Polling and Political Wrap, 1/21/10
This is one of those absurdly busy days in the campaign world. Thus, it stands to reason that the Wrap is only slightly shorter than "War and Peace" tonight. So, without further hesitation, let's launch into it. GA-Gov: Barnes Looking Competitive In His Comeback Bid Kudos to Rasmussen Reports (yes, …
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Rockin' good causes
Most of Tesla will be represented at the All Star Jam at 8 p.m. Saturday at The Boardwalk in Orangevale.
Sex and drugs are only part of the rock 'n' roll lifestyle. There's also charity, as embodied by Band Aid, Live Aid, Farm Aid and virtually everything Bono steps out of the house for.
More locally, rockin' hearts of gold will put on two benefit shows Saturday night, one of them a sophisticated gathering featuring cocktails and classic holiday songs, the other an attempt to blow the lid off the 'Vale.
Baby Grand's Cocktail Christmas
What: A cocktail party- themed, holiday music concert with Baby Grand, 99 Tales, Hearts + Horses and special appearances by the C, Sea of Bees, Poplollys and more
When: 9 p.m. Saturday Where: Old Ironsides, 1901 10th St., Sacramento
Beneficiary: The Sacramento Children's Home
Back story: Holiday traditions come in all sorts – from illuminating menorahs and Christmas trees to club shows at which Sacramento bands enthusiastically and/or ironically tackle holiday standards.
Started by Dean Seavers of the now-defunct band the Decibels, the Old Ironsides holiday show has for the past several years been spearheaded by dreamy-pop group Baby Grand. Two years ago, the band started donating proceeds to the Sacramento Children's Home. Last year, the musicians donated a guitar, amp and cash to the home.
"None of us playing at this level locally is doing it for the money, anyway," said Baby Grand guitarist Cory Vick. "This is a really good opportunity to give back."
It is also an opportunity to dress in cocktail finery and enjoy Old Ironsides cocktails made specifically for the occasion. Vick also promises an especially smooth night of music: Since Baby Grand provides most of the instruments, the holiday tunes won't have to stop while bands break down equipment.
Cost: $7
Information: www.theoldironsides.com or (916) 442-8832
Pat Martin's All Star Jam
What: A concert featuring four of five members of Tesla (with Steve Brown of Oleander sitting in on drums), former Night Ranger guitarist Jeff Watson, Cake trumpet player Vince DiFiore, Tesla guitarist Frank Hannon's the Frank Hannon Band, and others.
When: 8 p.m. Saturday
Where: The Boardwalk, 9426 Greenback Lane, Orangevale
Beneficiary: The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society – Greater Sacramento Chapter
Back story: 98 Rock DJ Martin became involved with the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in 1992, after his 2-year-old son, Denver, was diagnosed with leukemia. Now 19, Denver is a testament to benefits of leukemia research, Martin says.
"When my son was diagnosed, there was a 62 percent cure rate" for kids his age and with his type of leukemia, Martin said. "Because of the money that has been donated, the cure rate is now at 92 percent. … That is what is so gratifying. We are not just raising money in the name of charity. It actually is working."
Tesla bassist Brian Wheat, who knew Denver's story and watched the boy grow up, "didn't even let me finish my sentence before he agreed to (the benefit show)," Martin said.
The guys from Tesla will join other musicians at the end of the evening, Martin promises, for a "a massive, out-of-control jam session" that will encompass AC/DC's "Highway to Hell," Led Zeppelin's "Rock and Roll," the Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman" and whatever else strikes their fancies.
Cost: $25; tickets are available at the Boardwalk, through Tickets.com at (800) 225-2277, at Dimple Records and at the 98 Rock front desk at 5345 Madison Ave., Sacramento.
Information: www.boardwalkrocks.com or (916) 988-9247
Source: www.sacbee.com
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