| ARTIST |
SUMMARY |
NOTES |
| Acme Rocket Quartet |
Active in Davis in early 2000s |
Led by Roger Kunkel |
| Lynn Anderson |
Country, active 1960s-2010s |
Signed to Columbia, died 2015 |
| As Yet Untitled |
Innovative rock, active 1990s |
"Across The Water" airplay |
| Atomic Circus |
Rock/Metal, active 1990s |
Led by Paul Innerarity |
| Attica |
Hard Rock, active 1980s-2020s |
Led by Doug Richwine |
| Bar 7 |
Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Jeff Keith |
| Anton Barbeau |
Alternative, active 1990s-2020s |
"Magazine Street" airplay |
| David Watts Barton |
Active 1980s-2020 |
Ex-Sac Bee music writer |
| Beat Villains |
Alternative/Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Alex Cosper |
| Beatrice Nine |
Active 1990s, 2000s |
Led by Brian Grattidge |
| Beer Dawgs |
Country/rock, active 1990s-2010s |
Led by Bawb Pearce |
| Barbi Benton |
Country, active 1960s-1970s |
Playboy model, TV show Hee-Haw |
| Ricky Berger |
Eclectic, active 2000s-2020s |
Ricky is a multi-instrumentalist |
| The Biggs |
Alternative, active 1990s |
"Beach Street Revival" airplay |
| Bret Bingham |
Pop/Rock, active 1980s-2010s |
Places songs in TV shows |
| The Bitter Elegance |
Pop/Rock, active 2010s-2020s |
Led by Merlot |
| Blame The Bishop |
Pop/Rock, active 2010s-2020s |
Led by Warren Bishop |
| Mike Blanchard & The Californios |
Americana/Rock, active 2020s |
Standout song "Dark Secrets" |
| Bonita Downs |
Punk, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Sleepy T |
| Bourgeois Tagg |
Pop/rock, active 1980s |
Produced with Todd Rundgren |
| Adrian Bourgeois |
Pop/Rock, active 2000s-2020s |
Son of Brent Bourgeois |
| Brent Bourgeois |
Pop/Rock, active 1980s-2020 |
Signed to Charisma |
| The Brodys |
Pop/Punk, active 1990s-2020s |
Led by Anthony Brusca |
| The Cuf |
Hip Hop/Rap, active 1980s-2020s |
Aka DJ Mag G and other names |
| Cake |
Alternative, active 1990s-2020s |
Signed to Capricorn, Columbia |
| Doug Cash |
Acoustic rock, active 2000s-2020s |
Performs at Farmers markets |
| Casualty Park |
Electronic, active 1990s |
Led by Aaron Kinney |
| Catfish & The Crawdaddies |
Blues/rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Led by Jay Peterson |
| Cause & Effect |
Electronic, active 1990s-2000s |
Signed to Zoo Entertainment/BMG |
| Chance The Gardener |
Americana, active 1990s |
Signed to Warner Bros. |
| Cherry Murmur |
Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Thomas Bixby |
| Cinema |
Modern Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Brad Adams |
| Cleanse |
Hardcore, active 1990s-2000s |
Songs by Joe Gonzalez |
| Club Nouveau |
R&B, active 1980s |
Signed to Warner Bros. |
| David Conley |
Pop/rock, active 1970s-2020s |
Moved to Monterey |
| Natalie Cortez & The Ultra Violets |
Folk, active 1990s-2020s |
Memorable song "I'm Sorry" |
| The Cramps |
Punk/Rock, active 1970s-2000s |
Signed to A&M/IRS, EMI |
| Crayon |
Pop/rock, active early 1980s |
"Carry Me Back" airplay |
| Mark Curry |
Americana, active 1990s |
Signed to Virgin |
| Daisy Spot |
Pop/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Mike Farrell, Tatiana Sutherland |
| The Darwins |
Pop/rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by John Young |
| Deathray |
Alternative, active 1990s-2000s |
Signed to Capricorn |
| Sandra Delores |
Acoustic/Folk, active 2010s-2020s |
Singer/songwriter/guitarist |
| Deftones |
Alternative, active 1990s-2020s |
Signed to Maverick |
| Melonnee Desiree |
Blues, active 1980s-2020s |
Uncle in Spiral Starecase |
| Tina Diggs |
Jazz/Pop, active 2000s-2020s |
Raised in Brasil |
| Draw Pinky |
Eclectic, active 1990s-2020s |
Led by William Fuller |
| Rich Driver |
Jazz/Funk, active 2000s-2020s |
Bassist for WCRS |
| Dutch Falconi Orchestra |
Swing/big band, active 1990s-2020s |
27-piece orchestra |
| Early Times |
Blues, active 1990s-2020s |
Sirius/XM host |
| Emerald Stone |
Electronic, active 1990s |
"Down From the Sky" airplay |
