Music

Singer's sons and a who's who of music sit in on new album

By Peter Mongillo - Published: Sunday, May 27 2012 - 12:00 am

Willie Nelson has written and recorded some of the most enduring music of our time. He played a major role in helping to shape Austin into what it is today. He's worked with some of the biggest musicians in every possible genre.

Sacramento Music Festival opens with new format

By Edward Ortiz - Updated: Tuesday, May 29 2012 - 9:22 am

Saturday morning saw the official kickoff of the first Sacramento Music Festival, the new name adopted by the former Sacramento Jazz Jubilee.

What's up: Cosmo Cabaret serves up a jolt of laughter

Published: Sunday, May 27 2012 - 12:00 am

California Musical Theatre is presenting an eight-week run of the show critics have dubbed "a triple jolt of inspired craziness!" It's "Triple Espresso," an invigorating blend of music, magic and, yes, a hefty dose of comedy.

Solo act Deadstring Brother makes Sacramento Music Fest debut

By Edward Ortiz - Updated: Tuesday, May 29 2012 - 9:22 am

A blues harp, a resonator guitar and some drums. These are all the instruments that Kurt Marschke needs in his incarnation as the one-man act Deadstring Brother.

Bee Critic Picks: Things to do this weekend

Published: Friday, May 25 2012 - 12:00 am