MUSIC
Octavian, Beneath the Rapture, Human Filth, Doctor Zivago, Decollate
Today, 8 p.m., $10 in advance
The Boardwalk in Orangevale
According to their Myspace profile, Rancho Cordova/Davis band Octavian has worked to “break away from the typical ‘drunk metal‘ sound which has infected the Sacramento music scene.” I wasn‘t even aware of such a subgenre, let alone its negative effects!
Still Dead, Akuma
Today, 8 p.m., 21
Fire Escape in Citrus Heights
Kids of the ‘90s may recall that Akuma was the redheaded, red-eyed and incredibly burly character in “Super Street Fighter II Turbo.” Such a savage fighter is deserving of an equally fierce sound: The fast-paced pedals, guttural growls and sharp breakdowns of this Oregon metal band serve as the perfect accompaniment.
Sonny Smith and Sunsets, The Dry Spells, Jessica Pratt
Today, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21
Sophia‘s Thai Kitchen
It would be nice to think that if I ever delved into music-making, my creations would be as delicate and lovely as San Francisco folk singer Jessica Pratt‘s. But alas, I feel I am far too clumsy and crude for such an endeavor.
Canoe, Adam & Darcie, Drew Danburry
Friday, 7 p.m.
M Street and Colgate
Neutral Milk Hotel‘s “Holland, 1945“ is already a classic in terms of the indie pop set, but Portland band Canoe took the song and made it their own, stripping it down to a refreshingly new level.
Wreck and Reference, Aunt Analog, Yatagarasu, and 2or3 Guys
Friday, 8 p.m., $5
Javalounge in Sacramento
If you liked Search Party winner Unit Panic, then this show should be right up your alley – Wreck and Reference is another musical duo featuring UC Davis student Ignat Printsev. Their electronic-tinged tunes shouldn‘t disappoint.
Save and Continue, Silent Treatment, Split Self, Rise From Within, Ones & Zeroes
Friday, 8 p.m., $10 in advance
The Boardwalk in Orangevale
Trust me, after many a lost document, I am a big advocate of Command-S (that would be ctrl-S for all you PC-ers!). But with hard-hitting song titles like “My Fate” and “All or Nothing,“ perhaps Sacramento alt-rockers Save and Continue are referring to something a bit more profound than simple computer commands.
The Animations, Private Criminals
Friday, 8 p.m., $8, 21
Fire Escape in Citrus Heights
At first glance, NorCal trio Private Criminals kind of just look like three bros with instruments. But upon closer inspection, their music brings to mind a Maroon 5-meets-Matchbox 20 mix.
Carcrashlander, Drew Danburry, Alexis Gideon
Friday, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
Carcrashlander: Catchy piano-driven melodies or dark, atmospheric pop? I say it‘s a little bit of column A, a little bit of column B. And to any tardy backyardigan who missed out on Drew Danburry’s set at M Street, don‘t you worry – as the lineup indicates, he’ll have another set at Sophia‘s! Lucky you.
Fair Trade
Friday, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21
The G St. Pub
Sacto quartet Fair Trade makes the kind of pleasant, easy listening acoustic pop that brings to mind a more likeable (read: far less douche-y) Dave Matthews Band. Take that as you will, readers!
The Rubber Soulmates, Black Cat Bone, The UnDuLaTiOnS
Saturday, 7 p.m., $15
The Oddfellows Hall on 415 Second St.
Keeping music programs alive throughout Davis schools, this first annual concert is presented by the Davis Oddfellows Lodge. From Sproul Hall comes the bluesy acoustic sounds of Black Cat Bone, which includes UC Davis Spanish professors Travis Bradley and Charles Oriel and French professor Julia Simon.
Laura Gibson, Ricky Berger
Saturday, 8 p.m., $5-7
Old Firehouse
When it comes to music, bigger doesn‘t always mean better: Portland singer Laura Gibson delivers a elegant, understated form of back porch folk as she quietly plucks at her guitar. The bill also presents another talented lady to admire with the jazz-infused pop from Ricky Berger.
Consider the Source, Der Spazm, DEZU
Saturday, 8 p.m, $5
Javalounge in Sacramento
With a bit of jazz-like unpredictability, Middle Eastern influences and prog tendencies, New York trio Consider the Source make it significantly harder to do just that.
Goodness Gracious Me!, Robocop 3, Crimewave
Saturday, 9 p.m., $5, 21
The Stag in Woodland
In my humble opinion, the third had to be the absolute worst installment of the awesomely cheesy “Robocop“ films. But I shouldn‘t transfer these negative feelings to San Francisco punk outfit Robocop 3 – a sense of humor and a couple of pop culture references never hurt anyone, right?
Meg & Dia, Jonezetta, Danger Radio, Dropping Daylight, Bidwell
Sunday, 7:30 p.m., $12 in advance, $14 day of show
The Boardwalk in Orangevale
With Tegan and Sara leading the pack, sister acts are nothing new in the world of indie pop. Even so, the hapa siblings of Meg & Dia are too adorable not to like. Now if only I could convince my own sister to start up a band with me.
AT THE MOVIES
Tell No One
Friday until Thursday at Varsity Theatre on Second Street
Based on the international best-selling thriller by Harlan Coben, this film tells the story of a pediatrician grieving over his murdered wife.
Disaster Movie
Opens Friday at Regal Davis Holiday 6 on F Street
As yet another spoof, this film takes the best (or worst?) from movies such as The Dark Knight, Juno and An Inconvenient Truth.
Babylon A.D.
Opens Friday at Regal Davis Stadium 5 on G Street
The life of what could be the next Messiah is in the sturdy, burly hands of Vin Diesel.
ART / GALLERY
I want, I need … I need, I want
Ends Friday at the Design Museum
MFA Design student Rachel Stone tries to solve the problem of mass consumption and an “I want it now“ society with basics made from sustainable materials.
Digital Images by Julie Patterson
Opens Tuesday at the Tsao Gallery
Julie Patterson takes the art of photography a step further, creating texture and mood as she adds layers of anything from wax and polish to chalk and plaster to her images.
RACHEL FILIPINAS can be reached at arts@californiaaggie.com.
Editor‘s picks:
Canoe, Adam & Darcie, Drew Danburry
Friday, 7 p.m.
M Street and Colgate
Laura Gibson, Ricky Berger
Saturday, 8 p.m., $5-7
Old Firehouse
