Total Recall 90’s, 8 Track Massacre and Gas Money make up full weekend of live music at Historic Folsom venue
FOLSOM – Renowned blues guitarist, vocalist, and songwriterChris Cainreturns to Folsom this Sunday for Powerhouse Pub’s weekly “Powerhouse of Blues,” bringing his celebrated musicianship to the Historic Folsom stage as part of a weekend-long lineup of entertainment. With rainy weather in the forecast, the Sunday afternoon show offers a perfect indoor outing and a rare opportunity to hear one of the modern blues world’s most respected and influential artists in an intimate setting.
Cain arrives in Folsom as he continues to tour behind his latest studio album, Good Intentions Gone Bad, a project that further cements his legacy in contemporary blues. Over a career spanning more than three decades, Cain has earned a reputation for delivering a sound that blends masterful guitar technique, commanding vocals, and the emotional depth that defines true blues storytelling. His performances routinely draw praise from audiences and legends alike. The late B.B. King, one of Cain’s greatest inspirations, famously said, “Now that boy can play the guitar,” a sentiment echoed by countless artists across genres.
Often described as “one of the greatest guitarists you’ve never heard,” Cain has steadily built one of the most admired catalogs in modern blues. With 15 albums already released, his latest work marks a new milestone in a career that has garnered international respect. His sound is rooted in the influence of B.B.
King and Albert King, yet carries the improvisational flair of jazz icons Grant Green and Wes Montgomery. Fellow musicians have not hesitated to place Cain among the best of the best. Guitar great Joe Bonamassa has called Cain his “favorite blues player on the scene today,” praising his “voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King,” while guitar icon Robben Ford has said, “Chris Cain is for real. He has the intensity that keeps you on the edge of your seat.”
Cain’s previous album, Raisin’ Cain, released in 2021, earned widespread acclaim and four nominations at the 2022 Blues Music Awards, including Album of the Year and Best Guitarist. Critics called the album a showcase of Cain’s ability to move seamlessly through blues, jazz, funk, and soul, with Blues Rock Review describing him as “a classic, sophisticated, soulful virtuoso.”
His newest album, Good Intentions Gone Bad, positions Cain for what many believe will be the largest audience of his career. Guitarist and producer Kid Andersen summed up Cain’s stature succinctly: “Ask any of your favorite guitar players who they think are the greatest living masters of the instrument, chances are they will all have Chris Cain at the very top of their list.”
Sunday’s performance marks a highly anticipated return for Cain, whose last visit to Powerhouse drew a packed, energized room. The show begins at 3 p.m. at the Powerhouse Pub, located at 614 Sutter Street in Historic Folsom. Tickets and additional details are available at powerhousepub.com or by calling (916) 355-8586.
Powerhouse of Blues is geared up a full weekend of live music that begins Friday night and continues straight through Saturday in Historic Folsom. The weekend opens Friday, January 9, with an early 6:30 p.m. show featuringTotal Recall 90’s, a Sacramento-based rock band known for delivering high-energy renditions of alternative, pop punk, and rock staples from the 1990s and early 2000s.
Their setlist spans everything from Blink-182 and Nirvana to Third Eye Blind and Green Day, showcasing a catalog that has fueled their popularity at regional festivals, casinos, and long-running Sacramento residency shows. Their ability to adapt to any venue and weave in horns for select performances has helped Total Recall build a loyal fan base that continues to grow more than a decade after their debut.
The energy continues Friday at 10 p.m. with8 Track Massacre, a dance-driven party band whose motto remains simple: “It has to be danceable… period.” Since 2009, the group has built its identity around spanning decades of hits while keeping crowds singing, moving, and energized from start to finish. Their Friday night sets at Powerhouse have become consistent favorites among locals looking for a lively, late-night outing.
Saturday’s entertainment begins early with a 3 p.m. Saturday Afternoon Dance Party featuringPetty Jack Flash, a dynamic band that merges the best of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers with the timeless swagger of the Rolling Stones. From Petty’s melodic anthems to the Stones’ gritty, full-throttle classics, Petty Jack Flash recreates both catalogs with reverence and electrifying stage presence.
Saturday night intensifies the momentum withGas Moneyperforming at 10 p.m. The young, rising band blends the soul of Motown with the edge of rock and roll, creating a high-energy fusion that resonates with audiences of all ages. Their shows often feature a mix of spirited covers and groove-heavy arrangements that highlight the band’s musicianship and upbeat presence.
With each evening offering its own style and rhythm, the return of Chris Cain on Sunday provides a powerful—and soulful—finale to a full weekend of entertainment inside one of Historic Folsom’s most recognized live music venues.
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