Fate Under Fire
Sacramento, California, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2008 | SELF
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Rotation on the channel with 2.5 million homes and 800,000 subscribers. - California Music Channel
Rotation on the channel with 2.5 million homes and 800,000 subscribers. - California Music Channel
www.roxwel.com - www.roxwel.com
www.roxwel.com - www.roxwel.com
'On The Water' competing against 4 other music videos for regular rotation on MTVu - MTV
'On The Water' competing against 4 other music videos for regular rotation on MTVu - MTV
On Demand - Fuse TV
On Demand - Fuse TV
It may not be as bouncy, sexy or celebrated as in the past. But the Sacramento music scene in 2012 sure has verve.
I can’t help but grin, for instance, every time I see that zigzagging queue of kids and adults donning hard-rock T-shirts outside Ace of Spades. There’s a line that sometimes extends an entire downtown block, fans so damn anxious to be up in the front at the evening’s show, they’re willing to sit around for hours beforehand. That’s awesome.
And it speaks to a revived passion for live music all over town. Witness the late-night crowds glugging cocktails and head-nodding to touring bands at Harlow’s. Or the sweaty 20-somethings pinballing in humid Davis living rooms during underground house shows. They’re back.
Perhaps it’s just audiences responding to a growth spurt by local talent? Because it sure feels like there are more Sacramento singer-songwriters than ever, baring it all at venues such as Naked Lounge Downtown or Shine coffeehouse. Or local hip-hop troupes, such as Tribe of Levi and Live Manikins, rolling the dice on new albums and special one-off record-release gigs.
Or maybe I’m just seeing things in a new light. For instance, I had no clue Sacto boasted such a lively, if bruising, metal scene. That is, until I spent the last week glued to YouTube watching dozens of videos by area metal acts. Sacramento boasts its share of emphatic emcees and clunky indie bands. But, I swear, it’s a metal town.
Ten of the best local metal bands are nominated in this year’s SN&R’s Sacramento Area Music Awards, which celebrates its 21st anniversary. We probably could have nominated 21 metal acts, though, which speaks volumes about a Sacramentan’s penchant for volume.
Hundreds more local artists are nominated in categories for this year’s Sammies. SN&R came up with its list after generous input from readers, who began nominating their favorite bands and musicians in July. Voting on the 2012 finalists kicks off at www.sammies.com next Thursday, September 6. And winners will bring home the hardware on Friday, October 12. It’s all happening.
There’s been a lot of chat this past year about the state of the Sacramento music scene. And, unfortunately, the cream of the conversation was complaints, and those quibbles rose to the top.
Sure, the scene could use a little CPR. It’d be great to see more new faces forging bands or making music, for example. Or for some of the elder faces in the scene earning more at gigs—although it’s reassuring that the proverbial $5 show has now inched up to a $6 or $7 cover charge.
Yet, there’s no denying Sacto has its struggles. Even deejays have to battle for gigs, since nightclubs too have been hit by the recession, and their owners now book mix masters based on how many partiers they can bring in, not on the quality of their dance tunes.
But that’s splitting hairs: Sacto has more clubs with dance nights than ever, more all-ages venues than in the past five years, and more reasons to DVR Breaking Bad and instead catch a gig, even on a Sunday night.
And so, enter the 2012 Sammies nominees: Find a band, check its website or Facebook page for an upcoming live gig—and enjoy.
