Submerge Magazine: Issue 278 (November 7-21, 2018)

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QUALITY Q&As MELISSA WELLIVER melissa@submergemag.com We have three great Q&As in our new issue that I promise you will enjoy, or your money back!

We have comedian JR De Guzman on our front cover. It’s nice to see this local guy blow up over the past couple of years from winning the 2016 Stand Up NBC award to landing a solid slot on a recently released Netflix special titled The Comedy Lineup.

I’ve seen him live twice, once at Punch Line at a New Year’s Eve show, and a second time when he opened for Nick Offerman at the Sacramento Memorial Auditorium, and every time I laughed so hard.

Regardless of if you’ve seen him before or not, our Q&A with him starting on page 16 is a must read. It’s always good to hear how when people are true to themselves, they can rise above the noise.

You can catch JR De Guzman at Crest Theatre on Nov. 28, when he headlines “Stand Up Sacramento,” a fundraiser for TLCS, Inc., which focus on mental health and supportive housing in Sacramento.

Moving on, Rocklin musician Katie Knipp is releasing her fifth album this November, titled Take It With You. You can dive into our Q&A with her on page 12 and really learn about so many facets of her life that has guided her through this musical journey.

You can also see her live on Nov. 16 at Torch Club to celebrate the release of her latest album, as she opens for The Sextones.

And last but not least, our third Q&A is with Vinnie Guidera, of Vinnie Guidera and the Dead Birds. On Nov. 17 at Blue Lamp, they will be celebrating their sophomore release, Shedding.

Flip to page 18 and you can learn how the band formed, how they used Kickstarter to allow them to press a clear lavender vinyl (!!!) and learn why Guidera is a fan of the Sacramento music scene.

There’s also a bunch of other good reads such as a feature on a new West Sacramento restaurant, La Crosta Pizza Bar (page 24), which are the same owners as The Rind; a list of 10 rad local maker and art events where you can get gifts for the holidays in our column “The Stream” (page 6); and if you were looking to brush up on some Johnny Cash facts, our “Outside the 9-to-5” column has you covered (page 11).

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HARVEST FESTIVAL ORIGINAL ART & CRAFT SHOW • Nov. 16–18 This traveling show hits cities all over the west, bringing with it hundreds of artisans selling everything from photography, to fine jewelry, specialty food, blown glass, wood art, metalwork and more.

Live music and performances, too! Takes place at Cal Expo Pavilion (1600 Exposition Way) starting at 10 a.m. each day. General admission is $9, kids 13–17 are $4, with 12 and under free. Check out Harvestfestival.com/sacramento.html for more information.

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The folks from River City Marketplace are throwing their first ever holiday night market, taking over The Urban Hive (1601 Alhambra Blvd.) on Nov. 17 with tons of popular local makers, artists and small businesses, along with two bars, a silent disco, DIY workshops, food trucks, kids activities and more. Runs from 4–9 p.m. Free and family friendly. Check out Rivercitymarketplace916.com for more.

DISTRICT 1 HOLIDAY CRAFT FAIR • Nov. 17 Come for the crafts, stay for the hot chocolate.

The event, put on by Councilmember Angelique Ashby, runs from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. at North Natomas Regional Park (2501 New Market Drive). Check out Angeliqueashby.com for more.

GLOBAL LOCAL MERCADO • Nov. 24 Peruse through global and local artisan goods while enjoying food and music at Sol Collective (2574 21st St.) during this annual event held on Small Business Saturday. Runs from 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and features goods from Popoxcihuatl Creations, The Fig and Wasp, Khaos Crafts, Cru Chocolate, Retrospect Vintage Fashion and many others. Look up Facebook.com/SolCollective for more info.

BARRIO MAKER’S MARKET • Dec. 1 Barrio Cafe (1188 35 th Ave.) invites you to shop local handmade goods at their annual Maker’s Market on Dec. 1 from noon–7 p.m.

Learn more about this cool spot by looking up Facebook.com/BarrioSacramento.

UPCYCLE POP SPARK ECO HOLIDAY MARKET • Dec. 2 This interactive event will have it all, including an art exhibit, eco-friendly repurposed art, furniture, fashion, home design and inventions, along with live music from local bands. Sip on kombucha, beer or wine while checking out panel discussions and “art cars” from Burning Man on display! Free, and all ages are welcome. Runs from noon–6 p.m. at 7300 Folsom Blvd. Check out Facebook.com/upcyclepop or Facebook.com/sacramentospark for more info.

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Crocker Art Museum and Creative Arts League of Sacramento have teamed up for this three-day holiday artisan market taking place at Scottish Rite Center (6151 H St.) featuring more than 100 artists and vendors selling glass, textiles, wood, ceramics, paper, photography, sculpture, jewelry and more.

Take photos with Santa, get your face painted, enjoy food by Ambrosia Café, and listen to local live music. Friday runs noon to 5 p.m.; Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

BROAD ROOM FLEA VINTAGE-ONLY MARKET Nov. 24 Broad Room (2311 S St. #3) is a recently opened community space with a mission to promote women’s creative wellness through art and expression. On Nov. 24 they are throwing their first vintage-only flea market to help you find gifts that come with a side of history. The event is free and runs from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Check out Broadroomsac.org to learn more about what they do.

This popular annual event is going big this year and moving to the Sacramento Convention Center (1400 J St.), bringing with them a well curated list of some of the best local makers and artisans including Akela Designs, Public Land, Hadas Kol Collection, Ship Shape, Tenderly

by Katie Seybold and many others. This will also be the launch of the Sac-Made brand and resource directory that was awarded a grant through the city’s Creative Economy Pilot Project.

This event is free and family friendly. Hours are noon–6 p.m. Enter near 13th and K streets. Hit up Sacmakersmart.com and keep an eye on their Instagram (@makers_mart) for details.

NEVADA CITY VICTORIAN CHRISTMAS • Dec. 9–23 The historic, quaint Gold Rush town of Nevada City is hosting their annual Victorian Christmas events on Sundays (Dec. 9, 16 and 23) from 1:30–6 p.m. and on Wednesdays (Dec 12 and 19) from 5–9 p.m. The picturesque streets come alive with vendors galore selling hand-crafted candy, jewelry, pottery, perfume and so much more, plus music, performances, horse-drawn carriage rides and lots of Christmas cheer. Their website, Nevadacitychamber.com, absolutely nails it when they describe Victorian Christmas as “a genuine Christmas card come to life.”

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DEAR BOCEPHUS BOCEPHUS CHIGGER bocephus@submergemag.com Several years ago, I wrote a column for Submerge asking readers to email me if they needed any advice on life, love, work, education, politics, religion, sex, music, art, food or whatever. I promptly lost my password to that email account; so, if you sent questions, I never got them and probably never will.

Maybe you could send them to Carolyn Hax instead. Carolyn is a real advice columnist for the Washington Post. According to her bio, people have been sending questions to Carolyn for almost 20 years, so she must give good advice, at least some of the time. That doesn’t mean that my advice wouldn’t have been as good as or possibly better than Carolyn’s if given the chance. In fact, I think I’ll answer some of the questions sent to Carolyn and let you be the judge.

Dear Carolyn Bocephus: We’re going to see my partner’s family, including her 25-year-old child, who has acted like a sullen brat since we married 10 years ago. As in, has not spoken to me or acknowledged me in any way and treated my partner poorly as well.

Generally I let my partner go to family things without me, but this is a must-appear milestone event for the family matriarch. I am afraid I am going to lose it when I see them and tell them exactly what I think. Other than no alcohol and staying on the other side of the room, any suggestions?

– Seeing That Brat Dear Brat: My main advice is, don’t be a dick! Are you sure your step-child is even the one with the issue here?

Perhaps the separation and divorce of this person’s parents had a serious impact on their behavior and personality. Did you ever do anything in an attempt to gain your stepchild’s acceptance or did you just avoid all of that like you do with your partner’s other “family things?” When you got married this family stuff was all part of the equation, and if you thought that didn’t apply to you, then let me just welcome you back to reality real quick. Next!

Dear Carolyn Bocephus: My husband enjoys playing music in our home. He recently installed speakers throughout the house and in our yard as well. Now we have music on ALL the time, at levels that prohibit conversation. I have moderate hearing loss in one ear as well, so the kids and I are constantly shouting at one another to be heard over the music. And in the yard, I just want to hear birds and breezes, not blaring music.

My husband gets annoyed when I ask him to turn it down/ off and the music goes down momentarily and then right back up. Is there a way we can coexist peacefully? He tried wearing headphones but it felt like he was living apart from us.

– Not Music to My Ears Dear Ears: Your husband sounds like a real bad-ass. I can picture him out in the yard raking leaves, listening to Van Halen’s “Eruption” on a loop. He’s pulling off some amazing solos on his rake/air guitar. He’s jumping off the deck and landing on his knees in the grass. Oh shit! Now the rake is on fire and he looks like he is almost controlling the flame with his hands, as if it’s a hypnotized cobra in a basket. This motherfucker can shred! Sorry what was your question again? Oh yeah … he plays his music too loud.

