Meet the Bands – Jonah Matranga, The Storytellers, Kevin Seconds, One-Leg Chuck, DJ Elements

Shea GuntherMaher

Jonah Matranga

In one sentence, how would you describe your band’s musical sound?
Thoughtful, dynamic, idiosyncratic indie rock.

What food can you not live without on tour?
Honey.

What are you looking forward to at Concerts in the Park?

I love shows that bring all sorts of people together.

For more information about Jonah Matranga, visit his website, follow him on Twitter, LIKE him on Facebook, and listen to him on YouTube.

The Storytellers

What’s the origin of your band’s name?

We took on the name Storytellers because of the fact that through music, be it instrumental or with vocals, there is a story.

In one sentence, how would you describe your band’s musical sound?

Music of the people and for the people rooted in grooves that come from the soul in quest for freedom.

What was the first album you ever bought?
Black Flag

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Kevin Seconds

What is your musical inspiration?

Johnny Cash

What was the first gig you played?

Biker bar – Reno, Nevada on March 2, 1980

What is your favorite music venue in Downtown Sacramento?

Tie between Fox & Goose and Naked Coffee

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One-Leg Chuck

What’s the origin of your bands name? 

Self titled – it’s a story of this one leg guy who was shot and decided to never give up his dream of rocking the stage and to inspire people that no matter what never give up your dreams!

What are you looking forward to at Concerts in the Park?

This is beyond anything I can ever dream showcasing my art to a crowd this size is a first for me I am beside myself and humble I cant wait to embrace the day with my friends and musical community here in sacramento at Cip and rocking the park

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DJ Elements

What’s the origin of your band’s name?

In high school, I was into grafitti art, breakdancing, djing, and emceeing, which are the four elements of hip hop.

What food can you not live without on tour? 

Chipotle

What is your favorite part of Downtown Sacramento?

K Street.

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