.m. Shine Sacramento’s Naked Narratives Open Mic, 8 p.m. Streets Pub and Grub Karaoke, 9 p.m. Torch Club Singer-Songwriter Showcase in the Round, 5:30 p.m.

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1.11 THURSDAY

The Acoustic Den Cafe Jessica Malone Hosts Songwriters in the Round w/ Jonathan Beach, Dylan Crawford, and Brandy Robinson, 7 p.m. Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. Capitol Garage Karaoke, 9 p.m. The Club Car (Auburn) Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m. Crocker Art Museum ArtMix: Masquerade w/ Sasha Tkacheff, DJ Stylus and More, 6 p.m. Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Jerry Martini and Frankie Sorci, 7 p.m. Fox & Goose Michael B. Justis, 8 p.m. Harris Center for the Arts Needtobreathe, 6 p.m.

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1.13 SATURDAY

Ace of Spades The English Beat, La Noche Oskura, 7 p.m. The Acoustic Den Cafe Songs of the Gold Country w/ Cheryll Kent & Hickory Breeze, Tamra Godey, Sandi McCrossin and More, 7 p.m. Berryessa Brewing Co. Paul Kamm and Shelby Snow (of Achilles Wheel), 3 p.m. Berryessa Gap Tasting Room According to Bazooka, 6 p.m. Blue Lamp Mike Stout Benefit feat. Kill the Precedent, Solanum, Sowers of Dissent, Frack!, Delores 5000, Tha Fruitbat, 5 p.m. Capitol Garage The Corner w/ DJ Veyn & Guests, 10 p.m.

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WORDS ANDREW C. RUSSELL • PHOTOS PHILL MAMULA We’re inside the Golden 1 Center, downtown Sacramento’s gargantuan postmodern beacon designed for tempting the titans of celebrity down from the mothership to pull an earthly audience into a liminal space of awe and forced perspective—somewhere between a circus maximus and a Seaworld for celebrity encounters. It takes a particularly deft performer to collapse the distance to provide the sort of intimacy one might expect from a block party or mid-sized theater. Sidestepping the risk of becoming stuck inside a Kafkaesque trap of ostentation (see: Kanye’s floating nightmare last year), Jay-Z wears his surroundings with confidence and nonchalance, powering through 30-plus songs from 20-plus years and setting the perfect example of what an elder statesman rockstar of hip-hop can deliver. The 4:44 tour features an apt pairing act for Hova in the form of Chicagoan Vic Mensa, hot on the heels of his own revealing “blueprint,” The Autobiography, which dropped mid-summer. Though at Mensa’s age, a fledgling Jay was just starting to make his presence known on cuts by Big Daddy Kane, the up-and-coming 24-year-old fits like a puzzle piece alongside the older, more established rapper’s history of achievements. Backed up by a multi-instrumentalist duo on keyboards, guitars and drums from a “pod” in the center of the stage, Mensa slams through a wall-to-wall set of solid hits (surprisingly, with one album, a few EPs and a mixtape to choose from). Bouncing around the stage decked out like a red flare, he is tonight’s conduit to the current generation of MCs: politically engaged (“16 Shots”), SubmergeMag.com

emotionally open (“We Could Be Free”) and melodically inclined (“Rollin’ Like a Stoner”). The thematic blood running through most 4:44 shows is the leaving of legacies and the act of waking up, or being woken up, as it turns out. The story behind the emotionally scourging title track of Jay-Z's latest album (referencing the exact minute his clock read when he woke up to write his heart into the song) is about the urgent call from the ether one gets somewhere around middle age that demands to know what legacy you’ll leave behind—for your children, for your world. Jay-Z has had several serious wake-up calls in the past few years that have changed his relationships—to his wife, his children, to his storied career and to the image that built the mountain on which he now stands. While there is no way he could abandon the songs that fueled his rise like “99 Problems” and “Big Pimpin’,” Jay succeeds in strategically distancing these crowd-igniting tracks from his more redemptive, reflective material. There’s an element of rebirth in the show as, on a series of monolithic screens vertically shielding the stage, Jay’s visage slowly catches fire, starting with the massive gold chain around his neck. During this segment, one runs the danger of getting hypnotized by the burning pits of his eyes as they smolder away for what seems like ages. As the Orwellian monitors move away up toward the ceiling, the man arrives, out of the ashes of self-made destruction, ready to take aim at his ego with high-energy set opener “Kill Jay-Z.” With his band carefully hidden in recesses

