Issue: March 19, 2015
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The cover story this week: Good gigs, bad tours, dos and don'ts and
other reflections on the Sacramento music scene. In preparation for the
upcoming Sacramento Area Music Awards, SN&R staff talks with the artists
and promoters who shape local music culture.
Elsewhere in the issue: Cosmo Garvin questions city council District 6
candidates on ethical priorities, Raheem F. Hosseini investigates a lack
of oversight for the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department, Garrett
McCord is dazzled by the cuisine at Cibo 7, Ngaio Bealum explains the
latest in marijuana-legalization initiatives and Nick Miller breakfasts
with homeless activist James "Faygo" Clark.
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The music scene is dead, long live the music scene
How healthy is Sacramento's live music scene following a recent string of high-profile venue closings?
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Hip-hop, don't stop
One Sacramento artist gives a shout-out to the city's peaceful, socially active and creatively thriving scene.
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On the road again
Local musicians share practical advice for life on the road.
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One Sacramento musician's call for venues to save its generation
One Sacramento musician's open letter to venue owners and promoters.
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Practice, party, don't hook up, repeat
The Sacramento musicians' guide to the dos and don'ts of the local music scene.
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How to make friends with a Sacto sound guy
Rule No 1.: Don't talk crap about the sound guy during your set.
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Years later, Sacramento still drags feet on hiring new cop watchdog
Despite Ferguson and attention on law enforcement, Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department operates with zero watchdog oversight.
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R.I.P. NFL: Chris Borland’s retirement is bad for football and good for everyone else
R.I.P. NFL: Chris Borland’s retirement is bad for football and good for everyone else.
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Letters for March 19, 2015
Readers weigh in on young activists in the city and the effectiveness of Ayurveda.
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True love and other clingy lies
Joey advises a reader to choose the next girlfriend more carefully.
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James ‘Faygo’ Clark, homelessness advocate
A discussion on homelessness in Sacramento and more with James “Faygo” Clark.
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Belly rubs and butt jiggles
The Mexican gets down with belly rubs and Mexican dancing.
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Which District 6 Sacramento city council candidate is the best bet for good government?
Which District 6 city council candidate is the best bet for good government?
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Vote Eric Guerra for Sacramento City Council District 6
SN&R endorses Eric Guerra for City Council District 6 in the April 7 special election.
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Sacramento city school board should restore Washington Elementary School
Sacramento city school board should restore Washington Elementary School.
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A basis for debate
SN&R reviews Capitol Stage's production of Rapture, Blister, Burn.
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33 Variations
SN&R reviews Big Idea Theatre’s production of 33 Variations.
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Funny and true
SN&R previews a weekend of stand-up performances by comedian Ari Shaffir.
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Dia De Los Cuentos
SN&R reviews B Street Theatre's Family Series production, Dia De Los Cuentos.
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A funny finish
Mick Foley will sell some comedy moves during this stand-up appearance at the Punch Line Comedy Club.
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Brew it again
The Capitol City International BrewFest will help get rid of that Sacramento Beer Week hangover.
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Going the distance
Cibo 7 in Roseville is worth a trip to The Outlands, er, Roseville.
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Dine locally, eat globally
Take a trip around the world and check out these new Sacramento-area restaurants.
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Peachy keen
Snobites' Osmanthus black tea has fruity flavor and a crunchy, chewy texture.
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A preview, previewed
SN&R previews an event that previews the upcoming downtown arena and its food.
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Love me tender
Don't let appearances fool you—artichokes' thorny exterior give way to the perfect spring dish.
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Vegetable medley
The Vegan Iron Chef event on March 19, in San Francisco, will have professional chefs vs. home chefs, and the competition can be live-streamed online.
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Rappers on the verge
How the Precipice's words and beats create hip-hop's yin and yang.
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Eight Gigs: Magickat
Cat Stevens tribute band does good justice to the original folkster.
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Eight Gigs: Brubaker
Supergroup featuring NorCal musicians performs at the Blue Lamp.
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Eight Gigs: Cosmopolitan Pirates
Local band plays a variety of funk and jazz tunes.
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Eight Gigs: Jonny Lang
Blues guitar prodigy from South Dakota visits the Crest.
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Eight Gigs: !!! (Chk Chk Chk)
Indie dance-punk funksters return for a hometown show.
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Eight Gigs: Angelina Moysov
Persephone's Bees frontwoman brings her solo act to Sacramento.
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Eight Gigs: Sammies
Find out the Sammies winners, yo—and listen to a bunch of great local artists for a super-low price.
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Eight Gigs: Inner Ear Brigade
Oakland seven-piece band brings experimental sounds to Sactown.
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No riots, just teenage kicks
Trash Talk returns to Sacramento, keeps the peace and makes everyone feel young again.
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A better rebellion
The sequel to Divergent is darker—and better—than the original sci-fi YA film.
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Cinderella
It doesn't improve on the original's perfection but this update on the classic fairytale is still magical.
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Run All Night
Liam Neeson is, yet again, a handy fool waster in this bloated rehash of his previous action hero flicks.
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The Gunman
Sean Penn stars in this standard-issue shoot-'em-up.
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California pot initiatives spark up
Now's the time to start looking at how 2016 pot ballot initiatives are taking form.
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