Fresno Famous

I've always argued (only to recently relent some) that there is no "Fresno" sound. We're not LA in the '80s or Seattle in the '90s or the Bay Area during whatever period of time that hyphy thing was happening (unless it's still happening and I am unaware). 

Musically, Fresno is a melting pot of genres, which is totally obvious in this weekend's music offerings. So check it:  Here's another installment of BANDGEEEEEEK!!

TONIGHT

• It's the flamboyant folk rock of He's My Brother She's My Sister. Plus San Francisco's Sioux City Kid and locals Copper and Glass. At Fulton 55. 9 p.m. $10, $13 at the door. 21 and up. (Flier link)
• Shhh. It's a super secret not-so-secret show at Fresno Brewing Company. 8 p.m. $10, but worth every cent. Trust us. (No flier link)

FRIDAY

• Promoter Art Silva brings in Tenacious D member Kyle Glass (the one that's not Jack Black) to celebrate his mom's birthday. W/locals From the Fallen, James Sonstegard (from Dislodic), Leather Serpent and George Anthony. At Babylon. 8 p.m. $10. 21 and up.   (Flier link, sort of)
• The man-in-black tribute Cash'd Out, returns to Fresno. At Fulton 55. 9 p.m. $15. (No flier link)
• At Fresno Brewing Company it is the return of Goodnight, Texas (Appalachian garage rock from SF), plus Cuckoo Chaos and the Heavy Guilt (both from San Diego). 8 p.m. Free. All ages. (Tiny flier link)
• Sound n Vision presents lady-front indie-rock rebels Kitten, plus Sir Sly and local Niilo Smeds. At Visalia's Cellar Door. 9:30 p.m. $5. 21 and up. (Sort of flier link)
• Kuppajoe host local rock and metal w/Via Coma, Mongrel City, Brave Season and The Red Coats. 7 p.m. $3 on-line, $6 in advance, $8 day of. All ages. (Flier link)
• Country rockers Back in the Valley hit up Sequoia Brewing in the Tower District. 9 p.m. Free (but you should buy some beer). (Tiny flier link)
• Team Network hosts a music album release party for fans of hip-hop, rap and the like. Featuring the team: Rich Nix, D. Woodz, Joe Schmoe, Andy P., Da Uno, Dub Dez, Trellz Sellz, Jerm and D Kash. Plus special guest Syrup and hosted Young Jizzo from B95. At the Starline. 9 p.m. Ladies free until 10:30 p.m.  (Flier link)

SATURDAY

• Fulton 55 presents the vintage-country rock of Nicki Bluhm and the Gamblers. Plus the Easy Leave (from SF) and local Sidney Dominici. 9 p.m. $8, $10. (Flier link)
• It's an early show at the Cellar Door. With Willoughby (featuring the bassist from the Black Keys), plus locals Slow Season. 8 p.m. $5. 21 and up. (No flier link)
• It's METAL. W/Pantera-tribute Hellbound (from SF) plus Bloody Roots (a tribute to Sepultura). Plus locals Cursed, FYB and Devilkin Assailant. At the Babylon. 7:30 p.m. $12 advance, $15. (Flier link)
• The all-new Crossroads has American roots/country band Poor Man's Poison, just off their $100,000 competition win. Plus RestRanti and Blue Crown. 9 p.m. $8 in advance. $10. 21 and up. (Flier link)
• Foreigner tribute Double Vision is at Frank's Place at the Warnor's Theatre. 8 p.m. $10, $12. All ages. (Flier link)
• New Yorks' Subway Idol Joe Taylor returns to Fresno. At ApCal Winery. 7 p.m. Free. 21 and up please. (No flier link)
• More metal at Kuppajoe. W/As Artifacts (San Ramon), A Holy Ghost Revival (Oroville), plus It the Deceiver and Messenger of the Covenant. 7 p.m. $5 on-line, $8 advance, $10 day of. All ages. (Flier link)
• Jimmy O and the Blood Brothers play Fresno Brewing Company. 8:30 p.m. Free. (No flier link)

SUNDAY

• It's Super bowl Sunday. You can still catch Jazz Night at Tokyo Garden with the Craig Von Berg Trio. 6 p.m. Free. (No flier link)

We didn't catch everything (it's getting harder all the time). Feel free to add your own in the comments or email jtehee@fresnobee.com