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NEW VENUE: CHANNEL 24, SACRAMENTO’S NEWEST LIVE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE OPENS APRIL 2025

February 27, 2025

Very exciting news to share! Sacramento will be opening up a new live music venue and we can’t wait! Check out the news release below: Since breaking ground in the spring of 2024, Sacramento’s newest music venue, Channel 24, has everyone highly anticipating its inaugural lineup. Today the wait is over as Another Planet Entertainment has announced the first batch of shows coming to the mid-size entertainment complex including Empire of The Sun, Death Cab for Cutie, Denzel Curry, Wallows, Madness, Tycho, Tucker Wetmore, Sierra Ferrell, and more. Venue Presale begins Thursday, February 27 at 10am PT, and General On-Sale begins Friday, February 28 at 10am PT. All Announced Channel 24 shows here: APR 24 – Tucker Wetmore APR 25 – Tycho APR 27 – Sierra Ferrell MAY 02 – Wallows MAY 04 – Empire of the Sun MAY 07 – Denzel Curry MAY 14 – Madness MAY 16 – Hippo Campus MAY 21 – Hermanos Gutiérrez MAY 29 – James Arthur JUN 8 – Charley Crockett JUL 1 – Lake Street Dive JUL 23 – [Read More]

Dirty Honey Ignites Sacramento with Raw Rock Energy at Ace of Spades

October 31, 2024

Dirty Honey made their way back to Sacramento and put on one hell of a show at the Ace of Spades, October 30th, 2024. Opening the night was The Band Feel, an incredible newer band that delivered unapologetic, high-energy rock and roll. Their sound captures the spirit of early ‘70s Zeppelin, yet it’s wrapped in a modern, unmistakably original style. Hailing from St. Louis, they quickly won over the crowd and built a dedicated new fan base. With members Tyler Armstrong – guitarist, Garrett Barcus – vocals, Kadin Rea – bass, and TJ Steinwart- drums, the band brought fierce energy and undeniable chemistry to the stage. Each musician contributed a unique presence, blending classic rock vibes with a fresh, edgy sound that left a lasting impression. When Dirty Honey took the stage, the crowd erupted, knowing they were in for a night of relentless, kick-ass rock and roll. Every time we have seen them, they blow us away, and just when we think they’ve hit the peak of their game, they surprise us by reaching [Read More]

Aftershock Festival 2024: An Unforgettable Festival of Rock and Metal Madness

October 19, 2024

What a festival! This year’s Aftershock Festival has set a new benchmark, earning the title of the best Aftershock Festival to date. Celebrating its 12th festival, the West Coast’s largest rock and metal festival drew 160,000 music fans from all 50 states and 30 countries to Sacramento’s Discovery Park. The four-day event was a nonstop celebration of live music, solidifying Aftershock as a global destination for rock enthusiasts. The 2024 lineup was stacked with legendary bands that brought fans to their feet, including epic performances by Slayer, Slipknot, Mötley Crüe, Iron Maiden, Disturbed, Falling in Reverse, Judas Priest, Iron Maiden, among many others. The massive crowds were treated to five stages of continuous, high-energy music that kept them fully immersed from start to finish. From massive mosh pits, to continuous crowd surfing, it was an incredible experience. What makes Aftershock special isn’t just the iconic headliners but also the festival’s commitment to showcasing up-and-coming talent. Rising stars such as Royale Lynn, The Warning, Jager Henry, British Lion, Return to Dust, The Funeral Portrait, and Badflower [Read More]

Get ready for AFTERSHOCK 2024 as they announce incredible lineup!

February 28, 2024

Aftershock 2024: The West Coast’s Largest Rock Festival Returns To Discovery Park In Sacramento, CA October 10-13, 2024 With Headliners Slayer & Pantera (Thursday); Slipknot & Five Finger Death Punch (Friday); Iron Maiden & Judas Priest (Saturday); Mötley Crüe & Disturbed (Sunday) Including Iron Maiden’s Exclusive U.S. Festival Set & The Only West Coast Slayer Performance Plus Evanescence, Breaking Benjamin, Staind, Falling in Reverse, Till Lindemann, Rise Against, Halestorm, Seether & More For Biggest Lineup Yet With 130+ Bands On 5 Stages General Admission & VIP Passes On Sale Now Starting At $10 Down At www.aftershockfestival.com Aftershock returns to Discovery Park in Sacramento, CA October 10-13 for its 12th year with its biggest lineup yet. The 4-day destination festival will feature the only U.S. festival play for Iron Maiden, the exclusive West Coast performance for Slayer–one of only three shows in nearly 5 years–Slipknot as one of the number one requested bands, and the first Aftershock appearance for Mötley Crüe, making it an event not to be missed! The ultimate destination for hard rock and heavy metal enthusiasts will include back-to-back headlining performances from Slayer and Pantera (Thursday); Slipknot and Five Finger Death Punch (Friday); Iron Maiden and Judas Priest (Saturday); and Mötley Crüe and Disturbed (Sunday). In addition, Aftershock will feature four [Read More]

