There are a few “can’t miss” music events in Sacramento each year–
The Punch and Pie fest which used to happen in August, Danny Reynoso’s “Fuck Cancer” event in November, and this one. The Bat Guano fest has been curated by Ken Doose for the past 10 years, and it looked like this year would be cancelled due to Covid. Thanks to some friendly goading from friends, it was changed to an online event and it worked out really well. It also allowed past Bat Guano bands such as The Yoohoos to perform from Germany. The only thing that could have made it better would have been a virtual post-show hangout via zoom! Miss these guys (and gals).
Tag: Bat Guano Fest
The Four Eyes- Bat Guano Fest, Cafe Colonial, Sacramento Ca 9/21/19 4K UHD Live
The Four Eyes were the last band to play this year’s Bat Guano Fest. This is the 3rd time I have seen them. They were good this time & when I video’d them at CIP, but they were AMAZING the one time I didn’t film them. They opened for MTX at DNA Lounge in SF, and I was STARVING. I got to listen to the set from downstairs while I ate pizza. Oh well. Video looks and sounds nice. Good job with sound by Sean Hills in a tough room.
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Panasonic GH5S, Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH Lens, Rode Videomic Pro Stereo
The Enlows- Bat Guano Fest, Cafe Colonial, Sacramento Ca. 9/21/19 4K UHD Live
The Bat Guano fest had bands playing at both venues- Cafe Colonial and The Colony. It seems that The Enlows started their set while Freature were still playing at The Colony. I think that Freature went a little long. So that keep my streak of starting to record video while the band is playing for the entire night intact.
The Enlows released a full length CD for the first time after about 20 years of being a band! I picked it up at the show and it is pretty cool. Nice sticker included. Pick it up at outloud records’ bandcamp site.
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Panasonic GH5S, Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH Lens, Rode Videomic Pro Stereo
Cory Wiegert- Bat Guano Fest, Cafe Colonial, Sacramento 9/21/19 4k UHD Live
I feel like I should apologize to Ken and Cory for this video. It has multiple cuts- once due to me trying to set levels on the camera, one for screwing up and recording on an almost-full memory card. I miss about a song. Ugh. It looks good, though.
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Panasonic GH5S, Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH Lens, Rode Videomic Pro Stereo
Your Friends- Bat Guano Fest, The Colony, Sacramento Ca. 9/21/19 4K UHD Live
This was Your Friends’ 2nd show ever, and my first chance to see them. Wow! This is the catchiest/pop punkiest stuff I have ever heard Jordan Wolfe do. I loved it, and I’ll be back for more when they play again.
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Panasonic GH5S, Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH Lens, Rode Videomic Pro Stereo
Freature- Bat Guano Fest, The Colony, Sacramento Ca. 9/21/19 4K UHD Live
Man, I love these guys. Pretty unique mix of punk and power pop. So I forgot to plug my camera mic in for the first 2min of the show. I was going to include the video here, but I watched it and the audio is total distortion. Good to know that the camera can’t handle a mic plug in without requiring a stop/start, and that the internal mic can’t handle volume. It was super loud. When David would hit the bass drum, a big puff of air would hit me in the face occasionally. I can’t say that has ever happened. Sounds pretty damned good despite the volume Well done, Sean!
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Panasonic GH5S, Lumix G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 II ASPH Lens, Rode Videomic Pro Stereo
Ungulate- Cafe Colonial, Sacramento CA 9/18/16 Bat Guano Fest
Recorded by: Jim McLain
Creepy Little Legs- Cafe Colonial, Sacramento CA 9/17/16 Bat Guano Fest
Recorded by: Jim McLain
Mad Judy- Cafe Colonial, Sacramento CA 9/17/16 Bat Guano Fest
Recorded by: Jim McLain
The Strange Party- Cafe Colonial, Sacramento CA 9/17/16 Bat Guano Fest
Recorded by: Jim McLain
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