Hall of Fame 2012
Arden Park Roots, www.facebook.com/ardenparkroots
Random Abiladeze, www.randomab.com
Ross Hammond, www.rosshammond.com
Sol Peligro, www.facebook.com/sol.peligro
Tha Fruitbat, www.facebook.com/thafruitbat
Americana/Alt-Country
The Alkali Flats, www.thealkaliflats.com
The Carly DuHain Band, www.facebook.com/thecarlyduhainband
Dry County Drinkers, www.drycountydrinkers.com
Forever Goldrush, www.forevergoldrush.com
The Foxtails, www.thefoxtails.com
The Golden Cadillacs, www.thegoldencadillacs.com
Hot Tar Roofers, www.hottarroofers.com
The Nickel Slots, www.thenickelslotsmusic.com
Trainwreck Revival, www.facebook.com/TrainwreckRevival
Whiskey Dawn, www.whiskeydawn.com
Artist of the Year
A Lot Like Birds, www.facebook.com/ALotLikeBirds
Autumn Sky, www.facebook.com/autumnskymusic
Death Grips, www.thirdworlds.net
Lindsey Pavao, www.lindseypavao.com
Live Manikins, www.thelivemanikins.com
The Nibblers, www.thenibblersband.com
Sea of Bees, seaofbees.com
Sleeprockers, www.sleeprockers.com
Tribe of Levi, www.tribeoflevi916.com
Zuhg, www.zuhgmusic.com
Blues
Aaron King, www.myspace.com/aaronkingtheimperials
After Dark, www.afterdarkblues.com
Barrel Fever, www.facebook.com/barrelfevermusic
Bone Mac Donald Band, www.facebook.com/pages/Bone-Mac-Donald-Band/237797212908881
Dippin’ Sauce Blues Band, www.dippinsaucemusic.com
Tessie Marie & the Poor Man Band, www.tessiemarie.com
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, www.rickestrin.com
The Kyle Rowland Band, www.kylerockinrowland.com
This is Century Got Bars’ first time nominated for a Sammies—she’s in the Emcee category. She’s also the only female rapper in the group. Good luck!
PHOTO BY WES DAVIS
Stillwood Sages, www.stillwoo - Sacramento News And Review
It may not be as bouncy, sexy or celebrated as in the past. But the Sacramento music scene in 2012 sure has verve.
I can’t help but grin, for instance, every time I see that zigzagging queue of kids and adults donning hard-rock T-shirts outside Ace of Spades. There’s a line that sometimes extends an entire downtown block, fans so damn anxious to be up in the front at the evening’s show, they’re willing to sit around for hours beforehand. That’s awesome.
And it speaks to a revived passion for live music all over town. Witness the late-night crowds glugging cocktails and head-nodding to touring bands at Harlow’s. Or the sweaty 20-somethings pinballing in humid Davis living rooms during underground house shows. They’re back.
Perhaps it’s just audiences responding to a growth spurt by local talent? Because it sure feels like there are more Sacramento singer-songwriters than ever, baring it all at venues such as Naked Lounge Downtown or Shine coffeehouse. Or local hip-hop troupes, such as Tribe of Levi and Live Manikins, rolling the dice on new albums and special one-off record-release gigs.
Or maybe I’m just seeing things in a new light. For instance, I had no clue Sacto boasted such a lively, if bruising, metal scene. That is, until I spent the last week glued to YouTube watching dozens of videos by area metal acts. Sacramento boasts its share of emphatic emcees and clunky indie bands. But, I swear, it’s a metal town.
Ten of the best local metal bands are nominated in this year’s SN&R’s Sacramento Area Music Awards, which celebrates its 21st anniversary. We probably could have nominated 21 metal acts, though, which speaks volumes about a Sacramentan’s penchant for volume.
Hundreds more local artists are nominated in categories for this year’s Sammies. SN&R came up with its list after generous input from readers, who began nominating their favorite bands and musicians in July. Voting on the 2012 finalists kicks off at www.sammies.com next Thursday, September 6. And winners will bring home the hardware on Friday, October 12. It’s all happening.
There’s been a lot of chat this past year about the state of the Sacramento music scene. And, unfortunately, the cream of the conversation was complaints, and those quibbles rose to the top.
Sure, the scene could use a little CPR. It’d be great to see more new faces forging bands or making music, for example. Or for some of the elder faces in the scene earning more at gigs—although it’s reassuring that the proverbial $5 show has now inched up to a $6 or $7 cover charge.
Yet, there’s no denying Sacto has its struggles. Even deejays have to battle for gigs, since nightclubs too have been hit by the recession, and their owners now book mix masters based on how many partiers they can bring in, not on the quality of their dance tunes.
