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Some links to the Northern California Music Scene

Anton Barbeau - Sacramento's own member of the pop fringe.

The Beat Records - A spacious CD store and coffee house in midtown.

Cake - One of Sacramento's "bigtime" bands.

Capitol Garage - Coffee, beer, live music, and guys dressed in Wolverine costumes (thanks Shane).

Chris Webster - Compass Recording artist and local folkie.

Christian Kiefer - An eclectic local twanger.

The Crest - A grand old theater, now home to art movies and occasional live music.

David Houston - A local purveyor of jangly singer/songwriter pop.

Deathray - Capricorn recording artists and retro/new wave aficionados.

Digimag - A local on-line music publication with a monthly live calendar.

Dimple Records - A local chain of stores with new and used music of all types.

The Distillery - A home for live music of various types.

Elena Powell & the Glitter Folk - A mix of folk music and modern sounds.

Forever Goldrush - Cargo recording artists and purveyors of grungy roots rock.

Future Farmer Records - A Northern California label for local artists.

G-Street Pub - A club in Davis for live music.

Harlow's - A home for live music of various types.

Jackpot - Future Farmer recording artists and darned good twangers.

Little Charlie & the Nitecats - Alligator Recording artists and local blues & r&b favorites.

Low Flying Owls - Local band hyped as semi-psychotropic rock. OK.

Milwaukee - A Sacramento band similar in style to Son Volt or Richmond Fontaine.

Old Ironsides - A home for live music of various types.

The Palms Playhouse - One of the best places to see acoustic music period.

The Press Club - A home for occasional live music of various types.

Pug'z - New store with new and used cds, vinyl, tons of magazines, and a place to see live music, all under one roof.

Scene & Heard - The best place to get an on-line overview of everything to do with local music in Sacramento.

Telsa - The now defunct big hair, metal-lite band from Sacramento who recently reformed to supposed rave reviews.

The Torch Club - A mostly blues club.

Tower Records - Everyone's favorite monster music store was started in Sacramento.

The True Love Coffeehouse - A new addition to the Sacramento music scene featuring all-ages acoustic shows and caffeine.

UC-Davis Presents - A short drive from Sacramento and a lively college town.

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