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Beep Beep. Melissa welliver melissa@submergemag.com I feel like I rarely toot my own horn, or Submerge’s horn for that matter. We don’t sit around and apply to win awards, we don’t try to get stories published about ourselves and what we’re doing for Sacramento, we don’t want to be those cheesy networking tweetup types. Nope, week after week, we just put our heads down and work hard to put out some of the best content in our region. After reading the stories in this issue before going to press, it made me light up with joy knowing how amazing our contributors really are, not only the ones who have stuff in this issue, but the ones who worked on the hundreds of stories we’ve run over the years. From our writers, to our photographers and editors, I must say we have the best most down to earth crew, hands down, and I want to just take this small little moment to thank everyone! Like always, I think you’ll also truly enjoy the issue you’re holding in your hands. Let’s just start off by talking about our two cover stories: Lil Debbie and Tommy Guerrero. Lil Debbie, on our front cover, is from the Bay Area and has been in the rap game for a while now. I noticed her stepping up and playing Sacramento a lot more this past year, so I wanted to get the scoop on what she’s been up to. Our writer Nur Kausar mentioned it was like talking with a close friend who you don’t see often, meaning she and Lil Debbie talked about everything under the sun and then some. Please check out our lovely feature starting on page 26, and be sure to catch her perform once again in Sacramento at Ace of Spades on April 15. The multi-talented Tommy Guerrero graces our back cover. Our contributor Fabian Garcia had a great conversation with Guerrero talking about his legendary career as a professional skateboarder including a great story about skating in a competition here in Sacramento back in ‘85. They also discuss his music and his views on how people need to realize how important it is to support artists. Read our interview starting on page 14 before catching him play music with his band at The Shady Lady on April 22. Recently a dear friend who I’ve known since college, Brian Brophy, reached out to me about a story idea he had for Submerge. He wanted to know if he could submit a piece about his travels to Cuba. At first I was a bit hesitant because what does that really have to do with Sacramento? But after discussing it with my editors, we realized we didn’t mind because that story sounded interesting as fuck and we wanted to read it. So we went for it, and it is indeed interesting. On page 28 you can explore Havana with Brophy. We love covering food in Submerge. Always have, always will. Our writer Niki Kangas ventured to the newly opened Sail Inn Grotto and Bar to give you the skinny on the joint. Check out page 20 and take in Evan Duran’s awesome photos. Also in this issue: Eddie Jorgensen catches up with local hard rock band Misamore, who is having an album release April 16 at Blue Lamp; we preview Torch Club’s inaugural Neck Fest; get a sneak peek of Rocklin’s new Quarry Park Amphitheater; our calendar section is jam packed with upcoming shows and events; plus much more. Enjoy issue #211! Melissa

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a freakin’ waterfall, people! The history of the park is fascinating, too. Back in the day, granite from the quarries in the area was shipped out to be used in historical buildings all over the state, including the State Capitol. Future phases of the new Quarry Park project will include nature trails, rock climbing, zip-lining and other features. We believe Quarry Park will truly succeed at becoming what the city of Rocklin hopes it will: a gathering space for community events that locals can be proud of, and that can draw in people from outlying areas. If you didn’t score tickets to either of the first two sold-out shows, don’t worry. On Saturday, April 16, there will be a free Community Celebration from noon–4 p.m. with kids activities, live music, a dedication ceremony, food and more. The Concerts at Quarry Park Series will run this month through September and will feature such headliners as Papa Doo Run Run (May 21), Tim Flannery and Lunatic Fringe (June 18), a giant Country Fest (July 23), Sons of Champlin (Aug. 13) and Molly Ringwald (Sept. 17). Quarry Park is located at 4060 Rocklin Road. Learn more at Facebook.com/RocklinQuarryPark, or at Rocklin.ca.us/concerts.

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The Optimistic Pessimist Hollywood would like us to believe that things are always more funny the second time around. When something original becomes a hit, the studio execs can’t help but beat the idea to death to squeeze every last dollar out of it. For a long time, that corpse-fucking came in the form of sequels and spin-offs. These practices have led to the creation of some real gems like Joanie Loves Chachi, Scott Baio’s Happy Day’s spin-off, and Spider-Man 3, which ended Tobey Maguire’s run as Spidey. And that leads us to the reboots. These are shows or movies that are remakes of an original show or movie, usually with a new cast and a twist of sorts. It’s the old show or movie you used to love, but different; hopefully, in a good way, but often times not (see The Amazing Spider-Man starring Andrew Garfield). Sometimes the reboot is true to the original material that inspired it and sometimes the reboot takes on a more satirical look at its inspiration, but in either case, something of the original is still there. Of the three ways to extend the life of

a show or movie, the reboot is probably my favorite. I can think of few spin-offs that I actually liked and sequels generally work best when they were planned from the outset. The reboot, on the other hand, gives you the opportunity to make something that was good, even better. That might mean fixing something that was always wrong with the original or adding something that was always missing. In either case, the reboot makes those changes much easier and more believable. For some reason, Hollywood seems to favor sequels and spin-offs to reboots, but I’m not sure why. It is certainly easier (and possibly safer) to add to an existing franchise rather than reimagine it, but what is the fun in that? Sequels are lazy and spin-offs are contrived, but the reboot has the potential for something magical. To prove my point, I’ve thrown together a pitch for a reboot so that Hollywood can finally see the real potential of going this route. The ‘80s were the decade of the guest star and nowhere was that more apparent than on the decks of The Love Boat. Throw in exotic

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Sacramento is a colorful place. If you pay attention as you roam the city it’s not hard to spot murals and pieces of public art all around: on the sides of buildings, wrapped around electrical boxes, hidden in parks and alleyways. Have you looked at the trains that pass through town daily? They’re like a moving art gallery! It would be impossible to personally thank all of the countless artists who make our city so vibrant, but you’ll have the chance to high-five a few of them on April 16 at Exhale Smoke Shop, located on the corner of E and 29th streets. That’s the date and location where local artists Arturo Romero, GoopMasta, BAMR, Lisa Elias and JM Knudsen will convene for an all-day event that will feature a gallery exhibit, art raffle, live glass blowing demos, a DJ keeping the tracks flowing and on top of all that, some of the artists will even be live painting the side of a U-Haul truck! This is one for the books, local art fans. Follow Exhale on Instagram (@exhale.smoke. shop) to learn more info and find links to all of the artist’s pages. -JC

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Fans of both rural blues and singer-songwriter fare will be pleased to know Atlanta, Georgia-based Mouth Of Babes have routed a stop in Sacramento on their current set of West Coast dates. After a handful of releases under the Girlyman moniker, singer and mandolin player Tylan “Ty” Greenstein decided to put together a duo with her girlfriend and partner in crime, Ingrid Elizabeth (from Coyote Grace). The result is a wonderful collection of well-executed soul with heaping dollops of celebratory blues and folk styling. This pair of road warriors sound refreshingly new and breathe life into a seemingly overcrowded genre. Although relatively new to the scene—the group formed in 2014 —the members quickly gained traction both within the general populace and the LGBT community in part to the well-timed Faith and Fumes EP (2014). Those who enjoy acoustic music rich in passion and fervor would be wise to check out their midweek show at Harlow’s. And while the two women are babes in their own right, their musical talent and inherent charm onstage is the real lure. Buy tickets now at Harlows.com and follow them at Mouthsofbabesmusic.com. -EJ

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Eat Chili, Drink Beer and Support Youth Arts Programs at the 5th Annual Sacramento Beer and Chili Festival • April 16 What could be better than eating chili and drinking beer for a worthy charitable cause? The fifth annual Sacramento Beer and Chili Festival is this Saturday, April 16 at Roosevelt Park (1615 9th Street), and it’s put on by the local nonprofit organization Sacramento Artists Council, Inc., who raise funds to support a variety of arts and music programs in local schools, in addition to doing many other great things for the local arts community. The event will feature a competitive chili cook-off with four categories (Individual, Industry, Vegetarian and Brewers), beer tastings from more than 20 local and regional brewers and live musical performances by local groups The California Stars and The Bitter Diamonds. Just some of the local restaurants involved will be Hook and Ladder Manufacturing Co. and Willie’s Burgers (both winners from last year), plus Dad’s Kitchen, Sacto Popuptruck and others. Gates open at noon if you’ve got a VIP ticket, otherwise get there at 1 p.m. To buy tickets and get more information, visit Sacramentobeerandchilifestival.com. -JC

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Sunday Funday at Sacramento State • April 17 The staff at Submerge knows many of you lead a boring life that involves work, sleep and more work. In an attempt to break the disastrous cycle which takes extra years off your life and makes you a recluse by default, all are hereby summoned to Sacramento State’s “Sunday Funday” event. Once more, it serves as an open window to the activities of the college’s faculty and students alike. Check out the many programs most didn’t even know existed and see if any fit into your daily regimen (or lack thereof). And while we’re certainly not insinuating your life is dull and devoid of meaning, missing this fiesta would prove otherwise. Things kick off on Sunday, April 17 at 11 a.m. on the Sac State campus, and there is even free parking at parking structure II. It goes without saying this event is free and there are also activities to keep your kids stimulated. Events include library exhibits, mask making, short films, food trucks, a celebration of both Japanese and Italian cultures, a musical petting zoo, a kazoo parade (!!!) and much more. If you’re still reading this on Sunday, put the paper down in a safe spot and head to the campus with all due speed. For more info, go to CSUS.edu/al (the homepage for the College of Arts and Letters). -EJ

