BeatNonStop A Weblog by Chris Macias Bee pop music critic Music geek (n. myü-zik 'gEk) 1: A person who proudly wore KISS commemorative pajamas in third grade. 2: A person who owns multiple copies of the same album, still buys vinyl and has a room dedicated to 2,000 or so CDs and records. 3. A person who wrote a five-part series about traveling with a local band in their stinky van - and loved every minute of it. 4: Chris Macias, the Bee's pop music critic, serving Sacramento's music scene since 1999.

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March 26, 2008

Working for the weekend

Everybody's working for the weekend
Everybody wants a little romance
Everybody's goin' off the deep end
Everybody needs a second chance, ohhhh

Yes, it's Wednesday and Loverboy's "Working for the Weekend" is blazing like a Camaro through my head. I'll hold off on the Mike Reno-styled headband, though ... Anyway, this upcoming weekend is popping with shows and normally I'd be rounding these up in my PopLife column in Friday's Ticket section. But this Friday I've penned a Ticket cover story on MC Rut, a pretty amazing two-piece band that could be the next big thang from Sacramento. So no PopLife this week, but here's this weekend's must-see shows to make sure we're covered:

FRIDAY

The Trouble Makers 15th Anniversary Show: Sacramento's original kings of garage-punk are back to rock the house - in a vintage sort of way - and perhaps break a few items in said house. The band in the rad Beatles boots and zebra-striped vests hasn't performed in two years, so don't miss this one. Otherwise you might have to wait until 2010 to hear such garage gems as "You Make a Better Door" and "Not Cryin' Over You."
- The show starts at 9 p.m. at Old Ironsides (10th and S streets). $6. Information: (916) 443-9751.

SATURDAY

Ladies Night Out Tour: Let's take it back to the late-1980s with these kings of New Jack Swing: Bel Biv Devoe, Tony! Toni! Tone! and Keith Sweat. Aw heck, this show is bound to be a blast with all that R&B goodness. And you know the place will go crazy when Bell Biv Devoe kicks into "Poison." Not sure if this reunited version of Tony! Toni! Tone! features former Sacramentan Raphael Saadiq, but the show is destined to be like one giant dance party.
- The show will be held at the Memorial Auditorium (15th and J streets). 7:30 p.m. $49.50 - $57.50. Information: (916) 264-5181 or (916) 766-2277 (Tickets.com).

Jackie Greene CD release show: Our local boy done good - so good actually that he moved to San Francisco - celebrates a new CD at Empire. That new album, "Giving Up the Ghost," isn't set to reach retailers until April 1. But the CD will be for sale at this show, and you Greene-heads out there who go to the show can brag that you were among the first to get a copy. Score!
- The show starts at 6:30 p.m. and costs $25. Information: (916) 448-3300 or (916) 446-4402 (The Beat).

SUNDAY

Greyboy Allstars: And on the seventh day, they got funky. And jazzy, too. The Greyboy Allstars bring its acid-jazz grooves to Harlow's, and it's the perfect show for winding down the weekend on a danceable note.
- The show is set for Harlow's (2708 J St.) and will start at 9 p.m. $25. Information: (916) 441-4693.

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