Music scene · Parkway

Parkway is a community in the Sacramento area where music is mostly a local, family-oriented activity. The town sits close enough to Sacramento that many working musicians commute into the city for gigs.

Churches use fellowship halls for worship music and holiday programs. A few neighborhood restaurants and pubs hire acoustic players on weekends. Larger concerts and touring acts play in Sacramento or Davis.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Sacramento scene occasionally passing through.

Start in the school music program or a church choir to build skills and connections. Watch community center boards for open mic nights. Acoustic singers can approach local restaurants and coffee shops. A broader music career often means driving into Sacramento or across to the Bay Area.