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Those who’ve revelled in the spectacle that is Cirque Du Soleil should find ample reward in Circa, born more than 10 years ago in Australia, which incorporates difficult yet compelling circus acts like trapeze and Chinese pole exercises with reckless aplomb. And while the music is not your standard show fare—expect electronica, cheeky ballads and even show tunes—the odd musical choices don’t seem so strange when paired with talented performers and acrobatic feats. Those who get depressed watching others literally fold their bodies in half and contort into forms never imaginable in this lifetime should realize these exhibitionists have worked for countless years to hone their skills. Surfing the Internet and staring blankly at the clock at your mundane job doesn’t count, OK? We love our readers but want to be realistic. Not even our talented editor or our classless freelancers could do what the Aussies can. Experience a once-in-a-lifetime thrill and make plans well in advance as these dates are expected to sell capacity numbers. Odds are most have never seen some of the many tricks they’ll see and, more importantly, everyone has a chance to show their partner a good time that both parties will enjoy. Winner winner … Vegemite sandwich dinner. Go to Mondaviarts.org for tickets. -EJ

Without concert promoters like Brian McKenna (owner of Abstract Entertainment), Sacramento would be a lot more boring. Seriously, this dude has been putting his neck on the line to consistently bring amazing artists through our town for well over two decades! Point your browser to Abstractpresents.com or Facebook.com/abstractentertainmentsac (or check out his ad in the back of this very paper) and chances are you’ll find a few upcoming shows that you'll want to go to. Too lazy to do that? Here’s one for ya: Legendary indie rock band Built to Spill, who is on tour in support of their 2015 album Untethered Moon, is hitting Harlow’s Thursday, April 14. Opening the show will be none other than hometown heroes Sister Crayon, an energetic electronic duo whose latest album Devoted deserves a spot on the rotating list of shit you listen to. There is no question about it, this show will be epic. And it’ll likely sell out, too, so get your tickets (just $30 in advance), like, right now or you’ll be suffering from a severe case of FOMO (“fear of missing out” if you’re not up on your Internet slang). Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m., ages 21-and-over only. -JC

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Old Sac Chocolate Week (May 2–8 … does every week have a theme in Sacramento these days?) is one multi-day event that everyone with a sweet tooth should partake in. Relegated to the city streets of our most famous and frequented region of Sacramento, this event has many special nights that are equally tantalizing and, if attended, wholly fulfilling. Of worthy mention is the gathering happening at both Ten22 and Rio City Cafe deliciously dubbed “Chocolate Pairing Nights.” Sure, chocolate is one of those foods that stands on its own but, more importantly, also serves as a great companion piece for beer, wine and more. Ten22 have two beer tastings that are served alongside a marshmallow chocolate bar for only $10 while the Rio City Cafe gets crafty and delivers several, different mini tarts adjoined by your choice of port, sauvignon blanc or zinfandel for only $15. The two-hour event starts at 5 p.m. leaving just enough time to slam your beers at the former establishment and later relax and simmer with some specialty wines. You’ve been good this week and actually worked your salaried hours rather than leaving your desk to take 10 breaks a day. This one’s for you. More info and ticket link at Oldsacramento.com/special-events/chocolate. -EJ

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Legendary skateboarder Tommy Guerrero stays in the moment on his board, and in the music studio Words Fabian Garcia • skate photo KEN GOTO | music photo CLAUDINE GOSSETT

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when the Ramones came and put on a show in front of San Francisco’s City Hall. “It changed my life,” Guerrero says. “Being a skateboarder was already kind of an outlaw, rebel thing to do. And the punk ethos went hand-in-hand with skating … So me and my brother instantly were just enamored.” Skating by day and rehearsing by night, Guerrero ended up forming a few different punk bands throughout the ‘80s—Free Beer perhaps being the most well-known. As a new decade trickled in, however, Guerrero says his bandplaying days slowly came to an end while his skating career soldiered on. But that didn’t mean he was done with music. Investing in a drum machine and a 4-track recorder—the very first Portastudio, as he recalls—Guerrero continued recording his own tunes, until eventually he got featured on a jazz compilation album in 1995. Around the same time, Guerrero also provided the soundtrack for a skate video in promotion of a clothing company he had started called Forties, which caught the attention

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of Galaxia and Mo’ Wax Records. Guerrero produced three projects under those two labels at first, and then a slew of others throughout the 2000s and 2010s—he now has 11 albums in the bank, according to his website. His latest release, 2015’s Perpetual, is an extension of sorts to the album prior, No Man’s Land, which he characterizes as a “break-beat spaghetti-western noir.” Both albums stem from desert rock and world music influences, including Tinariwen, Bombino, Gabor Szabo and John Zorn, among others. Now, about six months after Perpetual dropped, Guerrero is embarking on a very brief tour up north to Oregon and back down again to San Francisco: a “run,” he calls it. “This is just to go and play some music,” he says, “just to go do something, really.” Before he stops off at the Shady Lady Saloon later this month with drummer Chuck Treece and bassist Josh Lippi, Submerge was able to chat with Guerrero about music, skateboarding and his surprising ties to Sacramento.

“The thing about street skating … everything is in the moment. It’s very offthe-cuff; you’re improvising as you go down. You see a curb, you hit it. You see a stairwell, you see a driveway, you see a bench. Whatever it is, you’re hitting it along the way. And none of this is pre-planned. So music is kind of like that for me … I just want everything to be fluid and seemingly organic and seemingly natural—not forced. And that’s kind of how I approach everything.” – Tommy Guerrero

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Would you consider your music to be tailored toward skateboarders, or that specific culture at all? Or is it just music for a general audience? Music is for anyone, just as anything is. And I really can’t stand the way people need to pigeonhole you so they can market you in a specific way. That’s what so many people try to do in the music world … which I don’t agree with. It’s either art, or not. And it’s either good or bad, you know, depending on your taste … And, you know, I get a lot of support from the skate and art and surf community, which is great. I love it, that’s my family. But I would hate to be limited to such things, because I’ve met people anywhere from, literally, 5 [years old] to 65 who dig my music. It’s for everyone and anyone. Would you say that your musical style is along the same lines as your skateboarding style? Your music, to me, has somewhat of a laid-back, free-form feel to it. And your skate style also seems very free and loose, but fastpaced at the same time. I think the correlation is more about being in the moment. The thing about street skating … everything is in the moment. It’s very off-the-cuff; you’re improvising as you go down. You see a curb, you hit it. You see a stairwell, you see a driveway, you see a bench. Whatever it is, you’re hitting it along the way. And none of this is pre-planned. So music is kind of like that for me … I just want everything to

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I’m curious to know if you ever wish you were as well-known or famous for your musical prowess as opposed to your skateboarding career. No. I identify myself, if I have to, as a skateboarder. And that’s just fine. The music thing for me—I’m not looking for accolades from that world. I don’t even really orbit in that world or have anything to do with the music industry. I’m removed from it, which is fine.

The cost of me recording, the mixing, the mastering, the art and design and then the final production of the CD or vinyl and/or a digital release [is high]. There’s lawyer fees, publishing fees—it all adds up. I mean, I can’t get away with making a record for less than $10,000 … It’s always difficult to get people to understand that in this day and age, with technology being what it is. Everyone just thinks that music comes out of the ether into their computer somehow, or into their phone. And they don’t even think about the creation of it … So that’s just my thing—trying to get people to be aware of supporting these artists.

Wow, really? Any specific spots you’d skate back then? Not specifically. There were some curbs, some banks. I forget the names of them. But in 1985, Sacramento held a street-style skate contest … I think it was my third street contest ever. And I turned pro there. And that was sort of the launching pad to everything I do with skateboarding. So I turned pro in ’85 in the Tower Records parking lot [off of Watt Avenue]. And what’s interesting is that they just did the Tower documentary … So that was super cool to be part of that, kind of coming full circle. I have a photo of me in 1985 standing in Tower Records next to a stack of Thrasher magazines.

Is there anything you wish you could change about the music industry as a whole? Other than the blanket labeling and branding, I mean. My only thing, truly, with the business end of music is that it would be nice if the people who are trying to run the industry would understand that without the artists, there is no art. So by not paying them what they deserve for their art, or their product or whatever people want to call it, it’s doing a huge disservice to the community. Even [for] people who have my music and dig it. You know, I’ve had people tell me, “Oh, I love your stuff. I just downloaded it from blah blah blah.” And it’s like, “Cool. I’m glad you dig it. It would be nice if you supported me financially.” Just because of the cost of making a record …

I wanted to ask about Sacramento a little bit. Why was Sacramento included on this run? And also, what are some memories you have of Sacramento, if any? Well, of course I’ve been to Sacramento—many, many, many times. But the idea as we’re coming back [to California] — because we’re gonna hit Bend [Oregon] first, then Portland and then Medford—was to have sort of a stopping point. And since Josh is from Sacramento … why not just play [there]? I’ve never properly played a gig in Sac, and I thought it would be fun. And I know so many skaters there—just so many people—that it just made sense. I grew up in San Francisco, and so we knew a lot of skaters from Sac. We’d actually go up there and skate all the time.

