The Nibblers is a 7 piece rocking soul funk explosion, inciting a dance floor melee throughout Northern California, with a riotous update on vintage soup and R&B. With a combination of funky New Orleans inspired horns, soulful vocals, and hard hitting pockets, the band is rapidly gaining a reputation as the go to fix for hardcore groove junkies.

B Street Theatre -
Since its humble beginning as a traveling children’s theater, The B Street Theatre has grown into one of California’s premier performing arts organizations. Now, the B Street is at the brink of creating one of the most exciting civic amenities in the region – the new B Street Theatre Performing Arts Complex in the heart of Midtown (27th and Capitol).

A man named Harlan Howard, who all you country fans have heard of, once said, “Country music is three chords and the truth.”

Well for The Chris Gardner Band, that’s exactly what inspires their popular country--rock lyrics. Real life and the truth.

Five incredible musicians whose talents excel alone but thrive together are taking huge steps towards flourishing careers in music. Opening up for major

Country artists such as Chris Young, Luke Bryan, Love and Theft, and Sarah Buxton, has been very rewarding for the band. They amazed the fans at the (name or year) Professional Bull Riders show in (city), competed in the Colgate Country Showdown all the way to state championships in Nevada, and entertained 10,000 people at the 2010 Monster Truck Show at Arco Arena in Sacramento.

The energy coming off the stage when The Chris Gardner Band performs is phenomenal. “They [the fans] know us for our show,” says Gardner, who admires the talent of Third Day, Zac Brown Band, and Keith Urban. “We are a humble band and we truly love what we do. We always give one hundred and fifty percent, whether we’re performing for two people or a crowd of 10,000.”

Supporting local communities is very important to the band members and they continue to help with Relay for Life, Make a Wish Foundation, and Toys for Tots. “We try to do a benefit anytime anyone is in need,” says Gardner.

Mellisa Paul is excited to help viewers 'Bring Value Home' as the host of News10's lifestyle and talk show Sac & Co! You can catch the fresh new format at 11:00 am Monday-Friday.

Mellisa joined News10 as a member of the weather team in January of 2010, but is no stranger to interviewing guests and personally connecting with viewers. Her broadcast career spans over a decade including work as a radio DJ, Morning News Anchor, and Entertainment Reporter.

During her four years as morning news anchor in Boise at KIVI, Mellisa was recognized as "Best Weathercaster" by the Idaho Press Club and was honored with numerous reporting awards.

She also received two Emmy Awards; one in 2008 and the other in 2010 for "Good Morning Live," Idaho's first Emmy Award-winning morning show. Mellisa was also a DJ for KQXR radio in the area and represented the state in the 2000 Miss America Pageant, as Miss Idaho.

Having grown up in the Treasure Valley, Mellisa attended Albertson College of Idaho before graduating from BSU with a Bachelor in Arts in Theater. She also attended the Oxford School of Drama in Oxford, England where she specialized in Shakespearian Acting.

After receiving her degree, Mellisa moved to Los Angeles to work as an actor in TV, Theater and Major Motion Pictures and also worked for a time for a major record label and the Hollywood Bowl. She eventually left Hollywood behind to pursue her career goals in broadcasting.

In 2009, Mellisa was recognized as one of Idaho's 'Accomplished and Under Forty' by the Idaho Business Review, an award based not only on professional achievements, but community service. Mellisa looks forward to bringing her passion for helping others to the Sacramento area...and 'connecting' with the community. In addition to serving as the host of Sac & Co, Mellisa is also the Community Liaison Director for News10, coordinating all station events like News10's Coats for Kids, News10's Blood Donor Day, News10's Teacher of the Year, News10's presence at the California State Fair and many other community projects.

Mellisa and her family, (husband, Greg, their little girl, Abigail and loyal dog Clyde) have fallen in love with Sacramento and are proud to call it home.

Playing rock-n-roll classics from the ’60s to the ’80s, The Q-Balls put on a dynamic show that will have people of all ages smiling, dancing and singing along. This six-man band delivers pure musical joy and always leaves the crowd wanting more. Creative arrangements laced with four part vocal harmonies are integral to The Q-Balls’ sound. The band has been perfecting their craft for years, and it truly shows. The heartbeat of the band is driven by Jim Caselli on drums and Bruce Leino on bass guitar. Quincy Brown plays rythm guitar with Mike Caselli playing piano and keyboards on a classic Hammond organ. Ted Poppinga is the lead vocalist with veteran rocker, Sean McAuliffe playing lead guitar and harmonica. Over the years, band members have had the privilege of sharing the stage with world class musicians, including: Eric Burdon and the Animals; the Coasters; the Drifters; the Joe Walsh Band, and others.

Check out Paul’s promotion of the June 16 Pops concert here

Paul Robins is the host and anchor of “FOX40 Live”, the weekday morning newscast (Monday-Friday 4:30 a.m. - 10 a.m.) on FOX40.

Prior TV adventures include being a regular contributor to the nationally syndicated “Evening Magazine” and appearing for many years on The Discovery Channel as one of “The Answer Guys”. He is the winner of two Northern California Emmy Awards and was nominated for a Cable Ace Award.

Paul is also proud to have shared a morning radio microphone for nearly 20 years with his friend, Phil Cowan. “The Paul & Phil Show” on Y92 was one of the most successful, long running radio shows in the country.

Born into a large, musical family in Quito, Ecuador, Ivan Najera began singing and performing at the age of nine. A year later, he was awarded the second grand prize in Quito's National Star Search Competition, a distinction that strengthened his dream of a career in music.

At age 14, Najera commenced his formal studies of guitar and piano at the National Conservatory in Quito. Equally skilled in both performing and directing, he led several high school choirs and musical groups, including one with his five brothers.