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.

Always a great place to have a drink with a friend and listen to great music, not regular hole in…read morethe wall

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 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.

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!!

Came here for graduation super great theater…read more Parking is best at the garage nearby but the rail is a good idea too. Popcorn was fresh not stale And the workers there knew what to do and treated everyone with hospitality. Theater itself was very dramatic in a good way and had nice style.

We decided to have some fun and see the Spazmatics at Swabbies on a warm Saturday. We have not been…read morethere for some time since we no longer have our boat. I remember from the past that it is hard to find parking, so we decided to go early to avoid the crowd, and that was a great idea because we found a convenient parking spot right up front. Although we were there hours early before the show, we were happy to enjoy great service because there were not yet a lot of people there. Our waiter was full of energy, and we received our delicious tacos quickly and enjoyed just sitting under the umbrella, which shaded us from the sun. I had a ground beef taco, and my husband had the shredded beef taco, and the taste brought back forgotten good times of boating on the river and pulling over to Swabbies on a hot and balmy summer weekend. The tacos were fantastic as always, and I even had a mimosa with them. We were told we could move under the tarp once the concert area was open and closer to the time of the concert, and we even got to sit up front, which we later regretted. There were also large vans providing lots of cool air, which was quite refreshing because I have heat sensitivity. Once the concert started, a large crowd swarmed the area where we were sitting, and multiple times I had to swerve in my chair to avoid being hit by people dancing in front of the stage. I had a couple people also step on my feet unfortunately, which hurt, as I am recovering from foot surgery. That was the worst thing about this event. I wish they could have a barrier or a way of keeping people from being so close to people sitting at the tables. Other than that, we had a great day.

WOW FACTOR? Yes, we were able to put tables together to seat 12 people…read more HAVE AGAIN: The Philly cheese steak was pretty good, but needed some sauce. However, it was great to get something I liked this time. UNWOW FACTOR? Yes. Ordered fish n chips but requested sweet potato fries. Had to pay extra for those fries, which is fine; but there should be some discount since we didn't get the regular fries. Didn't see any discount.

First time at this venue, I guess is fairly new not enough info out there, I had to research it and…read morestill didn't have all the info! When we purchase the tickets we weren't clear if we had seat or if it was general admission, so we brought our chairs, turns out we did had seats assigned and they also have general admission and in there you can use your chairs. They make you park at Lot D and is a mile walk to the venue, it was $20 cash; there's a dropped off area right in-front the venue , the venue itself is connected to a restaurant and a mini golf , there's a mall across the street. Security wasn't all that (they were nice tho) you can bring a medium or small size bags (however is up to them to decide which size it's appropriate to bring in to the venue) you can also bring sealed water bottles or an empty PLASTIC Bottle, no hydroflask or anything of that kind. They sale food such as bbq ribs & drinks. The concert itself was amazing, very intimate, the speakers were clear.

This venue is right behind Rock n' Brews by Cal Expo. It's essentially a parking lot with a stage…read more There are no indoor bathrooms, only porta potties. They have a few food trucks on site and a couple of bars. There is a VIP area, it's referred to as "the hill" because it's slightly elevated so you should be able to see over the crowd. Parking is $20 (bring cash) and you enter through Gate D at Cal Expo, if the parking lot in front of Rock n' Brews isn't full they have you park there. The two times I went I was there early so I was able to park close. Try to avoid going to a concert during or after the State Fair. The Backyard is near the stables where they keep the livestock during the fair, which means there are a LOT of flies when the fair is going on. I've only been to two daytime shows (Sad Summer and Summer School Tour) so I can't say what it's like to to go a regular nighttime concert. The shows I went to were standing room only, and they were on very hot days. I will say the venue did an excellent job keeping everyone cool and hydrated. For Sad Summer it was over 110 degrees, they had setup a white tent, had misters, plenty of free water and a few large trash cans filled with water so you could wet a cooling rag (they also provided new towels for those who didn't bring one). They let you bring in one empty water bottle or a sealed one. You were allowed to bring in sunscreen, but it had to be lotion, it couldn't be aerosol. The staff was very friendly and helpful. It's definitely not my favorite venue but it is new, so there may be some improvements.

Saw Dog Party play there last week. They rock. When I tried…read moreto call the phone number listed on Yelp, it disconnected each time I tried calling. Sacramento staple for local bands. Go OI! 5 stars when phone number is updated.

I hadn't been to Old I in more than 15 years until quite recently, and honestly, it was just like I…read moreremembered, which is to say dark and cozy, a bit sticky and grimy, sweaty and loud, and a whole lot of fun. I came to see American Steel play and it was everything I wanted, with friends and tunes and beer. This is not a huge venue, and the stage is hardly that, so you can easily get up close and personal with your favorite musicians. Apparently there has been some ownership change, which I'm not certain how I feel about. What I do know: The beer selection was still not particularly great; the women's bathroom had only one functioning stall (with the wall of it hanging halfway off); and at one point during the set, part of a ceiling tile fell on the guitarist's head. So objectively, this should really be no more than a three-star review. But I have so many good memories tied up in this place that my nostalgia is bumping it up to four.

As the night went on it became less and less music and more and more political rambling. When there…read morewas music it was fun and whimsical. The physical space has a cool atmosphere. There were three musical performances at the beginning when there was another couple with us. After they left however, he began talking at us about politics and what he thinks. This was not story telling or comedy. He also gave a lot of unwarranted advice. We had to segway him out of his political rambles to get a couple more songs then left. This experience could have been better if there was more music and lighthearted topics instead.

When I was looking for a nice place to enjoy jazz. I was thinking of a actual bar that sells beer…read moreand have actually have a building. This Acoustic Sanctuary is more like a Taco Truck. What I remember there is a cover to go into the Van and sit down and you are greeted with a musician that plays all the instruments. This van holds maybe 10 people and he puts on a show for maybe an hour.. This is not what I was looking for. This is a one man band in a van.... This should be taken off Jazz and Blues.. clubs... because its not..