I get that it’s hard to talk over loud music, but what else do you really need to say besides, “This song fuckin’ rawks!” or, “Turn that shit up and blow the roof of this bitch, dad!” Your children should be happy that they have a cool dad and not some square head.

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More Than a Dozen Local Restaurants Set to Throw Down at the River City Chili Cook-Off • Nov. 16 On Friday, Nov. 16, Ace of Spades (1417 R St.) will host Sacramento’s premier spicey event: the River City Chili Cook-Off! This event will feature unlimited tastings of chili made by some of Northern California’s top restaurants, caterers and chefs. While pleasing the taste buds of visitors from near and far, all proceeds from this competition will benefit the students of Our Lady of Grace School, a 501(c)3 organization in West Sacramento. Since its inception in 2013, the chili cook-off has grown into an annual Sacramento delight. Within its first few years of existence it has outgrown a school gym, and even the Legacy Club at Raley Field. In 2017, organizers had formed a relationship with Live Nation and hosted the event at Ace of Spades in Midtown Sacramento, where it will continue this year, featuring local chili to sample and vote on made by restaurants like Sail Inn, Dad’s Kitchen, Cafe Bernardo, Streets of London Pub, Broderick Roadhouse, Origami Asian Grill, and other well-known area establishments. With unlimited chili tasting, top-shelf refreshments, locally brewed craft beer, dancing and more, visitors are practically guaranteed a fun time while also supporting a great cause. Our Lady of Grace School has been serving families for almost 60 years, and the funds from the cook-off will be used to support various educational and extracurricular activities the school offers.

Doors open at 7:30 p.m. This is a 21-plus event and tickets range from $35–$55. For tickets, visit Rivercitychili.com.

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Learn to Make Your Own Bath Bombs at Apothecary 321 in Auburn Nov. 17

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Bath bombs are a curious, original and lovely self-care goody. They include a variety of smells, a colorful array of bubbles and a number of healthy ingredients for your skin. With the holiday season quickly approaching, what better way to gift a loved one than to give them a yummysmelling delight of your own creation? Learn to make your own moisturizing fizzies for personal use or for presents at this workshop at Apothecary 321 (321 Commercial St., Auburn) and hear about the informative and fun aspects of utilizing essential and organic supplements to boost your personal skin care treatment while playing with all types of amusing color and texture combinations! At Apothecary 321, providing handmade artisanal bath and body products are top priority.

They are located in beautiful, historic Auburn and have been making bath and body items for 10 years and counting. Apothecary 321 keeps their products paraben-free and phthalate-free. And while making all products right at their shop, this charming business treats each customer with the utmost attention for all skincare concerns. Make sure to attend their Bath Bomb Class on Nov. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. This event is for those 12 and up (those under 18 accompanied by an adult, please), and pre-registration is required. Class price is $100 and includes $15 materials fee. For tickets, visit Apothecary321.com.

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Her Way at Jay Jay Gallery: An All-Female MultiGenerational Painting and Print-Making Exhibition Nov. 8 – Dec. 22

During this moment when female empowerment and confidence is critical, Jay Jay Gallery (5524 B Elvas Ave.) hosts Her Way, an all-female, multi-generational painting and printmaking exhibition from artists Ellen Van Fleet, Katherine Warinner, Jennifer Lugris and Kerry Cottle. The show aims to celebrate the artistic contributions featuring some of Northern California’s female artist population who have enhanced, influenced and informed our budding visual culture. For this experience, the four artists who have been selected are each pushing their chosen medium in new directions. Ellen Van Fleet uses torn paper to create unusual and mysterious works that portray thought-provoking and strange adventures for the curious eye. In contrast, Katherine Warriner produces art with forms and textures inspired by Mother Nature.

Major themes within her work involve growth, balance and movement. Jennifer Lugris’ multi-paneled paintings are not only fiercely severed, but her pieces give the viewer a new perspective on how they view themselves and their atmosphere. Lastly, Kerry Cottle creates complex and intricate mosaics that portray the importance of liberation within ourselves. Her Way is open from Nov. 8–Dec. 22. The opening reception will be on Nov. 8 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. Regular gallery hours are Wednesday–Saturday 11 a.m–4 p.m.

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OUTSIDE THE 9-TO-5

REMEMBERING THE MAN IN BLACK WORDS & PHOTOS ELLEN BAKER

I hear the train a comin’, It’s rollin’ ‘round the bend, And I ain’t seen the sunshine Since, I don’t know when …

Cue the bar attendees sing-along as Johnny Cash’s voice booms through the building: “I’m stuck in Folsom Prison, and time keeps draggin’ on.” Cash’s significance in Sacramento has ramped up in recent years, largely in part to the recent portrait mural in downtown created by graffiti artist Shepard Fairey, a trail system dubbed “The Johnny Cash Trail,” along with half of the Folsom Prison Museum being devoted to Cash himself. Many know that Johnny Cash performed at the Prison back in 1968, and most Sacramentans can reproduce “Folsom Prison Blues” in a deep, raspy tone, but is the general population aware of why any of this went down, and why we celebrate him? I wasn’t, so I did some digging and in the process had a fantastic day all over Sacramento County.

But first, some background on the legendary artist and his ties with Folsom: The story most commonly told discusses how Cash’s performance brought traction to the City of Sacramento; how he wrote a song about Folsom Prison, performed said song at the prison, recorded the show live, the album exploded in popularity and the rest is history. The story less told goes as follows: In 1951, Cash resided in West Germany while serving in the U.S. Air Force. After seeing the film, Inside the Walls of Folsom Prison, Cash was inspired to write a song involving prison life.

Songwriter Gordon Jenkins had recently released a piece sung by Beverly Maher entitled “Crescent City Blues.” Innocently, Cash took the melody and many of the lyrics from the song in creating his world renowned hit, “Folsom Prison Blues.” When the mid-1970s came along, Cash ended up paying Jenkins a $75,000 settlement following a lawsuit.

With Cash’s desire to perform at a prison, on Jan. 13, 1968, his live recorded album, At Folsom Prison was recorded in front of nearly 2,000 inmates. For a plot twist, years later a documentary about the show at Folsom Prison was created, and according to screenwriter Michael Streissguth, the hoots and hollers during the line “I shot a man in Reno/Just to watch him die,” were spliced into the track in post production. Whether the cheers were real or not, Cash’s legacy is not a fallacy. Although a few details of Cash’s life were “lost in translation,” perhaps intentionally, he remains an integral part of our community since 1968. An entire day can be spent exploring the Sacramento tributes to The Man in Black, and in the future we can look forward to more park openings and art installations in his name.

The Johnny Cash Trail (Parking: 9980 Greenback Lane, Folsom) At just over a mile, this trail is an easy, paved jaunt through Folsom.

The trail, completed in 2014, connects the popular Historic Folsom Trail to the Folsom Lake Crossing Trail. Starting on either end of the trail, a handful of stops along the way such as the new Robber’s Ravine Bridge and Johnny Cash Bridge, give way to some beautiful walking paths. Not yet completed, the trail’s plans include art installations, taking us on a journey through Cash’s life.

Folsom Prison Museum (300 Prison Road, Folsom) Not coincidentally, the newly established trail brings us to Folsom State Prison and specifically, the Folsom Prison Museum. For $2 tickets and cameras allowed, this place is not to be missed. Extensive information on the history of inmates, executions and of course, Johnny Cash.

Johnny Cash Mural (L and 15th streets, Sacramento) Perhaps less of a “must-do” but more of a must-see when you are in the area, the brand new 15-story mural of Johnny Cash stands tall above downtown Sacramento. The portrait shows Cash gazing towards Folsom Prison and reminds us of his dedication to prison reform.

Although subtle nuances of Cash’s life as it pertains to Sacramento are forgotten or ignored, his contribution to prison reform and inmates in Sacramento County are measurable, and we celebrate his life and memory as part of our culture. Speaking about Cash’s visit to Folsom Prison, his daughter Rosanne Cash reminds us: “That’s when he embodied who he really was and that is light; no matter how much darkness is in it.”

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BELT IT OUT!

KATIE KNIPP MAKES HER OWN WAY IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS WORDS RONNIE CLINE • PHOTO ELLE JAYE

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etermined not to let anything stand in the way of her dreams, Katie Knipp became an expert in finding nontraditional ways to further her career in music.

From ducking into her high school’s band room during lunch breaks to teach

herself piano, to living a double life that connected her with the blues and allowed her

to express herself outside of the strict world of operatic education, if there’s something Knipp wants to check off her list, she will.

Knipp recently put her music career on hold to focus on having and caring for her two children, but the songs kept creeping into her mind.

“Sometimes I would just get a lyric stuck in my head at three in the morning while breastfeeding and had to write it down,” said Knipp.

It took her a few years to figure out how to balance both a family and music career.

