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Fashion on Film: Synergy Challenge Cast and Crew Call Hits Old Sacramento

Fashion On Film Synergy Challenge SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Film Foundation is calling all local creatives to Old Sacramento this Saturday for a high-stakes fusion of style and cinema. The Fashion On Film (FOF) Cast and Crew Call will take place April 25 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.…

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Fashion on Film: Synergy Challenge Cast and Crew Call Hits Old Sacramento

Fashion On Film Synergy Challenge SACRAMENTO, CA — The California Film Foundation is calling all local creatives to Old Sacramento this Saturday for a high-stakes fusion of style and cinema.…

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The Torch Club: Sacramento’s Neon Heart Beats Against a Rising Tide of City Fees

SACRAMENTO, CA — The rhythmic pulse of 15th Street is facing a quiet but existential threat. For nearly nine decades, the Torch Club has served as the heartbeat of the…

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Confirmed GTA 6 Drops In November

GTA 6 Confirms November Drop Why Must We Wait for Greatness? Yeah, we’ve all been there. You’ve got the date circled on the calendar, the “sick day” already drafted in…

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OpenAI Pulls Plug on Sora 2 Amid Shrinking User Base & High Costs

Live Concert & Pitch Contest SAN FRANCISCO — OpenAI has reportedly decided to shut down Sora 2, its high-profile AI video-generation tool, following a sharp decline in users and unsustainable…

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The Great Industry Confusion: Professional Service Fees vs. “Pay-to-Play”

In the independent music world the term “Pay-to-Play” is a four-letter word. It conjures up images of shady promoters charging artists to hop on a stage or “payola” schemes where…

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Wu-Tang Mastermind & Business Pioneer Oliver “Power” Grant Passes Away at 52

Wu-Tang Member, Oliver “Power” Grant passes at 52-years-old. NEW YORK — Oliver “Power” Grant, the visionary executive producer and founding force behind the legendary Wu-Tang Clan, has passed away. He…

The Live Resurgence: Independent Artists are Navigating the New Festival Era

The Live Resurgence: Independent Artists are Navigating the New Festival Era

Visit UBO ENT for all of our PR and Marketing Services + Campaigns! http://www.uboent.com SACRAMENTO, CA — The global music industry is witnessing a historic pivot toward live experiences. As…

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Finding Kels Wows Crowd with NBA Lakers National Anthem Performance

Rising star KELS, known for her unique blend of jazz, pop, and soul, took the court to deliver a powerful rendition of the National Anthem for the Los Angeles Lakers.…

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’80s & ’90s: Hustle & Grit Over Talent

‘The B.E.A.T. Method’ by Kamal Jabbar The biggest lie in the music business is: “A good song sells itself.” In reality, good music often dies unheard without the right infrastructure…

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🎧 The Soul vs. The Code

AI’s answer to Bay Area Legends, E-40 and Too Short. In the Bay Area, Artists Fight Back Against AI ‘Slop’ The Bay Area—the global epicenter of technological innovation—is now the…

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Sac State’s ‘nooner concert’ with Mr. Hooper

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California State University, Sacramento’s University Union UNIQUE Programs is set to host a Wednesday Nooner concert featuring Sacramento’s own Mr. Hooper. The free event, open to both…

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Marvaless to Headline Richmond’s ‘Hella Dope Femcee Art Show’

RICHMOND, Calif. – Billy Blaze will host “The Hella Dope Femcee Art Show,” a showcase celebrating women in hip-hop, on Sept. 27. The event will feature a headline performance by…

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Sacramento’s Punk Rock King Of Trash Dies

Contributed by Tim FosterMusician & Executive Director at CapitolWeekly.net I am joining the chorus to mourn the passing of Charles Adrian Thomas, AKA Ground Chuck, Sunday, Sept 14, 2025. Chuck…

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Legend Has It to Host “Hometown Heroes” Listening Party ⏺️

Legend Has It, a Hi-Fi listening lounge in Downtown Sacramento, is hosting a listening party on Sunday, September 21, for producer Andrew Lozano’s new album, “Hometown Heroes.” The event kicks…

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Aesop Fables: A Living Legend, Dies at 49

CALIFORNIA — Derrick Mcelroy, the acclaimed Hip Hop artist, chef and podcaster known as Aesop Fables of the pioneering California Hip Hop crew The Living Legends, passed away Monday morning,…

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Love Supplies: A Sacramento Entrepreneur’s Vision for Fashion

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In April 2025, Sacramento-based fashion curator Danielle Marquez launched her online boutique, Love Supplies, as a bold new empire rooted in self-expression, providing trendy apparel and everyday…

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Sactoe’s Tip Vicious to open for Thee Rapscallions at Old I.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — On Friday, August 15th, the historic Old Ironsides will become a stage for lyrical mastery and hip-hop chaos as Thee Rapscallions headline a night of music. The…

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Social Media: Your Music PR Tool

Why Social Media Is a PR Tool & Not Just a Place to Post: A Guide for Musical Talent For musical artists like you, social media platforms often feel like…

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The day I met Ozzy Osbourne

By Martin AnayaContributing Writer / CA Film FoundationWhen I was a young man, just out of high school, I had the occasion to meet Ozzy Ozbourne while working at a…

Bakersfield’s funk favorites, Mind Body & Soul members, seek aid after eviction

Bakersfield’s funk favorites, Mind Body & Soul members, seek aid after eviction

Mind Body & Soul’s Dr. Funk & Power face eviction after 25 years

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‘Sounds Like My Life:’ San Francisco Hip Hop brotherhood defined by Bored Stiff

For over three decades, the brotherhood of Bored Stiff has navigated hip-hop’s struggles and triumphs. Rising from San Francisco’s streets in 1992, their journey from cipher circles to survival forged…

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Bored Stiff “Sounds Like My Life” Documentary

The “Sounds Like My Life” documentary is coming to Sacramento, CA and the tickets are selling out fast. The showing is on June 25th at city’s go-to spot The Tower…

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The Live Effect Cypher – Sign Ups Open!

