I would say this venue has been booking more new and exciting bands over the past five years…read more Please please keep these shows coming. Makes me happy to see more punk/goth/metal shows happening here. I went to the recently sold out Die Spitz show and I was amazed how much energy the crowd had. You won't see no mosh pit at Golden One Center. Keep supporting smaller music venues and independent artists.

I love going to concerts, but somehow in all my years, I have somehow never attended a show at…read moreHarlow's. Located on J Street on the 27th block, this small club exceeded all my expectations for this show. Parking is mostly all neighborhood parking at street meters, but the venue only holds maybe 300 so its not horrible Going through security and ticket check was relatively quick and painless, with security and employees all easy going and pleasant. Once inside, the merch tables were a little cramped, but merch was displayed prominently and transactions were quick and easy. The bar area to right when you first walk in takes up almost the whole wall, with multiple bartenders taking orders and serving customers so ordering a beer was quick to come, ice cold and not ridiculously marked up compared to other places .They also had various mixed drink options. The actual floor/stage area was small, intimate and surrounded at back and on side with raised area with some tables and chairs that were reserved, I assume for an extra price (I didnt inquire). The acoustics were quite good, considering the bands playing(opener was a so cal punk band called The Mainliners), headliner was a heavy metal stoner/grunge type band from Norway (Slomosa). A great evening of music, venue is exceptional, looking forward to finding a show I can take the wife too, as I never explored the back or upper areas that I understand add even more layers to an exceptional experience at this venue.

The Torch Club is one of those rare spots that hits the perfect mix of great live music and super…read moredivey charm. I came with a friend and the energy was exactly what we were looking for -- grown, sexy, intimate, and full of good vibes without any of the chaos you get at bigger bars. The musicians were incredible, the crowd was mature, and the whole place felt like a hidden gem you only hear about from locals. It's also a surprisingly great place for a low‑key date night. The lighting, the music, and the intimate layout make it easy to talk, relax, and just enjoy the moment. Whether you're trying to stay under the radar or just want a chill night with real talent on stage, The Torch Club delivers every time. I'll definitely be returning.

Wow! This vintage bar, or maybe dive bar, is so much fun. The interior walls are full of…read morememorabilia. There is a dance floor that people use. The drinks were well-prepared and reasonably priced. And best of all, a beautiful, well-maintained vintage neon sign that I am sure is from the 1930s. On Sundays from 4 pm to 8 pm, there is a blues jam session. There might be a cover charge after 8 pm for a regular band. I am in Sacramento once a month on a Sunday. I hope to stop here again.

Love this venue ! The closeness to my home, access, coziness…read moreof the venue is Pretty awesome. It is great to have local venues that provide an intimate show setting while still drawing a wide variety of Top Tier acts that may not or be avle to quite justify an arena show This time out, was catching a hard rock concert headlined by Ukrainian powerhouse Jinjer, joined by Japans Crystal Lake and another thrash band Entheos. The security service, ticket scanners, and var staff are all excellent and efficient in handling any size crowd . Decent selction of dribks and beers available from the bar, as well as cups and free cold water.

I recently attended Alex Isley's concert at Ace of Spades, and while the performance itself was…read morefantastic, the venue continues to be one of my least favorite in the Sacramento area. Ace of Spades is primarily a general admission, standing-room-only venue. I understand that's part of its model, but what I struggle with is the cost of having access to a seat. Reserved seating can run $100-$150 per seat, which feels excessive. As someone with a chronic back issue, it's frustrating that the option to sit down during a concert comes with such a steep additional cost. Basic accessibility and comfort shouldn't feel like a luxury upgrade. There were also a few moments during Alex Isley's set when the sound briefly blipped while she was singing. Music didn't stop, singing sounded off. It wasn't constant, but it was noticeable enough to pull you out of the experience. On a positive note, the Good Luck Lounge was a great addition. The atmosphere was welcoming, the DJ was excellent, and the finger foods were surprisingly good. It definitely enhanced the overall experience before the show. The staff at both AOS & GLL were excellent! That said, the seating situation remains a major drawback for me. Unless it's an artist I really, really want to see, Ace of Spades isn't a venue I would choose. The performers are often great, but the overall experience doesn't justify the premium pricing for something as simple as a place to sit.

I attended the 90's unplugged quartet at the rail road museum. The musicianship was truly quite…read moregood and the set list was diverse and nostalgic. The viewing aspect of the show was pretty underwhelming. Unless you are in the front 3 rows you have a pretty poor view of the stage and the "candle light" experience of the show. A venue that offers scaffolding seating would significantly increase this experience.

The Joe Hisiashi (Studio Ghibli) program at the California Railroad Museum was beautiful!…read more Highly recommend Section A for the best experience, Section C was cheaper but it doesn't have as good a view of the stage and the candles.

Recently went to a comedy show here. Our 1st show here. Thr club is on the edge of a residential…read moreneighborhood. There are a few parking lots within a short walk, a street parking in the neighborhood. Pre-show we lined up for entry. There is a bar on the 2nd floor. The show room is beautiful with the 1st floor that can have seating, or a stand up audience. The 2nd floor has 3 tiered seating. There is not a bad seat in the house for watching the show. The sound system is very good. My wife and I look forward to returning for future shows.

