August 2012 Music at Fox & Goose

Welcome to Sacramento's premier British Pub and Restaurant, featuring unique evening entertainment. Enjoy 19 beers on tap, our extensive Scotch selection, and amazing live music.

On the 1st of August we have Mainland and Echo Charlie. Mainland sounds like Mumford and Sons meets the Eagles, and Echo Charlie is a passionate alternative rock band. Stop by and enjoy some free live acoustic music and grab a pint of Fullers ESB.
http://www.reverbnation.com/mainlandmusic
http://echocharlie916.wix.com/echocharlie

Thursday the 2nd, Fox & Goose welcomes Spangler and Yellow Jacket Motel, two entertaining local music acts, and again it's a free show!
http://www.reverbnation.com/spanglerband

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Yellow-Jacket-Motel/105213212857580

Friday August 3rd, it's the mashup of the century! dub meets rocksteady meets modern instrumental jazz with 3 exciting local bands: T-Dub & the Internationals, The Sacto Soul Rebels, and The Signifiers. Don't miss this unique night of music at Sacto's favorite pub!
http://www.myspace.com/tdubbass 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Sacto-Soul-Rebels/133025213440062?ref=hl

http://www.reverbnation.com/thesignifiers

Saturday night, August 4th at the Goose it's a night of rockabilly and bluegrass with The Vintage Vandals, Black Market III (LA), and The Delta City Ramblers. The Vintage Vandals always bring super raw power rockabilly, Black Market III are a high voltage blues and rockabilly band, and The Ramblers feature members of Hot Tar Roofers and Walking Spanish. This will be an amazing night!

http://www.reverbnation.com/thevintagevandals
http://www.reverbnation.com/blackmarketIII
https://www.facebook.com/deltacityramblers

On Wednesday August 8th and 22nd, it's Steve McLane. Steve has been playing at Fox & Goose since the early days. His smooth voice and excellent guitar playing create the atmosphere we can only hope will last forever. Playing classics from Neil Young to the Beatles to Bob Dylan, he always leaves us wanting more, and its always a mellow way to spend a Wednesday evening with a pint and a pasty.

Thursday, the 9th we have live acoustic music with Benyaro (NY) and Brian Biehle of local rock band Moot. Benyaro sounds like early Tom Waits and Brian's music is driving bass heavy rock and roll.

http://www.reverbnation.com/benyaro

http://thenameismoot.com/music.html

More great acoustic music on Friday the 10th with TJ McNulty, Kevin Mason Hull, and Denver Saunders.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CbuqmziFbrI

http://www.kevinmasonhull.com/presskit.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nNuDJmp7wI

On Saturday, August 11th it's Audiodrome! with Karen Chu, Serna Spacey, Mike Colossal, Trunk of Funk, and La Fin Absolute Du Monde. Karen is starting the night off with her spin on pop and electronic styles. Mike's electronic and psychedelic music is an energetic departure for the Goose. Trunk of Funk is Mr. P Chill's backing band and even though P won't be here the funk will be! La Fin Absolute Du Monde (SF) describe themselves as "A happy couple that for some odd reason make hella artsy fartsy kinda sad sounding music...ENJOY! Come support creative music by local musical visionaries, and have a fine single malt Scotch!

Wednesday, August 15th, come out to Fox & Goose's Traditional Irish Jam Session, hosted by Laura Tjoekler.  Everyone is welcome and you can grab a pint of Guinness and just listen, or bring an instrument and join in!  Have an Erin Go Bragh(Ireland Forever) sandwich with corned beef, melted swiss cheese, and grilled onions on rye, served with chips.

August 16th, it's The Mike Justis Band. Mike has played at the Goose for many many years.  And his brand of classic acoustic music is always refreshing. Featuring Kathy Barwick, Mike Justis, and Steve McLane you're always in for some great Americana, Blues, and Classic Folk music.

