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Local Bands Play Beach Boys

The original B Boys, yo
Some of my favorite local shows in recent years are part of the “tribute” series Jerry Perry has been putting on at Old Ironsides. Not only do you get to see classic acts such as David Bowie and The Clash reinterpreted by local artists, but the scene is always a who’s who of Sacramento musicians, largely because half of them are playing that night. On Saturday, you can join in the madness at the Beach Boys Tribute Show. Acts will include Aaron King, Adrian Bourgeois, Baby Grand, David Houston, Dog Party, The Free Badge Serenaders, I Scream On Sundae, Jackson Griffith, Jem & Scout, Justin Davis, Ol’ Cotton Dreary, On Display, The Only Men and SAUCER. Be on the lookout for crazy harmonies and some seriously punked out surf tunes. I hope someone brings a theremin!
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Seventy-Five years of Old Ironsides

One of the great Sacramento cultural institutions is celebrating its (her?) 75th birthday this weekend. Midtown Monthly did a great salute to the history of The Old I in their November issue. With the same owners for these 75 years, it is also a celebration of Billie Jean Kanelos and her family. I particularly enjoyed the piece from Kim Kanelos, who began booking music there in the early 90s. Kim is also asking that people post their favorite Old I memories on their Facebook page.

MM hasn’t posted the issue to their website, so you’ll have to keep an eye out for printed material distributed for free throughout Sacramento. The Bee also did a brief interview with Billie Jean and her husband Sam.

Their November festivities culminate this Sunday from 1-6pm with DJ Larry Rodriguez and plenty of celebratory food and drink specials.

Old Ironsides
1901 10th Street