916 Growth Gigs
@916growthgigs.bsky.social
Queer-focused DIY show promoter + music collective based in Sacramento, CA. Ran by @bricarmel.bsky.social + volunteers. Est. 2017. Cover photo by Maxlen Jobe (band: someone you can call).
http://916growthgigs.com/
http://916growthgigs.com/
G O O D N E W S , E V E R Y O N E ! !
October 21, 2025 at 9:51 PM
G O O D N E W S , E V E R Y O N E ! !
Well, anyway...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
August 17, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Well, anyway...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 18: Wayne's World/Almost Alive From Dustin's Kitchen (LP) by little tiny knife
So... I'm in this band, and am therefore,, probably a bit biased. But I loved LTK's music for YEARS, waaay before I ever joined.
Shout out Bart's House. Pet the cat. Respect the house. If you know, you know.
March 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Shout out Bart's House. Pet the cat. Respect the house. If you know, you know.
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 17: Moments a Year from Now (single from the Pipe Dream LP) by Apes of the State
I saw this band play this song at a house show, circa 2018/'19, when I was going thru a LOT – and hearing these lyrics that night changed my life.
Day 17: Moments a Year from Now (single from the Pipe Dream LP) by Apes of the State
I saw this band play this song at a house show, circa 2018/'19, when I was going thru a LOT – and hearing these lyrics that night changed my life.
March 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 17: Moments a Year from Now (single from the Pipe Dream LP) by Apes of the State
I saw this band play this song at a house show, circa 2018/'19, when I was going thru a LOT – and hearing these lyrics that night changed my life.
Day 17: Moments a Year from Now (single from the Pipe Dream LP) by Apes of the State
I saw this band play this song at a house show, circa 2018/'19, when I was going thru a LOT – and hearing these lyrics that night changed my life.
916GG & Starshine Productions present: 03.28.25 QUEER FOLK PUNK TAKEOVER @ The Silver Lining
Ft. Lizz Shine, @ashbricky.bsky.social (from the Bay Area), Sincerely, Yours (from the Bay Area), Lucy Broom (from Oakland), & @bricarmel.bsky.social
Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm
$8 adv tix // $10 at the door
Ft. Lizz Shine, @ashbricky.bsky.social (from the Bay Area), Sincerely, Yours (from the Bay Area), Lucy Broom (from Oakland), & @bricarmel.bsky.social
Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm
$8 adv tix // $10 at the door
March 9, 2025 at 2:31 AM
916GG & Starshine Productions present: 03.28.25 QUEER FOLK PUNK TAKEOVER @ The Silver Lining
Ft. Lizz Shine, @ashbricky.bsky.social (from the Bay Area), Sincerely, Yours (from the Bay Area), Lucy Broom (from Oakland), & @bricarmel.bsky.social
Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm
$8 adv tix // $10 at the door
Ft. Lizz Shine, @ashbricky.bsky.social (from the Bay Area), Sincerely, Yours (from the Bay Area), Lucy Broom (from Oakland), & @bricarmel.bsky.social
Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm
$8 adv tix // $10 at the door
Also wishing the happiest of birthdays to Father Birthday himself @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social
Much love homie, hope it's a good one <3
Much love homie, hope it's a good one <3
March 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Also wishing the happiest of birthdays to Father Birthday himself @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social
Much love homie, hope it's a good one <3
Much love homie, hope it's a good one <3
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 16: My Friends Were Here (split EP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social + @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
I was stupid busy with the MusicLandria show, should've posted this when it was still BC friday 😅 regardless, 10/10 fantastic split!
Day 16: My Friends Were Here (split EP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social + @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
I was stupid busy with the MusicLandria show, should've posted this when it was still BC friday 😅 regardless, 10/10 fantastic split!
March 8, 2025 at 8:06 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 16: My Friends Were Here (split EP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social + @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
I was stupid busy with the MusicLandria show, should've posted this when it was still BC friday 😅 regardless, 10/10 fantastic split!
