December 7, 2016, The Red Museum, located in Sacramento CA, hosted a benefit show to help those affected by the recent fire at the Ghost Ship artist warehouse in Oakland, CA.

Sacramento-based pop-rock cuties, Ghoul School, kicked off the night, warming up the crowd with dreamy songs such as “Dogsong”.

Natalia Yanni vocalist and Candice Krystle bassist of Ghoul School, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Natalia Yanni vocalist and Zack Wheaton drummer of Ghoul School, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus

The Rippers followed Ghoul School with a new wave, indie rock sound.

Julian Elorduy vocalist/guitarist and drummer of The Rippers, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Gabe Merriman keyboardist/guitarist, Ellen Cross and drummer of The Rippers, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Julian Elorduy vocalist/guitarist of The Rippers, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Ellen Cross vocalist and Dwain Navarro bassist of The Rippers, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Julian Elorduy vocalist/guitarist and Gabe Merriman keyboardist/guitarist of The Rippers, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus

As the night carried on, Bellygunner and Tele Novella played to a packed house. Bellygunner’s lead singer, Gabriel Nelson, was quirky and charismatic as he talked to the crowd throughout their set and told the meanings behind the band’s songs.

Gabriel Nelson vocalist/guitarist, Steve Randall vocalist/guitarist and bassist of Bellygunner, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Gabriel Nelson vocalist/guitarist and bassist of Bellygunner, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Peggy Lanza vocalist/keyboardist of Bellygunner, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Gabriel Nelson vocalist/guitarist, Steve Randall vocalist/guitarist and bassist of Bellygunner, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Gabriel Nelson vocalist/guitarist and bassist of Bellygunner, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus

Tele Novella, brought the night to a close, and boy, they did not disappoint. Lead singer, Natalie Ribbons was sick that night, but that didn’t stop her lively, energetic personality from shining through.

Natalie Ribbons vocalist/guitarist of Tele Novella, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Sarah La Puerta vocalist/keyboardist of Tele Novella, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Jason Chronis (guitar) and Sarah La Puerta (bass) for Tele Novella, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Sarah La Puerta on bass for Tele Novella, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Natalie Ribbons vocalist/guitarist of Tele Novella, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Sarah La Puerta vocalist/keyboardist of Tele Novella, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus
Natalie Ribbons vocalist/guitarist and Jason Chronis bassist of Tele Novella, Red Museum, Sacramento, CA. December 07, 2016. Photo Anouk Nexus

Don’t forget to go out and support the local talent right here in Sacramento. We have so much of it!

Words and Photos Anouk Nexus

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