January 2011

Fri, Jan 14, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys

Eddie January 13, 2011 No Comments

Center for the Arts, 8 p.m., $20

For more than 22 years, Big Sandy and His Fly-Rite Boys have been dishing out heaping portions of country, swing and just about anything else in between. For the uninitiated, this touring troupe not only looks like a vintage act, they also play well-worn gear that lends to the band’s authentic sound. Although seemingly relegated to smaller capacity venues, this group has earned many accolades during its storied career. If you’ve yearned for a place and time to don that ’50s-era dress or to simply put that old hat to good use, simply pack up the car and head to the hills (Grass Valley, that is) this weekend. 314 West Main Street in Grass Valley, www.bigsandy.net.
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Sat, Jan 8, Left Hand

Eddie January 6, 2011 No Comments

The Distillery, 10 p.m., $7

The Distillery2107 L St.
Sacramento, CA 95816

(916) 443-8815

Come early for the awesome French dip sandwich, stay for the punk onslaught. Folks looking to hear some local or national punk rock need to visit this L Street staple. Although seemingly off the radar for quite some time, this eatery/live-music venue has survived the economic crisis in Sacramento by sticking to the genre they do best. If you’re a fan of sloppy punk rock done with gusto, this four-piece delivers. They’re rounding out a five-band bill which also features Get Shot!, Dead Panic, Machine City and Zero for Zero. Cheap drinks and a cheap cover. What more do you need? 2107 L Street, www.myspace.com/thelefthandband.

(SN&R)