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“This Charming Band is Northern California's definitive tribute to The Smiths and Morrissey. Since 2005, the Bay Area-based group has performed the beloved jangly, melancholic songbook of The Smiths for thousands of devoted fans across the West Coast, regularly selling out venues from Sacramento to San Francisco. The band faithfully renders Morrissey's emotive, sardonic vocal delivery and Johnny Marr's signature chiming guitar sound, cementing their reputation as the region's premier Smiths tribute act. Their live set spans both The Smiths' classic catalog and Morrissey's solo career — a full evening of the songs that saved lives.”
This Charming Band delivers an acclaimed Smiths and Morrissey tribute show at Harlow's Sacramento.
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The Venue
Harlow's
Midtown
2708 J Street, SacramentoCapacity
400
Age Policy
21+ for most shows. All-ages shows listed as such — check individual event listings.
Parking
Street parking on J Street and surrounding blocks. Garage at 28th & K Street (1 block south). Rideshare drop-off on 28th St.
Insider Tips
Arrive 30-45 minutes early for best spot near stage. Sound is clearest front-left. The back bar is less crowded with great sightlines. Parking on 29th St is usually easier than J St. The dinner shows are underrated - great food with your concert.
Founded in 1982 by Peter, Barbara, and Danny Torza, Harlow's is named after Hollywood's original starlet Jean Harlow. The building was previously The Hob Nail, a local watering hole. Originally two separate businesses (Harlow's Cafe and Harlow's Bar), the Torzas unified ownership in 1985 and transformed the space into Sacramento's premier live music venue. The grungy, art deco ambience became a midtown hotspot almost immediately. For over 40 years, Harlow's has been the heartbeat of Sacramento's music scene, hosting everyone from Phoebe Bridgers and Jason Isbell to local legends like Hobo Johnson & the Lovemakers, Dog Party, and Tycho. The venue survived the pandemic through community support, merch sales, and the "Harlow's Head Start" program. In 2022, they celebrated 40 years with a mural by Jeremiah Kille (Wide Open Walls collab) and a "Live and Independent" West Coast IPA with Bike Dog Brewing Co. Harlow's is a founding member of NIVA and created the California Capitol Venue Coalition (CCVC) to advocate for Sacramento's independent venues.
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