Sweet Leaf features a veritable who’s who of the local metal scene.
Singer Lance Ozanix still leads Skitzo, one of the first thrash metal acts in the world—the band was formed in 1981—and the very first from Sonoma County.
Guitarist Steve Smyth plays in the recently reunited Forbidden. He has done countless national and international tours, playing with the likes of Testament, Nevermore, Vicious Rumors, Forbidden, One Machine and Dragonlord. He also teaches guitar to budding students across the globe.
Drummer Chris Newman played with Intense, one of the largest drawing speed/thrash metal bands in Sonoma County during the late ’80s.
Bassist Dave D’Elicio rounds out the group.
In a recent interview with the North Bay Bohemian, Lance talked about the band and its origins.
Fast Eddie: How many years has Sweet Leaf been around, and how did the project get started?
Ozanix: Sweet Leaf started in 1989 with the idea of being a Black Sabbath tribute. People would say I look like Ozzy, and we tried doing a few Sabbath songs, and it fit well. There were no tribute bands around at that time. In 1992, we had our first tribute show at Uncle Charlie’s (now defunct club in Corte Madera) with Long Gone Bon (AC/DC tribute), and the show went over very well. By 1994, my current band members just left and did their own thing, so I brought the idea to Steve Smyth and Steve Hoffman (who was already involved), and the team meshed pretty well. The rest is history.
Fast Eddie: Do you like playing Ozzy Osbourne or Black Sabbath songs more than the others?
Ozanix: I love the Jake E. Lee era and songs off Diary of a Madman. As for Black Sabbath songs, “War Pigs” is a fan fave, and the audience gets to sing long and loud.
Fast Eddie: What are your favorite Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne albums?
Ozanix: My top three records for Black Sabbath are Born Again, Master Of Reality and Never Say Die. As for Ozzy, it would be Diary of a Madman, Bark At The Moon and No More Tears.
Fast Eddie: How many practices do you need to shake off the cobwebs?
Ozanix: Very little. Check this out. When the pandemic hit, we stopped playing for like three years. At our very first rehearsal three years later, just a little over a month ago, we played an hour and a half without any hiccups. Amazing.
Sharing the bill with Sweet Leaf is Joe Daddy and Lysol Toast. Doors open at 7pm, and the show starts at 8pm. Saturday, April 6, at On The Y, 670 Fulton Ave. in Sacramento. 21 and over only. Tickets are $10 and available at door only.
MEET THE FAM Left to right: Larry Boothroyd, Tim Solyan, and Ralph Spight. Photo by James Rexroad
Due to the conflicting schedules of band members, Victims Family—Ralph Spight (vocals / guitar), Tim Solyan (drums), and Larry Boothroyd (bass)—it has become increasingly harder for its members to plan live shows.
With Spight playing all over with The Freak Accident, Solyan constantly touring abroad as a professional roadie (at present he is out with Liam Gallagher of Oasis fame), and Boothroyd teaching bass students while working furiously on his next Specimen Box project, Sonoma County fans will need to be patient while the chips fall into place.
In the interim, the band managed to record a new split EP with Portland’s own Nasalrod. The end result is a gorgeous 10-song offering featuring 5 songs from each band. Released by boutique record label Nadine Records on March 22, the ridiculously cool, limited edition gold swirl pressing has since sold out.
However, there are some equally beautiful other colored variants still available which will be sold in person by founding members Boothroyd and Spight at a listening party this Friday.
We caught up with Larry Boothroyd to get the 411 and on all things VF-related.
Bohemian: Victims Family or Victim’s Family? This has always confused me.
Larry Boothroyd: We usually don’t use the apostrophe, even though it is grammatically correct, but it happens. Especially in the days of handmade Xeroxed flyers. We were happy just having both words spelled correctly. Sometimes people use The Victim’s Family as well, which we normally don’t, but we did take our name from a B. Kliban drawing with that name.
Bohemian: Word has it you have new material after a long drought. Do tell.
Larry Boothroyd: We did a split LP with Nasalrod (PNW punk band). Five songs each. We had a thread going with both bands sharing the subject matter of each of our tracks, and discovered some common topics. We recorded with Phil Becker (Pins Of Light/ex-Triclops! drummer) at El Studio and Spit Stix recorded their side, so the record sounds amazing. We also have a super cool painting by Brian Nothing we picked out for the cover.