“I really do love performing, but I can’t be a deadbeat mom and just leave my family and go tour for 100 days a year,” Knipp said. “I want to be present for my family and have a successful music career. I believe I can do it.”

So far, Knipp is keeping her word by releasing her fifth album earlier this month, titled Take It With You. It is by far her most bluesy album to date, with a backing band that hit the floor running and gelled while in the studio.

“We didn’t even have a live gig,” said Knipp. “We just went straight into the studio.

Then we played live after. It was crazy, but it worked!”

I sat down with Knipp right before the release of her new album, and discussed everything from dark poetry, to family life, to life-changing events.

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How long have you been playing piano?

I taught myself piano in high school during lunch breaks in the band room starting at 15. We didn’t have a piano at home and I didn’t have piano lessons, but I loved it and had to figure that shit out. I was so in love with the piano. So I was in there almost every lunch break like a total nerd.

Did you ask your parents for piano lessons?

They were already giving me voice lessons. They were amazing, so I can’t complain. They were also paying for karate lessons at the time as well.

Sounds like you have been ambitious from the very beginning.

I have. I learned how to read music by playing the clarinet in the fourth grade and when I was in choir. I took that knowledge and taught myself piano, then in college is when I became real serious and started majoring in music.

Your new album is very bluesy. When did you first start singing the blues?

Well, I had a private teacher on the side all through college, and past college, who was allowing me to sing the belt-y, bluesy stuff in a healthy way because the people at the university thought that opera was the way to go and anything else was bad for your voice. So I had to sneak my second voice teacher. I had these two worlds going on. I would sing German, Italian and French opera during the day and in the night I would go out and get crazy.

Crazy in what way?

During my first year I had to keep it a secret that I was singing in clubs at night. I was in a cover band, and we did everything from Aretha Franklin to Fiona Apple—just whatever music I like to sing.

When did you start writing your own music?

I started tinkering around and writing my own songs on piano before college, but I wasn’t as assertive about it until I went through certain personal things. Then I realized it was a really great healer.

What led you to this realization?

When I went to UC Santa Cruz I witnessed a suicide. It was on my 21st birthday. It was a really gory suicide, too. I lived in the dorms in UC Santa Cruz, and it was the guy next door to us. What he did was, he leaned a rifle against the railing of his balcony because he wanted people to see. He laid on the railing and then pulled the trigger so it shot him in the head and made him fall. I didn’t see him fall, but I was all about lifeguarding at the time and helping people with their injuries, so someone yelled, “Hey Katie! Someone fell off their balcony and might have broken their leg.” I ran over to him and half of his head was gone.

I can definitely see how expressing yourself through music can be therapeutic.

But the thing that was the real kicker—I don’t know if you are spiritual—but at that moment, for the first time in my life I felt pure evil around me.

I really felt evil in the air. It just enveloped me, and I was so scared. I just ran up to my dorm and hid under the covers like a 5-year-old. I just didn’t know quite how to process it I guess. After that, I started writing a lot of dark poetry.

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Would you say that darkness can be found in your music as well?

Yeah, my music can be a bit dark. You’d think I’d be covered in tattoos or something. Especially on my previous recordings.

And not long after writing your own music you were signed to an independent record label.

I was. I got a record deal with a startup company called R Level Records. They were like, “We’ll hire songwriters for you.” But I was like, “No, that’s OK, I can handle that.” So that’s when I bought a guitar and started teaching myself to play. This was when I was going to UC Santa Cruz, so I would practice on the beach and let the sound of the waves drown out any bad notes so no one else could hear me.

Why did you want to write on guitar instead of the piano?

Guitar was a great way to get a rhythm going, and get a song written faster than piano. I was too classical about piano at the time. I had a dorm mate that said, “Katie, three chords and you’re a rock star.” And I took that and I fucking ran with it. After only two months of playing I threw myself on stage.

I noticed that you mostly play solo. Do you plan on playing more shows with your band?

Yeah, I’ve only had one band gig this whole year. The band only got together to record the record, but we’re going to do more band gigs now that they want to stick around. I’m really grateful for that.

I know you’ve called the Sacramento area home for a while now, but are you originally from the Bay Area?

Yeah, I grew up in Concord, but I’ve been in the Sacramento area for about 10 years. I moved up here with my husband. We got married and bought a house, and I got pregnant and crazy enough, I got pregnant again.

You can tell family is really important to you.

It is. The first pregnancy was a miracle, because … well, we had a miscarriage the first, first time I was pregnant. We really didn’t think I could have kids.

That does sound like a miracle.

It really was, but I didn’t realize how hard parenthood was until I found myself breastfeeding around the clock and only sleeping two hours a night. And then having a tantrum-ing one-and-a-half to 3-year-old who wouldn’t let me sing a note, or play a note. I was so depressed.

That coupled with postpartum depression kicking in a little, I almost lost my shit, but writing Take It With You … it pulled me out of it and I’m grateful for that. I’m grateful for this album and I’m grateful for my family.

Katie Knipp will be celebrating the release of her new album, Take It With You, at The Torch Club (904 15th St., Sacramento) on Friday, Nov. 16. Knipp will be opening for The Sextones, who are returning from their European tour, so make sure you show up early. The show starts at 9 p.m.

For more info, go to Torchclub.net.

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REVENGE OF THE GUITAR COMIC

HOW JR DE GUZMAN DEFIED THE NAYSAYERS AND FOUND COMEDY SUCCESS WORDS ROBERT BERRY PHOTO TIM CRUZ

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’ve known comedian JR De Guzman for about seven years now, so it was both weird and fun to interview him

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a quiet kid who’d pop into an open mic, to the seasoned pro rocking a full house at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium last year, to performing his own 15-minute special as part of Netflix’s The Comedy Lineup. In a world where success of this sort is hard to come by, it’s refreshing to see De Guzman do so well.

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funny jokes, and adding a guitar to his performance arsenal has created a magic blend of musical comedy that has proven to be an entertaining formula. In 2015, a 15-minute clip of his performance at the Crest Theatre was uploaded to YouTube, and quickly became a viral sensation, garnering more than 250,000 views to date thanks to some love from folks on Reddit. He went on to win the 2016 StandUp NBC Award (won by local comic Kiry Shabazz a year later, giving Sacramento back-to-back victories in the competition).

De Guzman’s comedy album Dual Citizen was released by 800 Pound Gorilla Records in February 2017, and it debuted No. 1 on both the Billboard and iTunes comedy charts. With the debut of his Netflix special, it seems as if there’s no limit for this talented comic.

Well, the limit may be in his ability to come up with a good name for his pug, which he not-so-cleverly dubbed Pugsy.

Despite his hacky approach to naming canines, his on-stage comedy is funny where it counts.

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Was music a part of your comedy when you first started?

I did stand-up without music for about a year. I was still at UC Davis, and I took a comedy class that had you do everything. I took any class related to comedy. I went to a theater class that taught sketch comedy, improv comedy, stand-up and musical comedy. When I did the musical comedy thing, I did that song on my act. It was a song about the phrase “No Homo.” I don’t do it anymore; I did it for about a year, but it was the first comedy song I wrote and it was for a class assignment, and I started closing with it in my act.

Was it a song where you’re saying “No Homo,” but everything you’re saying is contrary to that?

No, that would have been a better song. It was making fun of rappers for using that phrase. It was like how all of the dance songs of the time were just commands that were easy to shout out.

Who were your earliest influences?

The first two were Dave Chappelle and Zach Galifianakis. I almost feel that today what I do is just a weird mix of what I like best of them.

I hear comedians talk about “Guitar Comics” as if that’s some less than acceptable or pure form of stand-up comedy, derisively.

You sure it’s not the most respected one [laughs]?

Well it’s interesting that some of the most respected comedians in history use music.

You’ve got Steve Martin, Bo Burnham and Adam Sandler’s new Netflix special is amazing. Do you just take the criticism in stride, or does it bug you?

I was hanging out with another musical comedian yesterday and talking about this.

Even the words “Guitar Comedian” sounds so bad.

Yeah, it’s almost like “Prop Comic.”

There’s a stigma behind it. I don’t even want to say it. I just say that I do musical stand-up, then they go, “Oh yeah, you’re a ‘Guitar Comic.’” There was a comic right in the beginning, when I first started doing the guitar, he pulled me aside and said, “You know, man. That guitar is cool, but it’s kind of a crutch. You’ll get over it. You’ll get past it. Once you drop it, I think you’ll be an amazing comedian.” I never forgot that. I remember being so heartbroken, thinking I had to stop doing it. I was so new and he was headlining shows and really looked up to him. But it stuck with me.

Then maybe three years in, at a time when I wasn’t sure where my stand-up was going, doing shows for no money, and my brothers had careers in dentistry, so I had to decide if I was going to keep doing it or not. That’s when the YouTube video of me performing at the Crest started getting some hits. If I started conforming my act to “The Hack Police” or whatever you call them, then a lot of stuff would have never SubmergeMag.com

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Comedians are less than a half a percent of your audience. It’s a gift you have, and it’s stupid to tie an arm behind your back just because they can’t play the guitar.