Wife & Son are a new local art rock group with surfy beats, sweet washed out keys, crunchy guitars and dreamy girl and boy vocals, a la Pixies and Belle & Sebastian. Also performing it's Nick Cohen with his pretty acoustic balladry and Pomegranate from Oakland with their Dinosaur Jr like indie rock. Good music and nice people make Fox & Goose quite a pleasant place to spend your Friday night.

http://wifeandson.bandcamp.com/

http://nickcohenmusic.com/

http://www.reverbnation.com/pomegranate

On Saturday the 18th, Fox & Goose welcomes Friendship and Anaura (SF). Friendship is a rowdy companion to any fine ale and makes living in Sacramento so much more realistic. Anaura is the best combination of Supergrass and the Smiths, and will make you feel quite fuzzy inside. Both bands come with equal amounts of melody and sexy hair. Have a pint and plan your next hair style, or just stand there and pretend your a statue!

http://anaura.com/videos.html

http://www.reverbnation.com/friendshipsacramento

Super eclectic show at the Goose on Thursday the 23rd. It's acoustic alt rock trio, the Mapletones, electro art duo, Crunk Witch, and new age wordsmith, Mt. Sinai. If this free show doesn't get your senses whirling, than you're just not listening! We love music, and it's not always gentle and cuddly, but this night will be a real diverse experience! Try a Waterloo Sunset and chill out.
https://www.facebook.com/crunkwitchmusic/app_182222305144028
http://www.reverbnation.com/mtsinai

Uh-oh... It's Be Brave Bold Robot and their crew of uncontrollable delinquent machine-imals on Friday the 24th. We really like it when they play, but their emotional songs cause customers to lose hair and suffer extreme bouts of weeping and crying fits. Everyone gets over it after a shot of Jamo or two, but you shouldn't take this lightly. The Secret Lives of Squirrels have gone where heavy rock music always wanted: straight to your heart via your ear-hole. Also Shells from Australia is performing her acoustic heartfelt music, she's a singing Aussie princess! Don't miss this incredible Sacramento emo show!

https://www.facebook.com/bebraveboldrobot

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Secret-Lives-of-Squirrels/159157584135993

www.shellsentertainment.com

August 25th, it's Jay Shaner and Horse Bodies. Jay is an amazing singer songwriter and has been breaking peoples hearts with his melancholy melodies for days and days. Horse Bodies is a speed folk band from Olympia, Wa and will blow your minds with music influenced by Creedence and Black Sabbath! Don't be a fool, come to this show and have a beer.
http://www.jayshaner.com/main.php
http://www.reverbnation.com/horsebodies

On Wednesday the 29th, we're happy to have back Lovelorn OLLA. Lovelorn features Alicia Aspatore's sweet voice and they play old country and pop songs that will tug at your heart strings. OLLA has playful songs, yellow guitars, and shimmying. A free night of lady fronted musical groups!

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Lovelorn-Trio/139209172859756

http://www.reverbnation.com/OLLAmusic

August 30th at the Goose it's a night of acoustic singer songwriters with Mike James and his hippie folk that combines earthy roots music and creative melodies with lyrics from the soul. Geoff Baker from Los Angeles brings his full baritone voice and songs that convey a sense of loss and regret. Free!

http://www.reverbnation.com/mikejameshippiefolk

www.reverbnation.com/geoffbaker

Friday the 31st, Fox & Goose Music presents: The Golden Cadillacs, Biv & the Mneumonics(SF), and Hello Echo(LA). Local honky-tonk greats, The Golden Cadillacs, always bring a great show with top notch musicians and great western songs. Biv is a quirky alt rock group with a full sound and catchy songs all laced up with thick nylon string strumming and sweet melodic vocals kind of like Elliot Smith. Hello Echo is a garagey indie rock band with some old REM-esque rhythms and intelligent poetic lyrics.

www.bivband.com

http://helloechoband.com/

http://www.thegoldencadillacs.com/

July's Music at the Goose is hot!

Stay cool and have a pint at your favorite pub. Here's what the musos are doing.

On Thursday the 5th of July, it's Justin Brown from New Jersey playing acoustic soul. He's got sweet songs and a great voice, so you should come check him out! Also performing we have Virtual Campfire on their S'mores Across America Summer Tour from LA and they are an extremely fun bluegrass band. Free live music at the Goose!

The 6th is a night of jazz, r&b, and pop music that proves that there's certainly some eclectic and creative music happening in this old not so quiet town. The Signifiers are a powerhouse of local talent with the beautiful and sultry Naked Nathan Beier on drums, Ryan Offield on upright bass, and Colin Randau on keys. They play colorful instrumental jazz. Emily Kollars is a supremely soulful singer and a bright new talent. Kilo & Pepper feature members of the Visceral and play excellent acoustic pop.

