Rock Show | Car Show | Ms. Gearhead Contest
Saturday September 29, Noon–7PM
21+ $10/adv or $15/door
The Blue Lamp in Sacramento, California
Proceeds to benefit the Sacramento SPCA Behavior Dept.
Gearfest is back with more bands, more cars and more opportunities to win the Ms. Gearhead title! All rides are welcome 1978 and earlier, and will be part of the blessing of the cars by minister Rev. Michelle.
Schedule
Doors open 12 Noon
12:30 Public Eye
1 pm Color TV
2 pm Fur Dixon
3 pm Ms. Gearhead Contest
4 pm The Control Freaks
5 pm Infamous Swanks
6 pm Wooly Bandits
12:30 Public Eye
1 pm Color TV
2 pm Fur Dixon
3 pm Ms. Gearhead Contest
4 pm The Control Freaks
5 pm Infamous Swanks
6 pm Wooly Bandits
Host Hotel
Get your room for Gearfest now! Red Lion Midtown is right across the street from The Blue Lamp, and they are offering a special discount room rate Friday and Saturday nights, $65 a night. Call them at 916-538-6676 and ask for the GEARHEAD special!
The Bands
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The Infamous Swanks
The Infamous Swanks are a high energy, fast paced rockabilly trio from Northern CA. With the revival of all things early Americana, the 50's and early 60's culture has made a large resurgence into the modern era, bringing rockabilly music with it. The Infamous Swanks represents this revival of attitude and sound that encapsulates all that is traditional as well as new about this celebrated style. Writing the soundtrack of this resurgence, and playing together since 2005, The Swanks have extensive road and tour experience, and they bring a unique swagger to the thing they love most, making the people dance and dishing out only the very best musical performances and stage presence! Listen to Tracks |
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The Woolly Bandits
It all began with a legendary 60’s group The Seeds. When original front man Sky Saxon joined up with Rik Collins, bassist for the Woolly Bandits. Rik took them on four European tours and three National tours. They also released the critically acclaimed “Red Planet” album. When fans and industry types wanted to know who the younger band was backing Sky, Rik along with guitarist Mark Bellgraph decided to start The Woolly Bandits, named after a nickname one of Sky’s girlfriends had given him. Since then Sky is no longer with us. But The Woolly Bandits carry on in the spirit of The Seeds. As a three piece The Bandits released “Say Hello To My Little Friend” But things were about to change radically in the form of a new female lead singer. The Woolly Bandits motto is “fear no music” so don’t try and box them in, they’ll smash! Their story is still being written….. Listen to tracks |
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The Control Freaks
The Control Freaks are a new band from San Francisco, and are trying to put the P. and the U. back into Punk Rock. I know what the hell does that mean? It means this band wants to put the swagger and fun back into music, which seems to be lacking today. Featuring Greg Lowry from Rip Off Records! So remember if you hate music you will love THE CONTROL FREAKS! |
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Color TV
LA power pop with well polished technique and style! Tipper Newton's modern take on melodic 80s rock and roll. Tight and energetic vocal hooks. Pure and catchy hits! Listen to tracks |
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Fur Dixon
Nearly 30 years after quitting The Cramps, Fur Dixon is reclaiming her place in rock ‘n’ roll. When Fur split from that iconic band, she left behind her electric bass, pink Mohawk and infamous bunny tail to re-establish herself as an angel-voiced singer and acoustic guitar slinger-songwriter in the American roots music scene. She recorded 5 CDs for a quieter crowd of dedicated followers and steered clear of anything to do with jungle drums, feedback, distortion and electric instruments. F*** that. In 2015 she strapped her electric guitar back on and decided it was time to get back to her God-given superpower of doing what she does best which is rocking the f*** out. Website |
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Public Eye
Every kid dreams of being a rock star and School of Rock Elk Grove is teaching kids the ground work to learn the ropes! Public Eye is the in-house performance band for School of Rock Elk Grove and is a fluid cast of kids ranging in ages from 11-17, all who aspire to learn how to rock. Gearfest will be the band’s first experience with playing a real professional rock and roll showcase. Sam 11 on drums Helene 14 on drums Simon 14 Vox guitar Neil 13 guitar Alexi 16 guitar Nacho 15 bass Desiree 14 vox Kayla 14 vox Angel 14 vox Jakob 17 Keys Logan 15 Keys |
Culinerdy Food Truck will be on hand serving up tasty sliders and fries and their world-famous fried Brussels Sprouts.
Food options available for vegan and gluten free as well
Food options available for vegan and gluten free as well
Sponsors
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