Bohemian: You released a wonderful collection of songs on your own called ‘Specimen Box.’ Do you already have more songs ready for the next collection?
Larry Boothroyd: Yes, a third one is in the works. A quick history: The first one was an 80-minute instrumental soundscape, built from really short pieces that were segued together. 114 people played on that one and it took 10 years to make. Right when the pandemic struck, Valley King Records offered to put it out. The process of having people from all over the world sending files perfectly prepared me for the lockdown, so a second one came together quickly. This time though, I wanted to have singers and more traditional song structures. I asked Brian Polk, the drummer for Joy Subtraction, to send me a drum track as if he was playing along to a song, which he did. That became the first song, as well as the method used for the whole album. Building songs from the drums up. No loops, no quantizing, no editing. The third one is using that same basic idea, but I’m hoping to shake things up a bit stylistically and instrumentation-wise. I can’t really reveal who’s involved yet, other than to mention that I’m reaching out to a lot of Sonoma County musicians. Some I’ve known since before we even learned our instruments, and others that I’ve encountered recently. I ran into some dude in downtown Santa Rosa who was surrounded by various horns and banjos and whatnot. He told me his first gig was opening for Freddy Fender at the El Rancho Tropicana in ’78. I grabbed his business card and hope to get him inlvolved.
Bohemian: Will VF ever entertain the idea of doing a full US tour again?
Larry Boothroyd: Hmm. Seems unlikely, but you never know. We did a West Coast thing with Gibby (Haynes, frontman of Butthole Surfers) and the kids from Paul Green Rock Academy. There was talk of an East Coast version, but scheduling is a bitch. Plus my cat would never go for it.
Bohemian: What was your favorite VF touring moment? Least?
Larry Boothroyd: Oh man, so many great memories. Overall, I’m just grateful that we were able to go so many places and really connect with people all over. We experienced a full range of treatment, from starving and crashing on filthy floors to staying at boutique hotels, playing sold out shows to playing to empty rooms, in no particular order. The ‘White Bread Blues’ tours were pretty epic. I found an old itinerary recently. We did a full 6-8 weeks in Europe, came back for a US tour that started with a bunch of shows with Nomeansno, a few with Alien Boys, and a couple with Plaid Retina. When we got to the East Coast, we flew back to Europe to play a couple festivals and some shows with Snuff, flew back to the East Coast and headed south for some shows with Coffin Break in Florida, and then through the Southwest and back home!
Our worst tour was definitely the US tour in ’87. Quick recap: Got as far as Fresno before having to replace the engine in the van, canceled some Arizona shows to get that done, and got everything ripped off in Oklahoma (including our booking information). The booker responsible for the whole East Coast dropped the ball, leaving us to scramble to find shows. We got kicked out of Canada for a year and lost some shows with Nomeansno and Ralph (Victims Family singer) and I gave blood in Lansing, MI just to make $8 each. And when we finally decided to give up and go home after 3 months on the road, the van died in Nevada, so our roadie and I had to take a bus home, leaving Ralph and Devon (original Victims Family drummer) behind. I left out a bunch of stuff, but even a crappy tour like that had its moments. We played with Bomb, Scratch Acid, Corrosion of Conformity, Honor Role, Adrenaline OD, and 76% Uncertain to name a few. Plus, we saw Butthole Surfers and followed them back to their hotel, only to be rebuffed, met GWAR, borrowed a PA from Doc Dart, and visited Graceland.
Bohemian: Can we expect new Jello Biafra & The Guantanamo School Of Medicine music anytime soon?
Larry Boothroyd: There are some songs that didn’t make it onto the ‘Tea Party Revenge Porn’ release, so hopefully we’ll get to do something with those.
Bohemian: What new (er) bands that are turning you?
Larry Boothroyd: Tim and I went to see Otoboke Beaver (from Japan), who were absolutely mind-blowing. Two other bands that I’ve recently gotten into are Igorrr and Polyphia. Holy cow, that is some next level stuff going on there! I like how every generation seems to have a higher jumping off point, and more references under their belt. Genres are melting together.
Bohemian: What are your favorite VF songs to play live?
Larry Boothroyd: I’m not sure I could pick 3. We have over 100 songs, which is one reason, but it’s not so much about which song is being played for me. My favorite moments are when the sound is just right, the audience is returning the energy, and it feels almost like I’m hovering over the stage, watching it happen without any thought or effort.