But that’s splitting hairs: Sacto has more clubs with dance nights than ever, more all-ages venues than in the past five years, and more reasons to DVR Breaking Bad and instead catch a gig, even on a Sunday night.
And so, enter the 2012 Sammies nominees: Find a band, check its website or Facebook page for an upcoming live gig—and enjoy.
Hall of Fame 2012
Arden Park Roots, www.facebook.com/ardenparkroots
Random Abiladeze, www.randomab.com
Ross Hammond, www.rosshammond.com
Sol Peligro, www.facebook.com/sol.peligro
Tha Fruitbat, www.facebook.com/thafruitbat
Americana/Alt-Country
The Alkali Flats, www.thealkaliflats.com
The Carly DuHain Band, www.facebook.com/thecarlyduhainband
Dry County Drinkers, www.drycountydrinkers.com
Forever Goldrush, www.forevergoldrush.com
The Foxtails, www.thefoxtails.com
The Golden Cadillacs, www.thegoldencadillacs.com
Hot Tar Roofers, www.hottarroofers.com
The Nickel Slots, www.thenickelslotsmusic.com
Trainwreck Revival, www.facebook.com/TrainwreckRevival
Whiskey Dawn, www.whiskeydawn.com
Artist of the Year
A Lot Like Birds, www.facebook.com/ALotLikeBirds
Autumn Sky, www.facebook.com/autumnskymusic
Death Grips, www.thirdworlds.net
Lindsey Pavao, www.lindseypavao.com
Live Manikins, www.thelivemanikins.com
The Nibblers, www.thenibblersband.com
Sea of Bees, seaofbees.com
Sleeprockers, www.sleeprockers.com
Tribe of Levi, www.tribeoflevi916.com
Zuhg, www.zuhgmusic.com
Blues
Aaron King, www.myspace.com/aaronkingtheimperials
After Dark, www.afterdarkblues.com
Barrel Fever, www.facebook.com/barrelfevermusic
Bone Mac Donald Band, www.facebook.com/pages/Bone-Mac-Donald-Band/237797212908881
Dippin’ Sauce Blues Band, www.dippinsaucemusic.com
Tessie Marie & the Poor Man Band, www.tessiemarie.com
Rick Estrin & the Nightcats, www.rickestrin.com
The Kyle Rowland Band, www.kylerockinrowland.com
This is Century Got Bars’ first time nominated for a Sammies—she’s in the Emcee category. She’s also the only female rapper in the group. Good luck!
PHOTO BY WES DAVIS
Stillwood Sages, www.stillwoo - Sacramento News And Review
Discography
The Simple Things EP 2010
Kiss Me Thru The Phone (cover) 2011
On The Water (Single) 2012
What Dreams Are Made Of EP 2013
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Bio
Formed in the summer of 2008 by Singer/Songwriter David James, Fate Under Fire has found booming success in the Indie/pop landscape. Music had always been a huge part of David's life, but after a significant loss, he turned to music as a release and began to pursue his life long dream.
Fate Under Fire is an energetic Pop/Rock band from Sacramento, CA. Their live show consists of a mix of cover and original songs with lights, theatrics and anthemic drum sections. Fate Under Fire can also bring their set down to perform a charismatic, lively acoustic show. Cover songs are also a part of their repertoire. The band is set to release a new music video and single April 2017.
Since the release of the EP "What Dreams Are Made Of", Fate Under Fire has been on a roll, landing multiple film and TV placements. The band recently won the MTVu Freshman Five competition, and the music video for nationally acclaimed single, "On The Water" is on regular rotation on MTV Networks. Additionally, the video has been featured on FUSE Networks and UpTV. “On The Water” is being used in AT&Ts “The Mobile Movement” ad campaign and is also currently the theme song for ‘All In With Laila Ali’, which airs on CBS every Saturday morning at 9 AM.
“It’s a great song. It’s Inspiring. Perfect for our show.” – Laila Ali
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