OLD SACRAMENTO CELEBRATES MARDI GRAS ON FEB. 18
WITH LIVE MUSIC AT DIVERSE BARS AND RESTAURANTS

Classic rock ’n’ roll, jazz and Cajun music will fill Old Sacramento’s bars restaurants and clubs on Saturday, February 18, beginning at 5 p.m. in celebration of Mardi Gras.  The event, presented by the Old Sacramento Business Association offers revelers an opportunity to get VIP access to the diversity of evening entertainment establishment’s in the region’s historic business district.  Advance tickets are only $10 ($15 on the night of the event) and available at participating venues including River City Saloon, O'Mally's Pub and Laughs Unlimited and online.  More information at www.oldsacramento.com.

The 2012 Old Sacramento Mardi Gras is being sponsored by the Eagle 96.9 FM, Holiday Inn Capitol Plaza and Zatarain’s.

Ten bars or restaurants within a two block walk of each other have signed on to participate in the event, including Café New Orleans Hot & Spicy, Coconut Grove Sports Bar & Grill, the Delta King, Fanny Ann’s Saloon, Fat City Bar and Café, La Terraza Mexican Restaurant, Laughs Unlimited, O’Mally’s Pub, the Other Office and River City Old West Saloon.

Participating music acts include Mike's Lost and Found, Skeasxha, The 8-Tracks, Chris Twomey, Yesterday's News, Sabor Jazz, Catfish and the Crawdaddies (with guest Bob Keller), Analog Jazz and Front Porch Trio.

Each venue will have live music and VIP specials for ticket holders until 10 p.m. when each venue will continue with its regular Saturday entertainment and specials.