April 2017

Eight Gigs: Weedeater

Eddie April 27, 2017 No Comments

Sat., April 29, 7 p.m., Starlite Lounge, $20-$25

North Carolina’s stoner metal merchants Weedeater are back as part of a totally stacked bill that includes The Obsessed, Primitive Man, Fatso Jetson and Karma to Burn. Nearly every genre is on the menu, including (but not limited to) stoner metal, doom, desert rock, punk and even instrumental fare. Weedeater’s Dixie Dave is a sight to behold, looking much like a Duck Dynasty character and playing bass at a ridiculously loud volume. He also has an affinity for cough syrup (which he chases with hard liquor). If the Weedeater boys are in town, you know it’s going down. 1517 21st Street, www.weedmetal.com.

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Eight Gigs: Wrekmeister Harmonies

Eddie April 20, 2017 No Comments

Sat., April 22, 8 p.m., Starlite Lounge, $10

JR Robinson is back in Sacramento after a triumphant show supporting his magnificent 2015 release, Night Of Your Ascension, which received heaps of critical acclaim and helped him gain a cult underground following in the process. Under the moniker of Wrekmeister Harmonies, he’s embarked on an ambitious U.S. tour. Besides fellow core member Esther Shaw (keyboards, piano, violin), he is debuting a leaner group of talented musicians, including Godspeed! You Black Emperor’s Thierry Amar (bass), Sophie Trudeau (piano) and Timothy Herzog on drums. 1517 21st Street, www.facebook.com/
wrekmeisterharmonies23.

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Eight Gigs: Cage The Elephant

Eddie April 13, 2017 No Comments

Sat., April 15, 8:30 p.m., Crest Theatre, $47

Although point of origin should not be an issue, Cage The Elephant formed in Kenucky and then made the move across the pond to London years ago. And while the band’s sound has changed drastically, let’s just say that’s a good thing. They defy categorization and cross musical genres including punk, classic rock, blues and even funk without sounding dated nor derivative. Their current theater tour is dubbed Live & Unpeeled: The Acoustic Tour and will feature songs from their storied catalog and, most importantly, their latest album, Tell Me I’m Pretty. 1013 K Street, www.cagetheelephant.com.

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Eight Gigs: Marco Benevento

Eddie April 6, 2017 No Comments

Wed., Apr. 12, 8 p.m., Harlow’s Restaurant & Nightclub, $15-$18

2708 J Street, http://marcobenevento.com.

For those who have never witnessed Marco Benevento live, expect a set riddled with keyboard calisthenics and some jam-based rock that lights up the dance floor. Already known from touring and playing countless festivals, Benevento also has a history in the New York jazz scene even at the young age of 39. This Wednesday’s show will feature songs from his latest concept album, The Story Of Fred Short. One looking for inspiration need not look any further than his musical exercises staged in a live setting.

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