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The Blue Blocks Podcast
Hosted by Sector7 · EN
A podcast where we geek about everything, especially Uptown Sacramento.
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Episode #48. Rae Monet with Catom Country Productions
Oct 2200:40:05Tap to summarizeWe are back with a very special guest, Rae Monet. Rae is a country music artist, vocalist, business woman, and all around amazing human being. She comes to us with Cynthia from Tap Wine Lounge promoting a special performed by Rae at Tap this Saturday night at 6pm. check out Rae Monet and Tap's Instagram for all the details. @raemonetmusic @tapwinelounge
Transcribe →Episode #47. Kevin Lutz, Owner of Stoney's Rockin Rodeo
Dec 12, 202401:17:17Tap to summarizeStoney's has been on Del Paso Boulevard for 17 years and attracts people from across the entire region to come to his truly unique dance club! You don't have to love Country Music and already know how to line dance. Stoney's is welcoming and inclusive to all people and play different types of music as well. Take a dance lesson each night, before open dancing begins, with their legendary dance teachers! There are also Salsa and Swing nights, Karaoke in the front bar, and unbeatable deals on their food menu! Early Bird specials like Prime Rib dinners and also their infamous FREE Midnight grub like Biscuits & Gravy or Nachos before everyone leaves the club! Please enjoy this conversation between Sheilah, Mike & Kevin, to learn all about the history and future Expansion planned for 2025! Stoney's is at 1320 Del Paso Blvd and open Tues-Sunday 5pm- 12 midnight (ish) Follow them on Instagram @stoneysrr or Facebook @stoneysinn Website: www.stoneyinn.net PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS THAT YOU WANT US TO PROMOTE OR GUEST IDEAS BY EMAILING blueblockspod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.
Transcribe →Episode #45. Stuart Gow, Local Resident and Photographer!
Nov 15, 202401:26:33Tap to summarizeThis is the longest episode in the history of Blue Blocks! We hope you enjoy this conversation. Much of it is lighthearted, silly and full of laughs (first 20 minutes are the silly ice breakers). They also have serious discussions about innovative ideas for our neighborhood. We also learn about how Stuart came to California from Scotland and his whole backstory that led him to end up moving to Woodlake 7 years ago. During this episode, Sheilah gets a nickname (Gotta Listen to find out!) and Co-Host Mike Hollis shares about a new side project that he and Sheilah may be taking on together (Gotta Listen to find out too!) These two interview a local resident and Photographer, Stuart Gow, who recently had a remarkable photography exhibit that highlighted North Sacramento called "I Wish You Would Love Me Again" at Neverboard Gallery on Del Paso Boulevard. The photographs were all stunning and conversation starters because they were beautiful images of the blight and neglect that can be found on the streets in our District Two. Listen as these 3 talk about how the visual imagery was a catalyst for bringing residents together to talk about important issues. Stuart shares about his photo book, the mural on Thrift Town, and his next show he intends to do for Photography Month in April 2025 in Sacramento. This episode is a long one because the conversation between these 3 friends/neighbors went deep into the things they love about the Boulevard, ways to enhance it, optimistic ideas for new ways to use empty buildings, and commentary about what keeps them striving for more growth and development in this District. Sheilah is an idea factory! They also talked a lot about food, chocolate, whiskey, dogs, spam, hallmark movies, the Walking Dead, nicknames, murals, swords, restoring cars, and events happening this weekend! If any of their conversation inspires you to get in on the conversation about HOW TO MAKE THE BOULEVARD BETTER and MORE OF A DESTINATION, please write in and we will read your comments on the air. Or feel free to send in an audio message about your feedback on their innovative ideas (phantom galleries, pop-up kitchens, neighborhood litter walks, social mixers, and more) MORE INFORMATION ABOUT STUART'S PHOTOGRAPHY OF OUR DISTRICT 2: www.iwishyouwouldlovemeagain.com IG: @stuart.gow Neverboard Gallery IG: @neverboard As always, send us your events that you want us to announce and promote on the podcast! IG: @blueblockspodcast or email: blueblockspod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode #46. Bill Silveira, Trivialogist in Chief at Trivialogy
