Concerts In The Park - Sacramento, California May 5th with LabRats, DJ Eddie Z, Sol Peligro and Kat Dahlia
DJ Eddie Z kept the dancing going between sets. His energy is infectious and his style uplifting ! Loved the way he entertained the crowd!
Mother and Daughter dancing before the crowd arrived.
Did the rain prediction "ruffle your feathers?" Not for this concert goer ! They were there rain or shine!
Concerts In The Park is very family friendly!
Who do you go to Concerts In The Park with? These friends arrived together.
I didn't catch their names. I DID catch the smiles and vibe they displayed as they arrived.
La Cosecha is located within the park. Arrive early and have dinner! The food is great! Be sure to make a reservation if you can. This restaurant is always packed!
Love is in the air at CIP!
Live art in progress.
Ballon family fun!
Did you play cornhole at the Xfinity tent?
Just dance!
All smiles backstage!
Instagram: LabRats
Facebook: LabRatMusic
LabRats is a dynamic trio of multi-instrumentalists specializing in many forms of popular American music. A year after the band’s formation, the band has proven itself to be an integral part of their hometown music scene. LabRats has performed all over Sacramento and the Bay Area. Their performances keep their growing fanbase clamoring for more of their jazzy and psychedelic sounds. In addition to their many gigs and recording sessions, you can find LabRats performing every Sunday night where they curate the “Sunday Sessions.” This is a free, inclusive, safe environment for musicians and other creatives to meet and perform with one another. Their endeavor fulfills the trio’s personal mission of giving back to the community that has shaped them.
I'm sure she is telling him, "See... I told you the crowd would love you!"
What form of transportation do you utilize to arrive at CIP? Do you know that there is a complimentary bike valet?
The second act for the evening was Sol Peligro.
According to their website: http://www.solpeligro.com/news
Sol Peligro is a Latin/alternative band from Sacramento California. Formed in 2005, the group has been paying their dues performing shows and writing their own material. They touch on today’s political climate, personal loss and social unity with a modern blend of fun-loving music! They always strive to deliver a positive message with an infectious nod to Cumbia, Salsa, Reggeton , and Tex-Mex influences.
Through the years of hard work, Sol Peligro has had the good fortune to perform with Grammy winning artists. This includes, Ozomatli, Grupo Fantasma, B Side Players, Celso Pena, The English Beat and the mighty Los Lobos at venues across California from Los Angeles (Dodger Stadium) to San Francisco (The Fillmore) to Fresno (Strummers) to Lake Tahoe (Lakeview Concerts) and of course Sacramento (Ace of Spades, The Crest Theater, Harlows, etc…), as well as making the rounds in the Northern California festival scene (One Heart One Love Reggae Festival, Fiesta En La Calle, Millbrae Art and Wine Festival, Menlo Park Summer Fest, the Fremont Art and Wine Festival).
Sol Peligro has spent most of their time doing performances since releasing their debut album, "Los Gritos de Mi Pueblo" in 2005 with a raw sound full of organic cumbia and righteous reggae. Fast forward to today, with many more songs written, the band created a new album with some help from Steve Berlin of Los Lobos which was released in 2020.
Sol Peligro on Instagram
Make "no paws" about it, signing autographs wasn't "ruff" for this little star!
ASL, American Sign language conversation before the event started.
The headliner for the evening was Kat Dahlia.
Katriana Sandra Huguet (born July 29, 1990), better known by her stage name Kat Dahlia (formerly Kat Hue), is a Cuban-American recording artist. Born and raised in Miami, Florida, Dahlia is a singer, songwriter and rapper.She is known for her "razor sharp" lyrics and her "unique, aggressive flow". She released her debut single "Gangsta", in March 2013, to rave reviews. Dahlia released her debut studio album My Garden, in January 2015, with Vested in Culture and Epic Records, the latter of which she secured a recording contract with in 2012. In 2013, Dahlia ranked number eight on Billboard's "Next Big Sound.
After self-financing an extended play (EP) and a music video, Dahlia was discovered by Vested in Culture VP of A&R Amanda Berkowitz. Berkowitz quickly brought Dahlia to the attention of veteran record executive Sylvia Rhone. In 2012, describing Dahlia as "more than just a pop artist", Rhone signed her to her newly launched label, Vested in Culture (VIC), a joint venture with Epic Records. Dahlia's debut album was originally set to come out in 2014, becoming VIC's inaugural release.
Dahlia's first single and video for VIC, was the track "Gangsta", which MTV called "filled to the brim with fierce rapping". The video, filmed in Miami, reflects the difficulties of her earlier life. The video was directed by Samantha Lecca and premiered via Vevo, on March 5, 2013. Also in March, Dahlia was selected as a BET "Music Matters" artist. "Gangsta" was featured in the background of the September 24, 2014 Season 16 Premiere of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Girls Disappeared.
Dahlia digitally released three songs, "Gangsta", "Money Party", and "Mirror" on March 5, 2013. On December 17, 2013, she released her song "Crazy" for free on her website. Her debut My Garden was released on January 15, 2015. The album debuted at number 54 on the US Billboard 200 chart. My Garden received positive reviews from music critics.
Kat Dahlia released her third EP, titled 20s, 50s, 100s, via SoundCloud on May 9, 2016, which features three songs, "Run It Up", "Voices in My Head" and "Lion"
n May 2017, Dahlia released the song "Friday Night Majic", which was intended as the lead single from her planned second studio album, Naked Lady and a White Horse. The album was produced by J Roc and originally scheduled to be released in July 2017. On July 21, 2017, Dahlia released the single "Body and Soul" to all streaming platforms and also uploaded a lyric video to her YouTube Vevo channel.
On May 4, 2018, after creating his For the Culture Playlist, which included Miguel's single "Come Through and Chill", Salaam Remi released the EP South Beach Social Club, a collaboration with Dahlia.
Dahlia's musical style has been described as being "razor sharp" lyrics and her unique, aggressive flow. Dhalia sings and raps in both English and Spanish. Dahlia cites artists Christina Aguilera, BB King, Miles Davis, Led Zeppelin, The Doors, Bob Marley, Frank Sinatra, and Celia Cruz as musical influences. Also, in interviews, Dahlia has mentioned that legendary reggae recording artist Bob Marley, has had a great influence on her musical style. She has said: "I listened to a lot of Bob Marley, especially down here. I used to go to Purdy Lounge on Monday night , they always had reggae bands. Reggae is just everywhere down here, dancehall is everywhere in the clubs. It's not only playing Hip Hop."
On Friday, May 5th, 2023 at Concerts in The Park Sacramento,
Kat performed to a packed park! It even rained that night!
Isn't there a saying about..."No hail, rain, sleet or snow?" Obviously the rain didn't stop this star and her band. Their performance was definitely top notch !
Thank you Concerts In The Park for an amazing opening night!
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