Alternative rock, retro theatrics and Bay Area blues fill three-day lineup in Historic Folsom
Powerhouse Entertainment rolls into the weekend in Historic Folsom with a three-day slate of live music anchored by AcustaGruve, The Spazmatics and Delta Wires, blending groove-driven dance music, 80s spectacle and nationally recognized blues under one roof at Powerhouse Pub.
The weekend opens Friday, Feb. 27 with the TGIF Early Show featuringAllegedliesat 6:30 p.m. The Sacramento-area band delivers high-energy modern alternative rock centered on 90s and 2000s hits, with extensions into the 2010s and 2020s. Known for tight musicianship and crowd-driven momentum, Allegedlies lean into grunge staples, alt-rock anthems and upbeat pop-rock tracks that build steadily from early evening into a packed-room atmosphere.
Friday night shifts gears at 10 p.m. asAcustaGruvetakes over the late slot. Blending rhythm, soul and dance-floor grooves, the band reworks familiar favorites with layered harmonies and feel-forward arrangements designed to keep the room moving. Their live sets balance musicality and momentum, creating a groove-centric Friday night that carries well into the late hours inside the multi-room Sutter Street venue.
OnSaturday, Feb. 28, the energy begins early with the Saturday Afternoon Dance Party featuringTijuana Weekendfrom 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. The daytime performance offers a relaxed live-music window before the venue transitions into its evening headliner.
Saturday night belongs toThe Spazmatics, who take the stage at 10 p.m., bringing their signature geek-chic style and precision musicianship to Historic Folsom. Over the years, The Spazmatics have carved a national reputation as the definitive 80s experience, delivering interactive productions complete with synchronized choreography, crowd sing-alongs and era-defining anthems performed with infectious energy.
From Devo’s “Whip It” to Duran Duran’s “Hungry Like the Wolf” and Thomas Dolby’s “She Blinded Me With Science,” each song is recreated with tight detail and theatrical flair. Big hooks, synthesizer lines and arena-style choruses define the setlist as the band leans fully into the bold aesthetic of the decade.
The group’s fictional origin story traces back to the spring of 1983, when physics teacher Kevin Stigwood reportedly lost a String Theory debate and was compelled to perform at a high school basketball halftime show. With the help of electronics teacher Sydney Balderman, the band debuted under nerdy protest — and legend was born. Behind the playful backstory, however, is a polished touring brand developed by Perfect World Entertainment, with hand-selected lineups nationwide delivering the same over-the-top tribute to 1980s pop culture.
From Los Angeles to Nashville and now back in Folsom, each Spazmatics lineup is curated to maintain consistency in sound and spectacle. The performances channel the spirit of the decade that gave audiences big hair, synthesizers and sing-along choruses, evoking the cultural energy of films like The Breakfast Club, Back to the Future and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off. Their shows function as fully staged recreations fused with humor, interaction and detail. Fans span generations, creating a multigenerational celebration where the dance floor rarely stays empty.
The weekend concludesSunday, March 1with Powerhouse of Blues featuringDelta Wiresat 3 p.m. The Oakland/San Francisco Bay Area group is recognized as a big, rockin’ harmonica and horns blues band with decades of touring history. Finalists in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Delta Wires were voted Best Live Band in Oakland Magazine’s annual readers’ poll and by the East Bay Express and were inducted into the California Blues Hall of Fame in December 2012.
The band has recorded eight albums and recently released “if somebody told me…,” earning national and international airplay. Over the years, Delta Wires has appeared at the Umbria Jazz Festival in Perugia, Italy; the San Francisco Blues Festival; the Russian River Blues Festival; and the Monterey Bay Blues Festival multiple times. They have headlined Shasta Blues Society’s Redding Blues by the River Festival and shared stages with Van Morrison, John Lee Hooker, Freddie King, The Neville Bros, Dr. John, The Doobie Brothers, Buddy Guy and Junior Wells, John Mayall, Charlie Musselwhite, Boz Scaggs, Bad Company, The James Gang and Elvin Bishop.
Band leader Ernie Pinata originally formed Delta Wires in college as a project tracing the evolution of blues from Mississippi Delta field hollers to electrified Chicago blues. That academic concept evolved into a touring band known for originality, versatility and a tight, high-energy sound rooted in tradition.
Powerhouse Pub, located at 614 Sutter Street in Historic Folsom, features multiple entertainment spaces including Scarlet’s specialty bar and Big Rob’s Cigar & Hookah Cabana. All weekend events are 21 and over. Additional details are available atwww.powerhousepub.com.
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