December 2006

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Backdoor slider

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No Trigger jokes, please.
No Trigger jokes, please.

It’s the time of the year where cover charges are inflated and spirits are elevated. In an attempt to choose the “perfect” New Year’s Eve option, we lose sight of the real reason we celebrate: to party. Whether you’re looking for a spell of good luck, trying to break in new traditions or just need a reason to stay up past midnight, you should always usher in January 1 with a little live music. Few guitarists can rival the handy fretboard work of Roy Rogers, perhaps one of the most awe-inspiring slide-guitar players in the United States. Once a sideman in John Lee Hooker’s touring troupe, Mr. Rogers quickly amassed a loyal legion of fans on his own, and for good reason. Catch Roy and his Delta Rhythm Kings band at the Palms Playhouse, 13 Main Street in downtown Winters, on December 31. The show starts at 9:30 p.m. and tickets are $40. Call (530) 756-9901 for more information.
(SN&R)

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A White Christmas

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“Excuse me, would you mind terribly if we hit it and quit? I say, can we hit it and quit, old chums?” Peter White checks in with Mindi Abair and Rick Braun.
“Excuse me, would you mind terribly if we hit it and quit? I say, can we hit it and quit, old chums?” Peter White checks in with Mindi Abair and Rick Braun.

Never underestimate the power of smooth jazz. Once considered a genre solely for the yuppie quotient, this style has taken off. Perhaps the proliferation of George Bush’s war propaganda or our current state of affairs has sent tens of thousands yearning for something to mellow their psyches. Whatever the reason, ticket and record sales for smooth jazz continue to grow. Peter White, whose solo catalogue spans back to 1990, has embarked on his fourth annual Christmas tour. He’ll play his own decidedly un-rough material in addition to holiday favorites. Rick Braun and Mindi Abair are along for the ride that makes a stop on Wednesday, December 21, at the Radisson Hotel’s Guzzetta Grand Ballroom, located at 500 Leisure Lane. Tickets are $49 and the all-ages affair starts at 7:30 p.m. I can smell the cologne and the freshly pressed Izod shirts from here.
(SN&R)

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Gospel wonderland

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The Blind Boys of Alabama are out of sight!
The Blind Boys of Alabama are out of sight!

For more than 60 years, the Blind Boys of Alabama have flown the flag of soul-drenched gospel. Today, founding members Clarence Fountain and Jimmy Carter carry on their rich heritage, backed by the talented Bishop Billy Bowers and an awesome band. The group’s Go Tell It on the Mountain Christmas tour started on November 29 and includes a special stop at the Crest Theatre, located at 1013 K Street, this Tuesday. Fans of traditional gospel and old soul will rejoice when Sacramento plays host to one of the greatest talents in the genre. Tickets are $45 and the show starts promptly at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome. This is one Christmas gift you won’t soon forget.
(SN&R)