By the 2010s there were many Sacramento artists selling their music online through various
platforms such as Spotify and Apple. Cake continued to sell well as an independent act while
Papa Roach also continued to get airplay around the nation. In fact, Cake's album Showroom of Compassion
debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 in 2011. Here are some of the notable acts and local scene
highlights in the 2010s.
Cake perform "Long Time" live, Oct 20, 2010
Cake perform their 2011 single "Long Time" for Radio 94.7 listeners. The album proved that an indie band
can top the album charts with Showroom of Compassion, as the band left Columbia and released the album on indie
label Upbeat. The album was recorded in Sacramento at Upbeat Studio.
Cake - "Federal Funding"
This track opens Cake's #1 album Showroom of Compassion. The song adds variety to the band's diverse catalog of
picturesque lyrics and unique arrangements. T
Stairway to Stardom 2010 - Skip's Music - The Track Shack, Aug. 15, 2010
This video features Fat Traffic competing in Skip's Music's 30th Annual Stairway to Stardom at the Crest Theatre.
Ricky Berger at TEDxSacramento City 2.0 - May 4, 2013
Ricky Berger performs her original songs "Man of My Dreams" and "Why Be Blue."
Oleander 1 On The GBN, 2010
Oleander play their songs "Down When I'm Loaded" and "Sooner of Later" at The Boardwalk on March 1, 2010.
Uploaded by TheGaragebandnetwork on YouTube.
The Harley White Jr. Orchestra at Midtown Stomp, 2010
Here's the Harley White Jr. Orchestra getting people to dance to their classic brass sound.
Mumbo Gumbo - "Give Me Noise," 2010
Mumbo Gumbo perform "Give Me Noise" from their Fun Pak album at The Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, Nevada. Uploaded by
IbanezRoadstar335 on YouTube.
Mick Martin and the Blues Rockers Sacramento Jazz Jubilee, May 28, 2011
Sacramento's mainstay blues band features Mick Martin, Tim Barnes, Russ Skarsten, Steve Schofer and Bruce Pressley performing
their closing set at the 2011 Sacramento Jazz Festival.
Old Sacramento. Uploaded by RustySkarsten on YouTube.
Kevin Seconds & Allyson Seconds @ Kevin's 50th Birthday Bash
Posted by SactoFlowers featuring Allyson's vocals on March 20, 2011.
Papa Roach - "Forever" live at 98 Rock, February 15, 2011
Jacoby & Jerry of Papa Roach go acoustic for 98 Rock listeners with the song "Forever."
Carla Fleming - Rise Again
Singer/songwriter Carla Fleming performs her 2012 song "Rise Again."
Frank Hannon at Sammy's Rockin' Island Bar and Grill
The Frank Hannon Band did a fun show at Sammy's Rockin' Island Bar and Grill on
Saturday night, October 27, 2012. The show included guest appearances from Tesla singer Jeff Keith and
98 Rock jock Pat Martin, who celebrated his birthday that night. The show offered a mix of recently material
from the 2012 album Six String Soldiers and cover tunes.
Fanny Walked the Earth - When We Need Her
Members of the 70s rock band Fanny have reunited as Fanny Walked the Earth. The band's nucleus, June and Jean Millington formed
Sacramento group The Svelts in the 60s before evolving into Fanny, which was signed to Reprise. Fanny paved the way for
female bands like The Runaways, The Go-Gos and The Bangles. This song demonstrates they still create party-flavored rock energy.
