Opening the Smoking Popes show was Lightweight. It was nice to hear them on a bigger sound system- Donny usually maxes out smaller PA systems. They sounded really good and they were pumped to open the show.
Lightweight are:
Donny:Guitar and Vocals
Bryan:Guitar and Vocals
Jeff:Bass and Vocals
Jake:Drums
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Canon HFG40 & Rode Video Pro Stereo Mic
Direct Hit was the one band on the bill that I had not heard before. They were amazing- catchy songs with killer harmonies. I was not expecting this type of melody and energy- so great. I looked back at one point and saw their merch guy singing along at the top of his lungs. That’s when you know it’s good- the guy who sees the set every day is into it! They have a CD out on Fat Wreck Chords- I grabbed one.
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Canon HFG40 & Rode Videomic Pro Stereo
There was an unbelievably stacked lineup at Holy Diver Sunday before last. Thanks to Sean Hills for promoting such a great show.
Dog Party were second on the bill. They don’t play very often anymore- Lucy lives in So Cal so this was a rare treat!
Dog Party are: Lucy & Gwendolyn Giles
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Canon HFG40 & Rode Videomic Pro Stereo
I had not heard Dale’s new disc, so I was not sure what to expect. Good, straightforward garage rock. His band is excellent as well- Steven McDonald plays bass, Toshi Sakai on Guitar & Keyboards, Mindee Jorgensen on drums. Check it out!
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment used: Canon HFG40 & Rode Videomic Pro Stereo
Redd Kross played Sacramento last in 1997, so I wasn’t going to miss this. I really appreciate Steven McDonald giving me permission at the last minute. There were only 2 downsides to the night- the soundboard didn’t come out (silence) and the gopro on Steven’s side of the stage only shot his dark backside, so it wasn’t used.
Recorded by: Shayne Stacy
Equipment Used: Canon HFG40/Rodemic Pro Stereo, 2x Gopro Hero4 Silver
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U.S. Bombs perform their smash hits @ Holy Diver in Sacramento, California April 15th, 2018…also appearing were Banger & The Losing Kind via Capital Chaos TV