Check out the new Victims Family / Nasalrod split EP, “In The Modern Meatspace,” at their free-to-the-public listening party at 7 pm, Friday, March 29 at The Next Record Store located at 1899 Mendocino Avenue in Santa Rosa. Drinks and snacks will be provided. All ages are welcome.
San Diego’s Glass Spells had been booked as support for Missing Persons at Harlow’s in early February, but the entire show was sadly canceled with little-to-no notice. Although Glass Spells’ live schedule in 2024 is scant at best, Sacramentans will be pleased to know we’re getting one of only two shows slated in March (the other is in Santa Cruz).
Led by core members Anthony Ramirez on bass and synthesizer and Tania Costello on vocals, thelive line-up for Glass Spells also includes Michael Buehlon drums. The band is a veritable headliner throughout California, even playing the sold-out Darker Waves festival in Huntington Beach last November with New Order, Tears for Fears, B-52’s, Devo, Soft Cell and Echo & The Bunnymen.
Glass Spells is a collective known forplaying a heady mix of electronic music steeped in the tradition of 80’s fare and punk while managing to include songs that are sung in both English and Spanish. Dubbed part of the Brown Wave, their sound and style refers to their Mexican heritage while separating themselves from the much larger New Wave diaspora without sounded dated or derivative.
And while it took some time to find the perfect line-up, the group underwent some personnel changes before ultimately releasing its “Mirrors” and “Night Hour” singles. Both were included on the 5-song EP, ‘Mirrors.’ Their only full-length album, ‘Shattered,’ was consequently released in August 2021 and is a must-have for new wave fans of any persuasion.
Glass Spell’s Spanish-speaking fans will likely find great reward in the “Hechizos” single released last November just in time for their Darker Waves festival appearance.
Glass Spells and its opener, Pan Roosky, play Friday, March 29 at Goldfield Trading Post in Downtown Sacramento. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show kicks off promptly at 8 p.m. Tickets can be purchased at www.goldfieldtradingpost.com for $20 advance or take your chances at the door. Come dressed in black and ready to dance. All ages are welcome. The Sacramento Goldfield’s is located at 1630 J Street.
For those who’ve been paying attention, Translation Loss records have issued a number of memorable metal moments semi-recently including platters from Swampbeast, Witching, Caged, Re-Buried, Come To Grief and, more importantly, Thra’s stunning ‘ Forged In Chaotic Spew.’ Featuring (9) tracks including some killer atmospheric interludes, the album should be taken in as a whole rather than in separate parts.
Standout tracks include the epic “Blistering Eternity” clocking in at over 7 minutes, ‘Cosmic Scourge,” and the nauseatingly heavy riffs found on “Primordial Engorgement.” Unlike other acts in the doom / sludge metal diaspora, Thra excels at creating atmosphere comparable at moments to Blood Incantation, Oak (Portugal), and Pantheist.
For the uninitiated, the Thra quartet is rounded out by Robert Wolfe (vocals/guitar), Zach Nixon-Sandberg (vocals / bass), Grey Smith (drums), and Matt Marquette (guitar). We caught up with the band in Las Vegas while on tour.
Capital Chaos TV: How much touring have you done since the last album’s release?
Robert Wolfe: We haven’t done much touring, but we have been planning tours, writing new music and playing a hometown show here and there.
Capital Chaos TV: Were there any songs that didn’t make the record that will find its way on to the next release?
Robert Wolfe: Not full songs, but pieces of songs. We were super focused on that release so we didn’t make much time to work on anything outside of it until now. There are definitely pieces of music that we wrote during that time and certain riffs that didn’t make the record. We definitely want to feature them in the next release.
Capital Chaos TV: What bands in the Arizona scene can you recommend?
Thra: Our scene rips. Definitely check out Skin Ticket, Ugly, Wit-Sec, Eternal, Writhen, Pigcity, Hernia, and Rotting Yellow. There are so many more.
Capital Chaos TV: Any new tours / shows in 2024 aside from the most recent?
Thra: After our West Coast tour in March, we’re playing with Conan at the Rebel Lounge in Phoenix on 4/13 and then with Wayfarer at the Nile Underground in Mesa on 5/4. We’re currently finishing up the booking for a 3-week Midwest / East Coast tour in August 2024.
Capital Chaos TV: How do you balance work life and being in an underground metal band?