Day 16: My Friends Were Here (split EP) by @iambirthdaydad.bsky.social + @aplaceforowls.bsky.social
I was stupid busy with the MusicLandria show, should've posted this when it was still BC friday 😅 regardless, 10/10 fantastic split!
916GG & Starshine Productions present: 03.28.25 QUEER FOLK PUNK TAKEOVER @ The Silver Lining
Ft. Lizz Shine, @ashbricky.bsky.social (from the Bay Area), Sincerely, Yours (from the Bay Area), Lucy Broom (from Oakland), & @bricarmel.bsky.social
Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm
$8 adv tix // $10 at the door
Ft. Lizz Shine, @ashbricky.bsky.social (from the Bay Area), Sincerely, Yours (from the Bay Area), Lucy Broom (from Oakland), & @bricarmel.bsky.social
Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm
$8 adv tix // $10 at the door
March 3, 2025 at 12:51 AM
916GG & Starshine Productions present: 03.28.25 QUEER FOLK PUNK TAKEOVER @ The Silver Lining
Ft. Lizz Shine, @ashbricky.bsky.social (from the Bay Area), Sincerely, Yours (from the Bay Area), Lucy Broom (from Oakland), & @bricarmel.bsky.social
Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm
$8 adv tix // $10 at the door
Ft. Lizz Shine, @ashbricky.bsky.social (from the Bay Area), Sincerely, Yours (from the Bay Area), Lucy Broom (from Oakland), & @bricarmel.bsky.social
Doors @ 7pm, show @ 8pm
$8 adv tix // $10 at the door
#SisterCrayonNeverDies 🔥🔥🔥
(a clip I got at their December 2023 comeback show, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA)
(a clip I got at their December 2023 comeback show, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA)
February 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
#SisterCrayonNeverDies 🔥🔥🔥
(a clip I got at their December 2023 comeback show, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA)
(a clip I got at their December 2023 comeback show, at the Crocker Art Museum in Sacramento, CA)
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 15: Cynic (EP) by Sister Crayon
Seeing this band play at Luigi's Fungarden (Sacramento Music Scene Elders, iykyk) when I was about 13-yrs-old is how I found out local music existed. 100% wouldn't be who I am without Terra Lopez.
Day 15: Cynic (EP) by Sister Crayon
Seeing this band play at Luigi's Fungarden (Sacramento Music Scene Elders, iykyk) when I was about 13-yrs-old is how I found out local music existed. 100% wouldn't be who I am without Terra Lopez.
February 26, 2025 at 12:41 AM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 15: Cynic (EP) by Sister Crayon
Seeing this band play at Luigi's Fungarden (Sacramento Music Scene Elders, iykyk) when I was about 13-yrs-old is how I found out local music existed. 100% wouldn't be who I am without Terra Lopez.
Day 15: Cynic (EP) by Sister Crayon
Seeing this band play at Luigi's Fungarden (Sacramento Music Scene Elders, iykyk) when I was about 13-yrs-old is how I found out local music existed. 100% wouldn't be who I am without Terra Lopez.
Gin & Cigarettes singalong (mostly just me n @penelopehardcore.bsky.social lol) @lokeigh.yachts
February 24, 2025 at 6:37 AM
Gin & Cigarettes singalong (mostly just me n @penelopehardcore.bsky.social lol) @lokeigh.yachts
"AND DIG THROUGH ALL THE BOTTLED UP EMOTIONS,
LAYING THEM ACROSS MY BED,
AND I'LL PUT THEM INTO WORDS,
SO YOUR BAND CAN HAVE A NEW SONG!!!!!!!" @lokeigh.yachts
LAYING THEM ACROSS MY BED,
AND I'LL PUT THEM INTO WORDS,
SO YOUR BAND CAN HAVE A NEW SONG!!!!!!!" @lokeigh.yachts
February 24, 2025 at 6:24 AM
"AND DIG THROUGH ALL THE BOTTLED UP EMOTIONS,
LAYING THEM ACROSS MY BED,
AND I'LL PUT THEM INTO WORDS,
SO YOUR BAND CAN HAVE A NEW SONG!!!!!!!" @lokeigh.yachts
LAYING THEM ACROSS MY BED,
AND I'LL PUT THEM INTO WORDS,
SO YOUR BAND CAN HAVE A NEW SONG!!!!!!!" @lokeigh.yachts
Loved getting to be your white noise again @lokeigh.yachts <3
February 24, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Loved getting to be your white noise again @lokeigh.yachts <3
SACRAMENTO MUSIC HEADS: come find me at @lokeigh.yachts's show tonight
February 23, 2025 at 11:39 PM
SACRAMENTO MUSIC HEADS: come find me at @lokeigh.yachts's show tonight
Got busy for a bit but we still doin this..
