Shea GuntherMaher
You won’t want to miss the show this Friday at #CIP2015! Rock ‘n’ roll will be invading Downtown Sac at one of the biggest shows all season. Find out more about the bands that will be rocking the stage this week.
Slaves
What’s the origin of your band’s name?
Everyone has something they are slaves to, whether it be sex, drugs, etc. We are all a slave to something. We are slaves to music.
What is your favorite part of Downtown Sacramento?
I love Old Town.
What is your go to spot in Downtown Sac when you perform at CIP?
We like going to a few bars in downtown and old town. When deciding where to go we look for whatever is close, inexpensive and safe for us to get home.
For more information about Slaves, follow them on Twitter, LIKE them on Facebook, and listen to them on YouTube.
A Lot Like Birds
Unable to perform due to an unforeseen medical emergency
Do you have a record label?
Our latest album, No Place, is our first release with the EVR, an upstate NY-based independent label.
What inspired your latest album?
The theme of our latest album revolves around a single concept – exploring the emotions behind rooms in a home. Being on the road you learn to be more at home than you would ever be in your hometown. So, each song represents a different room and is important to itself but is still a part of the whole.
How would you describe your live performances?
Our powerful performances will leave audiences with a feeling of in-your-face intensity. Sometimes we swing from the rafters, do a mid-set crowd surf toss our guitars in the air – you just never know with us!
For more information about A Lot Like Birds, visit their website, follow them on Twitter, LIKE them on Facebook, and listen to them on YouTube.
Will Haven
Taking the place of A Lot Like Birds
How would you describe your sound?
We are a noise metal band with heavy and extreme sounds.
What is the origin of your bands name?
Will Haven is a noise metal outfit that formed from the ashes of hardcore band Sock. Grady Avenell (vocals) and Jeff Irwin (guitar) had both played in Sock, the latter on drums. After the break-up of Sock, we were joined by Michael Martin (bass) and Wayne Morse (drums), naming our new band after the fictitious character William Haven.
What musical acts have you opened for over the year?
We have successfully completed tours with the Deftones and Limp Bizkit.
For more information about Will Haven, visit their website, follow them on Twitter, LIKE them on Facebook, and listen to them on YouTube.
Tell The Wolves
What’s the origin of your band’s name?
The name of our band came from the book Tell the Wolves I’m Home written by Carol Brunt.
What was the first gig you played?
The very first gig we played was at Harlow’s Night Club alongside The Denver J Band and Thunder Cover.
Where do you plan on going after attending/performing a concert in Downtown Sacramento?
We plan on enjoying the CIP After Party at Harlow’s and enjoying Low Brau and a few other local hangout spots.
For more information about Tell The Wolves, follow them on Twitter, LIKE them on Facebook, and listen to them on YouTube.
We Went to the Moon
In one sentence, how would you describe your band’s musical sound?
Our musical sound is an emotionally powerful blend of heavy guitars, electronic production, contemplative lyrics, and soaring melodic vocals.
What’s the origin of your bands name?
It stems from a common desire to escape one’s current reality and exist apart from the world. Also, space. We really love outer space.
What was the first album you ever bought?
DJ Jazzy Jeff and the Fresh Prince and Kris Kross (Darin). Wish it was something cooler, but hey.
For more information about We Went to the Moon, visit their website, follow them on Twitter, LIKE them on Facebook, and listen to them on YouTube.
Z Rokk
What is your musical inspiration?
I am inspired by heavy bass and distortion. I am a HUGE Kanye West and The Crystal Method fan.
Do you have a record label? Are you a member of any music organizations?
I am currently signed to a Publishing Deal with Gas Can Music and I make music for both feature and independent films, TV and produce music for independent artists from my studio, “ Le Cube Studio” in Sacramento.
What is your favorite part of downtown Sacramento?
I love the Crocker Art Museum. It is a beacon in Sacramento and I also LOVE the squirrels everywhere. They are adorable.
For more information about Z Rokk, visit his website, follow him on Twitter, LIKE him on Facebook, and listen to him on YouTube.
