Vicky Tafoya is a soul singer in the purest sense. Her voice is the kind that punches through your chest, kicks your heart, and then shakes your spine until every hair on your body knows who owns the room at that moment. She’s got a few different things going on, but this Saturday night, at the Hideaway on University, Vicky brings The Big Beat, a 1950s doo-wop and rock-n-roll inspired band, for a hometown show that should not be missed.
Vicky is reason enough, but this show is stacked. Christina Jean and the Howlers bring the 1960s garage rock vibe as openers. A local band with lots of talent playing rowdy rock to make you feel like dancing. Also playing is Cold Cut, a Southern California Soul band that is extra smooth. It’s the silky, soft, “I love you, baby” type of music that makes everyone feel good.
Vicky and the rest are truly big-stage talents playing in a very cool underground club right in the middle of downtown Riverside. If you’ve been looking for a reason to get out on the weekend and aren’t feeling the nightclub thing, this is a great opportunity. Bring a friend, have a drink, and dance a little.
For more information on this and other local shows, check out Mano y Mano Productions. You can buy tickets at the door or here in advance. At the Penrose Record Room, you can also buy all the coolest records, including Vicky and The Big Beat.
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