Nov 14, 202401:01:09Tap to summarizeHaving Thursday Night Trivia at King Cong Brewery on the Boulevard ever since April 2018 has helped the Brewery to thrive on Thursday Nights. It gained so much popularity that it eventually grew to Tuesdays AND Thursday nights! People come from all over the city to play Trivia here on the Blvd. Trivia is something that dozens of local residents look forward to as a fun community weekly gathering! So, our special guest today is the owner of Trivialogy, the Trivialogist in Chief, himself, Bill Silveira! We learn all about how Bill started his Trivia business 17 year ago at a single venue and grew it to currently partnering with 28 venues 3 days a week! If you are a Regular Player, you will love to hear all the juicy details straight from the Trivia Master himself! Listen in and share this episode! JOIN IN THE FUN AT ONE OF THESE WEEKLY GAMES! Trivia by Device Device Brewing on 14th Ave., Sacramento Tuesdays @ 6:00 The Old Town Quiz Old Town Pizza and Tap House, Elk Grove Tuesdays @ 7:00 The Cabin Quiz The Cabin, Downtown Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00 The Blue Note Quiz Blue Note Brewing, Woodland Tuesdays @ 6:30 The King Cong Quiz King Cong Brewing Co., Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00 Neighborhood Trivia 19 Handles Pub & Grill, Sacramento Tuesdays @7:00 Triviasaurus Rex Pizzasaurus Rex, Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00 Mojo's Midtown Masterminds Mojo's Tap & Kitchen Tuesdays @ 6:30 Lucid Trivia Lucid Winery, Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00 The Baker Dog Quiz Bike Dog Brewing, West Sacramento Tuesdays @ 7:00 FoHo Trivia Folsom Hotel Saloon, Folsom Tuesdays @ 7:00 Henry's Lounge Quiz Henry's Lounge, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 6:30 The Bike Dog Quiz Bike Dog Taproom on Broadway, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 7:00 Track 7 Trivia Natomas and Curtis Park, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 6:00 The Kupros Quiz Kupros Craft House, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 7:00 Bailarin Sip and Solve Bailarin Cellars Winery, Sacramento 2nd Wednesdays @ 6:00 Trivia by Device Device Taproom in the Pocket, Sacramento Wednesdays @ 6:30 The 524 Quiz 524 Restaurant & Cantina, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00 Trivia At Ease At Ease Brewing Co., Sacramento Thursdays @ 6:00 The King Cong Quiz King Cong Brewing Co., Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00 Trivia by Device Device Taproom in the Ice Blocks, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00 The Flatland Quiz Flatland Brewing Co., Elk Grove Thursdays @ 6:30 Joneck's: Trivia by the Glass Jonek's Lounge and Wine Bar 2nd & 4th Thursdays @ 7:00 La Porta Pub Quiz La Porta Restaurant & Bar, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00 The Bike Dog Quiz Bike Dog Taproom 1210 66th Street, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00 The Lock & Key Quiz Lock & Key Tapas + Bar, Sacramento Thursdays @ 7:00 Starts November 7 Follow Bill at: https://www.trivialogy.com/ Instagram @trivialogy101 Facebook @trivialogy101
Transcribe →Episode #44 Shift Coffee & Grilled Cheese with Mike Hollis
Oct 1, 202400:33:50Tap to summarizeMike Hollis and Sheilah sit down to discuss and taste test several coffee specials and Grilled Cheese sandwiches! This was a decadent yummy episode that will definitely get you RUNNING to Shift Coffee to place your orders! We also learn more about the owner, Mike, and how his business won the 2020 Best Grilled Cheese of California Award! Follow them on Instagram @shiftcoffeehouseoldnorthsac Sheilah shares that Cierra, our beloved co-hostess, has started a new journey with her own business so please follow her on Instagram @_unholyhair to keep in touch with her there! Sheilah announces that we are looking for locals who may be interested in co-hosting future episodes! Please email us at blueblockspod@gmail.com or DM on Instagram at @blueblockspodcast Next time you go to Shift Coffee, tell them Blue Blocks sent you! Location & Hours Shift Coffee House 1616 Del Paso Blvd. SACRAMENTO, California 95815 (916) 999-0601 Monday 8:00 am-2:00 pm Tuesday 8:00 am-2:00 pm Wednesday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am-4:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am-4:00 pm
Transcribe →Episode #43 Mina Perez, from the North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce
Sep 19, 202400:45:59Tap to summarizeMina Perez, the Vice Chair of the North Sacramento Chamber of Commerce Mina and Sheilah talk about how the North Sac Chamber of Commerce can help our community of business owners in numerous ways. We find out that Mina has been a long time North Sacramento resident who promotes the Arts through her nonprofit Vida de Oro. She also shares about her ideas of new businesses that could do very well in this District as well. Most importantly, she tells us about the upcoming plans to celebrate the 100 year anniversary on November 2nd, 2024 and about the activities the Chamber of Commerce have planned for the event. HELPFUL LINKS: https://northsacchamber.org/ https://vidadeoro.org/about-us https://www.tastenorthsacramento.org/ PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR EVENTS THAT YOU WANT US TO PROMOTE or GUEST IDEAS by emailing blueblockspod@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram.
