Kathryn DeGroot
With only three shows left of #CIP2015, you won’t want to miss the excitement! This week’s line-up offers many diverse sounds and awesome music. Get to know the bands who will be performing this week:
The Soft White Sixties
In one sentence, how would you describe your musical sound?
Rock ‘n’ roll. No, not that kind – the good kind.
What’s the origin of your bands name?
A lightbulb.
What food can you not live without on tour?
Mexican food is our kryptonite. There’s usually a tortilla involved in every meal.
What are you most looking forward to at Concerts in the Park?
Making thousands of new friends!
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The Nickel Slots
What is you musical inspiration?
Our musical inspiration can be described as: Johnny Cash meets Tom Petty and the Clash with some Old 97’s and a little Alejandro Escovedo with a dash of Steve Earle.
How did your band form?
We formed in October of 2008, Tony Brusca was jamming with my Chris Amaral and Paul Zinn, later I (Steve Amaral) joined up. Tony and Steve played together in a early version of the Brodys.
What was the first gig you played?
Our first gig was in November 2008 a the True Love Coffee House (second location)
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Justin Farren
What’s the origin of your bands name?
My mom gave it to me.
What is your musical inspiration?
The songs I write are a byproduct of the life I’m living. Everything I’ve ever seen is inspiring in its own way.
What was the first gig you played?
A high school talent show. I played “All Along the Watchtower.”
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The Vintage Vandals
In one sentence, how would you describe your band’s musical sound?
The Vintage Vandals sound is a mix of kick-ass rockabilly and genuine bluegrass; stirred until lumpy and seasoned generously with good old-fashioned rock and roll and a pinch of outlaw country.
What’s the origin of your bands name?
If we told you that we’d have to kill you. But the cover story is the guitar player’s wife, Monica, came up with it. The style of the band is vintage, so it seemed to fit.
What food can you not live without on tour?
If we had to name only one, it would be pizza, ribs, fried chicken, pancakes, lasagna, steak, mashed potatoes, sushi, peanut m&ms, pot roast, Dr. Pepper, hamburgers, bacon, burritos, tacos, ice cream, ham, spaghetti, chocolate, hot dogs, French fries, diet Pepsi, Chinese food, waffles, roast turkey, Doritos, and good beer; lots and lots of good beer.
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El Conductor
What is your musical inspiration?
Whether I’m DJing or producing music I get inspiration from all types of genres. I could list a million different artists and styles, but really anything that gets my head nodding is what keeps me fired up!
What was the first album you ever bought?
My record collection is so large there is no way for me to remember my first album. If I had to guess I would say it would have to be something from the Motown collection.
What is your favorite music venue in Downtown Sacramento?
From a music fans perspective it’s gotta be Harlows.
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