![]() It encourages me to stay focused on my goals and what I stand for, which are included in most of the lyrics of the song. Chase Moore)” Taxi Dave-This song is one of my first original songs that I wrote and co-produced in a local Sacramento studio (Omina Labs) with a Sacramento artist. “Fantasy,” Aldo Nova-This song feels the excitement of the nightlife in downtown Sacramento, resembling the sites and sounds but also a caution not to make this your lifestyle because you will regret it because your life will spin out of control trying to chase down the shiny vanity. Learn more at “Eye of the Tiger,” Survivor He’s currently working on a book, The Taxi Dave Story, slated for release later this year, and a short film to be released in May. Taxi Dave is Sacramento’s world-famous taxi driver. Taxi Dave’s Fire Me Up For Cabbing Playlist Jody Watley),” French Horn Rebellion-A nod to TBD Fest brought to us by Clay Nutting and Michael Hargis. “I'll Try Anything Once,” Julian Casablancas Kanye West and Gilbere Forte)” by Stromae-I first heard this song in Morocco and it brings me back every time. Steve Hansen is the Sacramento City Council representative for District 4. “Peanut Butter Sandwiches,” Milo-Expert weirdo wordsmith in the nerd-hop genre. Ayla Nereo & The Polish Ambassador),” Wildlight Close your eyes and lean back in that rocking chair on a sunny porch in New Orleans. “Josephine,” The Dustbowl Revival-Sure bet for time travel to the 1930s, especially at a live show. Janelle Bitker is SN&R’s arts and music writer. Janelle Bitker’s Memorable Songs From Bands Who Toured Through Sacramento in 2014 Chrome Pony),” Stardeath And White Dwarfs It makes me want to punch my day in the face and steal its wallet. “Oh My Darling (Don't Cry),” Run The Jewels-Perfect morning music. “Don't Wanna Lose,” Ex Hex-Perfect pool party rock 'n' roll. You can find a link to each of these playlists in the infobox to the right.īrian Breneman’s Favorite Songs from Brian Breneman’s Favorite Albums of 2014 We decided to take a peek into the playlists of some notable Sacramentans (and me). What’s the DJ listening to when he’s not deejaying? What album inspires my favorite local musicians? What kind of jazz gets the real-deal jazzbos all jazzed up? I’m a die-hard music hunter, and one of my favorite things to do is look at what other people are listening to. Streaming services such as Spotify, Pandora and Rdio provide access to an unprecedented amount of music, and the options just keep growing. In an ideal world, we’d all have the time and energy to find the music that speaks to us. What if your favorite band was out there, just waiting for you to discover it? What if that perfect gym song was only a few clicks away and you missed it? But now it’s easier than ever to surf around the Web and find something you’ve never heard before. ![]() That’s all well and good for the ’80s and ’90s, when major labels kept a tight grip on our access to music. We’re happy to soak up what we hear on the radio, on TV or from our friends. It can get us fired up for a night on the town or help us unwind during a particularly nasty traffic jam on Business 80 (good luck with that one-it’s going to take more mellow horns than Yanni and Kenny G could order up on their best days).īut here’s the weird thing: Most of us don’t go looking for a specific song. It’s the soundtrack to our highest moments and the valleys in between. Be willing to bet that music is a pretty big part of most of our lives.
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