If you love live music, there's no time like the present when it comes to getting out and about in Sacramento. From a Queen tribute band to California favorites Los Lobos to folk icon Iain Matthews, here are the local shows worth checking out this week.
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Queen Tribute Queen Extravaganza
On Thursday, Ace of Spades will host Queen tribute band Queen Extravaganza, who will perform the UK's best-selling album ever: Queen's "Greatest Hits."
Queen Extravaganza bills itself as an official Queen tribute outfit: the members were chosen by original Queen drummer Roger Taylor through an audition process.
When: Thursday, September 6, 7 p.m.
Where: Ace of Spades, 1417 R St.
Price: $29.50
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Los Lobos
Latin rockers Los Lobos will perform at Ace of Spades this Friday. The Los Angeles-based outfit had a #1 hit in their cover of "La Bamba," and their music incorporates influences from rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, blues, and traditional music such as cumbia, boleros and norteños.
When: Friday, September 7, 7 p.m.
Where: Ace of Spades, 1417 R St.
Price: $35
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Iain Matthews and Steve Postell
At the Fifth String on Saturday, British folk musician Iain Matthews (Fairport Convention, Plainsong, No Grey Faith, Matthews’ Southern Comfort) will perform with Los Angeles-based guitarist and songwriter Steve Postell, who has been a guitarist for David Crosby and Eric Andersen, among others.
When: Saturday, September 8, 7 p.m.
Where: The Side Door at The Fifth String, 2900 Franklin Blvd.
Price: $20
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