“The Live Effect” Black Book Social 📓✍️ Come mix and mingle with like minds who share a love for the art. We’ll have Black Books 📓 on deck to pass…

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Trianna Feruza & The Heavy Hitters At The Crepe Place

If you’re in town Trianna Feruza & The Heavy Hitters will be performing live JUNE 7th at @thecrepeplace in Santa Cruz, CA. They’ll be playing tracks off their new album…

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Rancho Cordova Welcomes Fat Elephant Records

Grand Opening Performances By: Linden Wood, AxUnderground & TIP ViciousBy Aaris A. SchroederEditor-In-Chief Rancho Cordova, California, a suburb of Sacramento, has a new record store called Fat Elephant Records, located…

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Music Publishing and Distribution

It is important to follow the correct path when creating music you want to perform and have played on the radio, accepting music licensing and other crucial royalty options. Count…

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Midtown Sacramento has a New Music Studio: Impact Audio

By Aaris A. SchroederEditor-In-Chief Impact Audio is a new studio in downtown Sacramento has the latest in sound design and located in the heart of midtown at 1714 28th Street.…

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A Look At Mozzy

For rap fans in the late 2010’s, the name Mozzy struck a chord with his initial catapult into the mainstream. A week wouldn’t go by without hearing about Mozzy’s music…

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Empowering Young Artists: Chalk It Up Festival 2024

By Mitch Barber SACRAMENTO, CA (UBO MAG) – Chalk It Up! has been taking place since 1991. These days it happens at Fremont Park, on the border of downtown and…

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The Dope Show – Stoner Movie Showcase Feb 23

Mainstage Dispensary & Exhale Smoke Shop are presenting “The Dope Show” live Thursday, February 23rd at the Crest Theatre for a double feature of cannabis cult classic stoner movies. This…

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Camilla Covington To Grace Opus Open Mic Feb ’23

Sunday, February 12th #OOM is excited to celebrate the musical talent of Camilla Covington of Sacramento, CA. With dreamy vocalizations laid over impressive musical arrangements, it is easy to lose…

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AS SEEN IN VARIETY: Rami Even-Esh Remembers Friend Gangsta Boo

Lola Chantrelle Mitchell, famously known amongst the Hip Hop world as Gangsta Boo passed away on Sun, Jan 1, 2023

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All Aboard: A Bronx Hip Hop Tale

First, we are taking a stop at The Hip Hop Museum. Now picture walking through the double doors and magically living the Hip Hop Experience from the birth to the…

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Too $hort ‘Gettin’ It’: Oakland’s Mayor Honors Rapper With His Own Street

Foothill Blvd between High Street and 47th Avenue is considered the heart of East Oakland and today, Oakland’s Mayor, Libby Schaaf has named this stretch of Foothill Blvd. “Too $hort…

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Slap Frost 7 Tour Slides Thru Sac

By Aaris A. SchroederEditor-In-ChiefThe Founders of The 7th Annual Slap Frost Tour are slated to perform Friday, November 18 at The Colony at 3512 Stockton Blvd in Sacramento, California which…

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‘Graf Headz: A Graffiti Documentary’ For The Culture

“Graf Headz: A Graffiti Documentary” Produced by long-time friends Mike Dixon; known for his 2009 film, “Think Twice Little Gangsta” and Host, J-Crush, a Hip Hop Journalist and Documentarian seen…

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Hawaiiʻs Mauna Kea Under Threat from NASA & University of Hawaii, Thanks to Governmental Support

The telescopes on Mauna Kea are some of the world’s biggest telescopes, helping mankind to learn more about the depths and mysteries of space and the thousands of galaxies within…

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UBO Consulting Opportunities

UBOMAG has been around since ʻ01 and our boutique consulting service business began in ʻ07, working with many artists all over the West Coast and beyond.

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Toni Morrison: A ʻBelovedʻ Author Has Left Her Legacy through ʻThe Pieces I Amʻ

She redefined how to write modern American literature and as a writer myself, it was extremely intriguing and I continued to read more books by Toni Morrison. She was no…

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Va-Mo Radio Interviews UBO MAG Founder & Editor-In-Chief, Aaris A. Schroeder

UBO MAGʻs own Aaris A. Schroeder; thatʻs me if you didnʻt catch on thus far, has recently been interviewed for an online radio show called “Va-Mo Radio” by one of…

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Monsantos Found Guilty of “Malice” Against Groundkeeper with Cancer For Use of Products with Roundup: Awarded 289-Million Dollars

Monsanto’s Found Guilty of “Malice” Against Groundkeeper with Cancer For Use of Products with Roundup: Awarded 289-Million Dollars