Jessica
Malone
Saturday,
Aug. 29, 7:00pm, Doors open 6:00pm
Sofia
Tsakopoulos Center for the Arts
2700 Capitol Ave., Sacramento
California folk musician Jessica Malone comes to Sacramento to perform her style of music that she crafted during her time as a songwriter in Nashville. Accompanied by a nine-piece band, Malone is a staple of the California music scene, performing at such events as BottleRock and the Live Oak Music Festival, as well as being the winner of several SAMMIES (Sacramento Area Music Awards) as artist of the year, singer-songwriter of the year, and folk/bluegrass artist of the year. Audiences seeking out folk music similar to what would be found on Broadway in Nashville will find this to be a great way to spend a Saturday evening. Tickets available online. Check the SN&R calendar for more information.
Raq
Baby
Saturday,
Aug. 29, 8:00pm; Doors open 7:00pm
The
Rink Studios
1031 Del Paso Blvd., Sacramento
Atlanta-based rapper Raq Baby brings his his style of trap music to The Rink Studios. Raq Baby’s specific subgenre of plugg music is defined by more melodic and atmospheric beats and mellow lyricism, as compared to the more aggressive style of trap music. Fans will recognize his work from popular social media platforms such as TikTok and YouTube, while fresh audiences will appreciate his well-crafted lyricism and new age Atlanta style. Tickets available online. Check the SN&R calendar for more information.
Sacramento
Local Music Spotlight
Sunday,
Aug. 30, 3:00pm; Doors open 2:00pm
The
Boardwalk
9426 Greenback Lane, Orangevale
An afternoon of live music at The Boardwalk promises to deliver a show chock-full of local indie artists for the Sacramento Local Music Spotlight. Four bands will grace the stage to deliver their specific style of indie rock. Pseudopropheta plays pop-punk and alt-rock with a hardcore flair, while Prettier in Person will be playing its own take on pop-punk. Want something grittier? Check out Crash Babes, as well as the youthful and lo-fi sounds of Echost. Fans of indie rock looking to support local artists should check out The Boardwalk on Sunday afternoon. Tickets available online. Check the SN&R calendar for more information.