I think at the end of the day, if it’s good, it’s good.

Tell me about that YouTube video that became a viral hit.

I was in a weird place and did a stand-up tour of Asia. When I was traveling there were no more “Hack Police.” In Asia and Europe, they love musical comedy, they love character comedy and they love everything. I saw some of the best standup out there, because there were no rules.

I saw this really unique Mitch Hedbergstyle stuff from an Asian guy in Singapore.

So that encouraged me to do musical comedy even harder.

When I got back I’d do these Tribble Runs [a string of comedy shows over a long distance] where I’d get like $300, but after buying food and gas, I’d end up not making any money. I had no money left on the way home. I had to be one of those guys at the gas station with a made up story, but it was real to me. I ended up exchanging my comedy CD with someone for $20. It was a really shitty CD, but now I have a less shitty one out.

I put together 15 minutes to perform at the Crest Theatre to tape and give to agents and managers to get into to the college circuit. My friend saw it when it had 30 views, and he posted it to Reddit, and that’s where it went really big to 30,000 the next day. It’s since got over 200,000. But it gave me a good tape that gave me an agent and manager.

You’ve got some funny little jokes as asides in addition to your songs. When you’re approaching this how do you divide your comedy writing between the music and the jokes?

When I started out, I just wrote jokes, but songs helped me stretch to 30 minutes so I could start making money. Even now when I start writing, I just do a ton of joke writing; out of 100 maybe one is good. But I try to write a good song for each good joke. I don’t think I could ever be a pure musical act, though.

Tell me about performing at Sacramento Memorial Auditorium opening for Nick Offerman.

They gave my tape to Nick Offerman and they picked mine. Luke Soin [Sacramentobased comedian] taped my set. The show was so amazing with that energy. It’s something I’ve never felt at any other show.

It was such a drug. It was the perfect show.

I would do it every night if I could. There’s a sense when you’re opening for someone that you really have to prove it. That’s the tape that I submitted to Netflix, and that’s how I got my special.

My favorite moment of that performance was when you just killed it, then walked off the stage to a near ovation, then Nick Offerman walked out on the stage with a guitar, and you could just see the look on his face was like, “Goddamnit!” He had so much respect.

He said, “What a fine young gentleman. I’m sad to have to follow him!” It was really cool. For all the times comedians gave me shit, that made up for it.

So the Netflix special came out about two months ago. What does it feel like a few hours before it’s coming on?

I got to see it a week before it dropped, but after watching it I just got more nervous. I wondered how the rest of the world was going to see it. I wasn’t really thinking about it that much an hour before it dropped, because it was my girlfriend Chelsea’s birthday. The best thing is hearing that “Da-doom” Netflix sound before it starts. Once people started responding to it on social media it really felt real. I was so nervous because it’s the biggest platform I’ve been on so far.

People were messaging me from Facebook, Instagram and Twitter and saying really nice things. Somebody from Brazil was like, “I’m in med school and watching comedy is what gets me through it, and this is one of the hardest times I’ve laughed in a long time.” It was so encouraging. As much as you need to do it with intrinsic motivation, that stuff really validates what you do.

I remember setting a goal during the Netflix taping to be a positive light in comedy for people. I’m not very political, but I kind of want to be a break from all the shittiness of what the news is portraying. This can just be a reminder to be silly. So to hear that from people is cool.

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SHREDDING THE SCENE

VINNIE GUIDERA & THE DEAD BIRDS DIG INTO SOPHOMORE ALBUM WORDS JUSTIN COX • PHOTO RYAN ALVES

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hen Vinnie Guidera sets out to write a song, the end goal exists beyond those few minutes of music. He’s creating one piece of a larger whole—a companion both sonically and thematically to a collection of other songs. These aren’t short stories; they’re chapters in a book.

The book in this case is Shedding, the sophomore LP by his band, Vinnie Guidera and the Dead Birds. Guidera and fellow band members Kevin Hayes (bass) and Ian McDonald (drums) hail from Sacramento and have established themselves as a mainstay on the local indie music scene since the release of their debut album, Lows, back in 2015.

The songs on Lows were largely built from music Guidera had been writing before the band formally came together. On Shedding, the whole band was involved from the outset, and you can hear it. The highs rise higher and the lows dip lower, the breakdowns are intricate and dynamic, and three of the songs are purely instrumental.

That’s not what you might expect from a three-piece indie band whose frontman wields an acoustic guitar, but to project assumptions on Vinnie Guidera and the Dead Birds would steer you wrong. Guidera grew up on classic rock, learned to play guitar via thrash metal as a teenager and has since gravitated toward an indie-rock space populated by bands like Pedro the Lion and Neutral Milk Hotel. You can hear all of those influences folding together

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on Shedding, along with the lulls and crescendos of early 2000s Mogwai, especially on the instrumental tracks.

The band launched a Kickstarter campaign this summer to get the album made, hitting their goal in the first week. They self-recorded the whole thing in their own space so that the Kickstarter funds could be used to press the record (on clear lavender vinyl) and get it packaged.

Not only is Shedding a cohesive collection of songs, but it even picks up the thread of their previous album as it explores loss and grief, only now from a new vantage point.

The album kicks off with the tight palm-muting of “Wraith in Pages,” a catchy and anthemic opener that rides a tight groove for about two minutes before all three instruments take over and meander through the final 35 seconds, a glimpse into what can be expected over the next nine tracks. “Stasis” is the first of the instrumental songs and an absolutely hypnotic early-morning stroll through the woods. The back half of the album is anchored by “Part of the Act” and “Vacation White,” two singles that are currently available on their Bandcamp page for those looking to dip their toes in the water.

Submerge caught up with Guidera by phone to talk about the new album, which the band will play in full at their release show at the Blue Lamp on Nov. 17 with support from Shotgun Sawyer and Eugene Ugly.

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How did Vinnie Guidera and the Dead Birds form?

It started out as a solo project. Kevin, Ian and I have been playing in bands together since I was a teenager and then I did a solo thing as kind of a side project. Maybe six years ago, we decided to do a one-off full-band show and it was a lot of fun. [After that] it became a permanent arrangement. The first songs were mostly solo songs that we built up as a band.

When did you start making music?

I’ve been playing guitar since I was 12 or 13. I taught myself to play listening to Metallica records. I remember being in junior high and wanting a classic white Flying V and long hair.

I’ve played lead guitar for as long as I can remember and it’s nice to be able to work those elements into our material. Those end up being my favorite parts of the songs. I like the builds and the payoffs, where everything gets bigger and there are dynamic opportunities.

How would you describe Shedding, thematically?

The first record was mostly about low points and loss and grief. This one deals with a lot of the same things but from a new perspective, with a little bit more ownership of those feelings—from a perspective of being at fault and not being slighted by circumstance. Maybe the first one was a little naive and this is sort of shaking that naiveté and growing, not necessarily out of positivity, but out of necessity. You take ownership and look at your same experiences through a different lens.

Were the instrumental songs a deliberate choice from the outset?

Writing lyrics is kind of weird for me because I can’t do it unless I really have something to say from the start. To build out the song and arbitrarily write some lyrics over it feels unnatural for me. When we realized that the songwriting process was going to be different for this one, we started doing some jamming with nothing in mind—recording iPhone memos and using those as a point of reference, just writing as organically as possible. If you ever see a set list written out live, it’ll probably say “Jam 1” and “Jam 2” rather than “Shedding” and “Pushback” [two of the three instrumental tracks on the album].

How do you get that sound out of your guitar?

I first started playing through an amp because I can’t stand the way an acoustic sounds through a DI box. At first I had a practice amp with some built-in reverb, but as we started playing with the full band, I plugged into my Marshall and started experimenting with the different channels. And between the last record and this one I’ve started working with some pedals from back in the day when I was playing electric.

What drove the decision to self-record?

I’m a big fan of physical media and the physical presentation of a record. We already had to do a Kickstarter to fund [pressing the record]. We saved every dollar from every show and that softens the blow, but three years of gigging would not have covered the cost of making the record. That’s the life of a local musician.

What went into the cover art for this album?

It was stressful. I borrowed one camera from Ian’s girlfriend and one from my roommate and tried to take a picture of a TV screen that didn’t look like garbage.

It’s the same spot in my backyard [as the cover for Lows]. The TV idea came to me when we did a band photo shoot maybe two years ago with our friend, Denae Davis, a visual artist who works with TVs and static. It worked thematically with the music I was writing; there’s often a loud, abrasive discomfort to understanding as it relates to the self. A lulling narrative is easy to adopt, but that doesn’t keep you safe from self-doubt. This album is a topical follow-up to Lows, so it felt natural that the visuals would follow suit.

What’s next for Vinnie Guidera and the Dead Birds?

We’ve been talking about it a long time, but we’d really like to play some shows up and down the West Coast, up to Seattle and down to San Diego.