| EWM |
Electronic, active 1990s |
"Indecent Exposure" airplay |
| Fanny (Walked the Earth) |
Blues/rock, active 1960s-2020s |
Led by Jean & June Millington |
| Far |
Alternative/rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Jonah Matranga |
| The Features |
Pop/Rock, active 1980s |
Led by Johnny Pride |
| Filibuster |
Ska, active 1990s-2000s |
Toured U.S. and Europe |
| Carla Fleming |
R&B, active 2010s-2020s |
Message song "Weapons Down" |
| Forever Goldrush |
Americana/rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Toured Western U.S. |
| Funkengruven |
R&B covers, active 1990s-2000s |
Performed in the SF Bay Area |
| Funky Blue Velvet |
Hip Hop/Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Ttam Enivel |
| Game Theory |
Alternative/rock, active 1990s-2010s |
Scott Miller died in 2013 |
| Ghost |
Punk/Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Nick Witry |
| Jackie Greene |
Blues/rock, active 1980s-2020s |
Touring member of Black Crowes |
| Groovie Ghoulies |
Punk, active 1980s-2010s |
Signed to Lookout Records |
| Kepi Ghoulie |
Punk/rock, active 2010s-2020s |
2025 "Start Me Up" cover |
| Go National |
Pop/punk, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Kevin Seconds |
| Lee Greenwood |
Country, active 1980s-2020s |
Signed to MCA |
| Grub Dog & The Amazing Sweethearts |
Folk/rock, active 1990s-2010s |
Led by Grub Dog Mitchell |
| Guilt Without Sex |
Alternative, active 1990s |
"The Unraveling" airplay |
| Frank Hannon |
Hard rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Tesla guitarist |
| Hans! |
Rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Hans Eberbach |
| Harvester |
Americana, active 1990s-2000s |
Signed to Geffen 1995-1996 |
| Will Haven |
Metal band, active 1990s-2000s |
Toured with Deftones |
| Johnny Heartsman |
Blues, active 1950s-1990s |
Died in 1996 at 60 |
| Her 6 Daughters |
Pop/rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by LaurieAnn Blanchard |
| Hollow Man |
Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Thom Chacon |
| David Houston & String Theory |
Folk, active 1980s-2020s |
Produced major acts |
| The Hucklebucks |
Blues/Rock, active 2020s |
Doug James on vocals |
| The Inversions |
Alternative/Rock, active 2010s |
Led by Will Comstock |
| James Israel |
Folk/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Message song "Wake Up" |
| Jackpot |
Pop/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Rusty Miller |
| Jet Red |
Rock, active 1980s-2020s |
Led by Willie Hines |
| Hannah Judson |
Folk/Rock, active 2010s-2020s |
Internationally-touring artist |
| Kai Kln |
Rock, active 1980s-1990s |
Won SAMMY in 1992 |
| Kak |
Psychedelic, active 1960s |
Signed to Epic |
| Jay King |
R&B, active 1980s-2020s |
Led Club Nouveau |
| Knapsack |
Pop/rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Blair Shehan |
| The Knockoffs |
Punk/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Tom Hutchison |
| Morris Knight |
Alternative/Rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Moved to SF Bay Area |
| Ken Koenig |
Americana/Rock, active 2010s-2020s |
Plays live oldies frequently |
| Kozlo Swicky |
Punk/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
1998 Suburban Mariachi CD |
| Hannah Lingrell |
Folk/Pop, active 1990s-2020s |
Performs with David Houston |
| Little Guilt Shrine (LGS) |
Alternative/Rock, active 1990s |
"Jet, Jackie & JC" airplay |
| The Loud Family |
Alternative/Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Scott Miller |
| Love Symphony |
Funk/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Michael Sylvestre |
| Low Flying Owls |
Punk/Funk, active 2000s-2020s |
Vocals by Jared Southard |
| Luckie Strike |
Punk/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Vocals by Melanie Levy |
| Luxt |
Rock/Metal, active 1990s-2000s |
Singers Anna Christine, Erie Loch |
| Mac Swanky Trio |
Alternative/Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Scott McChane |
