Cathy Cassinos-Carr
It’s All About the Songs
Singer-songwriter Justin Farren has a strong voice, a fluid guitar style and a likable persona. But it’s his songs—rich, relatable stories imbued with clever wordplay—that are his true calling card, earning him a bevy...
Living Her Dream
When she had her “aha” moment, singer/songwriter Jessica Malone was still in high school. Her job waiting tables was a great way to bring in a little cash—until the time she couldn’t get the...
From the Heart
“Possessed” is the word that comes to mind whenever I see bluesman Jimmy Pailer play—which I do as often as possible, because he grabs me every time. With his captivating charisma and mastery of...
Sax Man in Demand
Finding the “right” instrument is not always easy, even for the musically inclined. For Levi Saelua, it was his mom who helped with that process, plunking out prerecorded sounds on an electronic keyboard and...
On His Way
At 19, local blues-rock guitarist/vocalist Zach Waters is already living the dream, sharing the stage with such heavyweights as blues veteran Tommy Castro and scoring the 2018 SAMMIES award for best blues band.“It’s been...
How About Those Hecklers?
Ever witnessed a heckler creating chaos at a comedy show? An out-of-control heckler, left unchecked, has the potential to spoil an otherwise lighthearted evening—or at least put a damper on it. But how big...
Born to Act
Ever envied those people who always knew exactly what they wanted to be when they grew up?
Elyse Sharp is one of those people.
Now 28, she’s happily working in her chosen field—she currently stars as Mary...
B Street Offers Music, Too?
When B Street Theatre moved and reopened at the larger, more sophisticated Sofia last February, it gained more than square footage: It also became a music venue. The new, state-of-the-art complex on Capitol Avenue...
All About the Song
Is Amanda Gray a singer/song writer, or a songwriter/singer? To hear her tell it, the latter may be more apropos.
“I’m a songwriter foremost, a singer next,” says Gray, 33. “I love storytellers—people who can...
Shaking Up Shakespeare
It will be Shakespeare with a twist when Shelby Saumier plays the title role in “Henry V” at the Sacramento Shakespeare Festival July 6–29. Much to her own surprise, the 24-year-old actress will portray...