What can people expect at the release show?

There’s a running joke we’ve got with Shotgun Sawyer that we play every show together that we can. Our next three local shows are with them, and the other band, Eugene Ugly, is a band we’ve played with for years. These are some of my favorite bands.

What’s Sacramento’s music scene like for a band like yours?

I’m really proud of what we have as a music community. Not every city has it, so it’s something I’m grateful for and want to participate in so that it continues to thrive. I like how much collaboration there is—bands working together to put together shows that are more of an event than just your average gig.

Join in the celebratory vibes during Vinnie Guidera and the Dead Birds’ official record release show for Shedding on Saturday, Nov. 17 at Blue Lamp (1400 Alhambra Blvd.). The band will have CDs, vinyl and T-shirts for sale, so bring some extra cash! Opening are Shotgun Sawyer and Eugene Ugly. Show is at 8 p.m., admission is $10 and for those 21 and over.

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11.07 WEDNESDAY

Ace of Spades 3OH!3, Lil Aaron, Emo Nite, 8 p.m.

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

The Boardwalk CKY, Nekrogoblikon, Chaos Mantra, Knocked Down, 6:30 p.m.

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

Crest Theatre Estas Tonne, 7 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Folsom Hotel Saloon Proxy, 6:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose All Vinyl Wednesdays w/ DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m.

Holy Diver Live City Ent Talent Search, 7 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Ross Hammond, 5 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Live Blues Jam Session, 8 p.m.

Momo Sacramento Bourbon & Blues: The Greg Roberts Band ft.

Bubba McCoy, 5:30 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Porchlight Brewing Co. 1st Wednesday Acoustic Jam, 5:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Fuck Cancer: Danny’s Lame-Ass Birthday Bash feat. Kevin Seconds, Jake Desrochers, Jack Thompson, Tom Hutchinson, Danny Reynoso, Shawn Peter, Hosted by Andy Hawk, 8 p.m.

Sacramento State: Union Redwood Room Nooner w/ Amber Essence, 12 p.m.

Shine Speak Out! Sacramento Open Mic, 8 p.m.

Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts Leo Kottke, 7 p.m.

Streets Pub and Grub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Gavin Caanan, 5:30 p.m.; Lindsay Beaver, 9 p.m.

11.08 THURSDAY

Armadillo Music Captain Cutiepie, Baddest Beams, 6 p.m.

Blue Lamp The Philharmonik, Paul Willis, Live Band Cypher and more, 7 p.m.

The Boardwalk Gonzo, Inna Vision, 7:30 p.m.

The Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Jerry Martini and Frankie Sorci, 7 p.m.

Fox & Goose Michael B. Justis, 8 p.m.

Goldfield William Clark Green, Flatland Cavalry, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s Daley, 8 p.m.

Holy Diver Iya Terra, Dubbest, One Sharp Mind, DJ RainJah, 7 p.m.

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Kupros Craft House Dylan Crawford, 8 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Momo Sacramento Kalin White, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides This Is This, House of Mary, 8 p.m.

Palms Playhouse Ural Thomas and The Pain, 7:30 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub High Noon, 9:30 p.m.

Press Club Fuck Cancer: Danny’s Lame-Ass Birthday Bash feat. Kill the Precedent, Peace Killers and More, 8 p.m.

Sacramento State: Union Ballroom Jesse McCartney, The Color Wild, 7:30 p.m. (Sold Out) Shady Lady Michael Ray, 9 p.m.

Shine Jazz Jam, 8 p.m.

Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts Lisa Loeb, Billy Lawler, 7 p.m.

Torch Club Mind X, 5:30 p.m.; Groove Session, 8 p.m.

11.09 FRIDAY

Ace of Spades G Herbo, Southside, Queen Key, Q Money, Lil James, 6:30 p.m.

Bar 101 Banjo Bones, 9:30 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Dusty Green Bones, 5 p.m.

Big Sexy Brewing Co. Mikey LP & The Krooks, 6 p.m.

Blue Lamp Atriarch, Statiqbloom, Deth Crux, Orhima, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Roland Tonies, 1-800, Henry’s Magic Family Band, Occupy the Trees, 7:30 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino 98°, 9 p.m.

Capitol Garage Capitol Friday’s Reggae Night w/ DJ Veyn, 10 p.m.

Crooked Lane Brewing Co. Tropicali Flames, 7 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Box Band, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Adam Block, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ CrookOne and Guests, 10 p.m.

Harlow’s John Craigie, Rainbow Girls, 6 p.m.; Local H, 9:30 p.m.

Holy Diver Don Vedda, Something Heartfelt, A Foreign Affair, Self Continuum, The Never & Now), 6:30 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge William Mylar’s Hippie Hour, 5:30 p.m.; Cluster Phunk, 9 p.m.

Momo Sacramento The Collection, 6 p.m.

Mondavi Center: Jackson Hall Sammy Miller and the Congregation, 8 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino CKY, Nekrogoblikon, Black Plague Wolves, 9 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Open Mic Night, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Fuck Cancer: Danny’s Lame-Ass Birthday Bash feat. The Knockoffs, Jesus and the Dinosaurs, The O’Mulligans, Mob Rule, 8 p.m.

Opera House Saloon Neon Playboys, 9:30 p.m.

Palms Playhouse 7th Annual California Banjo Extravaganza feat.

Ned Luberecki, Chris Coole, Bill Evans and More, 7:30 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Placerville Public House Red Dirt Ruckus, 8 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Rockology, 10 p.m.

Press Club Red City Radio, Typesetter, Kali Ma, 7 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino The Wiz Kid, 9:30 p.m.

Shady Lady Humble Wolf, 9 p.m.

Shine Ladies Rock Camp Showcase, 8 p.m.

Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, 6:30 p.m.

Torch Club Midtown Creepers, 5:30 p.m.; Niki J. Crawford, 9 p.m.

Trinity Episcopal Cathedral Church JitaZax, 7:30 p.m.

11.10 SATURDAY

Ace of Spades Colt Ford, The Hood & the Hatchback, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Bongo Furys, 9:30 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Colonel and the Mermaids, 3 p.m.

Blue Lamp Spanky’s Electro Swing Soirée feat. DJ Lady Char, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Goatwhore, The Casualties, Black Tusk, Great American Ghost, Morthereon, Exiled from Grace, 7:30 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Travis Tritt, 8 p.m.

Cafe Colonial Fuck Cancer: Danny’s Lame-Ass Birthday Bash feat. The Moans, Free Candy, Sad Girlz Club, Mastoids, 8 p.m.

Crooked Lane Brewing Co. Jasmine Bailey, 7 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Ariel Jean Band, 9 p.m.

The Fig Tree Open Mic, 7 p.m.

Fox & Goose According to Bazooka, 9 p.m.

Harlow’s Orgy, Winters Reign, Evolution Revolver, Graybar Hotel, Esther Black, 6:30 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Mondavi Center: Jackson Hall Pinchas Zukerman (Violin), Angela Cheng (Piano), 8 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino Heart

By Heart (feat. Original Heart Members), 7 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m.

Old Ironsides Flight Mongoose, Dorothy Lane, The Dark Whatever, 8 p.m.

Opera House Saloon Locked and Loaded, 9:30 p.m.

Pachamama Coffee Open Mic Night and Art Pop-Up, 6 p.m.

Palms Playhouse A Celebration of Joni Mitchell feat. Kimberly Ford, 7 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Placerville Public House Old Mule, Jonny Mojo, 8 p.m.

Porchlight Brewing Co. Sicky Betts Acoustic, 6:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Rebel Yell, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

The Purple Place Cash Prophets, 9 p.m.

Recluse Arts Crimson Eye, Ellusive Furs, Malcolm Bliss, 5 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Big Bad Boogie Rock, 10 p.m.

Revival at the Sawyer Encore w/ DJ Lady Kate, 9:30 p.m.

Shady Lady Zorelli, 9 p.m.

Shine The Roa Brothers Band, The Easychairs, Bad Patterns, 8 p.m.

The Side Door Shelley Burns, 7 p.m.

Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts Strunz & Farah, 7 p.m.

Stonegate Country Club The Quitters, 7 p.m.

Torch Club The Stuff (Album Release), 5:30 p.m.; The Nickel Slots 10th Anniversary Party, 9 p.m.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Capital Choral Festival, 9 a.m.

11.11 SUNDAY

Ace of Spades The Struts, Thunderpussy, 7 p.m. (Sold Out) Berryessa Brewing Co. Achilles Wheel Trio, 3 p.m.

Blue Lamp Fuck Cancer: Danny’s Lame-Ass Birthday Bash feat. Flip the Switch, Frack!, The Bitters, Cassette Idols, Black Crosses, Hosted by Gene Chowder, 8 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Los Muecas, 5 p.m.

Harlow’s Southern Culture on the Skids, 7 p.m.

Holy Diver Philip H. Anselmo and the Illegals, Child Bite, Horseneck, Tyrannocannon, 7 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.