Saturday, the 7th of July we've got David Houston and Strings, Moetar, and Moosdrool. Moosdrool hails from Placerville and play jazzy jam rock and Moetar do high energy female fronted prog rock. Totally out of left field, but always a treat we have David Houston with his sweet pop songs laced up with a beautiful string section. Don't miss this ultra eclectic show and enjoy our new patio and bathrooms!

On Wednesday July 11th and 25th, it's Steve McLane. Steve has been playing at Fox & Goose since the early days. His smooth voice and excellent guitar playing create the atmosphere we can only hope will last forever. Playing classics from Neil Young to the Beatles to Bob Dylan, he always leaves us wanting more, and its always a mellow way to spend a Wednesday evening with a pint and a pasty.

The 12th of July we feature music by Denver Saunders, Telemetry, and Scheming Scarlet. Denver is a dynamic singer songwriter with catchy indie rock songs and a relaxed positive style. Telemetry is a heavy alternative band, and here we see them stripped down and exposed in a quieter acoustic setting. Scheming Scarlet is a female fronted indie rock band and they're doing an intimate acoustic set to open the show. Come enjoy quality local original music for free!

Friday the 13th is all good at Fox & Goose this July! Check out Goldener rocking out with Family Photo and The Water District (LA). Family Photo are a young local indie band with ultra syncopated rhythms, eclectic instrumentation, and intelligent lyrics. The Water District bring their melodic light-hearted pop music to make this a solid night of original music. Have a pint and a nutburger!

On The 14th the Goose features blues, soul, and r&b music by Sly Park and Stone Iris. Keir Wilkinson fronts local blues and rockin' soul band Sly Park. They are a fairly new band about town and are really fun to watch. And all the way from Edmonton, Alberta, Stone Iris is a party band on tour playing a wide range of styles, but all centered around good grooves. Come hear Canadians play everything from hooky pop music to sun-bleached reggae to hip-hop and rap.

Wednesday, July 18th, come out to Fox & Goose's Traditional Irish Jam Session, hosted by Laura Tjoekler.  Everyone is welcome and you can grab a pint of Guinness and just listen, or bring an instrument and join in!  Have an Erin Go Bragh(Ireland Forever) sandwich with corned beef, melted swiss cheese, and grilled onions on rye, served with chips.

July 19th, it's The Mike Justis Band. Mike has played at the Goose for many many years.  And his brand of classic acoustic music is always refreshing. Featuring Kathy Barwick, Mike Justis, and Steve McLane you're always in for some great Americana, Blues, and Classic Folk music.

Friday, July 20th, come enjoy an amazing San Francisco band called The Family Crest, along with our friend Rich Driver. The Family Crest play organic, orchestrated music that is super unique with many string and wind instruments along with driving drums and vocals. They are often compared to Arcade Fire. Rich is a cherished local talent performing California roots pop kinda like Jeff Tweedy or Ryan Adams. 19 beers on tap!

The Steve Bisel Memorial Concert will feature sets by some of Steve's bands. All proceeds will be donated to a local charity in Steve's memory. Full Melt and Northbound Train play songs from Talking Heads to The Grateful Dead with everything in between. Forgotten Passage will perform their original psychedelic era music with samples of Steve's keys. Come remember our sweet friend Steve Bisel and enjoy the music that he was a part of.






After the Pub Quiz on Tuesday, July 24th, come out and enjoy a very special summer show. Reggie Ginn, The Breaking Yard, Irene Irene, and Miles Orion Butler will be breaking the rules of Sacto mid-week shows. The Breaking Yard is the integrated creativity of songwriters Mel Woodall (Colour) and Stephen Baker (St. Nathan's Holiday). Reggie Ginn is known for her passionate and heartfelt music, and her fancy keyboard work. Support creative music and have a pint of lager.

Thursday, July 26th it's Amy Bleu and Element of Soul. Amy Bleu is from Portland and brings her sweet acoustic ukulele and folk roots blues to the Goose. Element of Soul is a reggae influenced band with a summer sound that will make you smile and drink lots of beer. Another fine free show at the Fox & Goose.