That’s amazing! So you’re saying that contest in Sac was the turning point in your skate career? Yeah, it was. Because I won the contest and turned pro. And then the next year my [Powell Peralta] board came out and everything happened. So yeah, I know a lot of cats up in Sac, all the old skaters.

be fluid and seemingly organic and seemingly natural—not forced. And that’s kind of how I approach everything. But I think that’s kind of the thread within skating.

See Tommy Guerrero live when he and his band play the Shady Lady Saloon on April 22. Soak up good vibes, great drinks and copious amounts of old school skater cred. Shady Lady is located at 1409 R Street in Sacramento. For more info, go to Shadyladybar.com.

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After a lengthy recording process, Misamore is ready to rock the local scene with their new album Words Eddie Jorgensen • Photo below Elle Jaye

isamore are one of the few Sacramento acts who aren’t actively chasing the allelusive record deal and, more importantly, aren’t in a hurry to write and record music. And although many of the local bands who are featured on 98 Rock and other like-minded stations seemed rushed and even coerced at times, this is one trio who write music for themselves first and foremost. Unlike countless short-lived bands unceremoniously lumped into the hard rock diaspora, Misamore’s moves are strategic and very calculated. Even while recording, the three members—Josh Amolsch (guitar and vocals), Mike Dragony (bass) and Ryan Maples (drums)—were not afraid to take their sweet time in the studio. Monolith, their new yetto-be-released 10-song platter, took a whopping 24 months to record. Propelled by a mutual desire to create melodic radio-driven rock—a la Alice in Chains, Helmet, Deftones, Sparta and more—each member offers up input equally, making Misamore somewhat of an anomaly in a scene whose chief songwriters rarely want to share songwriting credits. As a result, it’s band-written songs like “Bloody Mary” which are slowly gaining traction and getting airplay in the area. For a trio that labels itself an outsider in the music community and admittedly gets forgotten when it comes to festivals and the like, this is one act who needs little help from any institution to prove their worth. As such, Misamore already has a game plan in place for 2016 and are trading shows with other bands from other South Bay and Bay Area cities in an effort to get heard and be seen. Submerge caught up with founding member Josh Amolsch to get the skinny on the little band that seemingly always could.

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Why did the album take so long to record and write? It was written well before we went into the studio, yet it took so long because of the cost. First, we didn’t go to a cheap studio or a place with a deal per song. Second, we didn’t hire a producer and wanted a person with great gear already that knew how to use it. Lastly, we went around to many of the area’s top studios and got a vibe for each of the studios and the engineer. We knew it would take a little while and interviewed folks, but, in the end, Velvet Tone studio and Pat Olguin gave us

the best vibe. It was like our own rehearsal studio, and we enjoyed it being rough around the edges. It was kind of like an old pair of shoes and it just felt good. The band formed originally in 2003. Has the lineup always been the same? I started the band in 2003 and had a handful of drummers and bass players. I also moved to Texas in 2006 and came back. Our current bass player is a friend of mine, and I convinced him in 2007 to start playing together. We picked up our drummer Ryan

in December 2010 just before our first album, the Horizon EP, came out. It’s been the three of us exclusively since our previous singer quit in 2012. From 2003–2009 we had no singer. There must still be some tension with you and some of the older members, correct? Honestly, we don’t really have any past member we have a problem with. There’s a couple of ex-members of Misamore that left and we don’t know what happened to them … and there’s one other we won’t mention.

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What local bands do you align yourselves with and/or like? Any band that comes off heavy and are nice you just can’t help like. I like Restrayned and Fall Rise. I wish I could get to know more these days, but I’m busy with my day job. More importantly, we try to not listen to anything going on in the scene for influences and try to be friends with bands who align themselves with us. So what pays the bills when you’re not siphoning money into the band? I’m a real estate agent for Lyon. They have reps all over town there are many different brokerages and is actually No. 1 in four or five counties. There are thousands of agents around here yet I am in a very small and successful team under Elizabeth Weintraub. We are actually No. 2 in the whole Sacramento valley. Mike, our bass player, works as a warehouse manager for a networking company and drummer Ryan Maples provides transport and assistance for disabled people. SubmergeMag.com

Why don’t we see Misamore out all over town passing out handbills like the early days? When you’re younger, you go to every show. Now we are all very busy focusing on our stuff. Sure, we want to go out there and make new music and it’s always in the back of our heads that we’d like to play the biggest stages, but it’s not something we’re counting on since we don’t get out like many others do. At the end of the day, we just want to write the best music we can make. Tell us about the personalities of the other members. Surely there must be a reason for this group coming together. What’s great about our band is that everyone understands their role. I never wanted to be a leader and all the members now have creative control. We treat this band as a complete democracy and I like that everyone is on board with talking things out first before doing. We actually talk to each other more than we play, believe it or not. Ryan is younger than us and this is the first band he’s had that plays shows out of town. Mike and I have taught him a lot since we have been in bands for quite a long time. Ryan also trusts we are making the right decisions and has even learned double bass technique after joining us.

If you’re going to be serious, you would ultimately need to secure a proper U.S. agent. Are you actively looking for one? No. Sure, we would love one but we don’t have the time and aren’t actively looking. Also, we have very busy lives and tours take up so much time.

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et sail for your new favorite restaurant and bar in the Sacramento area. Another home run for the trio behind Shady Lady Saloon, Sail Inn Grotto has opened to rave reviews in West Sacramento. Its nautical charm is palpable from the curb, with a patio lined with boat dock posts and a rad monochromatic mural by Shaun Burner of a kraken and stormy seascape spanning the facade. Enter the dimly lit enclave and you’ll see flickering candles in red victorian glass, an arching marlin behind the dark wooden bar, shark gray walls showcasing maritime art—and you’ll be transported into another time, when cursing sailors marauded in divey port haunts.

Yet Sail Inn Grotto is not a dingy dive, but a perfectly executed concept with curated finishes and attention to every detail. Ropes and glass ball lights hang over the bar and a ship's steering wheel adorns an adjacent wall. A portion of a compass is expertly inlaid across the concrete floor, while old sailing maps, paintings of ships and maritime scenes, antique harpoons, ship windows and sailor’s knots support the seafaring vibe. Even the door handles are cleats to which one would tie their boat. Garrett Van Vleck (managing partner along with Alex Origoni and Jason Boggs) explains, “All of the art and fixtures were sourced from a variety of places. Some pieces came from antique shops, some pieces were salvaged and some things I found online.”

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The rum-centric bar program is a perfect complement to the atmosphere, and the menu is well thought out, further reinforcing the fish grotto feel. Chef Kevin Ritchie, the man behind the stellar fare at Shady Lady Saloon, Brewsters, Low Brau, Block and Fieldhouse American Sports Pub also takes the helm in the kitchen at Sail Inn Grotto. Recently having opened B-Side in the old Monte Carlo space, and with Amaro Italian Bistro on the horizon in partnership with Abe Cunningham of Deftones, I asked Ritchie how they juggle it all and always pull off amazing hospitality industry experiences. “It is a testament to our amazing staff that we have in place that allows us to open and run so many different restaurant/bars,” he replied humbly. Ritchie doesn’t play favorites: “I like all of them for different reasons. It’s kind of like asking a parent who’s their favorite kid.” But the Sail Inn Grotto, in my opinion, is by far the coolest place they’ve opened yet.

