Nashville, Bakersfield sound opens the door to an upcoming weekend of live rock, tribute theatrics, Bay Area blues and more
Denim, boot leather and steel guitar spirit will fill the room this Thursday, Feb. 26 as Outlaws & Angels bring a blend of Nashville polish and Bakersfield edge to Country Thursdays to the Powerhouse Pub in Historic Folsom. Presented by Powerhouse Entertainment, the weekly series leans into the heart of traditional American country music — the kind built on harmony, heartbreak and dance-floor rhythm — while keeping the LED dance floor in steady motion.
From the first step of the free 7 p.m. line dance lesson to the opening chords of the 8 p.m. live set, Thursday night is structured around movement. Two-steppers, line dancers and first-timers alike will find themselves drawn into a sound rooted in storytelling and shaped by the smooth confidence of Nashville and the hard-twang drive of Bakersfield’s outlaw era.
At the center of Outlaws & Angels are vocalists Allison Green and Cherisha Heart, whose shared front-line presence defines the group’s identity. Their harmonies anchor the band’s presentation, blending strength and warmth while delivering the lyrical clarity and emotional pull that has long defined traditional country music.
Supporting them is a seasoned instrumental lineup built for authenticity and dance-floor consistency. Veteran musicians Bill Lapham and Larry Tracy provide structural backbone, joined by experienced players Mark Skrukrud, Darin Driscoll and Mike Blackston. Together, the ensemble crafts a rhythm-forward sound that honors traditional country arrangements while emphasizing steady pacing designed for line dancing and two-stepping.
Country Thursdays at Powerhouse are intentionally structured to make the night accessible. The evening opens with free line dance lessons at 7 p.m., giving guests an opportunity to learn or refine steps before the band takes the stage at 8 p.m. As instruction transitions into full live performance, the LED dance floor becomes the focal point of the room. and continues to anchor the midweek calendar with traditional country sounds and an active dance floor, Powerhouse Entertainment keeps the momentum building throughout the week with a rotating mix of DJs, rock, dance acts and nationally recognized blues artists leading into the weekend.
Prior to Thursday’s country night, Powerhouse Wednesdays return Feb. 25 with DJ Tim, karaoke and drink specials beginning at 8:30 p.m. Designed as a midweek release, the 21-and-over night blends DJ sets, open-mic style karaoke and themed drink offerings aimed at keeping the energy elevated throughout the evening.
ByFriday, Feb. 27, the venue transitions into its TGIF Early Show format asAllegedliestake the stage at 6:30 p.m. The Sacramento-area band delivers high-energy modern alternative rock centered on 90s and 2000s hits, extending into the 2010s and 2020s. Known for blood-pumping performances built around nostalgic radio favorites, the group spans grunge classics, alt-rock staples and upbeat pop-rock tracks delivered with tight musicianship and crowd momentum.
Friday night continues at 10 p.m. withAcustaGruve, whose set blends rhythm, soul and dance-floor grooves layered with vocal harmonies and reinterpretations of familiar favorites. The late-night show shifts the atmosphere into a groove-forward format designed to carry movement well into the night.
Saturday, Feb. 28opens with the Saturday Afternoon Dance Party featuringTijuana Weekendfrom 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., offering a daytime live music option inside the Historic Folsom venue. As evening approaches, the atmosphere escalates asThe Spazmaticsheadline the 10 p.m. slot. Known for their retro persona and performance-driven theatrics, the band traces its origin story back to a fictional 1983 high school debate over String Theory, delivering an 80s-inspired stage presence built around nostalgia and crowd engagement. If online ticket sales sell out, tickets will still be available at the door.
The weekend wrapsSunday, 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 a deep touring resume. Finalists in the Blues Foundation’s International Blues Challenge in Memphis, Delta Wires was voted Best Live Band in Oakland Magazine’s annual readers’ poll and by the East Bay Express and was 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 decades, 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 eight times. They have headlined Shasta Blues Society’s Redding Blues by the River Festival and performed at Crescent City Blues Festival, Central Valley Blues Festival, Oakland Blues and Heritage Festival and the Sacramento Jazz Festival and Jubilee. The group has also 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 an anthology project tracing the evolution of blues from Mississippi Delta field hollers to electrified Chicago blues. That academic exploration evolved into a band recognized for originality, versatility and a crisp, tight, high-energy sound rooted in tradition.
Together, the Wednesday through Sunday programming reflects Powerhouse Entertainment’s broad-format approach to nightlife in Historic Folsom, pairing country, alternative rock, DJ programming, tribute acts and blues heritage performances under one roof.Powerhouse Pub, located at 614 Sutter Street in Historic Folsom, offers multiple entertainment spaces including Scarlet’s specialty bar and Big Rob’s Cigar & Hookah Cabana.
Additional information about Country Thursdays and upcoming Powerhouse Entertainment events is available atwww.powerhousepub.com. Wednesday and Thursday’s are free, tickets for Friday, Saturday and Sunday are available at the door or on the website.
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