| Rose Maddox |
Country, active 1930s-1980s |
Signed by Capitol, died 1998 |
| Magnolia Thunderfinger |
Punk/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Skid Jones |
| Mama's Gravy |
Funk/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Released 4 albums |
| Eric Martin |
Pop/rock, active 1970s-2020s |
Moved to SF Bay Area in 1972 |
| Mick Martin & The Blues Rockers |
Blues/rock, active 1980s-2010s |
Mick died in 2025 |
| Jonah Matranga |
Eclectic/rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Lead singer of Far |
| Mature Innocence |
Alternative/Rock, active 1990s-2020s |
"Nature Sets Its Own Law" airplay |
| Mind X |
Fusion/Jamband, active 1990s-2000s |
Wide range of eclectic sounds |
| Mod Philo |
Punk/Pop, active 1980s |
Led by Thomas Bixby |
| Mojo Filter |
Pop/Rock, active 1990s-2010s |
Led by Warren Bishop |
| Victoria Monet |
R&B, active 2020s |
Signed to RCA |
| Moon Dog Mane |
Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Frank Hannon |
| Mother Hips |
Americana, active 1990s-2020s |
Signed to Warner/American |
| Mumbo Gumbo |
Eclectic music 1990s-2010s |
performed for state officials |
| Naja |
Pop/Rock, active 1980s-1990s |
Environmental song "Brown Air" |
| Ninety Nine Tales |
Rootsy rock, active 1990s-2000s |
"Thursday" airplay |
| Nora |
Modern Rock, active 1990s |
"Waterways" airplay |
| Numonix |
Modern Rock, active 1980s-2020s |
70s/80s covers |
| Kally O'Mally |
American, active 2020s |
2015 Exclusive SacTV Interview |
| Octavia |
Modern Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Brad Adams |
| Okra Pickels |
Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Gwamba |
| Oleander |
Rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Signed by Republic |
| 100 Acre Wood |
Jazz/Funk, active 1990s-2000s |
Became Popgun led by Mark Harrod |
| Orisha |
Acoustic/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Jacob Golden |
| The Oxford Circle |
Pop/Rock, active 1960s |
Davis garage rock band |
| Papa Roach |
Rock, active 1990s-2020s |
From Vacaville |
| Papa's Culture |
Eclectic/Funk, active 1990s |
Signed to Elektra |
| Jon Pauling |
Pop/Rock, active 2010s-2020s |
Carry Me Home CD |
| Charlie Peacock |
Jazz, active 1970s-2020s |
Moved to Nashville in 1980s |
| Phallucy |
Alternative/Rock, active 1980s-1990s |
1992 SAMMIES winner |
| Plastic Violets |
Modern Rock, active 1990s |
Led by David Conley |
| Pope Alopes |
Alternative/Rock, active 1980s-1990s |
Led by Steve Dueker |
| Elena Powell |
Alternative/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Full-time touring artist |
| Prayer Wheel |
Post-Punk/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Daniel Montoya |
| Harrison Price |
Electronic, active 1980s-2020s |
"Spiritual Zoo" airplay |
| Punch The Clown |
Ska, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Mark Groesbeck |
| Bill Rase Orchestra |
Big Band, active 1940s-1980s |
Had 50s/60s TV show on KCRA |
| Rhythm School |
Reggae/ska, active 1980s |
Led by Sean O'Callaghan |
| Rituals of Mine |
Alternative, active 2010s-2020s |
Formerly called Sister Crayon |
| Road 88 |
Country/rock, active 2010s-2020s |
Led by Rachel Steele |
| Henry Robinette |
Jazz, active 1970s-2020s |
Melodic solo guitarist |
| Jenn Rogar |
Americana, active 2010s-2020s |
Writes political songs |
| Khloe Rose |
Pop, active 2020s |
Signed to Columbia |
| Roy's Love Virus |
Pop/Rock, active 2000s-2010s |
Led by Jeffrey-Wynne Prince |
| Rutabaga Boogie Band |
Rock, active 1970s-2010s |
Cover band reunited 2011 |
| Salamander |
Alternative, active 1990s |
"Why Did It Happen" airplay |
| Sandbox Trio |
Electronic, active 1990s |
Keyboardist Martin Burke |
| Timothy B. Schmit |
Pop/rock, active 1970s-2020s |
Bassist for The Eagles |
| Secret Service |
New Wave, active 1980s |
Led by Kitty O'Neal |
| Allyson Seconds |
Punk/Pop, active 1990s-2020s |
Shows with Kevin Seconds |
| Kevin Seconds |
Punk/Pop, active 1980s-2020s |