On Friday, the 27th we have Hans Eberbach and Jay Shaner. Jay has been playing at the Goose forever and never fails to break your heart with songs of lost love and dark Americana ballads that will draw you in with sophisticated lyrics and melodies. Hans is the dynamic leader of the Nibblers and brings his high energy solo set to the pub. Have a light and refreshing Trumer Pils and hear Sacto's finest songwriters.

On Saturday the Dog Town Serenaders, Mandolin Avenue, and The Scarves celebrate the Time Travelers Weekend from Old Sac Gold Rush Days Festivities at Fox & Goose. A night of old timey music, bluegrass and dreamy pop. Come round the pub for great music, good food, and 19 beers on tap.

Here comes the summer!!

Happy Summer everybody! If you're not out of town camping, and you're looking for a cool place to chill out, then come to the Goose and get a cold pint of lager. We've got some really amazing music this month... and a pretty hefty air conditioner!

June 1st we've got the return of Cold Eskimo on the verge of releasing their new album. They are both hooky and artsy in their good feelin' alt rock sound. This band shines with creativity and passionate vocals. Caught in Motion crafts personal songs, that feel both orchestrated but raw at the same time. They're joining us from the bay area. Also on board is Surrogate, winner of the 2011 CAMMIES (SAMMIES for Chico!).

Saturday the 2nd the Goose is happy to welcome The Four Eyes, Arts & Leisure, and The Bright Faces. Four Eyes is by far Sacramento's best nerd pop band. From their outstanding fashion sense to their perfectly penned rock & roll masterpieces, these guys will disturb and enlighten you to such topics as Hat Nerds and Robocop. Also with a poppy summer sound it's Arts & Leisure, featuring one half of Baby Grand and combining elements of 60's pop, 70's power pop, 80's new wave, and 90's shoegaze. Rounding out this fabulous line up is The Bright Faces playing country meets power pop, and Featuring Andy Vaughan (Hypnotic IV) and Ted Angel (The Mallrats, Mr.T Experience) sharing vocals and guitar duties, they are brought together by the veteran rhythm section of Tim Pratt (The Veronicas, The Polymers) on bass and Kevin Coughlin (Hypnotic IV, Radio Orangevale, The Veronicas) on drums. Have a nutburger and good time!

On June 6th we have Ian McFeron from Seattle doing his Dylan meets Ryan Adamsy thing. Inspiring listeners with his beautifully crafted songs and honest narratives, Ian travels the world playing over 200 shows a year. Come enjoy his music in our intimate setting. On stage, McFeron (vocals, guitars, piano) is joined by Alisa Milner, a Texas-style fiddler, cellist, and harmony vocalist.

Thursday the 7th come see Saralyn Adkins and Blame the Bishop. Saralyn is a dynamic up-and-coming singer songwriter. Blame the Bishop (formerly The Onlymen) is a rock band fronted by Warren Bishop, and here we see them doing an acoustic set. Influenced by Elvis Costello and the Beatles, they describe themselves as, "Knitting, creating stained glass portraits of Iggy Pop, collecting cats and guitars, generally trying to not take things all that seriously." Sounds like fun!

On the 8th, it's Standing & Staring and Rebel Punk. Two essential Sacto bands! Both are fairly new groups and have really different sounds. Standing is hugely eclectic and packs a solid punch featuring Cheryl on bass. Rebel Punk sounds like the name, like Social D meets the Ramones. If The Swindlers were to be added to this night I'd call it ridiculous! Guess we'll just have to wait and see... Let's have a properly poured Guinness and do just that!

June's Second Saturday at Fox & Goose is gonna be an art rock explosion! The Secret Lives of Squirrels, along with bay area bands, Pomegranate and In Letter Form will bring you to a full art-walk stand still. In Letter Form combines shoe gaze, cold wave, and minimal Joy Division esque melodies. Pomegranate keeps it pretty dark and repetitive too. Sacramento locals, The Secret Lives of Squirrels are an amalgamation of ultra-heavy post-punk grunge and bluesy Courtney Drant calypso beats. Wear a funny hat and get in for a $1 off! Eat a nutburger!

On Wednesday June 13th and 27th, it's Steve McLane. Steve has been playing at Fox & Goose since the early days. His smooth voice and perfect guitar playing are the vibe we can only hope will last forever. Playing classics from Neil Young to the Beatles to Bob Dylan, he always leaves us wanting more, and its always a mellow way to spend a Wednesday evening with a pint and a pasty.













