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Tag: Labrats

A man stands in front of a large white "X" prop on a stage as he holds a script in one hand.
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Who is Jef Costello? LabRats breathe new life into neo-noir classic

by Katerina GraziosiMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026

The LabRats are a genre-spanning jazz quartet that’s breaking into a new frontier: musical theater. While the band can usually be found at the Torch Club on Sunday at their improv sessions, on March 21 they’ll be providing live accompaniment to a cast of Sacramento rappers and dancers at Sac Dance Lab. 

The four principal members of Sacramento band Labrats stand in front of a music themed murals with flowers and a saxophone.
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How Labrats are redefining jazz and shaping Sacramento’s music scene

by Katerina GraziosiMay 15, 2025May 15, 2025

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