Thra: We all have jobs that allow us to take the time we need to go and do the things we want. We spend most of our time either working or working on music. This (touring) is all we want to do.
Wretched Earth presents Thra at the Cafe Colonial located at 3520 Stockton Blvd. in Sacramento. Rounding out this underground doom and death metal-leaning bill are labelmates Re-Buried along with Ethos and Tentacult. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $12 here at cafecolonial916.com. Cafe Colonial is located at 3520 Stockton Blvd.. Doors open at 7pm and the show starts promptly at 7:30pm. As always, all ages are welcome. Get there early to score some fine Cafe Colonial food fare.
For years, Brad Jordan has been widely known as a member of gangster rap group, Geto Boys, who achieved notoriety during their early years of glorifying death, destruction and everything. However, Jordan, performing as Scarface, would soon separate himself from the collective, making a name for himself as an able lyricist and powerful live presence.
While much of the now-53-year-old rapper’s early subject matter may seem juvenile when compared to his peers, Jordan’s vocal delivery and ability to weave a story eventually earned him #16 on The Source magazine’s list of Top 50 Lyricists of All Time. With a catalogue that spans over 11 full-length releases – along with a stint in jail – there’s certainly no shortage of material for Scarface’s upcoming show in Sacramento. Even after concerting to Islam some 18 years ago, Jordan hasn’t really changed nor abandoned the music that got him there. Those catching him at The Crest Theatre on Sunday night can Expect to hear both Scarface and Geto Boys classics that include “Smile,” “Soulja’s Story,” “F*Ck Faces,” “Mary Jane,” “ I Seen a Man Die,” “Mind Playing Tricks on Me,” “On My Block,” and more.
Jordan and his live band that have earned numerous hip-hop accolades, as well as a feature on National Public Radio’s hip Tiny Desk Concerts (which has since gone viral). Long-time fans will remember that it was Jordan who staged his own Farewell shows in 2021, only to return to the live circuit soon after.
Sean Healy presents an evening with Scarface and live band at the Crest at 7 p.m., with the show starting at 8 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and go up to $75 and can be purchased at www.crestsacramento.com. The Crest Theatre is located at 1013 K Street in Sacramento.
It’s been 42 years since Armored Saint came together and then shortly thereafter released their self-titled EP on Metal Blade Records just a year later. If you’re looking for a classic heavy metal band with pretty much all of their original members intact, look no further than Armored Saint. At present, the group includes founding members John Bush (vocals), Phil Sandoval (guitars), Joey Vera (bass), Gonzo Sandoval (drums), and mainstay Jeff Duncan (guitars).
Photo credit to Travis Shinn
Their tour technically started with the sold out Monsters Of Rock Cruise at the beginning of March, but the rest of the shows on land start on March 27th in Anaheim including multiple Armored Saint headlining shows during their days off on the Queensrÿche run.
For those not paying attention, the band has been writing a new album as the follow-up to their fabulous ‘Punching The Sky’ record released back in October 2020. A hit on several different radio charts, the album showcases a band whose formula never gets tired, dated, nor derivative. Highlights include the album opener, “Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants,” “Lone Wolf,”, and the highly infectious “End Of The Attention Span.”
For those who’ve been following the band since the early 80’s, it comes as no surprise that the Sandoval brothers are playing in fine form while anchored by bassist Joey Vera (who also recently exited Mercyful Fate). Singer John Bush hasn’t lost a step either as evidenced on songs like fan favorites “Unfair” and “Never You Fret,” both of which feature some killer fretwork by Jeff Duncan and Phil Sandoval.
Said vocalist John Bush about the upcoming tour, “We are happy to announce that we will be hitting the road again in March 2024 to team up with our good friends and one amazing band, the mighty Queensrÿche! The tour hits lots of cities we haven’t played in a while including dates in Canada! Come on out and watch two classic metal bands bring the house down every night!”
Armored Saint, Queensrÿche and Strike Force play Ace Of Spades located at 1417 R Street in downtown Sacramento. Tickets are $53 advance can be purchased here at aceofspades.com. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30pm. All ages are welcome.
Since forming 14 years ago, Gloryhammer have been flying the flag for British heavy metal wearing armour and costumes on stage showcasing their own made-up characters. ‘Tales From The Kingdom Of Fife’ was the first record issued on powerhouse metal label, Napalm Records, which quickly grew them a loyal fan-base both on US soil and abroad. Now a veritable headliner in the US, Gloryhammer’s latest tour kicked off on March 7th in New York and will inevitably end on March 30th in Dallas, Texas.