Momo Sacramento Milo w/ Live Band, Kenny Segal, Sparks Across Darkness, 7 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Gary Mendoza, 3 p.m.

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

Sophia’s Thai Kitchen David Wilcox, 7 p.m.

Torch Club Benefit for Suicide Prevention w/ The Breakers, Aaron King, Pistofferson Brothers and More, 3 p.m.; Front the Band, 8 p.m.

11.12 MONDAY

Armadillo Music Busy Lighthouse, 6 p.m.

Blue Lamp Honyock, Prism Bitch, Everyone is Dirty, 8 p.m.

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

Holy Diver Royal Bliss, Joyous Wolf, Messer, 6 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, 7:30 p.m.

Mondavi Center: Jackson Hall Czech Philharmonic, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides Heath Williamson & Friends, 5:30 p.m.

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Ace of Spades Lil Xan, Steve Cannon, Joey Trap, 7 p.m.

Blue Lamp Wrong, Portrayal of Guilt, Chrome Ghost, 8 p.m.

Community Center Theater Ghost: A Pale Tour Named Death, 8 p.m.

Golden 1 Center Breaking Benjamin, Five Finger Death Punch, Bad Wolves, From Ashes to New, 5 p.m.

Harlow’s This Will Destroy You, Clarice Jensen, 7 p.m.

Harris Center for the Arts Russian String Orchestra, 7:30 p.m.

Holy Diver Oshun, Moon Magic, Kare Collective, 7 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Jenn Rogar, 5 p.m.; Open Mic, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Bill Mylar, 5:30 p.m.; Sickey Betts, 8 p.m.

11.14 WEDNESDAY

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

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

El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose All Vinyl Wednesdays w/ DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m.

Goldfield Leaving Austin, Dire Lane, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s Deap Vally, The Croissants, 7 p.m.

Harris Center for the Arts: Stage 1 Diane Schuur (The Music of Frank Sinatra, Stan Getz and other Schuur Catalog Gems), 7:30 p.m.

Holy Diver Bourbon & Blues: John Cocuzzi Courtet, 5:30 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Ross Hammond, 5 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Live Blues Jam Session, 8 p.m.

Momo Sacramento Bourbon and Blues: John Cocuzzi Courtet, 5:30 p.m.

Mondavi Center: Jackson Hall Joan Baez, 8 p.m. (Sold Out) Nicholson’s MusiCafe Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m.

Sacramento State: Union Redwood Room Nooner w/ Leo Xia, 12 p.m.

Streets Pub and Grub Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Torch Club Sean Lehe, 5:30 p.m.; Swoon, Shaun Munday, 9 p.m.

11.15 THURSDAY

Blue Lamp Hi, Mom!, Anxious Arms; Dearheart, Fake It, Nosedive, 7 p.m.

The Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Jessica Malone, 7 p.m.

Fox & Goose JIGO, 8 p.m.

Goldfield Emily Kinney, Paul McDonald, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s Rob Vicious, Master Kato, Bandgang Lonnie Bands, ManManSavage, 6:30 p.m.

Holy Diver As I Lay Dying, Within The Ruins, Kingdom of Giants, 7 p.m. (Sold Out) Kupros Craft House Alyssa Mattson, 8 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

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Momo Sacramento Reach Music Showcase feat. More.Rico, JMac, Brandonsohyphy, Luix, Sleng, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides Open Acoustic Jam, 7 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Jessie Leigh, 9:30 p.m.

Press Club John Calvin Abney, M Lockwood Porter, Joseph Kojima Gray, 8 p.m.

Shady Lady Harley White Jr. Orchestra, 9 p.m.

Shine Jazz Jam, 8 p.m.

Torch Club Mind X, 5:30 p.m.; Tropicali Flames, 9 p.m.

11.16 FRIDAY

Bar 101 Todd Morgan, 9:30 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Elizabeth Moen and Friends, 5 p.m.

Big Sexy Brewing Co. Big Sticky Mess, 6 p.m.

Blue Lamp Cro-Mags w/ EyeHateGod, Hoods, Lowlife, Alarms, 7:30 p.m.

The Boardwalk Like Moths to Flames, Oceans Ate Alaska, Phinehas, Novelists, Desolist, 6 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Arnel Pineda, 9 p.m.

Cafe Colonial and The Colony Colonial Fest 4: Like Roses, Adult School, Rex Means King, Public School, Swing Away, Anxious Arms, Fake It, LaTour, Mookatite, 7 p.m.

Capitol Garage Capitol Friday’s Reggae Night w/ DJ Veyn, 10 p.m.

Crooked Lane Brewing Co. The Inside Story, 6 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon CarTunes Band, 9 p.m.

Fox & Goose Güero, Be Brave Bold Robot, 9 p.m.

Golden Bear DJ CrookOne and Guests, 10 p.m.

Goldfield Michigan Rattlers, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s Tainted Love, 9 p.m.

Holy Diver Korpiklaani, Arkona, Helsott, 7 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge William Mylar’s Hippie Hour, 5:30 p.m.; Deviate, 9 p.m.

Momo Sacramento Rosemother, Roland Tonies, Tonic Zephyr, 6 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Open Mic Night, 6 p.m.

Old Ironsides Stars and Garters (Reunion Show), The Brangs, Clevers, 8 p.m.

Opera House Saloon Space Cowboys, 9:30 p.m.

Palms Playhouse Sideline, 7:30 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Porchlight Brewing Co. JonEmery, 7:30 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Wiz Kid, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m.

Red Hawk Casino Nathan Owens Band, 9:30 p.m.

Shady Lady The Golden Cadillacs, 9 p.m.

Shine Simon Lunche, Knights of the Sound Table, Tom Goyen, 8 p.m.

Torch Club The Outcome, 5:30 p.m.; The Sextones, Katie Knipp (Album Release), 9 p.m.

11.17 SATURDAY

Ace of Spades The Interrupters, Bedouin Soundclash, The Bar Stool Preachers, 7 p.m.

Bar 101 Cosmic Strings, 9:30 p.m.

Berryessa Brewing Co. Bottom Dwellers, 3 p.m.

Blue Lamp Vinnie Guidera & the Dead Birds (Album Release), Shotgun Sawyer, Eugene Ugly, 8 p.m.

The Boardwalk Knockout, Straight Through, Tides of Tomorrow, Your Mom, 7 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Arnel Pineda, 8 p.m.

Cafe Colonial and The Colony Colonial Fest 4: Captain Cutiepie, Aberzombies, Dead Weight, The Crappys, Dead Dads, At Both Ends, Pisscat, The O’Mulligans, The Enlows, Lightweight, Strange Party, Sacto Storytellers, Sick Burn, Killer Couture, Instagon, 2 p.m.

Community Center Theater Sacramento Philharmonic and Opera: Boheme, Carmen, Romeo and Juliet, 8 p.m.

Crooked Lane Brewing Co. Tattered and Tied, 6 p.m.

El Dorado Saloon Neon Playboys, 9 p.m.

The Fig Tree Open Mic, 7 p.m.

Fox & Goose Sam Eliot, Sean Fleming, 9 p.m.

Goldfield Christine Rosander, Mick Taras, 7:30 p.m.

Harlow’s Tainted Love, 9 p.m.

Holy Diver DevilDriver, Jinjer, Raven Black, HellHeart, 6:30 p.m.

(Sold Out) Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m.

MontBleu Resort Casino Sammy feat. David Hayes (Sammy Davis Jr. Tribute), 7 p.m.

Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m.

Old Ironsides We Are Your Friends Dance Party, 9 p.m.

On The Y Beneath the Fallen, Art and the Resistance, Prey 4 Reign, 7 p.m.

Opera House Saloon Journey Revisited, 9:30 p.m.

Palms Playhouse New World String Project, 7:30 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Porchlight Brewing Co. Amanda Gray, 6 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Wonderbread 5, 10 p.m.

Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m.

The Purple Place AC McKinney Band, 9 p.m.

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

Revival at the Sawyer Encore w/ DJ Lady Kate, 9 p.m.

RockBand University A Waking Memory, Scythe, Plague, Zephira, 7:30 p.m.

Shady Lady Current Personae, 9 p.m.

The Side Door The Little Band, 7 p.m.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort Mini Kiss (Kiss Tribute), 8 p.m.

Torch Club Loose Engines, 5:30 p.m.; Daniel Castro, 9 p.m.

11.18 SUNDAY

Berryessa Brewing Co. Andy Coe Band, 3 p.m.

The Boardwalk gP, Convey, Shpwrck, 6:30 p.m.

Cache Creek Casino Danilo y Orquesta Universal, 1 p.m.

Golden 1 Center Justin Timberlake: The Man Of The Woods Tour, 6 p.m.

Harlow’s The Helio Sequence, Strawberry Mountain, 7 p.m.

Holy Diver PVMNTS, WSTR, Hold Close, Light the Way, 6:30 p.m.