Thursday the 14th we have Rupert Wates and the 12 Mile Blues band. Rupert is a British born singer who regularly tours the states. His emotionally rich original songs have truly gripping lyrics, great themes, and troubling, witty messages. 12 Mile Blues is a local Chicago style blues band. This is another free Thursday night show. Stop by and enjoy some really good music!

Friday it's Strange Jerome (Seattle), Stoneberry, and Ardella's Crown. Heather Amerman's unique melodic vocal styling and poetic lyrical writing has become the defining character of Ardella's Crown.  Stoneberry is an acoustic/electric rock band with a really big sound. Strange Jerome has been described as Lucinda Williams and the rockin' side of Neil Young meets the Pretenders. Outstanding original music at the Goose!

On Saturday June 16th it's Fran and Whitwash Station along with San Francisco’s Three Times Bad. Fran has played at the Goose for quite a while. Her music is a fun bluesy acoustic folk adventure, and usually features familiar faces from our open mic night. Three Times Bad embraces the dirty roots of American music: bent blues and bluegrass, drunk country, anti-folk, story songs, hillbilly swing, Appalachian rags, hot singalongs, freak preachery and murder ballads. Have a whisky and hear some ridiculously good music!








Wednesday, June 20th, come out to Fox & Goose's Traditional Irish Jam Session, hosted by Laura Tjoekler.  Everyone is welcome and you can grab a pint of Guinness and just listen, or bring an instrument and join in!  Have an Erin Go Bragh(Ireland Forever) sandwich with corned beef, melted swiss cheese, and grilled onions on rye, served with chips.













June 21st, it's The Mike Justis Band. Mike has played at the Goose for many many years.  And his brand of classic acoustic music is always refreshing. Featuring Kathy Barwick, Mike Justis, and Steve McLane you're always in for some great Americana, Blues, and Classic Folk music.

On Friday the 22nd the Goose welcomes Ricky Berger, Dana Gumbiner, and Erik Hanson. This is a supremely exciting line-up. Ricky's music has been described as a sweet, breathy take on pop, accented gently with folk, jazz, and sincerity. Dana is a musician/producer/engineer and former member of Sacramento bands Deathray and Little Guilt Shrine. His solo music is electronic pop. Erik is an alt/country singer from the band the Cassidys and Forever Goldrush, and now with The Foxtails. Don't miss this great star-studded show!

The 23rd, it's David & Olivia, Lucky Laskowski, and Nine Wives. David & Olivia are a dynamic musical duo from Huntinton Beach playing Americana, Folk, and Country. Lucky Laskowski is a indie/Americana guy stirring up the Sacramento scene. Nine Wives is a bay area blues/rock band featuring Erik Spencer. Come out and hear some great original music at Fox & Goose, and while you're at it enjoy the best imported beer on tap!

On Thursday, June 28th it's Audiodrome! with Karen Chu, Mike Colossal, and Jeffery Valentine. Karen is starting the night off with her spin on pop and electronic styles. Mike's electronic and psychedelic music is an energetic departure for the Goose. Jeffery Valentine, formerly of Sacto punk band The Panda Bear Greens is here playing music from all over the map. Come support creative music by local musical visionaries, and have a fine single malt Scotch!

Friday the 29th is gonna be phenomenal! We are so excited to have the two best blues bands in Sacramento: The Hucklebucks and Tessie Marie & the Poor Man Band. The Hucklbucks have been playing blues and country/swing for many many years and is fronted by Mr. Doug James with his super soulful voice and harmonica playing. Tessie Marie is the beautiful and talented singer/ukulele player and leader of the Poor Man Band which features the amazing Allie Marcel, Rat A Tat Pat Balcom, and Steve Kroan. Don't miss this stellar line up and have a beer or two...



The 30th, Fox & Goose Music Presents: Musical Charis, The Hot Tar Roofers, and Mammoth Life(SF). Don't miss this amazing independent music show! Mammoth Life are truly ethereal and enchanting. The Roofers bring their unique bluegrass party, and always show the Goose a good time. Musical Charis are a Sacramento institution, and are this town's purveyors of musical integrity, and huge supporters of the local scene.