I hate to update this with a bad rating, but my hearing has been DAMAGED after attending a show…read morehere. They had usually kept the sound levels here reasonable, but one show I attended was louder than usual. Afterwards, I have had ringing in my ears for the past TWELVE WEEKS. While I didn't think much of it during the show, I obviously would not have gone had I known it was going to cause this much damage. The venue should have posted a warning about the sound being above safe levels, and clearly advised patrons to use hearing protection and made that easily available. I learned too late that a sound level meter would have clearly shown that the sound levels were loud enough to cause permanent hearing damage. I'm normally the last person to complain about sound being too loud, but it's simply inexcusable that any show in a public venue would cause hearing damage! I have sent printed letters about this to the venue, its parent company and the management of the band. I have not received any response at all, not even an apology. I live very close to this venue and had attended many shows, but I no longer can after this. I greatly value my hearing and am now spending much time and money in efforts to minimize the damage this one show caused me. I was very happy to have this place open so close to me, but now I can't wait to move.

First time to go to hot Jazz Jubilee it was really a lot of fun the hotel was a perfect venue the…read morestress level was none the people were great and the food in the hospitality and the music made for a really great three days will be back again next year for sure

We've been going to the jubilee since 2019. It is a very enjoyable experience. They have continuous…read moremusic all 4 days with many world famous bands and also feature many award winning young players. They sponsor the Sacramento Jazz Education Foundation, raising funds to help support them.

I've been to Crest Theatre a handful of times for Sac State's J Street Film Festival, but finally…read moregot to take advantage of a $2 movie day. This is a historic movie theater so don't expect modern movie theater standards! The inside is absolutely beautiful though and I love admiring the interior everytime I'm inside. The theater is pretty intimate so any seat is still a good seat. Staff is always friendly and you can tell they genuinely enjoy their jobs. The manager was even kind enough to allow my friends to take their graduation pictures here before. For the $2 movie day, I saw Perfect Blue and was pleasantly surprised that staff said it was a full house! It seems like they have been trying to get more various showings of anime/animation in general and asked the audience for input and feedback. Overall, I'm glad Sacramento still has the Crest in place and I'm hoping to make it out to more movies here :)

My girl took me to see Coming to America for date night at The Crest Theatre, and I had a really…read moregood time. This was my first time there, and it's not your typical modern movie theater. It's a historic theater in downtown Sacramento that presents live entertainment, movies, and special events. What makes it unique is the stage in front of the screen, which gives it a classic, old-school vibe. She paid for the tickets ahead of time, but their system was down when we arrived. They had to check everyone in manually from a laptop. It was understandable things happen and the staff handled it as smoothly as they could. While she was confirming our tickets, I grabbed popcorn. Sadly, the popcorn was a little salty. Like most theaters, it was a little pricey. We may or may not have brought our own candy and drinks... don't tell anybody. It had a good crowd but wasn't too bad.We got some good seats. Since it's a historic theater and not a newer upscale cinema, the seats didn't recline and were a little small, but they were still comfortable enough I've seen Coming to America plenty of times on TV, but watching it on the big screen in a classic theater like this was a different experience. Overall, it was a great date night. Good movie, even better company. My girl definitely did her thing planning this one. My girl and I are definitely coming back again!!

Wonderful Venue For Ally The Piper!…read more SITREP Stopped by here this past weekend with my buddies Jefe and Devn to checkout a new heartthrob: ALLY THE PIPER! THE SETUP Goldfield Trading Post is a modest, small venue - more like a country-western dance club, styling itself as an old fashioned 49er-like saloon. What it does, it does well with all the old timey maps, pictures, furnishings, wall decor and just the overall vibe. THE PERFORMANCE STAGE The stage is small, but at least tall enough (2-3 feet risers?) so that we could see Ally, her band and any other performers rather easily over the heads of the other attendees in front of us. The sound system was adequate with basic mic'ing for the singing, but we mainly relied upon the bands own sound systems to hear the instruments. THE BAR If you are mainly in for the drinking, the bar has got you covered with an array of beers, wines and a decent selection of spirits. I got my basic Jack & Diet Coke and after the first two the bartender gave me free refills of Diet Coke after that, so he won a loyal customer! (Tip your bartenders!) SITTING VS. STANDING If you wanted to sit, you really needed to come to the bar-dining area, which, unfortunately, is a separate room from the bandstand where the bands perform. There was a third room on the OTHER side of the band room where the artists could put up their merch tables and people could find a few more seats/booths where to relax. But you really couldn't see the band from this room either. THE LOWDOWN Ally The Piper was an inspired artist to showcase here at Goldfields and for that I am very grateful. Other than that, not sure I would just come here to get a drink and would much prefer to be next door at the Tack Room where you read up on that spot in my companion review.

Stars based on experience came to see a Brother Ali show with hubby & was blown away! Ambiance is…read morefitting for a shit kicker bar, however, vibes were still awesome. I don't expect to see super clean bathrooms, it's a bar folks, but staff was definitely welcoming & courteous pretty awesome to meet this amazing artist! My hubby has been listening to him for years so this was a treat. Paid for the VIP experience/meet & greet. Thank you to this establishment for hosting a real hiphop artist!