LowBrau Throwback Jams w/ DJ Epik & Special Guests, 9:30 p.m.

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Midtown BarFly Factor IX w/ DJ Bryan Hawk, DJ CarnieRobber and Guests, 9 p.m.

Mondavi Center: Jackson Hall UC Davis Symphony Orchestra: Love, Jazz, and Sailors, 7 p.m.

Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Alan Iglesias, 3 p.m.

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

The Red Museum Sacramento Audio Waffle #49 feat. Quartz Thrust, Cellista, Disappearing, Jim Haynes, Artificial Telepathy, Diff Tech Tech Diff, 12 p.m.

Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Front the Band, 8 p.m.

11.20 TUESDAY

Blue Lamp Noisem, Blame God, World Peace, xTom Hanx, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s Noodles, Jess Connelly, 7 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Robert Kuhlmann, 5 p.m.; Open Mic, 7 p.m.

Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m.

Powerhouse Pub Live Band Karaoke, 8 p.m.

Sol Collective Florist, Tristan Puig, Clever Trick, Cugino, 7:30 p.m.

Torch Club Richard March, 5:30 p.m.; Gabe Carpenter Trio, 8 p.m.

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Blue Lamp Chrch, Fister, Ilsa, 8 p.m.

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

Harlow’s Steven Page Trio (feat. co-founder & former frontman of Barenaked Ladies), Wesley Stace (aka John Wesley Harding), 7 p.m.

Holy Diver Delta Sleep, Floral, Find Yourself, The Seafloor Cinema, Meet Cute, 6:30 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, 7:30 p.m.

Old Ironsides Heath Williamson & Friends, 5:30 p.m.

Press Club Everything Crash: A Night of OG JA Reggae and Rocksteady w/ DJs Young Royal and Nina Reggaedelic, 9 p.m.

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

Blue Lamp Annual Thanksgiving Eve Party w/ Just Like Heaven, DJ Bryan Hawk, 9 p.m.

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

El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m.

Fox & Goose All Vinyl Wednesdays w/ DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m.

Goldfield Hellbound Glory, 8 p.m.

Harlow’s 7th Annual New Jack Fling w/ DJs CrookOne, Epik and Ben Johnson, 9:30 p.m.

Kupros Craft House Ross Hammond, 5 p.m.

Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Live Blues Jam Session, 8 p.m.

Momo Sacramento Bourbon & Blues: The Tropicali Flames, 5:30 p.m.; Janmondo, 9 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 Sean Lehe, 5:30 p.m.; Ghost Town Rebellion, Drop Dead Red, 9 p.m.

Comedy Golden 1 Center Kevin Hart: The Irresponsible Tour, Nov. 16, 7 p.m.

Harlow’s One Night of Fun with Jen Kirkman, Nov. 10, 7 p.m.

Laughs Unlimited Underpaid-Hilariously Funny Tour: Steph Sanders, Ave Boon, Carlos Rodriguez, Aivy Cordova and More, Nov. 7, 8 p.m.

Jessica Michelle Singleton, Jack Assadourian, Hosted by AJ DeMello, Nov. 9 - 11, Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

420 Comedy Night w/ Ngaio Bealum, Wendy Lewis, Dave Touchstone, Nicole Eichenberg, Hosted by Joe Lopez, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.

Say It Loud w/ Shanell Renee, Michael Calvin Jr., Joey C, Amy Estes, Mario Montes, Hosted Robert Omoto, Nov. 15, 8 p.m.

Joey Medina feat. Drew Marks, Nov. 16 - 18, Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

All Ages Comedy & Magic Show w/ Justin Rivera, Nov. 18, 1 p.m.

Swizz Comedy Presents: Shea Suga, Andre Morton, Taylor Evans, Hosted

by Chris Smith, Nov. 21, 8 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Open Mic Comedy w/ Hosts Jaime Fernandez and Michael Cella, Tuesdays, 8 p.m.

On the Y Open Mic Comedy w/ Guest Hosts, Thursdays, 8:30 p.m.

Punch Line WTF Wednesdays w/ Mars Parker and Guests, Nov. 7, 9 p.m.

Celeste Barber, Nov. 8, 8 & 10:15 p.m.

Affion Crockett, Nov. 9 - 11, Fri., 8 & 10:15 p.m; Sat., 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Dry Bar Comedy Live w/ Leanne Morgan, Key Lewis, Brad Bonar, Dennis Gaxiola, Jay Whittaker, Nov. 13, 8 p.m.

Sacramento Comedy Showcase, Nov. 14, 8 p.m.

Jared Freid, Johnny Taylor, Hosted

by Turner Sparks, Nov. 15, 8 p.m.

Brendan Schaub, Johnny Taylor, Hosted by Andrew Holmgren, Nov. 16 - 17, Fri., 8 & 10:15 p.m; Sat., 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.

Robert Berry and Friends, Nov. 18, 7 p.m.

WTF Wednesdays, Nov. 21, 9 p.m.

Sacramento Comedy Spot Open Mic, Sunday’s and Mondays, 8 p.m.

Improv Taste Test and Harold Night, Wednesdays, 7 - 10 p.m.

Cage Match and Improv Jam, Thursdays, 8 - 10 p.m.

Anti-Cooperation League, Saturdays, 9 p.m.

STAB! Comedy Theater The Reps: A Weekly Drop-In Improv Workshop, Thursdays, 7 p.m.

Comedy Open Mic, Thursdays, 9 p.m.

STAB! Podcast Panel Show, Fridays, 10 p.m.

Tommy T’s Joey Guila, Nov. 9 - 10, Fri., 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.; Sat., 7 & 9:45 p.m.

Jeremy Curry & Friends, Nov. 15, 7:30 p.m.

Luenell, Nov. 16 - 18, Fri., 7:30 & 9:45 p.m.; Sat., 7 & 9:45 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m.

Misc.

8th and W Streets Certified Farmers Market, Sundays, 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.

20th Street (Between J and K) Midtown Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

21st & X Streets Sacramento Antique Faire, Nov. 11, 6:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Ace of Spades River City Chili CookOff, Nov. 16, 7:30 p.m.

B Street Theatre at The Sofia Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts The Legend of Georgia McBride, Through Dec. 9 Blue Cue Trivia Night, Wednesdays, 9 p.m.

The Boxing Donkey Trivia Night, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Cal Expo Harvest Festival Original Art & Craft Show, Nov. 16 - 18, 10 a.m.

Sacramento Snowbomb Ski and Board Festival, Nov. 17 - 18, Sat., 10 a.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.

Camellia Coffee Roasters Alt Library Book Club, Nov. 14, 6:30 p.m.

The Center at Twenty-Three Hundred Elysium Live: An Exclusive Showcase of NorCal Artistry, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.

CLARA (E. Claire Raley Studios for the Performing Arts) Brazilian Center Fashion Show, Dinner, and Wine Event, Nov. 16, 5 p.m.

Country Club Plaza Certified Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.

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Crest Theatre SuicideGirls Blackheart Burlesque, Nov. 10, 9 p.m.

10th Annual Miss California Latina Pageant, Nov. 18, 6 p.m.

Crocker Art Museum The Elaine and Sidney Cohen Collection: of Contemporary Ceramics, Through Nov. 18 Nature’s Gifts: Early California Paintings from the Wendy Willrich Collection, Through Dec. 31 Duane Michals: The Portraitist, Through Jan. 6 Crooked Lane Brewing Co. Trivia Night, Wednesdays, 6 p.m.

Davis Arts Center Poetry Reading Series: Fire and Rain, Nov. 18, 2 p.m.

Florin Road & 65th Street Certified Farmers Market, Thursdays, 8 a.m.

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Fox & Goose Pub Quiz, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Highwater The Trivia Factory, Mondays, 7 p.m.

Historic Old Folsom Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.

Kupros Craft House Triviology, Sundays, 7:30 p.m.

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

McClatchy Park Oak Park Farmers Market, Saturdays, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

McConnell Estates Winery Chili Cook Off, Nov. 3, 12 - 3 p.m.

Midtown BarFly Salsa Lessons, Wednesdays, 8 p.m.

North Natomas Regional Park District 1 Holiday Craft Fair • Nov. 17, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Old Sacramento Old Sacramento Waterfront Tree Lighting Ceremony, Nov. 21, 6 p.m.

Sactown Union Brewery Happy Tails and Ales Party, Nov. 17, 5:30 p.m.

Sacramento Convention Center Best of Sacramento Party, Nov. 17, 6:30 p.m.

Scottish Rite Center Quilt Show, Nov. 16 - 18, 10 a.m.

Streets Pub and Grub Pub Trivia, Sundays, 8 p.m.

Strikes Unlimited (Rocklin) Let’s Get Quzzical: Trivia Game Show Experience, Tuesdays, 7 p.m.

Sunrise Light Rail Station Certified Farmers Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m.

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The Urban Hive (Alhambra) River City Marketplace: Holiday Edition, Nov. 17, 4 p.m.

Yolo Brewing Co. Trivia Night, Tuesdays, 6 p.m.

