The Stacks Presents Anton Barbeau

Abridged by PBS KVIE and Amatoria Fine Art Books invite you to The Stacks, an intimate concert and conversation around music, books, and the art scene in Sacramento. Join us Wednesday, August 12th to welcome Sacramento songwriter and the most famous rockstar you never heard of, Anton Barbeau .

Anton Barbeau is a Sacramento native who has released nearly 40 albums is his storied life, his latest being Glitch Wizard and Dig The Light. He has worked with members of XTC, Cake, The Pretenders, Of Montreal, The Soft Boys, and the Bevis Frond.

While the local newspaper might struggle to spell his name correctly, Anton is a luminary in the English rock scene after living there for 15 years. His exuberant, catchy tunes always have a quirk, but his emphasis on harmony, humor, and a spirit of optimism makes even the dark subjects a joyride. His latest work grapples with grief, the complications of transcendence, and an unhealthy obsession with Steely Dan. We're over the psychdelic moon to invite this legend to the Stacks.

After his exclusive 30-minute set surrounded by a curated selection of books and art, Anton will sit down with Amatoria owner, Miranda Culp to describe his wild path with music making, his apprach to reading and writing, and his perspective on the Sac music scene.

Stick around for refreshments, mingle with the band and fellow fans, and browse amazing books on the arts. We'll provide wine, beer, seltzer water, and snacks. All proceeds from ticket sales benefit the artists (excluding the Eventbrite fees).

Your local PBS affiliate will be there to record the show, which will be featured on Abridged by PBS KVIE's YouTube page.

Event Notes:

Doors! Doors open at 6:00 but will close at 6:30pm! This is a filmed event and to ensure no disruption, we unfortunately cannot accommodate late entrance.

Seating! This is a small space and seating will be a mix of chairs and standing room. If you will require a chair, reach out to the store with your reservation.

Parking + Bike Rack! We now have our own bike rack right out front of the store. If you are driving, there is plenty of neighborhood parking available.

Filming! This is a filmed event that will be the property of KVIE and shared on the Abridged platform. The focus will be on the artists and the interviewer, but all concert guests may appear on film. By purchasing your ticket, you are giving permission for Abridged to use footage that may include you.

Bonus! By RSVPing for this event, you'll also get access to Abridged by PBS KVIE's free, weekly entertainment newsletter. Cultural Capital by Chris Macias will keep you in the know on all things local music. We'll also share updates on this exciting partnership with Amatoria — you won't want to miss what's next! You can opt out any time.

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See you in The Stacks. ;)