Played at Bernie Sanders rally |
| The Secretions |
Punk/Rock, active 1990s-2010s |
Led by Danny Secretion |
| 7 Seconds |
Punk/Pop, active 1980s-1990s |
Signed to Columbia |
| 7th Standard |
Punk/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Jason Mahon |
| Seventy |
Rootsy rock, active 2000s |
Tattooed Love Dogs members |
| Seventy Sevens |
Christian Rock, active 1970s-2000s |
Signed to Island Records |
| Sex 66 |
Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Performed at 2000 SAMMIES |
| Jay Shaner |
Folk/Pop, active 2010s-2020s |
Message song "Best Laid Plans" |
| Kevin Sharp |
Country, active 1990s |
Signed to Asylum, died 2014 |
| Ian Shelter |
Pop/Rock, active 1970s-1980s |
On 1982 KZAP album |
| Simon Says |
Pop/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Led by Matt Franks |
| Sister Crayon |
Alternative, active 2010s |
Changed name to Rituals of Mine |
| The Skirts |
Alternative/Rock, active 1990s-2010s |
Led by Lynn Mayugba |
| Autumn Sky |
Folk/Jazz, active 2000s-2020s |
All Which Isn't Singing CD |
| Skyler's Pool |
Alternative, active 2010s-2020s |
Led by Kitty O'Neal |
| Roger Smith |
Jazz/funk, active since 1990s |
Keyboardist for Tower of Power |
| Socialistik aka Fonke Socialistik |
Hip Hop, active 1990s |
Chuck Taylor, Signed to Priority |
| SomethingLs |
Pop/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Kathy Miracle on vocals |
| Soulmotor |
Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
Signed to BMG |
| Spiral Starecase |
Pop/jazz, active 1960s/1970s |
Signed to Columbia |
| Squish Midgets |
Alternative, active 1990s |
"Eggplant Song" airplay |
| Start |
Pop/Rock, active 1980s-1990s |
Led by Jim Pantages |
| Steady Ups |
Reggae/ska, active 1990s-2000s |
CD releases 2002, 2004, 2005 |
| Steel Breeze |
Pop/Rock, active 1980s |
Signed to RCA |
| Sunsetrip |
Alternative/Rock, active 2020s |
Led by Alex Cosper |
| Sweet Vine |
Blues/Rock, active 1990s |
Signed to Columbia |
| Lance Taber |
Instrumental rock, active 1980s-2020s |
New release in 2025 |
| Taint |
Alternative, active 1990s |
"Erased By The Tides" airplay |
| Tattooed Love Dogs |
Rootsy rock, active 1990s-2010s |
Led by Michael Blanchard |
| Tesla |
Hard Rock, active 1980s-2020s |
Signed to Geffen |
| Thin Ice |
Rock, active 1990s |
Led by Jeffrey-Wynne Prince |
| Thin White Rope |
Alternative/rock, active 1980s-1990s |
Led by Guy Kyser |
| Thornucopia |
Alternative/rock, active 1990s |
Jed Brewer, Brian Gattidge |
| Tiger Trap |
Pop/Rock, active 1990s |
Angela Loy, Rose Melberg |
| Wayman Tisdale |
Jazz, active 1980s-2000s |
NBA player, died 2009 |
| Toadmortons |
Americana, active 1990s-2020s |
Led by Steve Bryant |
| Ultra Suede |
Pop/Rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Interviewed by KCRA in 2024 |
| Sal Valentino |
Pop/rock, active 1960s-2020s |
Singer for Beau Brummels |
| Vamp Le Stat |
Rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Jimmy Tuttle on vocals |
| Caron Vikre |
Mixes fictional writing with music |
"Carry Me Back" airplay |
| Roger Voudouris |
Pop/Rock, active 1970s |
Signed to Warner, died 2003 |
| Jeff Watson Band |
Rock, active 1980s-2020s |
2008 SAMMIES winner |
| Way Out West |
Eclectic, active 1990s-2000s |
Performed at 1992 SAMMIES |
| C. Webb |
Hip Hop, active 1990s-2000s |
NBA player/analyst |
| West Coast Rhythm Section |
Jazz, active 2000s-2020s |
Joseph Wisgirda on trumpet & vocals |
| Harley White Jr. Orchestra |
Jazz, active 2000s-2020s |
Jazz and disco fusion |
| Jon Wiilde |
Pop, active 2020s |
Millions of online followers |
| Bob Wills |
Country, active 1930s-1970s |
Signed to Columbia, died 1975 |
| Nick Witry |
Pop/Rock, active 1990s-2000s |
"Sequel To The Sequel" airplay |
| Chelsea Wolfe |
Alternative/Rock, active 2010s-2020s |
Session musician for other acts |
| Xenophilia |
Folk/Rock, active 2000s-2020s |
2000 SAMMIES winner |
| Bob Zoppi |
Pop/Rock, active 1990s-2020s |
Signed to Warner Bros. |