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WHO YOU GONNA CALL? LA CROSTA PIZZA BAR HEEDS THE COMMUNITY’S CALL … FOR PIZZA WORDS NUR KAUSAR • PHOTOS EVAN E. DURAN

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a Crosta Pizza Bar had officially been open two weeks, and word had gotten around about the delicious crust Penelope the Pizza Oven was spitting out. On a Friday night not long after, the place was completely packed with at least a 30-minute wait.

The new pizza joint is a cozy addition to the 3rd Street corridor in West Sacramento—a small, bustling block with an old-school neighborhood vibe. Across the street sits Burgers and Brews in a converted fire station, and next door are Bridgeview Barber, Stone Vintage Music Boutique and the deliciously funky flavors at Devil May Care Ice Cream (La Crosta co-owner Steve Tatterson swears it surpasses Gunther’s).

Tatterson and spouse Sara Arbabian—who also own Sacramento cheese lovers’ favorite The Rind in Midtown—wished to open another restaurant right after The Rind wooed patrons five years ago, but some star alignment needed to happen to first.

“It’s not so much choosing to go to West Sacramento as it is the confluence of details,” says Arbabian about finding the right fit. “The location of the space, the size of the space, the landlord, the community, is there a need, do I want to meet that particular need, all of that. Our friends at D&S Development rented out this space, and we loved the community and thought it was a good idea to see what was missing. Pizza is a popular food, and being one of my favorite foods and already knowing bread and cheese, it just seemed right.”

D&S also redeveloped a similar commercial brick building on the R Street corridor in Sacramento that houses Shady Lady and other establishments, and Arbabian says the building era drove her design process for La Crosta, an Art Deco revival marvel.

Local Dallas Dorn designed and installed the sign outside and the intricate lit columns of the massive pizza bar that sits as the centerpiece to the nearly 3,000-square foot restaurant.

The pizza bar is exactly that—watch pie makers roll out dough and layer ingredients before throwing the pies into Penelope’s mouth, perfectly crisping a thin and bubbly crust.

The space used to be an old liquor store and the coolers holding various local wines and beers in back are the original, meticulously scraped and scrubbed by the owners and their friends to present a stunning gold-rimmed glass background when you walk in. The bright white tables, plush purple velvet seats, seafoam green walls, arcade games and string lights outside complete the look, and

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make it hard not to feel right at home.

Keeping with their Rind traditions and values, Arbabian and Tatterson source their ingredients locally and only buy meat from farmers focused on humane raising.

The menu goes far beyond pizza; in fact, the first few weeks have offered more options under sandwiches and entrées than pies as the chefs work on new creative pizza ideas with the ingredients available.

“I wanted it to feel very comfortable for friends and family—sandwiches in the morning, or brunch, and entrées and pizza in the evening,” Arbabian says. “Pizza and video games. It’s a throwback to my childhood.”

Piadinas, or stuffed Italian flatbreads, range from New Orleans-inspired muffalettas to Vietnamese banh mi. Salads include traditional Greek and a twist on the classic Caesar by adding whole anchovies (ask for extra). Beautifully plated entrées—geared more toward fancier date nights or events as opposed to family-style meals—include scallops, steaks and pork chops.

From the entrées, our table ordered the pappardelle bolognese, easily shareable and packable, which did have a more traditional flavor profile than some other options on the menu, like curry chicken.

The only thing missing right now is a few more pies; Arbabian hopes to have at least eight—a few staples and several seasonal rotations, and a gluten-free crust.

Tatterson talked about the importance of having the vegan artisan pesto pizza on the menu, which our table found delicious, but hopes La Crosta chefs can take a crack at a gluten-free crust soon.

The seafood pizza is especially fun to try for those who love shellfish. Chunks of scallops, clams and rockfish with white sauce create a comfort food that is elegant, savory and hard to quit.

Arbabian says the globally inspired menu comes from her own background, growing up Persian-American and traveling the world.

“It is a reflection of myself. I just really love food, I love the world, and I think when you think of people, you should transcend borders and concepts,” she says. “We want to emulate that with the foods from Sacramento and West Sacramento, fresh and made from scratch. The menu is driven by the ingredients that are available.”

Arbabian says that’s what she loves about this region—the restaurants and chefs meet the food interests and dietary needs in a caring, meaningful way for all people.

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“The food should exist simply because it does, and it should be great,” she says. “If we’re to ask for more from our region, it should be for more conscientiousness of where we get our food, and specifically for humanely raised meat. But today, it is still more expensive, and clientele are then deprived because of cost. We need to change that. It tastes good, it’s better for you, and it’s better for the world.”

As for what’s next, Arbabian says La Crosta still needs to work out a full menu, including more desserts and pizzas. She notes that locals are now coming in three days a week, and she wants to make sure the menu is constantly evolving.

The couple doesn’t see it slowing down

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anytime soon. The neighborhood, zoned mixed-use commercial and a quick walk or bike ride from Raley Field, is planned for dense development and more waterfront attractions, making their location prime for increased traffic.

Arbabian hopes La Crosta continues to “roll with the punches” as rapid change occurs around them, and she continues to think of ways to involve and engage the community until then, saying, “At the heart of every human is the need to connect, and Check out La Crosta we connect through Monday through our food.”

Saturday, 11 a.m.– 10 p.m., at 330 Third St. in West Sacramento.

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Good News: If you had 2018 in your Apocalypse pool, it looks like you might be looking at a big cash windfall. Unfortunately, though, once society collapses, all that money will be rendered useless. If you act fast, maybe you’ll be able to use your winnings to nab bottles of water or cigarettes or whatever will be considered the new currency among the wastes that were once Western Civilization.

As I write this, we’re a couple days before the midterm elections, which have been billed, probably rightfully so, as the most important such elections of our lifetimes. It’s probably true. It feels like it’s true. The lead up over the past two weeks has been, at best, surreal, but

Another thing that’s been popping up on my Instagram feed is people posting pictures wearing “I Voted” stickers. At first I worried that I’d been so sucked down by the all-devouring vortex that is the 24/7 news cycle that I had somehow missed Election Day. I mean, Oprah didn’t knock on my door to remind me after all—even though I always had a fresh pot of coffee brewing just in case—but then I realized that all these friends, acquaintances and celebrities I live vicariously through were happily advertising that they were voting early. I’d always heard that such a thing existed, but I didn’t think anyone actually did that. That’s pretty sweet that it

all too often horrifying.

I saw a clip on the news of Oprah Winfrey knocking on doors in Georgia, trying to convince people to get out and vote. I mean, it’s Oprah. If she knocks on your door and tells you to do something, you pretty much have to, right? If Oprah showed up at my door and handed me a pair of tweezers and said, “I need you to stack all the grains of sand in the Mojave Desert into a neat pile,” I guess I’d have to clear out my calendar for the next couple decades. I’m not sure exactly what would happen if you declined a direct request from Oprah, but I’d rather not find out … So I guess it would follow that if Oprah is knocking on people’s doors to convince them to vote, voting is probably pretty important.

In addition to Oprah, Barack Obama and Joe Biden, the greatest U.S. President/Veep bromance in our country’s history, have been ping-ponging to various candidates’ campaign events. It’s been strange to see them around.

It feels like forever ago that they were in office, but it’s only been two years. Like, not even a full two years. Isn’t that fucking mind-boggling? How is that even possible?

The craziest thing about seeing them on the stump again is that I realized that whole weeks would go by when I wouldn’t even think about either one of them. I assumed that they were doing whatever it is high-ranking government officials do, but it never crossed my mind to check up on them, and I certainly wasn’t hearing their names every day. That was refreshing, to be only vaguely aware of the President’s presence. It would be nice if we could see those days again.

does, since our designated Election Day is on a freakin’ Tuesday as if to be as inconvenient as humanly possible. Like, can’t we just move it to Monday and make a three-day weekend out of it? We don’t have nearly enough of those.

And then after we vote, we can go shopping, so that would be a win-win.

Of course, all the build-up also had its terrifying downside. Bombs were mailed targeting the aforementioned previous president and other vocal critics of the White House’s current resident; a racially motivated shooting left two dead in Kentucky, another attack at a yoga studio perpetrated by an avid misogynist killed two in Florida and 11 were killed when a white supremacist opened fire in a synagogue in Pittsburgh; and amid all this, xenophobic rhetoric reached a fever pitch as a migrant caravan meandered its way toward the U.S. border. Army troops got ready for deployment and birthright citizenship, longsacrosanct, suddenly became open for debate.

I realize that by the time this hits shelves around the Sacramento area, it’ll be Nov. 7.

Maybe you’ll end up reading this after you spent much of your Tuesday evening glued to the television watching election results come in. Maybe you’re happy with the outcome, or maybe you aren’t. No matter what happens (happened) on Nov. 6, I’m really not sure what comes next, or what will change, if anything, going forward. Hopefully by the next time I get around to writing one of these, the answer will be a little clearer.

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