My buds and I ordered a cross-section of drinks and sipped from each others’ glasses. The Hemingway Daquiri was slightly sour and citrusy and not too sweet, made with rum, grapefruit and lime, and served chilled in a martini glass with a lime peel garnish. The Old Cuban, topped with champagne and fresh mint, contained dark rum, lime juice, simple syrup and Angostura bitters, and was served over ice in a lowball glass. The ridiculous Lava Flow makes you feel like you’re on vacation—a frozen Pina Colada and Strawberry Daquiri is mixed together and served in a tall daquiri glass with a fresh tropical fruit and umbrella garnish. Grog options include many local microbrews, and the Bloody Mary mix is sourced from Sacramento’s Preservation and Co. On that note, Ritchie’s ingredients are thoughtfully selected from local vendors. All the meat served at Sail Inn Grotto is from Dixon’s Lucky Dog Ranch, and all the fish is bought from Sunh Fish in Sacramento. Dive Into Sacramento & Its Surrounding Areas

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overpoweringly garlicky—the flavors were perfectly balanced. Sail Inn’s chicken sandwich is to die for, with battered, tender, juicy chicken topped with mixed greens and pineapple and served on Bella Bru ciabatta with Ritchie’s killer fries. Lastly we sampled the shrimp po’ boy which was tangy, spicy, citrusy and crunchy with a house-pickled slaw. A nautical proverb wisely reflects that smooth sea never made a skilled mariner. It wasn’t easy getting this ship sea-ready—in fact, it took almost three years to get the doors open. Financing, property line issues and construction delays were among the challenges faced by Wayne and Ellie Morse, the owners of Sail Inn Grotto, and their managing partners Origoni, Boggs and Van Vleck. Says Ritchie, “The City of West Sac was a huge help, though.” Wayne Morse, a member of the band Will Haven for many years, does concrete

flooring for a living and is responsible for the beautiful build out of the restaurant and bar. The property has been in Ellie Morse’s family since the ‘60s and the couple approached the men behind Shady Lady Saloon with the idea of renovating it and partnering up to operate the business. I plan to return to the Sail Inn Grotto again and again. An outdoor crawfish bake being planned for this summer promises to be a can’t-miss event in anticipation of which I’ll keep my ear firmly pressed to the ground. From the romantic atmosphere that echoes a life at sea, to the inspired cocktails and cuisine, the Sail Inn Grotto will put wind in Sail Inn Grotto and your sails.

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4.11 Monday

The Boardwalk ABK (Anybody Killa), Bonez, Liquid Assassin, Kegan The Kreep Ass, Frodo The Ghost, Jaded Jessay, J Terrible, Snowman, Brutha Smith, 7 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Goldfield Open Mic Night hosted by Barry Crider, 9 p.m. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Dark Star Orchestra: Grateful Dead Experience, 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. Old Ironsides Heath Williamson and Friends, 5:30 p.m.

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4.12 Tuesday

The Boardwalk Otep, Lacey Sturm, September Mourning, Through Fire, Doll Skin, Cataclysmic Assault, 6 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Harlow’s Gangstagrass, 7 p.m. Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m. Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m. Pine Cove Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Rock On! Live Band Karaoke, 8:30 p.m. Torch Club Bill Mylar, 5:30 p.m.; Michael Ray, 8 p.m.

4.13 Wednesday

B-Side Sound Dust w/ Roger Carpio, 9 p.m. Bar 101 Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. The Blue Lamp Creepy Little Legs, The Rollin’ Blackouts, Absolutely Yes, 8 p.m.

Club Car The Double Shots, 7:30 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Fox & Goose All Vinyl Wednesdays w/ DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m. Harlow’s Hayseed Dixie, 7 p.m. Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m. Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m. Owl Club Karaoke, 8 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Local Licks Free Music Series: Decipher, Circus Runaways, Sour Diesel, 8 p.m. Press Club Thy Saviors, Drive-Thru Mystics, Pierce and the Gals, The Seters, 8:30 p.m. Starlite Lounge Witchaven, Imperial Triumphant, Uada, Ohm, 8 p.m. Torch Club Acoustic Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.; Brandy Robinson, Jessica Malone, 9 p.m. University Union Serna Plaza, CSUS Nooner w/ 21B, 12 p.m.

4.14 thursday

Ace of Spades Sage The Gemini, Nef The Pharaoh, 7 p.m.

B-Side Step In the Marina w/ CrookOne & Ben Johnson, 9 p.m. Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. The Blue Lamp The Draft, 8 p.m. Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 10 p.m. Center for the Arts (Grass Valley) The Swingles, 7:30 p.m. Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m. The Coffee Garden Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. District 30 Max Vangeli, 10 p.m. Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Steve McLane, 8 p.m. Harlow’s Built to Spill, Sister Crayon, 7 p.m. Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m. Midtown BarFly Stilldreamin: ConRank, Loom In Essence, Head Soar, Gregg James, Moldavibe, 9 p.m. Mix DJ Eddie Edul, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Tyler Gilbert, 4 p.m. Old Ironsides Lower Level Liars, 8 p.m. Owl Club Open Mic, 8 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub The Corduroys, 9:30 p.m. Red Hawk Casino BB McKay and the Bumps, 4 p.m.; Superbad, 9:30 p.m. Shine Sac’s Coolest Jazz Jam, 8 p.m. Stoney’s Terry Sheets Band, 8 p.m. Torch Club X Trio, 5 p.m.; BellyGunner, Rainbow Girls, MondeGreen, 9 p.m. University Union Serna Plaza, CSUS Free Concert w/ Ozomatli & Sol Peligro, 7 p.m.

4.15 friday

Ace of Spades The Luniz, Roach Gigz, Lil Debbie, Ezale, Smoov E, 7 p.m. B-Side Liquid Eye Lounge w/ Flower Vato, 9 p.m. Bar 101 Hans Eberbach, 9:30 p.m. Capitol Garage Fyah Fridays w/ DJ Jaytwo, 10 p.m. Crest Theatre Home Free, 6:30 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. District 30 DJ Oasis, Joseph1, 10 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Code Blue, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Golden Shoulders, Sarah Bethe Nelson feat. Rusty Miller, 9 p.m. Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m. Gold Country Lanes (Sutter Creek) C.T. Locke: DJ, Sing & Dance, 6:30 p.m. Harlow’s Rock for Reason feat. Pat Martin’s All Stars, 8 p.m. (Sold Out) Kupros Craft House Adam Block Trio, 9:30 p.m. Midtown BarFly Requiem Events: That Thing on Friday, 9 p.m. Mix DJ Slick D, 9 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. Old Ironsides Like Wine Like Water, Radio Orangevale, Rich Corporation, Empty Wagon, 9 p.m. Owl Club Stoneberries, Animals in the Attic, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Arden Park Roots and Special Guests, 10 p.m. Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m. Shine Electric Snorkel, Cody Blackbird Band, Duplicity, 8 p.m. Starlite Lounge King Magnetic, Ruste Juxx, DJ Express, Moe Hendrix, Recorded Freedom (EP Release), Second Languages, MC King, 8 p.m.

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4.16 Saturday

Ace of Spades Dokken, Evolution Eden, Nova Sutro, Anarchy Lace, 7 p.m. B-Side Sprockets w/ DJ Centipede & Young Aundee, 9 p.m. Berryessa Brewing Co. Achilles Wheel Duo, 3 p.m. The Blue Lamp Misamore, Dimidium, Blood Party, Highway 12, 5 p.m. The Boardwalk Some Fear None, Sages, Control, Surviving the Era, 7 p.m. Capitol Garage Feel Good Saturday’s w/ DJ Epik, 10 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Colleen Heauser, 9 p.m. Field of Dreams Ranch (Oroville) Field of Haze Music & Lifestyle Festival: Pepper, The Green, J Boog, Zion I, Thrive, Arden Park Roots, J Ras w/ IrieFuse, Simple Creation and More, 11 a.m. Fox & Goose One-Eyed Reilly, The Jumbuck Mob, 9 p.m. Goldfield James Otto, 9 p.m. Harlow’s Anthony Coleman Big Band, 5:30 p.m.; Midnight Players, 9:30 p.m. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Space Oddity: David Brighton’s tribute to David Bowie, 7:30 p.m.

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Harlow’s Imarhan, 7 p.m. Kupros Craft House Open Mic, 8 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Elle Carpenter, 3 p.m.; Beginning Bluegrass Club, 6:30 p.m. Old Ironsides Karaoke, 9 p.m. Pine Cove Open Mic Night, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Rock On! Live Band Karaoke, 8:30 p.m. Torch Club Richard March, 5:30 p.m.; Michael Ray, 8 p.m.

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KBAR Z Rokk, 9 p.m. Kupros Craft House Michael Ray, 9:30 p.m. Luna’s Cafe Singer/Songwriter Open Mic hosted by Tony Galioto, 3 p.m.; Mark Chrysler Group, Michael Green, 8 p.m. Midtown BarFly Primal: Skellism, Crescendo, Abstract Noise, Mos Jef, Oshiin and More, 10 p.m. Mix DJ Eddie Edul, 9 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m.; Betsy Scott, 3 p.m.; Jake Guidi, 7 p.m. Old Ironsides Lipstick w/ DJ Shaun Slaughter and Roger Carpio, 9 p.m. Owl Club Denver J, Rich Corporation, 9 p.m. The Park Ultra Lounge Craig Antony, 9:30 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Lost In Suburbia, 10 p.m. Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Radio, 10 p.m. Shine Skylis, Koppel, Pandoval, 8 p.m. Sol Collective Brunch and Beats: Thee Commons, 1 p.m. Starlite Lounge MAU, Campfire Crooners, The Rattlin’ Bones, 8 p.m. Swabbies on the River Maxx Cabello Jr., Ranell Carpenter, 2 p.m. Torch Club Ray Copeland, 5:30 p.m.; Dave Keller, 9 p.m.

Swabbies on the River 3rd Sunday Country w/ Amanda Gray and Guests, 2 p.m. Torch Club Blues Jam, 4 p.m.; Front the Band, 8 p.m.