Photo credit to Fernando Bonenfant
Although nowhere as prolific as their adoring fans would like, the group have managed to release 4 full-lengths. During that time, the band also landed some high-profile support slots on tours with power metal heavyweights Stratovarius, Blind Guardian and HammerFall. ‘Return to the Kingdom of Fife’ was released back in June 2023 and is propelled by standout tracks such as “Holy Flaming Hammer of Unholy Cosmic Frost,” “Wasteland Warriors Hoots Patrol,” and fan favorite “Keeper of the Celestial Flame of Abernethy,” all of which recall the best moments of Blind Guardian, Helloween, Gamma Ray, and Dragonforce.
Said the band about their latest video single, “For many years now, the Top Gun soundtrack, and in particular, Cheap Trick’s standout track ‘Mighty Wings’ has been a constant in our lives – the eagle-eared amongst you shall have heard it countless times in our pre-show playlist. When recording ‘Return to the Kingdom of Fife’ last winter, we decided to pay homage to the song that defined so many great moments for us by recording our own, distinctly Gloryhammer cover version.”
At present, Gloryhammer’s personnel list includes founding / original members Christopher Bowes aka Zargothrax (keyboards), Ben Turk aka Ralathor (drums), Paul Templing aka Ser Proletius (guitars), and James Cartwright (The Hootsman (bass) along with mainstay Michael Barber aka Zargothrax (keyboards) and newest member Michael aka Angus McFife (lead vocals).
The UK’s own Gloryhammer headline a night of power metal at Goldfield Trading Post located at 238 Vernon Street in Roseville. Also on the bill is Twilight Force and Rimron The Mighty Soothsayer. Doors open at 6pm and the show kicks off promptly at 7pm. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $30 here at goldfieldtradingpost.com. All ages are welcome.
It’s hard to believe that progressive/folk rock band Jethro Tull started 57 years ago. Although the group’s most important and longest-running contributor, Martin Barre, would join forces with singer/bandleader Ian Anderson just a year later, it’s important not to understate his relevance in the annals of classic rock history.
And while the name Jethro Tull means something entirely different to longtime fans today, with only original member Anderson at the helm, Barre’s live shows are a better representation of the music fans most want to hear. His current run of shows will celebrate the music he and Ian collaborated on that provided the soundtrack for many generations. The 77-year-old guitarist is still very much a live force, and his ferocious live band is a wonderful interpreter of the Jethro Tull catalog fans have come to know and love.
We caught up with Barre as he was preparing for his run of US shows.
Bohemian: Your run with Jethro Tull lasted 43 years and longer than any other member besides Ian. Are there any periods or records you enjoyed more than others?
Martin Barre: The early years were so exciting for all of us. We shared a common journey of travel, learning to be better musicians and performers, and were living on the road as a single unit. The many countries we visited were very open to new music, so we had a fantastic reception wherever we played.
Bohemian: Jethro Tull played all over the place during its formative years. What was the longest tour you’ve done to date?
Martin Barre: We would be on the road for 3 months plus, but we were also single, didn’t have roots in any country, and were so eager to travel and spread the music of Tull in new territories. Essentially the life of a musician is nomadic by nature, so we never thought about putting down roots. Because of that, we could play and record anywhere.
Bohemian: Although Tull’s songs were primarily written by Ian Anderson, did he have much influence on your solos and additional guitar licks on any give song?
Martin Barre: I had carte blanche with my guitar parts and, in particular, my solos. Rarely Ian would have an idea, but we would use it if it worked, of course. There was never an issue with egos. We all had a job to do and we all had a voice to be heard. Input, musically speaking, was always welcomed by all members.
Bohemian: You’ve been quite prolific as a solo artist. Do you have plans for a new record in 2024?
Martin Barre: My band tours continually, and this puts recording on the sidelines as it is so time-consuming. I have a lot of ideas “on tape,” but I will start fresh as soon as I can put aside the time for a new recording. I will have to consciously hold back on live gigs.
Bohemian: Do you and Ian ever talk about playing together again? It’s been 13 years since the dissolution.
Martin Barre: That’s really a question for Ian. There is no communication between us.
Bohemian: Is the upcoming show featuring only Tull music or will we hear some solo material?