Aftershock & GoldenSky Country Music Festival Welcomed Over 220,000 People

October 19, 2023

Aftershock & GoldenSky Country Music Festival Welcomed Over 220,000 People For Two Massive Back-To-Back Music Weekends In Sacramento Aftershock’s Sold-Out Crowd Topped 160,000 Music Fans Retaining Its Title As West Coast’s Biggest Rock Festival While GoldenSky Welcomed Record-Breaking Crowd of 60,000+ Fans, Becoming One Of America’s Biggest Country Music Fests & Expanding To 3 Days In 2024 Aftershock Featured Memorable Headline Sets From Tool, Avenged Sevenfold, Korn & Guns N’ Roses Plus, Godsmack, Incubus, Queens of the Stone Age, Limp Bizkit & Many More GoldenSky Included Performances From Top Talent Including Eric Church, Sacramento’s Own Jon Pardi, Maren Morris, Parker McCollum, “Rising Star Winner” Sofia Claire & Many More 2024 Dates Now Revealed: Aftershock October 10-13 (Passes On Sale Now) & GoldenSky October 18-20 (Passes On Sale Friday, October 20) Starting at $10 Down www.AftershockFestival.com www.GoldenSkyFestival.com Sacramento was the place to be for music fans this October as two back-to-back weekends offered nonstop entertainment from a wide range of topline artists, including the heavy rock and metal event Aftershock (held October 5-8) and the [Read More]

GoldenSky Country Music Festival announces set times and festival app now available

September 19, 2023

GoldenSky Country Music Festival Music Set Times, On-Site Experiences Announced And Festival App Now Available For Download With just a month to go until the incredible return of GoldenSky Country Music Festival, producer Danny Wimmer Presents in partnership with Visit Sacramento is pleased to announce more details for the second annual event where “country music fans get their due” (Sacramento Magazine), including music set times, additional onsite experiences, and the launch of the official festival app. After an incredible inaugural year that welcomed 50,000 fans, GoldenSky Country Music Festival is headed back to Sacramento’s Discovery Park, October 14 & 15, 2023 with a can’t-miss music lineup led by Eric Church, Sacramento’s own Jon Pardi, Maren Morris and Parker McCollum. Plus, appearances from Jordan Davis, Country Music Hall of Fame member Wynonna Judd, Lainey Wilson, Jackson Dean, and many more. That includes the recently crowned “Rising Star” Winner, Sofia Claire, who will be performing on Saturday, October 14. All VIP passes for GoldenSky are now sold out, and limited GA passes remain, so fans are encouraged to buy now at www.GoldenSkyFestival.com. Afterpay options are also available via Shop Pay at dwpgolden.com. The schedule of GoldenSky music performances (subject to change) is [Read More]

Bishop Briggs fuels Sacramento with her high energy set at Ace of Spades

May 2, 2018

Last night in Sacramento, the place to be was at the Ace of Spades for the sold out Bishop Briggs show. Fans lined up hours earlier and were sharing their Bishop Briggs tales of past concerts, favorite songs and fan memories. It was great to see that the crowd had no specific demographic, as Bishop’s music is a fave for all. There were parents who brought their young 5 – 10 year old girls who couldn’t wait to see the show. The crowd was filled with fans from ages 5 to 75, and all were in for a killer night. The evening kicked off with an amazing set by Matt Maeson who wooed the crowd with his infectious songs that brought the crowd to their feet. You can also catch Matt at the end of the month at BottleRock Napa Festival. The venue was filled to capacity and the crowd was ready for Bishop to hit the stage. As the lights dimmed once again, the crowd erupted into screams and cheer to greet Bishop to [Read More]