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 14: Kid Again (ukulele version) by @lokeigh.yachts (track on Stay Tough Records' "I Hope You Think Of Me" compilation album)
If the ukulele version of Kid Again has 1 mil fans, etc...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 14: Kid Again (ukulele version) by @lokeigh.yachts (track on Stay Tough Records' "I Hope You Think Of Me" compilation album)
If the ukulele version of Kid Again has 1 mil fans, etc...
February 23, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Got busy for a bit but we still doin this..
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 14: Kid Again (ukulele version) by @lokeigh.yachts (track on Stay Tough Records' "I Hope You Think Of Me" compilation album)
If the ukulele version of Kid Again has 1 mil fans, etc...
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 14: Kid Again (ukulele version) by @lokeigh.yachts (track on Stay Tough Records' "I Hope You Think Of Me" compilation album)
If the ukulele version of Kid Again has 1 mil fans, etc...
916GG & MusicLandria present:
03.07.25: Pink Lady, Metanoia (first show!!), & @bloomingheads.bsky.social
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
$15 online & at the door
03.07.25: Pink Lady, Metanoia (first show!!), & @bloomingheads.bsky.social
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
$15 online & at the door
February 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
916GG & MusicLandria present:
03.07.25: Pink Lady, Metanoia (first show!!), & @bloomingheads.bsky.social
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
$15 online & at the door
03.07.25: Pink Lady, Metanoia (first show!!), & @bloomingheads.bsky.social
Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7pm
$15 online & at the door
DALTON JAMES had a MOTHERFUCKING HARMONICA 🎶🎶🎶
February 23, 2025 at 8:13 AM
DALTON JAMES had a MOTHERFUCKING HARMONICA 🎶🎶🎶
KINSLY'S VOICE IS ANGELIC 🪽🪽🪽
February 23, 2025 at 8:12 AM
KINSLY'S VOICE IS ANGELIC 🪽🪽🪽
THE BLUE ROMANTICS SLAYED 💙💙💙
February 23, 2025 at 8:09 AM
THE BLUE ROMANTICS SLAYED 💙💙💙
Doors are open NOW. LOOKIT MY CUTE LIL FLYER SETUP
February 23, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Doors are open NOW. LOOKIT MY CUTE LIL FLYER SETUP
The next 916GG compilation album is a collaboration with dear friend @wowyoumadeitemo.bsky.social!!
"Party in the DIY" – a compilation of Hannah Montana/Disney-era Miley Cyrus covers. All proceeds will go to the PCRF.
Deadline for submissions: 4.20.25
More info: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
"Party in the DIY" – a compilation of Hannah Montana/Disney-era Miley Cyrus covers. All proceeds will go to the PCRF.
Deadline for submissions: 4.20.25
More info: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
February 19, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The next 916GG compilation album is a collaboration with dear friend @wowyoumadeitemo.bsky.social!!
"Party in the DIY" – a compilation of Hannah Montana/Disney-era Miley Cyrus covers. All proceeds will go to the PCRF.
Deadline for submissions: 4.20.25
More info: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
"Party in the DIY" – a compilation of Hannah Montana/Disney-era Miley Cyrus covers. All proceeds will go to the PCRF.