Martin Barre: I always try and include my solo material and am so pleased that the audience recognizes it. The show is a history of Tull’s music so I am quite focused on that. However, I will always throw in a curve ball for the hell of it.
Martin Barre plays Sunday, March 17 at Blue Note located at 1030 Main Street in Napa. Doors open at 5pm and the evening-with show starts at 6:30pm. Tickets range from $49 to $89 advance and can be purchased at www.bluenotejazz.com. Ages 8 and over are welcome.
It’s no great secret that Brazilian communities are growing in the Sacramento Valley and surrounding areas. Yet some say there’s been a drought when it comes to heritage Brazilian acts performing in these parts: The Grupo Corpo dance company’s upcoming show at the Mondavi Center looks to fill some of that void.
Originally founded by choreographers Paulo and Rodrigo Pederneiras, the company combines aspects of modern dance with elements of Afro-Brazilian movment that are steeped in the history and free spirit of Brazil.
Attendees can expect a two-part show: The first and newer 2022 piece is titled ’Gil Refazendo’ and showcases the music of Brazilian musical legend Gilberto Gil. This will include performers draped in linen while the sounds play before a massive screen featuring ever-changing background images of sunflowers that seemingly rise up from their roots.
The second part of the night involves a seven-year-old composition titled ‘Gira,’ which takes a deep dive into the minutiae of Afro-Brazilian religions aided by the sounds of Brazilian jazz greats, Metá Metá.
Rodrigo Pederneiras will lead the attendees on a journey exhibiting parts of the lesser-known Candomblé and Umbanda rituals in dance.
For those fortunate enough to have already seen Grupo Corpo, they know what a force this dance troupe is when they performed the wholly different, but no less compelling ‘Seven or Eight Pieces for a Ballet’ and ‘Breu.’
Grupo Corpo performs Wednesday, March 13 at Jackson Hall located inside the Mondavi Center on the UC Davis campus at One Shields Avenue. Tickets start at just $30 with premier seating topping out at $79 and can be purchased in advance at www.mondaviarts.org. Doors open at 6:30pm and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. All ages are welcome.
It’s no great surprise that Altan, the first traditional Irish group signed to a major label, would want to kick off their run of shows in our fair city. Since The Sofia’s grand opening back in February 2018, Irish music and its many offshoots have been featured with increasing regularity at this mid-sized performing arts center and with favorable results. What starts in our fair city of Sacramento, Altan’s abbreviated run of shows will ultimately end just 19 days later in Chicago.
Considered one of the most important Irish bands of their time both at home and on US soil, the group has already collectively sold well over a million records. Additionally, they are a veritable headliner in the states drawing capacity crowds at performing arts centers, theatres, and major Irish-themed festivals.
With a brand new album set for release on Compass Records, the upcoming tour dates couldn’t have come at a more apropos time. Since forming back in 1987, the now 64-year-old Mairéad Ní Mhaonaigh (bandleader, lead vocalist, and fiddler) has helped lead the group to critical acclaim while releasing a formidable catalog. ‘Donegal’ is the group’s 10-track opus and steeped in the traditions of Irish culture while honoring their origins, the culture, and the fertile grounds from which they came.
On their latest record, the Altan collective also features fiddler/singer Clare Friel along with accordionist Martin Tourish. Guitarist Dáithí Sproul, guitarist/backup vocalist Mark Kelly, bouzouki, mandolin and Ciarán Curran.
‘Donegal’ kicks off in fine form with “The Yellow Tinker,” a beautiful and contemplative instrumental reel that forays beautifully into “Liostáil mé le Sáirsint,” which finds Ní Mhaonaigh at home singing in her native Irish language. Other highlights include the also fabulous reel, “An Gasúr Dána/An Ghirseach Dholba/ Ríl na mBreac Beadaí” and the ready-for-Irish-dance-competition jig, “Port Árainn Mhór/Port Kitty Rua Mooney.”
For those on the fence about Irish music in general, you are hereby advised to add the upcoming Altan concert to your to-do list. If there were ever a perfect entry point into world music in general, this would be it.
Altan plays The Sofia located at 2700 Capitol Avenue in downtown Sacramento. Doors open at 6pm and the show starts at 7pm. Tickets are $35. The Sofia is located at 2700 Capitol Avenue in downtown Sacramento. All ages are welcome.
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