Transcribe →Episode #42 Dalia Ramirez-Robles, Public Transportation Educator
Aug 21, 202401:01:42Tap to summarizeThis episode is for YOU if you have ever wanted to learn tips about utilizing our public transportation system in Sacramento. Dalia is a local resident of the Boulevard and shares her insider tips about biking, riding the lightrail, navigating by bus, and reducing our carbon footprint. Please follow her on Instagram @entreriosyrobles and our instagram is @blueblockspodcast PLEASE email us your questions, feedback, or ideas for episodes! Also email us any events happening on the Boulevard so we can share them! blueblockspod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode #41 - Sector7 Salon
Aug 6, 202400:36:40Tap to summarizeToday we talk to Sheilah, co-host of this podcast, but also owner of Sector7 Salon! Enjoy this episode where you get to know Sheilah more (for the first 20 minutes) then she talks all about her Boulevard story of how Sector7 Salon came to be on Del Paso Blvd. PLEASE email us your questions, feedback, or ideas for episodes! Also email us any events happening on the Boulevard so we can share them! blueblockspod@gmail.com @sector7salon @sheilah_sector7salon
Transcribe →Episode #40 - Cheap Frills
Jun 4, 202400:34:40Tap to summarizeToday we talked to the owner, Patti, of Cheap Frills Thrift & Consignment Store at 2012 Del Paso Blvd. This store has everything you need from women’s, men’s, kid’s clothing, home decor, books, and cool treasures you wouldn’t find anywhere else! Please help to support this business by going in person to see what you can find. Also, follow them on socials @cheapfrillssacramento Enjoy this episode where we talk about Patti’s long history managing several well known Sacramento thrift stores before opening Cheap Frills independently on her own! PLEASE email us your questions, feedback, or ideas for episodes! Also email us any events happening on the Boulevard so we can share them! blueblockspod@gmail.com
Transcribe →Episode #39 - Sammy’s Restaurant & Lil’ Joe’s
May 24, 202400:48:40Tap to summarizeToday we talked to the owners of Lil’ Joe’s and Sammy’s Restaurant and learned about how they are teaming up to reopen Sammy’s. We learn a little about the history of North Sacramento and these two iconic restaurants that have been here since the 1940’s. Naz Begum has been working at Lil’ Joe’s with the owner John Fiero and finally is making her 20 year dream come true by opening Sammy’s as her own restaurant. John and Naz are collaborative & supportive of both restaurants on the Boulevard because there are plenty of people to fill both restaurants and help the Blvd thrive! Listen in and support them in any way that you can! Get breakfast or lunch at Lil’ Joe’s at 1710 DPB at the corner of Oxford & the Del Paso Blvd Instagram/Facebook:@liljoessac Follow Sammy’s @sammysrestaurant2024 so that you can be notified as soon as they are ready to have their grand opening this summer! PLEASE email us your questions, feedback, or ideas for episodes! Also email us any events happening on the Boulevard so we can share them! blueblockspod@gmail.com
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