4.18 monday

Ace of Spades Parachute, Jon McLaughlin, Boh Duran, 6 p.m. Crest Theatre Joan Osborne Acoustic Trio, Alexander Nelson, 6:30 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Goldfield Open Mic Night hosted by Barry Crider, 9 p.m. Harlow’s Fat White Family, 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. Old Ironsides Heath Williamson and Friends, 5:30 p.m. Press Club Modern Man, Spacebag, Kyntallah, 8:30 p.m. Third Space Shark Toys, Bent Shapes, Kalm Dog, 7 p.m.

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Ace of Spades Enter Shikari, Hands Like Houses, The White Noise, Colossal Dream, 6 p.m. B-Side Nick Brunner, 9 p.m. Bar 101 Erick Tyler, 2 p.m. Berryessa Brewing Co. You Knew Me When, 3 p.m. The Blue Lamp Demon Eye, Disenchanter, Halcones, Blacked, 8 p.m. The Boardwalk D.R.I., Wolfpack, Twitch Angry, M.D.L., D.O.M., Slutzville, 7 p.m. Broderick Roadhouse Karaoke w/ DJ Jazcat, 9 p.m. Cache Creek Casino Live Band Karaoke, 5 p.m. Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 9 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m. Harlow’s Jay Electronica, 5:30 p.m.; Bilal, 9:30 p.m. Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 8:30 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Lydia Pense, 3 p.m. Press Club Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Buck Ford, 1 p.m. Starlite Lounge Helion Prime, Iron Kingdom, Steel Savior, Vincula, 8 p.m.

B-Side R&B Sides w/ Satapana, 9 p.m. Bar 101 Open Mic, 7:30 p.m. The Blue Lamp Shallow, Home Team, J LGND, Cali Bear Gang, 9 p.m. Club Car The Double Shots, 7:30 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Open Mic Night, 7:30 p.m. Fox & Goose All Vinyl Wednesdays w/ DJ AAKnuff, 8 p.m. Harlow’s Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers, 7 p.m. Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Acoustic Open Mic, 6 p.m. Old Ironsides Open Mic, 9 p.m. Owl Club Karaoke, 8 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Local Licks Free Music Series: Zen Arcadia, Roswell, SWIM, 8 p.m. Press Club Ground Chuck Presents: Thank Gawd It’s 4:20 Metal Party w/ M.D.L., Mother Crone, Blessed Curse, DJ MC Ham, 9 p.m. Shine Midtown Out Loud Open Mic, 8 p.m. Torch Club Acoustic Open Mic, 5:30 p.m.; Peter Petty & the Double P Revue, 9 p.m. University Union Serna Plaza, CSUS Nooner w/ PointDexter, 12 p.m.

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B-Side West End Blues w/ Harley White Jr., 9 p.m. The Boardwalk Badfish (Sublime tribute), Fayuca, Revolver, 7 p.m. Center for the Arts 321 Sing-a-long with Rod Baggett, 6 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Dive Bar Cameron Calloway, 8 p.m.

Ace of Spades J Boog, Maoli, Westafa, 6 p.m. B-Side Fffreak! w/ CrookOne & Ben Johnson, 9 p.m. Bar 101 Karaoke, 7:30 p.m. The Blue Lamp Delaney, Sick Gang, Bam Bam, Coko Marie, Gatlin, The Gas Station, Quincy Black, Snatch’N Gwap, DJ Audio, 9 p.m. Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 10 p.m.

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Club Car Songwriters Showcase, 8 p.m. The Coffee Garden Open Mic Night, 8 p.m. Crocker Art Museum Sound Advice: Jazz of the Bay Area Figurative Era, 7 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Dive Bar Dueling Pianos, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose The Mike Justis Band, 8 p.m. Harlow’s Chuck Prophet and the Mission Express, Garland Jeffreys, 7 p.m. Louie’s Cocktail Lounge Karaoke, 9 p.m. Mix DJ Eddie Edul, DJ Peeti V, 9 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe The Dopest Matrix, Peedi Green, Yuhng Vello, Ayanna Charlene and More, 7 p.m. Old Ironsides Open Acoustic Jam, 8 p.m. Owl Club Open Mic, 8 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Liberty Junction, 9:30 p.m. Press Club Lights and Sirens, 8 p.m. Shine Sac’s Coolest Jazz Jam, 8 p.m. Starlite Lounge Three Bad Jacks, Fortunate Few, Lava Pups, 8 p.m. Third Space Landlines, Kaz Mirblouk, Starrsha, 8 p.m. Torch Club X Trio, 5:30 p.m.; Royal Jelly, For Sayle, 9 p.m.

4.22 FRIDAY

Ace of Spades The Expendables, Seedless, Tribal Theory, 7 p.m. B-Side Vibrations w/ Shaun Slaughter & Adam Jay, 9 p.m. Bar 101 White Glove Service, 9:30 p.m. The Blue Lamp Aqua Nett (glam rock tribute), Lovedrive (Scorpions tribute), 8 p.m. The Boardwalk Jordan Sweeto, Johnnie Guilbert, Bryan Stars, Sounds Like Harmony, 5:30 p.m. Cache Creek Casino Lupillo Rivera, 9 p.m. Capitol Garage Fyah Fridays w/ DJ Jaytwo, 10 p.m. Crest Theatre San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers, 6:30 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. Dive Bar Homegirl Dance Party feat. Sister Crayon, 9:30 p.m. El Dorado Saloon Island of Black and White, 9 p.m. Fox & Goose Sly Park, 9 p.m. Golden Bear DJ Crook, 10 p.m. Gold Country Lanes (Sutter Creek) C.T. Locke: DJ, Sing & Dance, 6:30 p.m. Harlow’s Chronixx, 8 p.m. Kupros Craft House Sandra Dolores, 9:30 p.m.

Luna’s Cafe Brie Hardy, Linda Michelle Hardy, Tekla, 8 p.m. Mix DJ Slick D, 9 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Open Mic Night, 6 p.m. Odd Fellows Hall (Davis) Bonanza King Band, The Bottom Dwellers, 7 p.m. Old Ironsides Honyock, Failure Machine, Mondo Deco, 9 p.m. Owl Club Ron Matthews, 9 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Cripple Creek, 10 p.m. Press Club DJ Rue, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Twice as Good, 4 p.m.; The Wiz Kid, 9:30 p.m. Shine Working Man Blues Band, Harmonica Ray Band, 3 Handed Stephen, 8 p.m. Starlite Lounge Defyant Circle, One Leg Chuck, Heartbreak Time Machine, 8 p.m. Stoney’s The Madison Hudson Band, 8 p.m. Swabbies on the River Jackson Michelson, Ashley Barron, 6 p.m. Torch Club Midtown Creepers, 5:30 p.m.; The Nibblers, 9 p.m.

4.23 Saturday

Ace of Spades Jerrod Nieman, Brodie Stewart Band, 7 p.m. B-Side Loose Change: Live 45’s Jukebox w/ Daniel O & Mike C, 9 p.m. Bar 101 Billy Manzik, 9:30 p.m. The Blue Lamp Coolio Da’unda’dogg, Paige Raymond, Reek Daddy, Run Ya Jaw Johnson, Kno-Mob, Geto Stars, M-Dash, C-Dubb, Siyeed, 9 p.m. The Boardwalk Adelitas Way, Broken (Album Release), Slaves of Manhattan, Fall of Reason, 5:30 p.m. Cache Creek Casino Mavis Staples, 8 p.m. Capitol Garage Feel Good Saturday’s w/ DJ Epik, 10 p.m. Crest Theatre Rondalla Recital, 5 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 9 p.m. District 30 Panic City, 10 p.m. Fox & Goose Adam Varona, 9 p.m. Goldfield Country DJ Dancing, 9 p.m. Harlow’s Xochitl (EP Release), Emily Kollars, 5:30 p.m. Harrah’s Lake Tahoe Dennis DeYoung (Styx tribute), 7:30 p.m. KBAR Z Rokk, 9 p.m. Kupros Craft House Byron Colborn Group, 9:30 p.m. Luna’s Cafe Orange Morning, 8 p.m.

Midtown BarFly Séance: DJ Chat Noir, DJ Skarkrow, DJ Keyz, 9 p.m. Mix DJ Eddie Edul, 9 p.m. MontBleu Resort Casino Burton Cummings, 7 p.m. Nicholson’s MusiCafe Free Ukulele Class, 1 p.m.; Songwriter Showcase w/ Billy Buckman, 2:30 p.m. Old Ironsides Lights and Sirens, The Ghost Town Rebellion, Drop Dead Red, 9 p.m. Owl Club Stillwood Sages, 9 p.m. Pine Cove Karaoke, 9 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Superlicious, 10 p.m. Press Club DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Steel Breeze, 10 p.m. Rusch Park (Citrus Heights) Pet-APalooza feat. Matt Nathanson, Ben Rector, Haley Reinhart, 10 a.m. Shine Rich Corporation, The Ditmeyers, Bachelor Paradise, 8 p.m. Starlite Lounge Daughters of Disaster Fest: Graveshadow, Alchemia, Lipshok, Discordia, Retconstruct, Super Mega Everything, Perfect Nightmare, Cro-X, The Royal Order, Perdition, 3 p.m. Swabbies on the River Michael Furlong’s Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, 5 p.m. Torch Club Pomegranate, 5:30 p.m.; RJ Mischo, Zack Bramhall, 9 p.m.