Deadline for submissions: 4.20.25
More info: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
916GG & MusicLandria present: 02.22.25 INSTRUMENT DONATION DRIVE
Ft. The Blue Romantics, Kinsly, & Dalton James
$15 ($10 w/ instrument donation)
ADX TIX available soon (will reply to this later today when I have the link)
Doors @ 6:30pm, show @ 7pm
Ft. The Blue Romantics, Kinsly, & Dalton James
$15 ($10 w/ instrument donation)
ADX TIX available soon (will reply to this later today when I have the link)
Doors @ 6:30pm, show @ 7pm
February 13, 2025 at 11:37 PM
916GG & MusicLandria present: 02.22.25 INSTRUMENT DONATION DRIVE
Ft. The Blue Romantics, Kinsly, & Dalton James
$15 ($10 w/ instrument donation)
ADX TIX available soon (will reply to this later today when I have the link)
Doors @ 6:30pm, show @ 7pm
Ft. The Blue Romantics, Kinsly, & Dalton James
$15 ($10 w/ instrument donation)
ADX TIX available soon (will reply to this later today when I have the link)
Doors @ 6:30pm, show @ 7pm
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 13: Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid (LP) by @crywankband.bsky.social
My band got to open for these lovely folks during their local stop on their 1st US tour in 2022. It forever altered my brain (positive). <3
Day 13: Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid (LP) by @crywankband.bsky.social
My band got to open for these lovely folks during their local stop on their 1st US tour in 2022. It forever altered my brain (positive). <3
February 11, 2025 at 12:07 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 13: Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid (LP) by @crywankband.bsky.social
My band got to open for these lovely folks during their local stop on their 1st US tour in 2022. It forever altered my brain (positive). <3
Day 13: Tomorrow Is Nearly Yesterday And Everyday Is Stupid (LP) by @crywankband.bsky.social
My band got to open for these lovely folks during their local stop on their 1st US tour in 2022. It forever altered my brain (positive). <3
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 12: Kids (single) by Freature
Yes, this is a rock cover of the classic song by MGMT. And yes, I'm plugging a cover, bc it is THAT FUCKING GOOD. I love the original + this is a beautiful take on it.
Also, this band's from Sac :)
Day 12: Kids (single) by Freature
Yes, this is a rock cover of the classic song by MGMT. And yes, I'm plugging a cover, bc it is THAT FUCKING GOOD. I love the original + this is a beautiful take on it.
Also, this band's from Sac :)
February 10, 2025 at 7:01 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 12: Kids (single) by Freature
Yes, this is a rock cover of the classic song by MGMT. And yes, I'm plugging a cover, bc it is THAT FUCKING GOOD. I love the original + this is a beautiful take on it.
Also, this band's from Sac :)
Day 12: Kids (single) by Freature
Yes, this is a rock cover of the classic song by MGMT. And yes, I'm plugging a cover, bc it is THAT FUCKING GOOD. I love the original + this is a beautiful take on it.
Also, this band's from Sac :)
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 11: bro's bad january (LP? demo? lol) by Josaleigh Pollett @brosaleigh.bsky.social
If you liked "In The Garden, By The Weeds" then I URGE YOU to check out this release. These songs are great + make me feel valid as a musician.
Day 11: bro's bad january (LP? demo? lol) by Josaleigh Pollett @brosaleigh.bsky.social
If you liked "In The Garden, By The Weeds" then I URGE YOU to check out this release. These songs are great + make me feel valid as a musician.
February 9, 2025 at 7:25 PM
30 days of my favorite DIY releases (LPs, EPs, & singles) #DIYsky
Day 11: bro's bad january (LP? demo? lol) by Josaleigh Pollett @brosaleigh.bsky.social
If you liked "In The Garden, By The Weeds" then I URGE YOU to check out this release. These songs are great + make me feel valid as a musician.
Day 11: bro's bad january (LP? demo? lol) by Josaleigh Pollett @brosaleigh.bsky.social
If you liked "In The Garden, By The Weeds" then I URGE YOU to check out this release. These songs are great + make me feel valid as a musician.