Sacramento’s troubadours first set their flag in the annals of alt-rock back in the mid-’90s, when the world was young and innocent. This era was the zenith of humanity; just ask anyone between the ages of 45 and 50. Historians now ponder if these good times had anything to do with the release of “Rock ’n’ Roll Lifestyle,” a song that envigored and eventually plagued the radio waves for years. Cake followed up with another tremendous hit, “The Distance,” shortly thereafter, and their fate as music stars was sealed. Catch their distinct blend of glorious guitar tones and trumpet hooks as lead Cakeist John McCrea undulates his signature chin follicles while sublime vocals ripple from his throat.
Fri, 7:30pm, $101-$475
Mountain Winery, Saratoga