4.24 Sunday

Ace of Spades Aer, Cam Meekins, The Holdup, 7 p.m. Bar 101 Biggs & Wedge, 2 p.m. Broderick Roadhouse Karaoke w/ DJ Jazcat, 9 p.m. Cache Creek Casino Jew Amonrat, Spencer, Nis Yang & Ang Noomiengkhane, 6 p.m. Capitol Garage Karaoke w/ Jeff Jenkins, 9 p.m. Distillery Karaoke, 8 p.m. Harlow’s Beatles 66 (50th Anniversary Tribute Show) feat. Adrian Bourgeois, Brent Bourgeois, David Houston, Gabe Nelson, Jacob Golden, Jonah Matranga, Joseph In the Well and More, 6 p.m. Mix DJ Gabe Xavier, 8:30 p.m. Powerhouse Pub Red’s Blues & Rusty Zinn, 3 p.m. Press Club Sunday Night Soul Party w/ DJ Larry Rodriguez, 9 p.m. Red Hawk Casino Dave Russell, 1 p.m. Starlite Lounge Saviours, Ides of Gemini, 8 p.m. Swabbies on the River Savannah Blue: A Southern Rock Revue, 3 p.m. Torch Club Neck Fest: Peter Petty, Merle Jagger, 50-Watt Heavy, The Golden Cadillacs, The Nickel Slots, Million Dollar Giveaway, The Ghost Town Rebellion, Pine Street Ramblers and More, 2 p.m.

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Laughs Unlimited Humor Times 25th Anniversary Celebration feat. Will Durst, April 13, 7 p.m. Say It Loud Comedy Presented by Michael Calvin Jr., April 14, 8 p.m. Claude Stuart feat. Tamer Kattan, April 15 - 17, Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m.; Sun., 7 p.m. Best of Open Mic Showcase, April 19, 8 p.m. World Series of Comedy Satellite Competition, April 20-23, Wed., 7 p.m.; Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 & 10:30 p.m. Luna’s Cafe Open Mic Comedy Hosted by Jaime Fernandez, every Tuesday, 7:30 p.m. STAB! Hosted by John Ross, April 20, 8 p.m. Ooley Theater Comedy Night at the Ooley, every Thursday, 8 p.m. Punchline Comedy Club New Faces Showcase, April 13, 8 p.m. Greg Fitzsimmons, April 14 - 16, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. The Not Comedy Roast of Mike E. Winfield, April 17, 7 p.m. Brooks Wheelan, April 20, 8 p.m. Cristela Alonzo, April 21 - 23, Thurs., 8 p.m.; Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m. & 10 p.m. Lance Woods and Friends, April 24, 7 p.m. Sacramento Comedy Spot Open Mic, Sunday’s and Monday’s, 8 p.m. Improv Lab, Harold Night & Gordon Teams, Wednesday’s, 7 - 10 p.m. Cage Match & Improv Jam, Thursday’s, 8 - 10 p.m. Anti-Cooperation League, Saturday’s, 9 p.m. Tommy T’s Tommy T’s Comedy Competition, April 15 - 17 Aries Spears, April 22 - 24

Cal Expo Sacramento Dog Show 2016, April 14 - 17 Capital Stage Blackberry Winter, Through April 17 Capitol Garage Geeks Who Drink Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m. Carmichael Elks Lodge #2103 Carmichael Elks Classic Car Show, April 23, 8 a.m. Cesar Chavez Plaza Earth Day Celebration 2016, April 19, 9 a.m. Crest Theatre Caddyshack, April 14, 7:30 p.m. Suicide Girls Blackheart Burlesque, April 20, 8 p.m. 48 Hours Sacramento 2016, April 24, 2 p.m. Double Feature: NorCal All Stars 2016 Pt 1 and Be Robin feat. Margaret Cho, April 24, 4:30 p.m. Crocker Art Museum Art Mix: Studio 54, April 14, 5 p.m. Back to Life: Bay Area Figurative Drawings, through May 1, 2016 Ai Weiwei Circle of Animals: Zodiac Heads, through May 1 Andy Warhol: Portraits, Through June 19 Exhale Smoke Shop Opening Reception for Art Show feat. Arturo Romero, GoopMassta, BAMR, Lisa, JM Knudsen, April 16, 12 p.m. Firestone Public House Sacramento Republic FC Presents: MLS Block Party, April 14, 11 a.m. Fox & Goose Pub Quiz, Tuesday’s, 7 p.m. Harris Center for the Arts FLC Falcon’s Eye Theatre: The Who’s Tommy, April 15 - 23 Historic Old Folsom Farmers’ Market, Saturdays, 8 a.m. Jedediah Smith Memorial Trail 5th Annual Walk for Breast Health, April 16, 8 a.m. Kupros Craft House Trivia with Triviology 101, Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Little Relics Boutique & Galleria Art Exhibit: Char Hall & Her Whimsical Animals, Through April 30 Luna’s Cafe Poetry Unplugged, every Thursday, 8 p.m.

Maidu Park (Roseville) Superhero Fun Run, April 17, 7 a.m. Midtown BarFly Salsa Lessons, every Wednesday, 8 p.m. Old Sugar Mill Dinner at the Winery: Best of New Orleans, April 16, 5:30 p.m. Sip, Paint, and Love: Wine, Painting, and Chocolates, April 17, 12 p.m. Pine Cove Trivia Night, Wednesday’s, 9 p.m. Pocket-Greenhaven Library Scriptorium Saturday Poetry & Words Series: The Power of Telling Your Story w/ Local Authors John & Leah Savage, April 16, 7 p.m. Press Club Flex Your Head Trivia, every Tuesday, 8 p.m. Quality Boutique & Bru UpRise Collective Photography Show w/ Proceeds to Benefit Front Street Animal Shelter, April 16, 3 p.m. Quarry Park Amphitheater Grand Opening & Community Celebration of Quarry Park!, April 16, 12 p.m. Roosevelt Park 5th Annual Sacramento Beer and Chili Festival, April 16, 1 p.m. Rusch Park (Citrus Heights) Pet-APalooza 2016, April 23, 10 a.m. Sacramento Convention Center 29th Annual Wine and Food Fest, April 23, 5 p.m. Sacramento Elks Lodge Ultimate Ladies Day Out Expo, April 16, 10 a.m. Sacramento Hostel Bike-In Movie: Stand By Me, April 15, 8 p.m. Sacramento State (CSUS) Sac State Art Department Presents: Art Hotel Aftershock, Thoughts, and Wonderings, April 20, 7:30 p.m. The 8th Annual Sac State 5K, April 21, 6 p.m. Sacred City Warehouse Sacred City Derby Girls: Doubleheader Bout, April 16, 6 p.m. San Joaquin County Fairgrounds (Stockton) San Joaquin Asparagus Festival, April 15 - 17 Sol Collective Afrosol: The Classic Man Edition w/ Coon the Poet & DJ Rock Bottom, April 24, 8 p.m. Tommy T’s Wet-N-Wild Wednesdays Male Revue, April 20, 8:30 p.m. UC Davis Picnic Day 2016, April 16, 9 a.m. Verge Center for the Arts Opening Reception for Morehshin Allahyari’s Everything in Between, April 14, 6 p.m. In Conversation: Morehshin Allahyari, April 21, 6 p.m. Macrame Workshop w/ Instructor Jessica Filip, April 23, 10 a.m. WAL Public Market Art Exhibit: Fluorescents of the Earth by Nathan Cordero, Through May 4 West Sacramento City Hall Galleria projectPREVENTION: 7th Annual Yolo Fashion Show, April 15, 6 p.m. White Buffalo Gallery Art Exhibit: Undulation, Disintegration by Carolina Galleran, Through May 2 William Land Park World Tai Chi and Qigong Day Gathering, April 30, 9 a.m.

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alking to rapper Lil Debbie on the phone is like spending a casual hour on your couch talking to a close friend you don’t see often. When we thought we’d covered everything, like her new, yet-unnamed EP dropping this summer and launching her marijuana business, Kesha’s court case came up and we had to ruminate on that for a bit before discussing women getting treated and paid unfairly and how that’s affected Lil Debbie as she chased her dreams. The 26-year-old Bay Area-born rapper has been in front of the Internet rap scene for 10 years, first with Kreayshawn and V-Nasty in the White Girl Mob, and later as a solo artist, releasing the EP Queen D in 2013. That year, the younger Lil Debbie sat down with LA Weekly in her then-typical way: long acrylics, lotta bling, Cleopatra liner, high. She told the Weekly she saw herself flying off to Italy in her own private jet in five years. Lil Debbie is just as bold and ambitious today, still shooting for that Billboard Top 100, radio play and private jet, but she’s also more comfortable in her own skin, and more of a businesswoman. She’s pared down her Instagram/selfie presence, opting instead for professional photo shoots with visual creatives to put out work “that touches people,” she says. A day before this interview, she did a photoshoot with Vans, a company she respects. Last month she performed at an all girls show sponsored by Vans at SXSW. “It’s crazy to be there [at SXSW] because there are five girls to every 50 dudes,” she says of the rap scene at the music festival. “Male rappers are so egotistical. They’re just about who is cool and who is not. Who is on the boat, who is not. I’m a bitch but I’m a bitch that doesn’t care about all that, genuinely. I’m not about to hang out. I’m about self-care and self-preservation. Some of the things I see are very childish. When the rap industry starts supporting women in a more positive way, I’ll come and hang out. I’m one of the most unhyped female artists. I won’t try to hang out with all the newest artists. I do this and it’s a talent of mine and it’s a business. It’s not a show. It’s not about that. Every time I put a project out I’m progressing, visually and lyrically. As long as I’m happy and proud of the work I’m doing, that’s it.”