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in the middle of the stage, he takes on the weight of an arena’s focus with ease, strongest as always in solo form. It helps that the 4:44 material is catchy and good enough to take up a good 25 percent of the setlist; but more than that, the new songs lend themselves to a more stripped-back, one-on-one style production, as nearest to rap’s function as can possibly be, letting the man speak for himself about his mistakes and his triumphs. Almost every other album in his discography gets a few songs’ representation (excluding American Gangster), with a notable extra few from 2003’s Black Album, which brought the curtain down on another era of Jay-Z’s career. Only in 2017, the question of that career’s longevity has long since been solved. He holds in his hands one of the game’s deepest and most accomplished discographies, and can more than satisfy any audience goer’s tastes. Favorites “Empire State of Mind” and “Hard Knock Life” get a sea of smiling faces and phone screens swaying, followed by the sweetest track off the new album, “Smile.” The night ends with an encore of special gravitas, a cover/mashup of Linkin Park’s “Numb” from a compilation Jay did a decade before. Here, a few off-the-cuff musings about Chester Bennington and the divergent relationships that happiness and success can take in a person’s inner life provide one of the most moving moments of the night. For an artist who can comfortably wear the mantle of legend and everyman interchangeably, who promotes prosperity while avoiding crass display, who has straddled several eras of hip-hop without letting his image slip away from him, tonight is typical. For the fans, it is a phenomenon, with not a note out of place. Leave it to a professional.

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Happy Holidays! I hope your end-of-year festivities were full of friends, family, food, drink and whatever else it is that makes your heart cockles warm this time of year. Now that we are turning the page on 2017, which was the most tumultuous year I can remember, we look ahead to what’s to come. I’m not much of a forecaster. I don’t have my finger on the pulse of what we can expect. I’m also not the kind of person who likes to make outlandish predictions… And honestly, I’m not really that hopeful that we’ll see much in the way of peace, love and understanding in 2018. There’s only one thing I know for sure that will happen in the New Year, and that’s that those of you who were born in 2000 (or most of you, anyway) will turn 18. If you’re one of those people, I’m writing this to you. I’m sure you and I don’t have that much in common. You never knew a place without the internet (or even a year with the number 1 at the beginning). You didn’t know a time when the Atari wasn’t a kitschy throwback, but actually cutting edge home entertainment technology. It would probably be the arrogance of an aging man hoping to cling to some shred of relevance to think that I would have something to teach you. I could probably learn a lot more from you guys and gals than vice versa, but if you’re reading this, I hope you’ll take heed of what I have to say. This year, you’re going to enter adulthood— sort of. You still won’t be allowed to legally purchase alcohol, or rent a car, or, seeing how expensive everything is nowadays, support yourself in any meaningful way. But you will be able to register to vote. And I hope you will. I was really excited to get the right to vote when I was your age, and I’m happy to say that I’ve voted in every election since. And not just in the big ones like presidential and gubernatorial races, but even the shitty little ones that no one cares about, like the primaries, which in some ways are even more important. Unfortunately, my generation has become pretty salty over the years. We’ve been apathetic and distrustful of our institutions. I’m not really sure why or how it happened, but it’s something that’s been boiling over for years. It probably wasn’t one specific thing or event that sent us over the edge, but the

JAMES BARONE jb@submergemag.com culmination of a lot of things, and then, when you were probably too young to remember, 9/11 happened, and I don’t think we ever really recovered. So much so that we’ve driven our country to where we are now: a bitter, divided place that seems to be teetering on the precipice of darkness. I know that’s a tad dramatic, but, you know, this time of year always makes me emotional… Anyway, this is where you come in. And I’m not trying to put too much pressure on you, but this year is your chance to start making a better world now that you’re old enough to have a say in things. A lot of people who are a lot more informed than I am are saying that our upcoming Election Day 2018 is going to be an important one—perhaps the most important election in recent memory. Seats in the House of Representatives and Senate are up for grabs, and we could see dramatic swings in power in both houses of Congress. Or, we could just see more of the same. Maybe you’re OK with that. It is a democracy after all—at least that’s what they say. It’s up to the public to decide the direction they want their government to take them. I think my generation kind of forgot that. I think a lot of us saw the government as them. They were the ones leading us into the shitter, and it didn’t matter who we chose, because they were all just a bunch of liars anyway. Maybe that was partially true, but we either didn’t know how or didn’t care enough to do anything about it. We just accepted it for what we thought it was and figured it really didn’t matter all that much. If we learned anything in 2017, it’s that it does. It may or may not be too late for us to get our shit together (I’d like to think it’s not), but it’s definitely not too late for you. I mean, you haven’t even gotten started yet. You haven’t had to deal with as much bullshit and disappointment yet (though I’m sure you’ve had some). Maybe you’re not a cynical old fuck like me and you’ve got a head full of hopes and dreams and you’re ready to show this world who’s boss. I really hope that’s the case, and I really hope you do. One vote may not mean all that much, but it’s a start. Make sure it’s a good one.

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