Sacramento is home to a thriving music scene, and the variety of music genres to be found in the city is as diverse as it’s population. See below for current and former bands from Sacramento, a list of music venues, Sacramento record labels, and publications dedicated to the Sacramento music scene. Many musicians are in multiple bands and there have been attempts made to
track the incestuous relationships between the Sacramento music scene.
Local Musicians and Bands
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Darling Sweetheart (formerly We Prick You)
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Rockford Turnaround
http://www.myspace.com/rockfordturnaround
Current
Former
These are bands that have either broken up (a.k.a. "indefinite hiatus") or moved out of the area.
Classical Music
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In C Major — Classical Music Calendar
Local Record Labels
Venues
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JB's Lounge: (Live jazz inside Red Lion Sacto. Inn)
website
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(STJS) Jazz Sunday: a "mini Jazz Jubilee" every 2nd Sun. for all ages
website
Clubs, Bars, and Restaurants
Coffee Houses / Art Houses
Events
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Salsa Caliente: Covers Salsa all over the region
website
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Salsa Night: Salsa in Davis; Worth the short drive
website
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Salsa Sacramento: Covers Fahad's events in Sac Area
website
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Salsa Loca Club: A Sac State club bringing Salsa to the college-age crowd
website
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Midtown Stomp: California's Largest Swing Dancing Venue - Beginning Lessons Every Week!
website
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Sactown Swing: More Sacramento Area Lessons
Myspace
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Sweet and Hot: Swing Dancing and Lessons on Wednesdays
website
Salsa Dancing
Swing Dancing
Theaters and Auditoriums
Instruments, Sheet Music, Accessories
These stores may also offer music instruction.
Musical Instrument Repair
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Skip Simmons Amp Repair — Tube amplifier repair
website
Record Stores
This is a listing of dedicated music shops. Major retailers such as Wal-Mart, Best Buy, Costco, etc. may also carry instruments and/or CDs.
Previous
Music Publications
Websites
Shows and other events should be posted on the Events Board.