She is also more aware of the pressure and scrutiny on artists online. It’s bothering her in a very adult way. “People are disengaged ... what’s the word? Desensitized,” she says. “Nothing shocks anybody anymore. ‘Oh you put that out, what’s next?’ It’s unrealistic. People want to see the process but to me the process is a very personal thing. I came up on the Internet with Kreayshawn shooting party videos. It went from ‘they’re changing the world’ to now being desensitized. There’s no shock factor in anything. No excitement.” Instead, Lil Debbie says she’s scared to pour her heart out on the Internet because she’s watched the public tear apart rappers like Iggy Azalea and Kehlani. “I’m excited but very confused,” she says about releasing her new album. “I’m a woman, I’m in the middle of my twenties, and as a woman, as a music artist it’s hard. Some of the things I go through personally I can’t put in my music. With the group I’m working with, they might not understand it, they might not get it. Like, ‘Why is she saying this, she’s a rapper?’ It’s hard but also about experiencing and growing as a woman. I’m confident it’s going to be good.” She hinted the album will be less about smoking weed, like her last EP Home Grown, and more about her being a boss bitch like her fans asked, as well as hit on some serious subjects. “I’m a rapper but I’m not in the streets at three in the morning selling dope, I’m not riding around with a gun in my car,” she says. “I write about me being a single, independent woman. I want to empower other women. And I am bossy. I talk about the support I don’t get. Talking about how I’ve done this for years and I don’t have support from the radio as of yet. Who knows? It’s a hard game being a woman in a rapper’s world. In a man’s world. Should I be sexual, should I not be sexual? What should I do? Who am I as a rapper?”

“I ’m a rapper but I’m not in the streets at three in the morning selling dope, I’m not riding around with a gun in my car. I write about me being a single, independent woman. I want to empower other women. And I am bossy. I talk about the support I don’t get.”

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Lil Debbie raps about drugs and emotions, and taking care of yourself, another subject she’s not sure will go down easy. “I went from sippin’ syrup and poppin’ Xanax to only smoking weed,” she says. “I have a weed line and I have edibles and I do my best to put out a good product. Some fans are like, you need to put your acrylics back on. People think Lil Debbie needs to have acrylics. No, Lil Debbie is taking a break and is growing her natural hair back and is growing her nails. So that’s not what you’re gonna get and I’m sorry. I think it’s hard to see an artist come out like that.” Her first overseas shows are a testament to this raw Lil Debbie. French rapper Wacko brought her out earlier this year to do a song together and play shows in France and England. “Europe opened my mind, opened my heart,” she says. “I’m enthralled in the romance. People in my world don’t get to experience romance. It’s all pimps and hoes and ‘bitch bitch bitch.’ Just to be around flowers, and roses and the Eiffel Tower, to be around class is a breath of fresh air. It changed my outlook on everything.” One of the most admirable characteristics of Lil Debbie is her drive to keep trying to change the world she works in, especially for girls, whether it’s in the music industry, in fashion or in weed. “I want to prove to girls that even though it’s a long struggle there’s a good outcome,” she says. “For me it’s about being happy. I want people to say, ‘She’s innovative, she’s an activist, she’s strong.’ That’s what I want. To just be happy. If I ended up being like Nicki Minaj or Rihanna, that would be a beautiful thing. It scares the shit outa me. But I still want it.” Some of that drive comes from her upbringing, and the difficulty of making a career in her first love: fashion. Her education includes attending the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising in Los Angeles.

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“I’ll always love fashion and fabric, but that’s as fucking hard as the rap world,” she says. “It’s not fair. I grew up in that shit. My mom was a child clothing designer. She would put me to bed and would work all night while I was sleeping, then finish when it was time to take me to school in the morning. She was selling shit in Nordstrom and she couldn’t make it. This was before the Internet. Having your own fashion line and selling well is truly a blessing. It’s even harder now and things are getting watered down and washed out. But I’ll always love fashion.” Lil Debbie says the weed industry isn’t any better for women. It took her a year to get a logo and six months to get the packaging done, and she blames it on the lack of trust and interest “the boys” running the industry had in her work. “It took that long to get someone to trust me and help me grow my weed,” she says, angrily. “Boys love boys. Boys are enthralled by boys. That’s the reality. But I want to grow good weed, and you know what they said to me? They said they could give me a small percentage on my sales, and I was like, what?!” She eventually found a good group to work with and create her line, and they hope to have both weed and edibles (strong ones, she warns) available at events and clubs this summer. “It’s a hard market to break into and some people have been doing this for years,” she says. “It’s very different than buying from Joe Blow on the street, buying from the club.” Judging from her focus and attitude, no matter what Lil Debbie succeeds in, she’ll be in the spotlight, underground or otherwise, for a while. “I have three or four more hard years to put in before I could think about being a star, especially as a rapper,” she says. “Does Lil Debbie want certain things and gets sad? Yeah. Is she still a boss ass bitch? Yeah.” Catch Lil Debbie as part of the Califesto Pre Party Friday April 15 at Ace of Spades, located at 1417 R Street in Sacramento. Tickets for this all-ages, 7 p.m. show— which also features The Luniz, Roach Gigz and more—are $25 in advance ($30 the day of the show) and are available online at Aceofspadessac.com

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An American in Havana

Now’s your chance to explore Cuba, before everyone else does Words and photos Brian Brophy

hen I told friends and family that I was going to Cuba, I often heard that they were glad that I was getting there “before it’s too late.” Part of me felt that way too. With the thawing of U.S. and Cuban relations, the onslaught of American tourists and creeping capitalism will undoubtedly alter the character of Havana, bringing with it a whole new wave of problems. But, the obnoxious tourists are already there. They’re just Europeans. And, God as my witness, they already sell Pringles in the airport. Change is happening, and American tourism will bring greatly needed cash to an extremely poor country, improving infrastructure and the daily lives of Cubans. The streets will be smoother, public transit will be more convenient and, hopefully, dissidents will no longer be imprisoned for opposing government policies. Cuba is known for its cars, the pre-revolution “Chebis” kept together with meticulous care and sometimes lawnmower parts, that loudly roam the streets. So, of course, upon arrival we hopped into a classic 2015, leather-interior Hyundai to take us from the airport to our hotel, which had all the charm you’d expect from

communist accommodations: pitch dark hallways, a sink that flooded the bathroom floor every time it was used and an aromatic headboard that required us to sleep with our heads at the foot of the bed. Still, no real complaints. The staff, while not providing the ultra-accommodating hospitality you find in the United States, was nice enough and would get you a taxi when needed. The room had a view of the Caribbean. The bar had ice cold Bucanero, the strong Cuban beer that you can find along with the lager, Cristal, at every bar and restaurant in Havana. But you don’t go to Havana to hang out in a hotel room, you go to explore the city. Much of that exploring will be done with the assistance of taxi drivers who will offer to take you to a restaurant, get you a cigar or show you the “Buena Vista Social Club.” All of these offers are scams of some sort, so unless you want to pay exponentially inflated prices for dinner, a cigar or to see music, decline the offers. The drivers will also try to overcharge you for your ride, so agree to a price before you get into the car. Jineteros (hustlers) are everywhere in Havana, but especially

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in Old Havana, where they chat you up with a smile in charming fashion before trying to extract money out of you. Generally a “no, gracias” or two or three will suffice. But before you start thinking the art of the scam is a Cuban or communist trait, don’t forget the time you paid $150 to Verizon for the pleasure of canceling your contract. Speaking decent Spanish is a huge plus as a tourist. While most Cubans are multilingual, many learned Russian (which makes sense as the Soviet Union kept the Cuban economy afloat for decades) or other languages instead of English in school. Cuban Spanish sounds far different than other Latin American countries, with the strong accent and the dropping of “s” from the ends of words. It takes a day or two to get used to if you’ve never spoken or heard much Cuban Spanish. In addition to putting their mark on language, Habaneros put a twist on clothing. I’ve never seen such a consistently stylish population. From the classic Cuban style of the ‘50s to looks inspired by hip-hop, punk rock and Latin American culture, even people waiting for the bus at noon look like they are about to hit

the club. More than one guy tried to convince me to trade (or give) him my Warriors cap, the wearing of which also resulted in many people yelling, “Steph Curry!” at me. One cab driver told me he knew about the Warriors because he has cable at his house. He pays $30 a month, which is about the monthly salary of a state worker in Cuba. A couple of good cab rides will cover that cost for him. Many others stay current on U.S. culture through the Internet, or more often, the “Weekly Packet,” an unsanctioned, digital magazine of up to one terabyte of Internet content downloaded onto flash drives with music, movies and TV shows from the States. As soon as people learned we were from the United States, the first thing out of their mouths was “Obama!” who was arriving a few

days after our trip. People were excited about the coming changes and wanted to talk about where we're from. A few spoke somewhat openly about the challenges they face in Cuba, with one man telling me, “Havana is great for tourists, but not so much for the Cubans.” As the president who has finally began to dismantle the pointless embargo, some day there will be a statue of Obama in Havana to go along with the current monuments to Martin Luther King and Abraham Lincoln. Havana is filled with hundreds of years of rich history, from Morro Castle to the Museum of the Revolution to the surreal statue of Cuban national hero José Martí holding Elián González, the boy at the heart of a 2000 custody battle between his relatives in the United States and his father in Cuba.

