MUSIC
The Gallus Brothers
Today, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
This Washington-based duo are brothers from different mothers who make the kind of ol‘ fashioned ragtime blues that could make the stiffest of wallflowers do a merry little jig in their seat.
Hoots and Hellmouth, Ben Lewis
Friday, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
I would expect nothing less than a spirited, cathartic product from a band called Hoots and Hellmouth. With their blend of roots, rock and country, the full set band from Philly doesn’t disappoint.
Pangea, Sabrina Simonton, Connecticut
Saturday, 7 p.m.
M Street and Colgate
Pangea: Supercontinent or indie folk band from the all-too talented Griznar Music Collective? The backyard set will also present two local talents: Davis-born acoustic singer Sabrina Simonton and Tim Callahan, the Davis bicycle enthusiast behind Connecticut.
Religious Girls, Team Robespierre, Novel Heroes, Babs Johnson Gange
Saturday, 8 p.m.
13th and E Street
I’m an advocate for anything that can spark an impromptu dance party. Brooklyn group Team Robespierre does just that: ‘80s synthy dance, house and punk come together in an electrifying mix that should make for a fine night of spastic rug cutting.
Lee Bob Watson with Happy Mayfield
Saturday, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
Twangy, funky and full of attitude, Lee Bob Watson creates the kind of pure, unadulterated country that would make Johnny Cash proud.
Jeff Hanson
Wednesday, Sept. 17, 8 p.m.
Old Firehouse
Jeff Hanson has the voice of a 12-year-old choir girl trapped in a grown man’s body. This image may be strange, but the music – melodic pop fare featuring Hanson’s angelic, high-pitched falsetto – works. The Kill Rock Stars singer from Twin Cities will perform songs from his latest release, Madam Owl.
Atmosphere, Blueprint, Abstract Rude
Friday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., $25
Empire Events Center in Sacramento
With over a decade in the music business, Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere has never let me down. Whether it’s forlorn tales of Lucy Ford or the trials and tribulations of the modern man’s hustle, frontman Slug always a wise story to share. His latest piece of advice? When life gives you lemons, you paint that shit gold.
Diego’s Umbrella
Friday, Sept. 19, 10 p.m., $3-5, 21
Sophia’s Thai Kitchen
Spanish surf? Modern Latin pop? It doesn’t matter – I’ll be too busy dancing (poorly but enthusiastically, mind you) to care for genre labeling.
Davis Summer Symphony
Friday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.
Main Theatre
This year’s concert is conducted by Davis Moschler, assistant conductor for the UC Davis Symphony Orchestra.
AT THE MOVIES
Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Ends today at the Varsity Theatre on Second Street
Two words: Threesome and ScarJo. Need I say more?
The Women
Opens Friday at Regal Davis Holiday 6 on F Street
Alternate titles for this film: The Clambake, The Hen Fest, One More Reason to Dislike Meg Ryan.
Burn After Reading
Opens Friday at Regal Davis Stadium 5 on G Street
The Coen brothers directed this dark comedy that looks into the world of an ex-CIA analyst with a drinking problem.
ART / GALLERY
Between Worlds
Opens Friday at the International House
This exhibition takes a look at Post Traumatic Stress Disorder related to military service and other effects of war. An artists‘ reception takes place Friday at 6 p.m.
ArtAbout Reception: Julie Patterson’s Photo-based Mixed Media
Friday, 7 p.m.
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 polis to chalk and plaster to her images.
COMEDY / MONDAVI
Curtain Call at City Hall Comedy Show
Tuesday, 8:30 p.m., $5
Bistro 33
The Bistro’s comedy show will present headliner Dennis Gaxiola and feature act Sam Arno.
Lewis Black
Friday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., $65.50
Jackson Hall
Dark satires and rants are to be expected from the comedic styling of Lewis Black from Comedy Central’s “The Root of All Evil.“
RACHEL FILIPINAS can be reached at arts@californiaaggie.com.XXX
Editor’s picks:
Pangea, Sabrina Simonton, Connecticut
Saturday, 7 p.m.
M Street and Colgate
Atmosphere, Blueprint, Abstract Rude
Friday, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m., $25
Empire Events Center in Sacramento
