For the month of June, we are exhibiting paintings by Omar Arason. I asked Omar some questions regarding his work: Are your paintings influenced by any contemporary artists? The short answer is yes. Though in the past few years I’ve found it to be too distracting to look at too many artists, as it [...]
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Unknown Images: Artwork by Heather Jeremy
Our June bathroom artist is Heather Jeremy, who recently moved back to Sacramento from New York City. Jeremy received her B.A. in Studio Art from CSU, Sacramento in 2010, and has shown in several galleries in Sacramento as well as in New York. I asked her some questions about her work: What [...]
Moving Stills: Artwork by Allyson Seconds
For the month of May, the photography of Allyson Seconds will be featured in our bathroom art series! What is your medium of choice? I entered my major in Art Studio at UC Davis firstly as a ceramic sculptor. During a photography course to learn to document my sculpture work, I fell [...]
The LURK, Drive Thru Mystics and Crazy Eyes: 4/30
********** The LURK Location: Sacramento Genre: One man band Band members: Nick Carvajal Carvajal described his performances as The LURK as “somewhat of a spectacle”. “I play a suitcase as a kick drum, and kick a snare drum on its side – so that my feet are the drummer,” he said. “I play guitar, sing, [...]
The Dave Lynch Group and Adrian Bellue: 4/27
********** The Dave Lynch Group Location: Sacramento Genre: High Energy Fusion Jazz Lineup: Dave Lynch (guitar), Eric Crownover (drums), Jay Leek (bass), Dan Pool (keys) Influences: Pat Metheny, Allan Holdsworth, Frank Zappa, Mahavishnu Orchestra, John McLaughlin, Wayne Krantz, Bill Bruford, Jaco Pastorius, Jeff Berlin, Jeff Beck, Sting ********* Adrian Bellue Location: Sacramento Genre: Fingerstyle Guitarist [...]
Garrett Pierce, Luke Sweeney and Tepid Joy: 4/26
******* Garrett Pierce Location: San Francisco/Sonoma Genre: Acoustic/Lyrical/Folk Influences: Richard Brautigan, Henry Miller, Ernest Hemmingway, John Steinbeck, Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Joanna Newsom, Why? Discography: Two full length albums, Like a Moth and All Masks, on Crossbill Records. New album, City of Sand, coming out later this year on Narnack Records. ******** Luke Sweeney Location: [...]
Instagon, Jenn Rogar, and Iron Hearts: 4/23
*********** Instagon Location: Sacramento Genre: Noise/Experimental/Garage Jazz Band Members: Lob Instagon, Bob Scott, Michael Curval “With Lob playing the lead bass guitar at the foundation of the group, Instagon never repeats the same ensemble. No practice, no rehearsal, live improvisational riff riding ..Garage Jazz.. taking a garage band, and playing jazz idea structures..never the same [...]
May Art Exhibition: Chromatic
Our May art exhibition is Chromatic, created by the members of Interval Press. Using the color wheel as inspiration, Chromatic consists of separate-hued work by each artist which, once combined, reinvents the color circle. The installation explores movement and scale, and creates one cohesive body of work while still retaining the unique identities and styles [...]
Knock Knock, Anna Hillburg and Arts & Leisure: 4/13
********* Knock Knock Location: Sacramento Genre: Rock n’ Roll Band Members: Mike Cinciripino (Lead Guitar), Heather Conway (Vocals, Rhythm Guitar), Allen Maxwell (Vocals, Bass), Christine Shelly (Drums) and Dylan Barnes (Keys). Sounds Like: Yo La Tengo, Big Star, Galaxie 500, Tom Petty, The Replacements, Bruce Springsteen, Unrest, the Breeders, REM, Ted Leo. Discography: Released their [...]