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Can you go there as a US citizen? Yes. While your visit still needs to fall within one of 12 approved categories, you no longer have to get pre-approval from the U.S. government. There are tour groups you can take part of if you’re into paying triple for everything, or you can go on your own, either by flying through Mexico or, soon, on direct flights from the United States.

Book Early. Plan on reserving your hotel or casa particular months in advance. In early December, we attempted to book hotels for March and found almost everything entirely booked, which is why we ended up in an Eastern bloc hotel several miles from downtown. With some luck, the last three days of our trip we stayed in an incredible apartment in Old Havana.

Say goodbye to the Internet. There is wifi in Cuba, but it’s limited mainly to hotels and a few other spots around town. You need to buy an ETECSA card, which cost around $5 for an hour of access. These can be bought at the bigger hotels. Staff might tell you the cards are only available to guests, but with the proper use of puppy dog eyes, they will sell you one. The most convenient spot for checking Internet is the lobby of the Hotel Parque Central, which has all the comforts you’d expect from a luxury hotel. Being freed from the Internet for a few days felt good.

Map things out beforehand. Without Internet, you need to have a plan of action before you get to Havana. Read up on the restaurants. Download an offline map of the city. Bring an up-todate guide book and mark the spots that you want to visit on the map. Print out your flight information, tickets and hotel reservations before you go. Make a copy of your passport.

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A definite spot to hit for a mojito is the backyard of the Hotel Nacional, which has hosted guests like Winston Churchill, Frank Sinatra and Marlon Brando, and features music and a view of the Malecon, the seawall known for being the spot where young Cubans go to kick it at night. For a fully state-sanctioned look at art, head to the Cuban section of the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, a museum featuring paintings and sculptures from the 17th Century to today, including incredible day-glo work from the ‘70s. Just a block away from the museum is the Museo de la Revolucion, which tells the story of the revolution from the Cuban side of things, is heavy on Che Guevara memorabilia and is housed in the palace used by overthrown dictator Fulgencio Batista. The rebel bullet holes are still visible in the entrance. Famous bars like La Bodeguita del Medio and Hemingway haunt El Floridita SubmergeMag.com

are worth poking your head into, but crammed with tourists. For current Havana culture, go to Fábrica de Arte Cubano (F.A.C), an insanely rad music venue and art gallery. F.A.C. is located in the Vedado neighborhood, a young, hip area that is a good break from the bustle of Old Havana. Housed in a former olive oil factory, the multi-floor club features dozens of rooms with an eclectic mix of music (on the night we went, there was hip-hop, a worldrenowned choral group and an electro/ cuban band playing live on an outdoor stage). The art on display featured contemporary paintings, one of which envisioned a U.S.-influenced, dystopian Havana as a Caribbean Las Vegas. Havana is beautiful, busy, difficult and magical. And while it’s going to change, I’m excited to see what the increasing freedom will mean for the arts, for Cuban music and for the people.

Cuban food still gets a bad rap, but there are lots of options for high quality private restaurants (paladares), many of which are run out of people’s homes. It is best to make reservations and remember that if you get there later in the evening, they may have run out of some dishes. The two biggest challenges are finding spots for breakfast and stores that sell snacks. If you come across a store with snacks, load up and keep some at your hotel.

Money. This may change soon, but you still can’t use ATMs with American debit cards, so make sure you take enough cash to get you through your entire trip. You do not want to run out of money in Havana. It’s best to change your dollars into Euros before heading to Cuba, as there are extra fees added for exchanging U.S. currency in Havana. The bigger hotels will have have currency exchanges, but some will only provide services to guests.

Safety. Havana’s violent crime rate is very low. It’s a big city so stay aware of your surroundings, but I’ve never felt safer in an urban area.

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I’d like to start off this column with a thank you to Submerge editor Daniel Taylor for filling in for me last issue while I was liver-deep in free liquor in the Caribbean during my honeymoon (also thank you to Melissa and Jono for giving me the time off!). I don’t know if you’ve ever been on a honeymoon, but you really should go on one. Like, even if you’re not married, you should just go on a trip to an exotic location with whoever and just tell everyone you just got married. You’ll get treated like a fucking rock star, and everyone just fawns all over you. We settled on honeymooning in St. Lucia, which neither of us had really ever heard of, but the pictures looked really nice. It was my first time really leaving the country. I was really excited, but as we got closer to departure time, I started to get really nervous. There’s this movie from the ‘90s you may or may not have seen. It stars the first love of my life, Kate Beckinsale, and Claire Danes, and it’s called Brokedown Palace. I’m not sure if it’s a good movie or not, but I’ve seen it about 20 times. It’s about these two girls who just graduated college. They’re best of friends but Kate plays the goody-two-shoes and Claire plays the badass from the wrong side of the tracks. They tell their parents they’re going somewhere innocuous like Hawaii but Claire convinces Kate that they should go to Thailand, where nothing bad could possibly happen to two young American women fresh out of high school. I’m not a young American woman fresh out of high school, but I’m still just about as naive. So I could just have easily been led astray as Claire and Kate were when they met some handsome so-and-so at a bar who said he wanted to take them to Hong Kong or wherever. And then he was all, hey, I’ll meet you at the airport, take this bag with you, but it’s like a bag of drugs. The police discover the drugs, and the handsome so-andso never showed up at the airport and the two girls get stuck in some crazy-ass Thai women’s prison until they have to call up Bill Pullman, an American lawyer who’s set up shop in Bangkok and specializes in getting other stupid Americans out of trouble with Thai authorities.

I didn’t want to have any of these experiences. I just wanted to have good times with my new wife and be newlyweds in the sun and stuff. And for the most part, that’s just what happened. Once we were there, our days were filled with difficult decisions such as “should we sit by the pool or go take a walk on the beach?” At night we debated over which bar to attend and what the drink of the night would be … Bahama mamas? Tequila sunrises? Jim Beam with a wedge of pineapple? But Brokedown Palace was always in the back of my mind … even though we weren’t in Thailand. I remember the girls in the movie were having a blast before shit went to hell. Was peril lurking around every corner? One morning on the beach, a very nice local man came up to us with the same kind of smile we found on the face of many of the people who lived there. He stopped in front of us and said hi. We smiled and said hi back. “Are you looking for something special today?” he asked in his buttery St. Lucian accent. I vehemently said no, because clearly he was trying to sell us weed … I felt so tense, figuring local authorities were just waiting behind a palm tree or something, just waiting to pounce. But the man just kept on smiling and said, “Ah no problem, you enjoy your day!” Seriously, nicest drug dealer ever. Later in the trip, a couple we met from South Carolina handed my wife half a joint. She slipped it into her pocket, unsure of what to do with it, and I freaked out. We walked halfway across the resort to a trash can where, under the cover of darkness, I basically forced her to throw it out. Once again, disaster averted. But before the flight back, I was singled out at the airport in St. Lucia for “special screening.” My bag was emptied and X-rayed, and I was patted down. I did my best to remain calm, even though the whole time I kept thinking of the Star Trek-like ear parasite Kate got in her ear while locked up in the Thai women’s prison. I was clean, sure, and everything was fine, but the whole time I was thinking “what if?” I wonder what Bill Pullman is up to these days.

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Issue 211 • April 11 – April 25, 2016

Dive Into Sacramento & Its Surrounding Areas

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Issue 211 • April 11 – April 25, 2016

Dive into Sacramento & its Surrounding Areas April 11 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 25, 2016

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Sail Inn Grotto

Maritime Vibes in West Sac

Let Circa Take You Beyond

Misamore

Rooting for the Underdog

Fall in love with Mouths of Babes at Harlowâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s

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First Ever Neck Fest Brings Stacked Lineup to Torch Club Hello Havana

Submerge goes on the road to Cuba

Quarry Park A Breathtaking New Outdoor Venue Opens in Rocklin

Lil Debbie

Declaration of Independence

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